WO2023083039A1 - 折叠铰链和电子设备 - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to the field of mobile terminals, in particular to a folding hinge and electronic equipment including the folding hinge.
- a foldable electronic device usually includes two housings, a folding hinge and a flexible screen.
- the two housings are respectively connected to both sides of the folding hinge, and the two housings can be opened and closed relative to each other under the action of the folding hinge.
- the flexible screen is located on the same side of the two housings and the folding hinge, and the flexible screen is connected to the housing so as to be folded or unfolded during the relative opening and closing of the two housings. In the state where the folding hinge is flattened, the flexible screen is flattened on the surfaces of the two casings and the folding hinge.
- Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a folding hinge and an electronic device, which can overcome problems in related technologies, and the technical solution is as follows:
- an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a folding hinge, which includes a base and two folding assemblies, the two folding assemblies are located on both sides of the base, and the two folding assemblies are connected to The bases are connected and can be relatively opened and closed.
- the folding assembly includes a first swing arm, a second swing arm, a synchronous gear and a support member; the first swing arm is pivotally connected to the base; the second swing arm is pivotally connected to the base, and The pivot axis of the second swing arm and the base is parallel to the pivot axis of the first swing arm and the base; the synchronous gear is located in the base, and the first swing arm It is connected with the second swing arm through the synchronous gear transmission; the support is pivotally connected with the first swing arm, and the support is also linked with the second swing arm. Under the action of the second swing arm, it rotates relative to the first swing arm.
- the supporting member is used to provide support for the flexible screen.
- both the first swing arm and the second swing arm are pivotally connected to the base, both the first swing arm and the second swing arm can rotate relative to the base. Since the first swing arm and the second swing arm are connected through the synchronous gear transmission, when any one of the first swing arm and the second swing arm rotates relative to the base, the other Both will also rotate relative to the base under the action of the synchronous gear.
- the support member is driven by the second swing arm, so that the support member rotates relative to the first swing arm, that is to say, the support member will follow As the first swing arm rotates relative to the base, it will rotate relative to the first swing arm.
- the transmission between the first swing arm and the second swing arm is carried out through the synchronous gear, which has a simple structure, is convenient to manufacture, and has low cost.
- the transmission ratio of the synchronous gear to the first swing arm is smaller than the transmission ratio of the synchronous gear to the second swing arm.
- the rotation angle of the first swing arm will be greater than the rotation angle of the second swing arm, so that the support member swings relative to the first swing arm.
- the arms rotate at a certain angle, so that the support members of the two folding assemblies are relatively inclined, and define a drop-shaped space with the base.
- first swing arm and the second swing arm are spaced apart in a direction parallel to the axis of the synchronous gear.
- the first swing arm includes a first main body part and a first gear part, and the first gear part is located on a side of the first main body part close to the second swing arm.
- the second swing arm includes a second body part and a second gear part, and the second gear part is located on a side of the second body part close to the first swing arm.
- the synchronous gear is located between the first main body part and the second main body part, and meshes with the first gear part and the second gear part.
- the first swing arm when the first swing arm rotates, it can drive the synchronous gear to rotate, and then the synchronous gear can drive the second swing arm to rotate.
- the movement of the first swing arm and the second swing arm is stable and the movement precision is high.
- the diameter of the first gear part is smaller than the diameter of the second gear part. Therefore, the transmission ratio between the synchronous gear and the first gear part is smaller than the transmission ratio between the synchronous gear and the second gear part.
- the orthographic projections of the first gear portion and the second gear portion on a plane perpendicular to the synchronous gear axis at least partially overlap.
- the first gear part and the second gear part close together, the positive plane between the first gear part and the second gear part on the plane perpendicular to the axis of the synchronous gear
- the projections overlap at least partially, so that the overall structure of the folding hinge is more compact.
- the distance between the axes of the synchronous gears of the two folding assemblies is smaller than the distance between the first swing arms of the two folding assemblies and the pivot axis of the base, and is smaller than two The distance between the second swing arm of the folding assembly and the pivot axis of the base. It is beneficial to reduce the volume of the base, so that the size of the folding hinge can be designed smaller and the structure is more compact.
