Electronic device

Abstract

The present application discloses an electronic device. The electronic device disclosed therein comprises a first shell, a second shell, a first magnetic piece and a second magnetic piece, wherein the first shell and the second shell are rotationally connected, so that the electronic device is switched between an unfolded state and a folded state; and the first magnetic piece is arranged on the first shell, and the second magnetic piece is movably arranged on the second shell, so that the second magnetic piece can be switched between a first state and a second state. When the second magnetic piece is in the first state, the first magnetic piece and the second magnetic piece are magnetically coupled with each other, so that the electronic device is in the folded state; and when the second magnetic piece is in the second state, the first magnetic piece and the second magnetic piece repel each other so as to release the connection between the first shell and the second shell.

Description

electronic devices

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on December 29, 2023, with application number 202311872379.0 and invention name “Electronic Device”. The entire contents of the Chinese patent application are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment design, and specifically relates to an electronic equipment. Background Art

[0004] At present, the application of foldable electronic devices is becoming more and more widespread, such as foldable mobile phones. In order to enable the electronic device to be folded stably, magnets are usually set in the main body and auxiliary body of the electronic device, and the main body and auxiliary body of the electronic device are fixed by the magnetic attraction between the magnets, so as to prevent the main body and auxiliary body of the electronic device from being accidentally unfolded due to external forces, so that the main body of the electronic device can be stably connected to the auxiliary body. However, this structure requires a large force to release the magnetic attraction between the main body and the auxiliary body, thereby unfolding the electronic device, which makes the electronic device more difficult to unfold. How to make the unfolding of electronic devices easier is a technical problem that needs to be solved urgently. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention discloses an electronic device to solve the problem that the electronic device involved in the related art is difficult to unfold.

[0006] The present application discloses an electronic device, which includes a first shell, a second shell, a first magnetic member, and a second magnetic member. The first shell and the second shell are rotatably connected to enable the electronic device to switch between an unfolded state and a folded state. The first magnetic member is provided on the first shell, and the second magnetic member is movably provided on the second shell to enable the second magnetic member to switch between a first state and a second state. When the second magnetic member is in the first state, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are magnetically attracted to each other to enable the electronic device to be in the folded state; when the second magnetic member is in the second state, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member repel each other to release the connection between the first shell and the second shell.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention can achieve the following technical effects:

[0008] The electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present application improves the structure of the electronic device in the related art so that the second magnetic part can move relative to the second shell, thereby being able to switch between the first state and the second state. When the second magnetic part is in the first state, it can be magnetically matched with the first magnetic part, so that the electronic device can be connected to the first shell and the second shell when it is in the folded state, thereby making the electronic device more stably maintained in the folded state to avoid the electronic device being accidentally unfolded. When the electronic device needs to be unfolded, the second magnetic part moves relative to the second shell and switches to the second state. The second magnetic part in the second state can magnetically repel the first magnetic part, thereby releasing the connection between the first shell and the second shell, thereby making the electronic device in the folded state easier to open when the user wants to open it. It can be seen from this that the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention can better achieve folding in the folded state and easier to unfold when you want to open it, thereby facilitating user use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device in a folded state disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0010] FIG2 is a partial cross-sectional view of FIG1 ;

[0011] FIG3 is an exploded view of a partial structure of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0012] FIG4 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present application when the second magnetic member is in a first state;

[0013] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present application when the second magnetic member is in a second state;

[0014] FIG6 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an electronic device disclosed in an embodiment of the present application;

[0015] FIG7 is a cross-sectional view of the assembled protective cover and the second magnetic component body disclosed in an embodiment of the present application.

[0016] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 100-first shell, 200-second shell, 210-installing groove, 220-first rotating groove, 221-first wear-resistant layer, 230-second rotating groove, 231-second wear-resistant layer, 240-perforation, 250-support base, 300-first magnetic part, 310-first sub-magnetic part, 400-second magnetic part, 401-second sub-magnetic part, 410-second magnetic part body, 420-first rotating sleeve, 430-second rotating sleeve, 440-protrusion, 450-first buffer sleeve, 460-second buffer sleeve, 500-operating key, 510-limiting flange, 600-first elastic part, 700-second elastic part, 800-protective cover, 810-magnetic conductive part, 820-magnetic isolation part, 900-display screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments of the present invention and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] The terms "first" and "second" in the description and claims of this application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features.

