Protective case for foldable electronic device and foldable electronic device assembly

Abstract

The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of protective cases for foldable electronic devices. Provided are a protective case for a foldable electronic device and a foldable electronic device assembly. The protective case for a foldable electronic device is configured to fold an electronic device. The foldable electronic device comprises a case and a flexible screen, wherein the flexible screen is connected to the case. The case comprises a first case and a second case. When the first case and the second case are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen of an external foldable area is exposed out of the first case and the second case. The protective case for a foldable electronic device comprises a protective case body and a flexible screen protective structure. The protective case body is engaged with the case of the foldable electronic device. The flexible screen protective structure is connected to the protective case body. The flexible screen protective structure comprises a protection portion. When the first case and the second case are folded relative to each other, the protection portion fits against at least a part of the flexible screen of the external foldable area. In this way, the protection portion can play a role in protecting at least the part of the flexible screen of the external foldable area, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the flexible screen.

Description

Foldable electronic device protective cases and foldable electronic device components

[0001] This application claims priority to two Chinese patent applications filed on May 31, 2024, with application number 202410706571.0 and entitled "Folding Electronic Device Protective Case and Folding Electronic Device Assembly", and filed on July 25, 2024, with application number 202411014989.1 and entitled "Folding Electronic Device Protective Case and Folding Electronic Device Assembly", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] Embodiments of this application provide a protective case for a foldable electronic device and a foldable electronic device assembly, relating to the technical field of protective cases for foldable electronic devices. Background Technology

[0003] The foldable electronic device includes a first housing and a second housing, which can be folded away from the flexible screen or unfolded relative to each other. For example, the folding method of the first housing and the second housing can be referred to as "outward folding".

[0004] When the first and second housings are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen in the outward folding area is exposed to the first and second housings, increasing the risk of damage to the flexible screen in the outward folding area. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Embodiments of this application provide a protective case for foldable electronic devices and a foldable electronic device assembly to reduce the risk of damage to flexible screens.

[0006] On one hand, embodiments of this application provide a protective case for a foldable electronic device. The protective case is used for foldable electronic devices. The foldable electronic device includes a housing and a flexible screen, the flexible screen being connected to the housing. The housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing being rotatably connected via a first pivot. The first housing and the second housing are folded away from the flexible screen; or, the first housing and the second housing are unfolded relative to each other. Wherein, when the first housing and the second housing are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen in the outward folding area is exposed to the first housing and the second housing. The protective case for the foldable electronic device includes a protective case body and a flexible screen protection structure. The protective case body is snapped into the housing of the foldable electronic device. The flexible screen protection structure is connected to the protective case body. The flexible screen protection structure includes a protective portion, which, when the first housing and the second housing are folded relative to each other, fits against at least a portion of the flexible screen in the outward folding area.

[0007] In the embodiments of this application, the protective shell body is snapped into the shell of the foldable electronic device, allowing the protective shell of the foldable electronic device to be connected to the foldable electronic device. Furthermore, connecting the protective shell and the foldable electronic device via this snap-fit ​​method improves the ease of assembly and disassembly.

[0008] When the first housing and the second housing are folded relative to each other, the protective part is attached to at least a portion of the flexible screen in the outward folding area, so that the protective part can protect at least a portion of the flexible screen in the outward folding area and reduce the risk of damage to the flexible screen in the outward folding area.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the protective unit includes a first magnetic clasp that engages with a first pivot when the first and second housings are folded relative to each other. This configuration improves the ease of attaching and detaching the protective unit from the flexible screen in the outward folding area, thereby enhancing the usability of the protective case for foldable electronic devices.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the protective structure includes a support plate with a receiving hole into which the first magnetic component is embedded. This arrangement allows the support plate to support and protect the first magnetic component, reducing the risk of breakage and improving the reliability of the protective case for foldable electronic devices.

[0011] In some possible implementations, there are multiple first magnetic attractors, with at least two of them spaced apart along the extension direction of the support plate. This arrangement allows the multiple first magnetic attractors to engage with the first rotating shaft at different positions along the extension direction (e.g., the second direction) of the support plate, thereby enabling the protective portion to adhere to the flexible screen in the outward folding area at different positions along the extension direction (e.g., the second direction) of the support plate. This improves the protective effect of the protective portion on the flexible screen in the outward folding area and reduces the risk of damage to the flexible screen in the outward folding area.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the support plate includes an injection-molded part and a metal sheet, which are injection-molded together. This configuration improves the mechanical strength of the support plate, enhances its protective effect on the first magnetic component, reduces the risk of breakage of the first magnetic component, and increases the reliability of the protective case for foldable electronic devices. Furthermore, the injection molding of the part and the metal sheet improves the reliability of their connection.

[0013] In some possible implementations, the metal sheet includes a metal sheet body and a metal connecting portion, which are connected together. The metal connecting portion is embedded within the injection-molded part. When the protective part is attached to the flexible screen of at least a portion of the outward-folding area, the metal sheet body is closer to the flexible screen relative to the first magnetic chuck. This arrangement allows the metal sheet body to isolate the first magnetic chuck from the flexible screen of the outward-folding area, reducing the risk of the first magnetic chuck impacting the flexible screen of the outward-folding area, causing damage to the flexible screen or the first magnetic chuck, when the protective part is attached to the flexible screen of the outward-folding area, thus improving the reliability of the protective case for foldable electronic devices.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the metal sheet body comprises a non-magnetic material. This configuration reduces the impact of the metal sheet body on the attraction between the first magnetic chuck and the first pivot, improves the reliability of the attraction between the protective part and the flexible screen of at least a portion of the outward folding area, and thus enhances the reliability of the protective case for foldable electronic devices.

[0015] In some possible implementations, the injection-molded part includes an injection-molded body and an injection-molded connecting portion, which are connected. A receiving hole is formed on the injection-molded body. A first button through-hole is formed on the injection-molded connecting portion, extending through the connecting portion along its thickness direction. When the protective portion is attached to the flexible screen of at least a portion of the outward-folding area, the first button through-hole exposes the button of the foldable electronic device. This arrangement reduces the impact of the protective shell on the foldable electronic device.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the protective structure further includes a first shielding portion located on the side of the first magnetic member away from the metal sheet, and which closes the opening of the receiving hole. This arrangement allows the first shielding portion to block the imprint of the first magnetic member, reducing the impact of the first magnetic member on the appearance of the protective part and improving the flatness of the outer surface of the protective part (the surface of the protective part away from the flexible screen when it is attached to the flexible screen).

[0017] In some possible implementations, the material of the first shield includes polycarbonate. This arrangement reduces the weight of the first shield, thereby reducing the weight of the protective case for foldable electronic devices.

[0018] In some possible implementations, when the first and second housings are folded relative to each other, the protective part engages with at least a portion of the flexible screen in the outward folding area. This arrangement allows the protective part to fit snugly against at least a portion of the flexible screen in the outward folding area, thereby protecting that portion. Furthermore, compared to a magnetic attraction method where the protective part is attracted to the flexible screen in the outward folding area, this snap-fit ​​method eliminates the need for magnetic attachments, simplifying the structure of the protective part and reducing the cost of the protective case for foldable electronic devices.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the flexible screen protection structure further includes a snap-fit ​​portion located on one side of the protection portion and connected to it along the extension direction of the protection portion. When the protection portion is fitted with the flexible screen of at least a portion of the outward-folding area, the snap-fit ​​portion engages with the end of the first pivot. This configuration improves the reliability of the fit between the protection portion and the flexible screen of the outward-folding area, thereby enhancing the reliability of the protective case for foldable electronic devices.

[0020] In some possible implementations, there are two latching parts, located on opposite sides of the protective part along its extension direction and connected to it respectively. This arrangement allows the two latching parts to engage with both ends of the first rotating shaft, improving the reliability of the protective case for foldable electronic devices.

[0021] In some possible implementations, when the latching part engages with the end of the first rotating shaft, the latching part protrudes beyond the flexible screen of the outward folding area along the thickness direction of the protective shell body. With this configuration, if the foldable electronic device is dropped or impacted, the latching part can collide with the foreign object before the flexible screen of the outward folding area and the flexible screen connected to the first shell, reducing the risk of direct collision between these screens and causing damage.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the housing also includes a third housing, which is rotatably connected to the second housing. The third and second housings are folded relative to each other toward the flexible screen; or, the third and second housings are unfolded relative to each other. The protective shell body is snapped into the third housing. Understandably, the second and third housings are folded relative to each other toward the flexible screen so that the flexible screen is not exposed to the third housing when the second and third housings are folded relative to each other. Therefore, by setting the protective shell body to snap into the third housing, the protective shell body can avoid obstructing the flexible screen, reducing the impact of the protective shell on the foldable electronic device.

