EP4697103A1 - Boîtier, composant de décoration et dispositif électronique - Google Patents

Boîtier, composant de décoration et dispositif électronique

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EP4697103A1
EP4697103A1 EP25194864.2A EP25194864A EP4697103A1 EP 4697103 A1 EP4697103 A1 EP 4697103A1 EP 25194864 A EP25194864 A EP 25194864A EP 4697103 A1 EP4697103 A1 EP 4697103A1
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component
decoration
middle frame
snap
fit
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Bei LIU
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Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co Ltd
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G04HOROLOGY
    • G04BMECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B45/00Time pieces of which the indicating means or cases provoke special effects, e.g. aesthetic effects
    • G04B45/0076Decoration of the case and of parts thereof, e.g. as a method of manufacture thereof
    • GPHYSICS
    • G04HOROLOGY
    • G04BMECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B19/00Indicating the time by visual means
    • G04B19/28Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time
    • G04B19/283Adjustable guide marks or pointers for indicating determined points of time on rotatable rings, i.e. bezel
    • GPHYSICS
    • G04HOROLOGY
    • G04BMECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B37/00Cases
    • G04B37/0008Cases for pocket watches and wrist watches
    • GPHYSICS
    • G04HOROLOGY
    • G04GELECTRONIC TIME-PIECES
    • G04G17/00Structural details; Housings

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  • the present invention relates to the technical field of wearable devices, and in particular to a housing, a decoration component and an electronic device.
  • the disassembly procedure of a decoration component on a housing is usually time-consuming and labor-intensive.
  • the detachable decoration component often cannot realize a rotation function, which makes it difficult to meet users' needs for a rotation feel of the decoration component. It is also difficult to conveniently perform operations such as disassembling or replacing the decoration component, resulting in a poor usage experience of a user.
  • the present invention provides a housing, a decoration component and an electronic device having the features of the independent claims.
  • a housing including:
  • one of the first snap-fit portion and the second snap-fit portion is configured as an annular groove extending along the circumferential direction of the middle frame component, and the other one of the first snap-fit portion and the second snap-fit portion is configured as a snap-fit block.
  • the decoration component include a decoration inner ring and a decoration outer ring which are fixedly connected, the decoration outer ring covers the decoration inner ring, and the decoration inner ring is provided with the annular groove; wherein the disassembly component includes at least one first body, and a partial region of the first body protrudes from the first body to form the snap-fit block.
  • the annular groove is provided with an alignment notch, and an outer surface of the decoration component is provided with an alignment mark, and a position of the alignment mark corresponds to a position of the alignment notch;
  • the decoration component further includes a buffer, and the buffer is fixedly connected to the decoration outer ring and the decoration inner ring respectively; wherein the buffer is arranged at an inner side of the decoration component.
  • a first contact portion is provided at a side of the decoration inner ring facing the middle frame component
  • the middle frame component includes a middle frame body and a second contact portion provided at the middle frame body, and the first contact portion and the second contact portion are both provided along the circumferential direction of the middle frame component; wherein during rotation of the decoration component relative to the middle frame component, the first contact portion contacts the second contact portion.
  • the first contact portion includes a contact groove or a contact tooth, and a plurality of the contact grooves or a plurality of the contact teeth are evenly distributed along a circumferential direction of the decoration inner ring.
  • the contact grooves includes at least one of V-shaped teeth and fish-scale bevel teeth.
  • the second contact portion is configured as at least one probe
  • the middle frame component includes a probe installation hole
  • the probe is installed in the probe installation hole; wherein when there are a plurality of probes, the plurality of probes are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the middle frame component.
  • the probe includes a first support portion and a first arc-shaped probe head provided on the first support portion;
  • the probe includes a support body, and a fourth elastic portion and a guide column connected with the support body, the support body is provided with an elastic portion installation hole, the fourth elastic portion is provided in the elastic portion installation hole, an end of the fourth elastic portion abuts against the elastic portion installation hole, and the other end of the fourth elastic portion abuts against a bottom surface of the probe installation hole; wherein a guide surface is provided at an end of the support body away from the bottom surface of the probe installation hole, and the guide surface includes a single inclined surface or a double inclined surface, wherein a preset angle is formed between two inclined surfaces of the double inclined surface.