[0019] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed, detachable, or integral connections; mechanical or electrical connections; and direct or indirect connections through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0020] 1 to 7 , an embodiment of the present application discloses an electronic device, which may include a first housing 100 , a second housing 200 , a first magnetic member 300 , and a second magnetic member 400 .

[0021] The first shell 100 and the second shell 200 are basic components of the electronic device, which can provide an installation base for other components of the electronic device (such as the display screen 900, the first magnetic member 300, and the second magnetic member 400). They are also the main components for realizing the state conversion of the electronic device. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 are rotatably connected to enable the electronic device to switch between the unfolded state and the folded state. Specifically, the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 can be rotatably connected by a hinge mechanism.

[0022] The electronic device may further include a display screen 900, which may be a flexible screen, so that it can deform following the relative rotation between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200, thereby achieving folding and unfolding. Of course, the electronic device may also be other foldable electronic devices, not limited to electronic devices equipped with flexible screens.

[0023] The first magnetic member 300 is provided on the first housing 100 and can rotate with the first housing 100 relative to the second housing 200. Specifically, the first magnetic member 300 can be fixed to the first housing 100 by bonding, snapping, or connecting with a connector.

[0024] The second magnetic member 400 is provided on the second housing 200. Specifically, the second magnetic member 400 is movably provided on the second housing 200 so that the second magnetic member 400 can switch between the first state and the second state. Specifically, the second magnetic member 400 can be movably provided on the second housing 200, or can be rotatably provided on the second housing 200, and this is not limited in the embodiment of the present invention. During the specific operation process, the movement of the second magnetic member 400 relative to the second housing 200 causes the second magnetic member 400 to switch from the first state to the second state or from the second state to the first state.

[0025] In the embodiment of the present invention, the second magnetic member 400 is movable relative to the second housing 200, thereby changing its state. This essentially changes the magnetic coupling relationship between the second magnetic member 400 and the first magnetic member 300. In other words, the magnetic coupling relationship between the second magnetic member 400 and the first magnetic member 300 in the first state is different from the magnetic coupling relationship between the second magnetic member 400 and the first magnetic member 300 in the second state.

[0026] When the second magnetic member 400 is in the first state, it magnetically engages with the first magnetic member 300 to maintain the electronic device in the folded state. Specifically, after the first housing 100 is rotated relative to the second housing 200 and stacked together, the second magnetic member 400 in the first state magnetically attracts the first magnetic member 300, thereby enabling the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 to be more effectively folded, thereby preventing the electronic device from being accidentally unfolded.

[0027] When the second magnetic member 400 is in the second state, the second magnetic member 400 and the first magnetic member 300 repel each other, thereby releasing the connection between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200. In this case, not only is the magnetic connection between the second magnetic member 400 and the first magnetic member 300 released, but the closing force between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 after folding is also reduced to a certain extent, making it easier to unfold the folded electronic device again.

[0028] The electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention improves the structure of the electronic device in the related art so that the second magnetic member 400 can move relative to the second shell 200, thereby being able to switch between the first state and the second state. When the second magnetic member 400 is in the first state, it can be magnetically coupled with the first magnetic member 300, so that the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 can be connected when the electronic device is in the folded state, thereby making the electronic device more stable in the folded state to avoid the electronic device being accidentally unfolded. When the electronic device needs to be unfolded, the second magnetic member 400 moves relative to the second shell 200 and switches to the second state. The second magnetic member 400 in the second state can then magnetically repel the first magnetic member 300, thereby releasing the connection between the first shell 100 and the second shell 200, thereby making the electronic device in the folded state easier to open when the user wants to open it. It can be seen from this that the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention can better achieve folding in the folded state and easier to unfold when it is desired to be opened, thereby facilitating user use.

[0029] It should be added that, when the second magnetic member 400 is in the second state, the first magnetic member 300 and the second magnetic member 400 repel each other, but at this time the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 can still be folded so that the electronic device is in a folded state. It can also be that, when the second magnetic member 400 is in the second state, the first magnetic member 300 and the second magnetic member 400 repel each other, so that the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 rotate relative to each other and unfold, and at this time the electronic device is in an unfolded state. It should be further added that, when the electronic device is unfolded at a small angle, such as 5°, it can also be considered to be in an unfolded state. In an embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the angle between the first shell 100 and the second shell 200 in the folded state, the electronic device can be considered to be in an unfolded state when there are other angles between the first shell 100 and the second shell 200.

