CN113098998A

CN113098998A - Electronic device

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Publication number: CN113098998A
Application number: CN202110344007.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 韦仁杰; 孙辛泉
Original assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd
Current assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-03-30
Filing date: 2021-03-30
Publication date: 2021-07-09

Abstract

An embodiment of the application provides an electronic device, which comprises a shell, a flexible screen and a battery assembly. The shell comprises a first shell and a second shell which are movably connected, and the second shell is provided with an accommodating cavity. The flexible screen is connected to the first shell and the second shell; the battery assembly comprises a first battery and a second battery, and the first battery is fixed in the first shell; when the electronic equipment is in an unfolded state, the flexible screen covers the surfaces of the first shell and the second shell, and the second battery can be installed in the containing cavity of the second shell. The electronic equipment that this application embodiment provided is in under the condition of expansion state, the second battery can install in hold the intracavity, improved on the one hand electronic equipment's structural integrity and counter weight equilibrium, on the other hand can increase electronic equipment's power supply capacity guarantees electronic equipment's continuation of the journey.

Description

Electronic device

Technical Field

The application belongs to the technical field of communication equipment, and particularly relates to electronic equipment.

Background

With the progress of modern science and technology, the functions of the intelligent terminal are more and more abundant. Taking a mobile phone as an example, with the appearance of a mobile phone with a stretched screen, a consumer can stretch the screen of the mobile phone to extend and enlarge the display area of the screen, so that the mobile phone becomes larger or smaller, and the user experience of the consumer is improved.

In carrying out the present application, the applicant has found that there are at least the following problems in the prior art. The appearance integrity of the existing stretching screen mobile phone is poor when the stretching screen mobile phone is unfolded, and a large hollow area can appear in the stretching screen mobile phone when the stretching screen mobile phone is unfolded, so that the stretching screen mobile phone not only occupies a large internal space of the mobile phone, but also is not beneficial to the stability of the mobile phone in a handheld state.

Disclosure of Invention

The present application is directed to an electronic device that solves at least one of the problems set forth in the background art.

In order to solve the technical problem, the present application is implemented as follows:

in a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides an electronic device, including:

the flexible screen comprises a shell, a flexible screen and a battery assembly;

the shell comprises a first shell and a second shell which are movably connected, and the second shell is provided with an accommodating cavity;

the flexible screen is connected to the first shell and the second shell;

the battery assembly comprises a first battery and a second battery, and the first battery is fixed in the first shell;

when the electronic equipment is in a folding state, the first shell is located in the accommodating cavity of the second shell, and the flexible screen covers the surface of the second shell;

when the electronic equipment is in an unfolded state, the first shell and the second shell are arranged in parallel, the flexible screen covers the surfaces of the first shell and the second shell, and the second battery can be installed in the containing cavity of the second shell.

In an embodiment of the present application, an electronic device is provided that includes a housing, a flexible screen, and a battery assembly. Under the condition that the electronic equipment is in the unfolding state, the second battery can be installed in the accommodating cavity, so that the structural integrity and the counterweight balance of the electronic equipment during unfolding are improved, the power supply capacity of the electronic equipment can be increased, and the endurance of the electronic equipment is ensured.

Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the present application.

Drawings

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

fig. 1 is a schematic front view of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 2 is a schematic rear view of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a schematic rear view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic rear view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application in an unfolded state (excluding a cover plate);

fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of a cover structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of a second battery structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a structure of a cover plate and a second battery of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 9 is a partially schematic rear view of an electronic device in an unfolded state (excluding a cover plate) according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 10 is a partial structural diagram of a second battery of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 11 is a schematic rear internal view of an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 12 is a rear internal schematic view of an electronic device in an unfolded state in accordance with an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 13 is a schematic diagram of a battery pack and motherboard connection structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

fig. 14 is a flowchart of a battery operating method of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application.

Reference numerals:

1-a shell; 11-a first housing; 12-a second housing; 13-a containment chamber; 131-a connection contact; 2-a flexible screen; 3-a battery assembly; 31-a first battery; 32-a second battery; 321-a connection terminal; 4, a main board; 41-DCDC circuit unit; and 5, covering the plate.

