CN113542470A

CN113542470A - Electronic device and control method of electronic device

Info

Publication number: CN113542470A
Application number: CN202110824147.2A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 吴龙兴; 许帅兰
Original assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd
Current assignee: Vivo Mobile Communication Co Ltd
Priority date: 2021-07-21
Filing date: 2021-07-21
Publication date: 2021-10-22
Anticipated expiration: 2041-07-21
Also published as: CN113542470B

Abstract

The application discloses an electronic device and a control method of the electronic device. Wherein, electronic equipment includes: a first screen module; a second screen module; the first screen module is connected with the second screen module through the hinge assembly; the hinge assembly comprises a first driving piece and a second driving piece, wherein the first driving piece and the second driving piece respectively comprise an electro-deformation piece, the electro-deformation piece is connected with the hinge assembly, and the electro-deformation piece can deform in a power-on state; wherein, first driving piece and second driving piece all drive the action of hinge subassembly through electricity deformation piece, make first screen module and second screen module relative motion, and first driving piece can make electronic equipment switch to the state of expanding by fold condition, and the second driving piece can make electronic equipment switch to fold condition by the state of expanding. This application has realized that electronic equipment expandes automatically and folds with automatic under the mode of non-contact, should set up the degree of automation that has promoted the product, can satisfy the diversified user demand of user.

Description

Electronic device and control method of electronic device

Technical Field

The application belongs to the technical field of electronic equipment, and particularly relates to electronic equipment and a control method of the electronic equipment.

Background

In the related art, the mobile phone with the folding function needs to be folded and unfolded manually by a user, cannot be controlled to be folded and unfolded in a non-contact manner, and is poor in user experience.

Disclosure of Invention

The application aims to provide electronic equipment and a control method of the electronic equipment, and at least solves one of the problems that in the prior art, folding and unfolding of a mobile phone cannot be controlled in a non-contact mode, and user experience is poor.

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, where the electronic device includes: a first screen module; a second screen module; the first screen module is connected with the second screen module through the hinge assembly; the hinge assembly comprises a first driving piece and a second driving piece, wherein the first driving piece and the second driving piece respectively comprise an electro-deformation piece, the electro-deformation piece is connected with the hinge assembly, and the electro-deformation piece can deform in a power-on state; wherein, first driving piece and second driving piece all drive the action of hinge subassembly through electricity deformation piece, make first screen module and second screen module relative motion, and first driving piece can make electronic equipment switch to the state of expanding by fold condition, and the second driving piece can make electronic equipment switch to fold condition by the state of expanding.

In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling an electronic device, including: receiving target input of a user to the electronic equipment; and controlling the operation of the electrostrictive element of the first driving element and the electrostrictive element of the second driving element of the electronic device in response to the target input.

In the embodiment of the application, the electronic equipment comprises a first screen module, a second screen module, a hinge assembly, a first driving piece and a second driving piece, wherein the first driving piece and the second driving piece both comprise an electric deformation piece, the electric deformation piece deforms under the power-on state to drive the hinge assembly to move, and the hinge assembly moves to drive the first screen module and the second screen module to move relatively, so that the electronic equipment is switched between the unfolding state and the folding state. That is to say, first screen module, second screen module, hinge subassembly, first driving piece and second driving piece cooperate, have realized that electronic equipment expandes automatically and fold with automatic under the mode of non-contact, should set up the degree of automation that has promoted the product, have promoted the performance of product, can satisfy user diversified user demand.

It can be understood that the first driving piece can enable the electronic equipment to be switched from the folded state to the unfolded state, and the second driving piece can enable the electronic equipment to be switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, so that the portability of the electronic equipment is improved. In addition, along with the expansion or folding of the electronic equipment, the area of the display screen of the electronic equipment is changed, so that the area of the available display area of the display screen can be changed, and the use requirement of a user on a large display screen is met.

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 structural diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application in a folded state;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device deployed to 90 according to one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an electronic device deployed to 180 according to one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic illustration of a portion of a second hinge according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 6 is a schematic illustration of a portion of a first hinge according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 7 is a flow chart diagram of a method of controlling an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 8 is a schematic block diagram of a control apparatus of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 9 is one of the schematic block diagrams of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 10 is a second schematic block diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present application.

Reference numerals:

the correspondence between reference numerals and part names in fig. 1 to 6 is:

100 electronic equipment, 110 first screen module, 112 holding cavity, 120 second screen module, 130 hinge assembly, 132 first hinge piece, 134 second hinge piece, 136 first hinge rod, 138 second hinge rod, 140 flexible part, 142 gear, 144 fixed part, 152 electric deformation part, 154 first driving part, 156 second driving part, 158 limit structure, 160 fastener.

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 100, a control method of the electronic device, a control apparatus of the electronic device, and a readable storage medium according to embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to fig. 1 to 10.

As shown in fig. 1, 2, 3, and 4, an electronic device 100 according to some embodiments of the present application includes: a first screen module 110; a second screen module 120; a hinge assembly 130, through which the first screen module 110 is connected with the second screen module 120; a first driving member 154 and a second driving member 156, wherein each of the first driving member 154 and the second driving member 156 includes an electro-deformable member, and the electro-deformable member is connected to the hinge assembly 130 and can be deformed in a power-on state; the first driving member 154 and the second driving member 156 drive the hinge assembly 130 to move through the electro-deformation member, so that the first screen module 110 and the second screen module 120 move relatively, the first driving member 154 can switch the electronic device 100 from the folded state to the unfolded state, and the second driving member 156 can switch the electronic device 100 from the unfolded state to the folded state.