- the synchronizing gears of the two folding assemblies mesh. Based on the above features, by engaging the two synchronous gears, the two folding assemblies can move synchronously during the process of folding and unfolding the two folding assemblies.
- the first swing arm further includes a first end cam, the first end cam is located on the side of the first main body away from the first gear part, the first end cam is connected to the first gear part.
- the first gear part is coaxially arranged.
- the folding hinge further includes a damping mechanism, the damping mechanism is located in the base, and is located on the side of the first body part away from the first gear part, and the damping mechanism is connected with the first end face cam The end face away from the first main body part fits.
- the damping mechanism cooperates with the first end face cam to provide resistance to the first swing arm and hinder the rotation of the first swing arm.
- the damping mechanism When folding is performed by an external force, the external force received by the first swing arm exceeds the resistance exerted by the damping mechanism on the first swing arm, and the first swing arm can rotate. After the external force is removed, the resistance provided by the damping mechanism hinders the rotation of the first swing arm, so that the first swing arm can remain at the current position, preventing the electronic device from closing or unfolding by itself under the action of gravity.
- the damping mechanism includes a second end face cam and an elastic member.
- the second end cam is located at an end of the first end cam away from the first main body, and the second end cam is arranged coaxially with the first end cam.
- the elastic member is located at an end of the second end cam away from the first end cam, and the elastic member is used to provide elastic force to make the second end cam contact with the first end cam.
- the supporting member includes a plate body and an arc-shaped arm, and the arc-shaped arm is located on a side of the plate body close to the first swing arm, and is located on the side of the first swing arm, so One end of the arc-shaped arm is connected to the board, and the other end extends away from the base.
- the side wall of the first swing arm close to the arc-shaped arm has an arc-shaped slot, and the arc-shaped arm is located in the arc-shaped slot and can slide along the arc-shaped slot.
- the support member can rotate around the axis of the arc slot relative to the first swing arm.
- the pivot connection is realized by the cooperation of the arc arm and the arc slot, both of the arc arm and the arc slot are arc-shaped, and the pivot axis is located at the arc arm or the arc slot.
- the support member further includes a driving part, the driving part and the arc-shaped arm are located on the same surface of the board, and the driving part is located on the side of the second swing arm, so
- the driving part has a driving groove, and the driving groove is located on a side of the driving part close to the second swing arm.
- the side wall of the second swing arm has a driving protrusion, and the driving protrusion is located on a side of the second swing arm close to the driving part, and partly located in the driving slot.
- the driving protrusion contacts the side wall of the driving groove, and presses the side wall of the driving groove, pushing the driving part , make the support member rotate around the pivot axis of the support member and the first swing arm, so that the support member is driven by the second swing arm, and the support member and the second swing arm linkage.
- the embodiment of the present disclosure also provides an electronic device, the electronic device includes a folding hinge, a first casing, a second casing and a flexible screen, and the folding hinge is any one of the folding hinges described in the first aspect.
- a folding hinge, the first housing is connected to the first swing arm of one folding assembly in the folding hinge, and the second housing is connected to the first swing arm of the other folding assembly in the folding hinge , the flexible screen is located on the same side of the folding hinge, the first casing and the second casing, and is connected to the first casing and the second casing.
- the support member during the process of opening and closing the first housing and the second housing, the support member will undergo a double-rotational movement, and the support member will be opposite to each other along with the first swing arm.
- the base When the base rotates, it will rotate relative to the first swing arm.
- the relative position of the support member and the first swing arm will change, so that when the two folding components are closed, the two support members present a certain angle, which is different from the
- the base encloses a drop-shaped space to accommodate the flexible screen.
- the transmission between the first swing arm and the second swing arm is carried out through the synchronous gear, which has a simple structure, is convenient to manufacture, and has low cost.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a folding hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Fig. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a folding hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Fig. 6 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram in Fig. 5;
- Fig. 7 is a top view of the folding hinge shown in Fig. 6;
- Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the movement of a folding hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Fig. 9 is a sectional view of I-I in Fig. 7;
- Fig. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a first swing arm provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a folding hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Fig. 12 is a schematic structural view of a support provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Fig. 13 is the II-II sectional view in Fig. 7;
- Fig. 14 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- Words such as “comprises” or “comprising” and similar terms mean that the elements or items listed before “comprising” or “comprising” include the elements or items listed after “comprising” or “comprising” and their equivalents, and do not exclude other component or object.