[0030] The second magnetic member 400 can be arranged outside the second shell 200, or can be at least partially located inside the second shell 200, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto. In order to make full use of the space of the second shell 200, in an optional solution, the second shell 200 can have a mounting groove 210, and the second magnetic member 400 can be movably arranged in the mounting groove 210, so as to switch between the first state and the second state by moving the second magnetic member 400. In this case, the second shell 200 opens up new space in its own structure to accommodate the second magnetic member 400, thereby making full use of the space of the second shell 200 itself, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the electronic device.

[0031] As mentioned above, the second magnetic part 400 can move or rotate relative to the second shell 200. Based on this, in a further technical solution, the second magnetic part 400 can be rotatably arranged in the mounting groove 210, so as to realize the switching between the first state and the second state by rotation. Compared with the movement of the second magnetic part 400 in the mounting groove 210, this method can avoid the design of a larger mounting groove 210 and can also avoid occupying a larger space in the second shell 200, which is also conducive to the miniaturization design of the electronic device. Specifically, the mounting groove 210 can be provided with a supporting curved surface, and the second magnetic part 400 can form a rotating pair with the supporting curved surface, so that rotation in the mounting groove 210 can be realized.

[0032] The electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may further include an electric drive mechanism, which may be provided on the second shell 200, and the electric drive mechanism may be connected to the second magnetic member 400, and the electric drive mechanism drives the second magnetic member 400 to move relative to the second shell 200 (for example, rotate, move, etc.), thereby enabling the second magnetic member 400 to switch between the first state and the second state. By adding an electric drive mechanism, the second magnetic member 400 can be automatically driven, which is beneficial to improving the intelligent design of the electronic device and is more convenient for users to use. Specifically, the electric drive mechanism may include a drive motor, and may further include a transmission mechanism connecting the drive motor and the second magnetic member 400, etc. The embodiment of the present invention does not limit the specific structure of the electric drive mechanism.

[0033] Considering energy consumption and simplifying the structure of the electronic device, the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may further include a manual drive mechanism. The manual drive mechanism may be disposed on the second housing 200 and connected to the second magnetic member 400. The manual drive mechanism drives the second magnetic member 400 to move relative to the second housing 200 under manual control of the user. This method does not consume additional energy.

[0034] There can be many types of manual drive mechanisms, and the embodiments of the present invention do not limit the specific structure of the manual drive mechanism. In the embodiment where the electronic device includes a manual drive mechanism, further optionally, the electronic device may also include an operation key 500, and the manual drive mechanism includes at least the operation key 500. The second shell 200 may also be provided with a through-hole 240, and the through-hole 240 is connected to the mounting slot 210. The operation key 500 can pass through the through-hole 240 and be connected to the second magnetic member 400. A portion of the operation key 500 is exposed to the electronic device, so that the operation key 500 is exposed when the electronic device is in a folded state for user manipulation. The operation key 500 is slidably engaged with the through-hole 240. In the specific manual manipulation process, the user can manipulate the operation key 500 to move the operation key 500 and thereby drive the second magnetic member 400 to move relative to the second shell 200.

[0035] When the second magnetic member 400 is rotatably disposed within the mounting groove 210, the second magnetic member 400 may have a protrusion 440, and the first end of the operating key 500 may pass through the through-hole 240 and be connected to the protrusion 440, with the second end of the operating key 500 exposed outside the through-hole 240. Pressing the operating key 500 may drive the protrusion 440 to move in a direction away from the through-hole 240, and the movement of the protrusion 440 may drive the second magnetic member 400 to rotate, causing the second magnetic member 400 to switch to the second state. Of course, in this case, the first end of the operating key 500 may contact or be rotatably connected to the protrusion 440, so that when the operating key 500 moves along the through-hole 240, the protrusion 440 is pushed away from the through-hole 240. In a specific embodiment, the protrusion 440 may be fixed to the first rotating sleeve 420 described below. Of course, there are many ways to set the protrusion 440, which are not limited by the embodiments of the present invention.

