CN108769303A - Display screen assembly, electronic device, foldable display device and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The application discloses display screen subassembly and electron device, folding display device, the display screen subassembly includes first display area and second display area, first display area and second display area are collapsible, after first display area and second display area are folding, first display area and the range upon range of setting of second display area, and at least part display area of first display area expose in the second display area in order to form folding display area, folding display area is used for showing indicating information. According to the display screen subassembly of this application, through setting up folding display area, when the display screen subassembly is in fold condition, the user need not to expand the display screen subassembly and just can carry out relevant operation through folding display area, and the power consumption of display screen subassembly can also be saved to the in-service use that from this can convenience of customers. The display screen assembly occupies a small space and is convenient to operate, so that the practicability of the display screen assembly can be improved.

Description

Display assembly and electronic device, foldable display device and control method thereof

technical field

The present application relates to the technical field of communications, and in particular to a display screen component, an electronic device, and a foldable display device.

Background technique

With the development of technology, electronic devices with foldable display screens are becoming more and more popular among consumers. Typically, a foldable display includes two sub-displays. When the display screen is in the folded state, the display surfaces of the two sub-display screens are completely overlapped. When the user performs some simple operations such as answering calls, viewing information, and listening to music, the screen still needs to be unfolded, which is very inconvenient.

Contents of the invention

This application aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this reason, the present application proposes a display screen assembly, which has the advantages of convenient operation and power saving.

The application also proposes an electronic device provided with the above-mentioned display screen assembly.

The present application further proposes a foldable display device provided with the above-mentioned display screen assembly.

The present application also proposes a control method for a foldable display device.

According to the display screen assembly of the embodiment of the present application, the display screen assembly includes a first display area and a second display area, the first display area and the second display area are foldable, and the first display area and the second display area are foldable. After the second display area is folded, the first display area and the second display area are stacked, and at least part of the first display area is exposed to the second display area to form a folded display area, so The above-mentioned folded display area is used for displaying instruction information.

According to the display screen assembly of the embodiment of the present application, by setting the folding display area, when the display screen assembly is in the folded state, the user can perform related operations through the folding display area without unfolding the display screen assembly, thereby facilitating the actual operation of the user. It also saves power consumption of the display assembly. The display screen assembly occupies a small space and is easy to operate, thereby improving the practical performance of the display screen assembly.

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application includes the display screen assembly according to the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application.

According to the electronic device of the embodiment of the present application, by setting the above-mentioned display screen assembly, the display screen assembly is provided with a folding display area. When the display screen assembly is in the folded state, the user can perform related operations through the folding display area without unfolding the display screen assembly. Therefore, the actual use of the user can be facilitated, and the power consumption of the display screen assembly can be saved, thereby improving the practical performance of the electronic device.

A foldable display device according to an embodiment of the present application includes: a first display area and a second display area, the first display area and the second display area are foldable, and the size of the first display area is larger than the The size of the second display area is such that after the first display area and the second display area are folded, at least part of the first display area is exposed on the second display area to form a folded display area, and the folded display area The area is used to display indication information, and the indication information is used to indicate status information of the display device.

According to the foldable display device of the embodiment of the present application, by setting the first display area and the second display area with different sizes, when the display device is in the folded state, a folded display area can be formed on the first display area, and the folded display area can Used to display indication information when the display device is in a folded state. When the display device is in the folded state, the user can directly view and process the instruction information through the folded display area, the operation is more convenient, and the power consumption of the display device can be saved, thereby improving the performance of the display device.

The method for controlling a foldable display device according to an embodiment of the present application includes: when detecting that the first display area and the second display are in a folded state, enabling the information prompt function of the folded display area; When the first display area and the second display are in the unfolded state, the information prompt function of the folded display area is cancelled.

According to the control method of the foldable display device according to the embodiment of the present application, the operation is relatively convenient, and the intelligent control of the display device can be realized, which not only facilitates the actual use of the user, but also improves the user's operating experience and the practical performance of the display device.

Additional aspects and advantages of the 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 application.