  • the second contact portion includes a spring sheet body and a spring sheet, a plurality of the spring sheets are distributed along a circumferential direction of the spring sheet body, and the spring sheets are used to contact the first contact portion.
  • the spring sheet body is in a circular ring shape
  • the spring sheets include a first spring sheet and a second spring sheet
  • the first spring sheet is provided at an inner circumference of the spring sheet body
  • the second spring sheet is provided at an outer circumference of the spring sheet body
  • the first spring sheet contacts the first contact portion
  • the second spring sheet contacts the middle frame body.
  • the middle frame component includes a middle frame body, the middle frame body is provided with an installation hole, and the installation hole penetrates through the middle frame body along a radial direction of the middle frame body;
  • the disassembly component further includes a sealing ring, the sealing ring is sleeved outside the installation portion, and the sealing ring is located in the installation hole; and/or wherein the fixing portion includes a card.
  • the first body includes a limiting column
  • the middle frame body is provided with a limiting hole
  • the limiting column is installed in the limiting hole
  • the limiting column is capable of moving relative to the limiting hole along a radial direction of the first body; wherein when the first elastic portion is in the second state, the limiting column abuts against a bottom surface of the limiting hole.
  • the first body is provided with a first elastic limiting portion
  • the middle frame body is provided with a second elastic limiting portion
  • the first elastic limiting portion and the second elastic limiting portion are arranged opposite to each other
  • the first elastic portion is installed between the first elastic limiting portion and the second elastic limiting portion.
  • a decoration component used to be installed on a middle frame component of an electronic device.
  • the decoration component includes a second snap-fit portion, the second snap-fit portion is used to be snap-fit connected with a first snap-fit portion of a disassembly component installed on the middle frame component to limit movement of the decoration component in a radial direction of the disassembly component, and the decoration component is capable of moving in a circumferential direction of the middle frame component relative to the disassembly component; the second snap-fit portion is capable of being separated from the first snap-fit portion.
  • the decoration component includes a decoration inner ring and a decoration outer ring that are fixedly connected, the decoration outer ring covers the decoration inner ring, and the decoration inner ring is provided with an annular groove as the second snap-fit portion.
  • the decoration component further includes a buffer, and the buffer is fixedly connected to the decoration outer ring and the decoration inner ring respectively; wherein the buffer is provided at an inner side of the decoration component.
  • a first contact portion is provided at a side of the decoration inner ring facing the middle frame component, the first contact portion includes a contact groove or a contact tooth, and a plurality of the contact grooves or a plurality of the contact teeth are evenly distributed along a circumferential direction of the decoration inner ring.
  • the annular groove is provided with an alignment notch, and an alignment mark is provided on an outer surface of the decoration component, and a position of the alignment mark corresponds to a position of the alignment notch.
  • an electronic device includes a housing described in the first aspect of the present invention and a display screen.
  • the display screen is provided on a middle frame component of the housing, and a decoration component of the housing covers an edge of the display screen.
  • a disassembly component having a first elastic portion and a decoration component capable of cooperating with the disassembly component are provided.
  • the decoration component and the disassembly component cooperate with each other to achieve quick and convenient disassembly of the decoration component and the disassembly component, thereby improving installation efficiency.
  • the decoration component is snap-fit installed in the middle frame component and is capable of performing a rotating movement relative to the middle frame component, ensuring that it will not fall off during normal use and improving user's usage tactile feedback.
  • the decoration component can be detached from the middle frame component, making it convenient for a user to replace the decoration component according to his or her own preferences, meeting the user's personalized needs and improving the user's usage experience.
  • the disassembly procedure of a decoration component on a housing is usually time-consuming and labor-intensive.
  • the detachable decoration component often cannot realize a rotation function, which makes it difficult to meet users' needs for a rotation feel of the decoration component. It is also difficult to conveniently perform operations such as disassembling or replacing the decoration component, resulting in a poor usage experience of a user.
  • the present discloses provides a housing, a decoration component and an electronic device.
  • the housing in the present invention is provided with a disassembly component having a first elastic portion, and a decoration component capable of cooperating with the disassembly component.
  • the decoration component and the disassembly component cooperate with each other to achieve quick and convenient disassembly of the decoration component and the disassembly component, thereby improving the installation efficiency.
  • the decoration component is snap-fit installed on a middle frame component and is capable of performing a rotating movement relative to the middle frame component, ensuring that it will not fall off during normal use and improving user's usage tactile feedback.
