Electronic device

Abstract

The present application provides an electronic device. By means of arranging a first fitting portion and a second fitting portion on a first shielding member, arranging a third fitting portion on a first fixing frame, arranging a fourth fitting portion on a second fixing frame, arranging at least part of the third fitting portion of the first fixing frame between the first fitting portion and a main shaft body, and arranging at least part of a fourth engaging block of a second fixing frame between the second fitting portion of the first shielding member and the main shaft body, when the electronic device is folded and unfolded multiple times, in an unfolded state of the electronic device, the third fitting portion of the first fixing frame can pull a first end portion of the first shielding member so as to prevent the first end portion of the first shielding member from disengaging through a first notch of a first decorative member, and the fourth fitting portion of the second fixing frame can also pull a second end portion of the first shielding member so as to prevent the second end portion of the first shielding member from disengaging through a second notch of a second decorative member. The reliability of the electronic device is better.

Description

electronic devices

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510021475.7, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on January 6, 2025, entitled "Folding Mechanism and Electronic Device"; this application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510234074.X, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on February 27, 2025, entitled "Folding Device and Electronic Device"; and this application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510330290.4, filed with the China National Intellectual Property Administration on March 19, 2025, entitled "Electronic Device," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of foldable electronic products technology, and in particular to an electronic device. Background Technology

[0003] With the development of technology and the demands of the electronic device market, foldable electronic devices are becoming increasingly widely used. Traditional foldable electronic devices include a flexible screen and a folding mechanism. The folding mechanism includes a main shaft and a blocking block. The blocking block is fixed to the end of the main shaft. The blocking block is used to block and protect the edges of the folding area of ​​the flexible screen. However, due to an unreasonable structural design of the blocking block, after the foldable electronic device is folded multiple times, problems such as creases and detachment of the blocking block occur, thereby reducing the reliability of the foldable electronic device. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an electronic device with a shielding block that is not easily dislodged and has better reliability.

[0005] This application provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a folding mechanism, a flexible screen, a first housing, and a second housing. The first housing, the folding mechanism, and the second housing are connected sequentially along a first direction, which is the direction in which the first housing points to the second housing when the electronic device is in a flattened state.

[0006] The first housing includes a first frame, a first middle plate, and a first decorative component. The first middle plate is located in the area formed by the first frame and is connected to the inner surface of the first frame. The first decorative component includes a first fixing part and a first decorative part. The first fixing part is fixedly connected to the first frame, and the first decorative part is spaced apart from the first middle plate.

[0007] The second housing includes a second frame, a second middle plate, and a second decorative element. The second middle plate is located in the area formed by the second frame and is connected to the inner surface of the second frame. The second decorative element includes a second fixing part and a second decorative part. The second fixing part is fixedly connected to the second frame, and the second decorative part is spaced apart from the second middle plate.

[0008] The flexible screen includes a first region, a second region, and a third region arranged sequentially along a first direction. The first region is stacked with a first middle plate, the second region is stacked with a folding mechanism, and the third region is stacked with a second middle plate.

[0009] The first decorative part is located above the edge of the first region, and the first decorative part is also located above the edge of a portion of the second region. The second decorative part is located above the edge of the second region, and the second decorative part is also located above the edge of a portion of the second region.

[0010] The folding mechanism includes a first connecting component, a second connecting component, a main shaft body, and a first blocking component, wherein the first blocking component is deformable, the first connecting component connects the first housing and the main shaft body, and the second connecting component connects the second housing and the main shaft body;

[0011] The first shielding member includes a first shielding part, a first mating part, and a second mating part. The first mating part is fixedly connected to the first end of the first shielding part, and the second mating part is fixedly connected to the second end of the first shielding part. The first mating part and the first end of the first shielding part are arranged at an angle, and the second mating part and the second end of the first shielding part are arranged at an angle.

[0012] The first shielding portion is located above at least a portion of the edge of the second region. The first end of the first shielding portion is located between the first decorative portion and the second region. The second end of the first shielding portion is located between the second decorative portion and the second region. The middle portion of the first shielding portion is exposed relative to the first decorative portion and the second decorative portion. The first mating portion and the second mating portion are arranged on the side facing the flexible screen.

[0013] In the length extension direction of the folding mechanism, there is a first gap between the first connecting component and the first frame, and the first mating part is located in the first gap; there is a second gap between the second connecting component and the second frame, and the second mating part is located in the second gap.

[0014] The first connecting component or the first housing has a third mating part, and the second connecting component or the second housing has a fourth mating part;

[0015] In the first direction, the third mating part is located between the first mating part and the main shaft body, and the fourth mating part is located between the second mating part and the main shaft body.

[0016] It is understandable that by providing a first and second mating portion on the first shielding member, a third mating portion on the first fixing frame, and a fourth mating portion on the second fixing frame, with at least a portion of the third mating portion of the first fixing frame positioned between the first mating portion and the main shaft body, and at least a portion of the fourth locking block of the second fixing frame positioned between the second mating portion of the first shielding member and the main shaft body, when the electronic device undergoes multiple folding and unfolding operations, in the flattened state, the third mating portion of the first fixing frame can hold the first end of the first shielding member to prevent the first end of the first shielding member from dislodging through the first notch of the first decorative member, and the fourth mating portion of the second fixing frame can also hold the second end of the first shielding member to prevent the second end of the first shielding member from dislodging through the second notch of the second decorative member. This results in improved reliability of the electronic device.

[0017] In one possible implementation, during the folding or unfolding of the electronic device, both the third and fourth mating parts move relative to the main shaft body.

[0018] In one possible implementation, during the folding or unfolding of the electronic device, the third mating part is located between the first mating part and the main shaft body, and the fourth mating part is located between the second mating part and the main shaft body.

[0019] It is understood that by providing a first mating part and a second mating part on the first shielding member, a third mating part on the first fixing frame, and a fourth mating part on the second fixing frame, and by placing at least a portion of the third mating part of the first fixing frame between the first mating part and the main shaft body, and placing at least a portion of the fourth locking block of the second fixing frame between the second mating part of the first shielding member and the main shaft body, when the electronic device undergoes multiple folding and unfolding processes, the third mating part of the first fixing frame can hold the first end of the first shielding member during the folding or unfolding process to prevent the first end of the first shielding member from coming out through the first notch of the first decorative member, and the fourth mating part of the second fixing frame can also hold the second end of the first shielding member to prevent the second end of the first shielding member from coming out through the second notch of the second decorative member.

[0020] In one possible implementation, at least a portion of the first mating part is located between the first decorative part and the third mating part; at least a portion of the second mating part is located between the second decorative part and the fourth mating part.

[0021] It is understood that by setting at least a portion of the first mating part between the first decorative part and the third mating part, the first decorative part is used to limit the first end of the first blocking member.

[0022] It is understood that by setting at least a portion of the second mating part between the second decorative part and the fourth mating part, the second decorative part is used to limit the second end of the first shielding member.

[0023] In one possible implementation, when the electronic device is in a flattened state, in the thickness direction of the folding mechanism, the projection of the first mating part onto the plane of the first middle plate overlaps with the projection of the first decorative part onto the plane of the first middle plate, and the projection of the second mating part onto the plane of the second middle plate overlaps with the projection of the decorative part onto the plane of the second middle plate.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the first mating part contacts the third mating part, and the second mating part contacts the fourth mating part. It is understood that when the electronic device undergoes multiple folding and unfolding processes, during folding or unfolding, the third mating part of the first fixing frame can hold the first end of the first shielding member to prevent the first end of the first shielding member from dislodging through the first notch of the first decorative member; similarly, the fourth mating part of the second fixing frame can hold the second end of the first shielding member to prevent the second end of the first shielding member from dislodging through the second notch of the second decorative member.

[0025] In one possible implementation, when the electronic device is in a flattened state, the contact surfaces of the first mating part and the third mating part are inclined towards the main shaft body in the thickness direction of the electronic device. This avoids the first end of the first shielding member from dislodging through the first notch of the first decorative member, and also facilitates the assembly of the first shielding member.

[0026] In one possible implementation, both the first mating part and the second mating part include insulating material and a metal sheet embedded in the insulating material. This ensures that both the first and second mating parts have a certain degree of elasticity and a certain degree of rigidity.

[0027] In one possible implementation, the insulating material is thermoplastic polyurethane or rubber, and / or the metal sheet is a steel sheet.

[0028] In one possible implementation, the first mating part includes a first connecting block and a first locking block. The first connecting block is connected to the first end of the first blocking part, and the first locking block protrudes from the side of the first connecting block away from the first end of the first blocking part. An angle is formed between the first locking block and the first connecting block.

[0029] In the length extension direction of the folding mechanism, at least a portion of the first locking block is located within the first gap;

[0030] In the first direction, the third mating part is located between the first locking block and the main shaft body.

[0031] Understandably, when the electronic device is in a flattened state, the third mating part is located between the first locking block and the main shaft body. At this time, the second locking block of the first fixing bracket can hold the first end of the first blocking member, thereby preventing the first end of the first blocking member from coming out through the first notch of the first decorative member. At this time, the reliability of the electronic device is better.

[0032] In one possible implementation, the first locking block includes a first locking surface, and the third mating part includes a second locking surface; in a first direction, at least a portion of the first locking surface is in contact with or spaced apart from the second locking surface.

[0033] In one possible implementation, when the electronic device is in a flattened state, the first and second locking surfaces are inclined towards the main shaft body in the thickness direction of the electronic device. This avoids the first end of the first shielding member from dislodging through the first notch of the first decorative member, and also facilitates the assembly of the first shielding member.

[0034] In one possible implementation, the third mating part includes a second locking block and a first reinforcing block, the first reinforcing block being connected to the second locking block, and the second locking block and the first reinforcing block being set at an angle.

[0035] In the thickness direction of the folding mechanism, there is a third gap between the first decorative part of the first decorative piece and the second locking block, a part of the first mating part is located between the first decorative part of the first decorative piece and the second locking block, and a part is located between the first decorative part of the first decorative piece and the first reinforcing block; in the first direction, the second locking block is located between the first mating part and the main shaft body.

[0036] Understandably, when the electronic device is in a flattened state, the second locking block is located between the first mating part and the main shaft body. The second locking block of the first fixing frame can hold the first end of the first blocking member, thereby preventing the first end of the first blocking member from coming out through the first notch of the first decorative part. At this time, the reliability of the electronic device is better.

[0037] In one possible implementation, the size of the first mating part is larger than the size of the third gap. In this case, the first mating part is less likely to disengage through the third gap.

[0038] In one possible implementation, the first shielding member includes a third connecting block, and the middle part of the first shielding portion is fixedly connected to the main shaft body through the third connecting block; or the folding mechanism includes a first middle shell, the first middle shell is fixedly connected to the main shaft body, the first shielding member includes a third connecting block, and the middle part of the first shielding portion is fixedly connected to the first middle shell through the third connecting block.

[0039] In one possible implementation, the first shielding member further includes a first metal portion, and the third connecting block is fixedly connected to the spindle body or the first intermediate shell via the first metal portion. This further enhances the connection strength between the first shielding member and the spindle body or the first intermediate shell, thereby improving the reliability of the electronic device.

[0040] In one possible implementation, the third connecting block includes a first portion and a second portion that are bent. The first portion of the third connecting block is embedded in the middle of the first shielding portion, and the second portion of the third connecting block is fixedly connected to the main spindle body or the first intermediate shell. This further improves the connection strength between the first shielding member and the main spindle body or the first intermediate shell, thereby enhancing the reliability of the electronic device.

[0041] In one possible implementation, the second part of the third connecting block is fixedly connected to the first metal part, and the first metal part is fixedly connected to the spindle body or the first middle shell. This further improves the connection strength between the first shielding member and the spindle body or the first middle shell, thereby enhancing the reliability of the electronic device.

[0042] In one possible implementation, the first connecting component includes a first connector and a first fixed frame. The first connector is movably connected to the spindle body and the first fixed frame. The first fixed frame is fixedly connected to the first housing. The third mating part is part of the first fixed frame.

[0043] The second connecting assembly includes a second connector and a second fixing frame. The second connector is movably connected to the spindle body and the second fixing frame. The second fixing frame is fixedly connected to the second housing. The fourth mating part is part of the second fixing frame.

[0044] Understandably, since the first fixed frame is fixedly connected to the first housing, the second fixed frame is fixedly connected to the second housing, the first connecting member is movably connected to the main shaft and the first fixed frame, and the second connecting member is movably connected to the main shaft and the second fixed frame, the first housing and the second housing can be interconnected through the first fixed frame, the first connecting member, the second connecting member, and the second fixed frame. Thus, when the electronic device switches from a flattened state to a closed state, the first housing and the second housing move closer together. The first housing can drive the first connecting member to move relative to the main shaft through the first fixed frame, and the second housing can drive the second connecting member to move relative to the main shaft through the second fixed frame. When the electronic device switches from a closed state to a flattened state, the first housing and the second housing open together. The first housing can drive the first connecting member to move relative to the main shaft through the first fixed frame, and the second housing can drive the second connecting member to move relative to the main shaft through the second fixed frame.

[0045] Understandably, because the first fixing frame has a third mating part and the second fixing frame has a fourth mating part, both the third and fourth mating parts move relative to the main shaft body during the folding or unfolding of the electronic device. Furthermore, because the first fixing part of the first decorative piece can be fixedly connected to the first frame, and the second fixing part of the second decorative piece is fixedly connected to the second frame, both the first and second decorative pieces move relative to the main shaft body during the folding or unfolding of the electronic device. Thus, the size of the gap between the first decorative part and the third mating part is relatively stable (i.e., not easily changed), and the size of the gap between the second decorative part and the fourth mating part is relatively stable (i.e., not easily changed). Therefore, the first mating part is unlikely to disengage through the gap between the first and third mating parts, and the second mating part is unlikely to disengage through the gap between the second and fourth mating parts.