Description of drawings

The above and/or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a display screen assembly in a folded state according to a first embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the display screen assembly according to the first embodiment of the present application when it is in an unfolded state, wherein the angle between the first display area and the second display area is 90°;

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the display screen assembly in the unfolded state according to the first embodiment of the present application, wherein the angle between the first display area and the second display area is 180°;

4 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the display screen assembly in a folded state according to the second embodiment of the present application;

5 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the display screen assembly in a folded state according to the third embodiment of the present application;

6 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the display screen assembly in a folded state according to the fourth embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 7 is a top view of a display screen assembly in a deployed state according to a fifth embodiment of the present application;

Fig. 8 is a top view of a display screen assembly in a folded state according to a fifth embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 9 is a schematic structural diagram of a display screen assembly in an unfolded state according to a sixth embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a foldable display device according to an embodiment of the present application.

Reference signs:

display screen assembly 100,

The first display area 1, the first display surface 1a, the second sub-display screen 11,

The second display area 2, the second display surface 2a, the first sub-display screen 21,

The folding display area 3, the first area 31, the second area 32,

flexible piece 4,

Spindle 5,

Bending display area 6,

electronic device 200,

Display device 300.

Detailed ways

Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the figures are exemplary, and are only for explaining the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "length", "width" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description. It is not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed, or operate in a particular orientation, and thus should not be construed as limiting the application. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features. In the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

In the description of this application, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection or a detachable connection. Connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected or electrically connected; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediary, and it can be the internal communication of two components. Those of ordinary skill in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application in specific situations.

The following describes a display screen assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present application with reference to FIGS. 1-11 , and the display screen assembly 100 can be used in an electronic device 200 .

As shown in FIGS. 1-8 , the display screen assembly 100 according to the embodiment of the present application may include a first display area 1 and a second display area 2 , and the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 are foldable. After the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 are folded, the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be arranged in layers, and at least part of the display area of the first display area 1 is exposed to the second display area 2 to form a The folded display area 3 can be used to display indication information.

It can be understood that the display screen assembly 100 can have a folded state and an unfolded state. Wherein, the first display area 1 may be provided with a first display surface 1a, and the second display area 2 may be provided with a second display surface 2a. When the display screen assembly 100 is in the unfolded state, both the first display surface 1 a and the second display surface 2 a can be used as an operation area and a control area of the display screen assembly 100 . When the display screen assembly 100 is in the folded state, the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be stacked, and part of the display area on the first display surface 1a can be exposed to form a folded display area 3, which can be used for The indication information when the display screen assembly 100 is in the folded state is displayed.

Specifically, when the user uses the electronic device 200, the display screen assembly 100 can be adjusted to the unfolded state, and at this time, both the first display surface 1a and the second display surface 2a can be in an exposed state, thereby presenting a The larger operation interface brings great convenience to the actual use of users. After the use of the electronic device 200 is completed, the electronic device 200 can be adjusted to a folded state, a part of the first display surface 1a can be stacked with the second display surface 2a, and another part of the first display surface 1a can be exposed to form an electronic display. The folded display area 3 of the device 200 . When the display screen assembly 100 is in the folded state, the foldable display area 3 can display the instruction information of the electronic device 200, and the user can perform some operations through the foldable display area 3 without unfolding the display screen assembly 100, thereby facilitating the actual operation of the user. The power consumption of the display screen assembly 100 can also be saved.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 1-3 , the electronic device 200 may be a mobile phone, and the display screen assembly 100 of the electronic device 200 includes a first display area 1 and a second display area 2 . When the user uses the mobile phone normally (watching video, chatting, etc.), the display screen assembly 100 can be adjusted to the unfolded state, and the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can work simultaneously. After the use of the electronic device 200 is completed, the display screen assembly 100 can be adjusted to a folded state. At this time, the occupied space of the mobile phone is reduced and it is convenient to carry. When the user performs some basic operations such as answering calls, listening to music, and reading information, the user can directly perform operations by folding the display area 3 without unfolding the display screen assembly 100 . Therefore, through the above setting, the user's actual operation can be brought great convenience, and the power consumption of the display screen assembly 100 can be reduced, saving the user's use cost.

According to the display screen assembly 100 of the embodiment of the present application, by setting the folding display area 3, when the display screen assembly 100 is in the folded state, the user can perform some operations through the folding display area 3 without unfolding the display screen assembly 100, which can facilitate The actual use of the user can also save the power consumption of the display screen assembly 100 . The display screen assembly 100 occupies a small space and is easy to operate, thereby improving the practical performance of the display screen assembly 100 .

