CN111262970A - Foldable device and installation method - Google Patents
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to foldable equipment and an installation method, and belongs to the technical field of electronics. The foldable device comprises: the flexible display screen comprises a shell, a flexible display screen, a first elastic module and a second elastic module; the first elastic module comprises a first elastic structure and a first supporting shell, and the first elastic structure is connected with the first supporting shell; the outer surface of the first supporting shell is a smooth surface, and the first end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the first supporting shell; the first elastic structure is positioned between the first frame and the first supporting shell and stretches along with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen and the first frame; through setting up first elasticity module and second elasticity module, can adapt to the distance change between flexible display screen and the casing frame, take place deformation and when producing the displacement at flexible display screen, can also keep the stability of flexible display screen. And first support shell and second support shell can provide the holding power to flexible display screen, maintain the level and smooth of flexible display screen surface, prevent to appear upwarping.
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Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to the field of electronics, and more particularly, to a foldable device and a method of installation.
Background
With the rapid development of electronic technology and the rise of diversified devices, a foldable device is proposed at present. The foldable equipment can reduce the space occupied by the equipment when being in a folded state, can provide a larger screen using area for a user when being in an unfolded state, and improves the watching effect of the user.
The foldable equipment is provided with a foldable shell and a flexible display screen, the edges of the two ends of the shell are respectively provided with a frame, the positions of the flexible display screen are fixed through the frames at the two ends, the flexible display screen is attached to the shell, and the folding or unfolding effect can be achieved along with the movement of the shell.
In the related art, the display screen may be displaced during the folding or unfolding process, so that the distance between the display screen and the frame may be changed. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a foldable device that can accommodate this change in distance.
Disclosure of Invention
The present disclosure provides a foldable device and a method of installation, which can overcome the problems in the related art, the technical solution is as follows:
in a first aspect, there is provided a foldable device comprising: the flexible display screen comprises a shell, a flexible display screen, a first elastic module and a second elastic module;
the shell comprises a first frame and a second frame, the first elastic module comprises a first elastic structure and a first supporting shell, the first frame is connected with the first elastic structure, the first elastic structure is connected with the first supporting shell, the second elastic module comprises a second elastic structure and a second supporting shell, the second frame is connected with the second elastic structure, and the second elastic structure is connected with the second supporting shell;
the outer surface of the first supporting shell is a smooth surface, and the first end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the first supporting shell;
the first elastic structure is positioned between the first frame and the first supporting shell and stretches along with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen and the first frame;
the outer surface of the second supporting shell is a smooth surface, and the second end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the second supporting shell;
the second elastic structure is located between the second frame and the second supporting shell and stretches along with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen and the second frame.
In one possible implementation manner, the first frame is provided with a first groove, the first elastic structure is located inside the first groove, and the first support shell is located outside the first groove;
the distance between the first supporting shell and the first groove changes along with the expansion and contraction of the first elastic structure.
In another possible implementation manner, the first supporting shell is provided with a second groove, and the first elastic structure extends into the second groove and is connected with the top end of the second groove.
In another possible implementation, the first resilient structure includes a first central rod and a first resilient component disposed around the first central rod;
the first elastic module further comprises a first cover plate and a first baffle plate, the first frame is connected with the first cover plate, and two ends of the first center rod are respectively connected with the first supporting shell and the first cover plate;
the first baffle is erected on the first center rod and is positioned at one end, close to the first cover plate, of the first elastic part;
the flexible display screen is attached to the outer side of the bottom cover of the foldable device, the first baffle is connected with the bottom cover in a clamping mode, and the first elastic component is pushed and pulled along with the movement of the flexible display screen.
In another possible implementation manner, the second frame is provided with a third groove, the second elastic structure is located inside the third groove, and the second support shell is located outside the third groove;
the distance between the second supporting shell and the third groove changes along with the extension and contraction of the second elastic structure.
In another possible implementation manner, the second support shell is provided with a fourth groove, and the second elastic structure extends into the fourth groove and is connected with the top end of the fourth groove.
In another possible implementation manner, the second elastic module further includes a second cover plate, the second frame is connected to the second cover plate, and the second cover plate is connected to the second elastic structure.
