CN115118802A - electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device. The electronic device comprises a shell, a scroll, a flexible display screen assembly and a limiting piece. The shell comprises a first part, a second part and a third part, wherein the first part and the second part can move away from each other relative to the third part. The first reel is rotatably disposed on the first portion, and the second reel is rotatably disposed on the second portion. The first limiting piece is arranged on the first portion, and the second limiting piece is arranged on the second portion. One end of the flexible display screen assembly is arranged on the first scroll, and the other end of the flexible display screen assembly is arranged on the second scroll. The middle part of the flexible display screen assembly is wound on the first limiting part and the second limiting part, and the first limiting part and the second limiting part are used for limiting the shape of the flexible display screen assembly. Therefore, the first limiting part and the second limiting part can tension and guide the flexible display screen assembly to limit the form of the flexible display screen assembly, so that the display part of the flexible display assembly is in a flat state.

Description

electronic device

This application is a divisional application entitled "Electronic Device" with the filing date of China on December 13, 2019, application number 201911282298.9.

technical field

The present application relates to the field of electronic technologies, and in particular, to an electronic device.

Background technique

In the related art, the size of the display area is adjusted by designing a scroll-type flexible screen mobile terminal. When there is no need to use a display screen or only a small screen is required, the flexible display screen is rolled in the scroll or only a small part is located in the scroll. Inside the scroll, when a larger screen is required, the flexible display can be pulled out of the scroll to adjust the size of the screen. However, when adjusting the screen size of the mobile terminal in this form, problems such as unstable movement of the screen or multiple bending of the screen are likely to occur.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the present application provide an electronic device.

The electronic device of the embodiment of the present application includes:

The housing includes a first part, a second part and a third part, the first part and the second part are connected with the third part shown, the first part and the second part can be opposite to the third part The three parts do the separation movement;

a reel, comprising a first reel and a second reel, the first reel is rotatably arranged on the first part, and the second reel is rotatably arranged on the second part;

a limiter, including a first limiter and a second limiter, the first limiter is arranged on the first part, and the second limiter is arranged on the second part; and

A flexible display screen assembly, one end of the flexible display screen assembly is set on the first reel, the other end is set on the second reel, the first limiting member and the second limiting member are located at the on the same side of the flexible display screen assembly, and the flexible display screen assembly is wound around the first limiting member and the second limiting member, the first limiting member and the second limiting member The components are used to limit the shape of the flexible display screen assembly;

Wherein, when the first part moves away from the third part, the first scroll can be rotated to release the flexible display screen assembly, thereby expanding the display part of the flexible display screen assembly;

When the second portion moves away from the third portion, the second scroll can be rotated to release the flexible display screen assembly, thereby expanding the display portion of the flexible display screen assembly.

In the electronic device according to the embodiment of the present application, one end of the flexible display screen assembly is wound on the first reel, and the other end is wound on the second reel. The first limiting piece is arranged on the first part, the second limiting piece is arranged on the second part, and the flexible display screen assembly is wound around the first limiting piece and the second limiting piece. In this way, when the first part and/or the second part moves away from the third part, the first limiting member and the second limiting member can tension and guide the flexible display screen assembly so as to limit the flexible display screen The shape of the assembly, so that the display part of the flexible display assembly can be in a flat state. At the same time, the first limiting member and the second limiting member can also be guided when the flexible display screen assembly moves, so as to keep the flexible display screen assembly able to extend smoothly.

Additional aspects and advantages of embodiments of the present application will be set forth, in part, in the following description, and in part will be apparent from the following description, or learned by practice of embodiments of the present application.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is another schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 2 is another schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

3 is another schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

4 is another schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

5 is a schematic plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device in FIG. 5 along line VI-VI;

FIG. 7 is another schematic plan view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application; and

FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device in FIG. 7 along line VIII-VIII.

Detailed ways

The embodiments of the present application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same or similar reference numbers refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout the drawings.

In addition, the embodiments of the present application described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings are exemplary, only used to explain the embodiments of the present application, and should not be construed as limitations on the present application.

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of the present application. To simplify the disclosure of the present application, the components and arrangements of specific examples are described below. Of course, they are only examples and are not intended to limit the application. Furthermore, this application may repeat reference numerals and/or reference letters in different instances for the purpose of simplicity and clarity, and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or arrangements discussed.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6 , the electronic device 100 of the embodiment of the present application includes a casing 10 , a reel 20 , a flexible display assembly 30 , a limiter 40 , a cover 50 , a camera 60 , a main board 101 and a driving mechanism. The reel 20 , the flexible display screen assembly 30 , the limiting member 40 , the cover body 50 , the camera 60 and the driving mechanism are all arranged on the casing 10 .

Please refer to FIG. 2 to FIG. 5 , in this embodiment, the housing 10 includes a first part 11 , a second part 13 and a third part 15 , and the first part 11 and the second part 13 are connected to the third part 15 respectively located in the third On opposite sides of the part 15 , the first part 11 and the second part 13 can both move away from the third part 15 .

Specifically, in this embodiment, the first part 11 and the third part 15 are slidably connected, and the second part 13 is also slidably connected with the third part 15 . The structures of the first part 11 and the second part 13 are basically the same and they are connected symmetrically. on both sides of the third part 15 .

Further, referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 , the first portion 11 is substantially in the shape of a hollow rectangular body, and the first portion 11 is formed with a first storage space 110 , and the bottom of the first storage space 110 is open. The first storage space 110 can be used to place components such as the reel 20 , the limiting member 40 and the driving mechanism.