As shown in FIG. 4, according to some embodiments of the present application, the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be connected through a flexible member 4, so that the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be connected The connection is softer and can improve the user experience. For example, the flexible part 4 can be made of silicone material. Wherein, both ends of the flexible member 4 can be respectively connected with the rotating ends of the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 (the end close to the flexible member 4 ). The flexible member 4 can elastically deform as the unfolding angle of the display screen assembly 100 changes. When the display screen assembly 100 is in a folded state, the elastic deformation of the flexible member 4 is the largest. It can be understood that the texture of the flexible member 4 is relatively soft, and when the display screen assembly 100 is unfolded and folded, the flexible member 4 can softly cooperate with the first display area 1 and the second display area 2, thereby improving the user's usability. comfort.

As shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 5-Fig. 6, according to some embodiments of the present application, the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be rotatably connected by a rotating shaft 5, thereby making the overall structure of the display screen assembly 100 more compact. Simple. In a specific example of the present application, the rotating shaft 5 may include a first connecting member, a second connecting member and a rotating shaft, one end of the first connecting member is connected to the rotating end of the first display area 1 (an end close to the rotating shaft 5 ), The other end of the first connecting piece is sleeved on the rotating shaft. One end of the second connecting piece is connected to the rotating end of the second display area 2 (the end close to the rotating shaft 5 ), and the other end of the second connecting piece is sleeved on the rotating shaft. When the display screen assembly 100 is folded or unfolded, the first display area 1 can drive the first connecting part to rotate relative to the rotating shaft, and the second display area 2 can drive the second connecting part to rotate relative to the rotating shaft. When the display screen assembly 100 is rotated to the deployment angle required by the user, both the first connecting member and the second connecting member can remain stationary relative to the rotation axis, so that the display screen assembly 100 can be stably maintained at the current deployment angle, which is convenient for the user. actual use.

As shown in FIG. 9, according to some embodiments of the present application, there may be a bendable bending display area 6 between the first display area 1 and the second display area 2, and the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 The display area 6 can be bent relative to the bent display area 6, thereby making the overall structure of the display screen assembly 100 simpler. Specifically, the bending display area 6 can be a piece of flexible material, so that the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be bent relative to the bending display area 6 .

In some embodiments of the present application, the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be connected flexibly, and the flexible connection can improve the structural flexibility of the display screen assembly 100 , thereby improving user comfort. For example, the display screen assembly 100 can be a flexible screen, and the first display area 1 , the second display area 2 and the bending display area 6 can all be flexible material pieces. Optionally, the first display area 1 , the second display area 2 and the bent display area 6 can be integrally formed, thereby making the overall structure of the display screen assembly 100 simpler and easier to assemble.

In some embodiments of the present application, the bending display area 6 can be an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display, liquid crystal display) display screen, and both the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode, organic light-emitting diode) display screen, so that the overall structure of the display screen assembly 100 can be simplified. Wherein, the OLED display screen may have a plurality of light emitting diodes. When the display screen assembly 100 is in the folded state, the light emitting diodes corresponding to the foldable display area 3 can be controlled to emit light, thereby realizing independent control of the foldable display area 3 .

Of course, it can be understood that the bending display area 6 can also be an OLED display screen, and both the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be LCD display screens, thereby also making the overall structure of the display screen assembly 100 more concise. . It should be noted that the design form of the display screen assembly 100 is not limited thereto. For example, the first display area 1, the second display area 2 and the folding display area 3 can be LCD display screens at the same time, and the first display area 1, the second display area 2 and the folding display area 3 can also be OLED display screens at the same time. The settings are selected according to actual usage requirements, and this application does not specifically limit this.

According to some embodiments of the present application, one of the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 may be an OLED display screen, and the other may be an LCD display screen. For example, the first display area 1 may be an OLED display screen, and the second display area 2 may be an LCD display screen. For another example, the first display area 1 may be an LCD display, and the second display area 2 may be an OLED display. Therefore, through the above setting, the use flexibility of the display screen 100 can be improved, and the constituent materials of the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be flexibly selected according to actual use requirements.

Of course, it can be understood that the design form of the display screen assembly 100 is not limited thereto. It can be an LCD display, and the settings can be selected according to actual usage requirements.

As shown in FIG. 10 , an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present application includes the display screen assembly 100 according to the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application. Optionally, the electronic device 200 may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a desktop computer, and the like.