[0046] In one possible implementation, the first connecting assembly includes a first connector, a first fixing frame, and a first support plate. The first connector is movably connected to the spindle body and the first fixing frame. The first fixing frame is fixedly connected to the first housing. The first support plate is fixedly connected to the first connector. Alternatively, the first support plate is movably connected to at least one of the first fixing frame and the first connector. The third mating part is a part of the first support plate.

[0047] The second connecting assembly includes a second connector, a second fixing frame, and a second support plate. The second connector is movably connected to the spindle body and the second fixing frame. The second fixing frame is fixedly connected to the second housing. The second support plate is fixedly connected to the second connector, or the second support plate is movably connected to at least one of the second fixing frame and the second connector. The fourth mating part is part of the second support plate. Attached Figure Description

[0048] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the electronic device provided in the embodiment of this application in a flattened state;

[0049] Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 along line A1-A1;

[0050] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 in a closed state;

[0051] Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 3 along line A2-A2;

[0052] Figure 5 is a partially exploded view of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 in one embodiment;

[0053] Figure 6 is a partially exploded view of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 in one embodiment;

[0054] Figure 7 is a partially exploded view of one embodiment of the folding mechanism shown in Figure 6;

[0055] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the folding mechanism shown in Figure 6;

[0056] Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the folding mechanism shown in Figure 8 from another angle;

[0057] Figure 10 is a partially exploded schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first and second housings shown in Figure 6;

[0058] Figure 11 is an enlarged schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first housing shown in Figure 10 at point B;

[0059] Figure 12 is a partially exploded view of one embodiment of the spindle shown in Figure 7;

[0060] Figure 13 is a partially exploded view of the main shaft shown in Figure 12 at another angle;

[0061] Figure 14 is an enlarged schematic diagram of one embodiment of the main shaft shown in Figure 12 at point C1;

[0062] Figure 15 is an enlarged schematic diagram of one embodiment of the spindle shown in Figure 13 at point C2;

[0063] Figure 16A is a partial structural schematic diagram of the housing device shown in Figure 5 in one embodiment;

[0064] Figure 16B is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the housing device shown in Figure 16A at line C3-C3;

[0065] Figure 16C is a structural schematic diagram of the housing device shown in Figure 16A in an intermediate state;

[0066] Figure 16D is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the housing device shown in Figure 16C along line C4-C4;

[0067] Figure 16E is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the housing device shown in Figure 16A in a closed state;

[0068] Figure 17A is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first shielding member shown in Figure 12;

[0069] Figure 17B is a structural schematic diagram of the first blocking member shown in Figure 17A from another angle;

[0070] Figure 17C is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first blocking member shown in Figure 17A in a closed state;

[0071] Figure 18 is an enlarged schematic diagram of one embodiment of the spindle shown in Figure 7 at point D1;

[0072] Figure 19 is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first and second fixing frames shown in Figure 7;

[0073] Figure 20 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 1;

[0074] Figure 21 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 20 along line D2-D2;

[0075] Figure 22 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in Figure 20 in an intermediate state;

[0076] Figure 23 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in Figure 20 in a closed state;

[0077] Figure 24 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 1;

[0078] Figure 25 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the first and second fixing frames shown in Figure 7;

[0079] Figure 26 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the first shielding member shown in Figure 12 when the housing device is in a flattened state.

[0080] Figure 27 is a structural schematic diagram of the first shielding component shown in Figure 26 from another angle;

[0081] Figure 28 is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first shielding member shown in Figure 12 with the housing device in a closed state;

[0082] Figure 29 is an assembly diagram of one embodiment of the first shielding member and the spindle body shown in Figure 26;

[0083] Figure 30 is an assembly diagram of one embodiment of the first shielding member and the spindle body shown in Figure 27;

[0084] Figure 31 is a partial structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the folding mechanism shown in Figure 6;

[0085] Figure 32 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 along line E1-E1;

[0086] Figure 33 is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 at line E1-E1;

[0087] Figure 34 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 at line E2-E2;

[0088] Figure 35 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the folding mechanism shown in Figure 31 in its intermediate state;

[0089] Figure 36 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the folding mechanism shown in Figure 32 in its intermediate state;

[0090] Figure 37 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in Figure 33 in an intermediate state;

[0091] Figure 38 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in Figure 34 in an intermediate state;

[0092] Figure 39 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the folding mechanism shown in Figure 31 in the closed state;

[0093] Figure 40 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device shown in Figure 32 in a closed state;

[0094] Figure 41 is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 at line E2-E2;

[0095] Figure 42 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the spindle shown in Figure 7 at line FF;

[0096] Figure 43 is a partially exploded view of another embodiment of the spindle shown in Figure 7;

[0097] Figure 44 is a partially exploded view of one embodiment of the first shielding member shown in Figure 26;

[0098] Figure 45 is a partially exploded view of another embodiment of the first shielding member shown in Figure 26;

[0099] Figure 46 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device shown in Figure 1 in a second use state at line E3-E3. Detailed Implementation

[0100] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0101] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "joining" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be an electrical connection or a mechanical connection. "Fixed connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship remains unchanged after connection. "Movable connection" refers to a connection where the relative positional relationship can change after connection. Furthermore, the integrated structure obtained by a one-piece molding process means that during the formation of one of the two components, that component is connected to the other component without requiring further processing (such as bonding, welding, snap-fit ​​connection, or screw connection) to join the two components. Components A and B can be arranged relative to each other, with component A projected along the target direction to obtain projection C, and component B projected along the target direction to obtain projection D, where projection C and projection D can at least largely overlap. In some embodiments, the majority overlap can be either: projection C is completely within projection D, or projection D is completely within projection C. Alternatively, projection C and projection D intersect each other, and the intersection area of ​​projection C and projection D accounts for more than 50% of projection C or projection D.

[0102] The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of this application, such as "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "upper," and "lower," are only for reference to the directions in the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0103] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein, and the objects distinguished by "first," "second," etc., are generally of the same class and the number of objects is not limited; for example, a first object can be one or more. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship. "Multiple" means at least two.

[0104] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the electronic device 1000 provided in the present application in a flattened state. Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1 along line A1-A1 in one embodiment. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1 in a closed state in one embodiment. Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 3 along line A2-A2 in one embodiment.

[0105] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, this application provides a foldable electronic device 1000. The foldable electronic device 1000 can be a foldable device such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, in-vehicle device, or wearable device (such as a smart bracelet). This application provides a detailed description using a mobile phone as an example of the electronic device 1000.

[0106] For ease of description, exemplarily, the thickness direction of electronic device 1000 is defined as the Z-axis direction, the extension direction of the rotation axis of electronic device 1000 is defined as the Y-axis direction, and the width direction of electronic device 1000 is defined as the Y-axis direction. The direction perpendicular to the Y-axis and Z-axis is defined as the X-axis direction, that is, the length direction of electronic device 1000 is defined as the X-axis. It is understood that the coordinate system of electronic device 1000 can also be flexibly set according to specific requirements.

[0107] It is understood that in this embodiment, the rotation axis of the electronic device 1000 is in the Y-axis direction, and the electronic device 1000 can be relatively unfolded or folded along the Y-axis direction. Thus, when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, its size in the X-axis direction decreases. This embodiment is illustrated using the example of "the rotation axis of the electronic device 1000 being in the Y-axis direction." In this case, the electronic device 1000 can be folded left and right, and the folding and unfolding of the electronic device 1000 affects its length. In other embodiments, the rotation axis of the electronic device 1000 can also be in the X-axis direction, and the electronic device 1000 can be relatively flattened or folded along the X-axis direction. In this case, the electronic device 1000 can be folded up and down, and the folding and flattening of the electronic device 1000 affects its width.

[0108] Figure 5 is a partially exploded view of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1 in one embodiment. Figure 6 is a partially exploded view of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1 in another embodiment.

[0109] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the electronic device 1000 includes a folding mechanism 100, a flexible screen 200, a first housing 300, and a second housing 400. The flexible screen 200 can be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display, an active-matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) display, a mini organic light-emitting diode (MLED) display, a micro organic light-emitting diode (MOLED) display, or a quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) display, etc. Exemplarily, the thickness direction of the folding mechanism 100 can be the Z-axis direction, the length direction of the folding mechanism 100 can be the X-axis direction, and the width direction of the folding mechanism 100 can be the Y-axis direction.

[0110] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, exemplarily, a folding mechanism 100 connects the first housing 300 and the second housing 400. The folding mechanism 100 is used to unfold or fold the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 relative to each other. It is understood that the folding mechanism 100, the first housing 300, and the second housing 400 can constitute the housing device 1 of the electronic device 1000.

[0111] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, when the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 are unfolded to a flattened state, the electronic device 1000 is in a flattened state, and the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 can be at a 180° angle. In other embodiments, the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 may also have a slight deviation from 180°, such as 165°, 177°, or 185°.

[0112] For example, the first housing 300, the folding mechanism 100 and the second housing 400 are connected in sequence along a first direction, which is the direction in which the first housing 300 points to the second housing 400 when the electronic device 1000 is in a flattened state.

[0113] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, when the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 are folded together to a closed state, the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state. The first housing 300 and the second housing 400 can close together without significant gaps. This results in a better appearance for the electronic device 1000 and improved waterproof, dustproof, and foreign object protection performance. The closing of the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 includes both situations where they are pressed against each other and situations where there is a small gap between them. When there is a small gap between the first housing 300 and the second housing 400, foreign objects from outside the electronic device 1000 will not be able to enter between the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 through this gap.

[0114] The first housing 300 and the second housing 400 can also be unfolded or folded to an intermediate state, so that the electronic device 1000 is in an intermediate state, which can be any state between the unfolded state and the closed state.

[0115] It is understood that each state of the folding mechanism 100 and each state of the housing device 1 are set in a one-to-one correspondence with each state of the electronic device 1000. For example, the flattened state of the folding mechanism 100 and the flattened state of the housing device 1 are consistent with the flattened state of the electronic device 1000. The intermediate state of the folding mechanism 100 and the intermediate state of the housing device 1 are consistent with the intermediate state of the electronic device 1000. The closed state of the folding mechanism 100 and the closed state of the housing device 1 are consistent with the closed state of the electronic device 1000.

[0116] Please refer to Figures 5 and 6, and in conjunction with Figures 1 to 4, the flexible screen 200 includes a first region 201, a second region 202, and a third region 203. The second region 202 connects the first region 201 and the third region 203. Figures 1, 2, 5, and 6 schematically distinguish the first region 201, the second region 202, and the third region 203 using dashed lines. The first region 201 of the flexible screen 200 is fixed to the first housing 300. The third region 203 is fixed to the second housing 400. The second region 202 of the flexible screen 200 can be stacked with the folding mechanism 100. During the relative unfolding or folding of the first housing 300 and the second housing 400, the first housing 300 can drive the first region 201 to move, and the second housing 400 can drive the third region 203 to move. When the first region 201 and the third region 203 unfold or fold relative to each other, the second region 202 can deform. It is understandable that the second region 202 of the flexible screen 200 and the folding mechanism 100 can be stacked together, or they can be in contact.

[0117] It is understandable that, since the first region 201 is fixed to the first housing 300 and the third region 203 is fixed to the second housing 400, when the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 are unfolded or folded relative to each other, the relative unfolding and folding actions between the first region 201 and the third region 203 can be accurately controlled, making the folding process and movement of the flexible screen 200 controllable and highly reliable.

[0118] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, when the electronic device 1000 is in a flattened state, the flexible screen 200 can also be in a flattened state. For example, the first region 201, the second region 202, and the third region 203 of the flexible screen 200 can be at a 180° angle. In other embodiments, the first region 201, the second region 202, and the third region 203 may also deviate slightly from 180°, for example, by 165°, 177°, or 185°. In this case, the flexible screen 200 has a continuous large display area, enabling large-screen display and providing a better user experience.

[0119] For example, when the electronic device 1000 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the folding mechanism 100 can be used to support the second region 202. In this way, when the second region 202 is subjected to pressure, squeezing force, or impact force, the folding mechanism 100 can be used to improve the pressure resistance and impact resistance of the second region 202, ensuring that the second region 202 is not prone to problems such as dents.

[0120] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the flexible screen 200 is also in a closed state. For example, the first region 201 and the third region 203 of the flexible screen 200 are close together. The second region 202 is bent. At this time, the flexible screen 200 can be roughly teardrop-shaped. Furthermore, the flexible screen 200 is located within the space enclosed by the first housing 300, the folding mechanism 100, and the second housing 400. The first region 201 and the third region 203 are located between the first housing 300 and the second housing 400. At this time, the electronic device 1000 has a smaller planar dimension (a smaller width dimension), making it easier for users to carry and store.

[0121] Figure 7 is a partially exploded view of the folding mechanism 100 shown in Figure 6 in one embodiment.

[0122] Referring to Figure 7, and in conjunction with Figures 5 and 6, the folding mechanism 100 includes a main shaft 10, a first connecting assembly 2, and a second connecting assembly 3. The main shaft 10 is located between the first connecting assembly 2 and the second connecting assembly 3, both of which are movably connected to the main shaft 10. Exemplarily, the width extension direction of the main shaft 10 can be the X-axis direction. The length extension direction of the main shaft 10 can be the Y-axis direction. The thickness extension direction of the main shaft 10 can be the Z-axis direction.

[0123] For example, the spindle 10 is also located between the first housing 300 and the second housing 400. The first connecting component 2 is also connected to the first housing 300. The second connecting component 3 is also connected to the second housing 400. It is understood that through the cooperation of the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3, the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 can be unfolded or folded relative to each other.

[0124] Please refer to Figures 5 and 6, and in conjunction with Figures 1 and 2. When the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 are unfolded to a flattened state (that is, the electronic device 1000 is in a flattened state), the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 open relative to the main shaft 10. The main shaft 10, the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 can form a support surface 100b. The support surface 100b is used to support the second area 202 of the flexible screen 200. Therefore, when the second area 202 is touched, the second area 202 is not easily damaged or dented due to external force, thereby significantly improving the reliability of the flexible screen 200.

