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).
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Publication number: 20250027531Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2024Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: Hewen SHEN, Wen FAN, Ding ZHONG, Li LIAO, Xuechan WANG, Lei YU
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Publication number: 20250027532Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2024Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: Tuo Shi, Hewen Shen, Ding Zhong, Qiang Zhan
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Publication number: 20250013271Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2024Publication date: January 9, 2025Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Haiqin Zhang, Lexiong Peng, Wen Fan, Ding Zhong, Tao Huang
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Publication number: 20240427388Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Inventors: Hewen Shen, Tuo Shi, Ding Zhong
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Publication number: 20240410417Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2024Publication date: December 12, 2024Inventors: Hewen Shen, Tuo Shi, Ding Zhong
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Publication number: 20240389249Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Weifeng Wu, Ding Zhong, Qiang Zhan, Leilei Hua, Haiqiang Tian, Changliang Liao, Zhi Xie
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Publication number: 20240384751Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2024Publication date: November 21, 2024Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Weifeng Wu, Ding Zhong, Qiang Zhan, Leilei Hua, Zhenlin Xiao, Zhibin Zhang, Changliang Liao
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Publication number: 20240357026Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Weifeng Wu, Ding Zhong
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Publication number: 20240340365Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2024Publication date: October 10, 2024Inventors: 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
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Patent number: 12063319Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Weifeng Wu, Ding Zhong
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Publication number: 20240251515Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2024Publication date: July 25, 2024Inventors: Qiang Zhan, Ding Zhong, Leilei Hua
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Patent number: 12047521Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20240206093Abstract: A folding apparatus includes a principal axis, a first bracket and a second bracket that are located on two sides of a principal axis along a width direction. A first connecting rod and a second connecting rod are located on two sides of the principal axis along the width direction, and a first swing arm and a second swing arm are located on two sides of the principal axis along the width direction. A first support plate and a second support plate are located on two sides of the principal axis along the width direction. When the first bracket and the second bracket rotate to be positioned face-to-face, and a length of accommodating space of the folding apparatus that accommodates a folded part of a flexible display can be extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2022Publication date: June 20, 2024Applicant: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Changliang Liao, Ding Zhong, Hewen Shen, Tengfei Zhou, Weigui Chen, Wenwen Wu
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Publication number: 20240160253Abstract: A hinge and a mobile terminal to resolve poor use effect of a foldable electronic device. The hinge includes a main body, and a first folding assembly and a second folding assembly that are symmetrically disposed along the main body. When the first folding assembly and the second folding assembly are rotated toward each other, a length of the hinge can be extended, and an accommodation space for accommodating the flexible display can be formed. When the first folding assembly and the second folding assembly are rotated away from each other, the length of the hinge can be reduced, and a support surface for supporting the flexible display can be formed, so that the flexible display cannot be stretched, compressed, or the like during folding and unfolding, thereby improving the use effect and safety of the mobile terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Inventors: Changliang LIAO, Weifeng WU, Li LIAO, Kenji NAGAI, Ding ZHONG, Qiao DENG
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Patent number: 11914433Abstract: A hinge and a mobile terminal to resolve poor use effect of a foldable electronic device. The hinge includes a main body, and a first folding assembly and a second folding assembly that are symmetrically disposed along the main body. When the first folding assembly and the second folding assembly are rotated toward each other, a length of the hinge can be extended, and an accommodation space for accommodating the flexible display can be formed. When the first folding assembly and the second folding assembly are rotated away from each other, the length of the hinge can be reduced, and a support surface for supporting the flexible display can be formed, so that the flexible display cannot be stretched, compressed, or the like during folding and unfolding, thereby improving the use effect and safety of the mobile terminal.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.Inventors: Changliang Liao, Weifeng Wu, Li Liao, Kenji Nagai, Ding Zhong, Qiao Deng
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Publication number: 20240015909Abstract: A rotating shaft mechanism is provided. The mechanism includes a main shaft assembly and a damper assembly, and the damper assembly is rotatably connected to the main shaft assembly; the damper assembly may include a cam member and a rotating assembly, the cam member is fastened on the main shaft assembly, the cam member has a cam surface, the rotating assembly includes a rotating member and a sliding member, the rotating member is rotatably connected to the main shaft assembly, and the sliding member may slide in a direction toward or away from the main shaft assembly relative to the rotating member; and the sliding member elastically abuts against the cam surface. An abutting force formed through elastic abutting may be transformed into resistance of relative rotation of the cam member and the rotating assembly, to generate a damping force between the main shaft assembly and the damper assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Lexiong PENG, Yong LIU, Ding ZHONG, Wenwen WU
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Patent number: 11846997Abstract: A connection rod and a swing arm are separately rotatably connected to a primary shaft component, and an axis around which the swing arm rotates and an axis around which the connection rod rotates are different, so that the swing arm and the connection rod rotate and slide relative to each other. The swing arm or the connection rod drives a support plate to rotate, so that the primary shaft component and the support plates can encircle to form, when the mobile terminal is completely folded, space that accommodates a folded part of a flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li Liao, Kenji Nagai, Changliang Liao, Ding Zhong, Tao Huang
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Publication number: 20230262150Abstract: This application provides a folding assembly and an electronic device. The folding assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism includes a fastening structure, a first synchronous arm, a second synchronous arm, and a connecting structure. The first synchronous arm is connected to the first bracket, and is rotatably connected to the fastening structure by using the first shaft. The second synchronous arm is connected to the second bracket, and is rotatably connected to the fastening structure by using the second shaft. The connecting structure is rotatably connected to the first synchronous arm by using the third shaft and is rotatably connected to the second synchronous arm by using the fourth shaft, where the third shaft and the first shaft are spaced from each other, and the fourth shaft and the second shaft are spaced from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Weifeng WU, Ding ZHONG, Li LIAO, Qiao DENG
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Publication number: 20230054923Abstract: A hinge and a mobile terminal to resolve poor use effect of a foldable electronic device. The hinge includes a main body, and a first folding assembly and a second folding assembly that are symmetrically disposed along the main body. When the first folding assembly and the second folding assembly are rotated toward each other, a length of the hinge can be extended, and an accommodation space for accommodating the flexible display can be formed. When the first folding assembly and the second folding assembly are rotated away from each other, the length of the hinge can be reduced, and a support surface for supporting the flexible display can be formed, so that the flexible display cannot be stretched, compressed, or the like during folding and unfolding, thereby improving the use effect and safety of the mobile terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Changliang LIAO, Weifeng WU, Li LIAO, Kenji NAGAI, Ding ZHONG, Qiao DENG
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Publication number: 20230019951Abstract: A rotating shaft mechanism (10) is provided, including a main bracket (1) and at least one rotating assembly (2). Each rotating assembly can rotate relative to the main bracket. The rotating assembly includes a rotating member (21), a middle frame (22), and a sliding member (23). The rotating member can be rotatably connected to the main bracket about the first rotation center, and the other end of the rotating member can be rotatably connected to the middle frame about the third rotation center. One end of the sliding member is hinged to the main bracket, and the sliding member can rotate relative to the main bracket about the second rotation center. The other end of the sliding member slidably coordinates with the middle frame, so that the middle frame is away from or close to the second rotation center along an extension direction of the sliding member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Inventors: Changliang LIAO, Ding ZHONG, Tao HUANG, Yong LIU, Yangming LIN