Detailed Description

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the present application, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar function throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary only for the purpose of explaining the present application and are not to be construed as limiting the present application. 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 application.

The features of the terms first and second in the description and in the claims of the present application may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present application, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specified. In addition, "and/or" in the specification and claims means at least one of connected objects, a character "/" generally means that a preceding and succeeding related objects are in an "or" relationship.

In the description of the present application, it is to be understood that the terms "central," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," and the like are used in the orientations and positional relationships indicated in the drawings for convenience in describing the present application and to simplify the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and are therefore not to be considered limiting of the present application.

In the description of the present application, it is to be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" are to be construed broadly, e.g., as meaning either a fixed connection, a removable connection, or an integral connection; can be mechanically or electrically connected; they may be connected directly or indirectly through intervening media, or they may be interconnected between two elements. The specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood in a specific case by those of ordinary skill in the art.

An electronic device and a battery operating method thereof according to an embodiment of the present application are described below with reference to fig. 1 to 14.

As shown in fig. 1 to 8, according to some embodiments of the present application, there is provided an electronic device including:

a housing 1, a flexible screen 2 and a battery assembly 3.

The shell 1 comprises a first shell 11 and a second shell 12 which are movably connected, the first shell 11 and the second shell 12 can slide relatively through the matching between a sliding rail and a sliding groove, and the second shell 12 is provided with an accommodating cavity 13; the flexible screen 2 is connected to the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, and the flexible screen 2 may be used as a port for displaying and inputting information by a user to the outside of the electronic device.

The electronic device can drive the flexible screen 2 to be switched between storage and expansion through the relative movement between the first shell 11 and the second shell 12, so as to achieve the purpose of adjusting the display area of the flexible screen 2. The battery assembly 3 includes a first battery 31 and a second battery 32, the first battery 31 is fixed in the housing 1, the first battery 31 can be used as a conventional battery of the electronic device, the second battery 32 is detachably connected in the accommodating cavity 13, the second battery 32 can supply power to the electronic device, and when the first battery 31 is in a low power level, the second battery 32 can charge the first battery 31, so as to ensure the cruising ability of the electronic device in a folded state.

Under the condition that electronic equipment is in the state of closing, first casing 11 is located in second casing 12 hold chamber 13, flexible screen 2 cover in second casing 12 surface, the display area of flexible screen 2 is first area, at this moment the display area of flexible screen 2 is less, can save electronic equipment's power consumption, guarantees electronic equipment's continuation of the journey.

Under the condition that electronic equipment is in the expansion state, first casing 11 with second casing 12 sets up side by side, flexible screen 2 cover in first casing 11 with second casing 12 surface, the second battery 32 mountable in the chamber 13 that holds of second casing 12, the display area of flexible screen 2 is the second area, the second area is greater than first area, at this moment the display area of flexible screen 2 is great, needs electronic equipment provides higher power consumption.

Under the condition that the electronic equipment is in the folding state, the electronic equipment is convenient to carry due to small size, and the display area of the flexible screen 2 is small, so that the power consumption of the electronic equipment can be saved; when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the second battery 32 may be installed in the accommodating cavity 13, so that on one hand, the structural integrity and the counterweight balance of the electronic device during unfolding are improved, on the other hand, the power supply capability of the electronic device may be increased, and the endurance of the electronic device is ensured.

Optionally, referring to fig. 11 and 12, the electronic device further includes a main board 4, where the main board 4 is fixed in the housing 1 and electrically connected to the first battery 31, and specifically, the main board 4 may be fixed in the first housing 11.

Specifically, the main board 4 plays a key role in stable operation of the electronic device as a main component of signal transmission and control in the electronic device. When the motherboard 4 is electrically connected to the first battery 31, the first battery 31 can provide electric energy for the motherboard 4, so as to ensure the normal operation of the motherboard 4. In addition, referring to fig. 11, the main board 4 may include a first main board and a second main board located at upper and lower sides of the first battery 31, and both the first main board and the second main board are electrically connected to the first battery 31. Because the different positions in the electronic equipment are provided with multiple antennas, the first main board and the second main board are separately arranged, so that the nearby connection of different antennas in the electronic equipment can be facilitated, and the structure compactness of the electronic equipment is improved.