[0125] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, and in conjunction with Figure 4, when the electronic device 1000 is in the closed state, the main shaft 10 is located between the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3, and the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 are close to each other and arranged opposite to each other. The main shaft 10, the first connecting component 2, and the second connecting component 3 can enclose at least a portion of the receiving space 100a. The second region 202 of the flexible screen 200 can be located within the receiving space 100a.

[0126] The foregoing description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, details the folding mechanism 100, which includes a main shaft 10, a first connecting component 2, and a second connecting component 3. The main shaft 10 is connected to the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 via the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3, respectively. It is understood that the specific structures of the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3 can be configured in various ways. This application does not impose any specific limitations. To more clearly illustrate the connection methods between the folding mechanism 100 and the flexible screen 200, the first housing 300, and the second housing 400, the following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, will only schematically depict one structure of the first connecting component 2 and the second connecting component 3.

[0127] As shown in Figure 7, the first connecting assembly 2 includes a first fixing frame 21, a first connector 22, a first support plate 23, a third fixing frame 24, and a third connector 25. It is understood that Figure 7 and the related figures below only schematically show some of the components included in the first connecting assembly 2, and the actual shape, size, position, and structure of these components are not limited by Figure 7 and the figures below. Furthermore, in other embodiments, the first connecting assembly 2 may include more or fewer components. For example, the first connecting assembly 2 may not include the first support plate 23. As another example, the first connecting assembly 2 may not include the third fixing frame 24 and the third connector 25. As yet another example, the first connecting assembly 2 may not include the first fixing frame 21.

[0128] Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the folding mechanism 100 shown in Figure 6. Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of the folding mechanism 100 shown in Figure 8 from another angle.

[0129] Referring to Figures 8 and 9, and in conjunction with Figure 7, the first connecting member 22 movably connects the main spindle 10 and the first fixed frame 21. Thus, the first fixed frame 21 can be movably connected to the main spindle 10 via the first connecting member 22. It is understood that although Figure 7 illustrates a single first connecting member 22, this embodiment does not limit the number of first connecting members 22. Furthermore, this embodiment does not specifically limit the connection method between the first connecting member 22 and the first fixed frame 21, or the connection method between the first connecting member 22 and the main spindle 10. For example, the first connecting member 22 can be rotatably connected to the first fixed frame 21, and the first connecting member 22 can be rotatably connected to the main spindle 10; the first connecting member 22 can also be slidably connected to the first fixed frame 21 and rotatably connected to the main spindle 10; the first connecting member 22 can also be fixedly connected to the first fixed frame 21 and rotatably or slidably connected to the main spindle 10; the first connecting member 22 can also be part of the first fixed frame 21 and rotatably or slidably connected to the main spindle 10.

[0130] Referring to Figures 8 and 9, and in conjunction with Figure 7, the third connector 25 movably connects the main spindle 10 and the third fixed frame 24. The third connector 25 may be spaced apart from the first connector 22. Thus, the third fixed frame 24 can be movably connected to the main spindle 10 via the first connector 22. It is understood that although Figure 7 illustrates a single third connector 25, this embodiment does not limit the number of third connectors 25. Furthermore, this embodiment does not specifically limit the connection method between the third connector 25 and the third fixed frame 24, or the connection method between the third connector 25 and the main spindle 10. For example, the third connector 25 may be rotatably connected to the third fixed frame 24. The third connector 25 may be rotatably connected to the main spindle 10; the third connector 25 may also be slidably connected to the third fixed frame 24 and rotatably connected to the main spindle 10; the third connector 25 may also be fixedly connected to the third fixed frame 24 and rotatably or slidably connected to the main spindle 10; the first connector 22 may also be part of the third fixed frame 24 and rotatably or slidably connected to the main spindle 10.

[0131] Referring to Figures 8 and 9, and in conjunction with Figure 7, the first support plate 23 can be fixedly connected to the first connector 22. Thus, the first support plate 23 can move in sync with the movement of the first connector 22. In other embodiments, the first support plate 23 can also movably connect at least one of the first fixing frame 21 and the first connector 22. For example, in some embodiments, the first support plate 23 can be rotatably or slidably connected to the first fixing frame 21, or the first support plate 23 can be rotatably or slidably connected to the first connector 22. In some embodiments, the first support plate 23 can also be rotatably or slidably connected to the first fixing frame 21, and the first support plate 23 can be rotatably or slidably connected to the first connector 22. Specifically, this application does not limit the specific implementation.

[0132] Referring to Figures 8 and 9, and in conjunction with Figure 7, the second connecting assembly 3 includes a second fixing frame 31, a second connector 32, a second support plate 33, a fourth fixing frame 34, and a fourth connector 35. It is understood that the second connecting assembly 3 and the first connecting assembly 2 can have similar or identical structures, symmetrical or partially symmetrical structures, or different structures. The basic design of the component structure of the second connecting assembly 3, the design of the connection relationships between components, and the design of the connection relationships between components and other structures outside the assembly can all refer to the relevant schemes of the first connecting assembly 2. For example, the second connector 32 can movably connect the second fixing frame 31 and the spindle 10 (see Figures 2 and 4). The fourth connector 35 can movably connect the fourth fixing frame 34 and the spindle 10. The second support plate 33 can be fixedly connected to the second connector 32, or the second support plate 33 can movably connect at least one of the second fixing frame 31 and the second connector 32. At the same time, slight differences in the detailed structure or positional arrangement of the components are allowed between the second connecting assembly 3 and the first connecting assembly 2. Specific details will not be elaborated here.

[0133] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, and in conjunction with Figures 7 to 9, the first fixing bracket 21 can be fixedly connected to the first housing 300. The second fixing bracket 31 can be fixedly connected to the second housing 400. Thus, the first connecting member 22 can be movably connected to the first housing 300 via the first fixing bracket 21. The second connecting member 32 can be movably connected to the second housing 400 via the second fixing bracket 31. It is understood that the method of fixing the first fixing bracket 21 to the first housing 300 and the method of fixing the second fixing bracket 31 to the second housing 400 are not specifically limited in this application. For example, they can be fixedly connected using fasteners (screws, pins, etc.), snap-fit ​​connections, or adhesive bonding. In other embodiments, when the first connecting assembly 2 does not include the first fixing bracket 21, the first connecting member 22 can directly and movably connect the spindle 10 to the first housing 300.

[0134] Understandably, since the first fixing frame 21 is fixedly connected to the first housing 300, the second fixing frame 31 is fixedly connected to the second housing 400, the first connecting member 22 is movably connected to the main shaft 10 and the first fixing frame 21, and the second connecting member 32 is movably connected to the main shaft 10 and the second fixing frame 31, the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 can be interconnected through the first fixing frame 21, the first connecting member 22, the second connecting member 32, and the second fixing frame 31. Thus, during the transition of the electronic device 1000 from a flattened state to a closed state, the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 move closer together. The first housing 300 can drive the first connecting member 22 to move relative to the main shaft 10 through the first fixing frame 21, and the second housing 400 can drive the second connecting member 32 to move relative to the main shaft 10 through the second fixing frame 31. During the process of switching from the closed state to the flat state of the electronic device 1000, the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 open to each other. The first housing 300 can drive the first connecting member 22 to move relative to the main shaft 10 through the first fixing frame 21, and the second housing 400 can drive the second connecting member 32 to move relative to the main shaft 10 through the second fixing frame 31.

[0135] Understandably, in some embodiments, the first support plate 23 is fixedly connected to the first connector 22, and the first support plate 23 can move with the first connector 22. Furthermore, since the second support plate 33 is fixedly connected to the second connector 32, the second support plate 33 moves with the second connector 32. Thus, during the process of the folding mechanism 100 transitioning from a folded state to a flattened state, and vice versa, the first support plate 23 and the second support plate 33 gradually move closer to or further away from the main shaft 10, thereby ensuring that the folding mechanism 100 can fully support the flexible screen 200 in various configurations, improving the reliability and service life of the flexible screen 200 and the electronic device 1000.

[0136] Referring to Figure 8, by way of example, the first support plate 23 has a first support surface 231. The first support surface 231 may be a plane. The second support plate 33 has a second support surface 331. The second support surface 331 may be a plane.

[0137] As shown in Figures 2, 5 and 6, when the electronic device 1000 is in a flattened state, the first support surface 231 of the first support plate 23 and the second support surface 331 of the second support plate 33 can form a support surface 100b to support the second region 202 of the flexible screen 200.

[0138] As shown in Figure 4, when the electronic device 1000 is in a closed state, the main shaft 10, the first support surface 231 of the first support plate 23 and the second support surface 331 of the second support plate 33 can enclose at least a portion of the receiving space 100a to accommodate at least a portion of the second region 202 of the flexible screen 200.

[0139] Figure 10 is a partially exploded view of one embodiment of the first housing 300 and the second housing 400 shown in Figure 6. Figure 11 is an enlarged view of one embodiment of the first housing 300 shown in Figure 10 at point B.

[0140] Referring to Figures 10 and 11, and in conjunction with Figure 6, the first housing 300 includes a first housing body 301 and a first decorative element 302. The first decorative element 302 is fixedly connected to the first housing body 301. It is understood that the first housing 300 of this embodiment can be assembled from two independent components. In other embodiments, the first housing body 301 and the first decorative element 302 can be a single-piece structure.

[0141] For example, the first housing body 301 includes a first frame 3011 and a first middle plate 3012. The first frame 3011 and the first middle plate 3012 can be fixedly connected, and the first frame 3011 can be disposed around a portion of the edge of the first middle plate 3012. The first middle plate 3012 is located in the area formed by the first frame 3011 and is connected to the inner surface of the first frame 3011.

[0142] For example, the first region 201 of the flexible screen 200 can be disposed on the first intermediate plate 3012. The first region 201 of the flexible screen 200 can be stacked with the first intermediate plate 3012. It is understood that the stacking of the first region 201 of the flexible screen 200 and the first intermediate plate 3012 can be in contact or not. When the first region 201 of the flexible screen 200 and the first intermediate plate 3012 are not in contact, the first region 201 of the flexible screen 200 and the first intermediate plate 3012 can be connected by an adhesive layer.

[0143] For example, the first decorative element 302 includes a first fixing portion 3021 and a first decorative portion 3022. The first decorative portion 3022 is fixedly connected to one side of the first fixing portion 3021, and an angle is formed between the first fixing portion 3021 and the first decorative portion 302. The first fixing portion 3021 and the first decorative portion 3022 may both be in the shape of "]". It is understood that FIG11 schematically distinguishes the first fixing portion 3021 and the first decorative portion 3022 by dashed lines.

[0144] Please refer to Figures 10 and 11, and in conjunction with Figure 6, the first decorative portion 3022 may be provided with a first notch 3023. Thus, in the longitudinal direction of the first decorative member 302, the length of the first decorative portion 3022 is less than the length of the first fixing portion 3021.

[0145] Please refer to Figures 10 and 11, and in conjunction with Figure 6, the first fixing part 3021 of the first decorative part 302 can be fixedly connected to the first frame 3011. The first decorative part 3022 can be disposed opposite to the first middle plate 3012.

[0146] It is understood that the second housing 400 and the first housing 300 can have similar or identical structures, symmetrical or partially symmetrical structures, or different structures. In this embodiment, the second housing 400 and the first housing 300 have similar structures. The basic design of the component structure of the second housing 400, the design of the connection relationship between components, and the design of the connection relationship between components and other structures besides assemblies can all refer to the relevant solutions of the first housing 300. For example, the second housing 400 includes a second housing body 401 and a second decorative piece 402. The second housing body 401 includes a second frame 4011 and a second middle plate 4012. The second middle plate 4012 is located in the area formed by the second frame 4011 and is connected to the inner surface of the second frame 4011. The third region 203 of the flexible screen 200 can be disposed on the second middle plate 4012. The third region 203 of the flexible screen 200 can be stacked with the second middle plate 4012. The second decorative component 402 includes a second fixing part 4021 and a second decorative part 4022, forming an angle between them. The second decorative part 4022 has a second notch 4023. The second fixing part 4021 is fixedly connected to the second frame 4011. It is also permissible for the second housing 400 to differ slightly from the first housing 300 in the details of the component structure or the arrangement of positions. Specific details will not be elaborated here. It is understood that the third region 203 of the flexible screen 200 and the second middle plate 4012 can be in contact or not. When the third region 203 of the flexible screen 200 is not in contact with the second middle plate 4012, they can be connected by an adhesive layer.

[0147] Figure 12 is a partially exploded view of one embodiment of the spindle 10 shown in Figure 7. Figure 13 is a partially exploded view of the spindle 10 shown in Figure 12 from another angle.

[0148] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the spindle 10, exemplarily, includes a spindle body 11, a first obstruction 12, and a second obstruction 13. The spindle body 11 can be used to connect with other structural components of the folding mechanism 100 (e.g., the first connector 22, the second connector 32, etc.). It is understood that Figures 12 and 13, and the related figures below, only schematically illustrate some components included in the spindle 10; the actual shape, size, position, and construction of these components are not limited by Figures 12 and 13, and the figures below. The spindle 10 may also include fewer or more structures. For example, when the spindle 10 includes fewer structures, the second obstruction 13 may not be included.

[0149] It is understood that the second shielding member 13 and the first shielding member 12 can have the same or similar structure, symmetrical or partially symmetrical structure, or different structure. In this embodiment, the second shielding member 13 and the first shielding member 12 have symmetrical structures. The basic design of the component structure of the second shielding member 13, the design of the connection relationship between components, and the design of the connection relationship between components and other structures outside the assembly can all refer to the relevant scheme of the first shielding member 12. At the same time, it is permissible for the second shielding member 13 and the first shielding member 12 to have slight differences in the detailed structure or positional arrangement of components. The following will use the first shielding member 12 as an example for introduction.

[0150] As shown in Figures 12 and 13, exemplarily, the spindle body 11 includes a base 111 and a first end block 112. Exemplarily, the width of the base 111 extends in the X-axis direction. The length of the base 111 extends in the Y-axis direction. The thickness of the base 111 extends in the Z-axis direction.