In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a first screen module 110, a second screen module 120, a hinge assembly 130, a first driving element 154 and a second driving element 156, wherein each of the first driving element 154 and the second driving element 156 includes an electro-deformable element, the electro-deformable element deforms in a power-on state to drive the hinge assembly 130 to move, and the hinge assembly 130 moves to drive the first screen module 110 and the second screen module 120 to move relatively, so that the electronic device 100 is switched between an unfolded state and a folded state. That is to say, the first screen module 110, the second screen module 120, the hinge assembly 130, the first driving member 154 and the second driving member 156 cooperate to realize the automatic unfolding and the automatic folding of the electronic device 100 in a non-contact manner, and this arrangement improves the degree of automation of the product, improves the usability of the product, and can meet the diversified user demands of the user.

It can be appreciated that the first driving member 154 can switch the electronic device 100 from the folded state to the unfolded state, and the second driving member 156 can switch the electronic device 100 from the unfolded state to the folded state, thereby improving the portability of the electronic device 100. In addition, along with the expansion or the folding of the electronic device 100, the area of the display screen of the electronic device 100 changes, so that the area of the available display area of the display screen can be changed, and the use requirement of a user on a large display screen is met.

Specifically, the electro-deformation piece can deform in a power-on state, and the electro-deformation piece recovers deformation in a power-off state.

Specifically, the electronic device 100 may be a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone, a wearable device, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, a mobile computer, an augmented reality device (also referred to as an AR device), a virtual reality device (also referred to as a VR device), a handheld game console, and the like.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2 and 3, the hinge assembly 130 includes a first hinge 132 and a second hinge 134; the first hinge member 132 is connected to the electro-deformable member of the first driving member 154; the second hinge member 134 is connected to the electro-deformable member of the second driving member 156.

In a specific application, the hinge assembly 130 includes a first hinge 132 and a second hinge 134, wherein the first hinge 132 is connected to the electro-deformable member of the first driving member 154, and the second hinge 134 is connected to the electro-deformable member of the second driving member 156.

When the electronic device 100 needs to be unfolded, the electric deformation element of the first driving element 154 is powered on, and the electric deformation element deforms to drive the first hinge element 132 to work, so that the electronic device 100 is switched from the folded state to the unfolded state.

When the electronic device 100 needs to be folded, the electric deformation element of the second driving element 156 is powered on, and the electric deformation element deforms to drive the second hinge element 134 to operate, so that the electronic device 100 is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state.

That is, the first screen module 110, the second screen module 120, the first driving member 154 and the first hinge member 132 cooperate to switch the electronic device 100 from the folded state to the unfolded state. The first screen module 110, the second screen module 120, the second driving member 156 and the second hinge 134 cooperate to switch the electronic device 100 from the unfolded state to the folded state.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 4, 5, and 6, the first hinge 132 and the second hinge 134 each include: a first hinge bar 136 connected to the first screen module 110; a second hinge bar 138 connected to the second screen module 120, the first hinge bar 136 engaging with the second hinge bar 138; a flexible part 140, one end of the flexible part 140 being connected to one of the first hinge lever 136 and the second hinge lever 138, and the other end of the flexible part 140 bypassing the hinge lever connected to the flexible part 140 and being connected to the electro-deformable member; wherein, the winding direction of the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 is the same as the direction of the electronic device 100 switched from the folded state to the unfolded state; the winding direction of the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134 is the same as the direction in which the screen assembly is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state.

Wherein fig. 4 and 5 illustrate the mating configuration of the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 and the second hinge lever 138; fig. 6 shows the mating arrangement of the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134 and the second hinge lever 138.

It is understood that by defining the winding direction of the flexible portion 140, in a cooperative relationship with the state switching direction of the electronic device 100, structural support is provided for the first hinge 132 to switch the electronic device 100 from the folded state to the unfolded state, and for the second hinge 134 to switch the electronic device 100 from the unfolded state to the folded state. Specifically, the winding direction of the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 is opposite to the winding direction of the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134.

In a specific application, the first hinge 132 and the second hinge 134 each include: a first hinge lever 136, a second hinge lever 138, and a flexible portion 140.

Specifically, the winding direction of the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 is the same as the direction in which the electronic device 100 is switched from the folded state to the unfolded state. The winding direction of the flexible part 140 of the first hinge 132 refers to a winding direction from one end of the flexible part 140 connected to the hinge lever to the other end of the flexible part 140 connected to the electro-deformable member. The flexible portion 140 is connected at one end to the second hinge rod 138.

The electro-deformable element of the first driving element 154 deforms in the power-on state to pull the flexible portion 140 to move toward the direction close to the electro-deformable element, and the second hinge rod 138 moves relative to the first hinge rod 136 under the driving of the flexible portion 140, so as to drive the second screen module 120 to move toward the direction away from the first screen module 110, so as to unfold the electronic device 100.

It is understood that, during the process of switching the electronic device 100 from the folded state to the unfolded state, the contact area of the flexible portion 140 and the second hinge rod 138 gradually decreases; in the process of switching the electronic device 100 from the unfolded state to the folded state, the flexible portion 140 is gradually wound around the second hinge rod 138, so that the contact area between the flexible portion 140 and the second hinge rod 138 is increased.

Specifically, the winding direction of the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134 is the same as the direction in which the electronic device 100 is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state. The winding direction of the flexible part 140 of the second hinge 134 refers to a winding direction from one end of the flexible part 140 connected to the hinge lever to the other end of the flexible part 140 connected to the electro-deformable member. The flexible portion 140 is connected at one end to the second hinge rod 138.

