Hinge mechanism and electronic device

Abstract

The present application discloses a hinge mechanism in which two rotating support mechanisms are connected to opposite sides of a hinge base, and the two rotating support mechanisms are relatively rotatable so that the hinge mechanism can be switched between a first folded state and a second folded state, and the rotating support mechanism includes a rotating shaft, a hinge rotating plate, and a hinge movable plate, and the rotating shaft is rotatably provided on the hinge base, and the hinge rotating plate is rotatably connected to the hinge base via the rotating shaft, and the hinge rotating plate has an accommodating groove at a first end adjacent to the rotating shaft, and a second end remote from the rotating shaft is a first support part. A reducer is provided on the rotating shaft, and the reducer has a rotating output part, and the rotating output part is rotatable with the rotating shaft, and the hinge movable plate includes a second support part, and the second support part is at least partially located in the accommodating groove. The present application further discloses an electronic device.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] (CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS) The present invention claims priority to a Chinese patent application, application number 202011618365.2, entitled "Hinge Mechanism and Electronic Device", filed with the China Patent Office on December 30, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present application relates to the technical field of foldable electronic devices, and in particular to a hinge mechanism and an electronic device. [Background technology]

[0003] With the development of technology, the development of electronic devices is becoming faster and faster, and users' requirements for electronic devices are becoming higher and higher. At present, flexible screens are also widely used in electronic devices, and even foldable electronic devices are being formed.

[0004] Folding electronic devices often have problems during folding. For example, when folding electronic devices inward, the flexible screen is easily compressed and creased or damaged due to a small bending radius at the hinge. Current folding electronic devices have a problem that the flexible screen is easily damaged during folding, which shortens the service life of the flexible screen. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The present application discloses a hinge mechanism and electronic device that can solve the problem that flexible screens tend to develop creases or creases when current electronic devices are folded inward. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] In a first aspect, the present application provides a hinge mechanism including a hinge base and two rotating support mechanisms respectively connected to opposite sides of the hinge base, the two rotating support mechanisms being relatively rotatable such that the hinge mechanism can be switched between a first folded state and a second folded state, the rotating support mechanism including a rotating shaft, a hinge rotating plate, and a hinge movable plate; the rotating shaft is rotatably provided on the hinge base, the hinge rotating plate is rotatably connected to the hinge base via the rotating shaft, the hinge rotating plate has a receiving groove at a first end adjacent to the rotating shaft, and a second end remote from the rotating shaft is a first support part; a reducer is provided on the rotating shaft, the reducer has a rotation output part, the rotation output part is rotatable together with the rotating shaft and has a rotation speed smaller than the rotation speed of the rotating shaft, and the rotation output part is rotatably connected to the hinge movable plate; The hinge movable plate includes a second support portion, the second support portion being at least partially located within the receiving groove; When the hinge mechanism is in the first folded state, the notches of the accommodating grooves of the two rotation support mechanisms face each other, and the second support portion moves in a direction away from the notches of the accommodating grooves to an avoidance position; The hinge mechanism is provided such that, when the hinge mechanism is in a second folded state, the notches of the accommodating grooves of the two rotating support mechanisms oppose each other, and the second support portion moves to a support position in a direction approaching the notch of the accommodating groove.

[0008] In a second aspect, the present application discloses an electronic device including a flexible screen and the above-described hinge mechanism, wherein the flexible screen is supported by the first support portion and the second support portion. Effect of the Invention

[0009] By adopting the above technical solutions, the present application can achieve the following beneficial effects:

[0010] The hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiment of the present application improves on the related art to include a rotating support mechanism respectively connected to the opposite sides of the hinge base, and each rotating support mechanism is rotatable relative to the hinge base so that the hinge mechanism can be switched between a first folded state and a second folded state. When the hinge mechanism is in the first folded state, the reducer can move the hinge movable plate away from the notch of the accommodation groove to an avoidance position during rotation and folding, so that the notches of the accommodation groove of the two rotating support mechanisms can face each other, and a larger accommodation space can be formed to accommodate the folding area of ​​the flexible screen, thereby reliably avoiding the problem of the flexible screen being damaged due to a too small bending radius during folding. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first hinge mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present application in an unfolded state. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a first hinge mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present application in an unfolded state. [Figure 4] 4 and 5 are cross-sectional views of the first hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiment of the present application in different states of the local structure during rotation, respectively. [Diagram 5] 4 and 5 are cross-sectional views of the first hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiment of the present application in different states of the local structure during rotation, respectively. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first hinge mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present application in a first folded state. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a first hinge mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present application in a first folded state. [Figure 8]1 is a structural schematic diagram of a first electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present application in a first folded state. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a first hinge mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present application in a second folded state. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a first hinge mechanism disclosed in an embodiment of the present application in a second folded state. [Figure 11] 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the first electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present application in a second folded state. FIG. [Figure 12] FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a second electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present application in an unfolded state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] The drawings described in this specification are intended to further the understanding of the present application and to constitute a part of the present application, and the illustrative embodiments of the present application and the description thereof are intended to interpret the present application and are not intended to unduly limit the present application.

[0013] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the technical solutions of the present application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the specific embodiments of the present application and the corresponding drawings. Of course, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, and are not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort are all within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0014] Hereinafter, the technical solutions disclosed in each embodiment of the present application will be described in detail through specific embodiments with reference to the drawings.

[0015] As shown in Figures 1 to 12, the embodiments of the present application disclose a hinge mechanism, and the disclosed hinge mechanism is applied to an electronic device, and the electronic device in which the hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiments of the present application is arranged can be folded, and it should be noted that a flexible screen 300 is arranged on the electronic device, and folding the electronic device can achieve folding of the flexible screen 300, and unfolding the electronic device can achieve unfolding of the flexible screen 300.

[0016] The hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiment of the present application includes a hinge base 100 and two rotation support mechanisms 200.

[0017] The hinge base 100 is the base of the hinge; the hinge base 100 can provide a base for mounting other components of the hinge mechanism.

[0018] The two rotating support mechanisms 200 are for supporting the flexible screen 300 of the electronic device. In the embodiment of the present application, the two rotating support mechanisms 200 are respectively connected to opposite sides of the hinge base 100, and both are rotatable relative to the hinge base 100. The two rotating support mechanisms 200 are relatively rotatable so that the hinge mechanism can be switched between a first folded state and a second folded state. Of course, if the hinge mechanism can be switched between the first folded state and the second folded state, the electronic device can be switched between the first folded state and the second folded state. Of course, as shown in FIG. 3, the hinge mechanism can also be in an unfolded state, and the electronic device can also be in an unfolded state.

[0019] In the embodiment of the present application, the rotating support mechanism 200 includes a rotating shaft 210 , a hinge rotating plate 220 and a hinge moving plate 230 .

[0020] The rotating shaft 210 is rotatably mounted on the hinge base 100 and is rotatable relative to the hinge base 100. Specifically, a mounting hole may be provided in the hinge base 100, and the rotating shaft 210 may be mounted in the mounting hole, and rotational attachment is realized by shaft hole engagement. Of course, the rotating shaft 210 may be rotated on the hinge base 100 by a bearing. Optionally, a bush 110 may be fixed to the hinge base 100, and the rotating shaft 210 may engage with the bush 110, thereby realizing rotational engagement with the hinge base 100.

[0021] In an alternative solution, the bush 110 has a wear-resistant sheet 2300 fixed on the side facing the second interlocking mechanism 2220. The wear-resistant sheet 2300 has good wear resistance and can reduce wear of the bush 110.

[0022] In the same rotating support mechanism 200, the hinge rotating plate 220 is rotatably connected to the hinge base 100 via the rotating shaft 210, that is, the hinge rotating plate 220 can rotate relative to the hinge base 100 following the rotating shaft 210. Alternatively, the hinge rotating plate 220 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 210, in which case, the hinge rotating plate 220 also rotates with the rotation of the rotating shaft 210. The hinge rotating plate 220 has a receiving groove 221 at a first end adjacent to the rotating shaft 210, and a second end away from the rotating shaft 210 is a first support part 222. That is, the distance between the second end of the hinge rotating plate 220 and the rotating shaft 210 is greater than the distance between the first end of the hinge rotating plate 220 and the rotating shaft 210. The first support part 222 can exert a supporting function.

[0023] The reducer 240 is provided on the rotating shaft 210, making it possible to arrange the reducer 240 on each rotation support mechanism 200. The reducer 240 has a rotation output part 241, and the rotation output part 241 may rotate together with the rotating shaft 210. Under the action of the reducer 240, the rotation speed of the rotation output part 241 is smaller than the rotation speed of the rotating shaft 210.