[0036] As described above, the operation key 500 is connected to the protrusion 440, so that when the operation key 500 is pressed, the protrusion 440 drives the second magnetic member 400 to rotate to the second state. Of course, by pulling the operation key 500, the operation key 500 drives the protrusion 440 to rotate the second magnetic member 400, thereby resetting to the first state.

[0037] Of course, electronic devices are usually miniaturized portable devices, such as mobile phones, tablet computers, etc. The operation key 500 is small in size, and the pressing operation is easier to implement, but pulling the operation key 500 is not easy to operate. Based on this, in an optional scheme, the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may further include a first elastic member 600, and the second shell 200 may further include a support base 250 fixed within the mounting groove 210. The support base 250 may be a sheet-like structure, and of course it may be other shapes, which is not limited by the embodiment of the present invention. The support base 250 may be located between the protrusion 440 and the perforation 240. A first elastic member 600 may be connected between the protrusion 440 and the support base 250, and the first elastic member 600 is stretched in the second state. Specifically, the two ends of the first elastic member 600 may be fixedly connected to the support base 250 and the protrusion 440, respectively. The first end (ie, the inner end) of the operation key 500 passes through the support base 250 and cooperates with the protrusion 440 . Of course, the operation key 500 and the support base 250 slide together, so that the support base 250 does not affect the driving of the operation key 500 on the protrusion 440 .

[0038] In this case, once the second magnetic member 400 switches to the second state to facilitate the unfolding of the electronic device, the second magnetic member 400 does not need to be maintained in the second state. The stretched first elastic member 600 will shrink, and the shrinkage of the first elastic member 600 will drive the protrusion 440 to rotate in the direction close to the perforation 240. In this case, the protrusion 440 will push the operating key 500 to reset, so that the user does not need to pull the operating key 500 to reset it. At the same time, the second magnetic member 400 can also be reset to the first state during this process. Obviously, this structure can make it unnecessary for the user to operate the operating key 500 to drive the second magnetic member 400 to return to the first state.

[0039] Furthermore, in an embodiment where the electronic device includes the first elastic member 600 , the protrusion 440 may only need to contact the first end of the operation key 500 without further rotational connection, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing assembly difficulty.

[0040] In order to better achieve the reset of the operation key 500, the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may further include a second elastic member 700. The second elastic member 700 can be connected to the support base 250 and the second end (i.e., the outer end) of the operation key 500, respectively. The support base 250 avoids the operation key 500, so that the first end of the operation key 500 passes through. The second elastic member 700 is compressed as the operation key 500 is pressed. When the pressing is completed, the second elastic member 700 elastically recovers and extends, thereby driving the operation key 500 to reset. In this structure, the second elastic member 700 and the first elastic member 600 can play a synergistic role, thereby better achieving the reset of the operation key 500. The operation key 500 can be reset, so that the operation key 500 remains in a state where it can be directly pressed by the user next time, thereby facilitating user use.

[0041] In an embodiment of the present invention, the operation key 500 may be provided with a limiting flange 510, and the limiting flange 510 is located at the inner port of the through-hole 240. The limiting flange 510 protrudes from the peripheral side of the operation key 500. When the second magnetic member 400 is in the first state, the limiting flange 510 abuts against the surface where the inner port of the through-hole 240 is located. When the second magnetic member 400 is in the second state, the limiting flange 510 abuts against the support base 250. It should be added that, in this case, a portion of the limiting flange 510 is still located in the through-hole 240. This structure can prevent the operation key 500 from falling off from the through-hole 240 to the outside of the second shell 200 or falling off into the mounting groove 210, thereby ensuring the stability of the installation of the operation key 500.

[0042] There can be one or at least two limiting flanges 510. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in a specific embodiment, there can be two limiting flanges 510, and they are spaced apart. Of course, in the case where there are multiple limiting flanges 510, the multiple limiting flanges 510 can be evenly distributed around the operating key 500. Multiple limiting flanges 510 can achieve more balanced limiting. Of course, the limiting flange 510 can be an annular flange, so that the limiting effect can be better exerted. In order to reduce assembly operations, the limiting flange 510 can be an integrated structure with the operating key 500. Of course, the limiting flange 510 can also be fixedly connected to the operating key 500 by bonding, snapping, connecting with connectors, etc., which is not limited by the embodiments of the present invention.