In another possible implementation, the second resilient structure includes a second central rod and a second resilient component disposed around the second central rod;
the second elastic module further comprises a second cover plate and a second baffle plate, the second frame is connected with the second cover plate, and two ends of the second center rod are respectively connected with the second support shell and the second cover plate;
the second baffle plate is arranged on the second center rod and is positioned at one end, close to the second cover plate, of the second elastic part;
the flexible display screen is attached to the outer side of the bottom cover of the foldable device, the second baffle is connected with the bottom cover in a clamping mode, and the second elastic component is pushed and pulled along with the movement of the flexible display screen.
In another possible implementation, the first elastic structure includes a plurality of elastic components that are uniformly distributed, and the second elastic structure includes a plurality of elastic components that are uniformly distributed.
In another possible implementation manner, the first elastic structure and the second elastic structure are made of springs, elastic latex sheets or torsion springs.
In a second aspect, there is provided a method for installing a foldable device, which is applied to the foldable device in the first aspect, and the method includes:
installing the first elastic module on the outer side of the first frame;
installing the second elastic module on the outer side of the second frame;
and attaching the first end of the flexible display screen to the outer surface of the first supporting shell, and attaching the second end of the flexible display screen to the outer surface of the second supporting shell, so that the flexible display screen is attached to the shell.
In a possible implementation manner, the first frame is provided with a first groove, and the installing the first elastic module on the outer side of the first frame includes:
and extending the first elastic structure into the first groove, so that the first elastic structure is positioned in the first groove, and the first support shell is positioned outside the first groove.
In another possible implementation, the first resilient structure includes a first central rod and a first resilient component disposed around the first central rod; the first elastic module further comprises a first cover plate and a first baffle plate; the method further comprises the following steps:
connecting both ends of the first center rod with the first support shell and the first cover plate respectively;
erecting the first baffle on the first center rod and at one end of the first elastic part close to the first cover plate;
clamping and connecting a bottom cover of the foldable equipment with the first baffle;
and attaching the flexible display screen to the outer side of the bottom cover.
In another possible implementation manner, the second frame is provided with a third groove, and the installing the second elastic module on the outer side of the second frame includes:
and extending the second elastic structure into the third groove, so that the second elastic structure is positioned in the third groove, and the second support shell is positioned outside the third groove.
In another possible implementation, the second resilient structure includes a second central rod and a second resilient component disposed around the second central rod; the second elastic module also comprises a second cover plate and a second baffle plate; the method further comprises the following steps:
connecting both ends of the second center rod with the second support shell and the second cover plate, respectively;
the second baffle plate is arranged on the second center rod and is positioned at one end, close to the second cover plate, of the second elastic part;
the bottom cover of the foldable equipment is connected with the second baffle in a clamping manner;
and attaching the flexible display screen to the outer side of the bottom cover.
The beneficial effects brought by the technical scheme provided by the embodiment of the disclosure at least comprise:
according to the foldable equipment provided by the embodiment of the disclosure, by arranging the first elastic module and the second elastic module, the first elastic module comprises a first elastic structure and a first supporting shell, the first elastic structure is connected with the first supporting shell, the second elastic module comprises a second elastic structure and a second supporting shell, and the second elastic structure is connected with the second supporting shell; the outer surface of the first supporting shell is a smooth surface, and the first end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the first supporting shell; the first elastic structure is positioned between the first frame and the first supporting shell and stretches along with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen and the first frame; the outer surface of the second supporting shell is a smooth surface, and the second end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the second supporting shell; the second elastic structure is located between the second frame and the second supporting shell and stretches along with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen and the second frame. Through setting up first elasticity module and second elasticity module, can adapt to the distance change between flexible display screen and the casing frame, take place deformation and when producing the displacement at flexible display screen, can also keep the stability of flexible display screen.
And the outer surfaces of the first supporting shell and the second supporting shell are smooth surfaces, the first end and the second end of the flexible display screen are respectively attached to the outer surfaces of the first supporting shell and the second supporting shell, supporting force can be provided for the flexible display screen, the surface of the flexible display screen is kept smooth, and warping is prevented.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating the construction of a foldable device according to an exemplary embodiment;
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the construction of a foldable device according to an exemplary embodiment;
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a first bezel and a first spring module according to an exemplary embodiment;
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a first spring module according to an exemplary embodiment;
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating another first spring module according to an exemplary embodiment;
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating another configuration of a first spring module, according to an exemplary embodiment;
FIG. 7 is a flow chart illustrating a method of installation of a foldable device according to an exemplary embodiment;
FIG. 8 is a flow chart illustrating a method of installation of a foldable device according to an exemplary embodiment.