According to the electronic device 200 of the embodiment of the present application, by setting the above-mentioned display assembly 100, the display assembly 100 is provided with a folding display area 3. When the display assembly 100 is in the folded state, the user can fold the display assembly 100 to Related operations are performed in the display area 3 , which can facilitate the actual use of the user, and can also save power consumption of the display screen assembly 100 , thereby improving the practical performance of the electronic device 200 .

As shown in Figure 11, the foldable display device 300 according to the embodiment of the present application includes a first display area 1 and a second display area 2, the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 are foldable, and the first display area The size of 1 may be larger than the size of the second display area 2, so that after the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 are folded, at least a part of the first display area 1 is exposed to the second display area 2 to form a folded display area 3, The folding display area 3 can be used to display indication information, and the indication information is used to indicate status information of the display device 300 .

It can be understood that since the size of the first display area 1 is larger than the size of the second display area 2, when the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 are folded, part of the display area of the first display area 1 can be exposed to form a fold Display area 3. The folded display area 3 can be used to display indication information when the display device 300 is in a folded state. For example, the foldable display device 300 can be a mobile phone, and the prompt information of the display device 300 can be short messages, WeChat messages, etc. of the mobile phone. When the display device 300 is in the folded state, the user can directly view and process the indication information through the foldable display area 3 , the operation is more convenient, and the power consumption of the display device 300 can also be saved.

According to the foldable display device 300 of the embodiment of the present application, by setting the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 with different sizes, when the display device 300 is in the folded state, a foldable display area can be formed on the first display area 1 3. The folded display area 3 can be used to display indication information when the display device 300 is in a folded state. When the display device 300 is in the folded state, the user can directly view and process the instruction information through the folded display area 3 , which is more convenient to operate, and can also save the power consumption of the display device 300 , thereby improving the performance of the display device 300 .

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 , according to some embodiments of the present application, the foldable display device 300 may have a first direction (front-back direction as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4 ) and a second direction (such as The left-right direction shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4), along the first direction, the extension length of the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be the same, and along the second direction, the extension length of the first display area 1 can be greater than that of the second display area The extended length of the two display areas 2 can thus make the design of the display device 300 simpler and more convenient for installation and operation.

Specifically, when the display device 300 is in the folded state, the second display surface 2 a may completely overlap a partial area of the first display surface 1 a, and another partial area of the first display surface 1 a is exposed to form the folded display area 3 . At this time, the folded display area 3 may be located at one end of the first display area 1 in the second direction. Optionally, when the display device 300 is in the folded state, the folded display area 3 may be in a lighted state. When the user needs to perform related operations, the folding display area 3 can be awakened by touching or pressing a button.

In the specific example shown in FIG. 9 , the foldable display device 300 includes a first display area 1, a second display area 2 and a bending display area 6 integrally formed. The first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be Bending is performed relative to the bending display area 6 . Wherein, the bending display area 6 extends in the first direction (the left-right direction as shown in FIG. 9 ), and the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 both extend in the second direction (the up-and-down direction as shown in FIG. 9 ). direction), the first display area 1 is located at the lower end of the bending display area 6 , and the second display area 2 is located at the upper end of the bending display area 6 . When the display device 300 is in a folded state, the folded display area 3 is located at the lower end of the first display area 1 .

In the specific example shown in FIG. 5 , the foldable display device 300 includes: a first display area 1, a second display area 2 and a rotating shaft 5, and the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can rotate relative to the rotating shaft 5 to Make a bend. Wherein, the extension lengths of the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 in the first direction (left-right direction as shown in FIG. 5 ) are the same, and the first display area 1 is extended in the second direction (as shown in FIG. 5 ). The extension length in the up-down direction) is greater than the extension length of the second display area 2 in the second direction. When the display device 300 is in the folded state, the folded display area 3 is located above the second display area 2 .

As shown in FIG. 6, according to some embodiments of the present application, after the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 are folded, the folded display area 3 may be located outside at least two side walls of the second display area 2, thereby The operating area of the folding display area 3 can be increased. It can be understood that the folding display area 3 can be located on the outside of two side walls of the second display area 2 at the same time, and the folding display area 3 can also be located on the outside of three side walls of the second display area 2 at the same time. Wherein, the folded display area 3 may be located outside two adjacent side walls of the second display area 2 , and the folded display area 3 may also be located outside two opposite side walls of the second display area 2 .