The electric deformation element of the second driving element 156 deforms in the power-on state to pull the flexible portion 140 to move toward the direction close to the electric deformation element, and the second hinge rod 138 is driven by the flexible portion 140 to move relative to the first hinge rod 136, so as to drive the second screen module 120 to move toward the first screen module 110, so as to fold the electronic device 100.

It is understood that, during the process of switching the electronic device 100 from the unfolded state to the folded state, the contact area of the flexible portion 140 and the second hinge rod 138 gradually decreases; in the process of switching the electronic device 100 from the folded state to the unfolded state, the flexible portion 140 is gradually wound around the second hinge rod 138, so that the contact area between the flexible portion 140 and the second hinge rod 138 is increased.

The first hinge rod 136 is fixedly connected to the first screen module 110, and the second hinge rod 138 is fixedly connected to the second screen module 120. The second hinge rod 138 moves relative to the first hinge rod 136 to rotate the second screen module 120 relative to the first screen module 110.

In addition, the engagement of the first hinge bar 136 and the second hinge bar 138 ensures the smoothness and smoothness of the movement of the first hinge bar 136 relative to the second hinge bar 138.

Meanwhile, the flexible part 140 is provided such that the flexible part 140 can be wound or separated from the hinge lever.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 4, the electro-deformable member includes at least one electro-deformable portion 152, the electro-deformable portion 152 being connected to the flexible portion 140; the electronic device 100 further includes a power supply portion electrically connected to the electro-deformable portion 152; in the energized state, the electrostrictive portion 152 contracts.

In a specific application, the electro-deformation member includes at least one electro-deformation portion 152, the electro-deformation portion 152 is connected to the flexible portion 140, and the electro-deformation portion 152 is electrically connected to the power supply portion. The power supply portion supplies power, and the electro-deformation portion 152 contracts to drive the hinge assembly 130 to operate.

In some embodiments, when the number of the electro-deformable portions 152 is plural, the plural electro-deformable portions 152 are connected in parallel.

In a specific application, the electro-deformation member includes a plurality of electro-deformation portions 152, each electro-deformation portion 152 is connected to the flexible portion 140, the plurality of electro-deformation portions 152 are electrically connected to the power supply portion, and the plurality of electro-deformation portions 152 are connected in parallel. Thus, the unfolding angle of the electronic device 100 or the folding angle of the electronic device 100 can be determined according to the target input of the user to the electronic device 100. The number of energization of the electro-deformable portions 152 corresponding to different deployment angles is different, and the number of energization of the electro-deformable portions 152 corresponding to different folding angles is different. Since the plurality of electro-deformable portions 152 are connected in parallel, electricity can be supplied to any one of the plurality of electro-deformable portions 152 alone.

Specifically, taking the electronic device 100 as an example for unfolding, the number of the electro-deformation portions 152 of the first driving member 154 is six. Electrifying three of the electro-deformation parts 152, and deforming the three electro-deformation parts 152 to enable the electronic device 100 to be unfolded to 90 degrees; when the six electro-deformation portions 152 are energized, the six electro-deformation portions 152 deform, so that the electronic device 100 can be unfolded to 180 °. The number of electro-deformations 152 may also include: two, three, four, five, eight or ten, not to mention here.

Specifically, taking the foldable electronic device 100 as an example, the number of the electro-deformation portions 152 of the second driving member 156 is six. Electrifying three of the electro-deformation parts 152, and deforming the three electro-deformation parts 152 to enable the electronic device 100 to be folded to 90 degrees; when the six electro-deformation portions 152 are energized, the six electro-deformation portions 152 deform, so that the first screen module 110 and the second screen module 120 can be folded together. The number of electro-deformations 152 may also include: two, three, four, five, eight or ten, not to mention here.

It will be appreciated that in the energized state, the electro-deformable portion 152 contracts to pull the flexible portion 140 and, in turn, the hinge rod connected to the flexible portion 140.

Wherein, the user sends out target input through modes such as bluetooth, gesture, button.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 4, the plurality of electro-deformable portions 152 are sequentially arranged along a direction from the second screen module 120 to the first screen module 110.

In specific application, through the distribution structure who rationally sets up a plurality of electricity deformation portion 152 for a plurality of electricity deformation portion 152 arrange in proper order along second screen module 120 to first screen module 110's direction, like this, draw flexible portion 140 for electricity deformation portion 152 and provide structural support.

It can be understood that, in the power-on state, the electro-deformable portion 152 contracts to pull the flexible portion 140 in a direction away from the connection of the first screen module 110 and the second screen module 120.

In some embodiments, the plurality of electro-deformable portions 152 are sequentially joined end-to-end to enclose a circular configuration.

In specific application, through the distribution structure that rationally sets up a plurality of electricity and send deformation portion 152 for a plurality of electricity send deformation portion 152 end to link in proper order and enclose circular structure, like this, draw flexible portion 140 for electricity and send deformation portion 152 and provide structural support.

It will be appreciated that in the energized state, the electro-deformable portion 152 contracts to pull the flexible portion 140 in the circumferential direction of the circular configuration.

Of course, the distribution shape of the plurality of electrostrictive portions 152 is not limited to a linear shape or a circular shape, and may also be a polygonal shape, a special shape (special shape refers to an irregular shape), a curved shape, and the like, which are not listed here.

In some embodiments, when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134 is in a taut state, and the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 is in a slack state; when the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 is in a taut state, and the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134 is in a slack state.

In a specific application, by properly arranging the matching structures of the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 and the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134, when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134 is in a tight state, and the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 is in a loose state; when the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 is in a taut state, and the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134 is in a slack state.