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The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure, and it is obvious that the described embodiments are some, but not all embodiments of the present disclosure. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments disclosed herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.
To make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present disclosure more apparent, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the accompanying drawings, like numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements unless otherwise indicated. The implementations described in the exemplary embodiments below are not intended to represent all implementations consistent with the present disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present disclosure, as detailed in the appended claims.
Fig. 1 and 2 are schematic structural diagrams illustrating a foldable device according to an exemplary embodiment, the foldable device may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, and the like, and referring to fig. 1 and 2, the foldable device includes: a housing 11 and a flexible display screen 12. One surface of the flexible display screen 12 is attached to the housing 11, and the other surface is used for displaying.
The housing 11 includes a first frame 111 and a second frame 112, the flexible display screen 12 includes a first end 121 and a second end 122, the first end 121 is located outside the first frame 111, and the second end 122 is located outside the second frame 112.
The housing 11 is a foldable housing, the flexible display screen 12 is made of a flexible material, such as plastic, metal foil or other materials, and is a bendable and deformable display component, and the housing 11 and the flexible display screen 12 can be unfolded or folded along with the housing 11, so that the housing 11 and the flexible display screen 12 can form a foldable device.
For example, the middle of the housing 11 is provided with a rotating shaft, and the housings on both sides of the middle can rotate around the rotating shaft, so as to control the folding or unfolding of the housing 11 and drive the flexible display screen 12 to fold or unfold. In the process, the flexible display screen 12 is stressed and deformed and displaced, so that the distance between the first end 121 and the first frame 111 and the distance between the second end 122 and the second frame 112 are changed.
To accommodate the distance change, the foldable device further comprises: the first elastic module 13 comprises a first elastic structure 131 and a first supporting shell 132, the first frame 111 is connected with the first elastic structure 131, the first elastic structure 131 is connected with the first supporting shell 132, the second elastic module 14 comprises a second elastic structure 141 and a second supporting shell 142, the second frame 112 is connected with the second elastic structure 141, and the second elastic structure 141 is connected with the second supporting shell 142.
The first elastic structure 131 is located between the first frame 111 and the first supporting shell 132, and stretches and contracts with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen 12 and the first frame 111; the second elastic structure 141 is located between the second frame 112 and the second supporting shell 142, and stretches and contracts with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen 12 and the second frame 112.
The first elastic structure 131 and the second elastic structure 141 are made of elastic materials such as springs, elastic latex sheets or torsion springs, and can be stretched after being stressed. Moreover, the first elastic structure 131 and the second elastic structure 141 are made of the same material, so as to ensure that the two elastic structures have the same deformation under the condition of the same acting force, and avoid the inconsistent appearances of the two ends of the foldable device caused by different deformations.
The first frame 111 is connected to the first elastic structure 131, the second frame 112 is connected to the second elastic structure 141, and one end of the elastic structure can be fixed by the first frame 111 and the second frame 112, so that the elastic structure is prevented from moving in the stretching process. In one possible implementation manner, the first elastic module 13 further includes a first cover 133, the first frame 111 is connected to the first cover 133, and the first cover 133 is connected to the first elastic structure 131. The second elastic module 14 further includes a second cover 143, the second frame 112 is connected to the second cover 143, and the second cover 143 is connected to the second elastic structure 141.
The first and second support cases 132 and 142 are used to fix the flexible display screen 12, and the first and second ends 121 and 122 of the flexible display screen 12 are respectively attached to outer surfaces of the first and second support cases 131 and 142. The flexible display screen 12 is applied to the support housing, such as by glue or other adhesive material.
Then, during the folding or unfolding process of the foldable device, the flexible display screen 12 is deformed and displaced by the force, and the distance between the first end 121 and the first frame 111 changes. Since the first end 121 and the first supporting shell 132 are fixed as a whole, the first supporting shell 132 is driven, and the first elastic structure 131 is made to stretch and contract to adapt to the distance change between the first end 121 and the first frame 111.
And, the distance between the second end 122 and the second frame 112 varies. Since the second end 122 and the second supporting shell 142 are fixed as a whole, the second supporting shell 142 is driven, and the second elastic structure 141 is extended and contracted to adapt to the distance change between the second end 122 and the second frame 112.