- Words such as “connected” or “connected” are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. “Up”, “Down”, “Left”, “Right” and so on are only used to indicate the relative positional relationship. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device may be, but not limited to, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a display, or a notebook computer.
- the electronic device includes a folding hinge 100 , a first housing 200 , a second housing 300 and a flexible screen 400 .
- the flexible screen 400 is located on the same side of the folding hinge 100 , the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 , and the flexible screen 400 is connected with the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 .
- the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 can be opened and closed relative to each other.
- the flexible screen 400 is flat on the folding hinge 100 , the first housing 200 and the second housing. 300 surface; when the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 are relatively closed, the flexible screen 400 is folded between the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 .
- the electronic device further includes a bottom plate 500 .
- Fig. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 2 shows the folded state of the electronic device.
- the bottom plate 500 is located at the bottom of the folding hinge 100 .
- the bottom plate 500 is exposed between the first case 200 and the second case 300 , forming a part of the outer surface of the electronic device.
- Fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure. In FIG. 3 , the electronic device is in a half-folded state, that is, a state between the folded state and the unfolded state. As shown in FIG.
- the bottom plate 500 is retracted between the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 driven by the folding hinge 100 .
- the bottom plate 500 is concealed between the first shell 200 and the second shell 300 .
- Fig. 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a folding hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the folding hinge includes a base 110 and two folding components 120 .
- Two folding assemblies 120 are located on two sides of the base 110 , and the two folding assemblies 120 are connected to the base 110 and can be opened and closed relative to each other.
- One of the two folding assemblies 120 is used to connect with the first casing 200, and the other of the two folding assemblies 120 is used to connect to the second casing 300.
- the two folding assemblies 120 are relatively close together, The first casing 200 and the second casing 300 are driven relatively close together.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a folding hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of FIG. 5 .
- the folding assembly 120 includes a first swing arm 121 , a second swing arm 122 , a synchronous gear 123 and a support member 124 .
- Fig. 7 is a top view of the folding hinge shown in Fig. 6 . At least the base 110 and the support 124 are omitted in FIG. 7 . As shown in FIG. 7 , the first swing arm 121 is pivotally connected to the base 110 , and FIG. 7 shows the pivot axis m 1 of the first swing arm 121 and the base 110 .
- the second swing arm 122 is pivotally connected to the base 110 , and the pivot axis m 2 of the first swing arm 121 and the base 110 is shown in FIG. 7 .
- the pivot axis m 2 of the second swing arm 122 and the base 110 is parallel to the pivot axis m 1 of the first swing arm 121 and the base 110 .
- the synchronous gear 123 is located in the base 110, and the synchronous gear 123 drives and connects the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122, so that when the first swing arm 121 rotates around the pivot axis m1 , the second swing arm can be driven by the synchronous gear 123.
- the arm 122 rotates about the pivot axis m 2 .
- the support member 124 is pivotally connected to the first swing arm 121 , and the pivot axis m 3 of the support member 124 and the first swing arm 121 is shown in FIG. 7 .
- the support member 124 is linked with the second swing arm 122 , and the support member 124 can rotate relative to the first swing arm 121 under the action of the second swing arm 122 .
- the first swing arm 121 rotates
- the first swing arm 121 drives the synchronous gear 123 to rotate
- the synchronous gear 123 drives the second swing arm 122 to rotate
- the support member 124 rotates around the pivot axis m under the action of the second swing arm 122 3 turn.
- the supporting member 124 is used to provide support for the flexible screen 400 .
- the support members 124 of the two folding assemblies 120 are coplanar to support the flexible screen 400 in the flattened state.
- both the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 are pivotally connected to the base 110 , both the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 can rotate relative to the base 110 .
- the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 are transmission-connected by the synchronous gear 123, so when one of the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 rotates relative to the base 110, the synchronous gear 123 can drive the first swing arm 123 to rotate.
- the other of the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 also rotates relative to the base 110 .
- the support member 124 is pivotally connected to the first swing arm 121 , and during the rotation of the second swing arm 122 , the support member 124 is driven by the second swing arm 122 so that the support member 124 rotates relative to the first swing arm 121 .