The first part 11 includes a first sliding part 113 and a first top plate 111 . The first sliding parts 113 are connected to two symmetrical sides in the longitudinal direction of the first top plate 111 , and the first sliding parts 113 are used to cooperate with the third part 15 to realize the sliding connection between the first part 11 and the third part 15 .

The first top plate 111 defines a first opening 1111 , and the first opening 1111 communicates with the first storage space 110 . Specifically, the first opening 1111 can be opened along the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 100 , and the first opening 1111 is used for passing one end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 to connect one end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 with the reel 20 .

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 8 , in this embodiment, the second portion 13 includes a second sliding portion 133 and a second top plate 131 . The second sliding parts 133 are connected to two symmetrical sides in the longitudinal direction of the second top plate 131 , and the second sliding parts 133 are used to cooperate with the third part 15 to realize the sliding connection between the second part 13 and the third part 15 .

The second top plate 131 defines a second opening 1311 , and the second opening 1311 communicates with the second storage space 130 . Specifically, the second opening 1311 can also be opened along the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 100 , and the second opening 1113 is used for passing through the other end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 to connect the other end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 with the reel 20 .

It should be pointed out that in the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", The orientations or positional relationships indicated by "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner" and "outer" are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present application and The description is simplified rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operate in a particular orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the application. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined as "first", "second" may expressly or implicitly include one or more of said features. In the description of the present application, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly and specifically defined.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 , the third part 15 is basically a hollow rectangular body, the third part 15 is formed with an accommodating space 150 , the bottom of the accommodating space 150 is open, and the cover body 50 covers the accommodating space 150 bottom. The accommodating space 150 can be used to place components such as the camera 60 and the main board 101 . Of course, the accommodating space 150 can also be used for stacking other electrical components of the electronic device 100 , such as the battery 102 and the sub-board 103 .

The third part 15 is further provided with a sliding groove 153 , which is used for cooperation with the first sliding part 113 and the second sliding part 133 so that both the first part 11 and the second part 13 can slide relative to the third part 15 . The third portion 15 includes a third top plate 151 , the third top plate 151 is located below the first top plate 111 and the second top plate 131 and substantially fits with the first top plate 111 and the second top plate 131 . Specifically, the structures of the first part 11 and the second part 13 are basically the same, the thicknesses of the first top plate 111 and the second top plate 131 are also the same, the upper surface of the third top plate 151 and the lower surface of the first top plate 111 and the second top plate 131 The lower surface is basically fit. It should be noted that the fit referred to here can be understood as the contact between the two but does not affect the sliding between the two, or it can be understood as the gap between the two is within the assembly error range.

Please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 , in this embodiment, the first part 11 forms the first sliding part 113 , the second part 13 forms the second sliding part 133 , and the two sliding parts are inserted into the sliding grooves 153 of the third part 15 for cooperation , in such a case, both the first part 11 and the second part 13 are partially accommodated within the third part 15 . It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the first part 11 and the second part 13 may respectively form a chute, the third part is formed with two sliding parts, and the two sliding parts are inserted into the first part 11 and the second part respectively In the chute of 13, in this case, the third part 15 is partially housed in the first part 11 and the second part 13. In addition, in some embodiments, the third part 15 may also be formed with a sliding groove and a sliding part, the first part 11 forms a sliding part and is inserted into the sliding groove of the third part 15, the second part also forms a sliding groove, and the first part 11 forms a sliding part. The slides on the three parts 15 are inserted into the second and partial runners, in which case the first part 11 is partially received in the third part 15 and the third part 15 is partially received in the second part 13 . Of course, it can be understood that, by reasonably setting the chute and the sliding portion, in some embodiments, the second part 13 can also be partially accommodated in the third part 15 , and the third part 15 can be partially accommodated in the first part 11 . Inside. In addition, it can also be understood that, in some embodiments, the first part 11 and the second part 13 can also be completely accommodated in the third part 15 , which is not specifically limited herein.

It should be pointed out that, in this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature may include the direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the first feature "on" or "under" the second feature. The first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Also, the first feature being "above", "over" and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is level higher than the second feature. The first feature is "below", "below" and "below" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower level than the second feature.

In this embodiment, the first part 11 can slide relative to the third part 15 to be away from or close to one side of the third part 15 , and the second part 13 can also slide relative to the third part 15 to be away from or close to the other side of the third part 15 . side. Please refer to FIG. 6 and FIG. 8. In this embodiment, “the first part 11 and the third part 15 move away from each other” can be understood as the first part 11 is away from the third part 15 and the sliding direction is away from the third part 15. At the same time, the second part 13 can also be far away from the other side of the third part 15 and the sliding direction is away from the third part 15 or stationary relative to the third part 15 . "The second part 13 and the third part 15 move away from each other" can be understood as the second part 13 is away from the third part 15 and the sliding direction is away from the third part 15. At this time, the first part 11 can also be away from the third part 15. on the other side and the sliding direction is away from the third part 15 or stationary relative to the third part 15 . That is to say, in the present application, the first part 11 and the second part 13 can move away from the third part 15 individually or simultaneously, so as to expand the display part of the display screen assembly 30 . In this embodiment, the first part 11 and the second part 13 move away from the third part 15 at the same time as an example for description, for example, from the state shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 to the state shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 . displayed status.

In addition, in this embodiment, the first part 11 and the second part 13 can also move toward each other relative to the third part 15 . In this case, it can be understood that the first part 11 and the second part 13 are approaching the two sides of the third part 15 respectively. And the sliding direction is toward the third portion 15 , for example, from the state shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 to the state shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 .

It should also be pointed out that, in the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected" and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it may be a fixed connection It can also be a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication between the two elements or the interaction relationship between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific situations.