For example, in the specific example shown in FIG. 6 , the extension length of the first display area 1 in the first direction (the left-right direction shown in FIG. 6 ) and the second direction (the up-down direction shown in FIG. 6 ) Both are larger than the second display area 2, and the lower side walls of the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 overlap. When the display device 300 is in a folded state, an "L"-shaped folded display area 3 may be formed on the first display area 1 . The foldable display area 3 includes a first area 31 and a second area 32, the first area 31 extends in a second direction (up-and-down direction as shown in FIG. 6 ), and the second area 32 extends in a first direction (as shown in FIG. 6 ). left and right direction) to extend. Among them, the user can read information through the first area 31 , and the user can answer calls and listen to music through the second area 32 .

In some specific embodiments of the present application, the folded display area 3 may also be located outside the three side walls of the second display area 2 at the same time. When the display device 300 is in the folded state, the foldable display area 3 can extend around three side walls of the second display area 2 , thereby further expanding the operating area of the foldable display area 3 . Further, the display functions of different areas of the foldable display area 3 can be optimized according to the user's actual use requirements, so that the use functions of the display device 300 can be enriched. Thus, through the above setting, the partition control of the folding display area 3 can be realized, thereby facilitating the actual use of the user.

As shown in Figure 3, in some specific embodiments of the present application, after the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 are expanded, the display surface of the first display area 1 and the display surface of the second display area 2 can be located on the same plane, thereby increasing the display area of the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 . Specifically, when the display surface of the first display area 1 and the display surface of the second display area 2 are on the same plane, the expansion angle between the first display surface 1a and the second display surface 2a is 180°, and the first The display surface 1a and the second display surface 2a are located in the same plane. At this time, the display area of the display device 300 is the largest. For example, when the user is watching a video, the unfolding angle of the display device 300 can be adjusted to 180°, thereby improving the user experience.

It should be noted that the user can also unfold the display device 300 to different unfolding angles according to actual usage requirements. For example, the display device 300 can be a mobile phone, and the mobile phone can be expanded so that the expansion angle between the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 is 120°, and the user can use the first display area 1 to watch videos, and can use the second display area 2 The second display area 2 is used for WeChat chat and so on. Thus, through the above setting, the intelligent control of the display device 300 can be realized, and the multi-area operation of the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be realized, thereby improving the practical performance of the display device 300 .

As shown in FIGS. 7-8 , according to some embodiments of the present application, the second display area 2 may include a plurality of first sub-display screens 21 arranged along the length direction of the first display area 1 , and each first sub-display screen 21 The display screen 21 can be rotatably connected with the first display area 1 , thereby improving the operational flexibility of the display device 300 . Specifically, when the display device 300 is in the folded state, the display surfaces of the plurality of first sub-display screens 21 completely overlap the partial area of the first display surface 1a, and the remaining area of the first display surface 1a can be formed on the first display surface 1a. A folded display area 3 extending in the length direction of the display area 1 . When the display device 300 needs to be unfolded, each first sub-display screen 21 can be rotated relative to the first display area 1 and can be rotated to a set angle.

According to some embodiments of the present application, the first display area 1 may include a plurality of second sub-display screens 11 arranged along the length direction of the second display area 2, and each second sub-display screen 11 may be connected to the second display area. 2 are connected by rotation, which can improve the operational flexibility of the display device 300 . Specifically, when the display device 300 is in the folded state, partial areas of the display surfaces of the plurality of second sub-display screens 11 may overlap with the second display surface 2a, and the remaining areas of the display surfaces of the plurality of second sub-display screens 11 The folded display area 3 extending in the length direction of the first display area 1 may be collectively formed. When the display device 300 needs to be unfolded, each second sub-display screen 11 can be rotated relative to the first display area 1 and can be rotated to a set angle.

It should be noted that the first display area 1 may include one second sub-display 11 , or may include a plurality of second sub-displays 11 distributed in sequence. The second display area 2 may include a first sub-display 21, or may include a plurality of first sub-displays 21 distributed sequentially, which can be selected and set according to actual usage requirements, which is not specifically limited in this application.

For example, as shown in Figures 1-3, the display device 300 may be a mobile phone, and the display device 300 includes a first display area 1 and a second display area 2, wherein the first display area 1 includes a second sub-display screen 11, and the second display area 1 The second display area 2 includes a first sub-display 21 . When the user uses the mobile phone normally (watching videos, chatting, etc.), the display device 300 can be adjusted to the unfolded state, and the first sub-display 21 and the second sub-display 11 can work simultaneously. After the user finishes using it, the display device 300 can be adjusted to the folded state, and the first sub-display screen 21 and the second sub-display screen 11 are folded to define a folded display area 3. At this time, the occupied space of the display device 300 is reduced. Can be easily carried. When the user performs some basic operations such as answering calls, listening to music, and reading information, the user can directly perform operations by folding the display area 3 without unfolding the display device 300 .