[0023] In some possible implementations, the protective shell body has a first edge and a second edge disposed opposite to each other along a first direction. When the first and second shells are folded relative to each other, and when the second and third shells are folded relative to each other, the first edge is closer to the flexible screen in the outward folding region relative to the second edge. The flexible screen protective structure is connected to at least one of the first and second edges. This arrangement improves the connection flexibility between the flexible screen protective structure and the protective shell body.

[0024] In some possible implementations, the flexible screen protection structure also includes a window portion. When the first and second housings are folded relative to each other, and the second and third housings are folded relative to each other, the window portion covers at least a portion of the flexible screen connected to the first housing. The window portion includes a transparent material. The window portion is connected to a second edge, and the protective portion is connected to a first edge; or, the protective portion is connected to the window portion. By providing the window portion to cover at least a portion of the flexible screen connected to the first housing, the window portion can protect the flexible screen connected to the first housing. Furthermore, the window portion includes a transparent material, allowing the user to observe the information displayed on the flexible screen covered by the window portion, reducing the impact of the protective case on the foldable electronic device. Connecting the protective portion to the first edge or to the window portion improves the flexibility of the protective portion's design.

[0025] In some possible implementations, the flexible screen protection structure includes a first connecting portion that connects the protective shell body and the protective part. This arrangement allows the protective part to be connected to the protective shell body via the first connecting portion.

[0026] In some possible implementations, the first connecting portion includes a flexible material. This configuration allows the first connecting portion to bend freely, thereby enabling greater flexibility in the relative position of the protective shell body and the protective portion, improving the usability of the protective shell for foldable electronic devices, and reducing the impact of the protective shell on the foldable electronic devices.

[0027] In some possible implementations, the material of the first connecting part includes leather. This configuration improves the reliability of the first connecting part, thereby enhancing the reliability of the connection between the protective shell body and the protective part.

[0028] In some possible implementations, the protective case for the foldable electronic device further includes a second magnetic clasp connected to the window portion. The second magnetic clasp engages with a third magnetic clasp of the foldable electronic device. This configuration allows the window portion to be relatively fixed to the flexible screen connected to the first housing when the window portion covers at least a portion of the flexible screen, reducing the risk of movement between them and improving the protective effect of the window portion on the flexible screen. Furthermore, it ensures that the window portion is fixed relative to the foldable electronic device, preventing it from swinging freely and minimizing its impact on the device, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0029] In some possible implementations, the flexible screen protection structure also includes a buffer section connected to the protective section. When the protective section is in contact with at least a portion of the flexible screen in the outward folding area, the buffer section is located between the flexible screen in the outward folding area and the protective section. This arrangement can buffer the impact caused by the protective section on the flexible screen in the outward folding area when they are in contact, reducing the risk of damage to the flexible screen in the outward folding area.

[0030] On the other hand, embodiments of this application provide a foldable electronic device assembly. The foldable electronic device assembly includes a foldable electronic device and a protective shell for the foldable electronic device as described above. The foldable electronic device includes a shell and a flexible screen, the flexible screen being connected to the shell. The shell includes a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell being rotatably connected via a first pivot. The first shell and the second shell are folded away from the flexible screen; or, the first shell and the second shell are unfolded relative to each other. Wherein, when the first shell and the second shell are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen in the outward folding area is exposed to the first shell and the second shell. The protective shell body of the foldable electronic device protective shell is snapped into the shell. When the first shell and the second shell are folded relative to each other, the protective portion of the foldable electronic device protective shell is in contact with at least a portion of the flexible screen in the outward folding area.

[0031] The foldable electronic device assembly provided in the embodiments of this application includes the foldable electronic device protective case as described above, and therefore has all the above-described beneficial effects, which will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective case for a foldable electronic device provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the protective shell for the foldable electronic device shown in Figure 2 in some embodiments;

[0035] Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device protective case provided in some other embodiments of this application;

[0036] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the foldable electronic device protective case in Figure 4 in some embodiments;

[0037] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0038] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in some other embodiments of this application;

[0039] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the flexible screen protection structure provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0040] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the foldable electronic device protective case in Figure 2 in some other embodiments;

[0041] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram along the AA direction in some embodiments of the foldable electronic device protective case in Figure 2;

[0042] Figure 11 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of region G1 in Figure 10;

[0043] Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of the magnetic suction element and support plate provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the magnetic suction element and support plate in Figure 12 along the CC direction in some embodiments;

[0045] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an injection molded part provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0046] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the injection molded part in Figure 14 along the DD direction in some embodiments;

[0047] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support plate provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0048] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the injection molded part and the first shielding part provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0049] Figure 18 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device protective case provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0050] Figure 19 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure in some embodiments of Figure 18;

[0051] Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device protective case provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0052] Figure 21 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure in some embodiments of Figure 20;

[0053] Figure 22 is a schematic diagram of the structure of an injection molded part provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0054] Figure 23 is a structural schematic diagram of the appearance component of the first rotating shaft provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0055] Figure 24 is a schematic diagram showing the matching relationship between the protective structure and the appearance component provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0056] Figure 25 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective shell body provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0057] Figure 26 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device protective case provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0058] Figure 27 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0059] Figure 28 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the foldable electronic device protective case in Figure 20 in some other embodiments;

[0060] Figure 29 is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the foldable electronic device protective case in Figure 4 in some other embodiments;

[0061] Figure 30 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram along the BB direction of the foldable electronic device protective case in Figure 4 in some embodiments;

[0062] Figure 31 is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device protective case provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0063] Figure 32 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the window portion provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0064] Figure 33 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0065] Figure 34 is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in some embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0066] The technical solutions in some embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments provided in this application are within the protection scope of this application.

[0067] Unless the context otherwise requires, throughout the specification and claims, the term "comprising" is interpreted as open-ended and encompassing, meaning "including, but not limited to." In the description of the specification, terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" are intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic associated with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic may be included in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0068] Hereinafter, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0069] As used herein, “perpendicular” and “parallel” include the described situation and situations that are similar to the described situation, within an acceptable deviation range, which is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, “perpendicular” includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity can be 5%.

[0070] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device provided in some embodiments of this application. It can be understood that, in the accompanying drawings of this application, taking Figure 1 as an example, in order to clearly show the structure of the drawings, a gap is shown between the flexible screen 201 connected to the second housing 212 and the flexible screen 201 connected to the third housing 213, which does not represent that the two are spaced apart.

[0071] In some examples, as shown in Figure 1, the foldable electronic device 200 includes a housing 210 and a flexible screen 201 connected to the housing 210.

[0072] For example, the substrate of the flexible screen 201 is made of a flexible material, giving the flexible screen 201 the characteristic of being bendable. For instance, the substrate of the flexible screen 201 can be made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or it can be made of other flexible materials.

[0073] Understandably, the flexible screen 201 can display image information. For example, the flexible screen 201 can be a liquid crystal display (LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, an active matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display, a flex light-emitting diode (FLED) display, a sub-millimeter light-emitting diode (Mini LED) display, a micro light-emitting diode (Micro LED) display, a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display, etc. Alternatively, the flexible screen 201 can also be other types of displays.

[0074] The flexible screen 201 is connected to the housing 210 so that the housing 210 can support and protect the flexible screen 201, reducing the risk of damage to the flexible screen 201. For example, the housing 210 and the flexible screen 201 can be connected by adhesive. Alternatively, the housing 210 and the flexible screen 201 can be connected by other methods.

[0075] In some examples, as shown in Figure 1, the housing 210 may include a first housing 211 and a second housing 212, which are rotatably connected by a first pivot 202. The first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded away from the flexible screen 201; or, the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are unfolded relative to each other.

[0076] For example, when the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the included angle between the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 is approximately 0°. For example, the included angle between the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 can be 0.5°, 1°, 2°, or 3°, etc. When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are unfolded relative to each other, the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are arranged along the first direction X. At this time, the included angle between the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 is approximately 180°. For example, the included angle between the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 can be 178°, 179°, 181°, or 182°, etc.

[0077] In some examples, as shown in Figure 1, housing 210 further includes a third housing 213, which is rotatably connected to the second housing 212. The third housing 213 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other toward the flexible screen 201; or, the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 are unfolded relative to each other.

[0078] For example, as shown in Figure 1, the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 can be rotatably connected by the second pivot 203, so that the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 can be folded or unfolded relative to each other by the second pivot 203.

