CN111459232A

CN111459232A - Electronic device

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Publication number: CN111459232A
Application number: CN202010293743.8A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 李乐乐; 阳雪荣
Original assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd
Current assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd
Priority date: 2020-04-14
Filing date: 2020-04-14
Publication date: 2020-07-28

Abstract

The invention discloses electronic equipment, which comprises a shell (100) and a movable module (200), wherein the shell (100) is provided with an accommodating space, the movable module (200) comprises a module bracket (210) and a plurality of functional units, the module bracket (210) is rotatably arranged on the shell (100), and the functional units are connected with the module bracket (210) and can rotate along with the module bracket (210); the module holder (210) has a first position, a second position and a third position; under the condition that the module bracket (210) is at the first position, the plurality of functional units are accommodated in the accommodating space; under the condition that the module bracket (210) is at the second position, the functional units are partially exposed out of the shell (100); when the module bracket (210) is at the third position, the plurality of functional units are exposed outside the housing (100). By the scheme, the problem that the functional units configured by the conventional electronic equipment have fixed working positions and cannot work flexibly is solved.

Description

Electronic device

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of communication equipment, in particular to electronic equipment.

Background

As user demands increase, the performance of electronic devices continues to optimize. The performance of the electronic equipment is optimized not only by increasing functions, but also by further upgrading the functions. As is known, electronic devices are usually configured with more functional units, such as a camera, a receiver, etc., and these functional units can implement the corresponding functions of the electronic device.

Along with the improvement of user's demand, the functional unit of present electronic equipment configuration is more and more, but these functional units adopt fixed mounting means, and this leads to the operating position of functional unit comparatively fixed, can't carry out work comparatively in a flexible way, can influence electronic equipment's wholeness ability finally.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention discloses electronic equipment, which aims to solve the problem that a functional unit configured by the conventional electronic equipment has a fixed working position and cannot work flexibly.

In order to solve the problems, the invention adopts the following technical scheme:

an electronic device comprises a shell and a movable module, wherein the shell is provided with an accommodating space, the movable module comprises a module bracket and a plurality of functional units, the module bracket is rotatably arranged on the shell, and the functional units are connected with the module bracket and can rotate along with the module bracket;

the module holder has a first position, a second position and a third position;

under the condition that the module bracket is at the first position, the plurality of functional units are accommodated in the accommodating space;

with the module holder in the second position, the plurality of functional units are partially exposed outside the housing;

when the module bracket is in the third position, the plurality of functional units are exposed outside the housing.

The technical scheme adopted by the invention can achieve the following beneficial effects:

the electronic equipment disclosed by the embodiment of the invention improves the structure of the electronic equipment in the prior art, so that a plurality of functional units are arranged on the module bracket to form a movable module. Because the module support sets up in the casing with rotating, consequently be in the first position respectively at the module support under the condition of second position and third position, can make functional unit realize hiding or the adjustment of operating position through rotating, realize more nimble work finally.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the invention and not to limit the invention. In the drawings:

fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of an electronic device according to the present disclosure, in which a portion of a movable module extends out of a housing;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure when a movable module is retracted into a housing;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a movable module according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

Description of reference numerals:

100-shell, 110-second holding tank,

200-movable module, 210-module bracket, 211-top surface, 212-bottom surface, 213-side surface, 214-first chamfer surface, 215-second chamfer surface, 220-first function unit, 230-second function unit,

300-Flexible liner.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more apparent, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the specific embodiments of the present invention and the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the described embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, and not restrictive of the full scope of the invention. All other embodiments, which can be derived by a person skilled in the art from the embodiments given herein without making any creative effort, shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

The technical solutions disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Referring to fig. 1 to fig. 3, an embodiment of the invention discloses an electronic device, which includes a housing 100 and a movable module 200.

The housing 100 is a base member of the electronic apparatus, and the housing 100 can provide a mounting position for other parts of the electronic apparatus. In the embodiment of the present invention, the movable module 200 is movably disposed on the housing 100, so as to be movable relative to the housing 100. In the embodiment of the present invention, the housing 100 is provided with an accommodating space for accommodating the movable module 200. The accommodating space has an opening, so that the movable module 200 can be switched between the inside and the outside of the accommodating space through the opening. Specifically, the outside of the accommodating space refers to the outside of the housing 100, the accommodating space is formed by the housing 100, and the inside of the accommodating space can be considered as the inside of the housing 100.

