Storage mechanism and electronic device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of terminal devices. Provided are a storage mechanism and an electronic device. The present application aims to solve the problem of camera modules in electronic devices impeding the reduction of bezel size, thereby degrading the user experience. The storage mechanism comprises a base, a slider and a connecting rod. The base comprises a first wall panel, wherein the first wall panel is provided with an opening, and the side of the base away from the first wall panel is provided with a sliding groove, the sliding groove having a first fixed point and a second fixed point. The slider is arranged at the opening, and the electronic device is detachably connected to the slider; the slider can slide relative to the base between a first position and a second position in the direction closer to or away from the first wall panel. The connecting rod has a fixed end and a sliding end, wherein the fixed end is connected to the slider, and the sliding end extends into the sliding groove. When the slider is in the first position, the electronic device is located outside the opening, and the sliding end is located at the first fixed point; when the slider is in the second position, the electronic device is located inside the opening, and the sliding end is located at the second fixed point.

Description

A storage mechanism and electronic device

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202410685706.X, filed on May 29, 2024, entitled "A Storage Mechanism and an Electronic Device", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of terminal equipment technology, and in particular to a storage mechanism and an electronic device. Background Technology

[0003] As technology advances, users have increasingly higher demands for electronic devices. For example, users are demanding higher screen-to-body ratios and narrower bezels for laptops. However, laptops often have a webcam module located on the bezel of the display, which limits the reduction of the bezel size and leads to a lower user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a storage mechanism and an electronic device to solve the problem that the camera module of the electronic device affects the reduction of the bezel size, the screen ratio, and the user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application adopt the following technical solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, a storage mechanism is provided for storing electronic devices. The storage mechanism includes a base, a slider, and a connecting rod. The base has a first wall panel with an opening, and a groove is provided on the side of the base away from the first wall panel, with a first fixing point and a second fixing point within the groove. The slider is disposed at the opening, and the electronic device is detachably connected to the slider. The slider is capable of sliding relative to the base between a first position and a second position in a direction approaching or away from the first wall panel. The connecting rod has a fixed end and a sliding end; the fixed end is connected to the slider, and the sliding end extends into the groove. When the slider is in the first position, at least a portion of the electronic device is located outside the opening, and the sliding end is located at the first fixing point; when the slider is in the second position, the electronic device is located inside the opening, and the sliding end is located at the second fixing point.

[0007] The storage mechanism provided in the first aspect of this application allows for the storage and retrieval of electronic components (e.g., camera modules, microphones, or external hard drives) that are detachably connected to a slider. Therefore, the through-hole controls the slider's movement, enabling the storage and retrieval of these electronic components. When the electronic component is a camera module, this improves the screen-to-body ratio of the electronic device, thereby enhancing the user experience.

[0008] Furthermore, the groove of the aforementioned storage mechanism is formed on the base, and the fixed end of the connecting rod is connected to the slider. The slider is located at the opening of the first wall panel, meaning that along the thickness direction of the storage mechanism, the thickness of the slider is smaller than the opening width of the first wall panel, which is smaller than the thickness of the base. Since the fixed end of the connecting rod is connected to the slider, it does not further increase the thickness of the base. Therefore, the storage mechanism provided in this embodiment is more conducive to reducing the thickness, thereby reducing the thickness of electronic devices and promoting the thinning of electronic devices.

[0009] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the groove includes a first sliding section and a second sliding section, both located between a first fixed point and a second fixed point. During the sliding of the slider from the first position to the second position, the sliding end slides along the first sliding section from the first fixed point to the second fixed point; conversely, during the sliding of the slider from the second position to the first position, the sliding end slides along the second sliding section from the second fixed point to the first fixed point. This structure ensures that when the slider moves to different positions, the sliding end of the connecting rod slides along different paths, thereby preventing the sliding end from repeatedly moving within the groove and improving the overall structural reliability.

[0010] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the first sliding segment near the first fixed point and the connecting rod is greater than the distance between the bottom surface of the second sliding segment near the first fixed point and the connecting rod. This creates a stepped structure between the ends of the first and second sliding segments near the first fixed point, and the bottom surface of the second sliding segment is higher than the bottom surface of the first sliding segment. Therefore, during the movement of the slider from the first position to the second position, the sliding end of the connecting rod can only slide along the first sliding segment, which helps improve the reliability of the overall structure.

[0011] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the slide groove further includes a third sliding section. The first end of the third sliding section is connected to the end of the first sliding section, and the second end of the third sliding section is connected to a second fixed point. Along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the end of the first sliding section furthest from the first fixed point and the connecting rod is less than the distance between the bottom surface of the third sliding section and the connecting rod. This creates a stepped structure between the ends of the first and third sliding sections, with the bottom surface of the first sliding section being higher than the bottom surface of the third sliding section. Therefore, after the sliding end of the connecting rod enters the third sliding section, it cannot re-enter the first sliding section, allowing the sliding end to slide smoothly to the second fixed point, which further improves the reliability of the overall structure.

[0012] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the third sliding segment extends towards the first fixed point in a direction from the first end of the third sliding segment to the second end of the third sliding segment. In this structure, when the sliding end of the connecting rod is at the second fixed point, the inner wall of the third sliding end can form a limit, thereby allowing the connecting rod and the slider to remain in the second position.

[0013] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the second fixed point and the connecting rod is greater than the distance between the bottom surface of the third sliding segment and the connecting rod. This creates a stepped structure between the ends of the second fixed segment and the third sliding segment, and the bottom surface of the end of the third sliding segment is higher than the bottom surface of the second fixed point. Therefore, after the sliding end of the connecting rod slides to the second fixed point, it cannot slide further towards the third sliding segment, which helps to further improve the reliability of the overall structure.

[0014] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the slide groove further includes a fourth sliding segment. The first end of the fourth sliding segment is connected to the second fixed point, and the second end of the fourth sliding segment is connected to the end of the second sliding segment. The fourth sliding segment extends away from the first fixed point in a direction pointing from the first end to the second end. In this structure, the third and fourth sliding segments form an approximately V-shaped structure, with the second fixed point being the apex of this V-shaped structure. This allows the sliding end of the connecting rod to remain at the second fixed point, further ensuring that the slider can be held in the second position.

[0015] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the second end of the fourth sliding segment and the connecting rod is less than the distance between the bottom surface of the end connecting the second and fourth sliding segments and the connecting rod. This creates a stepped structure between the end of the fourth sliding segment and the end of the second sliding segment, with the bottom surface of the fourth sliding segment higher than that of the second sliding segment. Therefore, after the sliding segment of the connecting rod slides into the second sliding segment, it cannot slide further into the fourth sliding segment, but can only slide along the second sliding segment towards the first fixed point, thereby further improving the reliability of the overall structure.

[0016] Therefore, the sliding groove provided in this application embodiment enables the sliding end of the connecting rod to move in one direction, that is, to slide from the first fixed point along the first sliding segment to the third sliding segment; to slide along the third sliding segment to the second fixed point; to slide from the second fixed point along the fourth sliding segment to the second sliding segment; and to slide along the second sliding segment to the first fixed point. This avoids the sliding end of the connecting rod from repeatedly moving in a certain area, allowing the user to press the electronic device once to achieve storage or ejection, which helps improve the reliability of the overall structure and thus enhances the user experience.

[0017] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the fourth sliding segment and the connecting rod gradually decreases from the first end to the second end of the fourth sliding segment. In this structure, the bottom surface of the fourth sliding segment forms an inclined upward structure, which can limit the sliding end of the connecting rod, reducing the risk that after the sliding end of the connecting rod enters the second fixed point, it will slide directly into the second sliding segment along the fourth sliding segment due to inertia.

[0018] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the sidewall of the fourth sliding segment away from the first fixed point is an arc surface, and the arc surface protrudes towards the first fixed point. With this structure, as the sliding end of the connecting rod slides from the second fixed point into the second sliding segment along the fourth sliding segment, the movement distance of the sliding end of the connecting rod can be reduced, thereby reducing the distance the user needs to press the electronic device inward. This helps to reduce the difficulty of ejecting the electronic device and improves the user experience.

[0019] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the base includes a substrate and a first wall panel, the substrate and the first wall panel are fixedly connected, a sliding groove is disposed on the side of the substrate away from the first wall panel, and a sliding track is provided on the substrate. The slider includes a sliding part and a limiting part, the limiting part is fixed to the sliding part, electronic components are detachably connected to the sliding part, and the fixed end of the connecting rod is connected to the sliding part; the sliding part and the substrate are stacked, the limiting part is disposed in the sliding track, and can slide along the sliding track. In this way, during the sliding process of the slider relative to the base, the limiting part can be limited by the inner wall of the sliding track to reduce the risk of the slider deviating from the sliding direction.