[0151] Exemplarily, the base 111 includes a first surface 1111, a second surface 1112, a first end surface 1113, and a second end surface 1114. The first end surface 1113 and the second end surface 1114 of the base 111 are connected between the first surface 1111 and the second surface 1112 of the base 111. The first surface 1111 and the second surface 1112 of the base 111 can be two surfaces of the base 111 in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction). The first end surface 1113 and the second end surface 1114 of the base 111 can be two end surfaces of the base 111 in the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction). The first surface 1111, the second surface 1112, the first end surface 1113, and the second end surface 1114 of the base 111 can be the top surface, the bottom surface, the first end surface, and the second end surface of the spindle body 11.

[0152] Figure 14 is an enlarged schematic diagram of one embodiment of the spindle 10 shown in Figure 12 at point C1. Figure 15 is an enlarged schematic diagram of one embodiment of the spindle 10 shown in Figure 13 at point C2.

[0153] Referring to Figures 14 and 15, and in conjunction with Figures 12 and 13, exemplarily, the first end block 112 may protrude from the base 111. For example, at least a portion of the first end block 112 may protrude relative to the first surface 1111 of the base 111. Furthermore, the first end block 112 is positioned closer to the first end surface 1113 of the base 111 than to the second end surface 1114 of the base 111.

[0154] For example, the first end block 112 and the base 111 can be an integrally formed structure. The first end block 112 can also be fixedly connected to the base 111 by other fixing methods such as bonding or fastening.

[0155] For example, the first end block 112 may protrude from the first surface 1111 of the base 111. In other embodiments, the first end block 112 may also protrude from the first end surface 1113 of the base 111.

[0156] As shown in Figures 14 and 15, the first end block 112 includes a first side 112a and a second side 112b.

[0157] Referring to Figures 12 and 13, the spindle body 11, by way of example, includes a second end block 113. The second end block 113 may protrude from the base 111. For example, at least a portion of the second end block 113 may protrude relative to a first surface 1111 of the base 111. Furthermore, the second end block 113 is disposed close to a second end surface 1114 of the base 111 relative to the first end surface 1113 of the base 111.

[0158] It is understood that the second end block 113 and the first end block 112 can have the same structure, a symmetrical structure, a partially symmetrical structure, or different structures, and this application does not impose strict limitations on this. For example, the second end block 113 and the first end block 112 can have symmetrical structures. The basic design of the component structure of the second end block 113, the design of the connection relationships between components, and the design of the connection relationships between the component and other structures outside the assembly can all refer to the relevant scheme of the first end block 112, while slight differences in the detailed structure or positional arrangement of the components are allowed between the second end block 113 and the first end block 112. The following description will use the first end block 112 as an example. The arrangement of the second end block 113 will not be elaborated further below.

[0159] Figure 16A is a partial structural schematic diagram of the housing device 1 shown in Figure 5 in one embodiment. Figure 16B is a partial cross-sectional view of the housing device 1 shown in Figure 16A along line C3-C3 in one embodiment. Figure 16C is a structural schematic diagram of the housing device 1 shown in Figure 16A in an intermediate state. Figure 16D is a partial cross-sectional view of the housing device 1 shown in Figure 16C along line C4-C4 in one embodiment. Figure 16E is a partial cross-sectional view of the housing device 1 shown in Figure 16A in a closed state in one embodiment.

[0160] As shown in Figures 16A to 16E, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, an intermediate state, or a closed state, a portion of the first fixing part 3021 of the first decorative member 302 is located on the side of the first end block 112 away from the base 111, a portion of the first decorative part 3022 of the first decorative member 302 is spaced apart from the first middle plate 3012 of the first housing 300, a portion is spaced apart from the base 111, and a portion of the first end block 112 of the spindle body 11 is located in the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302.

[0161] As shown in Figures 16A to 16E, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, an intermediate state, or a closed state, there is a first gap 303 between one end of the first connecting component 2 and the first frame 3011. For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, an intermediate state, or a closed state, there is a first gap 303 between one end of the first fixing bracket 21 and the first frame 3011.

[0162] As shown in Figures 16A to 16E, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, an intermediate state, or a closed state, a portion of the second fixing part 4021 of the second decorative member 402 is located on the side of the first end block 112 away from the base 111, a portion of the second decorative part 4022 of the second decorative member 402 is spaced apart from the second middle plate 4012 of the second housing 400, and a portion is spaced apart from the base 111, and a portion of the first end block 112 of the spindle body 11 is located in the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402.

[0163] As shown in Figures 16A to 16E, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, an intermediate state, or a closed state, one end of the second connecting component 3 also has a second gap 403 between it and the second frame 4011. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, an intermediate state, or a closed state, one end of the second fixing bracket 31 has a second gap 403 between it and the second frame 4011.

[0164] Figure 17A is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first blocking member 12 shown in Figure 12. Figure 17B is a structural schematic diagram of the first blocking member 12 shown in Figure 17A from another angle. Figure 17C is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first blocking member 12 shown in Figure 17A in a closed state.

[0165] As shown in Figures 17A to 17C, the first shielding member 12 is made of a material that can deform, that is, the first shielding member 12 can deform.

[0166] As shown in Figures 17A to 17C, exemplarily, in the length direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the first blocking member 12, the first blocking member 12 includes a first end portion 12a, a second end portion 12b, and a middle portion 12c. The middle portion 12c of the first blocking member 12 is connected to the first end portion 12a and the second end portion 12b of the first blocking member 12, respectively.

[0167] As shown in Figures 17A to 17C, exemplarily, the first blocking member 12 includes a first connecting block 121, a first blocking portion 122, a second connecting block 125, and a third connecting block 126. It is understood that Figures 17A and 17B, and the related figures below, only schematically illustrate some of the components included in the first blocking member 12; the actual shape, size, position, and construction of these components are not limited by Figures 17A to 17B and the figures below. The first blocking member 12 may also include fewer or more structures. For example, when the first blocking member 12 includes fewer structures, the third connecting block 126 may not be included.

[0168] For example, a first connecting block 121 protrudes from the first end of the first blocking portion 122. The first connecting block 121 is set at an angle to the first blocking portion 122. A second connecting block 125 protrudes from the second end of the first blocking portion 122. The second connecting block 125 is set at an angle to the first blocking portion 122. A third connecting block 126 protrudes from the middle of the first blocking portion 122. The third connecting block 126 is set at an angle to the first blocking portion 122.

[0169] It is understood that the first end of the first blocking portion 122 and the first connecting block 121 can constitute the first end portion 12a of the first blocking member 12. The second end of the first blocking portion 122 and the second connecting block 125 can constitute the second end portion 12b of the first blocking member 12. The middle portion of the first blocking portion 122 and the third connecting block 126 can constitute the middle portion 12c of the first blocking member 12.

[0170] Figure 18 is an enlarged schematic diagram of one embodiment of the spindle 10 shown in Figure 7 at point D1.

[0171] Referring to Figure 18 and in conjunction with Figures 14 to 17B, exemplarily, the middle portion 12c of the first blocking member 12 is fixedly connected to the first end block 112 of the spindle body 11. Exemplarily, the third connecting block 126 is fixedly connected to the first end block 112 of the spindle body 11. In this case, the middle portion of the first blocking part 122 is fixedly connected to the spindle body 11 via the third connecting block 126. For example, the third connecting block 126 may be disposed within the first end block 112 of the spindle body 11.

[0172] Please refer to FIG18, and in conjunction with FIG14 to FIG17B, for example, at least a portion of the first shielding portion 122 is spaced apart from the first surface 1111 of the spindle body 11.

[0173] Figure 19 is a structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first fixing frame 21 and the second fixing frame 31 shown in Figure 7.

[0174] As shown in Figure 19, along the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the first fixing frame 21, the first fixing frame 21 includes a first end face 21e and a second end face 21f. The first end face 21e of the first fixing frame 21 does not have any protrusions.

[0175] It is understood that the second fixing frame 31 and the first fixing frame 21 can have the same or similar structure, be symmetrical or partially symmetrical, or have different structures. In this embodiment, the second fixing frame 31 and the first fixing frame 21 are symmetrical structures. The basic design of the component structure of the second fixing frame 31, the design of the connection relationship between the components, and the design of the connection relationship between the components and other structures besides the assembly can all refer to the relevant scheme of the first fixing frame 21. Specific details will not be elaborated here.

[0176] Figure 20 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1. Figure 21 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 20 along line D2-D2. Figure 22 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 20 in an intermediate state. Figure 23 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 20 in a closed state.

[0177] Referring to Figures 20 to 23, and in conjunction with Figures 10, 11, and 17A to 19, exemplarily, the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 is located on the side of the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 near the first middle plate 3012. The second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 is located on the side of the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 near the second middle plate 4012. The middle portion 12c of the first blocking member 12 is exposed relative to the first decorative member 302 and the second decorative member 402 through the first notch 3023 and the second notch 4023. At this time, at least a portion of the first blocking portion 122 is exposed through the ends of the first decorative portion 3022 and the second decorative portion 4022.

[0178] For example, there is a gap between the first decorative element 302 and the spindle body 11, and a portion of the first end 12a of the first shield 12 is located within the gap between the first decorative element 302 and the spindle body 11. There is a gap between the second decorative element 402 and the spindle body 11, and a portion of the second end 12b of the first shield 12 is located within the gap between the second decorative element 402 and the spindle body 11.

[0179] For example, a portion of the first end 12a of the first shield 12 is located between the first decorative element 302 and the first fixing frame 21.

[0180] For example, a portion of the first end 12a of the first shield 12 is located between the second decorative element 402 and the second fixing frame 31.

[0181] It is understandable that, in one embodiment, the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 does not have a first notch 3023, and the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 does not have a second notch 4023. In this case, the lengths of the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 are relatively long. During the folding or unfolding process of the housing device 1, the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 are prone to collision and interference. However, in this embodiment, by providing a first notch 3023 in the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and a second notch 4023 in the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402, the housing device 1 avoids collision and interference between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 during the folding or unfolding process. Furthermore, in the length direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 1000, the size of the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302 and the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402 should not be too small, otherwise the first decorative part 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the second decorative part 4022 of the second decorative member 402 are also prone to collision and interference with each other.

[0182] Referring to Figures 20 to 23, and in conjunction with Figures 10, 11, and 17A to 19, exemplarily, the first connecting block 121, the second connecting block 125, and the third connecting block 126 of the first blocking member 12 are all disposed near the side surface of the second region 202. The side surface of the second region 202 is a surface with a physical solid structure in the thickness direction of the second region 202 of the flexible screen. The flexible screen 200 includes a display surface and side surfaces intersecting the display surface. The display surface is the surface of the flexible screen used for emitting light, and the side surfaces are surfaces in the thickness direction of the flexible screen.

[0183] Please refer to Figures 20 to 23, and in conjunction with Figures 10, 11, 17A to 19. For example, the first shielding portion 122 is located above at least a portion of the edge of the second region 202, thereby preventing damage to the second region 202 and improving the reliability of the flexible screen 200.

[0184] Please refer to Figures 20 to 22, and in conjunction with Figures 10, 11, 17A to 19. For example, the first fixing portion 3021 of the first decorative member 302 is disposed on the side facing the first region 201, and the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 is located above the edge of the first region 201.

[0185] Understandably, the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative element 302 is used to cover the edge of the first region 201. The first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative element 302 can also cover the gap between the first frame 3011 and the first region 201, thereby preventing the user from poking at the first region 201 in the gap between the first frame 3011 and the first region 201, thus preventing damage to the first region 201 and improving the reliability of the flexible screen 200.

[0186] By way of example, the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 is also located above the edge of the partial second region 202. The first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 is used to cover the edge of the second region 202. The first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 can also cover the gap between the first frame 3011 and the second region 202.

[0187] Please refer to Figures 20 to 23, and in conjunction with Figures 10, 11, 17A to 19, for example, the second decorative part 4022 is located above the edge of the second region 202.

[0188] Understandably, the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative element 402 is used to cover the edge of the third region 203. The second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative element 402 can also cover the gap between the second frame 4011 and the third region 203, thereby preventing the user from poking at the third region 203 through the gap between the second frame 4011 and the third region 203, thus preventing damage to the third region 203 and improving the reliability of the flexible screen 200.

[0189] For example, the second decorative portion 4022 is also located above the edge of a portion of the second region 202. The second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 is used to cover the edge of the second region 202. The second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 can also cover the gap between the second frame 4011 and the second region 202.

[0190] Referring to Figures 20 and 21, and in conjunction with Figures 17A to 19, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the first blocking member 12 is strip-shaped. Exemplarily, the first end 12a and the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 are located on either side of the middle portion 12c of the first blocking member 12.

[0191] Please refer to Figure 22, and in conjunction with Figures 17A to 19, for example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, the first shield 12 is bent into an arc shape.

[0192] Referring to Figure 23 and in conjunction with Figures 17A to 19, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, the first blocking member 12 is bent. Exemplarily, the middle portion 12c of the first blocking member 12 is bent. The first end 12a and the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 are disposed opposite each other. Exemplarily, the first blocking member 12 is teardrop-shaped.

[0193] Referring to Figures 20 to 23, and in conjunction with Figures 17A to 19, exemplarily, during the process of switching the housing device 1 from a flattened state to a closed state, the middle portion 12c of the first blocking member 12 can be bent, and the first end 12a and the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 can move closer to each other. During the process of switching the housing device 1 from a closed state to a flattened state, the middle portion 12c of the first blocking member 12 can be bent, and the first end 12a and the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 can move further apart from each other.