Specifically, when the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 is in a taut state, and the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134 is in a slack state. At this time, if the user manually unfolds the electronic device 100, the electro-deformable part 152 is not deformed because the electro-deformable part is not powered on, and then the flexible part 140 of the first hinge 132 changes from the tightened state to the loosened state and the flexible part 140 of the second hinge 134 is in the loosened state along with the unfolding of the electronic device 100, so that the flexible parts 140 of the first hinge 132 and the second hinge 134 do not hinder the unfolding of the electronic device 100, and the smoothness of manually unfolding the electronic device 100 can be ensured.

Specifically, when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the flexible portion 140 of the second hinge 134 is in a taut state, and the flexible portion 140 of the first hinge 132 is in a slack state. At this time, if the user folds the electronic device 100 manually, and the electro-deformation element is not powered on, so that the electro-deformation part 152 is not deformed, the flexible part 140 of the second hinge 134 changes from the tightened state to the loosened state along with the unfolding of the electronic device 100, and the flexible part 140 of the first hinge 132 is in the loosened state, so that the folding of the electronic device 100 is not hindered by the flexible parts 140 of the first hinge 132 and the second hinge 134, and the smoothness of manually folding the electronic device 100 can be ensured.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 5 and 6, a gear 142 is disposed on each of the first hinge lever 136 and the second hinge lever 138, and the gear 142 of the first hinge lever 136 is engaged with the gear 142 of the second hinge lever 138.

In a specific application, the first hinge rod 136 and the second hinge rod 138 are both provided with the gear 142, and the gear 142 of the first hinge rod 136 is meshed with the gear 142 of the second hinge rod 138, so that effective and reliable structural support is provided for one of the first hinge rod 136 and the second hinge rod 138 to move relative to the other, and the smoothness of movement can be ensured. And the structure has the advantages of convenient processing and low production cost.

In some embodiments, one of the first and second hinge levers 136 and 138 is provided with a fixed portion 144, and the flexible portion 140 is removably connected to the fixed portion 144.

In a specific application, the fixing portion 144 is provided to detachably connect the flexible portion 140 to the fixing portion 144, that is, the fixing portion 144 has a function of mounting and fixing the flexible portion 140.

The flexible portion 140 and the fixing portion 144 are connected by any one or a combination of the following methods: snap fit, screw, magnetic, and fastening by fasteners 160 (e.g., screws, bolts, or rivets).

The flexible portion 140 is detachably connected with the fixing portion 144, that is, the disassembly and assembly of the flexible portion 140 and the fixing portion 144 and the installation position of the flexible portion 140 and the fixing portion 144 can be determined according to actual conditions, so that the use requirements of products of different models can be met, the adaptability of the products is high, and the use performance of the products is improved.

In some embodiments, the flexible portion 140 includes a wire rope or bowden cable, a flexible rack.

In some embodiments, the electro-deformable member is a memory alloy member.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 2, 3 and 4, the first screen module 110 is provided with a receiving cavity 112, the first driving member 154 and the second driving member 156 are both located in the receiving cavity 112, and a portion of the hinge assembly 130 extends into the receiving cavity 112 to be connected with the electro-deformable member.

In a specific application, the first screen module 110 is provided with the accommodating cavity 112, and the first accommodating cavity 112 has an effect of accommodating the first driving element 154, the second driving element 156 and a portion of the hinge assembly 130, so as to prevent the first driving element 154 and the second driving element 156 from being exposed to affect the appearance of the electronic device 100. Meanwhile, the accommodating cavity 112 also has the function of protecting the first driving member 154 and the second driving member 156, so that the contact probability of water vapor and dirt in the external environment with the first driving member 154 and the second driving member 156 is reduced, and effective and reliable structural support is provided for the normal operation of the electronic device 100.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 4, the first driver 154 and the second driver 156 each further comprise: limiting structure 158 is located and holds chamber 112, and limiting structure 158 is provided with the spacing groove, and the electro-deformation spare is located the spacing inslot.

In a specific application, the first driving member 154 and the second driving member 156 further include a limiting structure 158, the limiting structure 158 is provided with a limiting groove, the electro-deformation member is located in the limiting groove, the limiting groove limits a deformation direction and a deformation path of the electro-deformation member, the occurrence of a displacement situation of the electro-deformation member is avoided, and an effective and reliable structural support is provided for the electro-deformation member to pull the flexible portion 140.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 4, the limiting structure 158 is U-shaped, the limiting structure 158 is disposed around the periphery of the electro-deformable member, and the flexible portion 140 extends into the limiting structure 158 through an opening of the limiting structure 158 and is connected to the electro-deformable member.

In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 includes a first driving member 154, a second driving member 156, a hinge assembly 130, a first screen module 110, and a second screen module 120. The first driving member 154 and the second driving member 156 each include an electro-deformable member. The electro-deformable member comprises at least one electro-deformable portion 152, the electro-deformable portion 152 being a shape memory alloy mass. The shape memory alloy pieces are arranged in a shape of a line or a circle according to the internal space of the electronic device 100. The shape memory alloy blocks are connected end to end, and each shape memory alloy block supplies power independently. The first driver 154 and the second driver 156 each include: a flexible portion 140 (e.g., a flexible cord), a first hinge lever 136, a second hinge lever 138, and a screw, etc. One end of the flexible rope is fixedly connected with the shape memory alloy block, the other end of the flexible rope is wound on the hinge rod according to a certain direction, and the end part of the flexible rope is fixedly connected with the hinge rod (the fixed connection mode can be winding fixed connection or riveting fixed connection and the like).

