17972843. FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kyunghoon Hyun of Suwon-si (KR)
Daehyeong Park of Suwon-si (KR)
FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17972843 titled 'FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a foldable housing and a flexible display. It includes support structures and plate assemblies to hold and support different portions of the display.
- The electronic device has a foldable housing with a first and second housing, connected by a folding part.
- Inside the first housing, there is a first support structure to hold a part of the flexible display.
- Inside the second housing, there is a second support structure to hold another part of the flexible display.
- A first plate assembly is positioned inside the foldable housing and connected to the first support structure to support a portion of the flexible display.
- The first plate assembly consists of a first, second, third, and fourth plate, with the second plate positioned between the third and fourth plate.
Potential Applications
- Foldable smartphones or tablets with flexible displays.
- Portable electronic devices with larger screens that can be folded for easier transportation.
Problems Solved
- Provides a solution for creating foldable electronic devices with flexible displays.
- Ensures proper support and stability for the flexible display when the device is folded or unfolded.
Benefits
- Allows for compact and portable electronic devices with larger screens.
- Provides a durable and reliable mechanism for folding and unfolding the device without damaging the display.
- Enhances user experience by offering a versatile device that can be used in different form factors.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to an example embodiment of this document, an electronic device includes a foldable housing including a first housing, a second housing, and a folding part between the first housing and the second housing. A first support structure is positioned in an internal space of the first housing to support a portion of a flexible display of the device. A second support structure is positioned in an internal space of the second housing to support a second portion of the flexible display. A first plate assembly is positioned in an internal space of the foldable housing, coupled to the first support structure, to support a portion of the flexible display. The first plate assembly includes a first plate, a second plate, a third plate, and a fourth plate. The second plate is positioned between the third plate and the fourth plate, when viewed from above the fourth surface.