  • the decoration component can be detached from the middle frame component, making it convenient for a user to replace the decoration component according to his or her own preferences, meeting the user's personalized needs and improving the user's usage experience.
  • an embodiment of the present invention provides a housing.
  • the housing may be applied to a wearable electronic device such as a watch or a bracelet.
  • the wearable electronic device may be set as a circular dial.
  • the housing includes a middle frame component 10, a disassembly component 20 and a decoration component 30.
  • the disassembly component 20 is installed in the middle frame component 10.
  • the cross-section of the middle frame component 10 may be, for example, a circular ring.
  • the material of the middle frame component 10 may be metal, alloy, resin, glass, ceramic, plastic, etc., to improve the overall aesthetics of the electronic device.
  • the material of the middle frame component 10 and the material of the decoration component 30 may be the same or different.
  • the material of the middle frame component 10 may be plastic to reduce the overall weight of the electronic device
  • the material of the decoration component 30 may be metal to improve the overall texture of the electronic device.
  • the material of the middle frame component 10 and the material of the decoration component 30 may both be resin, ensuring light weight while offering enhanced design flexibility and visual appeal.
  • the disassembly component 20 includes a first body 21, a first snap-fit portion 211 and a first elastic portion 212.
  • the first snap-fit portion 211 and the first elastic portion 212 are arranged on the first body 21.
  • the decoration component 30 includes a second snap-fit portion 301, and connectable cooperation between the second snap-fit portion 301 and the first snap-fit portion 211 may be performed to achieve rapid disassembly while ensuring installation reliability.
  • the second snap-fit portion 301 is snap-fit connected with the first snap-fit portion 211 to limit movement of the decoration component 30 and the disassembly component 20 in a radial direction of the middle frame component 10.
  • the decoration component 30 is installed on the middle frame component 10 through the disassembly component 20, and the decoration component 30 is capable of rotating relative to the disassembly component 20 in a circumferential direction of the middle frame component 10, and while realizing reliable installation of the decoration component 30 on the middle frame component 10, a rotation function of the decoration component 30 can be realized, thereby improving the user's usage experience.
  • the first elastic portion 212 is in the second state
  • the second snap-fit portion 301 is separated from the first snap-fit portion 211, and the decoration component 30 can be detached at this time.
  • the disassembly component 20 of the embodiment of the present invention can ensure that the decoration component 30 can realize the rotation function in the installed state; the decoration component 30 is detachably connected to the middle frame component 10, and through the snap-fit and limiting between the second snap-fit portion 301 and the first snap-fit portion 211, it can also be ensured that the decoration component 30 will not fall off easily in the installed state, thereby improving the user's usage tactile feedback and use experience.
  • the first elastic portion 212 may include a structural device such as a spring or and a spring sheet etc. that can produce elastic deformation and restore. There may be one or more first elastic portions 212, and embodiments of the present invention do not impose too many restrictions on the specific form of the first elastic portion(s) 212.
  • the first state and the second state of the first elastic portion 212 may be set in a variety of different ways.
  • the first state of the first elastic portion 212 is an initial state, that is, a state without deformation
  • the second state is a compressed state or a stretched state. Due to the deformation in the second state, the first snap-fit portion 211 and the second snap-fit portion 301 that were originally mutually snap-fitted in the first state can be driven to be separated from each other, so that the disassembly component 20 and the decoration component 30 that were originally mated with each other are separated, so that the decoration component 30 can be detached.
  • the first state of the first elastic portion 212 is a stretched state, and the second state is an initial state or a compressed state. Compared with the first state, the second state produces a deformation with an opposite trend, and thus the disassembly component 20 and the decoration component 30 that were originally mated with each other are separated from each other.
  • the first state of the first elastic portion 212 is a compressed state, and the second state is an initial state or a stretched state. Compared with the first state, the second state produces a deformation with an opposite trend, and thus the disassembly component 20 and the decoration component 30 are separated from each other, so that the decoration component 30 can be detached.
  • the first state of the first elastic portion 212 may be a slightly compressed state, thereby applying a radially outward force to the disassembly component 20, so that the second snap-fit portion 301 is more reliably connected to the first snap-fit portion 211.
  • the second state of the first elastic portion 212 may be a heavily compressed state, and the first elastic portion 212 may be transformed from the first state to the second state by a user applying a radially squeezing force to the disassembly component 20.