Contraction is accomplished by individually energizing each shape memory alloy piece such that the shape memory alloy piece increases in temperature. After the shape memory alloy block is contracted, the flexible rope can drive the hinge rod to move, and further the hinge rod moves, so that the purpose of relatively opening/closing the first screen module 110 and the second screen module 120 is achieved.

Unfolding the electronic device 100:

the direction of winding of the flexible cord defining the first hinge 132 is a positive direction. In the initial state, the fixed end of the flexible rope is fixedly connected with the fixed end of the hinge rod in a winding way (fixedly connected in a riveting way). The flexible rope is in a tight state. After the electric deformation element is electrified and heated, the flexible rope is driven by the contraction to move in the contraction direction, so as to drive the second hinge rod 138 to rotate, and the rotating gear 142 of the second hinge rod 138 rotates, so that the first screen module 110 and the second screen module 120 rotate relatively.

The electro-deformable member of the first driving member 154 comprises 6 pieces of shape memory alloy, and when one piece of shape memory alloy contracts, the electronic device 100 expands 30 degrees; when the three shape memory alloy blocks are contracted, the electronic device 100 is unfolded by 90 degrees; the six pieces of shape memory alloy are collapsed and electronic device 100 is unfolded 180 degrees, i.e., fully flattened. When receiving an expansion target input sent by a user through the Bluetooth, the gesture, the key and the like, the electronic device 100 automatically expands by supplying power to the plurality of shape memory alloy blocks according to the user target input. In the initial state, the electronic device 100 is manually unfolded, and at this time, the shape memory alloy is not powered on, and the flexible rope of the first hinge 132 becomes slack from being tightened, so that the manual unfolding action is not hindered.

Folding the electronic device 100:

the process of restoring the electronic device 100 to the initial state by the second driving member 156 and the second hinge 134 is referred to as an auto-close process. The flexible cord of the second hinge 134 is wound in the opposite direction during closing as during unfolding, i.e., in the opposite direction.

After the electric deformation part is electrified and heated, the flexible rope is driven by contraction to move in the contraction direction, so that the second hinge rod 138 is driven to rotate, the gear 142 is driven by rotation of the second hinge rod 138 to rotate, and relative rotation of the first screen module 110 and the second screen module 120 is realized. The second actuator 156 includes 6 pieces of shape memory alloy, and when one piece of shape memory alloy contracts, the electronic device 100 closes 30 degrees; when the 3-shaped memory alloy block contracts, the electronic device 100 is closed by 90 degrees; when the 6 pieces of shape memory alloy contract together, the electronic device 100 returns to the original state, i.e., is completely closed.

When receiving a closing target input sent by a user through the Bluetooth, the gesture, the key and the like, the electronic device 100 is automatically closed according to the closing target input of the user and by powering on a plurality of shape memory alloy blocks. In particular, in the unfolded state, the screen module is manually closed, and at this time, the shape memory alloy block is not powered on, and the flexible rope of the second hinge 134 becomes loose from being tightened, so that the manual unfolding action is not hindered.

The electronic device 100 can be used for relevant non-contact control scenes such as Bluetooth control, WIFI control and gesture control, user experience is greatly improved, and market competitiveness of the electronic device 100 is improved. In addition, the electrostriction piece is a memory alloy piece, and has the advantages of no magnetic field interference, flexible internal space layout and the like.

An embodiment of the present application provides a method for controlling an electronic device, and as shown in fig. 7, the method for controlling an electronic device includes:

step 702, receiving a target input of a user to an electronic device;

and 704, responding to the target input, and controlling the operation of the electrostrictive element of the first driving element and the electrostrictive element of the second driving element of the electronic equipment.

In this embodiment, the electronic device includes a first screen module, a second screen module, a hinge assembly, a first driving member and a second driving member, wherein the first driving member and the second driving member each include an electro-deformable member.

When detecting that the user carries out the target input, the work of the electric deformation piece of the first driving piece and the second driving piece is controlled, the electric deformation piece deforms under the power-on state to drive the hinge assembly to move, and the hinge assembly moves to drive the first screen module and the second screen module to move relatively, so that the electronic equipment is switched between the unfolding state and the folding state. That is to say, first screen module, second screen module, hinge subassembly, first driving piece and second driving piece cooperate, have realized that electronic equipment expandes automatically and fold with automatic under the mode of non-contact, should set up the degree of automation that has promoted the product, have promoted the performance of product, can satisfy user diversified user demand.

Specifically, the control method of the electronic apparatus is for the electronic apparatus as in the above-described embodiment.

In some embodiments, the electro-deformable member of the first actuating member and the electro-deformable member of the second actuating member of the control electronics comprise: determining an unfolding angle of the electronic equipment; and determining the electrifying number of the plurality of the electro-deformation parts of the first driving piece according to the unfolding angle, and electrifying.

In specific application, the electric deformation piece comprises a plurality of electric deformation parts, each electric deformation part is connected with the flexible part, the electric deformation parts are electrically connected with the power supply part, and the electric deformation parts are connected in parallel. In this way, the deployment angle of the electronic device can be determined based on the target input to the electronic device by the user. The number of the electrified parts of the corresponding electro-deformation parts is different according to different unfolding angles. Since the plurality of electrostrictive portions are connected in parallel, current can be supplied to any one of the plurality of electrostrictive portions individually. So as to meet the use requirements of the electronic equipment for unfolding at a plurality of angles.

Specifically, the number of the electrically deformable portions of the first driving member is six. According to the detected target input of the user to the electronic equipment, three of the electro-deformation parts are electrified, and the electronic equipment can be unfolded to 90 degrees due to deformation of the three electro-deformation parts; the six electro-deformation parts are electrified and deformed, so that the electronic equipment can be unfolded to 180 degrees.