[0020] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the base further includes a base platform, which is fixed to the substrate and located at the end of the slide rail away from the first wall panel, with a slide groove disposed on the base platform. In this structure, the base platform is disposed at the end of the slide rail away from the first wall panel, and the base platform can be fixedly connected to the substrate, for example, by bonding, welding, snap-fitting, or threaded connection, or the base platform can be integrally formed with the substrate.

[0021] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, a clearance notch is provided on the limiting part, and when the slider is in the second position, the base extends into the clearance notch. This structure avoids collisions between the slider and the base during slider movement, thus improving the overall structural reliability.

[0022] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the storage mechanism further includes a cover plate, which is fastened to a surface on the base with a groove. In this structure, the sliding end of the connecting rod is located between the cover plate and the base, thereby preventing the connecting rod from detaching from the base during movement and further improving structural reliability.

[0023] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the base includes a first part and a second part. The first part is fixedly connected to a substrate, and the second part is fixed to the first part. A sliding groove is disposed on the second part. The material of the second part includes PA material (Polyamide, also known as nylon material) or POM material (polyformaldehyde). In this way, because such materials have good mechanical properties and wear resistance, they are beneficial to improving the wear resistance of the second part. Furthermore, such materials have a smooth surface, i.e., a self-lubricating effect, which helps to reduce the frictional force when the sliding end of the connecting rod slides in the sliding groove, making it easier to store or retrieve electronic devices.

[0024] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the base further includes a limiting plate, which is fixed to the side of the substrate away from the limiting portion, and the limiting portion and the limiting plate are stacked together. This positions the limiting portion of the slider between the limiting plate and the substrate, thereby limiting the slider along the thickness direction of the housing mechanism. This prevents the end of the slider's limiting portion away from the sliding portion from tilting up along the thickness direction of the housing mechanism during movement, thus ensuring normal movement of the slider between the first and second positions.

[0025] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the storage mechanism further includes a limiting plate disposed on the sliding portion, with the fixed end of the connecting rod located between the limiting plate and the sliding portion. This structure can limit the fixed end of the connecting rod, preventing it from separating from the slider.

[0026] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, positioning holes are provided on both sides of the limiting piece, and positioning protrusions are provided on the sliding part, with the positioning protrusions extending into the corresponding positioning holes. This structure helps to improve the installation accuracy of the limiting piece.

[0027] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the storage mechanism further includes a guide rod fixed to the base, and a guide hole is provided on the slider, through which the guide rod passes. This structure allows the slider to slide along the axial direction of the guide rod, thereby further reducing the risk of the slider deviating from the sliding direction during movement.

[0028] Furthermore, the cross-sections of both the guide rod and the guide hole can be circular. Alternatively, the guide hole can be elliptical, and the guide rod can be circular. For example, the shorter side of the ellipse can be parallel to the thickness direction of the storage mechanism. This allows for a limiting action along the thickness direction of the storage mechanism, reducing the risk of relative rotation between the slider and the guide rod.

[0029] The cross-sectional shape of the guide hole and guide rod can also be other possible shapes, for example, the cross-section of the guide hole and guide rod can be elliptical, regular polygonal or irregular polygonal, etc.

[0030] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the storage mechanism further includes an elastic element sleeved on the guide rod. When the slider is in the second position, the slider compresses the elastic element. Thus, when the slider moves from the second position to the first position, the elastic force of the elastic element pushes the electronic device out, which helps reduce the difficulty of removing the electronic device.

[0031] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, two guide rods are provided, one on each side of the slider along the sliding direction of the slider.

[0032] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, a metal block is provided on one of the slider and the electronic device, and a first magnetic element is provided on the other. The slider and the electronic device are attracted to each other through the metal block and the first magnetic element. That is, the electronic device and the slider are attracted to each other, and the two can be separated by applying an external force. When the electronic device is close to the slider, the two can be attracted to each other.

[0033] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the storage mechanism further includes a detection component for detecting whether the slider is in the second position.

[0034] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the detection component includes a second magnetic element and a Hall effect device. One of the second magnetic element and the Hall effect device is disposed on a slider, and the other is disposed on a base. When the slider is in a second position, the second magnetic element and the Hall effect device are disposed opposite each other. With this structure, by detecting changes in magnetic flux through the Hall effect device, it is possible to determine whether an electronic device has been stored.

[0035] Alternatively, the detection component can employ an infrared receiver and an infrared transmitter, with one of the infrared transmitter and receiver mounted on the slider and the other mounted on the base. When the slider is in the second position, the infrared receiver can receive the infrared signal emitted by the infrared transmitter, thereby determining whether the slider is in the second position.

[0036] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the material of the first wall panel includes PA or POM material. This reduces wear and tear on electronic devices and helps extend their service life.

[0037] In one possible implementation of the first aspect of this application, the base is a one-piece molded structure.

[0038] Secondly, an electronic device is provided, comprising a housing, a storage mechanism, and electronic components. A storage opening is provided on the side wall of the housing. The storage mechanism is as described in any of the above technical solutions, and is disposed within the storage opening; the base of the storage mechanism is fixedly connected to the housing. The electronic components are detachably connected to the slider of the storage mechanism.

[0039] The electronic device provided in the second aspect of this application, by including the storage mechanism of any of the above technical solutions, is able to solve the same technical problem and achieve the same technical effect.

[0040] In one possible implementation of the second aspect of this application, the outer casing includes a first casing and a second casing, the first casing and the second casing are hinged together, and a storage opening is provided on the second casing.

[0041] In one possible implementation of the second aspect of this application, the electronic device further includes a display screen and a keyboard, with the display screen disposed in the first housing and the keyboard disposed in the second housing.

[0042] In one possible implementation of the second aspect of this application, the electronic device includes a camera module. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of the electronic device (in the open state) provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0044] Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the electronic device (in a folded state) provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the structure of region A in Figure 1;

[0046] Figure 4 is an exploded view of another electronic device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 5 is a structural diagram of the electronic device provided in Figure 4;

[0048] Figure 6 is a structural diagram of the electronic device shown in Figures 4 and 5 when the camera module pops up;

[0049] Figure 7 is a structural diagram of the electronic device shown in Figure 6 after the camera module has been removed and used.

[0050] Figure 8 is an exploded view of the storage mechanism provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 9 is a structural diagram of the storage mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 10 is a structural diagram showing the relative position of the slider of the storage mechanism shown in Figure 9 with the camera module when the slider is in the first position.

[0053] Figure 11 is a structural diagram showing the relative position of the slider of the storage mechanism shown in Figure 9 with the camera module when the slider is in the second position.

[0054] Figure 12 is an enlarged structural view of the fixed end of the connecting rod and the fixed hole on the slider provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 13 is a structural diagram of the connecting rod provided in the embodiment of this application when the sliding end is at the first fixed point of the groove;

[0056] Figure 14 is a structural diagram from another perspective of Figure 13;

[0057] Figure 15 is a structural diagram of the connecting rod provided in the embodiment of this application when the sliding end is at the end of the first sliding segment away from the first fixed end;

[0058] Figure 16 is a structural diagram of the connecting rod provided in the embodiment of this application when the sliding end is at the end of the third sliding segment away from the second fixed point;

[0059] Figure 17 is a structural diagram of the connecting rod provided in the embodiment of this application when the sliding end is at one end of the third sliding segment near the second fixed point;

[0060] Figure 18 is a structural diagram of the sliding end of the connecting rod provided in an embodiment of this application being at the second fixed point;

[0061] Figure 19 is a top view of the base provided in Figure 18;

[0062] Figure 20 is a partial cross-sectional view of AA in Figure 19;

[0063] Figure 21 is a structural diagram of another type of slide provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0064] Figure 22 is a structural diagram of another storage mechanism provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0065] Figure 23 is an exploded view of the slider, cover plate, limiting piece and connecting rod provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0066] Figure 24 is an exploded view of the base provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0067] Figure 25 is a structural diagram of the slider provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0068] Figure 26 is a structural diagram of another storage mechanism (slider located in the second position) provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0069] Figure 27 is a cross-sectional view of BB in Figure 26;

[0070] Figure 28 is a CC cross-sectional view of Figure 26;

[0071] Figure 29 is a cross-sectional view of DD in Figure 26;

[0072] Figure 30 is an exploded view of a camera module and slider provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0073] Figure 31 is a cross-sectional view of EE in Figure 26.