- the arm 121 rotates. This makes the relative position of the support member 124 and the first swing arm 121 change before and after folding, so that when the two folding components 120 are closed, the two support members 124 can present a certain angle.
- the transmission between the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 is carried out through the synchronous gear 123 , which has a simple structure, is convenient to manufacture, and has low cost.
- the transmission ratio between the synchronous gear 123 and the first swing arm 121 is smaller than the transmission ratio between the synchronous gear 123 and the second swing arm 122 .
- the folding hinge changes from the unfolded state to the folded state, the angle at which the first swing arm 121 rotates is greater than the angle at which the second swing arm 122 rotates, and the relative positions of the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 change. While the support member 124 is pivotally connected to the first swing arm 121 , when the position of the second swing arm 122 relative to the first swing arm 121 changes, the support member 124 rotates relative to the first swing arm 121 .
- Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of the movement of a folding hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the folding hinge changes from the unfolded state to the closed state, the first swing arm 121 rotates at an angle of ⁇ 1 , and the second swing arm 122 rotates at an angle of ⁇ 3 , due to the rotation of the second swing arm 122
- the angle is small, so that the support member 124 rotates relative to the first swing arm 121, and the two support members 124 are inclined to each other.
- the two support members 124 and the base 110 form a space similar to the shape of a water drop to accommodate the flexible screen.
- the folding part makes the folding part of the flexible screen bend into a drop shape.
- the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 are spaced apart in a direction parallel to the axis m 4 of the synchronous gear 123 .
- the first swing arm 121 includes a first main body portion 1211 and a first gear portion 1212 , the first gear portion 1212 is located on a side of the first main body portion 1211 close to the second swing arm 122 .
- the second swing arm 122 includes a second main body portion 1221 and a second gear portion 1222 , and the second gear portion 1222 is located on a side of the second main body portion 1221 close to the first swing arm 121 .
- the synchronous gear 123 is located between the first main body part 1211 and the second main body part 1221 , and meshes with the first gear part 1212 and the second gear part 1222 .
- the first gear part 1212 of the first swing arm 121 and the second gear part 1222 of the second swing arm 122 mesh with the synchronous gear 123, so that when the first swing arm 121 rotates, the synchronous gear 123 can be driven to rotate, and then the synchronous The gear 123 drives the second swing arm 122 to rotate.
- the transmission is carried out by gears, the structure is compact, the transmission is stable, the efficiency is high, and the reliability is high.
- the diameter of the first gear part 1212 is smaller than the diameter of the second gear part 1222, so that the transmission ratio between the synchronous gear 123 and the first gear part 1212 is smaller than the transmission ratio between the synchronous gear 123 and the second gear part 1222 .
- the first swing arm 121 , the second swing arm 122 , and the synchronous gear 123 may be connected to the base 110 through pin shafts.
- the first swing arm 121 is connected to the base 110 through a first pin shaft 131 .
- the first main body portion 1211 of the first swing arm 121 has a first connection hole, and the first connection hole is arranged coaxially with the first gear portion 1212 .
- the first pin shaft 131 is installed in the base 110, and the first connecting hole is sleeved outside the first pin shaft 131, so that the first swing arm 121 can rotate around the first pin shaft 131, and during the rotation, the first gear
- the part 1212 also rotates around its own axis to drive the synchronous gear 123 .
- the second swing arm 122 is connected to the base 110 through the second pin shaft 132 .
- the second pin shaft 132 is located on the side of the second main body portion 1221 of the second swing arm 122 away from the second gear portion 1222 , and the second pin shaft 132 is connected with the base 110 so that the second swing arm 122 can rotate around the second pin shaft. 132 turns.
- One of the second pin shaft 132 and the second main body 1221 and the base 110 is a clearance fit, and the other is a transition fit or an integrated structure.
- the second body part 1221 has a second connection hole
- the second pin shaft 132 is clearance fit with the second connection hole
- the second pin shaft 132 is integrated with the base 110 , or is arranged on the base 110
- the second pin shaft 132 is integrated with the second main body 1221, and an insertion hole is provided on the base 110, and the second pin shaft 132 is inserted in the insertion hole, and the second pin shaft 132 is connected to the insertion hole. Hole clearance fit.