[0194] It is understood that, in this embodiment, since the first blocking member 12 is made of a deformable material, the first blocking member 12 also undergoes multiple unfolding and folding processes when the housing device 1 is unfolded and folded multiple times. At this time, the shape of the first blocking member 12 in its natural state will change, meaning it will no longer return to its initial natural state. Thus, the shape of the first blocking member 12 in the flattened or intermediate state of the housing device 1 will be in a deformed state. At this time, the first blocking member 12 has an elastic restoring force. The elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 refers to the internal force that drives the first blocking member 12 to return to its shape in the closed state of the housing device 1 when the housing device 1 is in the flattened or intermediate state. In Figure 17C, the solid lines c1 and c2 with arrows indicate the unfolding direction of the housing device 1 during the unfolding process; the dashed lines d1 and d2 with arrows indicate the direction of the first elastic restoring force of the first end 12a and the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12, respectively. Therefore, during the unfolding process of the housing device 1 from the closed state to the flattened state, the first elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 is opposite to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1, or the first elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 has a component in the opposite direction to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1.

[0195] Figure 24 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1.

[0196] Please refer to Figure 24 and, in conjunction with Figures 17A to 23, as the housing device 1 unfolds from its closed state to its flattened state, the first elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 is opposite to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1, or the first elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 has a component in the opposite direction to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1. This causes the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 to easily detach through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302 under the action of the elastic restoring force, and the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 to easily detach through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402 under the action of the first elastic restoring force. Figure 24 illustrates this using the example of the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 detaching through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402. In this case, the reliability of the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 is poor.

[0197] To address the aforementioned technical issues, the following section will, in conjunction with relevant accompanying drawings, further describe the structures of several housing devices 1. It is understood that technical content identical to that described above will not be repeated hereafter.

[0198] Figure 25 is a structural schematic diagram of another embodiment of the first fixing frame 21 and the second fixing frame 31 shown in Figure 7.

[0199] As shown in Figure 25, the first fixing frame 21 includes a first fixing frame body portion 211 and a third mating portion 212. Exemplarily, the first fixing frame 21 may be a one-piece molded structure. In other words, the third mating portion 212 may be a part of the first fixing frame 21.

[0200] Exemplarily, the first fixing frame body portion 211 includes a top surface 211a, a bottom surface 211b, a first side surface 211c, a second side surface 211d, a first end surface 211e, and a second end surface 211f. The first side surface 211c and the second side surface 211d of the first fixing frame body portion 211 are connected between the top surface 211a and the bottom surface 211b of the first fixing frame body portion 211. The first end surface 211e and the second end surface 211f of the first fixing frame body portion 211 can be connected between the top surface 211a and the bottom surface 211b of the first fixing frame body portion 211. The first end surface 211e and the second end surface 211f of the first fixing frame body portion 211 can be connected to the first side surface 211c and the second side surface 211d of the first fixing frame body portion 211. Exemplarily, the first side surface 211c and the second side surface 211d of the first fixing frame body portion 211 can be arranged along the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the first fixing frame body portion 211. The first end face 211e and the second end face 211f of the first fixing frame body 211 can be arranged along the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the first fixing frame body 211. The top surface 211a and the bottom surface 211b of the first fixing frame body 211 can be arranged along the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the first fixing frame body 211.

[0201] As shown in Figure 25, the third mating part 212 of the first fixing frame 21 protrudes from the first end face 211e of the first fixing frame body part 211. Exemplarily, the third mating part 212 of the first fixing frame 21 includes a second locking surface 2121.

[0202] For example, the third mating part 212 includes a second locking block 2122 and a first reinforcing block 2123. The first reinforcing block 2123 is connected to the second locking block 2122, and the first reinforcing block 2123 and the second locking block 2122 are arranged at an angle. Compared to the first reinforcing block 2123, the second locking block 2122 is closer to the top surface 211a of the first fixing frame body part 211.

[0203] For example, the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing bracket 21 and the first side surface 211c of the first fixing bracket body 211 are close to each other in the direction close to the top surface 211a of the first fixing bracket body 211. At this time, the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing bracket 21 is inclined relative to the first side surface 211c of the first fixing bracket body 211.

[0204] It is understood that the second fixing frame 31 and the first fixing frame 21 can have the same or similar structure, symmetrical or partially symmetrical structure, or different structure. In this embodiment, the second fixing frame 31 and the first fixing frame 21 are symmetrical structures. The basic design of the component structure of the second fixing frame 31, the design of the connection relationship between components, and the design of the connection relationship between components and other structures besides the assembly can all refer to the relevant scheme of the first fixing frame 21. For example, the second fixing frame 31 includes a second fixing frame body part 311 and a fourth mating part 312. The fourth mating part 312 can be a part of the second fixing frame 31. The fourth mating part 312 of the second fixing frame body part 311 protrudes from the first end face 311e of the second fixing frame body part 311. Exemplarily, the fourth mating part 312 of the second fixing frame body part 311 includes a fourth locking surface 3121. The fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame body part 311 is inclined relative to the second inner side surface 311c of the second fixing frame body part 311. The fourth mating part 312 includes a fourth locking block 3122 and a second reinforcing block 3123, which allows the second fixing bracket 31 and the first fixing bracket 21 to have slight differences in the detailed structure or positional arrangement of the components. The specifics will not be described in detail here.

[0205] Figure 26 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the first shielding member 12 shown in Figure 12 when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state. Figure 27 is a schematic diagram of the first shielding member 12 shown in Figure 26 at another angle. Figure 28 is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the first shielding member 12 shown in Figure 12 when the housing device 1 is in a closed state.

[0206] Referring to Figures 17A and 17C, and further to Figures 26 to 28, the first shielding member 12 includes a first mating portion 120A, a second mating portion 120B, and a first shielding portion 122. Exemplarily, the first shielding member 12 can be an integrally formed structure to improve its structural strength. It is understood that the configuration of the first shielding portion 122 can be found in the preceding description of its configuration. Specific details will not be repeated here. It is understood that Figures 26 to 28 and the related figures below only schematically illustrate some components included in the first shielding member 12; the actual shape, size, position, and construction of these components are not limited by Figures 26 to 28 and the figures below. The first shielding member 12 may also include fewer or more structures.

[0207] For example, both the first mating part 120A and the second mating part 120B include an insulating material and a metal sheet embedded in the insulating material. The insulating material can be made of a plastic material such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or rubber. The metal sheet can be made of steel.

[0208] For example, the first mating part 120A includes a first connecting block 121 and a first locking block 123. The first connecting block 121 is connected to the first end of the first blocking part 122. The first locking block 123 protrudes from the side of the first connecting block 121 away from the first end of the first blocking part 122. An angle is formed between the first locking block 123 and the first connecting block 121. In Figures 26 to 28, the first connecting block 121 and the first locking block 123 are schematically distinguished by dashed lines. In other embodiments, the first mating part 120A may also adopt other structures. For example, the first mating part 120A may only include the first locking block 123. The first locking block 123 is directly connected to the first end of the first blocking part 122.

[0209] For example, the second mating part 120B includes a second connecting block 125 and a third locking block 124. The second connecting block 125 is connected to the second end of the first blocking part 122. The third locking block 124 protrudes from the side of the second connecting block 125 away from the second end of the first blocking part 122. An angle is formed between the third locking block 124 and the second connecting block 125. Figures 26 to 28 schematically distinguish the second connecting block 125 and the third locking block 124 by dashed lines. In other embodiments, the second mating part 120B may also adopt other structures. For example, the second mating part 120B may only include the third locking block 124. The third locking block 124 is directly connected to the second end of the first blocking part 122.

[0210] For example, the first blocking member 12 includes a third connecting block 126. The third connecting block 126 protrudes from the middle of the first blocking portion 122. The third connecting block 126 is disposed at an angle to the first blocking portion 122.

[0211] It is understood that the configuration of the first connecting block 121, the first blocking part 122, the second connecting block 125, and the third connecting block 126 of the first blocking member 12 can be found in the previous section on the configuration of the first connecting block 121, the first blocking part 122, the second connecting block 125, and the third connecting block 126 of the first blocking member 12. Specific details will not be elaborated here.

[0212] For example, the first shielding member 12 includes an insulating material and a metal sheet embedded in the insulating material. The insulating material can be made of a plastic material such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or rubber. The metal sheet can be made of steel. In one embodiment, the first shielding member 12 can be formed using an in-mold injection molding process.

[0213] For example, the first locking block 123 and / or the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 include an insulating material and a metal sheet embedded in the insulating material. This ensures that the first locking block 123 and / or the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 have both a certain degree of elasticity and a certain degree of hardness. In one embodiment, the insulating material can be made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or rubber, etc.

[0214] Referring to Figures 17A and 17B, and to Figures 26 to 28, by way of example, the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 is a part of the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12. The third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 is a part of the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12.

[0215] For example, the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 can be a trapezoidal block. The third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 can also be a trapezoidal block.

[0216] For example, the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 includes a first locking surface 1231. The third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 includes a third locking surface 1241.

[0217] As shown in Figures 26 and 27, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the first shielding member 12 can be in the shape of a strip.

[0218] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the first locking block 123 and the third locking block 124 can be arranged relative to each other.

[0219] As shown in Figure 28, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, the first blocking member 12 is bent. For example, the first blocking member 12 is in the shape of a "teardrop".

[0220] For example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, the first locking block 123 and the third locking block 124 are arranged back to back, and the first end 12a and the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 are arranged opposite to each other.

[0221] Figure 29 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the first shielding member 12 and the main shaft body 11 shown in Figure 26 according to one embodiment. Figure 30 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the first shielding member 12 and the main shaft body 11 shown in Figure 27 according to one embodiment. Figure 31 is a partial structural schematic diagram of one embodiment of the folding mechanism 100 shown in Figure 6. Figure 32 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1 along line E1-E1. Figure 33 is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1 along line E1-E1. Figure 34 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1 along line E2-E2.

[0222] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the first shielding part 122 is located above at least part of the edge of the second region 202, thereby preventing damage to the second region 202 and improving the reliability of the flexible screen 200.

[0223] For example, the first end of the first blocking portion 122 is disposed between the first decorative portion 3022 and the second region 202, and the second end of the first blocking portion 122 is disposed between the second decorative portion 4022 and the second region 202. The middle portion of the first blocking portion 122 is exposed relative to the first decorative portion 3022 and the second decorative portion 4022, and the first mating portion 120A and the second mating portion 120B are disposed on the side facing the flexible screen 200.

[0224] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, a portion of the first end portion 12a of the first obstruction member 12 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the main shaft body 11. Thus, in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1, the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 can limit the first end portion 12a of the first obstruction member 12.

[0225] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, a portion of the first mating portion 120A of the first obstruction member 12 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the spindle body 11. Thus, in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1, the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 can limit the first mating portion 120A of the first obstruction member 12. For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the spindle body 11. Thus, in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1, the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 can limit the first connecting block 121.

[0226] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the projection of the first locking block 123 onto the plane of the first middle plate 3012 and the projection of the first decorative part 3022 onto the plane of the first middle plate 3012 overlap in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1.

[0227] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212 of the first fixing frame 21. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212 of the first fixing frame 21. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the first locking block 123 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212 of the first fixing frame 21. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the first reinforcing block 2123 of the first fixing frame 21. For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the first locking block 123 is located between the first decorative part 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the first reinforcing block 2123 of the first fixing frame 21.

[0228] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the projection of the second locking block 2122 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located and the projection of the first decorative part 3022 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located have an overlapping area in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1.

[0229] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the projection of the first reinforcing block 2123 onto the plane of the first middle plate 3012 and the projection of the first decorative part 3022 onto the plane of the first middle plate 3012 overlap in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1.

[0230] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1, the projection of the first reinforcing block 2123 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located overlaps with the projection of the first locking block 123 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located.

[0231] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the main shaft body 11. Thus, in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1, the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 can limit the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12.

[0232] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the second mating portion 120B of the first blocking member 12 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the main shaft body 11. Thus, in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1, the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 can limit the second mating portion 120B of the first blocking member 12. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the main shaft body 11. Thus, in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1, the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 can limit the second connecting block 125.

[0233] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the projection of the third locking block 124 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located and the projection of the second decorative part 4022 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlap in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1.

[0234] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312 of the second fixing frame 31. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312 of the second fixing frame 31. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the third locking block 124 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312 of the second fixing frame 31. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the second reinforcing block 3123 of the second fixing frame 31. For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the third locking block 124 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the second reinforcing block 3123 of the second fixing frame 31.

[0235] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the projection of the fourth locking block 3122 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located and the projection of the second decorative part 4022 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlap in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1.

[0236] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1, the projection of the second reinforcing block 3123 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlaps with the projection of the second decorative part 4022 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located.

[0237] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 34, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1, the projection of the second reinforcing block 3123 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlaps with the projection of the third locking block 124 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located.

[0238] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 40, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the first connecting block 121, the second connecting block 125, the third connecting block 126, the first locking block 123, and the second locking block 2122 are all arranged facing the side of the second region 202 of the flexible screen 200. The side of the second region 202 intersects with the display surface of the second region 202, and the side of the second region 202 is the physical surface in the thickness direction of the second region 202.

[0239] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the first locking block 123 is located within the first gap 303, and at least a portion of the third locking block 124 is located within the second gap 403.

[0240] Please refer to Figures 29 to 34, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E, and Figures 26 to 28. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, in a third direction (e.g., the X-axis direction), at least a portion of the second locking block 2122 of the first fixing bracket 21 can be located between the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 and the spindle body 11, and at least a portion of the fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing bracket 31 can be located between the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 and the spindle body 11. Here, the third direction refers to the direction in which the first housing 300 points towards the spindle body 11 when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state.

[0241] Exemplarily, a third gap 304 exists between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212, and at least a portion of the first mating portion 120A is located within the third gap 304. Exemplarily, a third gap 304 exists between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212, and a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located within the third gap 304.

[0242] For example, the size of the first mating part 120A is larger than the size of the third gap 304. For example, the size of the first locking block 123 is larger than the size of the third gap 304. In one embodiment, the size of the first locking block 123 is larger than the size of the third gap 304 in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1.

[0243] For example, a fourth gap 404 exists between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312, and at least a portion of the second mating portion 120B is located within the fourth gap 404. For example, a fourth gap 404 exists between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312, and a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located within the fourth gap 404.

[0244] For example, the size of the second mating part 120B is larger than the size of the fourth gap 404. For example, the size of the third locking block 124 is larger than the size of the fourth gap 404. In one embodiment, the size of the third locking block 124 is larger than the size of the fourth gap 404 in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1.