[0024] The hinge movable plate 230 includes a second support portion 231, and the second support portion 231 is at least partially located within the receiving groove 221. The second support portion 231 can also exert a supporting function, and the second support portion 231 can support the flexible screen 300 together with the first support portion 222.

[0025] In an embodiment of the present application, the rotation output part 241 is rotatably connected to the hinge movable plate 230, and the rotation of the rotation output part 241 drives the rotation of the hinge movable plate 230, and the hinge movable plate 230 is movably engaged with the hinge rotating plate 220, so that the hinge movable plate 230 can move relative to the hinge rotating plate 220.

[0026] As described above, during rotation of the rotating shaft 210, the presence of the reducer 240 causes the rotation speed of the rotating shaft 210 to be greater than the rotation speed of the rotation output part 241, and furthermore, the rotation speed of the hinge rotating plate 220 to be greater than the rotation speed of the hinge movable plate 230; in this case, the hinge movable plate 230 is movable relative to the hinge rotating plate 220, and furthermore, the possible position of the second support part 231 within the accommodating groove 221 can be changed.

[0027] As described above, the hinge mechanism has a first folded state and a second folded state.

[0028] When the hinge mechanism is in the first folding state, the notches of the accommodating grooves 221 of the two rotating support mechanisms 200 face each other, and the second support part 231 moves to an avoidance position relative to the hinge rotating plate 220 in a direction away from the notch of the accommodating groove 221. In this case, the space adjacent to the notch of the accommodating grooves 221 of the two rotating support mechanisms 200 is released to form a large accommodating space to accommodate the excess folding area of ​​the flexible screen 300, thereby avoiding the problem that the flexible screen 300 is excessively compressed due to a small bending radius when folding the electronic device inward, resulting in creases or creases.

[0029] When the hinge mechanism is in the second folding state, the notches of the accommodating grooves 221 of the two rotating support mechanisms 200 face each other, and the second support part 231 moves toward the direction approaching the notch of the accommodating groove 221 to a supporting position relative to the hinge rotating plate 220, in this case, the second support part 231 and the first support part 222 cooperate to provide better support for the flexible screen 300.

[0030] The hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiment of the present application includes, by improving the related art, two rotation support mechanisms 200 respectively connected to opposite sides of the hinge base, and each rotation support mechanism 200 is rotatable with respect to the hinge base 100 so that the hinge mechanism can be switched between a first folded state and a second folded state. When the hinge mechanism is in the first folded state, the reducer 240 can move the hinge movable plate 230 to an avoidance position in a direction away from the notch of the accommodation groove 221 during rotation and folding, so that the notches of the accommodation groove 221 of the two rotation support mechanisms 200 can be opposed to each other, and a larger accommodation space can be formed to accommodate the folding area of ​​the flexible screen 300, thereby reliably avoiding the problem of the flexible screen 300 being damaged due to a too small bending radius during folding.

[0031] At the same time, when the hinge mechanism is in the second folding state, the notches of the accommodating grooves 221 of the two rotating support mechanisms 200 are arranged opposite to each other, and the second support portion 231 moves to a supporting position relative to the hinge rotating plate 220 in a direction approaching the notch of the accommodating groove 221. In this case, the second support portion 231 can support the area of ​​the flexible screen 300 corresponding to the notch of the accommodating groove 221, thereby providing good support for the flexible screen 300.

[0032] The hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiments of the present application can realize two-way folding, in which the first folded state is switched by folding in a first direction, and the second folded state is switched by folding in a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are opposite. An electronic device employing the hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiments of the present application can realize two-way folding, thereby enriching the usage scenarios of the electronic device.

[0033] As described above, the rotation output part 241 also rotates during the rotation of the rotating shaft 210, but since the rotation speed of the rotation output part 241 is small, the rotation speed of the hinge movable plate 230 is smaller than the rotation speed of the hinge rotating plate 220. Based on this, in an optional solution, the rotation output part 241 may be rotatably connected to the hinge movable plate 230 via the stay 250, and the stay 250 has a first end rotatably connected to the rotation output part 241 and a second end rotatably connected to the hinge movable plate 230. In this structure, the hinge movable plate 230 can be made more flexible and can be more suitably separated from or approached to the notch of the accommodating groove 221.