[0074] Reference numerals: 01-Electronic device; 10-Display portion; 11-Display screen; 12-First housing; 12a-Frame area; 12b-Light transmission hole; 20-Keyboard portion; 21-Keyboard; 22-Second housing; 22a-Storage opening; 30-Hinge assembly; 40-Camera module; 41-Body; 42-Positioning part; 43-First magnetic component; 50-Storage mechanism; 51-Base; 100-First wall panel; 110-Opening; 200-Base plate; 210-Slide rail; 220-Limiting plate; 230-Hall effect device; 300-Base platform; 310-Slide groove; 311-First fixing point; 312-Second fixing point; 313-First sliding section; 314-Second sliding section; 315-Third sliding section; 315a-First connection point; 315b-Second connection point; 316-Fourth sliding section; 316a-Third connection point; 316b-First sidewall; 320-First part; 330-Second part; 52-Slider; 400-Sliding part; 410-Fixing hole; 420-Positioning protrusion; 430-Positioning groove; 440-Metal block; 450-Second magnetic component; 500-Limiting part; 600-Sleeve; 610-Guide hole; 53-Connecting rod; 53a-Fixing end; 53b-Sliding end; 54-Guide rod; 55-Elastic component; 56-Cover plate; 57-Limiting piece; 57a-First area; 57b-Second area; 57c-Positioning hole. Detailed Implementation

[0075] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0076] Hereinafter, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0077] Furthermore, in this application, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" are defined relative to the orientation of the components shown in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the orientation of the components in the accompanying drawings.

[0078] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the term "connection" shall be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it may be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0079] This application provides an electronic device. Specifically, the electronic device can be a portable electronic device or other types of electronic devices. For example, the electronic device can be a laptop, mobile phone, tablet personal computer, laptop computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), personal computer, wearable device, etc. For ease of explanation, the following description uses a laptop as an example.

[0080] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 and 2. Figure 1 is a structural diagram of the electronic device 01 (in an open state) provided in an embodiment of this application, and Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the electronic device 01 (in a folded state) provided in an embodiment of this application. The electronic device 01 may include a display portion 10, a keyboard portion 20, and a hinge assembly 30.

[0081] For ease of description below, an XYZ coordinate system is established, defining the width direction of electronic device 01 as the X-axis, the length direction of electronic device 01 as the Y-axis (i.e., the direction parallel to the rotation axis of the aforementioned hinge assembly 30), and the thickness direction of electronic device 01 as the Z-axis. This coordinate system of electronic device 01 can be flexibly set according to actual needs. This application only provides an example and should not be considered a specific limitation imposed on this application.

[0082] It is understood that Figures 1 and 2 only schematically show some of the components included in the electronic device 01, and the actual shape, size, location and construction of these components are not limited by Figures 1 and 2.

[0083] The aforementioned display portion 10 is used to display images, videos, etc. The display portion 10 may include a first housing 12 and a display screen 11. The display screen 11 is fixed to the first housing 12, for example, by adhesive, snap-fit, threaded connection, or other means. The display screen 11 is located on the side of the first housing 12 closest to the keyboard portion 20. The first housing 12 may be made of metal, plastic, or a combination of both. Therefore, this application does not impose any special limitations on the specific material of the first housing 12.

[0084] Furthermore, the aforementioned display screen 11 can be a flexible display screen or a rigid display screen. For example, the display screen 11 can be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display screen, an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display screen, a mini light-emitting diode display screen, a micro light-emitting diode display screen 11, a micro organic light-emitting diode display screen, a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display screen, or a liquid crystal display (LCD).

[0085] The keyboard portion 20 is used for editing or other operations on the content displayed on the display screen 11. The keyboard portion 20 may include a keyboard 21 and a second housing 22, which, together with the first housing 12, constitute the outer casing of the electronic device 01. For example, the second housing 22 may include an upper housing and a lower housing, with the keyboard 21 fixed to the upper housing. The upper housing and the lower housing are fixedly connected, and the upper housing and the lower housing can be fixed together by means of adhesive bonding, snap-fitting, threaded connection, or welding.

[0086] Furthermore, the second housing 22 has an internal storage space that can be used to house electronic components such as the motherboard, CPU (central processing unit), graphics card, memory, fan, speaker, and battery of the electronic device 01.

[0087] The hinge assembly 30 connects the display portion 10 and the keyboard portion 20, allowing them to rotate relative to each other, thus enabling the electronic device 01 to switch between a folded state and an open state. When the electronic device 01 is in the folded state (as shown in Figure 2), the display portion 10 and the keyboard portion 20 are interlocked, the display screen 11 and the keyboard 21 face each other, and both the display screen 11 and the keyboard 21 are hidden between the bottom shell of the first housing 12 and the second housing 22, thereby effectively protecting the display screen 11 and the keyboard 21. In this state, the electronic device 01 forms an approximately plate-like structure for easy carrying.

[0088] When the electronic device 01 is in the open state (as shown in Figure 1), the display part 10 rotates away from the keyboard part 20 so that the display part 10 and the keyboard part 20 form an angle, so that the display screen 11 and the keyboard 21 are separated from each other. The user can view the image displayed on the display screen 11 and operate it through the keyboard 21.

[0089] Furthermore, please refer to Figure 3, and in conjunction with Figure 1, Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the structure of area A in Figure 1. To further diversify the functions of the electronic device 01, the electronic components of the aforementioned electronic device 01 may also include a camera module 40, which is disposed on the aforementioned display portion 10, and the light-incident surface of the camera module 40 faces the same direction as the display screen 11 (i.e., when the electronic device 01 is in the open state, both the camera module 40 and the display screen 11 face the user).

[0090] For example, the camera module 40 can be disposed in the upper area of ​​the display screen 11, and along the Y-axis direction, the camera module 40 is positioned in the middle; a light-transmitting hole 12b can be formed in the first housing 12, and the camera module 40 is disposed at the light-transmitting hole 12b, that is, the light-incident surface of the camera module 40 is opposite to the light-transmitting hole 12b. In this way, the camera module 40 can face the user directly, so that the user can use the camera module 40 to make video calls and take pictures, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0091] Furthermore, the screen-to-body ratio of electronic device 01 also affects the user experience. The screen-to-body ratio is the ratio of the area of ​​the display screen 11 of electronic device 01 to the total area of ​​the display surface of electronic device 01, i.e., screen-to-body ratio = area of ​​display screen 11 / (area of ​​display screen 11 + area of ​​bezel area 12a). A larger screen-to-body ratio results in a smaller bezel area 12a (i.e., a smaller width of bezel area 12a around the display portion 10), thus providing a better visual effect and improving the user experience.

[0092] It should be noted that the bezel area 12a is the part of the first housing 12 facing the user, which extends around the display screen 11, thereby effectively fixing and protecting the display screen 11.

[0093] However, since the camera module 40 is provided inside the first housing 12, that is, the light-transmitting hole 12b is opened on the frame area 12a, the width of the frame area 12a is further reduced, resulting in a decrease in user experience.

[0094] Based on this, please refer to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 is an exploded view of another electronic device 01 provided in an embodiment of this application, and Figure 5 is a structural diagram of the electronic device 01 provided in Figure 4. The electronic device 01 includes the aforementioned housing (i.e., the first housing 12 and the second housing 22) and a camera module 40. A storage opening 22a is provided on the side wall of the housing, and the storage opening 22a communicates with the internal cavity of the housing. The camera module 40 is stored in the storage opening 22a.

[0095] In some embodiments, the housing includes the first housing 12 and the second housing 22 described above. The storage opening 22a can be formed on the first housing 12 or the second housing 22. When the camera module 40 is needed, it can be taken out (as shown in Figure 5). When not in use, the camera module 40 can be stored in the storage opening 22a.

[0096] In this embodiment, since the camera module 40 is housed within the storage opening 22a, it can be removed when needed. Therefore, there is no need to open a light-transmitting hole 12b on the first housing 12 (i.e., the aforementioned frame area 12a), thereby further reducing the width of the frame area 12a and facilitating a further increase in screen-to-body ratio.

[0097] It should be noted that in some other possible embodiments, the aforementioned storage opening 22a can also be used to store other electronic devices besides the camera module 40, such as a microphone or an external hard drive. Therefore, this application does not impose any special limitations on this. In the embodiments described below, the camera module 40 is used as the electronic device, and the storage opening 22a is located on the side wall of the second housing 22.