[0245] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the second locking block 2122 of the first fixing frame 21 can form a snap-fit ​​structure with the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12, and the fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing frame 31 can form a snap-fit ​​structure with the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12.

[0246] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 can be disposed opposite to the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 can be disposed opposite to the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31.

[0247] It is understood that when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, the first mating part 120A and the third mating part 212 can be spaced apart or in contact, and the second mating part 120B and the fourth mating part 312 can be spaced apart or in contact. For example, when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 and the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21 can be spaced apart or in contact, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 and the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31 can be spaced apart or in contact. When the housing device 1 is unfolded and folded multiple times, the shape of the first blocking member 12 changes in its natural state; the first blocking member 12 is in a deformed state in the flattened state or an intermediate state of the housing device 1. At this time, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 can contact the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 can contact the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31. Figures 31 and 32 illustrate that when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 is in contact with the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 is in contact with the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31. Figure 33 illustrates that when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 is spaced apart from the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 is spaced apart from the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31.

[0248] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the first locking block 123 and at least a portion of the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 are located on both sides of the main shaft body 11, and the main shaft body 11 is located between the first locking surface 1231 and the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12.

[0249] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, in the second direction, the contact surfaces of the first mating part 120A and the third mating part 212 are inclined towards the main shaft body 11. The second direction is the direction in which the main shaft body 11 points towards the flexible screen 200 when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, that is, the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000.

[0250] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 is inclined in the second direction toward the main shaft body 11.

[0251] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 is inclined in the second direction toward the direction of the main shaft body 11.

[0252] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, along the second direction, the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 and the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 approach each other in the direction close to the spindle body 11.

[0253] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing bracket 21 is tilted in the second direction toward the direction of the main shaft body 11.

[0254] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing bracket 31 is tilted in the second direction toward the direction close to the main shaft body 11.

[0255] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, along the second direction, the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing bracket 21 and the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing bracket 31 approach each other in the direction close to the main shaft body 11.

[0256] Please refer to Figures 29 to 34, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E, and Figures 26 to 28. In this embodiment, because the first blocking member 12 is made of a deformable material, the first blocking member 12 also undergoes multiple unfolding and folding processes when the housing device 1 is unfolded and folded multiple times. At this time, the shape of the first blocking member 12 in its natural state will change; that is, the first blocking member 12 will no longer return to its initial natural state. Thus, the shape of the first blocking member 12 in the flattened state of the housing device 1 is in a deformed state. At this time, the first blocking member 12 has a second elastic restoring force. It can be understood that the second elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 refers to the internal force that drives the first blocking member 12 to return to its shape in the closed state of the housing device 1 when the housing device 1 is in the flattened state. In Figure 28, solid lines c3 and c4 with arrows indicate the unfolding direction of the housing device 1 during the unfolding process; dashed lines d3 and d4 with arrows indicate the directions of the second elastic restoring force of the first end 12a and the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12, respectively. Therefore, during the unfolding process of the housing device 1 from the closed state to the flattened state, the second elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 is opposite to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1, or the second elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 has a component in the opposite direction to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1.

[0257] Referring to Figures 29 to 34, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E, and Figures 26 to 28, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 has a second elastic restoring force in a counterclockwise direction. At this time, the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 has a tendency to dislodge through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302. In this embodiment, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the second locking block 2122 of the first fixing frame 21 can be located between the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 and the main shaft body 11, and at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 can contact the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21. The second locking block 2122 of the first fixing frame 21 can hold the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12, thereby preventing the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 from dislodging through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302. At this time, the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 have better reliability.

[0258] Referring to Figures 29 to 34, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E, and Figures 26 to 28, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 has a second elastic restoring force in a clockwise direction. At this time, the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 has a tendency to disengage through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402. In this embodiment, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, at least a portion of the fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing bracket 31 can be located between the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 and the spindle body 11, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 can contact the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing bracket 31. The fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing bracket 31 can hold the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12, thereby preventing the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 from coming out through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402. At this time, the reliability of the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 is better.

[0259] Figure 35 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the folding mechanism 100 shown in Figure 31 in an intermediate state. Figure 36 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the folding mechanism 100 shown in Figure 32 in an intermediate state. Figure 37 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 33 in an intermediate state. Figure 38 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 34 in an intermediate state. It can be understood that the intermediate state of the housing device 1 can be any state between the unfolded state and the closed state.

[0260] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, the first shielding part 122 is located above at least part of the edge of the second region 202, thereby preventing damage to the second region 202 and improving the reliability of the flexible screen 200.

[0261] For example, the first end of the first blocking portion 122 is disposed between the first decorative portion 3022 and the second region 202, and the second end of the first blocking portion 122 is disposed between the second decorative portion 4022 and the second region 202. The middle portion of the first blocking portion 122 is exposed relative to the first decorative portion 3022 and the second decorative portion 4022, and the first mating portion 120A and the second mating portion 120B are disposed on the side facing the flexible screen 200.

[0262] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first end 12a of the first shield 12 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the main shaft body 11.

[0263] For example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, the first mating portion 120A of the first shield 12 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the spindle body 11. For example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the spindle body 11.

[0264] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the first locking block 123 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located overlaps with the projection of the first decorative part 3022 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located.

[0265] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212 of the first fixing frame 21. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212 of the first fixing frame 21. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first locking block 123 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212 of the first fixing frame 21. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the first reinforcing block 2123 of the first fixing frame 21. For example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first locking block 123 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the first reinforcing block 2123 of the first fixing frame 21. Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, for example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the second locking block 2122 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located overlaps with the projection of the first decorative portion 3022 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located.

[0266] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the first reinforcing block 2123 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located overlaps with the projection of the first decorative part 3022 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located.

[0267] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the first reinforcing block 2123 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located overlaps with the projection of the first locking block 123 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located.

[0268] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the second end 12b of the first shield 12 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the main shaft body 11.

[0269] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, the second mating portion 120B of the first shielding member 12 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the spindle body 11. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the spindle body 11.

[0270] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the third locking block 124 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlaps with the projection of the second decorative part 4022 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located.

[0271] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312 of the second fixing frame 31. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312 of the second fixing frame 31. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the third locking block 124 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312 of the second fixing frame 31. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the second reinforcing block 3123 of the second fixing frame 31. For example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the third locking block 124 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the second reinforcing block 3123 of the second fixing frame 31. Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, for example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the fourth locking block 3122 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlaps with the projection of the second decorative portion 4022 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located.

[0272] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the second reinforcing block 3123 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlaps with the projection of the second decorative part 4022 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located.

[0273] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 35 to 38, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the second reinforcing block 3123 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlaps with the projection of the third locking block 124 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located.

[0274] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 40, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, the first connecting block 121, the second connecting block 125, the third connecting block 126, the first locking block 123, and the second locking block 2122 are all arranged facing the side of the second region 202 of the flexible screen 200. The side of the second region 202 intersects with the display surface of the second region 202, and the side of the second region 202 is the physical surface in the thickness direction of the second region 202.

[0275] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first locking block 123 is located within the first gap 303, and at least a portion of the third locking block 124 is located within the second gap 403.

[0276] Please refer to Figures 35 to 38, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 26 to 28. For example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first locking block 123 and at least a portion of the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 are located on both sides of the spindle body 11, and the spindle body 11 is located between the first locking surface 1231 and the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12.

[0277] Please refer to Figures 35 to 38, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E, and Figures 26 to 28. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, in the third direction, at least a portion of the second locking block 2122 of the first fixing bracket 21 can be located between the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 and the spindle body 11, and at least a portion of the fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing bracket 31 can be located between the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 and the spindle body 11. Here, the third direction refers to the direction in which the first housing 300 points towards the spindle body 11 when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state.

[0278] Exemplarily, a third gap 304 exists between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212, and at least a portion of the first mating portion 120A is located within the third gap 304. Exemplarily, a third gap 304 exists between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212, and a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located within the third gap 304.

[0279] For example, the size of the first mating part 120A is larger than the size of the third gap 304. For example, the size of the first locking block 123 is larger than the size of the third gap 304. In one embodiment, the size of the first locking block 123 is larger than the size of the third gap 304 in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the housing device 1.

[0280] For example, a fourth gap 404 exists between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312, and at least a portion of the second mating portion 120B is located within the fourth gap 404. For example, a fourth gap 404 exists between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312, and a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located within the fourth gap 404.

[0281] For example, the size of the second mating part 120B is larger than the size of the fourth gap 404. For example, the size of the third locking block 124 is larger than the size of the fourth gap 404. In one embodiment, the size of the third locking block 124 is larger than the size of the fourth gap 404 in the thickness direction of the housing device 1.

[0282] For example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, the second locking block 2122 of the first fixing frame 21 can form a snap-fit ​​structure with the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12, and the fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing frame 31 can form a snap-fit ​​structure with the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12.

[0283] For example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 can be disposed opposite to the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 can be disposed opposite to the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31.

[0284] It is understood that when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, the first mating part 120A and the third mating part 212 can be spaced apart or in contact, and the second mating part 120B and the fourth mating part 312 can be spaced apart or in contact. For example, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 and the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21 can be spaced apart or in contact, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 and the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31 can be spaced apart or in contact. When the housing device 1 is repeatedly unfolded and folded, and the shape of the first blocking member 12 changes in its natural state, the first blocking member 12 is in a deformed state in the intermediate state of the housing device 1. At this time, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 can contact the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 can contact the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31. Figures 36 and 37 respectively illustrate that when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 is in contact with the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 is in contact with the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31.

[0285] For example, when the housing device 1 is in a flattened state, in the second direction, the contact surfaces of the first mating part 120A and the third mating part 212 are inclined towards the main shaft body 11. The second direction is the direction in which the main shaft body 11 points towards the flexible screen 200 when the housing device 1 is in an intermediate state, that is, the thickness direction of the electronic device 1000.

[0286] Please refer to Figures 35 to 38, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 26 to 28. In this embodiment, because the first blocking member 12 is made of a deformable material, the first blocking member 12 also undergoes multiple unfolding and folding processes when the housing device 1 is unfolded and folded multiple times. At this time, the shape of the first blocking member 12 in its natural state will change; that is, the first blocking member 12 will no longer return to its initial natural state. Thus, the first blocking member 12 is in a deformed state in the intermediate state of the housing device 1. At this time, the first blocking member 12 has a second elastic restoring force. It can be understood that the second elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 refers to the internal force that drives the first blocking member 12 to return to its shape in the closed state of the housing device 1 when the housing device 1 is in its intermediate state. In Figure 28, solid lines c3 and c4 with arrows indicate the unfolding direction of the housing device 1 during the unfolding process; dashed lines d3 and d4 with arrows indicate the directions of the second elastic restoring force of the first end 12a and the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12, respectively. Therefore, during the unfolding process of the housing device 1 from the closed state to the intermediate state, the second elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 is opposite to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1, or the second elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 has a component in the opposite direction to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1.

[0287] Referring to Figures 35 to 38, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 26 to 28, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 has a second elastic restoring force in the counterclockwise direction. At this time, the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 has a tendency to disengage through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302. In this embodiment, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the second locking block 2122 of the first fixing bracket 21 can be located between the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 and the spindle body 11, and at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 can contact the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing bracket 21. The second locking block 2122 of the first fixing bracket 21 can hold the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12, thereby preventing the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 from disengaging through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302. At this time, the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 have better reliability.

[0288] Referring to Figures 35 to 38, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 26 to 28, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 has a second elastic restoring force in the clockwise direction. At this time, the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 has a tendency to disengage through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402. In this embodiment, when the housing device 1 is in the intermediate state, at least a portion of the fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing bracket 31 can be located between the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 and the spindle body 11, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 can contact the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing bracket 31. The fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing bracket 31 can hold the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12, thereby preventing the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 from disengaging through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402. At this time, the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 have better reliability.

[0289] Figure 39 is a partial structural schematic diagram of the folding mechanism 100 shown in Figure 31 in the closed state. Figure 40 is a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 32 in the closed state.

[0290] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E, and also to Figures 39 and 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, the first shielding part 122 is located above at least a portion of the edge of the second region 202, thereby preventing damage to the second region 202 and improving the reliability of the flexible screen 200.

[0291] For example, the first end of the first blocking portion 122 is disposed between the first decorative portion 3022 and the second region 202, and the second end of the first blocking portion 122 is disposed between the second decorative portion 4022 and the second region 202. The middle portion of the first blocking portion 122 is exposed relative to the first decorative portion 3022 and the second decorative portion 4022, and the first mating portion 120A and the second mating portion 120B are disposed on the side facing the flexible screen 200.

[0292] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E, and also to Figures 39 and 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the first locking block 123 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located overlaps with the projection of the first decorative part 3022 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located.

[0293] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E, and also to Figures 39 and 40, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212 of the first fixing frame 21. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212 of the first fixing frame 21. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the first reinforcing block 2123 of the first fixing frame 21.

[0294] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E, and also to Figures 39 and 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the second locking block 2122 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located overlaps with the projection of the first decorative part 3022 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located.

[0295] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E, and also to Figures 39 and 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the first reinforcing block 2123 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located overlaps with the projection of the first decorative part 3022 onto the plane where the first middle plate 3012 is located.

[0296] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E, and also to Figures 39 and 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the third locking block 124 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlaps with the projection of the second decorative part 4022 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located.

[0297] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E, and also to Figures 39 and 40, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312 of the second fixing frame 31. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312 of the second fixing frame 31. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the second reinforcing block 3123 of the second fixing frame 31.

[0298] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E, and also to Figures 39 and 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the fourth locking block 3122 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlaps with the projection of the second decorative part 4022 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located.

[0299] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E, and also to Figures 39 and 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, in the thickness direction of the housing device 1, the projection of the second reinforcing block 3123 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located overlaps with the projection of the second decorative part 4022 onto the plane where the second middle plate 4012 is located.