  • the embodiment of the present invention does not impose too many restrictions on the specific settings of the first state and the second state of the first elastic portion 212, as long as it can be achieved that the first snap-fit portion 211 and the second snap-fit portion 301 are snap-fit connected in the first state of the first elastic portion 212, and the first snap-fit portion 211 and the second snap-fit portion 301 are separated in the second state.
  • one of the first snap-fit portion 211 and the second snap-fit portion 301 is provided as an annular groove extending in the circumferential direction of the middle frame component 10, and the other is provided as a snap-fit block.
  • the first snap-fit portion 211 is provided as an annular groove extending in the circumferential direction of the middle frame component 10
  • the second snap-fit portion 301 is provided as a snap-fit block that cooperates with the annular groove.
  • the second snap-fit portion 301 is provided as an annular groove extending in the circumferential direction of the middle frame component 10
  • the first snap-fit portion 211 is provided as a snap-fit block that cooperates with the annular groove.
  • the number of snap-fit blocks may be set to two.
  • the two snap-fit blocks are arranged oppositely, and the symmetrical arranged two snap-fit blocks can improve the installation reliability and stability between the disassembly component 20 and the decoration component 30.
  • the width of the snap-fit block is less than or equal to the width of the annular groove to ensure that the snap-fit block and the annual groove can cooperate with each other. Accordingly, the decoration component 30 can be installed on the middle frame component 10 through the disassembly component 20.
  • the annular groove is provided with an alignment notch 311, and an alignment mark (not shown in the figure) is provided on an outer surface of the decoration component 30, and the position of the alignment mark corresponds to the position of the alignment notch 311.
  • the middle frame component 10 is provided with a rotation lug 14. When the alignment mark and the rotation lug are aligned and installed, the rotation lug 14 is accommodated in the alignment notch 311; when the decoration component 30 rotates relative to the middle frame component 10, the rotation lug 14 moves in the annular groove, which can further improve the installation reliability during the relative rotation of the decoration component 30 and the middle frame component 10, and prevent the decoration component 30 from disengaging.
  • the rotation lug 14 by providing the rotation lug 14, the alignment notch 311 and the alignment mark, it is convenient to position the decoration component 30 when the decoration component 30 is installed.
  • the decoration component 30 may be vertically placed to be installed in the middle frame component 10, so that the decoration component 30 and the middle frame component 10 are conveniently aligned for installation.
  • the rotation lug 14 will not limit the decoration component 30.
  • the rotation lug 14 and the disassembly component 20 are staggered, and the rotation lug 14 and the disassembly component 20 are staggered and spaced apart in the circumference direction of the middle frame component 10, which can not only better limit and fix the decoration component 30, but also avoid mutual interference between the rotation lug 14 and the disassembly component 20.
  • rotation lugs 14 There may be two rotation lugs 14, and the two rotation lugs 14 are arranged opposite to each other. That is, a connecting line of the two rotation lugs 14 passes through the center of the middle frame component 10.
  • the number of the rotation lugs 14 can also be increased or decreased according to actual needs, and the embodiment of the present invention does not impose too many restrictions on this.
  • the decoration component 30 includes a decoration inner ring 31 and a decoration outer ring 32.
  • the decoration inner ring 31 and the decoration outer ring 32 are fixedly connected.
  • the decoration inner ring 31 may be fixedly connected to the decoration outer ring 32 by adhesive dispensing. It can be understood that the decoration inner ring 31 and the decoration outer ring 32 may also be connected by other methods such as snap-fit connection, or plug-in, etc.
  • the decoration outer ring 32 covers the decoration inner ring 31, and the decoration inner ring 31 is provided with an annular groove 3011.
  • the disassembly component 20 includes at least one first body 21, and a partial region of the first body 21 protrudes from the first body 21 to form a snap-fit block 2111.
  • the snap-fit block 2111 of the first body 21 cooperates with the annular groove 3011 of the decoration inner ring 31, so that the decoration component 30 is installed and limited through the disassembly component 20.
  • the decoration component 30 further includes a buffer 33.
  • the buffer 33 is fixedly connected to the decoration outer ring 32 and the decoration inner ring 31, respectively, and the buffer 33 is provided at an inner side of the decoration component 30.