Alternatively, the housing 100 may include a center frame with the opening generally opening into the center frame. Of course, the opening may be opened at other positions of the housing 100, and the specific position of the opening is not limited by the embodiment of the invention.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the accommodating space is provided in the housing 100, and the accommodating space may have various structures, for example, the housing 100 includes an inner cavity, and the inner cavity includes the accommodating space, in which case, the accommodating space serves as at least a part of the inner cavity of the housing 100. For another example, the accommodating space may be a second accommodating groove 110 opened in the housing 100, and the notch of the second accommodating groove 110 is an opening of the accommodating space. In an optional scheme, the accommodating space is a second accommodating groove 110, and the inner space of the second accommodating groove 110 is sealed and isolated from the inner cavity of the housing 100 by the inner wall of the second accommodating groove 110, so that the waterproof and dustproof performance of the electronic device can be improved.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the movable module 200 is a functional module configured for an electronic device, and the movable module 200 includes a module support 210 and a plurality of functional units. The module holder 210 is rotatably provided to the housing 100 so as to be rotatable with respect to the housing 100. The module holder 210 is a base member of the movable module 200, and can provide a mounting base for a plurality of functional units. Specifically, the plurality of functional units are connected to the module holder 210 and can rotate with the module holder 210. The module bracket 210 can realize the rotation of the whole movable module 200 in the rotating process, and also can realize the following rotation of a plurality of functional units, and finally can adjust the positions of the functional units.

As described above, the module bracket 210 can be rotated, and thus, the position of the entire movable module 200 can be changed. In particular, the module holder 210 may have a first position, a second position, and a third position.

When the module holder 210 is at the first position, the plurality of functional units are accommodated in the accommodating space. In the process of switching the module holder 210 to the first position, the plurality of functional units move into the accommodating space, i.e. within the housing 100, along with the module holder 210 through the opening of the accommodating space, so as to finally hide the plurality of functional units in the accommodating space.

When the module holder 210 is in the second position, parts of the plurality of functional units are exposed outside the housing 100, i.e., outside the accommodating space. In the process of switching the module holder 210 to the second position, the plurality of functional units follow the module holder 210 through the opening of the accommodating space, so that a part of the functional units move into the accommodating space and another part of the functional units remain outside the housing 100. In this case, the functional unit exposed outside the casing 100 can operate outside the casing 100.

In a case where the module holder 210 is in the third position, the plurality of function units are exposed outside the housing 100, that is, the plurality of function units are moved outside the housing 100 through the opening of the accommodating space, and in this case, the plurality of function units can be operated outside the housing 100.

The electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention improves the structure of the electronic device in the prior art, so that a plurality of functional units are mounted on the module bracket 210, thereby forming the movable module 200. Since the module holder 210 is rotatably disposed on the housing 100, when the module holder 210 is respectively located at the first position, the second position, and the third position, the functional unit can be hidden or adjusted to the working position by rotating, and finally, the module holder can work more flexibly.

Meanwhile, when the module bracket 210 is in the second position, a part of the plurality of functional units is exposed outside the housing, so that another part of the functional units is accommodated in the accommodating space, thereby realizing hiding. The structure can protect and hide another part of functional units under the condition that the other part of functional units work. Referring to fig. 1 to fig. 3 again, in an alternative scheme, the plurality of functional units include a first functional unit 220 and a second functional unit 230, and when the module bracket 210 is in the second position, one of the first functional unit 220 and the second functional unit 230 is located inside the accommodating space, and the other is located outside the housing 100. In the embodiment of the present invention, the types of the functional units may be the same or different, and the embodiment of the present invention is not limited.

In the embodiment of the present invention, in an alternative scheme, the function unit may have a first state and a second state, and in the case where the function unit is in the first state, the function unit is detachably disposed on the module bracket 210 so as to be in the assembled state. In the case where the function unit is in the second state, the function unit is separated from the module bracket 210, and the function unit can independently operate. The function unit operates independently, thereby being capable of operating independently from the electronic device. When the functional unit is in the first state, the functional unit may operate independently or may be controlled by a controller of the electronic device (e.g., a central processing unit of the electronic device). Under the condition, the user can detach the functional unit, so that the functional unit can work independently, the functional unit can work more flexibly at more positions, and the use performance of the electronic equipment can be improved undoubtedly. In this specification, the functional unit operates independently, which means that the functional unit can operate without being separated from the electronic device. Under the condition that the functional unit is separated from the module bracket 210, the electronic device can control the functional unit in the separated state through a wireless control technology, and further realize the work of the electronic device. Of course, the user can also manually operate the function unit in the separated state, thereby realizing the work.

Referring again to fig. 1 to 3, in an alternative, the electronic device may further include a flexible liner 300, and in particular, the flexible liner 300 may be a sealing ring. The flexible liner 300 is disposed at the opening of the receiving space. With the module holder 210 in the first position, the movable module 200 is sealingly engaged with the housing 100 through the flexible liner 300, thereby preventing foreign objects (e.g., water, dust, etc.) from intruding into the accommodating space through the opening.