[0043] As described above, the second magnetic member 400 is movably disposed on the second housing 200. In one embodiment, the second magnetic member 400 is movably disposed on the second housing 200. In this case, the second magnetic member 400 can change the position of the magnetic pole by moving, so that the second magnetic member 400 can move to a position magnetically attracted to the first magnetic member 300 in a first state, and can move to a position magnetically repelled from the first magnetic member 300 in a second state. Specifically, the second magnetic member 400 can be slidably disposed within the second housing 200.

[0044] In other embodiments, the second magnetic member 400 is rotatably provided on the second shell 200, so that the position of the magnetic pole of the second magnetic member 400 can be changed by rotation, so that the second magnetic member 400 can be rotated to a position magnetically attracted to the first magnetic member 300 in the first state, and can be rotated to a position magnetically repelled from the first magnetic member 300 in the second state.

[0045] The first magnetic member 300 and the second magnetic member 400 may be permanent magnets, such as magnets. Of course, at least one of the first magnetic member 300 and the second magnetic member 400 may be a magnetic structure such as an electromagnetic coil. Of course, the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the specific types of the first magnetic member 300 and the second magnetic member 400.

[0046] In an optional embodiment, the second magnetic component 400 may include a second magnetic component body 410, a first rotating sleeve 420 and a second rotating sleeve 430. The first rotating sleeve 420 and the second rotating sleeve 430 are respectively fixed to the opposite ends of the second magnetic component body 410. The second shell 200 may have a first rotating groove 220 and a second rotating groove 230. The first rotating groove 220 and the second rotating groove 230 are respectively arranged at the opposite ends of the mounting groove 210 and are connected to the mounting groove 210. The first rotating sleeve 420 and the second rotating sleeve 430 are respectively supported in the first rotating groove 220 and the second rotating groove 230, and are respectively rotatably matched with the first rotating groove 220 and the second rotating groove 230. The second magnetic component body 410 is the magnetic part of the second magnetic component 400, and the first rotating sleeve 420 and the second rotating sleeve 430 perform the function of rotational connection. This structure can prevent the magnetic part from being worn when the second magnetic component 400 rotates.

[0047] Furthermore, the second magnetic member 400 may further include a first buffer sleeve 450 and a second buffer sleeve 460. The first buffer sleeve 450 and the second buffer sleeve 460 may be respectively disposed on opposite ends of the second magnetic member body 410, and the first buffer sleeve 450 may be disposed between the first rotating sleeve 420 and the second magnetic member body 410, while the second buffer sleeve 460 may be disposed between the second rotating sleeve 430 and the second magnetic member body 410. The first buffer sleeve 450 and the second buffer sleeve 460 may be made of an elastic material (e.g., a silicone material) to provide a buffering effect, thereby reducing wear between the first rotating sleeve 420 and the second rotating sleeve 430 and the second magnetic member body 410, thereby extending the life of the second magnetic member body 410.

[0048] To reduce wear, a first wear-resistant layer 221 and a second wear-resistant layer 231 can be provided in the first rotating groove 220 and the second rotating groove 230, respectively. The first rotating sleeve 420 and the second rotating sleeve 430 can rotate in conjunction with the first wear-resistant layer 221 and the second wear-resistant layer 231, respectively. This structure can reduce wear between the first rotating sleeve 420 and the first rotating groove 220, and between the second rotating sleeve 430 and the second rotating groove 230.

[0049] In an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device may further include a protective cover 800. The protective cover 800 is wrapped around the outer surface of the second magnetic part 400. Specifically, the protective cover 800 is wrapped around at least a portion of the outer surface of the second magnetic part 400, thereby being able to protect the second magnetic part 400. Of course, the protective cover 800 should not hinder the magnetic matching relationship between the second magnetic part 400 and the first magnetic part 300. In addition, the protective cover 800 can also collect debris generated by possible collisions of the second magnetic part 400, thereby preventing these debris from entering the interior of the electronic device and affecting the normal operation of the electronic device.

[0050] Similarly, the outside of the first magnetic part 300 can also be wrapped with a protective cover 800, so that it can protect the first magnetic part 300 while also collecting debris generated by possible collisions of the first magnetic part 300, thereby preventing these debris from entering the interior of the electronic device and affecting the normal operation of the electronic device.