[0098] Based on this, please continue to refer to Figures 4 and 5. The aforementioned electronic device 01 may also include a storage mechanism 50, which is disposed within the aforementioned storage opening 22a. This storage mechanism 50 can be used to control the storage and removal of the camera module 40. Please refer to Figures 6 and 7. Figure 6 is a structural diagram of the electronic device 01 shown in Figures 4 and 5 when the camera module 40 is popped out, and Figure 7 is a structural diagram of the electronic device 01 shown in Figure 6 when the camera module is removed and used.

[0099] Specifically, please refer to Figures 8 and 9. Figure 8 is an exploded view of the storage mechanism 50 provided in the embodiment of this application, and Figure 9 is a structural diagram of the storage mechanism 50 provided in the embodiment of this application.

[0100] The storage mechanism 50 may include a base 51, a slider 52, and a connecting rod 53. The base 51 is fixedly connected to the second housing 22 shown in Figures 4 and 5. The slider 52 is slidably connected to the base 51. The camera module 40 is detachably connected to the slider 52. One end of the connecting rod 53 is connected to the slider 52, and the other end of the connecting rod 53 is connected to the base 51.

[0101] Specifically, the base 51 includes a first wall panel 100, a base plate 200 and a base 300. The first wall panel 100 has an opening 110 and is fixed to the base plate 200. The base 300 is fixed to the side of the base plate 200 away from the first wall panel 100 and has a groove 310.

[0102] The slider 52 is disposed at the opening 110 on the first wall plate 100. The slider 52 is stacked with the substrate 200. The slider 52 can slide relative to the base 51 between the first position and the second position in a direction close to or away from the first wall plate 100 (i.e., the Y-axis direction in Figures 8 and 9).

[0103] Please refer to Figures 8 and 9, and in conjunction with Figures 10 and 11. Figure 10 shows the structural diagram of the relative position of the slider 52 of the storage mechanism 50 provided in Figure 9 with the camera module 40 when the slider 52 is in the first position. Figure 11 shows the structural diagram of the relative position of the slider 52 of the storage mechanism 50 provided in Figure 9 with the camera module 40 when the slider 52 is in the second position. When the slider 52 is in the first position, at least a portion of the camera module 40 is located outside the opening 110 of the first wall panel 100. When the slider 52 is in the second position, the camera module 40 is located inside the opening 110.

[0104] Furthermore, one end of the connecting rod 53 is a fixed end 53a, and the other end is a sliding end 53b. The fixed end 53a is connected to the slider 52, and the sliding end 53b extends into the slide groove 310. The slide groove 310 has a first fixed point 311 and a second fixed point 312. When the sliding end 53b is located at the first fixed point 311, the slider 52 is held in the first position; when the sliding end 53b is located at the second fixed point 312, the slider 52 is held in the second position.

[0105] In some examples, the two ends of the connecting rod 53 can be bent to form a fixed end 53a and a sliding end 53b, respectively. The fixed end 53a is inserted into the fixed hole 410 on the slider 52, and the sliding end 53b is inserted into the groove 310 on the base 300, so that the connecting rod 53 can slide synchronously with the slider 52.

[0106] In this way, since the camera module 40 (i.e. the electronic device) is detachably connected to the slider 52, the camera module 40 can be easily stored and taken out for use by controlling the slider 52 to slide. There is no need to open a light-transmitting hole 12b on the first housing 12 (i.e. the frame area 12a), which helps to reduce the width of the frame area 12a and thus helps to improve the screen ratio of the electronic device 01.

[0107] Furthermore, the aforementioned groove 310 is formed on the base 300 of the base 51, the fixed end 53a of the connecting rod 53 is connected to the slider 52, and the slider 52 is set at the opening 110 of the first wall plate 100, that is, along the Z-axis direction, the thickness of the slider 52 is less than the width of the opening 110 of the first wall plate 100 along the Z-axis direction, that is, less than the thickness of the base 51, and the connection between the fixed end 53a of the connecting rod 53 and the slider 52 does not increase the dimension of the base 51 along the Z-axis direction.

[0108] Therefore, compared to a scheme where the connecting rod 53 is fixedly connected to the base 51, and the slider 52 slides relative to the base 51 and the connecting rod 53 (the connecting rod 53 does not move synchronously with the slider 52) (in which the fixed end 53a of the connecting rod 53 increases the thickness of the base 51), the storage mechanism 50 provided in this embodiment is more advantageous in reducing the thickness, thereby reducing the thickness of the electronic device 01 and making the electronic device 01 thinner.

[0109] It should be noted that the thickness direction of the aforementioned storage mechanism 50 is the same as the thickness direction of the electronic device 01 (i.e., the Z-axis direction), the width direction of the storage mechanism 50 is the same as the width direction of the electronic device 01 (i.e., the X-axis direction), and the sliding direction of the slider 52 of the storage mechanism 50 is the same as the length direction of the electronic device 01 (i.e., the Y-axis direction). Furthermore, when the electronic device 01 is in the open state, this coordinate system is based on the keyboard portion 20 of the electronic device 01.

[0110] In some embodiments, the fixed end 53a of the connecting rod 53 can be fixed in the fixing hole 410. During the sliding process of the sliding end of the sliding rod 53 along the groove 310, the connecting rod 53 can deform due to the relatively soft nature of its material to adapt to the extension direction of the groove 310 and achieve sliding within the groove 310.

[0111] For example, please refer to Figure 12. Figure 12 is an enlarged structural view of the fixed end 53a of the connecting rod 53 and the fixed hole 410 on the slider 52 provided in the embodiment of this application. At least one plane is formed on the side wall of the fixed end 53a, and a plane is formed on the inner wall of the fixed hole 410. When the fixed end 53a is inserted into the fixed hole, the plane on the fixed end 53a is opposite to the plane inside the fixed hole 410, thereby forming a limit between the fixed end 53a and the fixed hole 410, so that the connecting rod 53 cannot rotate relative to the slider 52, that is, the two are relatively fixed.

[0112] Alternatively, the fixed end 53a can be inserted into the fixed hole 410, and during the sliding process of the sliding end 53a of the connecting rod 53 along the slide groove 310, the fixed end 53a can rotate relative to the slider 52 within the fixed hole 410. Therefore, this application does not impose any special limitations on this. In the following embodiments, the structure shown in FIG12 is used as an example for description.

[0113] In other embodiments, please refer back to Figures 8-11. The aforementioned storage mechanism 50 may further include a guide rod 54, which is arranged along the Y-axis and restricts the sliding direction of the slider 52. The guide rod 54 may be fixed to the base 51, and a guide hole 610 may be provided on the slider 52. The slider 52 is fitted onto the guide rod 54 through the guide hole 610, thereby allowing the slider 52 to slide only along the axial direction (i.e., the Y-axis direction) of the guide rod 54.

[0114] Furthermore, multiple guide rods 54 can be provided. For example, two guide rods 54 can be provided along the X-axis direction. Guide holes 610 are provided on both sides of the slider 52 along the X-axis direction. The guide holes 610 on both sides of the slider 52 are fitted onto the corresponding guide rods 54. That is, when the slider 52 slides along the Y-axis direction, it is guided by two guide rods 54, which is conducive to the force balance when the slider 52 slides and can improve the overall structural reliability.

[0115] In one possible example, referring to Figures 8-11, sleeves 600 can be provided on both sides of the slider 52. The inner cavity of the sleeve 600 forms the guide hole 610. The sleeve 600 is fitted onto the guide rod 54, thereby guiding the sliding direction of the slider 52. The sleeve 600 and the slider 52 can be fixed by means of bonding, snap-fitting, welding, or threaded connection. Alternatively, the slider 52 can be a one-piece molded structure, and the sleeve 600 can be part of the slider 52. Therefore, this application does not impose any special limitations on this. In the following embodiments, the example of the sleeve 600 being part of the slider 52 will be used for illustration.

[0116] Furthermore, the aforementioned storage mechanism 50 may also include an elastic element 55. During the sliding of the slider 52 from the first position to the second position, the user applies pressure to the camera module 40 and the slider 52, and the elastic element 55 is compressed. During the sliding of the slider 52 from the second position to the first position, the elastic element 55 provides elastic force, causing the slider 52 to slide from the second position to the first position, so that the camera module 40 extends out of the opening 110 of the first wall panel 100, that is, the camera module 40 extends out of the storage opening 22a of the electronic device 01, so that the user can easily remove the camera module 40.

[0117] For example, the elastic element 55 can be a spring, which can be sleeved on the guide rod 54. During the process of the slider 52 sliding from the first position to the second position, the spring is compressed by the slider 52. During the process of the slider 52 sliding from the second position to the first position, the spring returns to its original position and applies an elastic force to the slider 52, so that the slider 52 slides to the first position.