[0034] In the hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiment of the present application, the switching between the first folding state and the second folding state of the hinge mechanism may be performed by manual operation. In an alternative solution, the rotation shafts 210 of the two rotating support mechanisms 200 may both be optical axes, that is, the rotation shafts 210 of the two rotating support mechanisms 200 may be transmitted to each other without power. During operation, the operator may drive the two rotating support mechanisms 200 to rotate, and further realize the rotation of the rotation shafts 210 of the two rotating support mechanisms 200 relative to the hinge base 100. In such a structure, the operator may control one of the rotating support mechanisms 200 to rotate toward one direction relative to the hinge base 100, and may also control the other rotating support mechanism 200 to rotate toward another opposite direction relative to the hinge base 100, so that the hinge mechanism may be in the first folding state or the second folding state, as shown in FIG. 11.

[0035] Of course, the operator may control the two rotating support mechanisms 200 to rotate in the same direction, so that the hinge mechanism enters a different state as shown in FIG. 12, thereby meeting further requirements for the folding state of the electronic device.

[0036] In another alternative solution, a second gear 2100 is provided on each of the rotation shafts 210 of the two rotation support mechanisms 200, and the second gear 2100 of one rotation support mechanism 200 meshes with the second gear 2100 of the other rotation support mechanism 200. In this case, the two rotation support mechanisms 200 mesh with each other to realize synchronous and counter-rotation, and good synchronization between the two rotation support mechanisms 200 can be ensured.

[0037] In a further technical solution, both of the two rotation support mechanisms 200 may include an elastic mechanism 2200 , and the elastic mechanism 2200 may include a first meshing mechanism 2210 , a second meshing mechanism 2220 and an elastic body 2230 .

[0038] Here, the rotating shaft 210 may include a first shaft segment 211 and a second shaft segment 212, the first meshing mechanism 2210 is fixed to an end of the first shaft segment 211 toward the second shaft segment 212, the reducer 240 is provided on the first shaft segment 211, the second meshing mechanism 2220 is fixed to an end of the second shaft segment 212 toward the first shaft segment 211, the second shaft segment 212 is provided on the hinge base 100 so as to be movable along its axial direction, and the first meshing mechanism 2210 and the second meshing mechanism 2220 are meshed with each other and can rotate relatively, the elastic body 2230 is elastically positioned between the hinge base 100 and the second meshing mechanism 2220, and the elastic body 2230 can be driven so that the second meshing mechanism 2220 elastically contacts the first meshing mechanism 2210. In this case, only after the user applies a large external force can the meshing force between the first meshing mechanism 2210 and the second meshing mechanism 2220 be overcome, thereby realizing relative rotation, and further realizing relative rotation between the rotation support mechanisms 200. When the user removes the external force, the meshing force between the first meshing mechanism 2210 and the second meshing mechanism 2220 can make the two rotation support mechanisms 200 hover in the current deployment state through the meshing between the two second gears 2100, thereby realizing the hinge mechanism to have various deployment angles.

[0039] In an alternative solution, a bushing 110 may be fixed to the hinge base 100, and the second shaft segment 212 may pass through the bushing 110 and slidably engage with the bushing 110, thereby allowing the second shaft segment 212 to move along its axial direction on the hinge base 100. At the same time, the bushing 110 may realize a rotational connection with the second shaft segment 212 through the shaft hole engagement.

[0040] In an embodiment of the present application, a connecting protrusion 2121 is provided at a first end of the second shaft segment 212, a second interlocking mechanism 2220 is provided at a second end of the second shaft segment 212, the bush 110 is located between both ends of the second shaft segment 212, and the elastic body 2230 has one end fixedly connected to the bush 110 and the other end fixedly connected to the connecting protrusion 2121, and can be driven to move in a direction approaching the first shaft segment 211.