In some embodiments, controlling the operation of the electro-deformable member of the first actuating member and the electro-deformable member of the second actuating member of the electronic device comprises: determining a folding angle of the electronic equipment; and determining the electrifying number of the plurality of the electro-deformation parts of the second driving piece according to the folding angle, and electrifying.

In specific application, the electric deformation piece comprises a plurality of electric deformation parts, each electric deformation part is connected with the flexible part, the electric deformation parts are electrically connected with the power supply part, and the electric deformation parts are connected in parallel. In this way, the folding angle of the electronic device can be determined according to the target input of the user to the electronic device. The number of electrified parts of the corresponding electro-deformation parts is different according to different folding angles. Since the plurality of electrostrictive portions are connected in parallel, current can be supplied to any one of the plurality of electrostrictive portions individually. So as to meet the use requirements of folding the electronic equipment at a plurality of angles.

Specifically, the number of the electro-deformation portions of the second driving member is six. According to the detected target input of the user to the electronic equipment, three of the electro-deformation parts are electrified, and the electronic equipment can be folded to 90 degrees due to the deformation of the three electro-deformation parts; the six electro-deformation parts are electrified and deformed, so that the first screen module and the second screen module can be folded together.

As shown in fig. 8, an embodiment of the present application provides a control apparatus 800 of an electronic device, where the control apparatus 800 of the electronic device includes:

a receiving module 802, configured to receive a target input of an electronic device from a user;

and the executing module 804 is used for responding to the target input and controlling the operation of the electrostrictive element of the first driving element and the electrostrictive element of the second driving element of the electronic equipment.

In this embodiment, the electronic device includes a first screen module, a second screen module, a hinge assembly, a first driving member and a second driving member, wherein the first driving member and the second driving member each include an electro-deformable member. The control apparatus 800 of the electronic device includes a receiving module 802 and an executing module 804.

When the receiving module 802 receives a target input from a user, the executing module 804 controls the operation of the electro-deformable element, the electro-deformable element deforms in a power-on state to drive the hinge assembly to move, and the hinge assembly moves to drive the first screen module and the second screen module to move relatively, so that the electronic device is switched between the unfolding state and the folding state. That is to say, first screen module, second screen module, hinge subassembly, first driving piece and second driving piece cooperate, have realized that electronic equipment expandes automatically and fold with automatic under the mode of non-contact, should set up the degree of automation that has promoted the product, have promoted the performance of product, can satisfy user diversified user demand.

It can be understood that through the relative motion between the first screen module and the second screen module, the electronic equipment can be switched between the unfolding state and the folding state, and the portability of the electronic equipment is improved. In addition, along with the expansion or folding of the electronic equipment, the area of the display screen of the electronic equipment is changed, so that the area of the available display area of the display screen can be changed, and the use requirement of a user on a large display screen is met.

In some embodiments, the execution module 804 is to: determining an unfolding angle of the electronic equipment; and determining the electrifying number of the plurality of the electro-deformation parts of the first driving piece according to the unfolding angle, and electrifying.

In some embodiments, the execution module 804 is to: determining a folding angle of the electronic equipment; and determining the electrifying number of the plurality of the electro-deformation parts of the second driving piece according to the folding angle, and electrifying.

The control device 800 of the electronic device in the embodiment of the present application may be a device, or may be a component, an integrated circuit, or a chip in a terminal. The device can be mobile electronic equipment or non-mobile electronic equipment. By way of example, the Mobile electronic device may be a Mobile phone, a tablet Computer, a notebook Computer, a palm top Computer, an in-vehicle electronic device, a wearable device, an Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer (UMPC), a netbook or a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), and the like, and the non-Mobile electronic device may be a server, a Network Attached Storage (NAS), a Personal Computer (Personal Computer, PC), a Television (TV), a teller machine, a self-service machine, and the like, and the embodiments of the present application are not limited in particular.

The control device 800 of the electronic apparatus in the embodiment of the present application may be a device having an operating system. The operating system may be an Android (Android) operating system, an ios operating system, or other possible operating systems, and embodiments of the present application are not limited specifically.

The control device 800 of the electronic device provided in this embodiment of the application can implement each process implemented in the control method embodiment of the electronic device in fig. 7, and is not described here again to avoid repetition.

Optionally, as shown in fig. 9, an electronic device 900 is further provided in this embodiment of the present application, and includes a processor 902, a memory 904, and a program or an instruction stored in the memory 904 and executable on the processor 902, where the program or the instruction is executed by the processor 902 to implement each process of the control method embodiment of the electronic device 900, and can achieve the same technical effect, and in order to avoid repetition, details are not repeated here.

It should be noted that the electronic device 900 in the embodiment of the present application includes the mobile electronic device 900 and the non-mobile electronic device 900 described above.

Fig. 10 is a schematic hardware structure diagram of an electronic device 1000 implementing an embodiment of the present application.

The electronic device 1000 includes, but is not limited to: radio unit 1002, network module 1004, audio output unit 1006, input unit 1008, sensors 1028, display unit 1014, user input unit 1022, interface unit 1020, memory 1018, and processor 1030.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the electronic device 1000 may further comprise a power source (e.g., a battery) for supplying power to various components, and the power source may be logically connected to the processor 1030 through a power management system, so as to implement functions of managing charging, discharging, and power consumption through the power management system. The electronic device structure shown in fig. 10 does not constitute a limitation of the electronic device, and the electronic device 1000 may include more or less components than those shown, or combine some components, or arrange different components, and thus, the description is omitted here.