Specifically, when the module holder 210 is in the first position, the partial surface of the module holder 210, the outer end surface of the flexible liner 300 facing the outside of the housing 100, and the first surface of the housing 100 with the opening are coplanar, so that the appearance performance of the electronic device is better ensured when the movable module 200 is hidden in the accommodating space.

Referring again to fig. 3, the module holder 210 may include a top surface 211, a bottom surface 212, and a side surface 213 connected between the top surface 211 and the bottom surface 212, a first chamfered surface 214 may be disposed at a joint of the side surface 213 and the bottom surface 212, and the top surface 211 and the outer end surface of the flexible liner 300 are coplanar when the module holder 210 is at the first position. The first chamfered surface 214 can perform a better engagement function, so that the movable module 200 can be moved into the accommodating space through the opening more easily.

Optionally, the junction of the top surface 211 and the side surface 213 may be provided with a second chamfer surface 215, and a part of the surface of the inner wall of the flexible lining member 300 is adapted to the second chamfer surface 215, so as to better position the flexible lining member 300 on the movable module 200, and meanwhile, the inner wall of the flexible lining member 300 may be adapted to the second chamfer surface, so as to increase the matching area between the two, and achieve better protection and sealing effects.

As described above, the functional unit is mounted to the module holder 210, and the mounting of the functional unit on the module holder 210 may be achieved in various ways. In a specific embodiment, the module bracket 210 may have a first receiving groove, and the plurality of functional units may be detachably mounted in the first receiving groove, and specifically, the functional units may be fixed in the first receiving groove in a clamping manner. In order to facilitate the disassembly of the functional unit, the groove opening of the first accommodating groove can be provided with a first disassembly opening, and the user can realize the disassembly operation of the functional unit through the first disassembly opening.

In another specific embodiment, at least one of the plurality of functional units is a rotating functional unit, the rotating functional unit is rotatably disposed on the module bracket 210, the rotating functional unit can rotate between a fourth position and a fifth position, in the case that the rotating functional unit is in the fourth position, the rotating functional unit faces a first direction, in the case that the rotating functional unit is in the fifth position, the rotating functional unit faces a second direction, and the first direction is opposite to the second direction. The orientation of the rotation function unit is adjusted by rotation relative to the module holder 210, thereby achieving more flexible operation.

In the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention, the rotation of the movable module 200 can be controlled manually. For more intelligent control, in a preferred embodiment, the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may include a first driving mechanism, the first driving mechanism is connected to the module bracket 210, and the first driving mechanism drives the movable module 200 to retract into the accommodating space or at least partially extend out of the housing 100 through the module bracket 210.

In a specific embodiment, the first driving mechanism may include a driving motor, the driving motor is connected to the module bracket 210, and the rotation of the power output shaft of the driving motor can drive the module bracket 210 to rotate, so as to switch the module bracket 210 between various positions.

In another specific embodiment, the first driving mechanism may also be a coil spring, a limiting member may be disposed on an inner wall of the accommodating space, one end of the coil spring is in limiting fit with the limiting member, and the other end of the coil spring is connected to the module bracket 210, so as to drive the movable module 200 to rotate.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the types of the function units may be various, for example, the function unit includes at least one of a camera, a fill-in light, a sensor, and a fingerprint module, and certainly, the function unit further includes other function devices.

In a specific embodiment, the plurality of functional units may include first and second cameras disposed at intervals, the housing 100 may include a rear cover, the rear cover may be opened with a first light-transmitting area, and when the module holder 210 is at the first position, at least one of the first and second cameras may be disposed opposite to the first light-transmitting area. In this case, under the condition that the movable module 200 is located in the accommodating space, at least one of the first camera and the second camera is disposed opposite to the first light-transmitting area, so that the movable module 200 can perform rear-view shooting without extending out of the accommodating space, which undoubtedly enables the first camera or the second camera to work in more positions.

In another specific embodiment, the plurality of functional units may include a first camera and a second camera that are disposed at an interval, the electronic device may further include a display module, the display module may be provided with a second light-transmitting area, the second light-transmitting area faces one side where the display module is located, and when the module support 210 is located at the first position, at least one of the first camera and the second camera is disposed opposite to the second light-transmitting area. Under this condition, at least one of first camera and second camera sets up with second printing opacity region relatively to can make activity module 200 need not to stretch out the accommodation space outside can realize leading shooting, this can realize first camera or second camera work in more positions undoubtedly.