[0118] Furthermore, when multiple guide rods 54 are provided, multiple springs can also be provided, each corresponding to one of the guide rods 54. This can further enhance the elastic force of the drive slider 52 as it slides from the second position to the first position, which is beneficial to further improving the reliability of the overall structure.

[0119] Based on this, the above describes the basic functions that the storage mechanism 50 provided in the embodiments of this application can achieve. The following describes in detail the specific structure of the storage mechanism 50 that can achieve these basic functions. Please refer to Figures 13 and 14. Figure 13 is a structural diagram when the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 provided in the embodiments of this application is at the first fixed point 311 of the slide groove 310. Figure 14 is a structural diagram from another perspective of Figure 13.

[0120] It should be noted that, since a limiting groove for the connecting rod 53 is formed on the base 300, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, the connecting rod 53 extends into the limiting groove through a notch on one side (the side closer to the first wall plate 100). The aforementioned sliding groove 310 is formed on the bottom surface of the limiting groove. To clearly show the structure of the sliding groove 310, the side wall portion of the limiting groove is not shown in Figure 13 and in some of the following figures; only the bottom portion of the limiting groove is shown. Furthermore, only the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 is shown.

[0121] The aforementioned slide groove 310 may include a first sliding segment 313 and a second sliding segment 314, both located between a first fixed point 311 and a second fixed point 312. During the sliding motion of the slider 52 from the first position to the second position, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 slides along the first sliding segment 313 from the first fixed point 311 to the second fixed point 312 (as shown by the arrow in Figure 13). During the sliding motion of the slider 52 from the second position to the first position, the sliding segment slides along the second sliding segment 314 from the second fixed point 312 to the first fixed point 311 (as shown by the arrow in Figure 14).

[0122] Therefore, the second fixed point 312 is located between the ends of the first sliding segment 313 and the second sliding segment 314 that are far from the first fixed point 311. When the sliding end 53b moves in different directions, the sliding end 53b can slide along different paths, thereby avoiding the sliding end 53b from sliding repeatedly on the same path, which is beneficial to improving the structural reliability.

[0123] In some examples, referring to Figures 13 and 14, along the distribution direction of the connecting rod 53 and the base 51, i.e., the Z-axis direction, the distance between the bottom surface of the first sliding end 53b near the first fixed point 311 and the connecting rod 53 can be greater than the distance between the bottom surface of the second sliding segment 314 near the first fixed point 311 and the connecting rod 53. That is, the groove depth of the end of the first sliding segment 313 near the first fixed point 311 is greater than the groove depth of the end of the second sliding segment 314 near the first fixed point 311, so that the ends of the first sliding segment 313 and the second sliding segment 314 near the first fixed point 311 form a stepped structure.

[0124] In this way, as the slider 52 slides from the first position to the second position, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 can only slide in the first sliding section 313. That is, the stepped structure formed at both ends can prevent the sliding end 53b from entering the second sliding section 314, thereby preventing the sliding end 53b from sliding along the second sliding section 314 to the second fixed point 312, which helps to further improve the reliability of the overall structure.

[0125] Based on this, please refer to Figure 15, which is a structural diagram of the connecting rod 53 with its sliding end 53b located at the end of the first sliding segment 313 away from the first fixed point 311 according to an embodiment of this application. The aforementioned groove 310 may further include a third sliding segment 315, the first end of which communicates with the end of the first sliding segment 313 away from the first fixed point 311, and the second end of which communicates with the second fixed point 312. Along the aforementioned Z-axis direction, the distance between the bottom surface of the end of the first sliding segment 313 away from the first fixed point 311 and the connecting rod 53 is less than the distance between the bottom surface of the third sliding segment 315 and the connecting rod 53. That is, the groove depth of the end of the first sliding segment 313 away from the first fixed point 311 is less than the groove depth of the third sliding segment 315, so that a stepped structure is formed between the end of the first sliding segment 313 and the third sliding segment 315.

[0126] In this way, when the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 enters the third sliding section 315, it cannot slide along the first sliding section 313 to the first fixed point 311. That is, the step structure between the first sliding section 313 and the third sliding section 315 prevents the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 from entering the first sliding section 313 again, so that the sliding end 53b can only slide along the third sliding section 315 to the second fixed point 312.

[0127] Furthermore, please refer to Figures 16 and 17. Figure 16 is a structural diagram showing the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 provided in this embodiment of the application when it is located at the end of the third sliding segment 315 away from the second fixed point 312. Figure 17 is a structural diagram showing the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 provided in this embodiment of the application when it is located at the end of the third sliding segment 315 close to the second fixed point 312. The third sliding segment 315 extends towards the first fixed point 311 in the direction from the first end of the third sliding segment 315 to the second end of the third sliding segment 315 (as shown by the arrow in Figure 16). The connection point between the third sliding segment 315 and the first sliding segment 313 is called the first connection point 315a. That is, along the Y-axis direction, the second fixed point 312 is located between the first connection point 315a and the first fixed point 311, so that the third sliding segment 315 can limit the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53, thereby preventing the sliding end 53b from sliding along the third sliding segment 315 towards the first sliding segment 313.

[0128] In some examples, along the aforementioned Z-axis direction, the distance between the bottom surface of the second fixed point 312 and the connecting rod 53 can be greater than the distance between the bottom surface of the third sliding segment 315 and the connecting rod 53, that is, the groove depth at the second fixed point 312 is greater than the groove depth of the third sliding segment 315. When the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 is at the second fixed point 312, the second fixed point 312 and the third sliding segment 315 form a stepped structure that limits the sliding end 53b, so that the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 can no longer slide into the third sliding segment 315, but can only slide towards the second sliding segment 314 (as shown by the arrow in Figure 17).

[0129] To further improve the reliability of the overall structure, please refer to Figures 16 and 17. The aforementioned slide groove 310 may further include a fourth sliding segment 316. The first end of the fourth sliding segment 316 is connected to the second fixed point 312, and the second end of the fourth sliding segment 316 is connected to the end of the second sliding segment 314. Along the direction from the first end of the fourth sliding segment 316 to the second end of the fourth sliding segment 316, the fourth sliding segment 316 extends away from the first fixed point 311. The connection point between the fourth sliding segment 316 and the third sliding segment 315 is referred to as the second connection point 315b, and the connection point between the fourth sliding segment 316 and the second sliding segment 314 is referred to as the third connection point 316a.

[0130] In this structure, please refer to Figures 18 and 19. Figure 18 is a structural diagram of the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 provided in this embodiment of the application being located at the second fixed point 312, and Figure 19 is a top view of the base 300 provided in Figure 18. Along the Y-axis direction, the second fixed point 312 is located between the third connecting point 316a and the first fixed point 311, so that the fourth sliding segment 316 can limit the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53. That is, the second fixed point 312 is located at the apex of the bent structure formed by the third sliding segment 315 and the fourth sliding segment 316 (as shown in Figure 19, the third sliding segment 315 and the fourth sliding segment 316 form an approximately inverted V-shaped structure, and the second fixed point 312 is the apex of the inverted V-shaped structure), so that the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 can be held at the second fixed point 312, thereby allowing the slider 52 to be held at the second position.

[0131] Furthermore, along the Y-axis, the gap between the second connection point 315b and the first connection point 315a is less than or equal to the radius of the connecting rod 53. Where the cross-section of the connecting rod 53 is a shape other than a circle, half the average radial dimension of the cross-section of the connecting rod 53 is used as the reference. Alternatively, along the Y-axis, the second connection point 315b may be located between the first connection point 315a and the first fixing point 311.

[0132] In this way, when the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 enters the third sliding section 315 from the first sliding section 313, that is, when the sliding end 53b passes the first connection point 315a and continues to move along the X-axis, the sliding end 53b will first abut against the inner wall of the third sliding section 315. That is, the second connection point 315b can block the sliding end 53b, so as to prevent the sliding end 53b from sliding directly into the second sliding section 314 along the third sliding section 315 and the fourth sliding section 316 under some special circumstances, thereby further ensuring that the sliding end 53b can be kept at the second fixed point 312.

[0133] Furthermore, along the aforementioned Z-axis direction, the distance between the bottom surface of the second end of the fourth sliding segment 316 and the connecting rod 53 can be less than the distance between the bottom surface of the end of the second sliding segment 314 that connects to the fourth sliding segment 316 and the connecting rod 53. That is, the groove depth of the second end of the fourth sliding segment 316 is less than the groove depth of the end of the second sliding segment 314 that connects to the fourth sliding segment 316, so that a stepped structure is formed between the fourth sliding segment 316 and the second sliding segment 314.

