CN114518783B - Electronic device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first module, a second module, a pivot member, a first rotating member, a second rotating member and a wire. The aforementioned pivot member is pivotally connected to the aforementioned first module and the aforementioned second module. The first and second rotating members are connected to the pivotal member and can rotate around a first axis and a second axis respectively relative to the pivotal member. The wires pass through the first rotating member and the second rotating member to electrically connect the first module and the second module.

Description

electronic device

technical field

The invention relates to an electronic device, in particular to a foldable electronic device.

Background technique

Generally speaking, most of the traditional mobile phones or tablet computers only have a single display screen. If the area of the display screen of the mobile phone or tablet computer can be increased, it will be more convenient for users to read or browse the web. It will inevitably increase the volume of the device and cause inconvenience in carrying or storage.

In view of this, how to design an electronic device that can have multiple screens and can be conveniently stored has become an important issue.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an electronic device to solve at least one of the above problems.

In view of the aforementioned known problems, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, including a first module, a second module, a pivot member, a first rotating member, a second rotating member and a wire. The aforementioned pivot member is pivotally connected to the aforementioned first module and the aforementioned second module. The first rotating member is movably connected to the pivoting member, and can rotate around a first axis relative to the pivoting member. The second rotating member is movably connected to the pivoting member and can rotate around a second axis relative to the pivoting member, wherein the second axis is parallel to the first axis. The wires pass through the first rotating member and the second rotating member to electrically connect the first module and the second module.

In one embodiment, the first rotating member has two arc-shaped first side walls and two first grooves, the first grooves are located between the first side walls, and the wires pass through Go through the aforementioned first grooves.

In one embodiment, the second rotating member has two arc-shaped second side walls and two second grooves, the second grooves are located between the second side walls, and the wires pass through Pass the aforementioned first grooves and the aforementioned second grooves.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a third rotating member, the third rotating member is connected to the first rotating member, and can rotate around the first axis relative to the pivoting member, wherein the wires are limited to the Between the first rotating member and the aforementioned third rotating member.

In one embodiment, the first rotating member forms a circular groove, and the third rotating member can slide in the groove.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned electronic device further includes a locking member, the aforementioned first module has a housing and a side frame connected to each other, and the aforementioned third rotating member forms a concave hole, wherein the aforementioned locking member passes through the aforementioned side frame frame and extend into the aforementioned concave hole.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned electronic device further includes a fourth rotating member, the aforementioned fourth rotating member is connected to the aforementioned second rotating member, and can rotate around the aforementioned second axis relative to the aforementioned pivoting member, wherein the aforementioned wire is limited to the aforementioned Between the second rotating member and the aforementioned fourth rotating member.

In one embodiment, the second rotating member forms a circular groove, and the fourth rotating member can slide in the groove.

In one embodiment, the aforementioned electronic device further includes a locking member, the aforementioned second module has a housing and a side frame connected to each other, and the aforementioned fourth rotating member forms a concave hole, wherein the aforementioned locking member passes through the aforementioned side frame frame and extend into the aforementioned concave hole.

In one embodiment, the pivoting member is formed with two shaft holes, and the first rotating member and the second rotating member are respectively formed with a first protrusion and a second protrusion, wherein the first protrusion The protruding portion and the aforementioned second protruding portion are respectively pivotally arranged in the aforementioned shaft holes.

In one embodiment, the electronic device further includes a first fixing part, a second fixing part and a plurality of gears, the first fixing part and the second fixing part are respectively fixed on the first module and the second module , and the aforementioned gears are connected to the aforementioned pivotal element, the aforementioned first fixing element and the aforementioned second fixing element.

Description of drawings

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of part A in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pivot mechanism shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 .

Fig. 4 is a schematic view showing that the second module is rotated 90 degrees forward relative to the first module from the state shown in Fig. 1 .

FIG. 5 shows a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism in FIG. 4 .

6 and 7 show exploded views of the driving mechanism in FIG. 5 at different viewing angles.

FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show exploded views of the first, second, third and fourth rotating elements and wires in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 at different viewing angles.

Fig. 10 is a schematic view showing that the second module is rotated 180 degrees forward relative to the first module from the state shown in Fig. 1 .

FIG. 11 shows a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism in FIG. 10 .

Fig. 12 is a schematic view showing that the second module is rotated 90 degrees backward relative to the first module from the state shown in Fig. 1 .

Fig. 13 is a schematic view showing the second module rotated 180 degrees backward from the state shown in Fig. 1 relative to the first module.