When the flexible display screen 12 deforms and displaces, the first elastic structure 131 and the second elastic structure 141 stretch and contract, and at this time, the flexible display screen 12 is squeezed, and the flexible display screen 12 is likely to warp, so that the surface of the flexible display screen 12 is uneven.
In order to solve the above problem, the outer surfaces of the first supporting shell 132 and the second supporting shell 142 are set to be smooth surfaces, and when the flexible display screen 12 is deformed and displaced, the first supporting shell 132 and the second supporting shell 142 can provide a supporting force for the flexible display screen 12, so as to maintain the flatness of the surface of the flexible display screen 12 and prevent the flexible display screen 12 from warping.
Wherein, the outer surface of first support shell 132 and second support shell 142 can be the arc of arbitrary radian, and specific radian can set up as required, and the radian of first support shell 132 and second support shell 142 need keep unanimous, guarantees that collapsible equipment is unified in appearance. In addition, the curvature of the two ends of the flexible display screen 12 is consistent with the curvature of the outer surfaces of the first and second support cases 132 and 142 to ensure that the flexible display screen 12 can be completely attached to the first and second support cases 132 and 142.
According to the foldable equipment provided by the embodiment of the disclosure, by arranging the first elastic module and the second elastic module, the first elastic module comprises a first elastic structure and a first supporting shell, the first elastic structure is connected with the first supporting shell, the second elastic module comprises a second elastic structure and a second supporting shell, and the second elastic structure is connected with the second supporting shell; the outer surface of the first supporting shell is a smooth surface, and the first end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the first supporting shell; the first elastic structure is positioned between the first frame and the first supporting shell and stretches along with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen and the first frame; the outer surface of the second supporting shell is a smooth surface, and the second end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the second supporting shell; the second elastic structure is located between the second frame and the second supporting shell and stretches along with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen and the second frame. Through setting up first elasticity module and second elasticity module, can adapt to the distance change between flexible display screen and the casing frame, take place deformation and when producing the displacement at flexible display screen, can also keep the stability of flexible display screen.
And the outer surfaces of the first supporting shell and the second supporting shell are smooth surfaces, the first end and the second end of the flexible display screen are respectively attached to the outer surfaces of the first supporting shell and the second supporting shell, supporting force can be provided for the flexible display screen, the surface of the flexible display screen is kept smooth, and warping is prevented.
In another possible implementation, referring to fig. 3, the first bezel 111 is provided with a first groove 1111, the first elastic structure 131 is located inside the first groove 1111, and the first support case 132 is located outside the first groove 1111; the distance between the first support case 132 and the first recess 1111 varies with the extension and contraction of the first elastic structure 131.
The first groove 1111 is used for accommodating the first elastic structure 131, so as to protect the first elastic structure 131 and prevent the first elastic structure 131 from shaking during the stretching process. The shape of the first recess 1111 may be any shape, such as a shape matching the first elastic structure 131. And the size of the first groove 1111 is smaller than or equal to the size of the first elastic structure 131.
The flexible display screen 12 can be attached to the upper surface of the first groove 1111, and the first groove 1111 provides a supporting force for the flexible display screen 12, so as to prevent the flexible display screen 12 from being bent due to the pressure during the use process.
The second frame 112 is provided with a third groove 1121, the second elastic structure is located inside the third groove 1121, and the second supporting shell 142 is located outside the third groove 1121; the distance between the second support case 142 and the third recess 1121 is changed as the second elastic structure 141 is extended and contracted.
The third recess 1121 is used for placing the second elastic structure 141, so as to protect the second elastic structure 141 and prevent the second elastic structure 141 from shaking during the stretching process. The shape of the third recess 1121 may be any shape, such as a shape that matches the shape of the second elastic structure 141. And the size of the third recess 1121 is smaller than or equal to the size of the second elastic structure 141.
The flexible display screen 12 can be attached to the upper surface of the third groove 1121, and the third groove 1121 provides a supporting force for the flexible display screen 12, so as to prevent the flexible display screen 12 from being bent due to a pressure applied thereto during the use process.
In the first case, when the foldable device is folded from the unfolded state, the two ends of the flexible display screen 12 are both subjected to a stretching force directed to the inside of the flexible display screen 12, so that the distance between the two ends of the flexible display screen 12 and the frame is reduced, and the first elastic structure 131 and the second elastic structure 141 are driven to compress, and therefore, the first elastic structure 131 and the first supporting shell 132, and the second elastic structure 141 and the second supporting shell 142 move to the inside.