The control method of the foldable display device 300 according to the embodiment of the present application may include: when it is detected that the first display area 1 and the second display 2 are in the folded state, the information prompt function of the folded display area 3 can be turned on; When the first display area 1 and the second display 2 are in the expanded state, the information prompt function of the folded display area 3 can be canceled.

Specifically, after the user finishes using the display device 300 , the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be folded, thereby reducing the occupied area of the display device 300 and making it easy to carry. When the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 are converted to the folded state, the display prompt function of the foldable display area 3 can be automatically turned on, or manually turned on, so that the foldable display area 3 can display the indication of the display device 300 in real time information. When the user needs to use the display device 300, the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can be unfolded. At this time, the information prompt function of the folded display area 3 can be canceled automatically, or the information prompt function of the folded display area 3 can be canceled manually. , thus, the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 can display pictures at the same time, which can improve the user experience.

According to the control method of the foldable display device 300 according to the embodiment of the present application, the operation is relatively convenient, and the intelligent control of the display device 300 can be realized, which not only facilitates the user's actual use, but also improves the user's operating experience and improves the performance of the display device 300. Practical performance.

The display screen assembly 100 according to a specific embodiment of the present application will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS. 1-3 . It should be understood that the following description is only exemplary, rather than specific limitations on the present application.

It should be noted that the display screen assembly 100 can be used in the electronic device 200 . As used herein, "electronic device 200" includes, but is not limited to, configured to connect via a wireline connection (such as via a public switched telephone network (PSTN), digital subscriber line (DSL), digital cable, direct cable connection, and/or another data connection/network) and/or via (e.g., for a cellular network, a wireless local area network (WLAN), a digital television network such as a DVB-H network, a satellite network, an AM-FM broadcast transmitter, and/or another communication A device for receiving/transmitting communication signals through a wireless interface of a terminal. Examples of electronic device 200 include, but are not limited to, satellite or cellular telephones; Personal Communications Systems (PCS) terminals that may combine cellular radiotelephones with data processing, facsimile, and data communication capabilities; may include radiotelephones, pagers, Internet/intranet connected PDA with entry, Web browser, organizer, calendar, and/or Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver; and conventional laptop and/or palm-type receivers or other electronic devices 200 including radiotelephone transceivers.

The electronic device 200 may be a variety of devices capable of acquiring data from the outside and processing the data, or the electronic device 200 may be a variety of devices with a built-in battery that can obtain current from the outside to charge the battery, for example, Mobile phone (as shown in the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 ), tablet computer, computing device or information display device, etc. The mobile phone is only an example of an electronic device 200 , and this application is not particularly limited. This application can be applied to electronic devices 200 such as mobile phones and tablet computers, and this application is not limited thereto.

In the embodiment of the present application, the mobile phone may include radio frequency circuit, memory, input unit, wireless fidelity (WiFi, wireless fidelity) module, display screen assembly 100, sensor, audio circuit, processor, fingerprint recognition assembly, battery and other components.

Among them, the radio frequency circuit can be used to receive and send signals during the process of sending and receiving information or talking. In particular, after receiving the downlink information of the base station, it is processed by the processor; in addition, the uplink data of the mobile phone is sent to the base station. Typically, radio frequency circuitry includes, but is not limited to, an antenna, at least one amplifier, transceiver, coupler, low noise amplifier, duplexer, and the like. In addition, radio frequency circuits can also communicate with networks and other devices through wireless communication.

The memory can be used to store software programs and modules, and the processor executes various functional applications and data processing of the mobile phone by running the software programs and modules stored in the memory. The memory can mainly include a program storage area and a data storage area, wherein the program storage area can store an operating system, at least one application program required by a function (such as a sound playback function, an image playback function, etc.); The data created by the use (such as audio data, phone book, etc.) and so on. In addition, the memory may include high-speed random access memory, and may also include non-volatile memory, such as at least one magnetic disk storage device, flash memory device, or other volatile solid-state storage devices.