The user input unit 1022 is configured to receive a target input of the electronic device 1000 from a user; and a processor 1030 configured to control operation of the electro-deformable member of the first driving member and the electro-deformable member of the second driving member of the electronic device in response to the target input.

In this embodiment, when a user performs a target input, the operation of the electro-deformable element is controlled, the electro-deformable element deforms in the power-on state to drive the hinge assembly to move, and the hinge assembly moves to drive the first screen module and the second screen module to move relatively, so that the electronic device 1000 is switched between the unfolded state and the folded state. That is to say, first screen module, second screen module, hinge subassembly, first driving piece and second driving piece cooperate, have realized that electronic equipment 1000 expandes automatically and fold with automatic under the mode of non-contact, should set up the degree of automation that has promoted the product, have promoted the performance of product, can satisfy the user demand of user's diversification.

It can be understood that, through the relative motion between the first screen module and the second screen module, the electronic device 1000 can be switched between the unfolded state and the folded state, and the portability of the electronic device 1000 is improved. In addition, along with the expansion or the folding of the electronic device 1000, the area of the display screen of the electronic device 1000 changes, so that the area of the available display area of the display screen can be changed, and the use requirement of a user on a large display screen is met.

In some embodiments, processor 1030 is configured to determine an angle of deployment for electronic device 1000; and determining the electrifying number of the plurality of the electro-deformation parts of the first driving piece according to the unfolding angle, and electrifying.

In some embodiments, the number of the plurality of electro-deformable portions of the second driver that are energized is determined and energized based on the fold angle.

It should be understood that, in the embodiment of the present application, the radio frequency unit 1002 may be configured to send and receive information or send and receive signals during a call, and in particular, receive downlink data of a base station or send uplink data to the base station. Radio frequency unit 1002 includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, a transceiver, a coupler, a low noise amplifier, a duplexer, and the like.

The network module 1004 provides wireless broadband internet access to the user, such as assisting the user in emailing, browsing web pages, and accessing streaming media.

The audio output unit 1006 may convert audio data received by the radio frequency unit 1002 or the network module 1004 or stored in the memory 1018 into an audio signal and output as sound. Also, the audio output unit 1006 may also provide audio output related to a specific function performed by the electronic apparatus 1000 (e.g., a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.). The audio output unit 1006 includes a speaker, a buzzer, a receiver, and the like.

The input unit 1008 is used to receive audio or video signals. The input Unit 1008 may include a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 1010 and a microphone 1012, and the Graphics Processing Unit 1010 processes image data of still pictures or video obtained by an image capturing device such as a camera in a video capturing mode or an image capturing mode. The processed image frames may be displayed on the display unit 1014, or stored in the memory 1018 (or other storage medium), or transmitted via the radio frequency unit 1002 or the network module 1004. The microphone 1012 may receive sound and may be capable of processing the sound into audio data, and the processed audio data may be converted into a format output transmittable to a mobile communication base station via the radio frequency unit 1002 in case of a phone call mode.

The electronic device 1000 also includes at least one sensor 1028 such as a fingerprint sensor 1028, a pressure sensor 1028, an iris sensor 1028, a molecular sensor 1028, a gyroscope, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, an infrared sensor 1028, a light sensor 1028, a motion sensor 1028, and other sensors 1028.

The display unit 1014 is used to display information input by a user or information provided to the user. The display unit 1014 may include a display panel 1016, and the display panel 1016 may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display, an organic light emitting diode, or the like.

The user input unit 1022 may be used to receive input numeric or character information and generate key signal inputs related to user settings and function control of the electronic device 1000. Specifically, the user input unit 1022 includes a touch panel 1024 and other input devices 1026. Touch panel 1024, also referred to as a touch screen, may collect touch operations by a user on or near it. Touch panel 1024 can include two portions, a touch detection device and a touch controller. The touch detection device detects the touch direction of a user, detects a signal brought by touch operation and transmits the signal to the touch controller; the touch controller receives touch information from the touch sensing device, converts the touch information into touch point coordinates, sends the touch point coordinates to the processor 1030, and receives and executes commands sent by the processor 1030. Other input devices 1026 may include, but are not limited to, a physical keyboard, function keys (e.g., volume control keys, switch keys, etc.), a trackball, a mouse, and a joystick, which are not described in detail herein.

Further, the touch panel 1024 can be overlaid on the display panel 1016, and when the touch panel 1024 detects a touch operation thereon or nearby, the touch operation is transmitted to the processor 1030 to determine the type of the touch event, and then the processor 1030 provides a corresponding visual output on the display panel 1016 according to the type of the touch event. The touch panel 1024 and the display panel 1016 may be provided as two separate components or may be integrated into one component.

The interface unit 1020 is an interface for connecting an external device to the electronic apparatus 1000. For example, the external device may include a wired or wireless headset port, an external power supply (or battery charger) port, a wired or wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device having an identification module, an audio input/output (I/O) port, a video I/O port, an earphone port, and the like. The interface unit 1020 may be used to receive input (e.g., data information, power, etc.) from an external device and transmit the received input to one or more elements within the electronic apparatus 1000 or may be used to transmit data between the electronic apparatus 1000 and the external device.

Memory 1018 may be used to store software programs as well as various data. The memory 1018 may mainly include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area may store an operating system, an application program required for at least one function (such as a sound playing function, an image playing function, and the like), and the like; the storage data area may store data (such as audio data, a phonebook, etc.) created according to the use of the mobile terminal, and the like. Additionally, memory 1018 may include high-speed random access memory 1018, and may also include non-volatile memory 1018, such as at least one piece of disk memory 1018, flash memory devices, or other volatile solid state memory 1018.