In the second case, when the foldable device is unfolded from the folded state, the stretching force applied to the two ends of the flexible display screen 12 and directed to the inner side of the flexible display screen 12 is gradually reduced, and the distance between the two ends of the flexible display screen 12 and the frame is increased due to the elastic force of the first elastic structure 131 and the second elastic structure 141, and the first elastic structure 131 and the first support shell 132 and the second elastic structure 141 and the second support shell 142 move outwards along with the first elastic structure 131 and the second elastic structure 141 and the second support shell 142.
In a possible implementation manner, fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a first elastic module according to an embodiment of the disclosure, referring to fig. 4, a second groove 1321 is disposed on an inner side of the first supporting shell 132, and the first elastic structure 131 extends into the second groove 1321 and is connected to a top end of the second groove 1321, so as to generate pressure on the top end of the second groove 1321 in a stretching process to push the first supporting shell 132 to move.
In addition, the inner side of the second supporting shell 142 is provided with a fourth groove 1421, and the second elastic structure 141 extends into the fourth groove 1421 and is connected to the top end of the fourth groove 1421, so as to generate pressure on the top end of the fourth groove 1421 in the telescopic process and push the second supporting shell 142 to move.
In another possible implementation manner, fig. 5 and 6 are schematic structural diagrams of another first elastic module provided in the embodiment of the present disclosure, and referring to fig. 5 and 6, the first elastic structure 131 includes a first central rod 134 and a first elastic component 135 disposed around the first central rod 134; the first elastic module 131 further includes a first cover 133 and a first stopper 136.
The first frame 111 is connected to the first cover plate 133, and both ends of the first center rod 134 are connected to the first support case 132 and the first cover plate 133, respectively; the first baffle 136 is mounted on the first center rod 134 and located at an end of the first elastic member 135 close to the first cover 133, so as to push and pull the first elastic member 135. The flexible display screen 12 is attached to the outer side of the bottom cover 15 of the foldable device, and the first stopper 136 is engaged with the bottom cover 15 and pushes and pulls the first elastic member 135 along with the movement of the flexible display screen 12.
The first center rod 134 and the first cover plate 133 may be screwed or connected in other ways.
The second resilient structure 141 comprises a second central rod 144 and a second resilient component 145 disposed around the second central rod 144; the second elastic module 14 further includes a second cover plate 143 and a second baffle 146, and two ends of the second center rod 144 are respectively connected to the second supporting shell 142 and the second cover plate 143; the second baffle 146 is erected on the second center rod 144 and is located at one end of the second elastic component 145 close to the second cover plate 143; the flexible display screen is attached to the outside of the bottom cover 15 of the foldable device, and the second blocking plate 146 is engaged with the bottom cover 15 and pushes and pulls the second elastic member 145 along with the movement of the flexible display screen 12.
The second elastic structure is similar to the first elastic structure, and is not repeated herein.
In the first case, when the foldable device is folded from the unfolded state, the portion of the flexible display screen 12 attached to the outer side of the bottom cover 15 is subjected to a tensile force directed to the outer side of the flexible display screen 12, so as to drive the bottom cover 15, the first baffle 136, the bottom cover 15 and the second baffle 146 to move outward, during the movement, the first baffle 136 pushes the first elastic member 135, so that the first elastic member 135 is compressed, and the second baffle 146 pushes the second elastic member 145, so that the second elastic member 145 is compressed.
In the second case, when the foldable device is unfolded from the folded state, the stretching force applied to the portion of the flexible display screen 12 attached to the outside of the bottom cover 15 is gradually reduced, resulting in that the pushing force of the first baffle 136 to the first elastic member 135 is reduced, the compressive force applied to the first elastic member 135 is reduced, and the flexible display screen is gradually restored to the original state, and the pushing force of the second baffle 146 to the second elastic member 145 is reduced, and the compressive force applied to the second elastic member 145 is reduced, and the flexible display screen is gradually restored to the original state.
In a possible implementation manner, the first elastic module 13 further includes a third cover plate 137, and the first elastic member 135 is connected to the third cover plate 137 and connected to the first support housing 132 through the third cover plate 137.