- the synchronous gear 123 can be connected with the base 110 through the third pin shaft 133 .
- the third pin shaft 133 is installed in the base 110 , the synchronous gear 123 has an axial through hole, and the synchronous gear 123 is sheathed outside the third pin shaft 133 through the axial through hole.
- the third pin shaft 133 is loosely matched with the axial through hole, so that the synchronous gear 123 can rotate relative to the third pin shaft 133 .
- the distance between the axis m 4 of the synchronous gear 123 of the two folding assemblies 120 is smaller than the distance between the first swing arm 121 of the two folding assemblies 120 and the pivot axis m 1 of the base 110 , and is also smaller than the distance between the two The distance between the second swing arm 122 of the first folding assembly 120 and the pivot axis m 2 of the base 110.
- the distance between the third pin shafts 133 of the two folding assemblies 120 is smaller than the distance between the second pin shafts 132 of the two folding assemblies 120 and also smaller than the first pin shafts of the two folding assemblies 120
- the distance between 131 is beneficial to reduce the volume of the base 110, so that the size of the folding hinge can be designed to be smaller.
- Fig. 9 is an I-I sectional view in Fig. 7 .
- the orthographic projections of the first gear portion 1212 and the second gear portion 1222 on a plane perpendicular to the axis of the synchronous gear 123 at least partially overlap.
- the first gear part 1212 and the second gear part 1222 are staggered in a direction parallel to the axis of the synchronous gear 123 , and interact through the synchronous gear 123 .
- the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 are arranged, it only needs that the first gear part 1212 and the second gear part 1222 can mesh with the synchronous gear 123 .
- the orthographic projections of the two on a plane perpendicular to the axis of the synchronous gear 123 partially overlap, so that the overall structure of the folding hinge is more compact , so that the size of the folding hinge can be designed smaller.
- the synchronous gears 123 of the two folding assemblies 120 are meshed. By engaging the two synchronous gears 123 , the two folding assemblies 120 can move synchronously during the process of closing and unfolding the folding assemblies 120 .
- Fig. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of a first swing arm provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the first swing arm 121 further includes a first end face cam 1213 .
- the first end face cam 1213 is located on a side of the first body portion 1211 away from the first gear portion 1212 .
- the first end face cam 1213 is arranged coaxially with the first gear part 1212 .
- Fig. 11 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a folding hinge provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the folding hinge further includes a damping mechanism 140 .
- the damping mechanism 140 is located in the base 110 , and the damping mechanism 140 is located on a side of the first body part 1211 away from the first gear part 1212 .
- the damping mechanism 140 cooperates with the end surface of the first end cam 1213 away from the first main body portion 1211 .
- the electronic device is usually folded by a user applying an external force.
- the damping mechanism 140 can provide damping during the folding process, so that after the user removes the external force, the electronic device can maintain the shape when the external force is removed.
- the damping provided by the damping mechanism 140 keeps the folding hinge in an unfolded state, so that the electronic device is in an unfolded state.
- the damping provided by the damping mechanism 140 keeps the folding hinge in the closed state, so that the electronic device is in the folded state and will not unfold itself under the influence of gravity or the like.
- the electronic device When the two folding components 120 are in a state between fully unfolded and closed, the electronic device is in a half-expanded state, for example, the flexible screen 400 is folded at 90°, and the external force is removed at this time, and the damping provided by the damping mechanism 140 can also keep the folding hinge. in the half-expanded state.
- the damping mechanism 140 cooperates with the first end cam 1213 to provide resistance to the first swing arm 121 and hinder the rotation of the first swing arm 121 .
- the external force received by the first swing arm 121 exceeds the resistance applied by the damping mechanism 140 to the first swing arm 121 , and the first swing arm 121 can rotate.
- the first swing arm 121 remains at the current position, so that the electronic device maintains the shape when the external force is removed.
- the damping mechanism 140 includes a second end cam 1401 and an elastic member 1402 .
- the second end cam 1401 is located at an end of the first end cam 1213 away from the first main body 1211 , and the first end cam 1213 and the second end cam 1401 are coaxially arranged.
- the elastic member 1402 is located at the end of the second end cam 1401 away from the first end cam 1213 , and the elastic member 1402 is used to provide elastic force to make the second end cam 1401 contact with the first end cam 1213 .