[0041] In the embodiment of the present application, the hinge base 100 may be provided with an avoidance groove 120, and the first end of the second shaft segment 212 may be disposed opposite to the avoidance groove 120 and may be slidably engaged with the avoidance groove 120, thereby allowing the second shaft segment 212 to slide relative to the avoidance groove 120. The connecting protrusion 2121 may come into restrictive contact with the surface of the avoidance groove 120 where the notch is located as the second shaft segment 212 moves. In this case, the connecting protrusion 2121 may realize engagement with the avoidance groove 120, improving the ease of assembly, and the surface of the avoidance groove 120 where the notch is located may play a restricting role against the movement of the second shaft segment 212, thereby preventing the second shaft segment 212 from moving excessively.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present application, a first elastic layer 260 may be provided on the supporting surface of the second supporting part 231, and the first elastic layer 260 may be a foam layer. When the hinge mechanism is in the second folded state, the second supporting part 231 is in the supporting position, and the first elastic layer 260 can favorably support the flexible screen 300. At the same time, the first elastic layer 260 can favorably fill the gap between itself and the first supporting part 222 through its own elastic deformation, and achieve a good cooperative supporting effect.

[0043] In an alternative solution, a second elastic layer 270 may be provided between a region of the substrate 232 that extends to the rear side of the first support portion 222 and the first support portion 222. With such a structure, when the hinge mechanism is in the second folded state, the first support portion 222 can be elastically bonded to the substrate 232 via the second elastic layer 270, which contributes to improving the structural stability of the hinge mechanism in the second folded state.

[0044] During folding of the hinge mechanism, the second support part 231 is movable into the receiving groove 221. In a further technical solution, a through hole 2211 may be opened in the inner wall of the receiving groove 221, and at least a part of the second support part 231 can enter and exit the receiving groove 221 through the through hole 2211, in which case the second support part 231 is not interfered with by the inner wall of the receiving groove 221 and can be more flexibly moved in the direction away from the notch of the receiving groove 221.

[0045] In the hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiment of the present application, the hinge movable plate 230 may include a substrate 232, and the second support 231 is provided on the substrate 232. The substrate 232 passes through the through hole 2211, and extends to the rear side of the first support 222, that is, extends to the opposite side of the support surface of the first support 222. In this case, during folding of the hinge mechanism into the second folded state, the substrate 232 gradually approaches the side of the first support 222, and when the hinge mechanism is in the second folded state, the substrate 232 comes into restrictive contact with the second support 231, fulfilling the purpose and function of constraining the hinge rotating plate 220 and the hinge movable plate 230, so that the first support 222 and the second support 231 can more easily cooperate with each other and jointly support the flexible screen 300.

[0046] In an embodiment of the present application, a first end of the hinge movable plate 230 may face a first end of the hinge rotating plate 220, and a first link 280 may be rotatably connected between the two, that is, the first link 280 has one end rotatably connected to the first end of the hinge movable plate 230 and the other end rotatably connected to the hinge rotating plate 220.

[0047] The second end of the hinge movable plate 230 may face the second end of the hinge rotating plate 220, and the second link 290 may be rotatably connected therebetween, that is, one end of the second link 290 is rotatably connected to the second end of the hinge movable plate 230, and the other end of the second link 290 is rotatably connected to the second end of the hinge rotating plate 220. In this case, the hinge movable plate 230 and the hinge rotating plate 220 are connected via the first link 280 and the second link 290, and the hinge movable plate 230 can move horizontally relative to the hinge rotating plate 220 via the first link 280 and the second link 290. During rotation of the hinge mechanism, the hinge movable plate 230 has a high degree of freedom, which facilitates movement relative to the hinge rotating plate 220. At the same time, the first link 280 and the second link 290 enable the hinge movable plate 230 to move horizontally, are less likely to generate interference in the rotational direction that affects the rotation, and allow the hinge mechanism to converge regularly even in the first and second folded states.

[0048] In an alternative solution, a first guide groove 220a and a second guide groove 220b may be formed on the hinge rotating plate 220, an end of the first link 280 is rotatably connected to the first guide groove 220a and can slide relative to the first guide groove 220a, and an end of the second link 290 is rotatably connected to the second guide groove 220b and can slide relative to the second guide groove 220b, and when the hinge mechanism is in the second folding state, a portion of the first link 280 extends into the first guide groove 220a and a portion of the second link 290 extends into the second guide groove 220b. In this case, a portion of first link 280 is accommodated in first guide accommodating groove 220a and a portion of second link 290 is accommodated in second guide accommodating groove 220b, so that the hinge mechanism is in a second folded state, which allows the hinge mechanism to be folded more compactly and is advantageous in that the hinge rotating plate 220 and the hinge movable plate 230 are brought closer to each other.

