A folding apparatus, comprising: a base plate (1) used for supporting an electronic device or a miniature electric device; a telescopic mechanism (2) one end of which is fitted with the base plate (1), and the other end of which is fitted with the electronic device or the miniature electric device. The base plate (1) is provided with a receiving groove (3), and a locking mechanism (4) is provided between the telescopic mechanism (2) and the receiving groove (3). The present apparatus may be used for a folding fan and a folding table lamp, the body size of the folded electronic product is smaller, and the apparatus has the advantages of being convenient to fold and having good portability.