[0134] As the slider 52 slides from the second position to the first position, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 starts from the second fixed point 312 and slides along the fourth sliding segment 316 to the second sliding segment 314. After the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 enters the second sliding segment 314, due to the step structure formed between the second sliding segment 314 and the fourth sliding segment 316, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 can only slide from the second sliding segment 314 to the first fixed point 311, thereby further improving the reliability of the overall structure.

[0135] In some examples, please refer to Figure 20, which is a partial cross-sectional view of Figure 19. Along the Z-axis direction, the distance between the bottom surface of the fourth sliding segment 316 and the connecting rod 53 gradually decreases from the first end of the fourth sliding segment 316 to the second end of the fourth sliding segment 316. That is, the groove depth of the fourth sliding segment 316 gradually decreases from the first segment to the second end of the fourth sliding segment 316, so that the bottom of the groove of the fourth sliding segment 316 forms a gradually rising structure.

[0136] In this way, when the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 slides to the second fixed point 312, the gradually rising structure formed by the bottom of the groove of the fourth sliding section 316 can reduce the distance that the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 continues to slide along the fourth sliding section 316 due to inertia. This reduces the risk that the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 will slide directly into the second sliding section 314 due to inertia, and further ensures that the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 can stay at the second fixed point 312, that is, ensures that the slider 52 can stay at the second position.

[0137] Furthermore, please refer to Figure 21, which is a structural diagram of another slide groove 310 provided in an embodiment of this application. The sidewall of the fourth sliding segment 316 of the slide groove 310 away from the first fixed point 311 is a first sidewall 316b. The first sidewall 316b can be an arc surface, and the arc surface protrudes in the direction close to the first fixed point 311. When the slider 52 slides from the second position to the first position, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 starts from the second fixed point 312 and slides along the fourth sliding segment 316 to the second sliding segment 314. During this process, since the first sidewall 316b is a protruding arc surface, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 can quickly abut against the first sidewall 316b, that is, reduce the movement distance of the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 in the direction away from the first fixed point 311. Then, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 slides along the first sidewall 316b and moves to the second sliding segment 314.

[0138] Therefore, during this process, the first sidewall 316b reduces the movement distance of the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 away from the first fixed point 311, which reduces the distance the user slides the camera module 40 into the storage opening 22a of the electronic device 01. This reduces the difficulty for the user to remove the camera module 40, allowing the user to press the camera module 40 with their fingertips (simultaneously moving the slider 52) without special tools, causing the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 to move from the second fixed point 312 to the second sliding section 314. Then, under the elastic force of the elastic member 55, the camera module 40 pops out for the user to use.

[0139] In some other possible examples, referring back to Figures 16 and 17, the groove depth of the first sliding segment 313 of the aforementioned groove 310 gradually decreases from the end near the first fixed point 311 towards the end near the third sliding segment 315. Furthermore, the groove depth of the second sliding segment 314 of the groove 310 gradually decreases from the end near the fourth sliding segment 316 towards the end near the first fixed point 311. This facilitates the formation of stepped structures between the first sliding segment 313 and the third sliding segment 315, between the fourth sliding segment 316 and the second sliding segment 314, and between the second sliding segment 314 and the first sliding segment 313. This avoids the problem of an excessively thin bottom in certain areas of the groove 310, thus improving the overall reliability of the base 300 structure.

[0140] It is understood that the groove depth of the first sliding section 313 and the second sliding section 314 gradually decreases, which can be a structure that gradually decreases from one end to the other. Alternatively, the groove depth can also gradually decrease in the middle region. Therefore, this application does not impose any special limitations on this.

[0141] Based on this, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, illustrates the movement of the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 relative to the base 300 during the sliding process of the slider 52 between the first and second positions.

[0142] Specifically, when the slider 52 is in the first position (as shown in Figure 10), the camera module 40 is outside the electronic device 01 (as shown in Figure 6), and the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 is at the first fixed point 311 (as shown in Figure 13). At this time, the user can press the camera module 40 to make the camera module 40 move inward, that is, the slider 52 moves from the first position to the second position under the pressure applied by the user.

[0143] Simultaneously, the connecting rod 53 moves synchronously with the slider 52. The sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 moves from the first fixed point 311 to the second fixed point 312. Since the ends of the first sliding segment 313 and the second sliding segment 314 near the first fixed point 311 form a stepped structure, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 can only slide along the first sliding segment 313 to the second fixed point 312 (movement direction as shown by the arrow in Figure 13).

[0144] Next, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 slides to the first connection point 315a (as shown in Figure 15). When the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 passes the first connection point 315a, that is, when it enters the third sliding section 315 from the first sliding segment 313 (as shown in Figure 16), because a stepped structure is formed between the first sliding segment 313 and the third sliding segment 315, the user can feel a slight jolt as the sliding end 53b passes through the stepped structure. Furthermore, because the sliding end 53b enters the third sliding section 315, the limiting force of the first sliding segment 313 on the sliding end 53b disappears, allowing the sliding end 53b to move along the X-axis under the deformation and rebound force of the connecting rod 53 itself, and impact the inner wall of the third sliding section 315, producing a beep. This allows the user to know that the external force can be released. Simultaneously, the elastic element 55 is compressed by the slider 52.

[0145] Next, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 is located within the third sliding section 315, and under the elastic force of the elastic element 55, the slider 52 is subjected to an elastic force that moves outward from the opening 110. Simultaneously, the connecting rod 53 is subjected to the same elastic force. Due to the stepped structure formed between the first sliding section 313 and the third sliding section 315, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53, under the action of the elastic force, can only slide along the third sliding section 315 to the second fixed point 312 (movement direction as shown by the arrow in Figure 16). Furthermore, under the constraint of the V-shaped structure formed by the third sliding section 315 and the fourth sliding section 316, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 remains at the second fixed point 312, i.e., the slider 52 remains at the second position.

[0146] Furthermore, the limiting structure formed by the relative positions of the first connection point 315a and the second connection point 315b (as shown in Figure 19), and the gradually decreasing groove depth of the slope structure formed by the fourth sliding section 316 (as shown in Figure 20), reduce the risk that the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 will directly enter the second sliding section 314 due to inertia. At this point, the slider 52 moves to the second position, thus completing the storage of the camera module 40 (as shown in Figure 11).

[0147] When the camera module 40 needs to be removed, the user can press the camera module 40 into the storage opening 22a again. Under the pressure, the camera module 40 slides into the storage opening 22a, and the camera module 40 pushes the slider 52 and the connecting rod 53 to move in that direction. Since a stepped structure is formed between the second fixed point 312 and the third sliding segment 315, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 can only slide along the fourth sliding segment 316 towards the second sliding segment 314 (movement direction shown by the arrow in Figure 17).

[0148] During this process, since the first sidewall 316b of the fourth sliding section 316 is an arc surface (as shown in Figure 21), the movement distance of the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 along this direction is shortened. This allows the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 to slide into the second sliding section 314 with a shorter movement distance, making it easier for the user to press the camera module 40 and pop it out. Furthermore, a stepped structure is formed between the fourth sliding section 316 and the second sliding section 314. When the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 enters the second sliding section 314, the user can feel the abruptness of sliding down the step, and hear the sound of the connecting rod 53 striking the inner wall of the second sliding section 314 under its own deformation restoring force. This informs the user that the pressing pressure can be released, thus improving the user experience.

[0149] Next, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 is located within the second sliding section 314. Under the elastic force of the elastic element 55, the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 slides along the second sliding section 314 toward the first fixed point 311 (movement direction as shown by the arrow in Figure 21), that is, the slider 52 slides toward the first position and pushes the camera module 40 to slide out of the storage opening 22a. That is, the slider 52 moves to the first position and the camera module 40 pops out (as shown in Figure 6), so that the user can take out the camera module 40 and use it (as shown in Figure 7).

[0150] Based on the above embodiments, please refer to Figure 22, which is a structural diagram of another storage mechanism 50 provided in this application embodiment. The base 300 of this storage mechanism 50 may also be provided with a cover plate 56. The cover plate 56 is fastened to the surface of the base 300 where the sliding groove 310 is provided, and the cover plate 56 is fixedly connected to the base 300. For example, the cover plate 56 and the base 300 can be interlocked through snap-fit ​​holes and snap-fit ​​protrusions, or they can be fixedly connected by adhesive and bolts. Therefore, this application does not impose any special limitations on this.

[0151] The base 300 has a gap between the side of the base 300 closest to the first wall panel 100 and the cover plate 56, allowing the connecting rod 53 to extend between the base 300 and the cover plate 56, with the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 extending into the slide groove 310. In this way, the cover plate 56 can limit the movement of the connecting rod 53, preventing it from separating from the slide groove 310, thus improving structural reliability.