The reference signs are as follows:

100: Electronic device

10: The first module

11: Housing

12: side frame

20: Second module

21: shell

22: side frame

30: Pivot mechanism

301: Pivot piece

31: The first fixing piece

32: The second fixing piece

A1: first axis

A2: Second axis

D1: display screen

D2: display screen

H: shaft hole

N1: the first groove

N2: second groove

N3: the third groove

N4: fourth groove

P1: first side wall

P2: Second side wall

P3: third side wall

P4: Fourth side wall

R: storage space

R1: first rotating member

R11: first protrusion

R2: second rotating member

R21: second protrusion

R3: The third rotating member

R30: concave hole

R4: The fourth rotating member

R40: concave hole

S: lock

V1: Groove

V2: Groove

W: wire

Detailed ways

The electronic device of the embodiment of the present invention is described below. It should be readily appreciated, however, that the embodiments of the invention provide many suitable inventive concepts that can be implemented in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments disclosed are merely illustrative of specific ways to use the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It is understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the background or context of the related art and the present disclosure, rather than in an idealized or overly formal manner Interpretation, unless specifically defined herein.

The foregoing and other technical contents, features and effects of the present invention will be clearly presented in the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as: up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only directions referring to the attached drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used in the embodiments are used to illustrate but not to limit the present invention.

First, please refer to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 together, wherein FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of part A in FIG. 1 .

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the electronic device 100 of this embodiment is, for example, a foldable mobile phone, tablet computer or notebook computer, which mainly includes a first module 10, a second module 20 and two pivot joints. Mechanism 30, wherein a plurality of pivoting mechanisms 30 are arranged between the aforementioned first and second modules 10, 20 to pivotally connect the first module 10 and the second module 20; in this way, the second module 20 can be relatively When the first module 10 rotates, it presents different attitude angles.

In this embodiment, the aforementioned first module 10 has a casing 11 and a side frame 12, wherein the side frame 12 is fixed around the outside of the casing 11, and a display screen D1 is provided in the center of the casing 11 for displaying a digital image. Similarly, the aforementioned second module 20 has a casing 21 and a side frame 22, wherein the side frame 22 is fixed around the outside of the casing 21, and a display screen D2 may also be provided in the center of the casing 21 for displaying a It should be understood that, in the electronic device 100 of this embodiment, display screens D1 and D2 are respectively provided on the first and second modules 10 and 20, but it is also possible to display screens D1 and D2 only on the first and second modules 10 One of 20 and 20 is provided with a display screen, which is not limited to what is disclosed in this embodiment.

In addition, it can be seen from FIG. 2 that an accommodating space R is formed between the first and second modules 10, 20 for accommodating the aforementioned pivot mechanism 30, wherein two locking pieces S pass through the first and second modules respectively. The side frames 12, 22 of the second modules 10, 20 are used to pivotally connect the aforementioned first and second modules 10, 20, and at the same time restrict the pivoting mechanism 30 in the aforementioned accommodating space R, so as to prevent the pivoting mechanism 30 from the aforementioned The accommodation space R falls off.

Please refer to FIG. 3 again, wherein FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the pivot mechanism 30 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 . As shown in FIG. 3 , the pivot mechanism 30 of this embodiment mainly includes a pivot member 301 , a first fixing member 31 and a second fixing member 32 , wherein the aforementioned first fixing member 31 is locked to the first module 10 Above, the second fixing member 32 is locked on the second module 20 , and the aforementioned pivoting member 301 is pivotally connected to the aforementioned first and second fixing members 31 , 32 .

It should be noted that the aforementioned pivot mechanism 30 also includes a first rotating member R1, a second rotating member R2, a third rotating member R3 and a fourth rotating member R4, wherein the first and second rotating members R1 , R2 are movably arranged on the pivoting member 301, and can rotate around a first axis A1 and a second axis A2 respectively relative to the pivoting member 301; in addition, the aforementioned third and fourth rotating members R3, R4 are respectively set On the first and second rotating parts R1 and R2 , they can respectively rotate around a first axis A1 and a second axis A2 relative to the pivoting part 301 , wherein the second axis A2 is parallel to the first axis A1 .

It should be understood that a flexible wire W extends through the hollow first, second, third, and fourth rotating members R1, R2, R3, and R4 to electrically connect the aforementioned first and second modules. 10, 20, so as to achieve the function of transmitting electronic signals.