The first elastic member 135 and the third cover plate 137 may be screwed or connected in other ways. The third cover 137 and the first supporting shell 132 may be connected by a snap-fit connection or other means, such as a concave structure provided on the third cover 137 and a convex structure provided on the first supporting shell 132, wherein the concave structure is snap-fit connected with the convex structure.
The second elastic module further includes a fourth cover plate 147, and the second elastic member 145 is connected to the fourth cover plate 147 and connected to the second support case through the fourth cover plate 147.
Wherein, the second elastic member 145 and the fourth cover plate 147 may be screwed or connected in other manners. The fourth cover 147 may be snap-fit or otherwise coupled to the second support housing 142, such as providing a female structure on the fourth cover 147 and a male structure on the second support housing 142, the female structure snap-fit with the male structure.
In another possible implementation manner, the first elastic module 13 includes an integrated cover, a portion of the cover is used as the first cover 133 and is connected to the first supporting housing 132, a portion of the cover is used as the third cover 137 and is connected to the first frame 111, and a portion of the cover is located between the first cover 133 and the third cover 137 and above the first elastic component 135.
The second elastic module 14 includes an integrated cover plate, a portion of which is used as the second cover plate 143 and is connected to the second support case 142, a portion of which is used as the fourth cover plate 147 and is connected to the second frame 112, and a portion of which is located between the second cover plate 143 and the fourth cover plate 147 and above the second elastic member 145.
In another possible implementation manner, the first elastic structure 131 and the second elastic structure 132 include a plurality of elastic components that are uniformly distributed, and in the process that the flexible display screen 12 deforms to generate displacement, the plurality of elastic components that are uniformly distributed are used, so that uniform stress can be ensured in different areas of the flexible display screen 12, and warping is prevented.
For example, the first cover 133 and the third cover 137 of the first elastic module 13 are parallel to each other, and a plurality of elastic members are connected between the first cover 133 and the third cover 137 to form a first elastic structure. The second cover plate 143 and the fourth cover plate 147 of the second elastic module 14 are parallel to each other, and a plurality of elastic members are connected between the second cover plate 143 and the fourth cover plate 147 to form a second elastic structure.
The number of the elastic components in each elastic module is not limited, and the number of the elastic components in the first elastic module and the second elastic module is equal and the positions of the elastic components in the first elastic module and the second elastic module are consistent. Through evenly distributed elastomeric element for the both ends atress of flexible display screen is even, avoids the outward appearance nonconformity at collapsible equipment both ends.
Fig. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a method for installing a foldable device according to an exemplary embodiment, which is applied to the foldable device shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and as shown in fig. 7, the method includes the following steps:
in step 701, a first elastic module is mounted on an outer side of a first frame.
In step 702, a second elastic module is mounted on the outer side of the second frame.
In step 703, a first end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the first supporting shell, and a second end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the second supporting shell, so that the flexible display screen is attached to the housing.
In the method provided by the embodiment of the disclosure, the first elastic module is mounted on the outer side of the first frame, the second elastic module is mounted on the outer side of the second frame, the first end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the first supporting shell, and the second end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the second supporting shell, so that the flexible display screen is attached to the shell. Through setting up first elasticity module and second elasticity module, can adapt to the distance change between flexible display screen and the casing frame, take place deformation and when producing the displacement at flexible display screen, can also keep the stability of flexible display screen. And the outer surfaces of the first supporting shell and the second supporting shell are smooth surfaces, the first end and the second end of the flexible display screen are respectively attached to the outer surfaces of the first supporting shell and the second supporting shell, supporting force can be provided for the flexible display screen, the surface of the flexible display screen is kept smooth, and warping is prevented.
In a possible implementation, the first frame is provided with a first groove, and the first elastic module is installed on the outer side of the first frame, including:
the first elastic structure extends into the first groove, so that the first elastic structure is located in the first groove, and the first support shell is located outside the first groove.
In another possible implementation, the first resilient structure includes a first central rod and a first resilient component disposed around the first central rod; the first elastic module further comprises a first cover plate and a first baffle plate; the method further comprises the following steps:
connecting two ends of the first central rod with the first supporting shell and the first cover plate respectively;
erecting a first baffle on a first center rod and locating at one end of a first elastic component close to a first cover plate;
clamping and connecting a bottom cover of the foldable equipment with a first baffle;
and attaching the flexible display screen to the outer side of the bottom cover.