In another specific implementation, the plurality of functional units may include a first camera and a second camera that are arranged at intervals, the electronic device disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention may further include a display module, the housing 100 may have a first light-transmitting region, the display module has a second light-transmitting region, the first light-transmitting region and the second light-transmitting region are distributed in a reverse manner, and when the module bracket 210 is located at the first position, the first camera is arranged opposite to the first light-transmitting region, and the second camera is arranged opposite to the second light-transmitting region. Under this condition, first camera sets up with first printing opacity is regional relatively to shoot through first printing opacity, and the second camera sets up with second printing opacity is regional relatively, thereby shoots through second printing opacity, and then makes movable module 200 need not to stretch out outside accommodation space and can realize leading shooting and rearmounted shooting, and then can make first camera and second camera carry out work in more positions.

The electronic device disclosed by the embodiment of the invention can be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, an electronic book reader, a wearable device, a game machine and the like, and can also be other types of devices.

In the above embodiments of the present invention, the difference between the embodiments is mainly described, and different optimization features between the embodiments can be combined to form a better embodiment as long as they are not contradictory, and further description is omitted here in view of brevity of the text.

While the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, which are illustrative and not restrictive, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device is characterized by comprising a shell (100) and a movable module (200), wherein the shell (100) is provided with an accommodating space, the movable module (200) comprises a module bracket (210) and a plurality of functional units, the module bracket (210) is rotatably arranged on the shell (100), and the functional units are connected with the module bracket (210) and can rotate along with the module bracket (210);

the module holder (210) has a first position, a second position and a third position;

under the condition that the module bracket (210) is at the first position, the plurality of functional units are accommodated in the accommodating space;

with the module holder (210) in the second position, the plurality of functional units are partially exposed outside the housing (100);

when the module bracket (210) is in the third position, the plurality of functional units are exposed outside the housing (100).

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the functional unit has a first state and a second state, and wherein the functional unit is detachably disposed to the module holder (210) when the functional unit is in the first state; in case the functional unit is in the second state, the functional unit is separated from the module holder (210).

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of function units include a first function unit (220) and a second function unit (230), and one of the first function unit (220) and the second function unit (230) is located inside the accommodating space and the other is located outside the housing (100) with the module holder (210) in the second position.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a flexible liner (300), wherein the flexible liner (300) is disposed at the opening of the receiving space, and wherein the movable module (200) is in sealing engagement with the housing (100) through the flexible liner (300) when the module holder (210) is in the first position.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein with the module holder (210) in the first position, a partial surface of the module holder (210), an outer end surface of the flexible liner (300) facing the outside of the housing (100), and a first surface of the housing (100) on which the opening is opened are coplanar.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the module holder (210) comprises a top surface (211), a bottom surface (212) and a side surface (213) connected between the top surface (211) and the bottom surface (212), wherein a junction of the side surface (213) and the bottom surface (212) is provided with a first chamfered surface (214), and wherein the top surface (211) and the outer end surface of the flexible liner (300) are coplanar with each other when the module holder (210) is in the first position.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein a junction of the top surface (211) and the side surface (213) is provided with a second chamfer surface (215), and an inner wall of the flexible liner (300) is adapted to the second chamfer surface (215).

8. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of functional units is a rotational functional unit, the rotational functional unit is rotatably disposed on the module holder (210), the rotational functional unit is rotatable between a fourth position and a fifth position, the rotational functional unit faces a first direction with the rotational functional unit in the fourth position, the rotational functional unit faces a second direction with the rotational functional unit in the fifth position, the first direction is opposite to the second direction.

9. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the module holder (210) defines a first receiving slot, the plurality of functional units are detachably mounted in the first receiving slot, and a notch of the first receiving slot defines a first detachment notch.

10. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a first driving mechanism, wherein the first driving mechanism is connected to the module holder (210), and the first driving mechanism drives the movable module (200) to retract into the accommodating space or at least partially extend out of the housing (100) through the module holder (210).

11. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of functional units comprise first and second spaced cameras, and wherein the housing (100) comprises a rear cover having a first light transmissive region, and wherein at least one of the first and second cameras is disposed opposite the first light transmissive region when the module holder (210) is in the first position.

12. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of functional units comprises first and second spaced-apart cameras, the electronic device further comprising a display module having a second light-transmissive region, at least one of the first and second cameras being disposed opposite the second light-transmissive region with the module holder (210) in the first position.

13. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a display module, wherein the plurality of functional units comprise a first camera and a second camera arranged at intervals, the housing (100) defines a first transparent region, the display module has a second transparent region, the first transparent region and the second transparent region are opposite to each other, and when the module holder (210) is in the first position, the first camera is arranged opposite to the first transparent region, and the second camera is arranged opposite to the second transparent region.