[0051] In an embodiment of the present invention, the protective cover 800 can have various structures. In an optional solution, the protective cover 800 can include a magnetic conductive portion 810 and a magnetic isolation portion 820. The magnetic conductive portion 810 and the magnetic isolation portion 820 are fixedly connected, and when the second magnetic member 400 is in the first state, the magnetic conductive portion 810 is located on the side of the second magnetic member 400 opposite to the first magnetic member 300, so that the magnetic field of the second magnetic member 400 can pass through the magnetic conductive portion 810 and magnetically cooperate with the first magnetic member 300. The magnetic conductive portion 810 can avoid magnetic cooperation between the first magnetic member 300 and the second magnetic member 400. At the same time, the magnetic isolation portion 820 can also isolate the magnetic field of the second magnetic member 400 in other directions, thereby avoiding magnetic interference with other electronic components in the electronic device.

[0052] Optionally, the protective cover 800 may be a cylindrical structure, thereby wrapping the circumference of the second magnetic member 400. In this case, the magnetic isolation portion 820 may be a slot-shaped structure, as shown in FIG7 , with the magnetic conductive portion 810 covering the slot of the magnetic isolation portion 820 to form a cylindrical structure.

[0053] The first magnetic member 300 and the second magnetic member 400 can be an integral structure or a split structure. In the case where the first magnetic member 300 is a split structure, the first magnetic member 300 may include a plurality of first sub-magnetic members 310, and the plurality of first sub-magnetic members 310 are fixedly connected. Optionally, the plurality of first sub-magnetic members 310 can be combined into the first magnetic member 300 by bonding, snapping or splicing. In the case where the second magnetic member 400 is a split structure, the second magnetic member 400 may include a plurality of second sub-magnetic members 401, and the plurality of second sub-magnetic members 401 are fixedly connected. Optionally, the plurality of second sub-magnetic members 401 can be combined into the second magnetic member 400 by bonding, snapping or splicing.

[0054] When the second magnetic member 400 is in the first state, the plurality of first sub-magnetic members 310 are magnetically coupled with the plurality of second sub-magnetic members 401 , respectively, so that the electronic device is in the folded state.

[0055] When the second magnetic member 400 is in the second state, the plurality of first sub-magnetic members 310 and the plurality of second sub-magnetic members 401 repel each other.

[0056] In an embodiment of the present invention, multiple first sub-magnetic components 310 can form a Halbach array, and correspondingly, multiple second sub-magnetic components 401 can also form a Halbach array. Of course, multiple first sub-magnetic components 310 and multiple second sub-magnetic components 401 can also be combined in other ways, which is not limited by the embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] The first magnetic member 300 may be one or more, and similarly, the second magnetic member 400 may be one or more, and the embodiment of the present invention does not limit the number of the first magnetic member 300 and the second magnetic member 400. Of course, when there are multiple first magnetic members 300 and multiple second magnetic members 400, the multiple first magnetic members 300 and the multiple second magnetic members 400 can be matched separately, thereby better ensuring that the electronic device remains in the folded state when magnetic attraction occurs, and also making it easier for the electronic device to be unfolded when magnetic repulsion occurs.

[0058] As described above, the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 are rotatably connected. Specifically, the first end of the first housing 100 can be rotatably connected to the first end of the second housing 200. During the unfolding or folding process of the electronic device, the second end of the first housing 100 and the second end of the second housing 200 rotate to move closer to or farther from each other. The first end of the first housing 100 and the second end of the first housing 100 are opposite ends of the first housing 100, and the first end of the second housing 200 and the second end of the second housing 200 are opposite ends of the second housing 200. To better achieve the connection between the first housing 100 and the second housing 200 through magnetic attraction, thereby further facilitating the electronic device to maintain its folded state, in an optional embodiment, the first magnetic member 300 can be located at the second end of the first housing 100. The second magnetic member 400 can be located at the second end of the second housing 200. Of course, the embodiments of the present invention do not limit the specific location of the first magnetic member 300 on the first housing 100, nor do they limit the specific location of the second magnetic member 400 on the second housing 200.

[0059] The electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may be a foldable mobile phone, a foldable computer, a foldable game console, etc. The embodiment of the present invention does not limit the specific type of electronic device.