In another possible implementation, the second frame is provided with a third groove, and the second elastic module is installed in the outer side of the second frame, including:
and extending the second elastic structure into the third groove, so that the second elastic structure is positioned in the third groove, and the second support shell is positioned outside the third groove.
In another possible implementation, the second resilient structure includes a second central rod and a second resilient component disposed around the second central rod; the second elastic module also comprises a second cover plate and a second baffle plate; the method further comprises the following steps:
connecting two ends of a second center rod with a second supporting shell and a second cover plate respectively;
the second baffle plate is arranged on the second center rod and is positioned at one end, close to the second cover plate, of the second elastic part;
the bottom cover of the foldable equipment is connected with the second baffle in a clamping manner;
and attaching the flexible display screen to the outer side of the bottom cover.
Fig. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a method for installing a foldable device according to an exemplary embodiment, applied to the foldable device shown in the above embodiment, as shown in fig. 8, the method includes the following steps:
in step 801, a first baffle is erected on a first center rod, and two ends of the first center rod are connected to a first cover plate and a third cover plate respectively, so that the first baffle is located at one end of a first elastic component close to the first cover plate.
In step 802, the first elastic structure is extended into the first groove, and the first cover plate is connected to the first frame, such that the first elastic structure is located inside the first groove, and the first support shell is located outside the first groove and is connected to the third cover plate in a snap-fit manner.
In step 803, the bottom cover of the foldable device is snapped into connection with the first bezel.
In step 804, the second baffle is erected on the second center rod, and both ends of the second center rod are connected to the second cover plate and the fourth cover plate, respectively, so that the second baffle is located at one end of the second elastic component close to the third cover plate.
In step 805, the second elastic structure is extended into the third groove, and the third cover plate is connected to the second frame, so that the second elastic structure is located inside the third groove, and the second supporting shell is located outside the third groove and is connected to the fourth cover plate in a snap-fit manner.
In step 806, the bottom cover of the foldable device is snap-fit connected to the second baffle.
In step 807, a first end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the first supporting case and the outer side of the bottom cover, and a second end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the second supporting case and the outer side of the bottom cover, so that the flexible display screen is attached to the housing.
In the method provided by the embodiment of the disclosure, the first elastic module is mounted on the outer side of the first frame, the second elastic module is mounted on the outer side of the second frame, the first end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the first supporting shell, and the second end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the second supporting shell, so that the flexible display screen is attached to the shell. Through setting up first elasticity module and second elasticity module, can adapt to the distance change between flexible display screen and the casing frame, take place deformation and when producing the displacement at flexible display screen, can also keep the stability of flexible display screen. And the outer surfaces of the first supporting shell and the second supporting shell are smooth surfaces, the first end and the second end of the flexible display screen are respectively attached to the outer surfaces of the first supporting shell and the second supporting shell, supporting force can be provided for the flexible display screen, the surface of the flexible display screen is kept smooth, and warping is prevented.
Other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the disclosure. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the disclosure following, in general, the principles of the disclosure and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice within the art to which the disclosure pertains. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims.
It will be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise arrangements described above and shown in the drawings and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.
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1. A foldable device, characterized in that the foldable device comprises: the flexible display screen comprises a shell, a flexible display screen, a first elastic module and a second elastic module;
the shell comprises a first frame and a second frame, the first elastic module comprises a first elastic structure and a first supporting shell, the first frame is connected with the first elastic structure, the first elastic structure is connected with the first supporting shell, the second elastic module comprises a second elastic structure and a second supporting shell, the second frame is connected with the second elastic structure, and the second elastic structure is connected with the second supporting shell;
the outer surface of the first supporting shell is a smooth surface, and the first end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the first supporting shell;
the first elastic structure is positioned between the first frame and the first supporting shell and stretches along with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen and the first frame;
the outer surface of the second supporting shell is a smooth surface, and the second end of the flexible display screen is attached to the outer surface of the second supporting shell;
the second elastic structure is located between the second frame and the second supporting shell and stretches along with the change of the distance between the flexible display screen and the second frame.
2. The foldable device of claim 1, wherein the first rim is provided with a first recess, the first resilient structure is located inside the first recess, and the first support shell is located outside the first recess;
the distance between the first supporting shell and the first groove changes along with the expansion and contraction of the first elastic structure.