Alternatively, referring to fig. 9, 10 and 12, a connection contact 131 electrically connected to the main board 4 is provided in the accommodating chamber 13, a connection terminal 321 is provided on the second battery 32, and the connection contact 131 abuts against the connection terminal 321 when the electronic device is in the unfolded state and the second battery 32 is mounted in the accommodating chamber 13.

Specifically, when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the electronic device is required to provide high power consumption because the display area of the flexible screen 2 is large. And the second battery 32 is installed in the accommodating cavity 13 and the connection contact 131 abuts against the connection terminal 321, so that the mainboard 4 can be electrically connected with the second battery 32, the second battery 32 supplies power to the electronic device, and the display duration of the flexible screen 2 is ensured. Moreover, the second battery 32 can also charge the first battery 31 under the control of the main board 4, so that the cruising ability of the first battery 31 is improved.

In a specific embodiment, referring to fig. 9 and 10, a connecting contact 131 connected to the main board 4 may be disposed on a side wall of the accommodating cavity 13, an end portion of the second battery 32 has a connecting terminal 321, and when the second battery 32 is connected in the accommodating cavity 13, the connecting terminal 321 may abut against the connecting contact 131 to form an electrical connection, so as to facilitate signal transmission and power supply between the second battery 32 and the main board 4.

Optionally, an ejection assembly is connected in the accommodating cavity 13, and when the second battery 32 is installed in the accommodating cavity 13, the ejection assembly is used for ejecting the second battery 32 from the accommodating cavity 13.

Specifically, in order to ensure that the second battery 32 can be stably mounted in the accommodating cavity 13 of the second housing 12, the accommodating cavity 13 needs to be sized to closely match the size of the second battery 32. The size of the accommodating cavity 13 is matched with the size of the second battery 32, so that the second battery 32 cannot be taken out of the accommodating cavity 13 conveniently. The ejection assembly of the present application is configured to facilitate ejection of the second battery 32 from the receiving cavity 13.

Specifically, the ejection assembly may include an ejection end and a driving end, the ejection end is movably connected to the bottom surface of the accommodating cavity 13, the driving end is exposed from the accommodating cavity 13, and when the driving end is in a pressed state, the ejection end is away from the bottom surface of the accommodating cavity 13 and drives the second battery 32 to eject from the accommodating cavity 13. In addition, the pop-up assembly may also be an elastic sheet arranged on the bottom surface of the accommodating cavity 13, and when the second battery 32 is installed in the accommodating cavity 13, the second battery 32 abuts against the elastic sheet; when the second battery 32 needs to be taken out of the accommodating cavity 13, the second battery 32 can be pressed to further deform the elastic sheet, and after the pressing is finished, the elastic force of the elastic sheet can eject the second battery 32 from the accommodating cavity 13.

Specifically, a sliding groove is formed in the first housing 11, a sliding rail is formed in the second housing 12, and when the electronic device is switched between the folded state and the unfolded state, the sliding rail is in sliding fit with the sliding groove. Flexible movement between the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 can be ensured.

Alternatively, referring to fig. 13, a DCDC (direct current to direct current) circuit unit 41 is disposed on the main board 4, and the first battery 31 and the second battery 32 are electrically connected to the DCDC circuit unit 41. In the case that the first battery 31 and the second battery 32 supply power to the electronic device together, the electric energy of the second battery 32 can also charge the first battery 31 through the DCDC circuit unit 41, so as to ensure the cruising ability of the electronic device.

Optionally, referring to fig. 3 to 5, the flexible screen 2 is connected to the front surface of the housing 1, and the accommodating cavity 13 is located at the back surface of the housing 1. When the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 move relatively, the display area of the flexible screen 2 can be adjusted to ensure the display function of the front of the electronic device. When the accommodating cavity 13 is located on the back surface of the housing 1, the accommodating space of the electronic device can be increased on the basis of not affecting the aesthetic appearance of the electronic device, so that the second battery 32 can be conveniently installed and used.

Specifically, referring to fig. 5 to 8, the receiving cavity 13 includes an opening at the back of the housing 1, and the cover plate 5 is disposed on the opening. The cover plate 5 may be made of a material having the same material and color as the first housing 11 and the second housing 12, and when the second battery 32 is installed in the accommodating cavity 13, the cover plate 5 may cover the second battery 32 and seal the opening, so as to ensure the appearance consistency of the electronic device and improve the installation stability of the second battery 32.