Please refer to 17, in this embodiment, when the first part 11 and the second part 13 move relative to the third part 15 to the extreme position respectively (that is, the first part 11 and the second part 13 are close to each other from the third part 15 to When the three are matched together), the first part 11, the second part 13 and the third part 15 form a substantially rectangular casing 10 as a whole, and the first part 11 and the second part 13 are partially accommodated in the third part Section 15 inside. Please refer to 19, when the first part 11 and the second part 13 move away from each other (that is, the two move away from each other), the first part 11 and the third part 15 move away from each other, and the second part 13 and the third part 15 move away from each other. In this case, the first part 11 and the second part 13 are also partially accommodated in the third part 15 so as to be stably connected to the third part 15 .

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 8 , in this embodiment, the reel 20 includes a first reel 21 and a second reel 23 . The first reel 21 is rotatably disposed in the first part 11 and located in the first storage space 110 , that is, the first reel 21 can be installed in the first storage space 110 and can rotate relative to the first part 11 . The first reel 21 is connected to one end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 for rolling up or releasing the flexible display screen assembly 30 .

The structures of the second reel 23 and the first reel 21 are basically the same. The second reel 23 and the first reel 21 are arranged symmetrically about the center of the casing 10 , and the second reel 23 is rotatably arranged on the second part 13 and located in the second storage space 130 In other words, the second reel 23 can be installed in the second receiving space 130 and can be rotated relative to the second part 13 . The second reel 23 is connected to the other end of the flexible display assembly 30 for rolling up or releasing the flexible display assembly 30 , that is, the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 are respectively connected to two ends of the flexible display assembly 30 .

It can be understood that the rotation of the first reel 21 on the first part 11 may mean that the first reel 21 is directly installed on the first part 11 , or it can also mean that the first reel 21 is installed on the first part 11 through other media. The second reel 23 being rotatably arranged on the second part 13 may mean that the second reel 23 is directly installed on the second part 13 , or it may mean that the second reel 23 is installed on the second part 13 through other media.

Please continue to refer to FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 , both ends of the flexible display screen assembly 30 are respectively wound on the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 . Specifically, one end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 passes through the first opening 1111 of the first part 11 and is wound on the first reel 21 , and the other end passes through the second opening 1311 of the second part 13 and is wound on the first reel 21 . On the second reel 23. When the first part 11 and the second part 13 move away from each other, that is, when the first part 11 and the second part 13 are both away from the third part 15 , the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 can rotate simultaneously to gradually release the flexible display screen assembly 30 , thereby expanding the display portion 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 . The flexible display assembly 30 is also symmetrically arranged with respect to the center of the housing 10 , that is to say, the part of the flexible display assembly 30 wound around the first reel 21 and the part wound around the second reel 23 are symmetrical of.

In this way, when the first part 11 and the second part 13 move away from each other, the first scroll shaft 21 and the second scroll shaft 23 can be rotated to release the flexible display screen assembly 30 , thereby expanding the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 . In this way, the size of the screen display area of the electronic device 100 can be freely adjusted, and the display portion 301 of the flexible display assembly 30 can be expanded when a large screen is required to improve the user's operating experience, and at the same time, when a large screen is not required , the display part 301 can not be expanded, so that the size of the whole machine is small and easy to carry. At the same time, two reels are provided to rewind and release the two ends of the flexible display screen assembly 30 respectively, so that the force on both ends of the flexible display screen assembly during the rotation of the reels is smaller, and the unfolding process is more stable.

It can be understood that in this embodiment, in one case, the first part 11 , the second part 13 and the third part 15 are close to and completely matched, and in this case, the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is not Expanded, the electronic device 100 is in the narrow screen mode (for example, the state shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 ), at this time, one end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is wound on the first reel 21 , and the other end is wound on the second reel 23 Above, the portion exposed from the casing 10 (ie, the display portion 301 ) is used for display.

When the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 needs to be expanded, the first part 11 and the second part 13 move away from each other, so that the first part 11 and the second part 13 move away from each other, and the first scroll 21 and the second scroll 23 also Since the two ends of the flexible display screen assembly 30 are connected to the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 respectively, the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 will rotate at the same time to release the flexible display screen assembly in the process of moving away from each other. 30, so as to expand the display portion 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30. In this case, the electronic device 100 is in the expansion mode (eg, the states shown in FIGS. 7 and 8).

It can be understood that, when the second part 13 and the first part 11 move away from each other, there is a limit position, that is, the limit position where the two are far away from the third part 15. When they are in the limit position, the display area of the electronic device 100 is the largest. , that is, the display portion 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is the largest (see FIG. 3 ). When the first part 11 , the second part 13 and the third part 15 are close to and completely fit together, the display area of the electronic device 100 is the smallest, that is, the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is smallest (see FIG. 1 ).

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the "display portion 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30" can also be understood as the portion exposed from the housing 10, that is, the portion framed by the dotted line in FIGS. 6 and 8 .

Specifically, referring to FIGS. 6 and 8 , in this embodiment, the flexible display screen assembly 30 includes a flexible display screen 31 and a flexible support 33 , and the flexible display screen 31 and the flexible support 33 are stacked and fixedly connected.

The flexible display screen 31 includes a first area 311 and a second area 313 and a third area 315 connected to both ends of the first area 311. The first area 311 is located above the first top plate 111 and the second top plate 131, and has the same size as the first area. The areas of the top plate 111 and the second top plate 131 are substantially the same. The second area 313 is located at least partially within the first receiving space 110 of the first part 11 and is connected to the flexible support 33 .

