Patents by Inventor Ding ZHONG

Ding ZHONG has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250147558
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a base, a first rotating component, a second rotating component, and a synchronization component. The first rotating component includes a first swing arm. The second rotating component includes a second swing arm. The synchronization component includes a first driving arm, a second driving arm, a first sliding block, and a second sliding block. One end of the first driving arm is rotatably connected to the first swing arm, another end of the first driving arm is rotatably connected to the first sliding block, and the first sliding block is slidably disposed on the base in a first direction. One end of the second driving arm is rotatably connected to the second swing arm, another end of the second driving arm is rotatably connected to the second sliding block, and the second sliding block is slidably disposed on the base in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2025
    Publication date: May 8, 2025
    Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Changliang Liao, Ding Zhong, Tao Jiao
  • Publication number: 20250133152
    Abstract: A foldable apparatus (10, 20) and an electronic device (100) including the foldable apparatus are disclosed. The foldable apparatus includes a first support plate (11), a middle support plate (12), a second support plate (13), a main shaft (14), a first gear connecting rod (15), and a second gear connecting rod (16). A first tooth part (121) and a second tooth part (122) on the middle support plate are respectively meshed with a first gear (151) on the first gear connecting rod and a second gear (161) on the second gear connecting rod, so that the middle support plate slides relative to the main shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2024
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Changliang Liao, Ding Zhong, Tao Jiao, WenJie Jiang, Yufeng Luo
  • Publication number: 20250106314
    Abstract: This application relates to a foldable electronic device, including a housing, where the housing includes a plurality of casings; a folding component, where adjacent casings are connected by using the folding component; a screen, where the screen includes a primary screen and a secondary screen that are disposed opposite to each other in a thickness direction of the foldable electronic device; and a front-facing camera. The casings include a first casing. At least a part of the front-facing camera is mounted on the first casing. The secondary screen is fastened to the first casing. A first recessed portion is provided on the primary screen fastened to the first casing. A second recessed portion is provided on the secondary screen. Two ends of the front-facing camera are respectively located in the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion in the thickness direction of the foldable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Wenwen Wu, Ding Zhong, Hewen Shen, Yuehua Hu
  • Publication number: 20250097332
    Abstract: An embodiment of this application provides an electronic device with a movable lifting component, including a base, a lifting component, and a first driving assembly, where the base is fastened to a rear cover of a housing of the electronic device, the first driving assembly rotatably matches the base, and the lifting component is sleeved on an inner side of the first driving assembly. The first driving assembly may rotate relative to the base, the first driving assembly drives the lifting component to move in a direction parallel to an optical axis toward the outside of the housing to form an avoidance space, and a first lens assembly may move in the avoidance space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ding Zhong, Wenwen Wu
  • Publication number: 20250080633
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a flexible screen, a support mechanism, and a screen holder. The flexible screen includes a deformation area. The support mechanism includes a door plate corresponding to the deformation area, and the door plate is provided with an avoidance slot facing the flexible screen. In an unfolded state, a holding part is at least partially filled between a holding plate and the door plate corresponding to a main shaft module in the avoidance slot. In a folded state, the holding part slides out of the avoidance slot, so that the deformation area of the flexible screen in the folded state can enter the avoidance slot. In the folded state, the holding part slides out of the avoidance slot to increase available space in the avoidance slot, so that the deformation area of the flexible screen enters the avoidance slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2024
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Inventors: Li Liao, Wenwen Wu, Ding Zhong, Chun Zou
  • Publication number: 20250071196
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes two guide rod mechanisms that are respectively formed between a main shaft assembly in the hinge mechanism, a first support arm, a first guide rod arm, and a first connecting frame, and between the main shaft assembly in the hinge mechanism, a second support arm, a second guide rod arm, and a second connecting frame. A first support plate and a second support plate are respectively fastened to the first support arm and the second support arm. The first support arm and the first connecting frame are rotatably connected through a first arc-shaped sliding groove and a first arc-shaped arm that are in sliding fit. The second support arm and the second connecting frame are rotatably connected through a second arc-shaped sliding groove and a second arc-shaped arm that are in sliding fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Yangming Lin, Zhibin Zhang, Shuqin Xie, Qiang Zhan, Haiqiang Tian, Feng Jiang, Ding Zhong
  • Publication number: 20250060796
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes an inner hinge, a rotating assembly that can rotate relative to the inner hinge, and an outer hinge. The inner hinge is connected to the outer hinge, and the rotating assembly is located between the inner hinge and the outer hinge. The rotating assembly includes a first swing arm, a second swing arm, and a linkage structure, and the first swing arm and the second swing arm may rotate relative to the inner hinge. The linkage structure includes a rotating member, a first translation member, and a second translation member. The first swing arm and the second swing arm can drive the first translation member and the second translation member to move reversely, and the rotating member can move synchronously with the first translation member and the second translation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Hewen Shen, Ding Zhong, Wenwen Wu, Wen Fan, Yuehua Hu