[0300] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 40, exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, the first connecting block 121, the second connecting block 125, the third connecting block 126, the first locking block 123, and the second locking block 2122 are all arranged facing the side of the second region 202 of the flexible screen 200. The side of the second region 202 intersects with the display surface of the second region 202, and the side of the second region 202 is the physical surface in the thickness direction of the second region 202.

[0301] Referring to Figures 16A to 16E and Figures 29 to 40, by way of example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the first locking block 123 is located within the first gap 303, and at least a portion of the third locking block 124 is located within the second gap 403.

[0302] Please refer to Figures 39 and 40, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E, and Figures 26 to 28. Exemplarily, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, in the third direction, at least a portion of the second locking block 2122 of the first fixing bracket 21 can be located between the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 and the spindle body 11, and at least a portion of the fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing bracket 31 can be located between the third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 and the spindle body 11. Here, the third direction refers to the direction in which the first housing 300 points towards the spindle body 11 when the housing device 1 is in the closed state.

[0303] Exemplarily, a third gap 304 exists between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212, and a portion of the first mating portion 120A is located within the third gap 304. Exemplarily, a third gap 304 exists between the first decorative portion 3022 of the first decorative member 302 and the third mating portion 212, and a portion of the first connecting block 121 is located within the third gap 304.

[0304] For example, the size of the first locking block 123 is larger than the size of the third gap 304. In one embodiment, the size of the first locking block 123 is larger than the size of the third gap 304 in the thickness direction of the housing device 1.

[0305] For example, a fourth gap 404 exists between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312, and a portion of the second mating portion 120B is located within the fourth gap 404. For example, a fourth gap 404 exists between the second decorative portion 4022 of the second decorative member 402 and the fourth mating portion 312, and a portion of the second connecting block 125 is located within the fourth gap 404.

[0306] In this embodiment, the size of the first locking block 123 is larger than the size of the third gap 304 in the thickness direction of the housing device 1. The first end 12a of the first shielding member 12 is less likely to dislodge through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302. At this time, the reliability of the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 is better.

[0307] For example, the size of the third locking block 124 is larger than the size of the fourth gap 404. In one embodiment, the size of the third locking block 124 is larger than the size of the fourth gap 404 in the thickness direction of the housing device 1.

[0308] For example, when the housing device 1 is in the closed state, at least a portion of the first locking surface 1231 of the first blocking member 12 can be spaced apart from the second locking surface 2121 of the first fixing frame 21, and at least a portion of the third locking surface 1241 of the first blocking member 12 can be spaced apart from the fourth locking surface 3121 of the second fixing frame 31.

[0309] In this embodiment, the size of the third locking block 124 is larger than the size of the fourth gap 404 in the thickness direction of the housing device 1. The second end 12b of the first shielding member 12 is less likely to dislodge through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402. At this time, the reliability of the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 is better.

[0310] Please refer to Figures 29 to 40, and in conjunction with Figure 28, during the folding or unfolding of the housing device 1, the first blocking member 12 has a second elastic restoring force. Specifically, during the unfolding of the housing device 1 from a closed state to a flattened state, the second elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 is opposite to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1, or the second elastic restoring force of the first blocking member 12 has a component in the opposite direction to the unfolding direction of the housing device 1. Thus, during the folding or unfolding of the housing device 1, the second locking block 2122 moves relative to the main shaft body 11, and at least a portion of the second locking block 2122 of the first fixing frame 21 is disposed between the first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 and the main shaft body 11. In this way, the second locking block 2122 of the first fixing frame 21 can also hold the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12, preventing the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 from dislodging through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302. Furthermore, during the folding or unfolding process of the housing device 1, the fourth locking block 3122 moves relative to the main shaft body 11. The fourth locking block 3122 is located between the third locking block 124 and the main shaft body 11. The fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing bracket 31 can also hold the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 to prevent the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 from coming out through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402. At this time, the reliability of the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 is better.

[0311] Please refer to Figures 29 to 34, and in conjunction with Figures 16A to 16E, and Figures 26 to 28. In this embodiment, a first mating part 120A and a second mating part 120B are provided on the first shielding member 12, a third mating part 212 is provided on the first fixing frame 21, and a fourth mating part 312 is provided on the second fixing frame 31. At least a portion of the third mating part 212 of the first fixing frame 21 is disposed between the first mating part 120A and the spindle body 11. At least a portion of the fourth locking block 3122 of the second fixing frame 31 is disposed between the second mating part 120B of the first shielding member 12 and the spindle body 11. Between the shaft bodies 11, the third gap 304 allows the housing device 1 to be folded and unfolded multiple times. In the flattened or intermediate state, the third mating part 212 of the first fixing frame 21 can hold the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 to prevent the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 from coming out through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302. The fourth mating part 312 of the second fixing frame 31 can also hold the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 to prevent the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 from coming out through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402.

[0312] Understandably, during the folding or unfolding of the housing device 1, both the third mating part 212 and the fourth mating part 312 move relative to the main shaft body 11. The third mating part 212 is located between the first mating part 120A and the main shaft body 11, and the fourth mating part 312 is located between the second mating part 120B and the main shaft body 11. Thus, when the housing device 1 is folded and unfolded multiple times, the third mating part 212 of the first fixing frame 21 can hold the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 to prevent the first end 12a of the first blocking member 12 from coming out through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302. The fourth mating part 312 of the second fixing frame 31 can also hold the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 to prevent the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 from coming out through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402.

[0313] For example, by setting the first mating portion 120A and the second mating portion 120B of the first blocking member 12 to form a limiting structure with the third mating portion 212 of the first fixing frame 21 and the fourth mating portion 312 of the second fixing frame 31 respectively, the first blocking member 12 can be stopped by this limiting structure during the folding or unfolding of the housing device 1, thereby improving the problem of the first blocking member 12 coming off during bending. At this time, the reliability of the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 is better.

[0314] In other embodiments, the first shielding member 12 may not have the second mating part 120B, and the second fixing frame 31 may not have the fourth mating part 312. In this case, through the engagement of the first mating part 120A of the first shielding member 12 with the third mating part 212 of the first fixing frame 21, when the housing device 1 is folded and unfolded multiple times, the third mating part 212 of the first fixing frame 21 can hold the first end 12a of the first shielding member 12 during the folding or unfolding process, so as to prevent the first end 12a of the first shielding member 12 from coming out through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302. In this case, the reliability of the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 is better.

[0315] Figure 41 is a partial cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1 at line E2-E2.

[0316] As shown in Figure 41, the first fixing bracket 21 may not require the third mating part 212. The third mating part 212 is provided on the first housing 300. Exemplarily, the third mating part 212 protrudes from the surface of the first frame 3011 facing the folding mechanism 100. At least a portion of the third mating part 212 of the first housing 300 is disposed between the first mating part 120A of the first shielding member 12 and the main shaft body 11. In the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) of the electronic device 1000, the third mating part 212 of the first housing 300 may be disposed opposite to the first middle plate 3012 of the first housing 300.

[0317] It is understood that by providing a third mating part 212 on the first housing 300 and utilizing the mating of the third mating part 212 of the first housing 300 with the first mating part 120A of the first shielding member 12, when the housing device 1 is folded and unfolded multiple times, the third mating part 212 of the first housing 300 can hold the first end 12a of the first shielding member 12 during the folding or unfolding process, so as to prevent the first end 12a of the first shielding member 12 from coming out through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302.

[0318] In other embodiments, the first housing 300 may not require the third mating portion 212. In this case, the third mating portion 212 (not shown) can be provided on the first connecting member 22 or other structural member (e.g., the first support plate 23 shown in Figures 6 and 7), where the third mating portion 212 is part of the first connecting member 22 or other structural member (e.g., the first support plate 23 shown in Figures 6 and 7). By utilizing the engagement between the third mating portion 212 (not shown) of the first connecting member 22 or other structural member and the first mating portion 120A of the first shielding member 12, when the housing device 1 undergoes multiple folding and unfolding processes, the third mating portion 212 (not shown) of the first connecting member 22 or other structural member can hold the first end 12a of the first shielding member 12 during the folding or unfolding process, thus preventing the first end 12a of the first shielding member 12 from dislodging through the first notch 3023 of the first decorative member 302.

[0319] In other embodiments, the second fixing bracket 31 may not need to have the fourth mating part 312. In this case, by providing the fourth mating part 312 on the second housing 400, and utilizing the engagement between the fourth mating part 312 of the second housing 400 and the second mating part 120B of the first blocking member 12, when the housing device 1 is folded and unfolded multiple times, the fourth mating part 312 of the second housing 400 can hold the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 during the folding or unfolding process, so as to prevent the second end 12b of the first blocking member 12 from coming out through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402.

[0320] In other embodiments, the second housing 400 may not require the fourth mating portion 312. In this case, the fourth mating portion 312 is provided on the second connector 32 or other structural member (e.g., the second support plate 33 shown in Figures 6 and 7), where the fourth mating portion 312 is part of the second support plate 33. By utilizing the engagement between the fourth mating portion 312 of the second connector 32 or other structural member and the second mating portion 120B of the first shielding member 12, when the housing device 1 undergoes multiple folding and unfolding processes, the fourth mating portion 312 of the second connector 32 or other structural member can hold the second end 12b of the first shielding member 12, preventing the second end 12b of the first shielding member 12 from dislodging through the second notch 4023 of the second decorative member 402.

[0321] The following section, in conjunction with relevant accompanying drawings, further details the structure of several housing devices 1. Technical details related to the above will not be repeated.

[0322] Figure 42 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the spindle 10 shown in Figure 7 at line FF.

[0323] Referring to Figure 42, and in conjunction with Figures 25 to 27, the third connecting block 126 is, for example, made of a metallic material. For instance, the material of the third connecting block could be steel.

[0324] Referring to Figure 42 and in conjunction with Figure 15, the first end block 112 of the spindle body 11 has a first metal portion 112c. At this time, the first metal portion 112c is a part of the first end block 112 of the spindle body 11.

[0325] Referring to Figure 42, and in conjunction with Figures 15, 25 to 27, the third connecting block 126 of the first shielding member 12 is fixedly connected to the first metal part 112c of the spindle body 11. Exemplarily, the third connecting block 126 and the first metal part 112c of the spindle body 11 are fixedly connected by welding. This further improves the connection strength between the first shielding member 12 and the spindle body 11, thereby enhancing the reliability of the spindle 10, the housing device 1, and the electronic device 1000.

[0326] In other embodiments, the folding mechanism 100 includes a first metal portion 112c. A third connecting block 126 is fixedly connected to the first metal portion 112c. The first metal portion 112c is fixedly connected to the spindle body 11. Thus, the third connecting block 126 can be fixedly connected to the spindle body 11 via the first metal portion 112c. It is understood that in this embodiment, the first metal portion 112c is a structural component that can be independent of the spindle body 11; that is, the first metal portion 112c is not part of the spindle body 11.

[0327] In other embodiments, the first shielding member 12 may also include a first metal portion 112c. The first metal portion 112c is fixedly connected to the third connecting block 126. The first metal portion 112c is also fixedly connected to the spindle body 11. Thus, the third connecting block 126 can be fixedly connected to the spindle body 11 via the first metal portion 112c. It is understood that in this embodiment, the first metal portion 112c is part of the first shielding member 12.

[0328] Figure 43 is a partially exploded view of another embodiment of the spindle 10 shown in Figure 7.

[0329] As shown in Figure 43, the folding mechanism 100 includes a first middle shell 41. The first middle shell 41 is fixedly connected to the main shaft body 11. The middle portion of the first blocking portion 122 is fixedly connected to the first middle shell 41. Exemplarily, the middle portion of the first blocking portion 122 is fixedly connected to the first middle shell 41 via a third connecting block 126. Exemplarily, the first middle shell 41 may be an external structural component of the folding mechanism 100.

[0330] For example, the third connecting block 126 can be fixedly connected to the first middle shell 41 via the first metal part 112c. The first metal part 112c can be a part of the first middle shell 41 or a structural component independent of the first middle shell 41.

[0331] Referring to Figure 42 and in conjunction with Figure 15, the first end block 112 of the spindle body 11 is provided with a groove 112d. The groove 112d forms an opening on the first side surface 112a of the first end block 112.

[0332] Referring to Figure 42, and in conjunction with Figures 15 and 25 to 27, the third connecting block 126 can be located within the groove 112d of the first end block 112. In this way, a protrusion-groove mating structure can be formed between the third connecting block 126 and the groove 112d of the first end block 112. The groove 112d of the first end block 112 can be used to position the third connecting block 126, thereby further improving the connection strength between the first shielding member 12 and the spindle body 11, and thus improving the reliability of the spindle 10, the housing device 1, and the electronic device 1000.

[0333] Figure 44 is a partially exploded view of one embodiment of the first shielding member 12 shown in Figure 26.

[0334] Referring to Figure 44 and in conjunction with Figures 26 to 28, the third connecting block 126, by way of example, includes a first portion 1275 and a second portion 1276 that are bent and disposed therebetween. The first portion 1275 of the third connecting block 126 is embedded in the middle of the first blocking portion 122. The second portion 1276 of the third connecting block 126 extends out relative to the middle of the first blocking portion 122.

[0335] Please refer to Figure 44 and, in conjunction with Figure 42, the second part 1276 of the third connecting block 126 is fixedly connected to the spindle body 11.

[0336] For example, the second portion 1276 of the third connecting block 126 is made of metal. The second portion 1276 of the third connecting block 126 is fixedly connected to the first metal part 112c. For example, the third connecting block 126 and the first metal part 112c are fixedly connected by welding.

[0337] It is understood that, since the first metal part 112c is fixedly connected to the spindle body 11 or the middle shell, the second part 1276 of the third connecting block 126 can be fixedly connected to the spindle body 11 or the middle shell through the first metal part 112c. The first metal part 112c can be a part of the spindle body 11 or the middle shell, or a structural component independent of the spindle body 11 or the middle shell.

[0338] Figure 45 is a partially exploded view of another embodiment of the first shielding member 12 shown in Figure 26.