The third area 315 is located at least partially within the second receiving space 130 of the second part 13 and is connected to the flexible support 33 . In this embodiment, extending the display portion 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 can be understood as pulling out the second area 313 located in the first storage space 110 or the third area 315 located in the second storage space 130 or pulling out Both are pulled out at the same time to be exposed from above the casing 10 , thereby expanding the display portion 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 for display, that is, expanding the display area of the electronic device 100 .

The flexible support 33 is disposed at the bottom of the flexible display screen 31 and covers the lower surface of the flexible display screen 31 . The flexible support 33 may be fixedly connected to the flexible display screen 31 by optical adhesive (Optically Clear Adhesive, OCA). In the examples shown in FIGS. 6 and 8 , the flexible support member 33 includes a first support portion 332, a second support portion 333 and a third support portion 334, and the second support portion 333 and the third support portion 334 are respectively connected to the first support portion 332 and the third support portion 334. At both ends of a support portion 332 , the first support portion 332 corresponds to the flexible display screen 31 , the second support portion 333 is wound on the first reel 21 , and the third support portion 334 is wound on the second reel 23 , that is to say, both ends of the flexible support member 34 extend beyond the flexible display screen 31 , and the exceeding parts are connected with the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 respectively.

Please refer to FIG. 6 , when the electronic device 100 is in the narrow screen mode, the two ends of the flexible support 33 are respectively connected to the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 and are respectively wound on the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 The flexible display screen 31 is roughly in the shape of a racetrack, and electrical components such as the main board 101 , sub-boards, sensors, and batteries of the electronic device 100 can be accommodated in the space enclosed by the flexible display screen assembly 30 . In this way, the arrangement of the flexible display screen assembly 30 will not affect the placement of electrical components such as the motherboard 101 and batteries, effectively improving space utilization, and facilitating the stacking and placement of electrical components such as the motherboard 101 and batteries.

In addition, when the electronic device 100 is in the narrow screen mode, only the second support portion 333 and the third support portion 334 of the flexible support member 33 are wound by the first scroll 21 and the second scroll 23 , and the flexible display screen 31 does not It is directly wound by the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 , so that the service life of the flexible display screen 31 is improved. Of course, it can be understood that in other embodiments, the flexible display screen 31 can also be connected to the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 respectively after completely corresponding to the flexible support 33 , that is, the flexible support 33 and the flexible display screen Corresponding to 31 , the flexible support 33 and the flexible display screen 31 are jointly wound on the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 .

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 8 , in this embodiment, when the first part 11 moves away from the third part 15 , the flexible support 33 abuts the first part 11 to keep the flexible display screen 31 flat. When the second part 13 moves away from the third part 15 , the flexible support 33 abuts against the second part 13 to keep the flexible display screen 31 flat.

In this way, the flexible support 33 can play a role of increasing the strength of the flexible display screen 31, can ensure that the flexible display screen 31 can be flat and stable during movement, and can also prevent the flexible display screen 31 from being under the action of a large force damage occurs.

Specifically, in this embodiment, when the first part 11 and the third part 15 are separated from each other, a part of the flexible support 33 is attached to the first top plate 111 of the first part 11 to fill the flexible display screen 31 and the first top plate 111 and the gap between the flexible display screen 31 . When the second part 13 and the third part 15 are separated from each other, a part of the flexible support 33 is attached to the second part 13 and the second top plate 131 to fill the gap between the flexible display screen 31 and the second top plate 131 .

In addition, please continue to refer to FIG. 5 , FIG. 6 and FIG. 8 , the bottom of the flexible support member 33 is formed with a first tooth portion 331 . Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the first support portion 332 and the second support portion 333 and the third support portion 334 are each formed with a first tooth portion 331, the first tooth portion 331 is used to engage with the limiting member 40 so that the flexible display screen assembly 30 can be supported on the limiting member 40 and the flexible display screen assembly 30 can be maintained. Smooth movement. It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the first support portion 332 may not have the first tooth portion 331 , and the second support portion 333 and the third support portion 334 are provided with the first tooth portion 331 .

Please refer to FIGS. 6 and 8 again, the limiting member 40 includes a first limiting member 41 and a second limiting member 43 . The first limiting member 41 is rotatably disposed on the first portion 11 and located in the first storage space 110 . A limiting member 41 is cylindrical, and a second tooth portion 411 is formed on the circumference of the first limiting member 41 .

The second limiting member 43 is rotatably disposed in the second portion 13 and is located in the second storage space 130 and is symmetrical with the first limiting member 41 . The second limiting member 43 is also cylindrical, and the circumference of the second limiting member 43 is cylindrical. A third tooth portion 431 is formed thereon.

Both the second tooth portion 411 and the third tooth portion 431 are used to engage with the first tooth portion 331 on the flexible support member 33 to support the flexible display screen assembly 30 and guide the expansion of the flexible display screen assembly 30 .

In this embodiment, the middle portion of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is wound around the limiting member 40, that is, the middle portion of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is wound around the first limiting member 41 and the second limiting member 40. On the member 43 , the first limiting member 41 and the second limiting member 43 are used to limit the shape of the flexible display screen assembly 30 . It can be understood that the middle part of the flexible display screen assembly 30 can be understood as the part located between the two ends of the flexible display screen assembly 30 .