[0079] When the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the included angle between the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 is approximately 0°. For example, the included angle between the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 can be 0.5°, 1°, 2°, or 3°, etc. When the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 are unfolded relative to each other, the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 are arranged along the first direction X. At this time, the included angle between the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 is approximately 180°. For example, the included angle between the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 can be 178°, 179°, 181°, or 182°, etc.

[0080] Understandably, the flexible screen 201 has a bending area and a non-bending area. When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, and the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen 201 in the bending area is in a bent state, while the flexible screen 201 in the non-bending area is not bent. For example, the flexible screen 201 in the bending area can be connected to a pivot (e.g., the first pivot 202 and the second pivot 203), and the flexible screen 201 in the non-bending area can be connected to a housing 210 (e.g., the first housing 211, the second housing 212, and the third housing 213).

[0081] As shown in Figure 1, the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded away from the flexible screen 201, such that when the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, a portion of the flexible screen 201 in the bent area (the flexible screen 201 connected to the first pivot 202) can be exposed to the first housing 211 and the second housing 212. The second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded relative to the flexible screen 201, such that when the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded relative to each other, another portion of the flexible screen 201 in the bent area (the flexible screen 201 connected to the second pivot 203) will not be exposed to the second housing 212 and the third housing 213.

[0082] For example, the way the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other can be called "outward folding," and the way the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded can be called "inward folding." The flexible screen 201 exposed in a portion of the bending area of ​​the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 is called the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area, and the flexible screen 201 that is not exposed in another portion of the bending area of ​​the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 is called the flexible screen 201b of the inward folding area.

[0083] That is, the flexible screen 201 in the bending region includes an outwardly folded flexible screen 201a and an inwardly folded flexible screen 201b. When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen 201a in the outwardly folded region is exposed to the first housing 211 and the second housing 212. When the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen 201b in the inwardly folded region is not exposed to the second housing 212 and the third housing 213.

[0084] When the housing 210 includes a first housing 211, a second housing 212, and a third housing 213, the foldable electronic device 200 can be folded into three folds. It is understood that the housing 210 may also include a fourth housing, a fifth housing, and a sixth housing, etc. (not shown in the figures), in which case the foldable electronic device 200 can be folded into more folds. The embodiments of this application take the foldable electronic device 200 including a first housing 211, a second housing 212, and a third housing 213 as an example for further illustration.

[0085] Understandably, when the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, and the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the foldable electronic device 200 is in a folded state (see Figure 1). When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are unfolded relative to each other, and the third housing 213 and the second housing 212 are unfolded relative to each other, the foldable electronic device 200 is in an unfolded and semi-folded state. When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are in an unfolded state, and the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are in a folded state, the foldable electronic device 200 is in a semi-folded and semi-unfolded state.

[0086] In some examples, as shown in Figure 1, the foldable electronic device 200 may include at least two third magnetic elements 205, which are respectively disposed within the first housing 211 and the second housing 212. When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the third magnetic elements 205 located in the first housing 211 and the third magnetic elements 205 located in the second housing 212 can be attracted to each other to fix the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 relative to each other, reducing the risk of wobbling between the two housings when they are folded relative to each other and improving the reliability of the foldable electronic device 200. For example, the third magnetic element 205 may be a magnet.

[0087] In some examples, the third magnetic element 205 may also be disposed within the third housing 213, so that the third housing 213 can be attracted to the first housing 211 or the second housing 212.

[0088] For example, as shown in Figure 1, the foldable electronic device 200 may further include a speaker 204 located within the housing 210. For instance, the speaker 204 may be located within the first housing 211. Alternatively, the speaker 204 may be located within the second housing 212 or the third housing 213. In some examples, there may be multiple speakers 204, and these speakers 204 may be disposed in at least one or at least two of the first housing 211, the second housing 212, and the third housing 213. The embodiments of this application do not further limit the placement of the speaker 204.

[0089] As shown in Figure 1, when the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area is exposed to the first housing 211 and the second housing 212, increasing the risk of damage to the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area. Furthermore, to make the flexible screen 201 easier to bend, the thickness of the flexible screen 201 in the bending area (e.g., the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area) is usually less than the thickness of the flexible screen 201 in the non-bending area, further increasing the risk of damage to the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area.

[0090] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device protective case provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 3 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of the foldable electronic device protective case in Figure 2 in some embodiments. Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device protective case provided in other embodiments of this application. Figure 5 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of the foldable electronic device protective case in Figure 4 in some embodiments.

[0091] Based on this, as shown in Figures 2, 3, 4, and 5, embodiments of this application provide a protective case 100 for a foldable electronic device. The protective case 100 is used for a foldable electronic device 200. The protective case 100 includes a protective case body 110 and a flexible screen protection structure 120. The protective case body 110 is snapped into the housing 210 of the foldable electronic device 200. The flexible screen protection structure 120 is connected to the protective case body 110.

[0092] For example, the protective case body 110 can snap onto at least one of the first housing 211, the second housing 212, and the third housing 213, so that the foldable electronic device protective case 100 can be connected to the foldable electronic device 200. Connecting the foldable electronic device protective case 100 and the foldable electronic device 200 by snap-fit ​​improves the ease of assembly and disassembly of both.

[0093] The flexible screen protection structure 120 can be directly connected to the protective shell body 110, or it can be indirectly connected through other components (such as the first connecting part 121 and the window part 125).

[0094] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in other embodiments of this application. It is understood that, in the accompanying drawings of this application, taking Figures 6 and 7 as examples, gaps are shown between the protective shell body 110 and the housing 210, and between the flexible screen protection structure 120 and the foldable electronic device 200, but this does not represent that the protective shell body 110 and the housing 210, and the flexible screen protection structure 120 and the foldable electronic device 200 are spaced apart.

[0095] For example, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the protective shell body 110 can be snapped into the third shell 213.

[0096] Understandably, the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded relative to each other toward the flexible screen 201, so that the flexible screen 201 is not exposed to the third housing 213 when the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded relative to each other. Therefore, the protective shell body 110 is set to engage with the third housing 213, which can prevent the protective shell body 110 from obstructing the flexible screen 201 and reduce the impact of the protective shell 100 of the foldable electronic device on the foldable electronic device 200.

[0097] Understandably, the shape of the protective shell body 110 is adapted to the shape of the third shell 213, allowing the protective shell body 110 to snap into the third shell 213. In some examples, the camera (not shown) of the foldable electronic device 200 is embedded in a camera through-hole in the third shell 213. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the protective shell body 110 has a camera through-hole P2. When the protective shell body 110 is snapped into the third shell 213, the camera through-hole P2 can expose the camera of the foldable electronic device 200, preventing the protective shell body 110 from obstructing the camera of the foldable electronic device 200.

[0098] In some examples, as shown in Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5, the protective shell body 110 may also have a charging interface through hole P3. When the protective shell body 110 is engaged with the third shell 213, the charging interface through hole P3 can expose the charging interface of the foldable electronic device 200, thus preventing the protective shell body 110 from blocking the charging interface of the foldable electronic device 200.

[0099] Understandably, the flexible screen protection structure 120 is used to protect the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area. In some examples, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, the flexible screen protection structure 120 includes a protective portion 122. When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the protective portion 122 is in contact with at least a portion of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area.

[0100] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, when the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the protective part 122 can be located along the thickness direction Z of the protective housing body 110 on the side of the protective housing body 110 closer to the folded electronic device 200, and can be attached to at least a portion of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area, thereby protecting at least a portion of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area and reducing the risk of damage to the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area. For example, the protective part 122 can be attached to the entire flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area, or the protective part 122 can be attached to a portion of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area.

[0101] For example, by using the above configuration, the reliability of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area can be improved by several times.

[0102] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the flexible screen protection structure provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0103] In some examples, as shown in Figure 8, a button through-hole P1 is provided on the flexible screen protective structure 120. When the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of at least a portion of the outward folding area, the button through-hole P1 can expose the buttons of the foldable electronic device 200. In other examples, the button through-hole P1 can also be provided on the protective shell body 110 (see Figure 4).

[0104] By creating a button through-hole P1, the impact of the protective case 100 on the foldable electronic device 200 can be reduced, improving the ease of operation of the foldable electronic device 200. Furthermore, the button through-hole P1 is located on the flexible screen protection structure 120 or the protective case body 110, increasing the flexibility in creating the button through-hole P1.

[0105] In some examples, the protective part 122 can be magnetically attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folded area. The structure of the protective part 122 when it is magnetically attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folded area will be illustrated below.

[0106] Figure 9 is an exploded view of the protective case for the foldable electronic device in Figure 2 in some embodiments. Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the protective case for the foldable electronic device in Figure 2 along the AA direction in some embodiments. Figure 11 is a partially enlarged view of region G1 in Figure 10.