[0339] Referring to Figure 45 and in conjunction with Figures 26 to 28, the first shielding member 12, by way of example, includes an insulating member 1271, a first metal sheet 1272, and a second metal sheet 1273. The insulating member 1271 can be made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) or rubber, etc. The first metal sheet 1272, the second metal sheet 1273, and the third metal sheet 1274 can be made of steel.

[0340] For example, the first metal sheet 1272 and the second metal sheet 1273 are both embedded in the insulating member 1271.

[0341] For example, the first metal sheet 1272 is embedded in the first end of the insulating member 1271. The first locking block 123 of the first blocking member 12 includes a portion of the first metal sheet 1272 and a portion of the insulating member 1271. The first connecting block 121 of the first blocking member 12 includes a portion of the first metal sheet 1272 and a portion of the insulating member 1271.

[0342] For example, the second metal sheet 1273 is embedded in the second end of the insulating member 1271. The third locking block 124 of the first blocking member 12 includes a portion of the second metal sheet 1273 and a portion of the insulating member 1271. The second connecting block 125 of the first blocking member 12 includes a portion of the second metal sheet 1273 and a portion of the insulating member 1271.

[0343] Figure 46 is a partial cross-sectional view of one embodiment of the electronic device 1000 shown in Figure 1 in a second use state at line E3-E3.

[0344] Referring to Figure 46 and in conjunction with Figure 7, when the first connecting assembly 2 includes a third fixing bracket 24, the third fixing bracket 24 may also include a seventh mating part 242. When the second connecting assembly 3 includes a fourth fixing bracket 34, the fourth fixing bracket 34 may also include an eighth mating part 342.

[0345] Referring to Figure 46, and in conjunction with Figures 12 and 13, when the spindle 10 includes a second blocking member 13, the second blocking member 13 may also include a fifth mating portion 130A and a sixth mating portion 130B. The second blocking member 13 can be connected to the spindle body 11, and is positioned closer to the second end face 1114 of the spindle body 11 than to the first end face 1113 of the spindle body 11. The second blocking member 13 extends along the width direction of the spindle body 11, and a portion of the second blocking member 13 is opposite to and spaced apart from the first end face 1111 of the spindle body 11.

[0346] Referring to Figure 46, the first decorative part 3022 of the first decorative member 302 is provided with a third notch 3024. The second decorative part 4022 of the second decorative member 402 is provided with a fourth notch 4024.

[0347] Please refer to Figure 46, and in conjunction with Figures 7, 12, and 13, by providing a fifth mating portion 130A and a sixth mating portion 130B on the second shielding member 13, a seventh mating portion 242 on the third fixing bracket 24, and an eighth mating portion 342 on the fourth fixing bracket 34, at least a portion of the seventh mating portion 242 of the third fixing bracket 24 is disposed between the fifth mating portion 130A of the second shielding member 13 and the spindle body 11, and at least a portion of the eighth mating portion 342 of the fourth fixing bracket 34 is disposed between the sixth mating portion 130B of the second shielding member 13 and the spindle body. Between 11, when the housing device 1 is folded and unfolded multiple times, during the folding or unfolding process, the seventh mating part 242 of the third fixing frame 24 can hold the first end 13a of the second blocking member 13 to prevent the first end 13a of the second blocking member 13 from coming out through the third notch 3024 of the first decorative member 302, and the eighth mating part 342 of the fourth fixing frame 34 can hold the second end 13b of the second blocking member 13 to prevent the second end 13b of the second blocking member 13 from coming out through the fourth notch 4024 of the second decorative member 402. Therefore, by setting the fifth mating part 130A and the sixth mating part 130B of the second blocking member 13 to form a limiting structure with the seventh mating part 242 of the third fixing frame 24 and the eighth mating part 342 of the fourth fixing frame 34 respectively, the second blocking member 13 can be stopped by this limiting structure during the folding or unfolding process of the housing device 1, thereby improving the problem of the second blocking member 13 coming out during bending. At this time, the housing device 1 and the electronic device 1000 have better reliability.

[0348] It is understandable that the design of the connection relationship between the second shielding member 13 and the main spindle 10, the third fixing bracket 24, and the fourth fixing bracket 33 can refer to the relevant schemes of the first shielding member 12 and the main spindle 10, the first fixing bracket 21, and the second fixing bracket 31. At the same time, it is permissible for the second shielding member 13 and the first shielding member 12 to have slight differences in the detailed structure or positional arrangement of the components. Specific details will not be elaborated here.

[0349] It is understood that, without conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other, and any combination of features in different embodiments is also within the protection scope of this application. That is to say, the multiple embodiments described above can also be arbitrarily combined according to actual needs.

[0350] It is understood that all the above figures are exemplary illustrations of this application and do not represent the actual size of the product. Furthermore, the dimensional proportions between the components in the figures are not intended to limit the actual product of this application. The above are merely some embodiments and implementation methods of this application, and 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. An electronic device (1000), characterized in that, The device includes a folding mechanism (100), a flexible screen (200), a first housing (300), and a second housing (400). The first housing (300), the folding mechanism (100), and the second housing (400) are connected sequentially along a first direction, which is the direction in which the first housing (300) points to the second housing (400) when the electronic device (1000) is in a flattened state. The first housing (300) includes a first frame (3011), a first middle plate (3012), and a first decorative member (302). The first middle plate (3012) is located in the area formed by the first frame (3011) and is connected to the inner surface of the first frame (3011). The first decorative member (302) includes a first fixing part (3021) and a first decorative part (3022). The first fixing part (3021) is fixedly connected to the first frame (3011), and the first decorative part (3022) is spaced apart from the first middle plate (3012). The second housing (400) includes a second frame (4011), a second middle plate (4012), and a second decorative member (402). The second middle plate (4012) is located in the area formed by the second frame (4011) and is connected to the inner surface of the second frame (4011). The second decorative member (402) includes a second fixing part (4021) and a second decorative part (4022). The second fixing part (4021) is fixedly connected to the second frame (4011), and the second decorative part (4022) is spaced apart from the second middle plate (4012). The flexible screen (200) includes a first region (201), a second region (202) and a third region (203) arranged sequentially along the first direction. The first region (201) is stacked with the first middle plate (3012), the second region (202) is stacked with the folding mechanism (100), and the third region (203) is stacked with the second middle plate (4012). The first decorative part (3022) is located above the edge of the first region (201), and the first decorative part (3022) is also located above the edge of a portion of the second region (202). The second decorative part (4022) is located above the edge of the second region (202), and the second decorative part (4022) is also located above the edge of a portion of the second region (202). The folding mechanism (100) includes a first connecting component (2), a second connecting component (3), a main shaft body (11), and a first blocking component (12), wherein the first blocking component (12) is deformable, the first connecting component (2) connects the first housing (300) and the main shaft body (11), and the second connecting component (3) connects the second housing (400) and the main shaft body (11); The first shielding member (12) includes a first shielding part (122), a first mating part (120A), and a second mating part (120B). The first mating part (120A) is fixedly connected to the first end of the first shielding part (122), and the second mating part (120B) is fixedly connected to the second end of the first shielding part (122). The first mating part (120A) and the first end of the first shielding part (122) are arranged at an angle, and the second mating part (120B) and the second end of the first shielding part (122) are arranged at an angle. The first shielding portion (122) is located above at least a portion of the edge of the second region (202). The first end of the first shielding portion (122) is disposed between the first decorative portion (3022) and the second region (202). The second end of the first shielding portion (122) is disposed between the second decorative portion (4022) and the second region (202). The middle portion of the first shielding portion (122) is exposed relative to the first decorative portion (3022) and the second decorative portion (4022). The first mating portion (120A) and the second mating portion (120B) are disposed on a portion of the side facing the flexible screen (200). In the length extension direction of the folding mechanism (100), there is a first gap (303) between the first connecting component (2) and the first frame (3011), the first mating part (120A) is located in the first gap (303), there is a second gap (403) between the second connecting component (3) and the second frame (4011), and the second mating part (120B) is located in the second gap (403); The first connecting component (2) or the first housing (300) has a third mating part (212), and the second connecting component (3) or the second housing (400) has a fourth mating part (312); In the first direction, the third mating part (212) is located between the first mating part (120A) and the spindle body (11), and the fourth mating part (312) is located between the second mating part (120B) and the spindle body (11).

2. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that, During the folding or unfolding of the electronic device (1000), both the third mating part (212) and the fourth mating part (312) move relative to the main shaft body (11).

3. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that, During the folding or unfolding process of the electronic device (1000), the third mating part (212) is located between the first mating part (120A) and the main shaft body (11), and the fourth mating part (312) is located between the second mating part (120B) and the main shaft body (11).

4. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least a portion of the first mating part (120A) is located between the first decorative part (3022) and the third mating part (212); at least a portion of the second mating part (120B) is located between the second decorative part (4022) and the fourth mating part (312).

5. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the housing device (1) is in a flattened state, in the thickness direction of the folding mechanism (100), the projection of the first mating part (120A) on the plane where the first middle plate (3012) is located overlaps with the projection of the first decorative part (3022) on the plane where the first middle plate (3012) is located, and the projection of the second mating part (120B) on the plane where the second middle plate (4012) is located overlaps with the projection of the decorative part (4022) on the plane where the second middle plate (4012) is located.

6. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first mating part (120A) contacts the third mating part (212), and the second mating part (120B) contacts the fourth mating part (312).

7. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the electronic device (1000) is in a flattened state, in the thickness direction of the electronic device (1000), the contact surfaces of the first mating part (120A) and the third mating part (212) are inclined toward the main shaft body (11).

8. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, Both the first mating part (120A) and the second mating part (120B) include an insulating material and a metal sheet embedded in the insulating material.

9. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The insulating material is thermoplastic polyurethane or rubber, and / or the metal sheet is a steel sheet.

10. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The first mating part (120A) includes a first connecting block (121) and a first locking block (123). The first connecting block (121) is connected to the first end of the first blocking part (122). The first locking block (123) protrudes from the side of the first connecting block (121) away from the first end of the first blocking part (122). An angle is formed between the first locking block (123) and the first connecting block (121). In the length extension direction of the folding mechanism (100), at least a portion of the first locking block (123) is located within the first gap (303); In the first direction, the third mating part (212) is located between the first locking block (123) and the main shaft body (11).

11. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first locking block (123) includes a first locking surface (1231), and the third mating part (212) includes a second locking surface (2121); In the first direction, at least a portion of the first card slot surface (1231) is in contact with or spaced from the second card slot surface (2121).

12. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 11, characterized in that, When the electronic device (1000) is in a flattened state, in the thickness direction of the electronic device (1000), the first locking surface (1231) and the second locking surface (2121) are inclined toward the main shaft body (11).

13. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that, The third mating part (212) includes a second locking block (2122) and a first reinforcing block (2123). The first reinforcing block (2123) is connected to the second locking block (2122), and the second locking block (2122) and the first reinforcing block (2123) are arranged at an angle. In the thickness direction of the folding mechanism (100), there is a third gap (304) between the first decorative part (3022) of the first decorative member (302) and the second locking block (2122), a portion of the first mating part (120A) is located between the first decorative part (3022) of the first decorative member (302) and the second locking block (2122), and a portion is located between the first decorative part (3022) of the first decorative member (302) and the first reinforcing block (2123); In the first direction, the second locking block (2122) is located between the first mating part (120A) and the spindle body (11).

14. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The size of the first mating part (120A) is larger than the size of the third gap (304).

15. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that, The first shielding member (12) includes a third connecting block (126), and the middle part of the first shielding part (122) is fixedly connected to the main shaft body (11) through the third connecting block (126); Alternatively, the folding mechanism (100) may include a first middle shell (41), which is fixedly connected to the main shaft body (11), and the first shielding member (12) may include a third connecting block (126), the middle part of the first shielding part (122) being fixedly connected to the first middle shell (41) through the third connecting block (126).

16. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first shielding member (12) further includes a first metal part (112c), and the third connecting block (126) is fixedly connected to the main shaft body (11) or the first middle shell (41) through the first metal part (112c).

17. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 15, characterized in that, The third connecting block (126) includes a first part (1275) and a second part (1276) that are bent. The first part (1275) of the third connecting block (126) is embedded in the middle of the first shielding part (122), and the second part (1276) of the third connecting block (126) is fixedly connected to the main shaft body (11) or the first middle shell (41).

18. The electronic device (1000) according to claim 17, characterized in that, The folding mechanism (100) includes a first metal part (112c), the second part (1276) of the third connecting block (126) is fixedly connected to the first metal part (112c), and the first metal part (112c) is fixedly connected to the main shaft body (11) or the first middle shell (41).

19. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, The first connecting assembly (2) includes a first connector (22) and a first fixing frame (21). The first connector (22) is movably connected to the spindle body (11) and the first fixing frame (21). The first fixing frame (21) is fixedly connected to the first housing (300). The third mating part (212) is a part of the first fixing frame (21). The second connecting assembly (3) includes a second connector (32) and a second fixing frame (31). The second connector (32) is movably connected to the spindle body (11) and the second fixing frame (31). The second fixing frame (31) is fixedly connected to the second housing (400). The fourth mating part (312) is a part of the second fixing frame (31).

20. The electronic device (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that, The first connecting assembly (2) includes a first connector (22), a first fixing frame (21), and a first support plate (23). The first connector (22) is movably connected to the spindle body (11) and the first fixing frame (21). The first fixing frame (21) is fixedly connected to the first housing (300). The first support plate (23) is fixedly connected to the first connector (22), or the first support plate (23) is movably connected to at least one of the first fixing frame (21) and the first connector (22). The third mating part (212) is a part of the first support plate (23). The second connecting assembly (3) includes a second connector (32), a second fixing frame (31), and a second support plate (33). The second connector (32) is movably connected to the spindle body (11) and the second fixing frame (31). The second fixing frame (31) is fixedly connected to the second housing (400). The second support plate (33) is fixedly connected to the second connector (32), or the second support plate (33) is movably connected to at least one of the second fixing frame (31) and the second connector (32). The fourth mating part (312) is a part of the second support plate (33).

Images