In this way, the first limiting member 41 and the second limiting member 43 can limit the shape of the flexible display assembly 30, so that the display portion 301 of the flexible display assembly 30 can be in a flat state, that is, the flexible display assembly 30 can be kept in a flat state. The state of the runway type. In addition, the engagement of the first limiting member 41 and the second limiting member 43 with the flexible support member 33 can not only support the flexible display screen assembly 30 , but also release the flexible display screen assembly 30 on the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 It is guided at times to keep the flexible display screen assembly 30 able to unfold smoothly.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the first limiting member 41 is a guide gear, the first limiting member 41 is disposed at a position corresponding to the first opening 1111 , and one end of the flexible support member 33 is wound around the second limiting member 43 , the first tooth portion 331 and the second tooth portion 411 on the flexible support 33 are engaged. The second limiting member 43 can also be two guide gears. The second limiting member 43 is disposed at the position corresponding to the second opening 1311 , and the other end of the flexible support member 33 is wound around the second limiting member 43 . The first tooth portion 331 and the third tooth portion 431 on the member 33 are engaged. That is to say, one end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 passes through the first opening 1111 and bypasses the first limiting member 41 and is connected to the first reel 21 , and the other end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 passes through the second opening 1311 and is connected to the first reel 21 . After bypassing the second limiting member 43 , it is connected to the second reel 23 . When the first part 11 and the second part 13 move away from each other, the first stopper 41 and the second stopper 43 are gradually rotated under the driving of the flexible support 33 , and the first reel 21 and the second reel 23 gradually release the flexible support Therefore, more parts of the flexible display screen 31 are exposed from the housing 10 to achieve the purpose of expanding the display part 301 . In addition, please refer to FIG. 6 , in this embodiment, the structures of the first limiting member 41 and the second limiting member 43 are basically the same.

It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the first limiting member 41 and the second limiting member 43 may not be formed with teeth, but the first limiting member 41 includes a first rotating shaft, and the second limiting member 43 includes a second rotating shaft, the flexible supporting member 33 may not form the first tooth portion 331, the first limiting member 41 and the flexible supporting member 33 are directly rolling and frictionally connected, and the middle part of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is wound around the first rotating shaft and On the second rotating shaft, when the first part 11 moves away from the third part 15, the flexible display screen assembly 30 drives the first rotating shaft to rotate through the frictional resistance between the flexible display screen assembly 30 and the first rotating shaft. When the three parts 15 move away from each other, the flexible display screen assembly 30 drives the second rotating shaft to rotate through the frictional resistance between the flexible display screen assembly 30 and the second rotating shaft. The display screen 32 is supported and guided.

Referring to FIGS. 6 and 8 , in this embodiment, the camera 60 is disposed in the accommodating space 150 of the third part 15 , and the cover 50 is disposed on the bottom of the third part 15 to close the accommodating space 150 . That is to say, in this embodiment, when the second part 13 moves relative to the first part 11 , the camera 60 will not follow the movement, and when the electronic device 100 is in the extended mode, the camera 60 is located in the middle of the entire flexible display screen 31 . Location.

The cover body 50 is detachably connected to the first part 11 , so that the cover body 50 can be easily removed to repair and replace electrical components such as the main board 101 , batteries or sensors stacked in the accommodating space 150 .

In addition, the cover body 50 is provided with a light-transmitting portion 56 corresponding to the camera 60 , and the camera 60 casing passes through the light-transmitting portion 56 to take pictures. In this way, the camera 60 can be protected without affecting the shooting effect of the camera 60 , thereby preventing the camera 60 from being directly exposed outside the casing 10 and accidentally scratching the camera. In this case, the camera 60 may be a rear camera of the mobile phone, and the rear camera may capture images through the light-transmitting part 56 on the cover body 50 . It can be understood that, in some embodiments, the camera 60 may also be the front camera of the mobile phone. In this case, the camera 60 may be formed by opening a hole in the flexible display assembly 30 or opening a hole in the casing 10 . A pop-up or slide-out mechanism can also be used. When the front camera needs to be used, the camera 60 can be popped or slid out from the housing 10 through the pop-up mechanism or the slide-out mechanism, which can improve the electronic The screen ratio of the device 100 .

Referring to FIGS. 2 , 4 and 6 , in such an embodiment, the cover body 50 includes a first connecting portion 51 , a second connecting portion 53 and a third connecting portion 55 , and the first connecting portion 51 is fixed to the first portion 11 . Connect or detachably connect and close the first storage space 110 , the second connecting portion 53 is fixedly or detachably connected to the second portion 13 and closes the second storage space 130 , and the third connecting portion 55 is fixedly connected or detachable to the third portion 15 . Disconnect the connection and close the accommodating space 150 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , when the electronic device 100 is in the narrow screen mode, that is, when the first part 11 and the second part 13 move toward each other to the extreme position and are fully matched with the third part 15 , the first connecting part 51 , the second connecting part 53 and the The third connecting portions 55 are joined together to form the cover body 50 of the electronic device 100 . Specifically, referring to FIGS. 2 , 4 and 6 , in such an embodiment, the first connecting portion 51 and the second connecting portion 53 are symmetrical with respect to the third connecting portion 55 , and the first connecting portion 51 and the second connecting portion 51 are symmetrical with respect to the third connecting portion 55 . Concave arcs are formed on both sides of the third connecting portion 53, and concave arcs matching the convex arcs are formed on both sides of the third connecting portion 55. When the electronic device 100 is in the narrow screen mode, the concave arcs and the convex arcs are spliced together to realize the first connection. part 51 and the third connecting part 55 and the splicing of the second connecting part 53 and the third connecting part 55 . It can be understood that the first connecting part 51 , the second connecting part 53 and the third plate can also be made into other shapes, for example, all three are in a rectangular shape, and the three can be directly spliced to form the cover body 50 . Regularly arranged protrusions are formed on the symmetrical sides of the three connecting portions 55 , and grooves corresponding to the protrusions are formed on the first connecting portion 51 and the second connecting portion 53 . The shape of the casing 10 is enriched to improve the aesthetics.

Further, in such an embodiment, the first connecting portion 51 , the second connecting portion 53 and the third connecting portion 55 can be designed with various color effects, which can enrich the appearance of the electronic device 100 .