[0060] The above embodiments of the present invention focus on the differences between the various embodiments. As long as the different optimization features of the various embodiments are not contradictory, they can be combined to form a better embodiment. Considering the simplicity of the text, they will not be repeated here.

[0061] The embodiments of the present invention are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present invention, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention and the claims, all of which are protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising a first housing, a second housing, a first magnetic member and a second magnetic member; The first shell and the second shell are rotatably connected to enable the electronic device to switch between an unfolded state and a folded state, the first magnetic member is provided on the first shell, and the second magnetic member is movably provided on the second shell, so that the second magnetic member can switch between a first state and a second state; When the second magnetic member is in the first state, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are magnetically coupled to each other, so that the electronic device is in the folded state; When the second magnetic member is in the second state, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member repel each other to release the connection between the first shell and the second shell.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The second shell is provided with a mounting groove, and the second magnetic member is rotatably disposed in the mounting groove, so as to realize conversion between the first state and the second state by rotation.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The electronic device further comprises an operation key, the second housing further comprises a through hole, the through hole is communicated with the mounting slot, and the second magnetic member comprises a protrusion; The first end of the operation key passes through the through hole and is connected to the protrusion, and the second end of the operation key is exposed outside the through hole. Pressing the operation key can drive the protrusion to move away from the through hole, so that the second magnetic member switches to the second state.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The electronic device also includes a first elastic member, and the second shell also includes a support base fixed in the mounting groove, the support base is located between the protrusion and the through hole, the first elastic member is connected between the protrusion and the support base, and the first elastic member is stretched in the second state.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein, The electronic device further comprises a second elastic member, which is connected to the support base and the second end of the operation key respectively, the support base avoids the operation key, and the second elastic member is compressed as the operation key is pressed.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein, The operation key is provided with a limit flange, the limit flange is located at the inner side of the through hole, and the limit flange protrudes from the peripheral side of the operation key; When the second magnetic member is in the first state, the limiting flange abuts against the surface where the inner port of the through hole is located; when the second magnetic member is in the second state, the limiting flange abuts against the supporting base.

7. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The second magnetic member comprises a second magnetic member body, a first rotating sleeve and a second rotating sleeve, wherein the first rotating sleeve and the second rotating sleeve are respectively fixed to two opposite ends of the second magnetic member body; The second shell has a first rotating groove and a second rotating groove, the first rotating groove and the second rotating groove are respectively arranged at two opposite ends of the mounting groove and are connected to the mounting groove, the first rotating sleeve and the second rotating sleeve are respectively supported on the first rotating groove and the second rotating groove, and are respectively rotatably matched with the first rotating groove and the second rotating groove.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein, The second magnetic member further includes a first buffer sleeve and a second buffer sleeve. The first buffer sleeve and the second buffer sleeve are respectively sleeved on opposite ends of the second magnetic member body, and the first buffer sleeve is disposed between the first rotating sleeve and the second magnetic member body, and the second buffer sleeve is disposed between the second rotating sleeve and the second magnetic member body.

9. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein, The first rotating groove and the second rotating groove are respectively provided with a first wear-resistant layer and a second wear-resistant layer, and the first rotating sleeve and the second rotating sleeve are respectively rotationally engaged with the first wear-resistant layer and the second wear-resistant layer.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The electronic device further includes a protective cover that wraps around the outer surface of the second magnetic member.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The protective cover includes a magnetic conduction portion and a magnetic isolation portion. The magnetic conduction portion and the magnetic isolation portion are fixedly connected, and when the second magnetic member is in the first state, the magnetic conduction portion is disposed on the side of the second magnetic member opposite to the first magnetic member.

12. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first magnetic member includes a plurality of first sub-magnetic members, the second magnetic member includes a plurality of second sub-magnetic members, and the plurality of first sub-magnetic members and the plurality of second sub-magnetic members are respectively fixedly connected; When the second magnetic member is in the first state, the plurality of first sub-magnetic members are respectively magnetically attracted to the plurality of second sub-magnetic members; When the second magnetic member is in the second state, the plurality of first sub-magnetic members respectively repel the plurality of second sub-magnetic members.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, There are a plurality of the first magnetic members and the second magnetic members, and the plurality of first magnetic members respectively cooperate with the corresponding plurality of second magnetic members.

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