The processor 1030 performs various functions and processes for the electronic device 1000 by executing or executing software programs and/or modules stored in the memory 1018, as well as invoking data stored in the memory 1018, thereby monitoring the electronic device 1000 as a whole. Processor 1030 may include one or more processing units; preferably, processor 1030 may integrate application processor 1030 and modem processor 1030, wherein application processor 1030 primarily handles operating systems, user interfaces, application programs, and the like, and modem processor 1030 primarily handles wireless communications.

The embodiment of the present application further provides a readable storage medium, where a program or an instruction is stored on the readable storage medium, and when the program or the instruction is executed by the processor 1030, the program or the instruction implements each process of the control method embodiment of the electronic device 1000, and can achieve the same technical effect, and in order to avoid repetition, details are not repeated here.

Wherein the processor 1030 is the processor 1030 in the electronic device 1000 in the above embodiments. Readable storage media, including computer-readable storage media, such as computer Read-Only Memory 1018 (ROM), Random Access Memory 1018 (RAM), magnetic or optical disk, and so forth.

The embodiment of the present application further provides a chip, where the chip includes a processor 1030 and a communication interface, the communication interface is coupled to the processor 1030, and the processor 1030 is configured to run a program or an instruction, so as to implement each process of the above information processing method embodiment, and achieve the same technical effect, and in order to avoid repetition, the description is omitted here. It should be understood that the chips mentioned in the embodiments of the present application may also be referred to as system-on-chip, system-on-chip or system-on-chip, etc.

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:

a first screen module;

a second screen module;

the first screen module is connected with the second screen module through the hinge assembly;

the hinge assembly comprises a first driving piece and a second driving piece, wherein the first driving piece and the second driving piece respectively comprise an electro-deformation piece, the electro-deformation piece is connected with the hinge assembly, and the electro-deformation piece can deform in a power-on state;

the first driving piece and the second driving piece drive the hinge assembly to move through the electric deformation piece, so that the first screen module and the second screen module move relatively, the first driving piece can enable the electronic equipment to be switched from a folded state to an unfolded state, and the second driving piece can enable the electronic equipment to be switched from the unfolded state to the folded state.

2. The electronic device of claim 1,

the hinge assembly includes a first hinge and a second hinge;

the first hinge part is connected with the electro-deformation part of the first driving part;

the second hinged part is connected with the electric deformation part of the second driving part.

3. The electronic device of claim 2, wherein the first hinge and the second hinge each comprise:

the first hinge rod is connected with the first screen module;

the second hinge rod is connected with the second screen module, and the first hinge rod is meshed with the second hinge rod;

one end of the flexible part is connected with one of the first hinge rod and the second hinge rod, and the other end of the flexible part bypasses the hinge rod connected with the flexible part and is connected with the electro-deformation piece;

wherein a winding direction of the flexible portion of the first hinge is the same as a direction in which the electronic device is switched from the folded state to the unfolded state; the winding direction of the flexible part of the second hinge is the same as the direction in which the screen assembly is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state.

4. The electronic device of claim 3,

the electro-deformation piece comprises at least one electro-deformation part, and the electro-deformation part is connected with the flexible part;

the electronic equipment further comprises a power supply part which is electrically connected with the electro-deformation part;

wherein, in the energized state, the electro-deformable portion contracts.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein when the number of the electro-deformable portions is plural,

the plurality of the electro-deformation portions are connected in parallel.

6. The electronic device of claim 5,

the plurality of the electro-deformation parts are sequentially arranged along the direction from the second screen module to the first screen module; or

A plurality of the electro-deformation parts are sequentially connected end to enclose a circular structure.

7. The electronic device of claim 3,

when the electronic device is in the unfolded state, the flexible part of the second hinge is in a tightened state, and the flexible part of the first hinge is in a relaxed state;

when the electronic device is in the folded state, the flexible portion of the first hinge is in a taut state, and the flexible portion of the second hinge is in a slack state.

8. The electronic device of claim 3,

gears are arranged on the first hinge rod and the second hinge rod, and the gear of the first hinge rod is meshed with the gear of the second hinge rod; and/or

One of the first hinged rod and the second hinged rod is provided with a fixing part, and the flexible part is detachably connected with the fixing part.

9. The electronic device of claim 3,

the flexible part comprises a steel wire rope or a steel wire flexible shaft and a flexible rack; and/or

The electro-deformation piece is a memory alloy piece.

10. The electronic device of any of claims 1-9,

the first screen module is provided with an accommodating cavity, the first driving piece and the second driving piece are both located in the accommodating cavity, and one part of the hinge assembly extends into the accommodating cavity to be connected with the electric deformation piece.

11. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein the first driver and the second driver each further comprise:

and the limiting structure is positioned in the accommodating cavity and provided with a limiting groove, and the electric deformation piece is positioned in the limiting groove.

12. A method of controlling an electronic device, comprising:

receiving target input of a user to the electronic equipment;

and responding to the target input, and controlling the operation of the electrostrictive element of the first driving element and the electrostrictive element of the second driving element of the electronic equipment.

13. The method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the controlling of the operation of the electro-deformable member of the first driving member and the electro-deformable member of the second driving member of the electronic device comprises:

determining a deployment angle of the electronic device;

and determining the electrifying number of the plurality of the electro-deformation parts of the first driving piece according to the unfolding angle, and electrifying.

14. The method for controlling an electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the controlling of the operation of the electro-deformable member of the first driving member and the electro-deformable member of the second driving member of the electronic device comprises:

determining a folding angle of the electronic device;

and determining the electrifying number of the plurality of the electro-deformation parts of the second driving piece according to the folding angle, and electrifying.