In this embodiment, the drive mechanism includes a first drive assembly 70 and a second drive assembly 80 , the first drive assembly 70 is disposed in the first storage space 110 , and the second drive assembly 80 is disposed in the second storage space 130 . The first driving assembly 70 can be connected with the first top plate 111 and the first reel 21 and used to drive the first part 11 to move away from the third part 15, and also can drive the first reel 21 to rotate to release the flexible display screen assembly 30 at one end.

The second driving assembly 80 can be connected with the second top plate 131 and the second reel 23 and used to drive the second part 13 to move away from the third part 15, and can also drive the second reel 23 to rotate to release the flexible display screen the other end of the assembly 30 .

Specifically, referring to FIGS. 6 and 8 , the first drive assembly 70 may include a motor (not shown), a first transmission structure 72 and a second transmission structure 74 , and the motor may be fixedly disposed in the first receiving portion of the first part 11 . in space 110.

The first transmission structure 72 includes a first transmission gear 722 and a rack portion 724 . The first transmission gear 722 is connected with the motor, the rack portion 724 is fixedly connected with the first top plate 111 of the first part 11 , and the rack portion 724 is engaged with the first transmission gear 722 . Specifically, in this embodiment, the rack portion 724 is integrally formed with the first top plate 111 , that is, the rack portion 724 can be directly integrally formed on the lower surface of the first top plate 111 . It can be understood that, in other embodiments, the rack portion 724 may also be formed separately from the first top plate 111 , and then the two are fixedly connected together by welding or the like, which is not specifically limited herein.

Referring again to FIGS. 6 and 8 , the second transmission structure 74 connects the reel 20 and the first transmission gear 722 . The second transmission structure 74 includes a second transmission gear 742 and a third transmission gear 744, the second transmission gear 742 is fixed on the reel 20 and is arranged concentrically with the reel 20, the third transmission gear 744 is rotatably arranged on the first part 12, and the first The third transmission gear 744 is connected to the second transmission gear 742 and the first transmission gear 722, that is, the third transmission gear 744 meshes with the second transmission gear 742 and the first transmission gear 722 respectively, and the first transmission gear 722 and the second transmission gear 742 are located in Opposite sides of the third transmission gear 744 .

In this embodiment, the motor can be used to drive the first part 11 to move relative to the third part 15 through the first transmission structure 72 . Meanwhile, the motor can also be used to drive the first reel 21 to rotate through the second transmission structure 74 to release the flexible display screen assembly 30 while driving the first part 11 to move away from the third part 15 .

Specifically, when the display area of the electronic device 100 needs to be expanded, that is, the display portion 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 needs to be expanded, the motor can drive the first transmission gear 722 to rotate, and the first transmission gear 722 is driven by the rack portion 724 The first part 11 moves away from the third part 15. At this time, the first reel 21 also follows the first part 11 to move relative to the third part 15. At the same time, the first transmission gear 722 can also drive the third transmission gear 744 at the same time. Rotating, the third transmission gear 744 drives the second transmission gear 742 to rotate, which in turn drives the first reel 21 to rotate, so that the reel 20 can release the flexible display screen assembly 30 synchronously, thereby achieving the purpose of expanding the display portion 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 .

It can be understood that in this embodiment, the specific structure of the second driving assembly 80 is the same as the specific structure of the first driving assembly 70 , and the specific connection manner of the second driving assembly 80 and the second part 13 is also the same as that of the first driving assembly. 70 and the specific connection manner of the first part 11 are basically the same, and in order to avoid redundancy, no detailed description is given here.

In addition, when the display portion 301 of the flexible display plane needs to be reduced, it is only necessary to reverse the motor of the first driving assembly 70 to drive the first portion 11 to move in the opposite direction relative to the third portion 15. In this case, the first A reel 21 is also reversed by the driving mechanism to gradually roll up one end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 (eg, move from the state shown in FIG. 8 to the state shown in FIG. 6 ).

It can be understood that, in this embodiment, in a unit time, the movement stroke of the first part 11 is equal to the length of the flexible display screen assembly 30 released by the rotation of the first reel 21 . That is to say, the distance the first part 11 moves, the length of the first reel 21 is rotated to release the length, so that the flexible display assembly 30 can move smoothly without wrinkles.

Similarly, when the display area of the electronic device 100 needs to be expanded, the second portion 13 can also be driven to be separated from the third portion 15 and the first portion 11 by the second drive assembly 80 disposed in the second storage space 130 . At the same time, the second driving assembly 80 also drives the second reel 23 to rotate, so that the second reel 23 can gradually release the flexible display assembly 30 , thereby achieving the purpose of expanding the display portion 301 of the flexible display assembly 30 .

It can be understood that, in this embodiment, when the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 needs to be expanded, one of the first drive assembly 70 and the second drive assembly 80 can be used to drive the first part 11 or the second part 13 moves away from the third part 15 , so as to achieve the purpose of expanding the flexible display screen assembly 30 . Of course, the same purpose can also be achieved by simultaneously driving the first part 11 and the second part 13 to move away from the third part 15 through the first drive assembly 70 and the second drive assembly 80 respectively. Preferably, in this embodiment, the expansion of the display portion 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is mainly realized by two driving mechanisms synchronously driving the first portion 11 and the second portion 13 to move relative to the third portion 15 . (For example, moving from the state shown in FIG. 6 to the state shown in FIG. 8 )

In the following, the working principle of the electronic device 100 of this embodiment will be introduced by using two driving mechanisms to simultaneously drive the first part 11 and the second part 13 to move.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 8 , as described above, the electronic device 100 can switch between the narrow screen mode and the extended mode. In the states shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , the electronic device 100 is in the narrow screen mode, and in the states shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 , the electronic device 100 is in the expansion mode. When in the narrow screen mode, the first part 11 , the second part 13 and the third part 15 cooperate with each other to form the casing 10 , one end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is rolled up on the first reel 21 , and the other end is rolled up on the first reel 21 . On the second scroll 23, at this time, only a small part of the flexible display assembly 30 is exposed from the casing 10, and the display part 301 is narrow, which is convenient for the user to carry.