[0107] In some examples, as shown in Figures 9, 10 and 11, the protective part 122 includes a first magnetic member 131, which engages with the first rotating shaft 202 when the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other.

[0108] For example, the first magnetic clasp 131 can be a magnet. The first magnetic clasp 131 can be attracted to the magnetic component of the first rotating shaft 202. Understandably, when the first magnetic clasp 131 is attracted to the first rotating shaft 202, at least a portion of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area can be located between the first magnetic clasp 131 and the first rotating shaft 202, so that the protective part 122 can fit against at least a portion of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area, thereby protecting at least a portion of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area.

[0109] Furthermore, by adopting the above-mentioned arrangement, the ease of attaching and separating the protective part 122 from the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area is improved, thereby improving the ease of use of the protective case 100 for foldable electronic devices.

[0110] Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of the magnetic suction component and support plate provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 13 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the magnetic suction component and support plate in Figure 12 along the CC direction in some embodiments. Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of the injection molded part provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 15 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the injection molded part in Figure 14 along the DD direction in some embodiments. Figure 16 is a structural schematic diagram of the support plate provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0111] In some examples, as shown in FIG11, the protective part 122 includes a support plate 132. As shown in FIG12, FIG13, FIG14 and FIG15, the support plate 132 has a receiving hole Q, and the first magnetic member 131 is embedded in the receiving hole Q.

[0112] For example, the shape of the receiving hole Q is the same as the shape of the first magnetic member 131, so that the first magnetic member 131 can be embedded in the receiving hole Q. The receiving hole Q can be a through hole, in which case the receiving hole Q penetrates the support plate 132 along the thickness direction of the support plate 132. Alternatively, the receiving hole Q can also be a blind hole, in which case the receiving hole Q does not penetrate the support plate 132 along the thickness direction of the support plate 132.

[0113] Understandably, embedding the first magnetic clasp 131 into the receiving hole Q enables the support plate 132 to support and protect the first magnetic clasp 131, reducing the risk of the first magnetic clasp 131 breaking and improving the reliability of the foldable electronic device protective case 100.

[0114] In some examples, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, there are multiple first magnetic elements 131, and at least two of the multiple first magnetic elements 131 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the support plate 132.

[0115] The support plate 132 can extend along a second direction Y, which intersects with the first direction X. For example, the second direction Y can be perpendicular to the first direction X, or the second direction Y can form an acute angle with the first direction X. The thickness direction Z of the protective shell body 110 is perpendicular to the plane containing the first direction X and the second direction Y.

[0116] For example, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, a plurality of first magnetic elements 131 can form at least two magnetic groups 131a, and each magnetic group 131a includes at least two first magnetic elements 131. The number of first magnetic elements 131 in different magnetic groups 131a can be the same or different. At least two first magnetic elements 131 in the same magnetic group 131a are arranged adjacent to each other along the extension direction of the support plate 132 (e.g., the second direction Y).

[0117] As shown in Figures 14 and 15, there are multiple receiving holes Q, which are spaced apart along the extension direction (e.g., the second direction Y) of the support plate 132. A magnetic assemblies 131a are embedded in one receiving hole Q, so that the multiple magnetic assemblies 131a can be spaced apart along the extension direction (e.g., the second direction Y) of the support plate 132. That is, at least two of the multiple first magnetic members 131 can be spaced apart along the extension direction (e.g., the second direction Y) of the support plate 132.

[0118] Alternatively, a first magnetic member 131 may be embedded in a receiving hole Q, and multiple receiving holes Q may be spaced apart along the extension direction of the support plate 132 (e.g., the second direction Y), so that multiple first magnetic members 131 can be spaced apart along the extension direction of the support plate 132 (e.g., the second direction Y).

[0119] Understandably, at least two of the plurality of first magnetic attractors 131 are spaced apart along the extension direction (e.g., the second direction Y) of the support plate 132, so that the plurality of first magnetic attractors 131 can attract the first rotating shaft 202 at different positions along the extension direction (e.g., the second direction Y) of the support plate 132, thereby enabling the protective part 122 to adhere to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area at different positions along the extension direction (e.g., the second direction Y) of the support plate 132, thereby improving the protective effect of the protective part 122 on the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area and reducing the risk of damage to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area.

[0120] In some examples, as shown in Figure 16, the support plate 132 includes an injection molded part 132a and a metal sheet 132b, which are injection molded.

[0121] For example, the material of injection molded part 132a may include plastic, and the material of metal sheet 132b may include steel. Alternatively, injection molded part 132a and metal sheet 132b may also be made of other materials. Injection molding of injection molded part 132a and metal sheet 132b can improve the mechanical strength of support plate 132, improve the protective effect of support plate 132 on first magnetic 131, reduce the risk of breakage of first magnetic 131, and improve the reliability of use of foldable electronic device protective case 100. Furthermore, by providing injection molding of injection molded part 132a and metal sheet 132b, the connection reliability between the two can be improved.

[0122] In some examples, as shown in Figure 13, the receiving metal sheet 132b includes a metal sheet body 132b1 and a metal connecting portion 132b2, which are connected together. For example, the metal sheet body 132b1 and the metal connecting portion 132b2 are integrally formed to improve the reliability of their connection.

[0123] The metal connector 132b2 is embedded in the injection molded part 132a. When the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of at least a portion of the outward folded area, the metal sheet body 132b1 is closer to the flexible screen 201a relative to the first magnetic member 131.

[0124] As shown in Figures 14 and 15, the receiving hole Q is formed on the injection molded part 132a and extends through the injection molded part 132a along its thickness direction. A metal connecting portion 132b2 is embedded within the injection molded part 132a, allowing the metal sheet 132b to connect with the injection molded part 132a. Furthermore, the metal sheet body 132b1 closes one opening of the receiving hole Q.

[0125] The first magnetic clasp 131 is embedded in the receiving hole Q and is located on one side of the metal sheet body 132b1. When the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of at least a portion of the outward folding area, the metal sheet body 132b1 is closer to the flexible screen 201a relative to the first magnetic clasp 131. In this way, the metal sheet body 132b1 can isolate the first magnetic clasp 131 and the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area, reducing the risk that the first magnetic clasp 131 will collide with the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area when the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area, causing damage to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area or the first magnetic clasp 131, thereby improving the reliability of the foldable electronic device protective case 100.

[0126] In some examples, when the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folded area, as shown in FIG16, the surface of the metal sheet body 132b1 on the side near the flexible screen 201 is flush with the surface of the injection molded part 132a on the side near the flexible screen 201, so as to improve the structural regularity of the support plate 132.

[0127] In some examples, the metal sheet body 132b1 comprises a non-magnetic material.

[0128] This configuration reduces the impact of the metal sheet body 132b1 on the attraction between the first magnetic accumulator 131 and the first rotating shaft 202, improves the reliability of the attraction between the protective part 122 and the flexible screen 201a of at least a portion of the outward folding area, and thus improves the reliability of the foldable electronic device protective case 100.

[0129] For example, the material of the metal sheet body 132b1 may include non-magnetic steel. Alternatively, the metal sheet body 132b1 may also be other non-magnetic metal materials. The embodiments of this application do not further limit the material of the metal sheet body 132b1. It is understood that the materials of the metal sheet body 132b1 and the metal connecting portion 132b2 may be the same or different.

[0130] In some examples, as shown in Figures 14 and 15, the injection molded part 132a includes an injection molded part body 132a1 and an injection molded connecting part 132a2, which are connected together. A receiving hole Q is formed on the injection molded part body 132a1.

[0131] For example, the injection molded part body 132a1 and the injection molded connecting part 132a2 are integrally molded to improve the reliability of the connection between them. The receiving hole Q penetrates the injection molded part body 132a1 along the thickness direction of the injection molded part body 132a1.

[0132] When the button through-hole P1 is formed on the flexible screen protective structure 120, as shown in Figures 14 and 15, a first button through-hole P1a is formed on the injection-molded connecting portion 132a2, and the first button through-hole P1a penetrates the injection-molded connecting portion 132a2 along the thickness direction of the injection-molded connecting portion 132a2. For example, the first button through-hole P1a can communicate with other through holes (such as the second button through-hole P1b formed on the first connecting portion 121) to form the button through-hole P1. When the protective portion 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of at least a portion of the outward folding area, the first button through-hole P1a can expose the buttons of the folding electronic device 200.

[0133] Understandably, the first button through hole P1a is provided on the injection-molded connection part 132a2, which can reduce the impact of the protective shell 100 of the foldable electronic device on the foldable electronic device 200.