- the second end cam 1401 is sleeved outside the first pin shaft 131 , the second end cam 1401 can move along the axial direction of the first pin shaft 131 , and the second end cam 1401 and the first pin shaft 131 are circumferentially locked. stop, so that the second end face cam 1401 cannot rotate in the circumferential direction relative to the first pin shaft 131 .
- a second end cam 1401 and an elastic member 1402 are respectively provided.
- the two second end cams 1401 are sleeved on the two first pin shafts 131 respectively, and the two second end cams 1401 are connected. Since the two second end cams 1401 are sleeved on two different pin shafts, connecting the two second end cams 1401 can limit the two second end cams 1401 in the circumferential direction, so that the second end cams 1401 is circumferentially locked with the first pin shaft 131 .
- the elastic member 1402 is a spring, and the spring is sleeved on the outside of the first pin shaft 131 .
- the damping mechanism 140 may further include a snap ring 1403 , the snap ring 1403 is sleeved on the first pin shaft 131 , and the spring is located between the second end face cam 1401 and the snap ring 1403 .
- the spring is axially limited by the snap ring 1403 to prevent the spring from loosening.
- Fig. 12 is a schematic structural diagram of a support provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the supporting member 124 includes a plate body 1241 and an arc-shaped arm 1242 .
- the arc arm 1242 is located on a side of the plate body 1241 close to the first swing arm 121 , and the arc arm 1242 is located on a side of the first swing arm 121 .
- One end of the arc arm 1242 is connected to the board body 1241 , and the other end of the arc arm 1242 extends away from the base 110 .
- the first swing arm 121 has an arc groove 1211 a near the side wall of the arc arm 1242 , the arc arm 1242 is located in the arc groove 1211 a, and the arc arm 1242 can slide along the arc groove 1211 a.
- the first main body 1211 of the first swing arm 121 is L-shaped, one end of the first main body 1211 is pivotally connected to the base 110 , and the arc-shaped groove 1211a is located on the end surface of the other end of the first main body 1211 .
- the support member 124 can rotate relative to the first swing arm 121 around the axis of the arc-shaped slot 1211a, that is, the pivot axis m 3 .
- rods such as pin shafts are usually used for pivot connection, and the pivot axis coincides with the axis of the pin shaft, so the position of the pivot axis is limited by the position of the pin shaft.
- the pivot connection is realized by the cooperation of the arc-shaped arm 1242 and the arc-shaped slot 1211a.
- the arc arm 1242 and the arc groove 1211a are arc-shaped, and the pivot axis is located at the axis of the arc arm 1242 or the arc groove 1211a.
- the position of the connecting axis is not limited to structures such as pin shafts, and the layout is more flexible.
- the supporting member 124 further includes a driving part 1243 .
- the driving part 1243 and the arc arm 1242 are located on the same surface of the plate body 1241 , and the driving part 1243 is located on the side of the second swing arm 122 .
- the driving part 1243 has a driving groove 1243a, and the driving groove 1243a is located on a side of the driving part 1243 close to the second swing arm 122 .
- the driving part 1243 is located on the side of the arc-shaped arm 1242 close to the second swing arm 122, that is, between the second swing arm 122 and the arc-shaped arm 1242, so that the first swing arm 121, the second swing arm 122 and support 124 are more compact.
- the driving portion 1243 is located on a side of the pivot axis m 3 between the support member 124 and the first swing arm 121 close to the base 110 .
- the two The two support members 124 will be relatively close together in a figure-eight shape.
- the sidewall of the second swing arm 122 has a driving protrusion 1223 .
- the driving protrusion 1223 is located on a side of the second swing arm 122 close to the driving portion 1243 .
- Fig. 13 is a II-II sectional view in Fig. 7 . As shown in FIG. 13, the driving protrusion 1223 is partially located in the driving groove 1243a.
- one end of the second main body 1221 of the second swing arm 122 is pivotally connected to the base 110, and the driving protrusion 1223 is located at the other end of the second main body 1221, that is, the second main body 1221 is located away from the base. 110 at one end.
- the driving protrusion 1223 is cylindrical, and one end of the driving protrusion 1223 is connected with the second main body 1221 .