  • the buffer 33 may be fixed to the decoration outer ring 32 and the decoration inner ring 31 by a double-sided adhesive tape.
  • the buffer 33 may also be connected to the decoration outer ring 32 and the decoration inner ring 31 by other methods such as snap-fit or interference fit, etc.
  • the material of the decoration outer ring 32 and the decoration inner ring 31 is generally made of a metal material or a relatively hard material.
  • the buffer 33 can prevent the decoration outer ring 32 and the decoration inner ring 31 from contacting the surface of the display screen to cause scratches or wear on the surface of the display screen. Thus, this can ensure the beauty of the display screen, and improve the service life and beauty of the electronic device.
  • the material of the buffer 33 may be, for example, a material with a certain elasticity such as polyethylene glycol terephthalate (PET), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), etc.
  • PET polyethylene glycol terephthalate
  • PP polypropylene
  • PE polyethylene
  • the surface of the buffer 33 may also be sprayed with a lubricating coating or dipped in lubricating oil to further reduce the friction between them.
  • the embodiment of the present invention does not impose too many restrictions on the specific material of the buffer 33, and those skilled in the art can make a choice according to actual needs.
  • a first contact portion 312 is provided at a side of the decoration inner ring 31 facing the middle frame component 10, and the middle frame component includes a middle frame body 11 and a second contact portion 1101 provided on the middle frame body 11.
  • the first contact portion 312 and the second contact portion 1101 are both provided along the circumferential direction of the middle frame component 10.
  • the first contact portion 312 contacts the second contact portion 1101, thereby enhancing the feedback effect for the user's rotation operation and improving the rotational feel, and improving the user's usage experience.
  • the first contact portion 312 includes contact groove(s) or contact tooth (teeth).
  • a plurality of contact grooves or a plurality of contact teeth are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the decoration inner ring 31 to reduce the shaking of the decoration component 30 during rotation.
  • the contact teeth may include at least one of V-shaped teeth and fish scale bevel teeth.
  • the contact teeth include V-shaped teeth 3121, and the decoration component 30 may rotate in both directions, that is, the decoration component 30 may rotate clockwise relative to the middle frame component, and the decoration component 30 may also rotate counterclockwise relative to the middle frame component.
  • the contact teeth include fish scale bevel teeth 3122, and the fish scale bevel teeth 3122 are usually used for unidirectional rotation. That is, the decoration component 30 may rotate clockwise relative to the middle frame component, or the decoration component 30 may rotate counterclockwise relative to the middle frame component.
  • the contact teeth may include both V-shaped teeth and fish scale bevel teeth to increase the friction during rotation, thereby improving the user's usage tactile feedback.
  • the second contact portion 1101 is set to include at least one probe
  • the middle frame component 10 includes a probe installation hole 1102
  • the probe is installed in the probe installation hole 1102.
  • the multiple probes are evenly arranged along the circumferential direction of the middle frame component 10, thereby ensuring that the rotational feel of the decoration component 30 along the whole circumference is uniform without shaking.
  • the probe may have an elastic portion so that the probe can move up and down.
  • the probe may be configured in a variety of different ways.
  • the probe includes a first support portion 1111 and a first arc-shaped probe head 1112 provided on the first support portion 1111.
  • the first support portion 1111 includes a shell 1114 and a second elastic portion 1113.
  • the shell has a hollow region, and the second elastic portion 1113 is provided in the shell 1114.
  • the second elastic portion 1113 respectively abuts against the first arc-shaped probe head 1112 and an inner wall of the shell 1114, and the first arc-shaped probe head 1112 is provided at the opening of the shell 1114. Since the second elastic portion 1113 is provided, the second elastic portion 1113 has pre-compression, and the first arc-shaped probe head 1112 is pressed at the opening.
  • the contact tooth applies an extrusion force to the second elastic portion 1113, so that it is further compressed.
  • the decoration component 30 rotates and the probe moves to a groove position of the contact tooth, due to the pre-compression of the second elastic portion 1113, under the action of the second elastic portion 1113, the first arc-shaped probe head 1112 pushes outward and collides with the bottom of the groove.
  • the second elastic portion 1113 is further compressed, and the first arc-shaped probe head 1112 moves in the direction of rotation and comes out of the groove.
  • the probe in another example, as shown in FIG. 11 , includes a second support portion 1121 and a second arc-shaped probe head 1122 arranged on the second support portion 1121.