Referring to fig. 14, an embodiment of the present application further provides a battery operating method of the electronic device, including:

s101, receiving a first input;

s102, responding to the first input, and acquiring the connection state of a second battery and the mainboard;

s103, under the condition that the second battery is electrically connected with the mainboard, the second battery supplies power to the electronic equipment.

Specifically, according to the battery operating method of the electronic device provided by the embodiment of the application, when the second battery is electrically connected with the main board, the second battery can supply power to the electronic device, so that on one hand, the structural integrity and the counterweight balance of the electronic device are improved, on the other hand, the power supply capacity of the electronic device is increased, and the endurance of the electronic device is ensured.

Optionally, the first input includes location information that the electronic device is in a deployed state.

Specifically, under the condition that the electronic device is in the folded state, the first housing is close to the second housing, and at this time, the structure of the electronic device is compact, so that the power consumption of the electronic device can be saved, the endurance of the electronic device is ensured, and the second battery is not needed to be installed. Under the condition that the electronic equipment is in the unfolding state, the first shell is far away from the second shell, and at the moment, the display area of the flexible screen is large, so that the electronic equipment is required to provide high power consumption. The accommodating cavity can be used for installing the second battery so as to facilitate the second battery to be electrically connected with the mainboard.

Optionally, in a case that the second battery is electrically connected to the main board, the method further includes:

detecting an electric quantity value of the first battery;

and under the condition that the electric quantity value of the first battery is smaller than the electric quantity threshold value, the second battery charges the first battery.

Specifically, when the electronic device is in the folded state, the electronic device is powered by the first battery. Under the condition that electronic equipment is in the state of expanding, the second battery passes through the mainboard gives when electronic equipment supplies power, if the electric quantity value of first battery is too low, can influence the length of time of use when electronic equipment is in the state of closing equally. And under the condition that the electric quantity value of the first battery is smaller than the electric quantity threshold value, the second battery charges the first battery, so that the endurance of the first battery can be ensured, and the service life of the electronic equipment in a folding state is prolonged.

Optionally, the first battery supplies power to the electronic device when the second battery is not connected to the motherboard.

Specifically, when the electronic device is in the folded state, the first housing is close to the second housing, and there is not enough space for installing the second battery, so that the first battery is required to supply power to the electronic device. When the electronic equipment is in a folding state but the second battery is not arranged in the accommodating cavity, the electronic equipment can still be supplied with power through the first battery, so that the stable operation of the electronic equipment is ensured.

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

While embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that: various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising:

the flexible screen is connected to the first shell and the second shell;

2. The electronic device of claim 1, further comprising a motherboard secured within the housing and electrically connected to the first battery.

3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a connection contact electrically connected to the main board is provided in the housing chamber, and a connection terminal is provided on the second battery, and the connection contact abuts against the connection terminal when the electronic apparatus is in the unfolded state and the second battery is mounted in the housing chamber.

4. The electronic device of claim 3, wherein the connection contact is disposed on a sidewall of the receiving cavity.

5. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein a pop-up assembly is connected in the accommodating cavity, and when the second battery is mounted in the accommodating cavity, the pop-up assembly is used for popping up the second battery from the accommodating cavity.

6. The electronic device of claim 5, wherein the ejection assembly includes an ejection end and a driving end, the ejection end is movably connected to the bottom surface of the accommodating cavity, the driving end is exposed from the accommodating cavity, and when the driving end is in a pressed state, the ejection end is away from the bottom surface of the accommodating cavity and drives the second battery to eject from the accommodating cavity.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein a sliding slot is disposed on the first housing, and a sliding rail is disposed on the second housing, and the sliding rail is in sliding fit with the sliding slot when the electronic device is switched between the retracted state and the extended state.

8. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein a DCDC circuit unit is provided on the main board, and the first battery and the second battery are both electrically connected to the DCDC circuit unit.

9. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the flexible screen is attached to a front side of the housing and the receiving cavity is located at a back side of the housing.

10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the receiving cavity comprises an opening at a back of the housing, and a cover plate is disposed on the opening.