- the driving protrusion 1223 is parallel to the pivot axis m 2 of the second swing arm 122 and the base 110 .
- the driving protrusion 1223 contacts the side wall of the driving groove 1243a, and presses the side wall of the driving groove 1243a, pushing the driving part 1243, so that the support member 124 rotates around the pivot axis m 3 turn.
- the driving protrusion 1223 is located at the end of the driving slot 1243 a away from the base 110 .
- the driving protrusion 1223 is located at an end of the driving slot 1243 a close to the base 110 .
- the electronic device also includes a top plate 150, the top plate 150 is located at the top of the top plate 150, and connected to the base 110, the top plate 150 can play a role of shielding and protection, and the base 110 and its internal structure Shielding also prevents external sundries from entering the base 110 and affecting the normal operation of the folding hinge 100 .
- the top plate 150 can also provide a plane area, which is beneficial for supporting the flexible screen 400 .
- Fig. 14 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the electronic device includes a folding hinge 100 , a first casing 200 , a second casing 300 and a flexible screen 400 .
- the folding hinge 100 is any one of the folding hinges shown in FIGS. 1 to 13 .
- the first housing 200 is connected to the first swing arm 121 of one folding assembly 120 in the folding hinge 100
- the second housing 300 is connected to the first swing arm 121 of the other folding assembly 120 in the folding hinge 100 .
- the flexible screen 400 is located on the same side of the folding hinge 100 , the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 , and is connected to the first housing 200 and the second housing 300 .
- the support member 124 will undergo a double-rotation movement, that is, the support member 124 will not only rotate with the first swing arm 121 relative to the base 110, but also rotate relative to the base 110.
- the first swing arm 121 rotates. This makes the relative position of the support member 124 and the first swing arm 121 change before and after folding, so that when the two folding components 120 are closed, the two support members 124 can present a certain angle.
- the transmission between the first swing arm 121 and the second swing arm 122 is carried out through the synchronous gear 123 , which has a simple structure, is convenient to manufacture, and has low cost.
- the electronic device includes two folding hinges 100, and the bases 110 of the two folding hinges 100 are connected as a whole.
- the support 124 of the folding assembly 120 close to the first housing 200 is connected as a whole
- the support 124 of the folding assembly 120 close to the second housing 300 is connected as a whole, so that the two The movements of the 100 folding hinges are more synchronized.