[0152] In this embodiment, one end of the connecting rod 53 (i.e., the sliding end 53b) is limited by the cover plate 56 to prevent the connecting rod 53 from separating from the base 300. Correspondingly, the other end of the connecting rod 53 (i.e., the fixed end 53a) can also be provided with a corresponding limiting structure. For example, a limiting piece 57 is provided on the slider 52, and the other end of the connecting rod 53 is located between the slider 52 and the limiting piece 57.

[0153] In some examples, please continue to refer to Figure 22 and in conjunction with Figure 23, which is an exploded view of the slider 52, cover plate 56, limiting piece 57, and connecting rod 53 provided in the embodiments of this application. The fixed end 53a of the connecting rod 53 extends into the fixing hole 410 on the slider 52. The limiting piece 57 is connected to the slider 52, and the fixed end 53a of the connecting rod 53 is located between the limiting piece 57 and the slider 52, thereby effectively limiting the fixed end 53a of the connecting rod 53 through the limiting piece 57.

[0154] Furthermore, the aforementioned limiting piece 57 may include a first region 57a ​​and a second region 57b. The first region 57a ​​is provided on both sides of the second region 57b. The first region 57a ​​is in contact with the surface of the slider 52, and the second region 57b is spaced apart from the surface of the slider 52, so that the fixed end 53a of the connecting rod 53 is located between the slider 52 and the second region 57b.

[0155] In this example, to facilitate the positioning and installation of the limiting piece 57, a positioning hole 57c can be provided on the first region 57a ​​of the limiting piece 57, and a positioning protrusion 420 can be provided on the slider 52. The positioning protrusion 420 extends into the corresponding positioning hole 57c, thereby forming a precise positioning between the limiting piece 57 and the slider 52.

[0156] In other embodiments, please refer to FIG24, which is an exploded view of the base 51 provided in the embodiments of this application. The base 300 of the base 51 may include a first part 320 and a second part 330. The first part 320 is fixedly connected to the substrate 200, and the second part 330 is fixed on the first part 320. The aforementioned groove 310 is formed on the second part 330. The material of the second part 330 may be PA material or POM material. Since these materials have self-lubricating and wear-resistant properties, they are beneficial to reduce the wear between the sliding end 53b of the connecting rod 53 and the inner wall of the groove 310, thereby reducing the risk of failure of the sliding structure formed between the connecting rod 53 and the base 300 due to excessive wear.

[0157] Furthermore, the first portion 320 of the aforementioned base 300 and the substrate 200 can be made of the same material or different materials. The first portion 320 and the substrate 200 can form an integral structure, or they can be fixedly connected by means of bonding, snap-fitting, welding, or threaded connection. Therefore, this application does not impose any special limitations in this regard.

[0158] Furthermore, during the movement of the camera module 40 with the slider 52, there will be relative friction between the camera module 40 and the inner wall of the opening 110 of the first wall plate 100. Therefore, the first wall plate 100 of the base 51 can also be made of PA or POM material to reduce the wear of the inner wall of the opening 110 of the first wall plate 100 on the camera module 40, which helps to ensure the smooth appearance and aesthetics of the camera module 40. In this way, as an independent component, the camera module 40 has a smooth surface and a good feel when the user holds and plays with it, which helps to improve the user experience.

[0159] In another possible embodiment, the entire base 51 (including the first wall panel 100, the substrate 200, and the first portion 320 and the second portion 330 of the base 300) can be made of the same material and integrally formed. For example, the entire base 51 can be made of a material with high strength and low weight. On the one hand, this can reduce the overall manufacturing difficulty; on the other hand, it is beneficial to reduce the overall weight and thus to make the electronic device 01 lighter.

[0160] Based on this, please continue to refer to Figure 24 and in conjunction with Figure 25. Figure 25 is a structural diagram of the slider 52 provided in the embodiment of this application. The slider 52 may include a sliding part 400 and a limiting part 500. The limiting part 500 is fixed on the sliding part 400. The camera module 40 is detachably connected to the sliding part 400. The aforementioned fixing hole 410 is opened on the sliding part 400. The aforementioned limiting protrusion 420 is disposed on the sliding part 400. The aforementioned guide hole 610 is opened on the sliding part 400. That is, the aforementioned sleeve 600 is fixedly connected to the sliding part 400.

[0161] A slide rail 210 may be provided on the base plate 200 of the aforementioned base 51. The slide rail 210 extends along the Y-axis direction (i.e., the sliding direction of the slider 52). The sliding part 400 is stacked on the base plate 200, and the limiting part 500 is provided in the slide rail 210 and can slide along the slide rail. In this way, the inner wall of the slide rail 210 can limit the limiting part 500 of the slider 52, so that the slider 52 slides along the Y-axis direction, reducing the risk that the slider 52 cannot slide normally due to the deviation of the sliding trajectory from the Y-axis during the sliding process.

[0162] In some examples, the slide 210 is a hollow structure formed on the substrate 200, that is, the two opposite sidewalls in the hollow structure form a slide 210 that limits the limiting part 500 of the slider 52, so that the slide 210 can limit the limiting part 500 at any position between the first position and the second position of the slider 52, thereby reducing the risk of the slider 52 getting stuck due to tilting during the sliding process.

[0163] In addition, please refer to Figures 26, 27, and 28. Figure 26 is a structural diagram of another storage mechanism 50 (slider 52 is located in the second position) provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 27 is a BB cross-sectional view of Figure 26, and Figure 28 is a CC cross-sectional view of Figure 26. The base 51 may also include a limiting plate 220. The limiting plate 220 is fixed to the side of the base plate 200 away from the limiting part 500. The limiting part 500 and the limiting plate 220 are stacked, so that while the limiting part 500 slides in the slide rail 210, the limiting plate 220 provides further support and limitation in the Z-axis direction, which is more conducive to improving the structural reliability of the relative sliding of the slider 52 and the base 51.

[0164] Therefore, during the sliding process of slider 52 between the first and second positions, the inner wall of the slide rail 210 can limit the limiting portion 500 of the slider along the X-axis, and the limiting plate 220 and the base plate 200 can limit the limiting portion 500 along the Z-axis. This ensures that the slider slides along the Y-axis, preventing tilting and potential jamming. Furthermore, when the slider reaches the second position, the limiting effect of the limiting plate 220 and the base plate 200 along the Z-axis prevents the end of the limiting portion 500 away from the sliding portion 400 from tilting up, thus improving the overall structural reliability.

[0165] In other examples, the limiting part 500 may also be provided with a clearance notch (as shown in Figure 25). This clearance notch is located on the edge of the limiting part 500 near the base 300. When the slider 52 slides to the second position, the base 300 can extend into the clearance notch. That is, the clearance notch divides the limiting part 500 into two parts, thereby providing clearance to the base 300 and preventing the limiting part 500 and the base 300 from interfering with each other during sliding, thus ensuring that the slider 52 can slide normally.

[0166] In this example, since a cover plate 56 is also attached to the base 300, the cover plate 56 and the base 300 can be fixedly connected by a snap-fit ​​structure. In some cases, the snap-fit ​​structure between the cover plate 56 and the base 300 may be located on the side, which may cause an increase in the local width (i.e., the width along the X-axis) of the base 300. Therefore, the width of the aforementioned clearance notch along the X-axis can gradually increase in the direction from the first wall plate 100 to the base 300, thereby preventing the limiting part 500 of the slider 52 from interfering with the base 300 during the movement of the slider 52, and further improving the reliability of the overall structure.

[0167] Based on this, the detachable connection method between the sliding part 400 of the slider 52 and the camera module 40 is not unique. For example, the sliding part 400 and the camera module 40 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​structure with a spherical groove and a spherical protrusion to achieve a detachable connection. Alternatively, the sliding part 400 and the camera module 40 can also be connected by magnetic adsorption using a magnetic component and a metal block 440.

[0168] In the case where the sliding part 400 and the camera module 40 are connected by magnetic adsorption, please refer to Figure 29, which is a DD cross-sectional view of Figure 26. A metal block 440 is provided on one of the sliding part 400 and the camera module 40, and a first magnetic element 43 is provided on the other of the sliding part 400 and the camera module 40, so that the sliding part 400 and the camera module 40 can be connected by mutual adsorption. The user only needs to apply a certain pulling force to separate the camera module 40 from the sliding part 400.