[0049] In the embodiment of the present application, a restricting protrusion 223 may be provided at the first end of the hinge rotating plate 220, and when the hinge mechanism is in the first folded state, the restricting protrusion 223 can restrictively engage with the hinge movable plate 230. In this case, the second support portion 231 of the hinge movable plate 230 can stop further separation from the notch of the accommodating groove 221 so as not to be excessively separated.

[0050] In the embodiment of the present application, the hinge base 100 may have a variety of structures, and in an optional solution, the hinge base 100 may include a first cover 130 and a second cover 140, the first cover 130 and the second cover 140 are both disposed between the two rotating support mechanisms 200, and the first cover 130 and the second cover 140 are disposed opposite each other, and when the hinge mechanism is in the first folded state, the hinge rotating plates 220 of the two rotating support mechanisms 200 are restricted and engaged with the first cover 130, thereby preventing the two rotating support mechanisms 200 from rotating excessively. In a specific operation, when the hinge rotating plates 220 of the two rotating support mechanisms 200 are restricted by the first cover 130 and cannot rotate further, the hinge mechanism is already in the first folded state.

[0051] When the hinge mechanism is in the second folded state, the hinge movable plates 230 of the two rotation support mechanisms 200 are restricted and engaged with the second cover 140. In a specific operation, when the hinge rotation plates 220 of the two rotation support mechanisms 200 are restricted and engaged with the second cover 140 and cannot rotate further, the hinge mechanism is already in the second folded state. In addition, this restrictive engagement can prevent the two rotation support mechanisms 200 from rotating excessively.

[0052] Based on the hinge mechanism disclosed in the embodiment of the present application, the embodiment of the present application discloses an electronic device including a flexible screen 300 and the hinge mechanism described in the above embodiment. The flexible screen 300 is supported by a first support portion 222 and a second support portion 231.

[0053] The electronic devices disclosed in the embodiments of the present application may be mobile phones, tablet computers, e-book readers, game consoles, etc., and the embodiments of the present application are not limited to specific types of electronic devices.

[0054] In the above embodiments of the present application, the differences between the embodiments have been described with emphasis on the differences between the embodiments. However, the different preferred features between the embodiments may be combined to form a more preferred embodiment, provided they are not inconsistent, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted here for the sake of brevity.

[0055] The above is merely an embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the present application. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present application. All modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made without departing from the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the scope of the claims of the present application. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 100: Hinge base 110: Bush 120: Avoidance groove 130: First cover 140: 2nd cover 200: Rotating support mechanism 210: Rotation axis 211: First axis segment 212: Second axis segment 2121: Connection protrusion 220: Hinge rotating plate 221: Storage groove 2211:Through hole 222: 1st support part 223: Regulatory rib 220a: First guide groove 220b: Second guide groove 230: Hinge movable plate 231:Second support part 232: Substrate 240: Reducer 241: Rotation output section 250: Stay 260: First elastic layer 270: Second elastic layer 280: First link 290: Second link 2100: 2nd gear 2200: Elastic mechanism 2210: First meshing mechanism 2220: Second meshing mechanism 2230: Elastic body 2300: Wear-resistant sheet 300: Flexible screen

Claims

1. An electronic device including a flexible screen and a hinge mechanism, The hinge mechanism includes a hinge base and a rotating support mechanism connected to each of opposite sides of the hinge base, the two rotating support mechanisms being relatively rotatable such that the hinge mechanism can be switched between a first folded state and a second folded state, and the rotating support mechanism includes a rotating shaft, a hinge rotating plate, and a hinge movable plate; the rotating shaft is rotatably provided on the hinge base, the hinge rotating plate is rotatably connected to the hinge base via the rotating shaft, the hinge rotating plate has a receiving groove at a first end adjacent to the rotating shaft, and a second end remote from the rotating shaft is a first support part, a reducer is provided on the rotating shaft, the reducer has a rotation output part, the rotation output part is rotatable together with the rotating shaft and has a rotation speed smaller than the rotation speed of the rotating shaft, and the rotation output part is rotatably connected to the hinge movable plate; The hinge movable plate includes a second support portion, the second support portion being at least partially located within the receiving groove; When the hinge mechanism is in the first folded state, the openings of the accommodation grooves of the two rotation support mechanisms face each other, and the second support portion moves in a direction away from the openings of the accommodation grooves to an avoidance position; When the hinge mechanism is in a second folded state, the openings of the accommodation grooves of the two rotation support mechanisms are opposed to each other, and the second support portion moves toward a support position in a direction approaching the openings of the accommodation grooves; The electronic device, wherein the first support portion and the second support portion support the flexible screen.

2. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the rotation output portion is rotatably connected to the hinge movable plate via a stay, and a first end of the stay is rotatably connected to the rotation output portion and a second end of the stay is rotatably connected to the hinge movable plate.

3. 2 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein a second gear is provided on each of the rotation shafts of the two rotation support mechanisms, and the second gear of one of the rotation support mechanisms meshes with the second gear of the other of the rotation support mechanisms.

4. Each of the two rotation support mechanisms includes an elastic mechanism, and the elastic mechanism includes a first meshing mechanism, a second meshing mechanism, and an elastic body.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein the rotating shaft includes a first shaft segment and a second shaft segment, the first meshing mechanism is fixed to an end of the first shaft segment facing the second shaft segment, the reducer is provided on the first shaft segment, the second meshing mechanism is fixed to an end of the second shaft segment facing the first shaft segment, the second shaft segment is provided on the hinge base so as to be movable along its axial direction, and the first meshing mechanism and the second meshing mechanism mesh with each other and are rotatable relative to each other, the elastic body is elastically positioned between the hinge base and the second meshing mechanism, and the elastic body can be driven so that the second meshing mechanism elastically comes into close contact with the first meshing mechanism.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4 , wherein a bushing is provided at the hinge base, and the second shaft segment passes through the bushing and slidably engages with the bushing.

6. 6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein a connecting protrusion is provided at a first end of the second shaft segment, the second engaging mechanism is provided at a second end of the second shaft segment, the bush is located between both ends of the second shaft segment, one end of the elastic body is fixedly connected to the bush and the other end is fixedly connected to the connecting protrusion, and the connecting protrusion can be driven to move in a direction approaching the first shaft segment.

7. 7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein an avoidance groove is opened in the hinge base, a first end of the second axis segment is arranged opposite to the avoidance groove and is capable of slidingly engaging with the avoidance groove, and the connecting protrusion can come into restrictive contact with a surface where the opening of the avoidance groove is located as the second axis segment moves.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein a through hole is formed in an inner wall of the accommodating groove, and at least a part of the hinge movable plate can enter and exit the accommodating groove through the through hole.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8 , wherein the hinge movable plate includes a substrate, the second support portion is provided on the substrate, the substrate passes through the through hole, and extends to a rear side of the first support portion.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9 , further comprising a second elastic layer provided between the first support portion and a region of the substrate that extends to a rear side of the first support portion.

11. 2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein a first end of the hinge movable plate faces a first end of the hinge rotating plate, and a first link is rotatably connected therebetween, a second end of the hinge movable plate faces a second end of the hinge rotating plate, and a second link is rotatably connected therebetween, and the hinge movable plate can move horizontally relative to the hinge rotating plate via the first link and the second link.

12. 12. The electronic device of claim 11, wherein the hinge rotating plate has a first guide accommodating groove and a second guide accommodating groove, an end of the first link is rotatably connected to the first guide accommodating groove and is slidable relative to the first guide accommodating groove, an end of the second link is rotatably connected to the second guide accommodating groove and is slidable relative to the second guide accommodating groove, and when the hinge mechanism is in the second folded state, a portion of the first link extends into the first guide accommodating groove and a portion of the second link extends into the second guide accommodating groove.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein a restricting protrusion is provided on a first end of the hinge rotating plate, and when the hinge mechanism is in the first folded state, the restricting protrusion is engaged with the hinge movable plate in a restrictive manner.

14. 2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the hinge base includes a first cover and a second cover, the first cover and the second cover are both provided between two rotating support mechanisms, and the first cover and the second cover are provided opposite each other, and when the hinge mechanism is in the first folded state, the hinge rotating plates of the two rotating support mechanisms are restrictedly engaged with the first cover, and when the hinge mechanism is in the second folded state, the hinge movable plates of the two rotating support mechanisms are restrictedly engaged with the second cover.

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