When the user needs a larger display part 301, the first part 11 and the second part 13 are driven to move away from the third part 15 by the first driving assembly 70 and the second driving assembly 80, respectively. The direction of movement of the portion 13 is reversed. At this time, the first drive assembly 70 and the second drive assembly 80 will also drive the first reel 21 and the second rotating shaft 23 to rotate to release the flexible display screen assembly 30 . In this way, the flexible display screen 31 is hidden in the first storage space 110 . The second area 313 inside will be gradually pulled out. Likewise, the third area 315 of the flexible display screen 31 hidden in the second storage space 130 will be gradually pulled out. In this way, the part of the flexible display assembly 30 exposed from the casing 10 has a large area, so as to achieve the purpose of expanding the display part 301 of the flexible display assembly 30. At this time, the area of the display part 301 is large, which is convenient for users to operate and Improve user experience.

When it is necessary to switch from the extended mode to the narrow screen mode, it is only necessary to reverse the motor to drive the first part 11 and the second part 13 to move toward each other relative to the third part 15. At this time, the reel 20 is also reversed accordingly. The flexible display screen assembly 30 is rolled up synchronously, and when it moves to the extreme position of the relative movement between the first part 11 , the second part 13 and the third part 15 , that is, when the three are completely matched together, the motor stops running and the electronic device 100 returns to the narrow screen state.

In addition, in some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may further include an acceleration sensor (not shown), and the acceleration sensor is used to detect the motion state of the electronic device 100 .

Specifically, an acceleration sensor may be provided on the main board 101 , and the acceleration sensor is used to detect the acceleration of the electronic device 100 in a unit time or a preset time so as to detect the acceleration of the electronic device 100 . The main board 101 can determine the motion state of the electronic device 100 according to the detection data of the acceleration sensor. For example, when the detection value of the acceleration sensor exceeds a preset threshold, it is determined that the electronic device 100 is in a falling state. A drive assembly 70 and a second drive assembly 80 drive the first part 11 and the second part 13 to move relatively quickly relative to the third part so as to quickly retract the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 and reduce the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30. Protect.

To sum up the above, the electronic device 100 according to the embodiment of the present application includes a housing 10 , a scroll 20 and a flexible display screen assembly 30 . The housing 10 includes a first part 11 , a second part 13 and a third part 15 . The first part 11 and the second part 13 are both connected to the third part 15 and can move away from the third part 15 . The reel 20 includes a first reel 21 and a second reel 23 . The first reel 21 is rotatably arranged on the first part 11 , and the second reel 23 is rotatably arranged on the second part 13 . One end of the flexible display screen assembly 30 is wound on the first reel 21 , and the other end is wound on the second reel 23 . Wherein, when the first part 11 moves away from the third part 15, the first scroll 21 can be rotated to release the flexible display screen assembly 30, thereby expanding the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30. When the three parts 15 move away from each other, the second scroll 23 can be rotated to release the flexible display screen assembly 30 , thereby expanding the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 .

It can be understood that, in this embodiment, in order to realize the expansion of the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30, the following conditions may be included: 1) The first part 11 moves away from the third part 15, and the second part 13 moves relative to the third part 15. The three parts 15 are stationary, the first reel 21 rotates to release the flexible display screen assembly 30. 2) The second part 13 moves away from the third part 15, the first part 11 is stationary relative to the third part 15, and the second reel 23 rotates to Release the flexible display screen assembly 30 . 3) Both the first part 11 and the second part 13 move away from the third part 15 , and both the first scroll shaft 21 and the second scroll shaft 23 rotate to release the flexible display screen assembly 30 .

To sum up, in the electronic device 100 of the embodiment of the present application, when the first part 11 of the housing 10 moves away from the third part 15, the first scroll 21 can be rotated to release the flexible display screen assembly 30, thereby expanding the flexible display The display portion 301 of the screen assembly 30. When the second part 13 moves away from the third part 15 , the second scroll 23 can be rotated to release the flexible display screen assembly 30 , thereby expanding the display part 301 of the flexible display screen assembly 30 . In this way, the size of the screen display area of the electronic device 100 can be freely adjusted, and the display portion 301 of the flexible display assembly 30 can be expanded when a large screen is required to improve the user's operating experience, and at the same time, when a large screen is not required , the display part can not be expanded, so that the size of the whole machine is small and easy to carry. At the same time, two reels are provided to rewind and release the two ends of the flexible display screen assembly 30 respectively, so that the force on both ends of the flexible display screen assembly 30 during the rotation of the reels is smaller, and the unfolding process is more stable.