  • the probe also includes a third elastic portion 1123.
  • the third elastic portion 1123 is installed on the second support portion 1121.
  • One end of the third elastic portion 1123 away from the second arc-shaped probe head 1122 abuts against the bottom surface of the probe installation hole. Since no outer shell is provided, the third elastic portion 1123 directly abuts against the bottom surface of the probe installation hole, thereby saving design space and being conducive to achieving compactness of the structural design.
  • the probe in another example, as shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 15 , includes a support body 1131, and a fourth elastic portion 1133 and a guide column 1132 connected to the support body 1131.
  • the support body 1131 is provided with an elastic portion installation hole 1134
  • the fourth elastic portion 1133 is provided in the elastic portion installation hole 1134.
  • One end of the fourth elastic portion 1133 abuts against the elastic portion installation hole 1134, and the other end of the fourth elastic portion 1133 abuts against the bottom surface of the probe installation hole.
  • a guide surface is provided at one end of the support body 1131 away from the bottom surface of the probe installation hole.
  • the guide surface includes single inclined surface or a double inclined surface.
  • the guide column 1132 is used to ensure that the orientation and position of the guide surface are accurate, and the guide surface is used to guide the probe.
  • the guide surface may be a single inclined surface, which is used to realize unidirectional rotation feedback.
  • a first inclined surface 1135 of the guide surface has a first preset angle with the axis of the support body 1131. The range of the first preset angle may be greater than 30° (30 degree) and less than 90°.
  • the guide surface may alternatively be a double inclined surface, which is used to realize bidirectional rotation feedback. As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG.
  • the two inclined surfaces of the double inclined surface are a second inclined surface 1136 and a third inclined surface 1137, the two inclined surfaces are arranged oppositely, and there is a second preset angle between the second inclined surface 1136 and the third inclined surface 1137.
  • the range of the second preset angle may be greater than 20° and less than 120°.
  • the angle ranges of the first preset angle and the second preset angle can be adjusted and set by those skilled in the art according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present invention do not impose too many restrictions on this.
  • the second contact portion 1101 includes a spring sheet body 1141 and spring sheet(s) 1142.
  • a plurality of spring sheets 1142 are distributed along a circumferential direction of the spring sheet body 1141.
  • the spring sheets 1142 are used to contact the first contact portion 312.
  • the spring sheet body 1141 is in a circular ring shape
  • the spring sheets 1142 include a first spring sheet 1143 and a second spring sheet 1144.
  • the first spring sheet 1143 is provided on an inner circumference of the spring sheet body 1141
  • the second spring sheet 1144 is provided on an outer circumference of the spring sheet body 1141.
  • the first spring sheet 1143 contacts the first contact portion 312 to realize rotation feedback and improve the rotational feel.
  • the second spring sheet 1144 contacts the middle frame body 11 to limit the spring sheet body 1141, preventing the spring sheet body 1141 from shaking (shaking will result in reduced comfort and usage experience) when the decoration component 30 rotates.
  • the setting of the first contact portion 312 corresponds to the setting of the second contact portion 1101.
  • the first contact portion 312 includes a contact groove
  • the second contact portion 1101 includes a probe.
  • the first contact portion 312 includes a contact groove
  • the second contact portion 1101 includes a spring sheet body and spring sheet(s).
  • the first contact portion 312 includes a contact tooth
  • the second contact portion 1101 includes a probe.
  • the first contact portion 312 includes a contact tooth
  • the second contact portion 1101 includes a spring sheet body and spring sheet(s).
  • the second contact portion 1101 may include probes and spring sheets in different forms, and the decoration component 30 can realize the rotation function, but the rotational tactile feedback is poor.
  • the second contact portion 1101 may be correspondingly configured to include a probe or a spring sheet.
  • the contact tooth is a V-shaped tooth, that is, when the decoration component 30 is used to realize bidirectional rotation feedback
  • a probe including a first arc-shaped probe head 1112, a probe including a second arc-shaped probe head 1122, a probe including two opposite guide surfaces, and a second contact portion 1101 including a spring sheet body and spring sheet(s) may be selected.
  • a probe including a first arc-shaped probe head 1112, a probe including a second arc-shaped probe head 1122, a probe including a guide surface, and a second contact portion 1101 including a spring sheet body and spring sheet(s) may be selected.