[0134] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the injection molded part and the first shielding part provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0135] In some examples, as shown in Figures 11 and 17, the flexible screen protection structure 120 also includes a first blocking portion 126, which is located on the side of the first magnetic member 131 away from the metal sheet body 132b1 and closes the opening of the receiving hole Q.

[0136] For example, the number of first blocking portions 126 can be the same as the number of receiving holes Q, with one first blocking portion 126 closing the opening of one receiving hole Q. Alternatively, the number of first blocking portions 126 can also be one, with one first blocking portion 126 closing the openings of a plurality of receiving holes Q spaced apart along the second direction Y.

[0137] The first shielding part 126 is located on the side of the first magnetic member 131 away from the metal sheet body 132b1 and closes the opening of the receiving hole Q, so that the first shielding part 126 can shield the imprint of the first magnetic member 131, reduce the impact of the first magnetic member 131 on the appearance of the protective part 122, and improve the flatness of the outer surface of the protective part 122 (the surface of the protective part 122 away from the flexible screen 201 when it is attached to the flexible screen 201).

[0138] In some examples, the material of the first shield 126 includes polycarbonate (PC). This arrangement reduces the weight of the first shield 126, thereby reducing the weight of the foldable electronic device protective case 100.

[0139] Understandably, the first shielding part 126 can also be made of other non-metallic materials, and the embodiments of this application do not further limit the material of the first shielding part 126.

[0140] In other examples, when the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the protective part 122 engages with the flexible screen 201a of at least a portion of the outward folded area.

[0141] Understandably, at least a portion of the protective part 122 is snapped into the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area, allowing the protective part 122 to adhere to at least a portion of the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area, thereby protecting at least a portion of the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area. Furthermore, by using a snap-fit ​​method, compared to having the protective part 122 magnetically attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area, no magnetic attachment is required, simplifying the structure of the protective part and reducing the cost of the protective case 100 for the foldable electronic device.

[0142] For example, the curvature of the protective part 122 is the same as or approximately the same as the curvature of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area, so that the protective part 122 can be engaged with the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area.

[0143] Figure 18 is a structural schematic diagram of a protective case for a foldable electronic device provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 19 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of Figure 18 in some embodiments. Figure 20 is a structural schematic diagram of a protective case for a foldable electronic device provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 21 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of Figure 20 in some embodiments. Figure 22 is a structural schematic diagram of an injection molded part provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 23 is a structural schematic diagram of the appearance part of the first rotating shaft provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 24 is a schematic diagram of the matching relationship between the protective structure and the appearance part provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0144] In some examples, as shown in Figures 18, 19, 20, and 21, the flexible screen protection structure 120 further includes a snap-fit ​​portion 124, which is located on one side of the protection portion 122 and connected to it along the extending direction of the protection portion 122. For example, the snap-fit ​​portion 124 and the protection portion 122 can be an integrally molded structure to improve the reliability of their connection. When the protection portion 122 includes a support plate 132, as shown in Figure 22, the snap-fit ​​portion 124 can be integrally molded with the injection-molded part 132a of the support plate 132.

[0145] For example, as shown in Figure 23, the first rotating shaft 202 may include an outer component 2021. The outer component 2021 may include a protruding end 2021a and a connecting rod 2021b. The connecting rod 2021b may extend along the second direction Y. There are two protruding ends 2021a, which are located on both sides of the connecting rod 2021b along the second direction Y and are respectively connected to the connecting rod 2021b. For example, the protruding end 2021a and the connecting rod 2021b may be an integrally formed structure to improve the connection reliability between the two.

[0146] As shown in Figure 23, along the second direction Y, there are positions where the protruding end 2021a is connected to the connecting rod 2021b and positions where the protruding end 2021a is not connected to the connecting rod 2021b. For example, the protruding end 2021a resembles a mushroom head shape.

[0147] As shown in Figure 24, when the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of at least a portion of the outward folded area, the snap-fit ​​part 124 snaps into the end of the first rotating shaft 202.

[0148] Understandably, when the protective portion 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of at least a portion of the outward folded area, the snap-fit ​​portion 124 snaps into the protruding end 2021a. When the protective portion 122 is separated from the flexible screen 201a of at least a portion of the outward folded area, the snap-fit ​​portion 124 separates from the protruding end 2021a.

[0149] In some examples, the shape of the protective portion 122 is adapted to the shape of the protruding end 2021a, so that the snap-fit ​​portion 124 can snap into the protruding end 2021a. In other examples, one of the protective portion 122 and the protruding end 2021a is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a groove, so that the protrusion can be embedded in the groove, allowing the protective portion 122 to snap into the protruding end 2021a. In still other examples, the protective portion 122 and the protruding end 2021a can also snap into each other in other ways. The embodiments of this application do not further limit the snap-fit ​​method of the protective portion 122 and the protruding end 2021a.

[0150] By setting the snap-fit ​​part 124, the flexible screen protection structure 120 can be connected to the first rotating shaft 202 by snap-fit, which improves the reliability of the fit between the protection part 122 and the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area, thereby improving the reliability of the foldable electronic device protective shell 100.

[0151] In some examples, as shown in Figures 18, 19, 20 and 21, there are two snap-fit ​​portions 124. The two snap-fit ​​portions 124 are located on both sides of the protection portion 122 along the extension direction of the protection portion 122 and are respectively connected to the protection portion 122.

[0152] This allows the two latching parts 124 to latch onto both ends of the first rotating shaft 202 respectively, improving the reliability of the latching between the flexible screen protection structure 120 and the first rotating shaft 202, thereby improving the reliability of the foldable electronic device protective case 100.

[0153] Understandably, the two snap-fit ​​parts 124 can snap into the two ends of the first rotating shaft 202 in the same or different ways.

[0154] In some examples, when the snap-fit ​​portion 124 snaps into the end of the first rotating shaft 202, the snap-fit ​​portion 124 protrudes out of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area along the thickness direction Z of the protective shell body 110.

[0155] In some examples, as shown in FIG24, when the snap-fit ​​portion 124 is snapped into the end of the first rotating shaft 202, the snap-fit ​​portion 124 can cover the protruding end 2021a, so that along the thickness direction Z of the protective shell body 110, the snap-fit ​​portion 124 can protrude from the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area.

[0156] When the latching part 124 is latched at the end of the first rotating shaft 202, along the thickness direction Z of the protective shell body 110, the latching part 124 protrudes from the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area. When the folding electronic device 200 is dropped or impacted, the latching part 124 can collide with foreign objects before the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area and the flexible screen 201 connected to the first shell 211, reducing the risk of the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area and the flexible screen 201 connected to the first shell 211 directly colliding with foreign objects and causing damage to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area and the flexible screen 201 connected to the first shell 211.

[0157] In some examples, as shown in Figures 18 and 19, the flexible screen protection structure 120 further includes a buffer portion 123 connected to the protection portion 122. When the protection portion 122 is in contact with the flexible screen 201a in at least a portion of the outward folded area, the buffer portion 123 is located between the flexible screen 201a in the outward folded area and the protection portion 122.

[0158] For example, the buffer portion 123 may include a flexible material to provide cushioning. For instance, the buffer portion 123 may include soft rubber. When the protective portion 122 includes a support plate 132, the buffer portion 123 may be connected to the surface of the injection molded part 132a and the metal sheet 132b of the support plate 132 on the side away from the first magnetic member 131.

[0159] For example, when the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folded area, the buffer part 123 can directly contact the flexible screen 201a of the outward folded area.

[0160] By providing the buffer part 123, the impact of the protective part 122 on the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area when the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area can be buffered, thereby reducing the risk of damage to the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding area.

[0161] Figure 25 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective case body provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 26 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective case for a foldable electronic device provided in yet another embodiment of this application. Figure 27 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in yet another embodiment of this application.

[0162] In some examples, as shown in FIG25, the protective shell body 110 has a first edge 110a and a second edge 110b disposed opposite each other along a first direction X. When the first shell 211 and the second shell 212 are folded relative to each other, and the second shell 212 and the third shell 213 are folded relative to each other, the first edge 110a is closer to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding region relative to the second edge 110b. The flexible screen protection structure 120 is connected to at least one of the first edge 110a and the second edge 110b.

[0163] For example, the flexible screen protection structure 120 may be connected to the first edge 110a (see Figure 2), or the flexible screen protection structure 120 may be connected to the second edge 110b (see Figure 4), or, as shown in Figures 26 and 27, the flexible screen protection structure 120 may be connected to the first edge 110a and the second edge 110b.

[0164] When the flexible screen protection structure 120 is connected to the second edge 110b, or when the flexible screen protection structure 120 is connected to the first edge 110a and the second edge 110b, the flexible screen protection structure 120 can surround the portion of the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 that is away from the third housing 213 (see Figures 7 and 25).