In the description of this specification, reference is made to the terms "some embodiments," "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples." Described means that a particular feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with the described embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it should be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limitations to the present application. Variations, modifications, substitutions, and alterations are made to the embodiments, and the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

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1. an electronic device, is characterized in that, comprises: The housing includes a first part, a second part and a third part, the first part and the second part are both connected with the third part, and the first part and the second part can be opposite to the first part The three parts do the separation movement; The third part is formed with an accommodating space, the bottom of the accommodating space is open, and the accommodating space is used for stacking and placing other electrical components of the electronic device; a camera, which is arranged in the accommodating space; a cover body, the cover body detachably covers the bottom of the accommodating space; a reel, comprising a first reel and a second reel, the first reel is rotatably arranged on the first part, and the second reel is rotatably arranged on the second part; a limiter, including a first limiter and a second limiter, the first limiter is arranged on the first part, and the second limiter is arranged on the second part; and A flexible display screen assembly, one end of the flexible display screen assembly is set on the first reel, the other end is set on the second reel, the first limiting member and the second limiting member are located at the on the same side of the flexible display screen assembly, and the flexible display screen assembly is wound around the first limiting member and the second limiting member, the first limiting member and the second limiting member The components are used to limit the shape of the flexible display screen assembly; Wherein, when the first part moves away from the third part, the first scroll can be rotated to release the flexible display screen assembly, thereby expanding the display part of the flexible display screen assembly; When the second portion moves away from the third portion, the second scroll can be rotated to release the flexible display screen assembly, thereby expanding the display portion of the flexible display screen assembly. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first part includes a first sliding part and a first top plate, the first sliding part is connected to two symmetrical sides in the longitudinal direction of the first top plate, and the first sliding part is used to cooperate with the third part to Realize the sliding connection of the first part and the third part; The second part includes a second sliding part and a second top plate, the second sliding part is connected to the longitudinal symmetrical sides of the second top plate, and the second sliding part is used to cooperate with the third part In order to realize the sliding connection of the second part and the third part. 3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The third part is provided with a sliding groove, and the sliding groove is used to cooperate with the first sliding part and the second sliding part, so that both the first part and the second part can be relative to the first sliding part and the second sliding part. three-part sliding; The third portion includes a third top panel that is located below and substantially abuts the first and second top panels. 4 . The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the first portion is formed with a first storage space and a first opening communicating with the first storage space, and the first opening is located on the first portion of the first portion. 5 . On the side away from the second part, the first limiting member is disposed in the first storage space and exposed from the first opening; The second part is formed with a second storage space and a second opening communicating with the second storage space, the second opening is located on two sides of the second part away from the second part, the second The limiting member is disposed in the second storage space and exposed from the second opening, and the flexible display screen assembly passes through the first opening and the second opening. 5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein, The flexible display screen assembly includes a flexible display screen and a flexible support member that is stacked and fixedly connected to the flexible display screen, one end of the flexible support member is connected to the first reel, and the other end is connected to the second reel, the first tooth portion is located on the flexible support; The flexible display screen includes a first area and a second area and a third area connected at both ends of the first area, the first area is located above the first top plate and the second top plate, the second an area located at least partially within the first receiving space of the first portion and connected to the flexible support; The third area is located at least partially within the second receiving space of the second portion and is connected to the flexible support. 6 . The electronic device according to claim 5 , wherein the flexible support is disposed at the bottom of the flexible display screen and covers the lower surface of the flexible display screen. 7 . The flexible support member is fixedly connected with the flexible display screen through optical glue. 7 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible display screen assembly comprises a first tooth portion, the first limiting member is formed with a second tooth portion, and the second tooth portion is connected to the second tooth portion. 8 . The first tooth portion is engaged, and the second limiting member is formed with a third tooth portion, and the third tooth portion is also engaged with the first tooth portion. 8 . The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the electronic device comprises a first drive assembly and a second drive assembly, the first drive assembly is connected to the first part, and the second drive assembly connected with said second part; The first drive assembly is used to drive the first part to move away from the third part, and the second drive assembly is used to drive the second part to move away from the third part , so as to expand the display part of the flexible display screen; The first drive assembly includes a first motor, a first transmission structure and a second transmission structure; The first transmission structure includes a first transmission gear and a first rack portion, the second transmission structure includes a second transmission gear and a third transmission gear, the first transmission gear is connected to the motor, and the first transmission gear is connected to the motor. A rack portion is fixedly connected to the first top plate of the first part, and the first rack portion is engaged with the first transmission gear; the first transmission gear simultaneously drives the third transmission gear to rotate, the The third transmission gear drives the second transmission gear to rotate, and then drives the first reel to rotate, so that the reel can be synchronized to release the flexible display screen assembly; When the first part and the third part are separated from each other, a part of the flexible support member is attached to the first top plate of the first part to fill the space between the flexible display screen and the first top plate Clearance; The second drive assembly includes a second motor, a third transmission structure and a fourth transmission structure; The third transmission structure includes a fourth transmission gear and a second rack portion, the fourth transmission structure includes a fifth transmission gear and a sixth transmission gear, and the fourth transmission gear is connected with the second motor, so The second rack portion is fixedly connected with the second top plate of the second part, and the second rack portion is engaged with the fourth transmission gear; the fourth transmission gear simultaneously drives the sixth transmission gear to rotate , the sixth transmission gear drives the fifth transmission gear to rotate, and then drives the second reel to rotate, so that the reel can be synchronized to release the flexible display screen assembly; When the second part and the third part are separated from each other, a part of the flexible support member is attached to the second top plate of the second part to fill the flexible display screen and the second top plate gap between. 9 . The electronic device according to claim 8 , wherein the first rack portion is formed on a lower surface of the first top plate, and the second rack portion is formed under the second top plate. 10 . surface. 10 . The electronic device according to claim 8 , wherein the second transmission structure is connected to the reel and the first transmission gear, and the second transmission gear is fixed on the reel and is connected to the reel. 11 . The reel is arranged concentrically, the third transmission gear is rotatably arranged on the first part, the third transmission gear meshes with the second transmission gear and the first transmission gear respectively, the first transmission gear and the The second transmission gear is located on opposite sides of the third transmission gear.

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