  • the first contact portion 312 and the second contact portion 1101 may also be other shapes not exemplified in the embodiments of the present invention, as long as the first contact portion 312 and the second contact portion 1101 can cooperate with each other to achieve the required function(s).
  • the embodiments of the present invention do not impose too many restrictions on the specific settings of the first contact portion 312 and the second contact portion 1101.
  • the middle frame component 10 includes a middle frame body 11, the middle frame body 11 is provided with an installation hole 12, and the installation hole 12 penetrates through the middle frame body 11 along the radial direction of the middle frame body 11.
  • the first body 21 is installed at the outer side of the middle frame body 11.
  • the first body 21 includes an installation portion 213.
  • the installation portion 213 extends into the installation hole 12.
  • the disassembly component 20 includes a fixing portion 22, and the fixing portion 22 is fixedly connected to a free end of the installation portion 213.
  • the fixing portion 22 is used to limit the installation portion from escaping from the installation hole 12.
  • the disassembly component 20 further includes a sealing ring 23, and/or the fixing portion 22 includes a card.
  • the sealing ring 23 is sleeved on the outside of the installation portion 213, and the sealing ring 23 is located in the installation hole 12.
  • the sealing ring 23 is used to improve the air tightness and waterproofness of the disassembly component 20.
  • the material of the sealing ring 23 may be a flexible material such as silicone or rubber, etc., to achieve a better sealing effect.
  • the card is used to axially limit the installation portion 213 to prevent the installation portion 213 from escaping from the installation hole 12.
  • the card may be, for example, an E-type circlip or a snap-fit limiting component of other shapes.
  • the embodiment of the present invention does not impose too many restrictions on the specific selection of the sealing ring 23 and the card, and those skilled in the art can carry out settings according to actual needs.
  • the disassembly component 20 includes a sealing ring 23 to improve the tightness and waterproofness of the connection between the disassembly component 20 and the middle frame component 10.
  • the fixing portion 22 includes a card to axially limit the installation portion 213 to prevent the installation portion 213 from escaping from the installation hole 12.
  • the disassembly component 20 includes a sealing ring 23, and the fixing portion 22 includes a card to further improve the tightness and waterproofness of the connection between the disassembly component 20 and the middle frame component 10.
  • the first body 21 includes a limiting column 214
  • the middle frame body 11 is provided with a limiting hole 13
  • the limiting column 214 is installed in the limiting hole 13.
  • the limiting column 214 can move relative to the limiting hole 13 along the radial direction of the first body 21.
  • the limiting column 214 abuts against the bottom surface of the limiting hole 13.
  • the first body 21 is provided with a first elastic limiting portion 215, the middle frame body 11 is provided with a second elastic limiting portion 1103, and the first elastic limiting portion 215 and the second elastic limiting portion 1103 are arranged opposite to each other.
  • the first elastic portion 212 is installed between the first elastic limiting portion 215 and the second elastic limiting portion 1103.
  • the two limiting columns 214 are respectively arranged on both sides of the fixing portion 22 to prevent the disassembly component 20 from shaking after installation.
  • the number of the limiting columns 214 can also be set to be one, three, four or other numbers according to actual needs.
  • the embodiment of the present invention does not impose too many restrictions on this, and those skilled in this art can set it according to actual needs.
  • the number of disassembly components 20 can also be increased or decreased according to actual needs. For example, only one disassembly component is provided, or multiple disassembly components are evenly distributed along the circumference direction of the middle frame component 10. The embodiments of the present invention do not impose too many restrictions on this.
  • the embodiment of the present invention provides a decoration component 30, which is provided on the housing as described in the above embodiments.
  • the material of the decoration component 30 may be metal, alloy, resin, glass, ceramic, plastic, etc.
  • the material of the middle frame component 10 and the material of the decoration component 30 may be the same or different.
  • the decoration component 30 may also be provided with decoration patterns or different colors to improve the aesthetics of the decoration component 30 and meet the personalized needs of a user.
  • the decoration component 30 is used to be installed on the middle frame component 10 of an electronic device.
  • the electronic device may be, for example, a smart wearable device such as a watch or a bracelet.
  • the decoration component 30 includes a second snap-fit portion 301, and the second snap-fit portion 301 is used to be snap-fit connected with the first snap-fit portion 211 of the disassembly component 20 installed on the middle frame component 10 to limit the movement of the decoration component 30 in the radial direction of the disassembly component 20.