[0165] By connecting the flexible screen protection structure 120 to at least one of the first edge 110a and the second edge 110b, the connection flexibility between the flexible screen protection structure 120 and the protective shell body 110 can be improved.

[0166] Figure 28 is an exploded view of the protective case for the foldable electronic device in Figure 20 in some other embodiments. Figure 29 is an exploded view of the protective case for the foldable electronic device in Figure 4 in some other embodiments. Figure 30 is a cross-sectional view of the protective case for the foldable electronic device in Figure 4 along the BB direction in some embodiments.

[0167] In some examples, as shown in Figures 28, 29, and 30, the flexible screen protection structure 120 further includes a window portion 125. As shown in Figure 27, when the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, and the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded relative to each other, the window portion 125 covers at least a portion of the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211. The window portion 125 includes a transparent material.

[0168] Understandably, the window portion 125 is configured to cover at least a portion of the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211, thereby enabling the window portion 125 to protect the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211. Furthermore, the window portion 125 includes a transparent material, allowing the user to observe the information displayed on the flexible screen 201 covered by the window portion 125, thus reducing the impact of the protective case 100 on the foldable electronic device 200.

[0169] In some examples, as shown in FIG27, the window portion 125 is connected to the second edge 110b, and the protective portion 122 is connected to the first edge 110a; or, as shown in FIG30, the protective portion 122 is connected to the window portion 125. When the protective portion 122 is connected to the window portion 125, one side of the window portion 125 is connected to the protective housing body 110, and the other side is connected to the protective portion 122.

[0170] Understandably, by connecting the protection unit 122 to the first edge 110a or connecting the protection unit 122 to the window unit 125, the flexibility of the protection unit 122 can be improved.

[0171] Understandably, when the viewing window 125 is connected to the second edge 110b, and the protective portion 122 is connected to the first edge 110a, the flexible screen protective structure 120 is connected to both the first edge 110a and the second edge 110b. When the protective portion 122 is connected to the viewing window 125, the flexible screen protective structure 120 is connected to the second edge 110b. When the flexible screen protective structure 120 includes only the protective portion 122 and does not include the viewing window 125, the flexible screen protective structure 120 (i.e., the protective portion 122) is connected to the first edge 110a.

[0172] The following example, using the flexible screen protection structure 120 including the protection part 122 and the window part 125, will be further illustrated.

[0173] Understandably, as shown in FIG27, when the protective part 122 is connected to the first edge 110a, the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, and the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded relative to each other. The protective part 122 can be located on the side of the protective housing body 110 near the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area along the first direction X, reducing the distance between the protective part 122 and the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area, so that the protective part 122 can fit with the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area.

[0174] Furthermore, the protective portion 122 is connected to the first edge 110a, and the window portion 125 is connected to the second edge 110b, which can reduce the mutual influence between the protective portion 122 and the window portion 125. For example, when the protective portion 122 is connected to the first edge 110a, the protective portion 122 can be magnetically attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area.

[0175] When the protective part 122 is connected to the window part 125, the window part 125 covers at least a portion of the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211, so that the protective part 122 can be located on one side of the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding region along the first direction X (see FIG7), so that the protective part 122 can fit with the flexible screen 201a in the outward folding region.

[0176] For example, the window portion 125 and the protective portion 122 can be a single molded structure to improve the reliability of the connection between them. The protective portion 122 and the window portion 125 can be made of the same material or different materials. For example, when the protective portion 122 is connected to the side of the window portion 125 away from the protective housing body 110, the protective portion 122 can be attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area by snap-fit.

[0177] For example, when the protective part 122 is connected to the first edge 110a, the button through-hole P1 can be formed on the flexible screen protective structure 120. When the protective part 122 is connected to the second edge 110b, the button through-hole P1 can be formed on the protective shell body 110.

[0178] In some examples, as shown in Figure 27, the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211 has a first region A1 and a second region A2 sequentially arranged along a first direction X. When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are unfolded relative to each other, the first region A1 is closer to the second housing 212 than the second region A2. Understandably, the widths of the first region A1 and the second region A2 along the first direction X can be the same or different. In some examples, the width of the first region A1 along the first direction X is greater than the width of the second region A2 along the first direction X.

[0179] The window portion 125 includes a window portion body 125a. When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, and the second housing 212 and the third housing 213 are folded relative to each other, the window portion body 125a covers the second region A2.

[0180] Understandably, the window body 125a includes a transparent material. In this way, when the window body 125a covers the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211, the user can observe the information displayed on the second area A2 through the window body 125a, reducing the impact of the foldable electronic device protective case 100 on the foldable electronic device 200.

[0181] In some examples, as shown in FIG28, when the protective part 122 is connected to the first edge 110a, the flexible screen protection structure 120 further includes a first connecting part 121, which connects the protective shell body 110 and the protective part 122.

[0182] For example, the first connecting part 121 can be connected to the protective shell body 110 and the protective part 122 by adhesive bonding, or the first connecting part 121 can also be connected to the protective shell body 110 and the protective part 122 by snap-fit ​​or bolt connection. The connection method between the first connecting part 121 and the protective shell body 110 and the connection method between the first connecting part 121 and the protective part 122 can be the same or different.

[0183] When the protective part 122 includes the support plate 132, the first connecting part 121 can be connected to the injection molding connecting part 132a2 of the support plate 132, or the first connecting part 121 can also be connected to the injection molding connecting part 132a2 of the support plate 132 and the injection molded part body 132a1.

[0184] For example, a button through-hole P1 is formed on the flexible screen protection structure 120, as shown in Figure 28. A second button through-hole P1b can be formed on the first connecting part 121, and the second button through-hole P1b penetrates the first connecting part 121 along its thickness direction. The first button through-hole P1a formed on the injection-molded connecting part 132a2 and the second button through-hole P1b formed on the first connecting part 121 can have the same or different shapes. The first button through-hole P1a and the second button through-hole P1b are connected to form the button through-hole P1.

[0185] In some examples, as shown in Figure 28, a button avoidance groove 1261 may be provided on the first blocking part 126. The button avoidance groove 1261 is connected to the first button through hole P1a and the second button through hole P1b to avoid the first blocking part 126 from blocking the buttons of the folding electronic device 200.

[0186] In some examples, the first connection 121 includes a flexible material.

[0187] Understandably, the first connecting part 121 is made of a flexible material, so that the first connecting part 121 can be bent freely, and the relative position of the protective shell body 110 and the protective part 122 can be more flexible.

[0188] For example, when the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are unfolded relative to each other, the protective part 122 can be located on the side of the protective housing body 110 away from the flexible screen 201 along the thickness direction Z of the protective housing body 110, thereby reducing the impact of the protective part 122 on the foldable electronic device 200. When the first housing 211 and the second housing 212 are folded relative to each other, the protective part 122 can be located on the side of the protective housing body 110 closer to the flexible screen 201 along the thickness direction Z of the protective housing body 110, so that the protective part 122 can fit against at least a portion of the outward folded area of ​​the flexible screen 201a.

[0189] That is, by providing the first connecting part 121 with a flexible material, the flexibility of the foldable electronic device protective case 100 can be improved and the impact of the foldable electronic device protective case 100 on the foldable electronic device 200 can be reduced.

[0190] In some examples, the material of the first connection 121 includes leather. This configuration improves the reliability of the first connection 121, thereby enhancing the reliability of the connection between the protective shell body 110 and the protective part 122.

[0191] The following examples illustrate the connection methods between the first connecting part 121, the protective part 122, and the protective shell body 110.

[0192] In some examples, as shown in FIG28, the connecting portion 121 includes a first sub-connecting portion 1211 and a second sub-connecting portion 1212. The first sub-connecting portion 1211 and the second sub-connecting portion 1212 are located on both sides of the protective shell body 110 along the thickness direction Z of the protective shell body 110 and are respectively connected to the protective shell body 110.

[0193] For example, one of the first sub-connecting part 1211 and the second sub-connecting part 1212 is connected to the inner surface of the protective shell body 110 (the surface near the folding electronic device 200 when the protective shell body 110 is engaged with the folding electronic device 200), and the other is connected to the outer surface of the protective shell body 110 (the surface away from the folding electronic device 200 when the protective shell body 110 is engaged with the folding electronic device 200).

[0194] In some examples, the first sub-connector 1211 is connected to the inner surface of the protective shell body 110, and the second sub-connector 1212 is connected to the outer surface of the protective shell body 110. For instance, the second sub-connector 1212 can cover the outer surface of the protective shell body 110 to improve the connection reliability between the two. In this case, a sub-camera through-hole P2a can be provided on the second sub-connector 1212, and the first sub-camera through-hole P2a communicates with the camera through-hole P2, so that the camera of the foldable electronic device 200 can be exposed.