  • Publication number: 20250053205
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a main shaft, a rotating module, a first door plate, and a second door plate. The rotating module includes a first rotating component, a second rotating component, a first housing fastening bracket, and a second housing fastening bracket. The first rotating component includes a first support arm, a first connecting member, and a first door plate fastening bracket. The first connecting member is separately and rotatably connected to the first support arm and the first door plate fastening bracket, and the first connecting member is rotatably or slidably connected to the main shaft. The second rotating component includes a second support arm, a second connecting member, and a second door plate fastening bracket. The second connecting member is rotatably connected to the second support arm and the second door plate fastening bracket, and the second connecting member is rotatably or slidably connected to the main shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2024
    Publication date: February 13, 2025
    Inventors: Hewen Shen, Ding Zhong, Wenwen Wu, Wen Fan, Yuehua Hu
  • Publication number: 20250027531
    Abstract: This application provides a hinge mechanism and an electronic device. One example hinge mechanism includes a base, and a first rotating assembly and a second rotating assembly that are respectively disposed on two sides of the base. When the first rotating assembly and the second rotating assembly rotate toward each other, a length of the hinge mechanism may be increased; or when the first rotating assembly and the second rotating assembly rotate opposite to each other, a length of the hinge mechanism may be shortened, and a support surface for supporting a flexible display can be formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Hewen SHEN, Wen FAN, Ding ZHONG, Li LIAO, Xuechan WANG, Lei YU
  • Publication number: 20250027532
    Abstract: The hinge mechanism includes a main shaft, a synchronization assembly, a first housing mounting bracket, and a second housing mounting bracket. The first housing mounting bracket and the second housing mounting bracket are located on two opposite sides of the main shaft, and the synchronization assembly is located between the first housing mounting bracket and the second housing mounting bracket. The synchronization assembly includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, and a third connecting rod. The first connecting rod and the third connecting rod are rotatably connected via the second connecting rod, the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the main shaft. The third connecting rod is slidably connected to the second housing mounting bracket. The first housing mounting bracket is provided with a first track slot, and the first connecting rod slides along the first track slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Tuo Shi, Hewen Shen, Ding Zhong, Qiang Zhan
  • Publication number: 20250013271
    Abstract: A foldable electronic device has a first housing, a second housing, a central shaft assembly, and two shielding members. In a first direction, the first housing and the second housing are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the central shaft assembly. Each shielding member includes a first shielding body, a second shielding body, and a third shielding body. The second shielding body and the third shielding body are located at two opposite sides of the first shielding body. In a second direction, the second shielding body is located at a side of the first shielding body facing the central shaft assembly and is partially stacked with the first shielding body, and the third shielding body is located at the side of the first shielding body facing the central shaft assembly and is partially stacked with the first shielding body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Haiqin Zhang, Lexiong Peng, Wen Fan, Ding Zhong, Tao Huang
  • Publication number: 20240427388
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a main shaft, a synchronization assembly, and two swing arms, where the two swing arms are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the main shaft, and the two swing arms are rotatably connected to the main shaft. In addition, along an axial direction of the hinge mechanism, the synchronization assembly is located between the two swing arms. The synchronization assembly includes two gear assemblies. Each gear assembly includes a gear member and a connecting rod. The gear member includes a gear and a connection part. Gear surfaces of the gears of the two gear assemblies are engaged with each other, and the two gears are located between two connection parts. Each connecting rod is located between one connection part and one swing arm, and each connecting rod is slidably connected to the connection part and is rotatably connected to the swing arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Inventors: Hewen Shen, Tuo Shi, Ding Zhong
  • Publication number: 20240410417
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a main shaft and a rotating module. The rotating module includes a first rotating assembly, a second rotating assembly, a first housing mounting bracket, and a second housing mounting bracket. The first rotating assembly includes a first swing arm, a first support arm, and a first connector. The first connector is separately rotatably connected to the first swing arm and the first support plate, and the first connector is capable of moving along a first track slot of the main shaft, for limitation on a movement track of the first connector. The second rotating assembly includes a second swing arm, a second support arm, and a second connector. The second connector is separately rotatably connected to the second swing arm and the second support arm, and the second connector is capable of moving along a second track slot of the main shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2024
    Publication date: December 12, 2024
    Inventors: Hewen Shen, Tuo Shi, Ding Zhong
  • Publication number: 20240384751