The input unit can be used to receive input numbers or character information, and generate key signals related to user settings and function control of the mobile phone. Specifically, the input unit may include a touch panel and other input devices. The touch panel, also known as the touch screen, can collect the user's touch operation on or near it (such as the user's operation on the touch panel or near the touch panel by using any suitable object or accessory such as a finger, a stylus), And drive the corresponding connection device according to the preset program.

Optionally, the touch panel may include two parts: a touch detection device and a touch controller. Among them, the touch detection device detects the user's touch orientation, and detects the signal brought by the touch operation, and transmits the signal to the touch controller; the touch controller receives the touch information from the touch detection device, converts it into contact coordinates, and sends it to the To the processor, and can receive the command sent by the processor and execute it. In addition, various types of touch panels, such as resistive, capacitive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave, can be used to realize the touch panel. In addition to the touch panel, the input unit may also include other input devices. Specifically, other input devices may include, but are not limited to, one or more of physical keyboards, function keys (such as volume control keys, switch keys, etc.), trackballs, mice, joysticks, and the like.

The display screen assembly 100 may further include a display panel. Optionally, the display panel may be configured in the form of a liquid crystal display unit (LCD, Liquid Crystal Display), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED, Organic Light-Emitting Diode), and the like. Further, the touch panel can cover the display panel. When the touch panel detects a touch operation on or near it, it will be sent to the processor to determine the type of the touch event, and then the processor will display the touch event on the display panel according to the type of the touch event. Provide corresponding visual output.

Audio circuitry, speakers and microphones provide the audio interface between the user and the phone. The audio circuit can transmit the electrical signal converted from the received audio data to the speaker, and the speaker converts it into a sound signal output; on the other hand, the microphone converts the collected sound signal into an electrical signal, which is converted into an audio signal after being received by the audio circuit After the audio data is output to the processor for processing, it can be sent to another mobile phone through the radio frequency circuit, or the audio data can be output to the memory for further processing.

WiFi is a short-distance wireless transmission technology. The mobile phone can help users send and receive emails, browse the web, and access streaming media through the WiFi module. It provides users with wireless broadband Internet access. However, it is understandable that the WiFi module is not an essential component of the mobile phone, and can be completely omitted according to needs without changing the essence of the application.

The processor is the control center of the mobile phone. The processor is installed on the circuit board assembly, and uses various interfaces and lines to connect various parts of the entire mobile phone. By running or executing software programs and/or modules stored in the memory, and calling the The data in the memory executes various functions of the mobile phone and processes data, so as to monitor the mobile phone as a whole. Optionally, the processor may include one or more processing units; preferably, the processor may integrate an application processor and a modem processor, wherein the application processor mainly processes the operating system, user interface and application programs, etc., and the modulation The demodulation processor mainly handles wireless communication.

The power supply can be connected to the processor logic through the power management system, so that functions such as charging, discharging, and power consumption management can be realized through the power management system. Although not shown, the mobile phone may also include a Bluetooth module, sensors (such as attitude sensors, light sensors, and other sensors such as barometers, hygrometers, thermometers, and infrared sensors) and the like, which will not be repeated here.

As shown in FIGS. 1-3 , the display screen assembly 100 includes: a first display area 1 , a second display area 2 and a rotating shaft 5 . Wherein, the first display area 1 and the second display area 2 are rotatably connected with the rotating shaft 5 respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 1-3 , the first display area 1 includes a first display surface 1 a and a second sub-display 11 , and the second display area 2 includes a second display surface 2 a and a first sub-display 21 . Wherein, the width of the first sub-display screen 21 is the same as that of the second sub-display screen 11 (the extension length in the front-rear direction as shown in FIG. The extension length in the left-right direction) is greater than the length of the first sub-display screen 21 .

The rotating shaft 5 may include a first connecting piece, a second connecting piece and a rotating shaft. One end of the first connecting piece is connected to the rotating end of the first display area 1 (an end close to the rotating shaft 5), and the other end of the first connecting piece is sleeved on the axis of rotation. One end of the second connecting piece is connected to the rotating end of the second display area 2 (the end close to the rotating shaft 5 ), and the other end of the second connecting piece is sleeved on the rotating shaft. When the display screen assembly 100 is folded or unfolded, the first display area 1 can drive the first connecting part to rotate relative to the rotating shaft, and the second display area 2 can drive the second connecting part to rotate relative to the rotating shaft.