[0195] When the protective portion 122 is connected to the first edge 110a, as shown in FIG28, the protective portion 122 is located between and connected to the first sub-connecting portion 1211 and the second sub-connecting portion 1212. For example, when the protective portion 122 includes a support plate 132, the first sub-connecting portion 1211 and the second sub-connecting portion 1212 may be located on both sides of the support plate 132 along the thickness direction of the support plate 132, and are respectively connected to the injection molded part 132a of the support plate 132.

[0196] The injection molded part 132a of the support plate 132 may have a first groove M1 and a second groove M2 (see Figures 15 and 16). The first sub-connecting part 1211 is embedded in the first groove M1 and connected to the first groove M1, so that the surface of the first sub-connecting part 1211 away from the injection molded part 132a can be flush with the inner surface of the injection molded part 132a (the surface of the injection molded part 132a close to the flexible screen 201a when the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area).

[0197] The second sub-connector 1212 is embedded in and connected to the second groove M2, so that the surface of the second sub-connector 1212 away from the injection molded part 132a can be flush with the outer surface of the injection molded part 132a (the surface of the injection molded part 132a away from the flexible screen 201a when the protective part 122 is attached to the flexible screen 201a of the outward folding area).

[0198] For example, the first groove M1 can be formed on the injection molding connection portion 132a2. The second groove M2 can be formed on the injection molding body 132a1 and the injection molding connection portion 132a2, so that the second sub-connection portion 1212 can cover the first shielding portion 126.

[0199] Understandably, by positioning the protective shell body 110 and the protective part 122 between the first sub-connecting part 1211 and the second sub-connecting part 1212, and connecting them to the first sub-connecting part 1211 and the second sub-connecting part 1212 respectively, the connection reliability between the first connecting part 121 and the protective shell body 110 and the protective part 122 can be improved.

[0200] In some examples, as shown in Figures 28 and 29, the window portion 125 further includes a window connecting portion 125b, which is connected to the window portion body 125a. For example, the window connecting portion 125b and the window portion body 125a can be an integrally formed structure to improve the reliability of their connection. When the window portion 125 covers the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211, the window connecting portion 125b can cover the first region A1 of the flexible screen 201.

[0201] In some examples, as shown in Figure 28, the flexible screen protection structure 120 further includes a second connecting portion 143, which includes a third sub-connecting portion 1431 and a fourth sub-connecting portion 1432. The third sub-connecting portion 1431 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 1432 are located on both sides along the thickness direction Z of the protective shell body 110 and are respectively connected to the protective shell body 110.

[0202] For example, one of the third sub-connecting portion 1431 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 1432 is connected to the inner surface of the protective shell body 110, and the other is connected to the outer surface of the protective shell body 110. The window connecting portion 125b is located between the third sub-connecting portion 1431 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 1432, and is connected to both the third sub-connecting portion 1431 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 1432.

[0203] The window connection part 125b is located between the third sub-connection part 1431 and the fourth sub-connection part 1432, and is connected to the third sub-connection part 1431 and the fourth sub-connection part 1432. This can prevent the second connection part 143 from obstructing the window part body 125a, so that the user can observe the information displayed on the second area A2 of the flexible screen 201 through the window part body 125a.

[0204] Furthermore, by positioning the protective shell body 110 and the window connection portion 125b between the third sub-connection portion 1431 and the fourth sub-connection portion 1432, and connecting them to the third sub-connection portion 1431 and the fourth sub-connection portion 1432 respectively, the connection reliability between the second connection portion 143 and the protective shell body 110 and the window portion 125 can be improved.

[0205] For example, the third sub-connector 1431 and the fourth sub-connector 1432 can be directly connected to the window connection 125b, or they can be indirectly connected through other components.

[0206] In some examples, when the protective part 122 is connected to the window part 125, the first connecting part 121 connects the protective shell body 110 and the window part 125, and the protective part 122 is connected to the window part 125. That is, the protective part 122 is indirectly connected to the first connecting part 121 through the window part 125, so that the protective part 122 can be connected to the protective shell body 110.

[0207] For example, as shown in FIG28, the window connecting portion 125b is located between the first sub-connecting portion 1211 and the second sub-connecting portion 1212, and is connected to the first sub-connecting portion 1211 and the second sub-connecting portion 1212. The protective portion 122 is connected to the side of the window body 125a away from the window connecting portion 125b.

[0208] The protective shell body 110 and the window connection portion 125b are located between the first sub-connection portion 1211 and the second sub-connection portion 1212, and are respectively connected to the first sub-connection portion 1211 and the second sub-connection portion 1212, which can improve the connection reliability between the first connection portion 121 and the protective shell body 110 and the window portion 125.

[0209] For example, the first sub-connecting part 1211 and the second sub-connecting part 1212 can be directly connected to the window connecting part 125b, or they can be indirectly connected through other components.

[0210] In some examples, as shown in Figures 28 and 29, the foldable electronic device protective case 100 also includes a first protective film 128 and a second protective film 129.

[0211] The first protective film 128 is adhered to the outer surface of the window body 125a (the surface away from the flexible screen 201 when the window body 125a covers the flexible screen 201), and the second protective film 129 is adhered to the inner surface of the window body 125a (the surface closer to the flexible screen 201 when the window body 125a covers the flexible screen 201). Understandably, the first protective film 128 and the second protective film 129 can protect the window body 125a and reduce the risk of damage to the window body 125a.

[0212] For example, when the protective part 122 is connected to the window part 125, the first protective film 128 can also be attached to the outer surface of the protective part 122, thereby protecting the protective part 122 and reducing the risk of damage to the protective part 122.

[0213] For example, when the window connecting portion 125b is connected to the first sub-connecting portion 1211 and the second sub-connecting portion 1212, the surface of the second sub-connecting portion 1212 away from the window connecting portion 125b is flush with the surface of the first protective film 128 away from the window body 125a. The surface of the first sub-connecting portion 1211 on the side of the window connecting portion 125b is flush with the surface of the second protective film 129 on the side of the window body 125a.

[0214] In some examples, as shown in Figure 29, the foldable electronic device protective case 100 also includes a sensor 141, which, for example, may be a magnet. A sensor receiving hole (not shown) is provided on the window connection portion 125b, and the sensor 141 is embedded in the sensor receiving hole and connected to the window connection portion 125b.

[0215] When the window 125 covers the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211, the foldable electronic device 200 can recognize the sensor 141 and adjust the display interface of the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211, so that the user can observe the set display information, such as time, weather, and incoming call reminders, through the window body 125a, thereby improving the ease of use of the foldable electronic device protective case 100.

[0216] Figure 31 is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable electronic device protective case provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 32 is a structural schematic diagram of a window portion provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0217] In some examples, as shown in Figure 31, the protective case 100 for the foldable electronic device further includes a second magnetic member 142, which is connected to the window portion 125. For example, the second magnetic member 142 may be connected to the window connection portion 125b. The second magnetic member 142 engages with the third magnetic member 205 of the foldable electronic device 200. For example, the second magnetic member 142 may be a magnet.

[0218] In some examples, as shown in Figure 32, a second magnetic accommodating hole P4 is provided on the window connecting portion 125b, and the second magnetic accommodating hole P4 penetrates the window connecting portion 125b along the thickness direction. The second magnetic accommodating member 142 is embedded in the second magnetic accommodating hole P4 and is connected to the window connecting portion 125b.

[0219] For example, the number of second magnetic accommodating holes P4 is the same as the number of second magnetic accommodating holes 142, and one second magnetic accommodating hole 142 is embedded in one second magnetic accommodating hole P4.

[0220] For example, the second magnetic member 142 is positioned corresponding to the third magnetic member 205, allowing the second magnetic member 142 to engage with the third magnetic member 205. When the window portion 125 covers at least a portion of the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211, the window portion 125 can be relatively fixed to the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211, reducing the risk of wobbling between them and improving the protective effect of the window portion 125 on the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211.

[0221] Figure 33 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in some embodiments of this application. Figure 34 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foldable electronic device assembly provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0222] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 33, the window portion 125 can be fixed relative to the flexible screen 201 connected to the first housing 211 via the second magnetic member 142, or as shown in Figure 34, the window portion 125 can also be fixed relative to the second housing 212 via the second magnetic member 142.

[0223] The second magnetic 142 is set to engage with the third magnetic 205 of the folding electronic device 200, so that the window 125 can be fixed relative to the folding electronic device 200 and will not be in a free swinging state, thereby reducing the impact of the window 125 on the folding electronic device 200 and improving the user experience.