    Abstract: The hinge mechanism includes a base and a main hinge module. The base includes a support surface for supporting a flexible display. The main hinge module includes a first rotating component and a second rotating component disposed on two opposite sides of the base. The first rotating component includes a first support plate, and the first support plate includes a first plate surface for supporting the flexible display. The second rotating component includes a second support plate, and the second support plate includes a second plate surface for supporting the flexible display. When the hinge mechanism is in a folded state, an included angle between the first plate surface and a bearing surface is less than an included angle between the second plate surface and the bearing surface, to form display accommodating space between the first plate surface, the second plate surface, and the bearing surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weifeng Wu, Ding Zhong, Qiang Zhan, Leilei Hua, Zhenlin Xiao, Zhibin Zhang, Changliang Liao
  • Publication number: 20240389249
    Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a base and two rotating components. Each rotating component includes a support arm, a swing arm, and a housing mounting bracket. The two support arms are respectively disposed on two sides of the base and are rotatably connected to the base. The two swing arms are respectively disposed on two sides of the base and are rotatably connected to the base. Each of the two housing mounting bracket is provided with two sliding grooves. For a support arm, a swing arm, and a housing mounting bracket that are located on a same side of the base, the support arm and the swing arm may separately slide in a sliding groove, and projections of sliding directions of the support arm and the swing arm are not parallel in a reference plane perpendicular to the rotation axes of the support arm and the swing arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Weifeng Wu, Ding Zhong, Qiang Zhan, Leilei Hua, Haiqiang Tian, Changliang Liao, Zhi Xie
  • Publication number: 20240357026
    Abstract: A foldable module is provided, including a first connection part, a first pin, a first drive ring, and a first spring. A first pin hole is disposed on the first connection part, and the first pin passes through the first drive ring, the first pin hole, and the first spring. A first convex part and a first concave part are disposed between the first drive ring and the first connection part, and the first convex part is located between the first spring and the first concave part, or the first concave part is located between the first spring and the first convex part. When the first connection part rotates, the first convex part slides out of the first concave part. In a folding or unfolding process, the first convex part slides out of the first concave part, to provide damping force for unfolding or folding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Weifeng Wu, Ding Zhong
  • Publication number: 20240340365
    Abstract: The rotation shaft structure includes a main shaft assembly, and two folding assemblies that are symmetrically disposed with respect to the main shaft assembly. The two folding assemblies may rotate toward or against each other relative to the main shaft assembly. When the folding assembly is specifically disposed, the folding assembly includes a rotation assembly, a support plate, and a housing mounting bracket. The rotation assembly is rotationally connected to the main shaft assembly. The support plate is rotationally connected to the housing mounting bracket and slidably connected to the rotation assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2024
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Changliang LIAO, Weifeng WU, Li LIAO, Kenji NAGAI, Ding ZHONG, Qiao DENG, Tao HUANG, Qiang ZHAN, Haiqiang TIAN, Yuehua HU, Feng ZHAO, Gang WANG, Bo HUANG, Zhixiao XU, Shangyun WANG
  • Patent number: 12063319
    Abstract: A foldable module and a corresponding device are provided. The foldable module includes a first connection part, a first pin, a first drive ring, and a first spring. The first pin passes through the first drive ring, a first pin hole which is disposed on the first connection part, and the first spring. A first convex part and a first concave part are disposed between the first drive ring and the first connection part. The first convex part is located between (a) the first spring and (b) the first concave part or the first convex part. When the first connection part rotates, or in a folding or unfolding process, the first convex part slides out of the first concave part, to provide damping force for unfolding or folding. The first connection part directly drives the first convex part and the first concave part to move correspondingly, thereby improving transmission accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Weifeng Wu, Ding Zhong
  • Publication number: 20240251515
    Abstract: A foldable hinge includes a base and two folding assemblies. The two folding assemblies are located on two sides of the base, are both connected to the base, and are capable of being opened or closed relative to each other. Each of the two folding assemblies includes a first swing arm, a second swing arm, a synchronous gear, and a support component. The first swing arm is pivotally connected to the base. The second swing arm is pivotally connected to the base. The synchronous gear is located in the base, and the first swing arm and the second swing arm are connected through transmission by using the synchronous gear. The support component is pivotally connected to the first swing arm, is linked to the second swing arm, and is capable of rotating relative to the first swing arm under an action of the second swing arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Inventors: Qiang Zhan, Ding Zhong, Leilei Hua
  • Patent number: 12047521
    Abstract: This application provides a rotation shaft structure and an electronic device. The rotation shaft structure includes a main shaft assembly, and two folding assemblies. The folding assembly includes a rotation assembly, a support plate, and a housing mounting bracket. The rotation assembly is rotationally connected to the main shaft assembly. The support plate is rotationally connected to the housing mounting bracket and slidably connected to the rotation assembly. When two housing mounting brackets rotate toward each other, two support plates rotate in a same direction relative to the housing mounting brackets on corresponding sides, so that the two support plates and the main shaft assembly can form a triangle-like display accommodation space. When the electronic device is in a closed state, the display accommodation space can be used for accommodating a bent portion of the flexible display, so that the flexible display is not damaged by extrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Changliang Liao, Weifeng Wu, Li Liao, Kenji Nagai, Ding Zhong, Qiao Deng, Tao Huang, Qiang Zhan, Haiqiang Tian, Yuehua Hu, Feng Zhao, Gang Wang, Bo Huang, Zhixiao Xu, Shangyun Wang