Specifically, the electronic device 200 is a mobile phone, and the display screen assembly 100 can have a folded state and an unfolded state. As shown in FIG. 1 , when the display screen assembly 100 is in a folded state, the second display surface 2a can be completely laminated with a part of the first display surface 1a, and another part of the first display surface 1a is exposed to form a folded display area 3 , the folded display area 3 extends in the width direction of the first display area 1 . When the user uses the mobile phone normally (watching video, chatting, etc.), the mobile phone can be adjusted to the unfolded state, and the first sub-display 21 and the second sub-display 11 can work simultaneously. When the mobile phone is in the unfolded state, the unfolded angle between the first sub-display screen 21 and the second sub-display screen 11 can be adjusted arbitrarily within the range of 0-180°.

After the use of the mobile phone is completed, the mobile phone can be adjusted to a folded state. At this time, the occupied space of the mobile phone is reduced, and the mobile phone can be conveniently carried. When the user performs some basic operations such as answering calls, listening to music, and reading information, the user can directly perform operations by folding the display area 3 without unfolding the display screen assembly 100 . Therefore, through the above setting, the user's actual operation can be brought great convenience, and the power consumption of the display screen assembly 100 can be reduced, saving the user's use cost.

In the description of this specification, references to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "exemplary embodiments," "example," "specific examples," or "some examples" are intended to mean that the implementation A specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described by an embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present application. The scope of the application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims (16)

1. a kind of display screen component, which is characterized in that

The display screen component includes the first viewing area and the second viewing area, and first viewing area and second viewing area can It folds, after first viewing area is folded with second viewing area, first viewing area and second viewing area stacking Setting, and first viewing area at least partly viewing area exposes to second viewing area to form Folding display area, it is described Folding display area is for showing instruction information.

2. display screen component according to claim 1, which is characterized in that first viewing area and second viewing area It is connected by flexible piece.

3. display screen component according to claim 1, which is characterized in that first viewing area and second viewing area It is rotatedly connected by shaft.

4. display screen component according to claim 1, which is characterized in that first viewing area and second viewing area Between have bent bending viewing area, first viewing area and second viewing area can the relatively described bending viewing areas It is bent.

5. display screen component according to claim 4, which is characterized in that first viewing area and second viewing area Flexible connection.

6. display screen component according to claim 4, which is characterized in that the bending viewing area is LCD display, described First viewing area and second viewing area are 0LED display screens.

7. display screen component according to claim 4, which is characterized in that the bending viewing area is OLED display screen, institute It is LCD display to state the first viewing area and second viewing area.

8. display screen component according to claim 1, which is characterized in that first viewing area and second viewing area In one be OLED display screen, another be LCD display.

9. a kind of electronic device, which is characterized in that include the display screen component according to any one of claim 1-8.

10. a kind of folding display device, is characterized in that, including：First viewing area and the second viewing area, first display Area and second viewing area are foldable, and the size of first viewing area is more than the size of second viewing area, so that institute After stating the first viewing area and second viewing area folding, at least partly described first viewing area exposes to second viewing area To form Folding display area, the Folding display area is for showing that instruction information, the instruction information are used to indicate the display The status information of device.

11. folding display device according to claim 10, which is characterized in that the folding display device tool There are orthogonal first direction and second direction, along the first direction, first viewing area and second viewing area Development length it is identical, along the second direction, the development length of first viewing area is more than prolonging for second viewing area Elongation.

12. folding display device according to claim 10, which is characterized in that first viewing area and described After two viewing areas fold, the Folding display area is located at the outside of at least two side walls of second viewing area.

13. folding display device according to claim 10, which is characterized in that first viewing area and described After the expansion of two viewing areas, the display surface of the display surface of first viewing area and second viewing area is in the same plane.

14. folding display device according to claim 10, which is characterized in that second viewing area includes multiple The first sub- display screen that length direction in first viewing area is arranged, each first sub- display screen and described the One viewing area is rotatedly connected.

15. according to the folding display device described in claim 10, which is characterized in that first viewing area includes more The second sub- display screen that a length direction in second viewing area is arranged, each second sub- display screen with it is described Second viewing area is rotatedly connected.

16. a kind of control method of folding display device, which is characterized in that the folding display device is wanted for right The folding display device described in any one of 10-15, the control method is asked to include：

When detecting first viewing area and second display in folded state, the information alert in the Folding display area Function is opened；

When detecting first viewing area and second display in unfolded state, cancel the information in the Folding display area Prompt facility.