[0169] In some examples, the aforementioned metal block 440 is disposed on the sliding part 400, and the first magnetic element 43 is disposed on the camera module 40. With this structure, on the one hand, it facilitates the mutual attraction and connection between the sliding part 400 and the camera module 40; on the other hand, since the first magnetic element 43 is disposed on the camera module 40, when the user removes and uses the camera module 40, it can be attracted to the metal area of ​​the electronic device 01 or a metal object around the user, thereby facilitating the fixation of the camera module 40, improving ease of use, and enhancing the user experience.

[0170] The first magnetic element 43 can be embedded inside the camera module 40 or fixed to the surface of the camera module 40. Similarly, the metal block 440 can be embedded inside the sliding part 400 or fixed to the surface of the sliding part 400. Therefore, this application does not impose any special limitations on this.

[0171] Furthermore, to facilitate user storage of the camera module 40, please refer to Figure 30, which is an exploded view of a camera module 40 and a slider 52 provided in an embodiment of this application. The camera module 40 may include a body 41 and a positioning part 42. The first magnetic element 43 shown in Figure 29 is disposed inside the body 41. The sliding part 400 has a positioning groove 430 on its surface facing the camera module 40. When the camera module 40 and the sliding part 400 are magnetically connected, the positioning part 42 can be inserted into the positioning groove 430 first. Then, under the attraction of the metal block 440 and the first magnetic element 43, the body 41 of the camera module 40 is magnetically connected to the sliding part 400, thereby improving the convenience of storing the camera module 40.

[0172] In some embodiments, referring to FIG31, which is an EE cross-sectional view of FIG26, a detection component may also be provided between the slider 52 and the base 51. This detection component is used to detect whether the slider 52 is in the second position. The detection component includes a second magnetic element 450 and a Hall effect device 230. One of the second magnetic element 450 and the Hall effect device 230 is disposed on the slider 52, and the other is disposed on the base 51. When the slider 52 is in the second position, the second magnetic element 450 and the Hall effect device 230 are positioned opposite each other. Therefore, based on the change in magnetic flux detected by the Hall effect device 230, it is possible to determine whether the slider 52 is in the second position.

[0173] Alternatively, the detection device may also include an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver, one of which is disposed on the slider 52, and the other on the base 51. When the slider 52 is in the second position, the infrared receiver can receive the infrared signal emitted by the infrared transmitter, thereby determining whether the slider 52 is in the second position.

[0174] Furthermore, the aforementioned detection component can be electrically connected to the motherboard of the electronic device 01 and display on the display screen 11 shown in FIG7 whether the camera module 40 has been stored, thereby helping to reduce the risk of the camera module 40 being lost.

[0175] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0176] 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 that can be easily 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 storage mechanism for accommodating electronic devices, characterized in that, include: A base having a first wall panel with an opening, and a sliding groove on the side of the base away from the first wall panel, the sliding groove having a first fixing point and a second fixing point; A slider is disposed at the opening, and the electronic device is detachably connected to the slider. The slider is capable of sliding relative to the base between a first position and a second position in a direction that is close to or far from the first wall panel. A connecting rod has a fixed end and a sliding end, the fixed end being connected to the slider, and the sliding end extending into the groove; Wherein, when the slider is in the first position, at least a portion of the electronic device is located outside the opening, and the sliding end is located at the first fixed point; When the slider is in the second position, the electronic device is located inside the opening, and the sliding end is located at the second fixed point.

2. The storage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide groove includes a first sliding section and a second sliding section, both of which are located between the first fixed point and the second fixed point. During the process of the slider sliding from the first position to the second position, the sliding end slides along the first sliding segment from the first fixed point to the second fixed point; During the process of the slider sliding from the second position to the first position, the sliding end slides along the second sliding segment from the second fixed point to the first fixed point.

3. The storage mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, Along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the first sliding segment near the first fixed point and the connecting rod is greater than the distance between the bottom surface of the second sliding segment near the first fixed point and the connecting rod.

4. The storage mechanism according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The slide groove further includes a third sliding section, the first end of which is connected to the end of the first sliding section, and the second end of which is connected to the second fixed point; along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the first sliding section away from the first fixed point and the connecting rod is less than the distance between the bottom surface of the third sliding section and the connecting rod.

5. The storage mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The third sliding segment extends toward the first fixed point in a direction from the first end of the third sliding segment to the second end of the third sliding segment.

6. The storage mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that, Along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the second fixing point and the connecting rod is greater than the distance between the bottom surface of the third sliding segment and the connecting rod.

7. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, The slide groove further includes a fourth sliding section, the first end of which is connected to the second fixed point, and the second end of which is connected to the end of the second sliding section; the fourth sliding section extends away from the first fixed point along the direction from the first end of the fourth sliding section to the second end of the fourth sliding section.

8. The storage mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, Along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the second end of the fourth sliding segment and the connecting rod is less than the distance between the bottom surface of the end of the second sliding segment that communicates with the fourth sliding segment and the connecting rod.

9. The storage mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, Along the distribution direction of the connecting rod and the base, the distance between the bottom surface of the fourth sliding segment and the connecting rod gradually decreases from the first end of the fourth sliding segment to the second end of the fourth sliding segment.

10. The storage mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The sidewall of the fourth sliding segment away from the first fixed point is an arc surface, and the arc surface protrudes towards the first fixed point.

11. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that, The base includes a base plate and the first wall plate. The base plate is fixedly connected to the first wall plate. The slide groove is disposed on the side of the base plate away from the first wall plate. The base plate is provided with a slide track. The slider includes a sliding part and a limiting part. The limiting part is fixed on the sliding part. The electronic device is detachably connected to the sliding part. The fixed end of the connecting rod is connected to the sliding part. The sliding part is stacked with the substrate. The limiting part is disposed in the slide rail and can slide along the slide rail.

12. The storage mechanism according to claim 11, characterized in that, The base also includes a base platform, which is fixed to the base plate and located at the end of the slide away from the first wall panel, and the slide groove is disposed on the base platform.

13. The storage mechanism according to claim 12, characterized in that, The limiting part is provided with a clearance notch, and when the slider is in the second position, the base extends into the clearance notch.

14. The storage mechanism according to claim 12, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a cover plate, which is fastened to the surface of the base platform where the groove is formed.

15. The storage mechanism according to claim 12, characterized in that, The base includes a first part and a second part. The first part is fixedly connected to the substrate, and the second part is fixed on the first part. The slide is disposed on the second part, and the material of the second part includes PA material or POM material.

16. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that, The base also includes a limiting plate, which is fixed to the side of the substrate away from the limiting part, and the limiting part and the limiting plate are stacked together.

17. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 11 to 16, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a limiting piece, which is disposed on the sliding part, and the fixed end of the connecting rod is located between the limiting piece and the sliding part.

18. The storage mechanism according to claim 17, characterized in that, The limiting piece has positioning holes on both sides, and the sliding part has positioning protrusions that extend into the corresponding positioning holes.

19. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a guide rod, which is fixed to the base. The slider has a guide hole through which the guide rod passes.

20. The storage mechanism according to claim 19, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes an elastic element, which is sleeved on the guide rod. When the slider is in the second position, the slider compresses the elastic element.

21. The storage mechanism according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that, Two guide rods are provided, and along the sliding direction of the slider, the two guide rods are respectively provided on both sides of the slider.

22. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that, A metal block is provided on one of the slider and the electronic device, and a first magnetic element is provided on the other of the slider and the electronic device. The slider and the electronic device are connected by adsorption between the metal block and the first magnetic element.

23. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that, The storage mechanism also includes a detection component for detecting whether the slider is located in the second position.

24. The storage mechanism according to claim 23, characterized in that, The detection component includes a second magnetic element and a Hall device. One of the second magnetic element and the Hall device is disposed on the slider, and the other of the second magnetic element and the Hall device is disposed on the base. When the slider is in the second position, the second magnetic element and the Hall device are disposed opposite to each other.

25. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that, The material of the first wall panel includes PA material or POM material.

26. The storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 24, characterized in that, The base is a one-piece molded structure.

27. An electronic device, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has a storage opening on its side wall; The storage mechanism is the storage mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 26, wherein the storage mechanism is disposed in the storage opening, and the base of the storage mechanism is fixedly connected to the outer shell; Electronic components are detachably connected to the slider of the storage mechanism.

28. The electronic device according to claim 27, characterized in that, The outer casing includes a first casing and a second casing, the first casing being hinged to the second casing, and the storage opening being provided on the second casing.

29. The electronic device according to claim 28, characterized in that, The electronic device further includes a display screen and a keyboard, the display screen being disposed in the first housing and the keyboard being disposed in the second housing.

30. The electronic device according to any one of claims 27 to 29, characterized in that, The electronic device includes a camera module.

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