Please continue to refer to Figure 3, it can be seen from Figure 3 that the end faces of the third rotating member R3 and the fourth rotating member R4 are respectively formed with recessed holes R30 and R40, wherein the aforementioned locking member S can pass through the first and second modules respectively 10, 20 side frames 12, 22 (as shown in Figure 2), and extend into the aforementioned concave holes R30, R40, so as to pivotally connect the aforementioned first and second modules 10, 20, and at the same time limit the pivoting mechanism 30 in Inside the accommodation space R shown in Fig. 2.

Next, please refer to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 together, wherein FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram when the second module 20 is rotated 90 degrees forward relative to the first module 10 from the state shown in FIG. 1 , and FIG. 5 shows the driving mechanism in FIG. 4 30 schematic.

As shown in Figures 4 and 5, when the second module 20 rotates 90 degrees forward relative to the first module 10 from the state shown in Figure 1, an angle of 90 degrees can be formed between the display screens D1 and D2, because The first and second rotating parts R1 and R2 in the driving mechanism 30 can rotate around the first axis A1 relative to the pivoting part 301 , and the third and fourth rotating parts R3 and R4 can also rotate around the first axis A1 relative to the pivoting part 301 The two shafts A2 rotate, so the wires W passing through the first, second, third, and fourth rotating members R1 , R2 , R3 , R4 can be moderately bent without mechanical interference with the driving mechanism 30 .

Please refer to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 together, wherein FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 show exploded views of the driving mechanism 30 in FIG. 5 at different viewing angles. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, in the driving mechanism 30 of this embodiment, the first and second fixing members 31, 32 can be coupled to each other through a plurality of gears G, so that they can be respectively relative to the pivoting member 301 Rotate symmetrically around the first axis A1 and the second axis A2.

It should be noted that two shaft holes H are formed on the aforementioned pivoting member 301, which can be used to pivotally connect the first and second rotating members R1 and R2 respectively; in addition, the first and second rotating members R1, R2 A circular groove V1, V2 is respectively formed on R2, wherein the third rotating member R3 is slidably disposed in the groove V1, and can rotate around the first rotating member R1 relative to the pivoting member 301 and the first rotating member R1. The axis A1 rotates; similarly, the fourth rotating member R4 is slidably disposed in the groove V2, and can rotate around the second axis A2 relative to the pivot member 301 and the second rotating member R2.

Then please refer to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 together, wherein FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 show that the first, second, third, and fourth rotating members R1, R2, R3, R4 and wires W in FIG. 6 and FIG. Perspective exploded view.

As shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9, the aforementioned first rotating member R1 is formed with two arc-shaped first sidewalls P1 and two first grooves N1, wherein a plurality of first grooves N1 are located in a plurality of first between side walls P1. Similarly, the aforementioned second rotating member R2 is formed with two arc-shaped second sidewalls P2 and two second grooves N2, wherein a plurality of second grooves N2 are located between the plurality of second sidewalls P2, And the wire W will extend through the first groove N1 and the second groove N2 after assembly.

On the other hand, it can also be seen from FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 that the aforementioned third rotating member R3 is movably connected to the first rotating member R1, and can rotate around the first axis A1 relative to the pivot member 301 and the first rotating member R1. . It should be understood that the aforementioned third rotating member R3 is formed with two arc-shaped third sidewalls P3 and two third grooves N3, wherein a plurality of third grooves N3 are located among the plurality of third sidewalls P3 After assembly, the wire W will pass through the first groove N1 and the third groove N3, and the wire W will be sandwiched between the first rotating member R1 and the third rotating member R3. Since the aforementioned third side wall P3 can slide in the groove V1 of the first rotating member R1 , the mechanical interference between the third rotating member R3 and the wire W can be reduced.

Similarly, the aforementioned fourth rotating member R4 is movably connected to the second rotating member R2, and can rotate around the second axis A2 relative to the pivot member 301 and the second rotating member R2. It should be understood that the aforementioned fourth rotating member R4 is formed with two arc-shaped fourth sidewalls P4 and two fourth grooves N4, wherein a plurality of fourth grooves N4 are located between the plurality of fourth sidewalls P4 After assembly, the wire W will pass through the second groove N2 and the fourth groove N4, and the wire W will be sandwiched between the second rotating member R2 and the fourth rotating member R4. Since the aforementioned fourth sidewall P4 can slide in the groove V2 of the second rotating member R2, the mechanical interference between the fourth rotating member R4 and the wire W can be reduced.

As shown in Figure 9, a first protruding portion R11 and a second protruding portion R21 are respectively formed on the end faces of the first rotating member R1 and the second rotating member R2, wherein the first protruding portion R11 and the second protruding portion R11 are The two protruding portions R21 are respectively pivotally disposed in the shaft holes H of the pivot member 301 during assembly.