3. The foldable device according to claim 1, wherein the first support shell is provided with a second recess, the first resilient structure extending into the second recess and being connected to a top end of the second recess.
4. The foldable device of claim 1, wherein the first spring module further comprises a first cover, the first bezel is coupled to the first cover, and the first cover is coupled to the first spring structure.
5. The foldable device of claim 1,
the first resilient structure comprises a first central bar and a first resilient component disposed about the first central bar;
the first elastic module further comprises a first cover plate and a first baffle plate, the first frame is connected with the first cover plate, and two ends of the first center rod are respectively connected with the first supporting shell and the first cover plate;
the first baffle is erected on the first center rod and is positioned at one end, close to the first cover plate, of the first elastic part;
the flexible display screen is attached to the outer side of the bottom cover of the foldable device, the first baffle is connected with the bottom cover in a clamping mode, and the first elastic component is pushed and pulled along with the movement of the flexible display screen.
6. The foldable device of claim 1, wherein the second bezel is provided with a third recess, the second resilient structure is located inside the third recess, and the second support shell is located outside the third recess;
the distance between the second supporting shell and the third groove changes along with the extension and contraction of the second elastic structure.
7. The foldable device according to claim 1, wherein the second support shell is provided with a fourth recess, the second resilient structure extending into the fourth recess and being connected to a top end of the fourth recess.
8. The foldable device of claim 1, wherein the second spring module further comprises a second cover, the second bezel being coupled to the second cover, the second cover being coupled to the second spring structure.
9. The foldable device of claim 1, wherein the second resilient structure comprises a second central rod and a second resilient member disposed about the second central rod;
the second elastic module further comprises a second cover plate and a second baffle plate, the second frame is connected with the second cover plate, and two ends of the second center rod are respectively connected with the second support shell and the second cover plate;
the second baffle plate is arranged on the second center rod and is positioned at one end, close to the second cover plate, of the second elastic part;
the flexible display screen is attached to the outer side of the bottom cover of the foldable device, the second baffle is connected with the bottom cover in a clamping mode, and the second elastic component is pushed and pulled along with the movement of the flexible display screen.
10. The foldable device of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first resilient structure comprises a plurality of resilient members that are evenly distributed, and the second resilient structure comprises a plurality of resilient members that are evenly distributed.
11. The foldable device of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first and second elastic structures are made of a spring, an elastic latex sheet or a torsion spring.
12. A method of installing a foldable device, applied to a foldable device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, the method comprising:
installing the first elastic module on the outer side of the first frame;
installing the second elastic module on the outer side of the second frame;
and attaching the first end of the flexible display screen to the outer surface of the first supporting shell, and attaching the second end of the flexible display screen to the outer surface of the second supporting shell, so that the flexible display screen is attached to the shell.
13. The method of claim 12, wherein the first frame is provided with a first groove, and the mounting the first elastic module to an outer side of the first frame comprises:
and extending the first elastic structure into the first groove, so that the first elastic structure is positioned in the first groove, and the first support shell is positioned outside the first groove.
14. The method of claim 12, wherein the first resilient structure comprises a first central rod and a first resilient member disposed about the first central rod; the first elastic module further comprises a first cover plate and a first baffle plate; the method further comprises the following steps:
connecting both ends of the first center rod with the first support shell and the first cover plate respectively;
erecting the first baffle on the first center rod and at one end of the first elastic part close to the first cover plate;
clamping and connecting a bottom cover of the foldable equipment with the first baffle;
and attaching the flexible display screen to the outer side of the bottom cover.
15. The method of claim 12, wherein the second frame is provided with a third groove, and the mounting the second elastic module to the outer side of the second frame comprises:
and extending the second elastic structure into the third groove, so that the second elastic structure is positioned in the third groove, and the second support shell is positioned outside the third groove.
16. The method of claim 12, wherein the second resilient structure comprises a second central rod and a second resilient member disposed about the second central rod; the second elastic module also comprises a second cover plate and a second baffle plate; the method further comprises the following steps:
connecting both ends of the second center rod with the second support shell and the second cover plate, respectively;
the second baffle plate is arranged on the second center rod and is positioned at one end, close to the second cover plate, of the second elastic part;
the bottom cover of the foldable equipment is connected with the second baffle in a clamping manner;
and attaching the flexible display screen to the outer side of the bottom cover.
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