Foldable Electronic Device and Hinge Mechanism Thereof

    公开(公告)号:US20250155938A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-15

    申请号:US19025301

    申请日:2025-01-16

    Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge mechanism, a flexible display, and an end cover. The first housing and the second housing are unfolded and folded relative to each other via the hinge mechanism. The flexible display continuously covers the first housing, the second housing, and the hinge mechanism, and is fastened to the first housing and the second housing. The hinge mechanism includes a base, and at least a part of the base can be accommodated in a first accommodating groove of the end cover. A side that is of the first housing and that is away from the flexible display is provided with a first appearance surface, and the base is provided with a first arc-shaped groove.

    HINGE MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20240389249A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-21

    申请号:US18789519

    申请日:2024-07-30

    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a base and two rotating components. Each rotating component includes a support arm, a swing arm, and a housing mounting bracket. The two support arms are respectively disposed on two sides of the base and are rotatably connected to the base. The two swing arms are respectively disposed on two sides of the base and are rotatably connected to the base. Each of the two housing mounting bracket is provided with two sliding grooves. For a support arm, a swing arm, and a housing mounting bracket that are located on a same side of the base, the support arm and the swing arm may separately slide in a sliding groove, and projections of sliding directions of the support arm and the swing arm are not parallel in a reference plane perpendicular to the rotation axes of the support arm and the swing arm.

    Folding module and foldable electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US11714461B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-01

    申请号:US17363078

    申请日:2021-06-30

    CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 G06F1/1652 H05K5/0226

    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a folding module and a foldable electronic device. A first protrusion and a first sliding slot are provided between a drive portion and a first connection member. A second protrusion and a second sliding slot are provided between the drive portion and a second connection member. A first drive spring and a second drive spring press against the drive portion. In a process in which the first support member folds or unfolds relative to the second support member, folding or unfolding can be implemented provided that the first support member and the second support member rotate by a relatively small angle, so that a speed of folding or unfolding of the first support member relative to the second support member is increased.

    Hinge mechanism and foldable electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US11703916B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-07-18

    申请号:US17514596

    申请日:2021-10-29

    CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 G06F1/1652 G09F9/301

    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a first lap joint structure disposed on one end of each linkage component rotatably connected to a base, and extends in a direction from one end of the base to a mounting bracket located on a same side as the first lap joint structure, and a second lap joint structure disposed on one side of each support plate and that faces the base and extends in a direction from the side of the support plate to the base, wherein a second surface of the second lap joint structure slides along a surface of the first lap joint structure when two mounting brackets are relatively folded or unfolded.

    Hinge Mechanism and Foldable Electronic Device

    公开(公告)号:US20220137676A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-05

    申请号:US17514596

    申请日:2021-10-29

    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a first lap joint structure disposed on one end of each linkage component rotatably connected to a base, and extends in a direction from one end of the base to a mounting bracket located on a same side as the first lap joint structure, and a second lap joint structure disposed on one side of each support plate and that faces the base and extends in a direction from the side of the support plate to the base, wherein a second surface of the second lap joint structure slides along a surface of the first lap joint structure when two mounting brackets are relatively folded or unfolded.

    FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HINGE MECHANISM THEREOF

    公开(公告)号:US20250169001A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-22

    申请号:US19027876

    申请日:2025-01-17

    Abstract: A foldable electronic device and a hinge mechanism thereof are provided. In addition to the hinge mechanism, the electronic device further includes two housings and a flexible display. The two housings are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the hinge mechanism and are rotatably connected to the hinge mechanism. The hinge mechanism includes a base and a main shaft module. The base includes a bearing surface. The main shaft module includes two rotating assemblies. The two rotating assemblies are disposed on two opposite sides of the base. Each rotating assembly includes a swing arm and a housing fastening bracket, and each housing fastening bracket may be fastened to a housing on a corresponding side. In an unfolded state, the bearing surface independently supports a foldable portion of the flexible display. In a folded state, a screen accommodation space is formed between the two housing fastening brackets and the base.

    Hinge Mechanism and Electronic Device

    公开(公告)号:US20250169002A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-22

    申请号:US19028526

    申请日:2025-01-17

    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a base, a first rotation component, and a second rotation component, and the first rotation component and the second rotation component are disposed on two sides of the base respectively. The first rotation component includes a first support arm, a first rotation plate, a first pin shaft, and a first torsion spring. The first support arm is rotatably coupled to the base. A first side of the first rotation plate is rotatably coupled to the first support arm via the first pin shaft. The first torsion spring is sleeved on the first pin shaft, a first torsion arm of the first torsion spring is fastened to the first support arm, and a second torsion arm of the first torsion spring abuts against the first side of the first rotation plate.

    HINGE MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20240384751A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-21

    申请号:US18789535

    申请日:2024-07-30

    Abstract: The hinge mechanism includes a base and a main hinge module. The base includes a support surface for supporting a flexible display. The main hinge module includes a first rotating component and a second rotating component disposed on two opposite sides of the base. The first rotating component includes a first support plate, and the first support plate includes a first plate surface for supporting the flexible display. The second rotating component includes a second support plate, and the second support plate includes a second plate surface for supporting the flexible display. When the hinge mechanism is in a folded state, an included angle between the first plate surface and a bearing surface is less than an included angle between the second plate surface and the bearing surface, to form display accommodating space between the first plate surface, the second plate surface, and the bearing surface.

    FOLDABLE MODULE AND FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20240357026A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-24

    申请号:US18763922

    申请日:2024-07-03

    CPC classification number: H04M1/022 G06F1/1616 G06F1/1681

    Abstract: A foldable module is provided, including a first connection part, a first pin, a first drive ring, and a first spring. A first pin hole is disposed on the first connection part, and the first pin passes through the first drive ring, the first pin hole, and the first spring. A first convex part and a first concave part are disposed between the first drive ring and the first connection part, and the first convex part is located between the first spring and the first concave part, or the first concave part is located between the first spring and the first convex part. When the first connection part rotates, the first convex part slides out of the first concave part. In a folding or unfolding process, the first convex part slides out of the first concave part, to provide damping force for unfolding or folding.

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