Please refer to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 together, wherein FIG. 10 shows a schematic diagram of the second module 20 rotating 180 degrees forward relative to the first module 10 from the state shown in FIG. 1 , and FIG. 11 shows the driving mechanism in FIG. 10 30 schematic.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 , when the second module 20 rotates 180 degrees forward relative to the first module 10 from the state shown in FIG. 1 , the display screen D2 will face the display screen D1 and the electronic device 100 will present a closed state. At this time, since the first and second rotating parts R1 and R2 in the driving mechanism 30 can rotate around the first axis A1 relative to the pivoting part 301, and the third and fourth rotating parts R3 and R4 can rotate relative to the pivoting part 301 rotates around the second axis A2, so the wires W extending through the first, second, third, and fourth rotating members R1, R2, R3, and R4 can be moderately bent without mechanically interacting with the driving mechanism 30. put one's oar in.

Then please refer to Fig. 12 and Fig. 13 together, wherein Fig. 12 shows the schematic diagram when the second module 20 is rotated 90 degrees backward from the state shown in Fig. 1 relative to the first module 10, and Fig. 13 shows the second module 20 relative to A schematic diagram of the first module 10 when it is rotated 180 degrees backward from the state shown in FIG. 1 .

As shown in Figures 12 and 13, the electronic device 100 of this embodiment can also allow the second module 20 to rotate 90 degrees backward relative to the first module 10 from the state shown in Figure 1 (Figure 12); or, the second Module 20 can also be further rotated 180 degrees (FIG. 13) from the state shown in FIG. The opposite side of the electronic device 100 is convenient for the user to perform functions such as video calling, reading or briefing.

Although the embodiments of the present invention and their advantages have been disclosed above, it should be understood that those skilled in the art may make changes, substitutions and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the process, machine, manufacture, material composition, device, method and steps in the specific embodiments described in the description, and anyone skilled in the art can understand from the disclosure of the present invention Processes, machines, manufactures, compositions of matter, devices, methods and steps developed at present or in the future can be used in accordance with the present invention as long as they can perform substantially the same functions or obtain substantially the same results in the embodiments described herein.

Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention includes the above-mentioned process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, device, method and steps. In addition, each claim constitutes an individual embodiment, and the scope of the present invention also includes combinations of the individual claims and the embodiments.

Although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention The scope of protection shall prevail as defined by the appended claims.

Claims (6)

1. An electronic device, comprising: a first module; a second module; a pivot member pivotally connects the first module and the second module; a first rotating part, movably connected with the pivoting part, and can rotate around a first axis relative to the pivoting part; A second rotating member is movably connected to the pivot member and can rotate around a second axis relative to the pivot member, wherein the second axis is parallel to the first axis; and a wire passing through the first rotating member and the second rotating member for electrically connecting the first module and the second module; Wherein the electronic device further includes a third rotating member, the third rotating member is connected to the first rotating member, and can rotate around the first axis relative to the pivot member, wherein the wire is limited between the first rotating member and the first rotating member. Between the third rotating parts, the first rotating part forms a circular groove, and the third rotating part can slide in the groove, and the electronic device also includes a fourth rotating part, the fourth rotating part A piece is connected to the second rotating member, and can rotate around the second axis relative to the pivot member, wherein the wire is limited between the second rotating member and the fourth rotating member, and the second rotating member forms a circle shaped groove, and the fourth rotating member can slide in the groove, and the first module and the second module are respectively provided with display screens. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first rotating member has two arc-shaped first side walls and two first grooves, and a plurality of the first grooves are located in a plurality of the first grooves. between the first side walls, and the wire passes through a plurality of the first grooves. 3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the second rotating member has two arc-shaped second side walls and two second grooves, and a plurality of the second grooves are located in a plurality of the between the second side walls, and the wire passes through a plurality of the first grooves and a plurality of the second grooves. 4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises a locking member, the first module has a housing and a side frame connected to each other, and the third rotating member is formed with a concave hole, wherein The locking piece passes through the side frame and extends into the concave hole. 5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electronic device further comprises a locking member, the second module has a shell and a side frame connected to each other, and the fourth rotating member is formed with a concave hole, wherein The locking piece passes through the side frame and extends into the concave hole. 6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pivot member is formed with two shaft holes, and the first rotating member and the second rotating member are respectively formed with a first protrusion and a second protrusion part, wherein the first protruding part and the second protruding part are respectively pivotally arranged in the plurality of shaft holes.