[0224] In some examples, as shown in Figures 28 and 29, the foldable electronic device protective case 100 further includes a second shielding portion 1271. The second shielding portion 1271 is connected to the outer surface of the window connecting portion 125b (the surface away from the flexible screen 201 when the window connecting portion 125b covers the flexible screen 201) to shield the sensor 141 and the second magnetic member 142, thereby reducing the impact of the sensor 141 and the second magnetic member 142 on the appearance of the flexible screen protective structure 120. Understandably, the connecting portions (e.g., the first sub-connecting portion 1211 and the third sub-connecting portion 1431) are indirectly connected to the window connecting portion 125b via the second shielding portion 1271.

[0225] In some examples, as shown in FIG29, the foldable electronic device protective case 100 further includes a third shielding portion 1272, which is connected to the inner surface of the window connecting portion 125b (the surface closer to the flexible screen 201 when the window connecting portion 125b covers the flexible screen 201) to shield the sensor 141 and the second magnetic member 142, thereby reducing the impact of the sensor 141 and the second magnetic member 142 on the appearance of the flexible screen protective structure 120. Understandably, the connecting portions (e.g., the second sub-connecting portion 1212 and the fourth sub-connecting portion 1432) are indirectly connected to the window connecting portion 125b via the third shielding portion 1272.

[0226] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A folding electronic device protective case (100) characterized by, For use in a foldable electronic device (200); the foldable electronic device (200) includes a housing (210) and a flexible screen (201), the flexible screen (201) being connected to the housing (210); the housing (210) includes a first housing (211) and a second housing (212), the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) being rotatably connected via a first pivot (202); the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are folded away from the flexible screen (201) and folded relative to each other; or, the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are unfolded relative to each other; wherein, when the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen (201a) of the outward folding area is exposed to the first housing (211) and the second housing (212); The foldable electronic device protective case (100) includes: The protective shell body (110) is snapped into the shell (210) of the foldable electronic device (200); A flexible screen protection structure (120) is connected to the protective shell body (110); the flexible screen protection structure (120) includes a protective part (122), which is attached to at least a portion of the flexible screen (201a) of the outward folding area when the first shell (211) and the second shell (212) are folded relative to each other.

2. The folding electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The protective part (122) includes a first magnetic member (131), which attracts the first rotating shaft (202) when the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are folded relative to each other.

3. The folding electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The protective part (122) includes a support plate (132), on which a receiving hole (Q) is provided, and the first magnetic suction member (131) is embedded in the receiving hole (Q).

4. The folding electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the first magnetic attractor (131) is multiple, and at least two of the multiple first magnetic attractors (131) are spaced apart along the extension direction of the support plate (132).

5. The folded electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The support plate (132) includes an injection molded part (132a) and a metal sheet (132b), which are injection molded.

6. The folding electronic device protective case (100) of claim 5, wherein, The metal sheet (132b) includes a metal sheet body (132b1) and a metal connecting part (132b2), wherein the metal sheet body (132b1) and the metal connecting part (132b2) are connected. The metal connector (132b2) is embedded in the injection molded part (132a); when the protective part (122) is attached to the flexible screen (201a) of at least a portion of the outward folded area, the metal sheet body (132b1) is closer to the flexible screen (201) relative to the first magnetic attractor (131).

7. The folding electronic device protective case (100) of claim 6, wherein, The metal sheet body (132b1) comprises a non-magnetic material.

8. The folded electronic device protective case (100) according to any one of claims 5-7, characterized in that, The injection molded part (132a) includes an injection molded part body (132a1) and an injection molded connecting part (132a2), the injection molded part body (132a1) and the injection molded connecting part (132a2) are connected; the receiving hole (Q) is formed on the injection molded part body (132a1); The injection-molded connecting part (132a2) is provided with a first button through hole (Pa), which penetrates the injection-molded connecting part (132a2) along the thickness direction. When the protective part (122) is attached to at least a portion of the flexible screen (201a) of the outward folding area, the first button through hole (Pa) exposes the button of the folding electronic device (200).

9. The folded electronic device protective case (100) according to any one of claims 5-8, characterized in that, The protective part (122) further includes a first shielding part (126), which is located on the side of the first magnetic member (131) away from the metal sheet (132b) and closes the opening of the receiving hole (Q).

10. The folding electronic device protective case (100) of claim 9, wherein, The material of the first shielding part (126) includes polycarbonate.

11. The folding electronic device protective case (100) of claim 1, wherein, When the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are folded relative to each other, the protective part (122) engages with the flexible screen (201a) of at least a portion of the outward folded area.

12. The folded electronic device protective case (100) according to any one of claims 1-11, wherein, The flexible screen protection structure (120) further includes a snap-fit ​​part (124), which is located on one side of the protection part (122) and connected to the protection part (122) along the extending direction of the protection part (122); When the protective part (122) is attached to the flexible screen (201a) of at least a portion of the outward folding area, the snap-fit ​​part (124) snaps into the end of the first rotating shaft (202).

13. The folding electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The number of the latching parts (124) is two. The two latching parts (124) are located on both sides of the protective part (122) along the extension direction of the protective part (122) and are respectively connected to the protective part (122).

14. The foldable electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, When the snap-fit ​​portion (124) snaps into the end of the first rotating shaft (202), along the thickness direction (Z) of the protective shell body (110), the snap-fit ​​portion (124) protrudes from the flexible screen (201a) of the outward folding area.

15. The folded electronic device protective case (100) according to any one of claims 1-14, characterized in that, The housing (210) further includes a third housing (213), which is rotatably connected to the second housing (212); the third housing (213) and the second housing (212) are folded relative to each other toward the flexible screen (201); or, the third housing (213) and the second housing (212) are unfolded relative to each other; The protective shell body (110) is snapped into the third shell (213).

16. The foldable electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 15, characterized in that, The protective shell body (110) has a first edge (110a) and a second edge (110b) disposed opposite to each other along a first direction (X); when the first shell (211) and the second shell (212) are folded relative to each other, and the second shell (212) and the third shell (213) are folded relative to each other, the first edge (110a) is closer to the flexible screen (201a) of the outward folding area relative to the second edge (110b); The flexible screen protection structure (120) is connected to at least one of the first edge (110a) and the second edge (110b).

17. The foldable electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 16, characterized in that, The flexible screen protection structure (120) also includes: The window portion (125) covers at least a portion of the flexible screen (201) connected to the first housing (211) when the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are folded relative to each other, and the second housing (212) and the third housing (213) are folded relative to each other; the window portion (125) comprises a transparent material; The viewing window (125) is connected to the second edge (110b); the protective part (122) is connected to the first edge (110a); or, the protective part (122) is connected to the viewing window (125).

18. The foldable electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 17, characterized in that, When the protective part (122) is connected to the first edge (110a), the flexible screen protection structure (120) further includes a first connecting part (121), which connects the protective shell body (110) and the protective part (122).

19. The foldable electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 18, characterized in that, The first connecting part (121) includes a flexible material.

20. The foldable electronic device protective case (100) according to claim 19, characterized in that, The material of the first connecting part (121) includes leather.

21. The foldable electronic device protective case (100) according to any one of claims 17 to 20, characterized in that, It also includes a second magnetic clasp (142), which is connected to the window portion (125); the second magnetic clasp (142) is attracted to the third magnetic clasp (205) of the folding electronic device (200).

22. The foldable electronic device protective case (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that, The flexible screen protection structure (120) also includes: A buffer portion (123) is connected to the protective portion (122); when the protective portion (122) is in contact with at least a portion of the flexible screen (201a) of the outward folding area, the buffer portion (123) is located between the flexible screen (201a) of the outward folding area and the protective portion (122).

23. A foldable electronic device assembly (300), characterized in that, include: Foldable electronic device (200); The foldable electronic device (200) includes a housing (210) and a flexible screen (201), the flexible screen (201) being connected to the housing (210); the housing (210) includes a first housing (211) and a second housing (212), the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) being rotatably connected via a first pivot (202); the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are folded away from the flexible screen (201) and folded relative to each other; or, the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are unfolded relative to each other; wherein, when the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are folded relative to each other, the flexible screen (201a) of the outward folding area is exposed to the first housing (211) and the second housing (212); The foldable electronic device protective case (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the protective case body (110) of the foldable electronic device protective case (100) is engaged with the housing (210); when the first housing (211) and the second housing (212) are folded relative to each other, the protective portion (122) of the foldable electronic device protective case (100) is attached to the flexible screen (201a) of at least a portion of the outward folding area.

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