  • the decoration component 30 can move relative to the disassembly component 20 in the circumferential direction of the middle frame component 10.
  • the second snap-fit portion 301 can be separated from the first snap-fit portion 211.
  • the disassembly component 20 can ensure that the decoration component 30 can realize the rotation function in the installed state, and the decoration component 30 is detachably connected to the middle frame component 10. Also, through the snap-fit limiting between the second snap-fit portion 301 and the first snap-fit portion 211, it can be ensured that the decoration component 30 will not fall off easily in the installed state.
  • the decoration component 30 includes a decoration inner ring 31 and a decoration outer ring 32.
  • the decoration inner ring 31 and the decoration outer ring 32 are fixedly connected.
  • the decoration outer ring 32 covers the decoration inner ring 31.
  • the decoration inner ring 31 is provided with an annular groove 3011, and the annular groove 3011 serves as the second snap-fit portion 301.
  • the materials of the decoration inner ring 31 and the decoration outer ring 32 may be the same or different.
  • the decoration inner ring 31 is made of a plastic material
  • the decoration outer ring 32 is made of a metal material.
  • the specific materials of the decoration inner ring 31 and the decoration outer ring 32 can be selected by those skilled in the art according to actual needs, and the embodiments of the present invention do not impose too many restrictions on this.
  • the decoration component 30 further includes a buffer 33.
  • the buffer 33 is fixedly connected to the decoration outer ring 32 and the decoration inner ring 31 respectively.
  • the buffer 33 is provided at the inner side of the decoration component 30.
  • the buffer 33 is used to prevent the decoration component 30 from directly contacting the middle frame component 10 and causing wear.
  • the material of the buffer 33 can be a wear-resistant material such as PET, PP, PE, or wear-resistant ceramics.
  • the embodiment of the present invention does not impose too many restrictions on the specific material of the buffer 33, and those skilled in the art can select the material according to actual needs.
  • the annular groove is provided with an alignment notch 311, and the outer surface of the decoration component 30 is provided with an alignment mark corresponding to the position of the alignment notch 311.
  • the alignment notch 311 and the alignment mark it is convenient to position the decoration component 30 when installing it, so that the decoration component 30 can be easily aligned with the middle frame component 10 for installation.
  • a first contact portion 312 is provided at a side of the decoration inner ring 31 facing the middle frame component 10, and the first contact portion 312 includes contact groove(s) or contact tooth(teeth).
  • a plurality of contact grooves or a plurality of contact teeth are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the decoration inner ring 31 to reduce the shaking of the decoration component 30 during rotation.
  • an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device.
  • the electronic device includes the housing as described in the above embodiments.
  • the electronic device may be, for example, a smart wearable device such as a watch, or a bracelet.
  • the housing includes a middle frame component 10, a disassembly component 20 and a decoration component 30.
  • the disassembly component 20 is installed on the middle frame component 10.
  • the disassembly component 20 includes a first body 21, a first snap-fit portion 211 and a first elastic portion 212.
  • the first snap-fit portion 211 and the first elastic portion 212 are provided on the first body 21.
  • the decoration component 30 includes a second snap-fit portion 301.
  • the second snap-fit portion 301 is snap-fit connected with the first snap-fit portion 211 to limit the movement of the decoration component 30 and the disassembly component 20 in the radial direction of the middle frame component 10.
  • the decoration component 30 is installed on the middle frame component 10 through the disassembly component 20, and the decoration component 30 can move relative to the disassembly component 20 in the circumferential direction of the middle frame component 10.
  • the second snap-fit portion 301 is separated from the first snap-fit portion 211, and the decoration component 30 can be detached at this time.
  • the decoration component 30 can realize the rotation function in the installed state and is detachably connected with the middle frame component 10. Also, through the snap-fit limiting between the second snap-fit portion 301 and the first snap-fit portion 211, it can also be ensured that the decoration component 30 will not fall off easily in the installed state, thereby improving the user's usage tactile feedback and experience.
  • the electronic device further includes a display screen 40, which is provided on the middle frame component 10 of the housing.
  • the decoration component 30 of the housing covers the edge of the display screen 40 to provide support and protection for the display screen 40 and improve the overall aesthetics of the electronic device.

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