- the number of folding hinges 100 in the electronic device can be set according to the size of the electronic device. For electronic devices with smaller size, fewer folding hinges 100 can be provided, for example, one or two folding hinges 100 can be provided. For larger electronic devices, more folding hinges 100 may be provided, for example, three or more folding hinges 100 may be provided.
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- 一种折叠铰链,其特征在于,包括基座(110)和两个折叠组件(120),两个所述折叠组件(120)位于所述基座(110)的两侧,且均与所述基座(110)相连,并能够相对开合;所述折叠组件(120)包括第一摆臂(121)、第二摆臂(122)、同步齿轮(123)和支撑件(124);所述第一摆臂(121)与所述基座(110)枢接;所述第二摆臂(122)与所述基座(110)枢接,且所述第二摆臂(122)与所述基座(110)的枢接轴线(m 2)平行于所述第一摆臂(121)与所述基座(110)的枢接轴线(m 1);所述同步齿轮(123)位于所述基座(110)中,传动连接所述第一摆臂(121)和所述第二摆臂(122);所述支撑件(124)与所述第一摆臂(121)枢接,且与所述第二摆臂(122)联动,能够在所述第二摆臂(122)的作用下,相对所述第一摆臂(121)转动。
- 根据权利要求1所述的折叠铰链,其特征在于,所述同步齿轮(123)与所述第一摆臂(121)的传动比,小于所述同步齿轮(123)与所述第二摆臂(122)的传动比。
- 根据权利要求1所述的折叠铰链,其特征在于,所述第一摆臂(121)和所述第二摆臂(122)在平行于所述同步齿轮(123)的轴线的方向上间隔布置;所述第一摆臂(121)包括第一主体部(1211)和第一齿轮部(1212),所述第一齿轮部(1212)位于所述第一主体部(1211)靠近所述第二摆臂(122)的一侧;所述第二摆臂(122)包括第二主体部(1221)和第二齿轮部(1222),所述第二齿轮部(1222)位于所述第二主体部(1221)靠近所述第一摆臂(121)的一侧;所述同步齿轮(123)位于所述第一主体部(1211)和所述第二主体部(1221)之间,与所述第一齿轮部(1212)和所述第二齿轮部(1222)啮合。
- 根据权利要求3所述的折叠铰链,其特征在于,所述第一齿轮部(1212)和所述第二齿轮部(1222)在垂直于所述同步齿轮(123)轴线的平面上的正投影至少部分重叠。
- 根据权利要求1~4任一项所述的折叠铰链,其特征在于,两个所述折叠组件(120)的所述同步齿轮(123)的轴线(m 4)的间距,小于两个所述折叠组件(120)的所述第一摆臂(121)与所述基座(110)的枢接轴线(m 1)的间距,且小于两个所述折叠组件(120)的所述第二摆臂(122)与所述基座(110)的枢接轴线(m 2)的间距。
- 根据权利要求1~5任一项所述的折叠铰链,其特征在于,两个所述折叠组件(120)的所述同步齿轮(123)啮合。
- 根据权利要求3所述的折叠铰链,其特征在于,所述第一摆臂(121)还包括第一端面 凸轮(1213),所述第一端面凸轮(1213)位于所述第一主体部(1211)远离所述第一齿轮部(1212)的一侧,所述第一端面凸轮(1213)与所述第一齿轮部(1212)同轴布置;所述折叠铰链还包括阻尼机构(140),所述阻尼机构(140)位于所述基座(110)中,且位于所述第一主体部(1211)远离所述第一齿轮部(1212)的一侧,所述阻尼机构(140)与所述第一端面凸轮(1213)远离所述第一主体部(1211)的端面配合。
- 根据权利要求7所述的折叠铰链,其特征在于,所述阻尼机构(140)包括第二端面凸轮(1401)和弹性件(1402),所述第二端面凸轮(1401)位于所述第一端面凸轮(1213)远离所述第一主体部(1211)的一端,且与所述第一端面凸轮(1213)同轴布置,所述弹性件(1402)位于所述第二端面凸轮(1401)远离所述第一端面凸轮(1213)的一端,用于提供弹力,使所述第二端面凸轮(1401)与所述第一端面凸轮(1213)接触。
- 根据权利要求1~8任一项所述的折叠铰链,其特征在于,所述支撑件(124)包括板体(1241)和弧形臂(1242),所述弧形臂(1242)位于所述板体(1241)靠近所述第一摆臂(121)的一面,且位于所述第一摆臂(121)的侧方,所述弧形臂(1242)的一端与所述板体(1241)相连,另一端沿远离所述基座(110)的方向延伸;所述第一摆臂(121)靠近所述弧形臂(1242)的侧壁具有弧形槽(1211a),所述弧形臂(1242)位于所述弧形槽(1211a)中,且能够沿所述弧形槽(1211a)滑动。
- 根据权利要求9所述的折叠铰链,其特征在于,所述支撑件(124)还包括驱动部(1243),所述驱动部(1243)和所述弧形臂(1242)位于所述板体(1241)的同一面,且所述驱动部(1243)位于所述第二摆臂(122)的侧方,所述驱动部(1243)具有驱动槽(1243a),所述驱动槽(1243a)位于所述驱动部(1243)靠近所述第二摆臂(122)的一侧;所述第二摆臂(122)的侧壁具有驱动凸起(1223),所述驱动凸起(1223)位于所述第二摆臂(122)靠近所述驱动部(1243)的一侧,且部分位于所述驱动槽(1243a)中。
- 一种电子设备,其特征在于,包括折叠铰链(100)、第一壳体(200)、第二壳体(300)和柔性屏(400),所述折叠铰链(100)为如权利要求1~10任一项所述的折叠铰链,所述第一壳体(200)与所述折叠铰链(100)中的一个折叠组件(120)的第一摆臂(121)相连,所述第二壳体(300)与所述折叠铰链(100)中的另一个折叠组件(120)的第一摆臂(121)相连,所述柔性屏(400)位于所述折叠铰链(100)、所述第一壳体(200)和所述第二壳体(300)的同一侧,且与所述第一壳体(200)和所述第二壳体(300)相连。
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