18155905. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REINFORCING STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REINFORCING STRUCTURE

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

lnkuk Yun of Suwon-si (KR)

Myunghoon Kwak of Suwon-si (KR)

Sungho Ahn of Suwon-si (KR)

Jookwan Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Jihyung Jung of Suwon-si (KR)

Yangwook Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Hyunju Hong of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REINFORCING STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18155905 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REINFORCING STRUCTURE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device with a reinforcing structure, a flexible display, and a rolling portion. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • The electronic device has two housings, with one housing movable relative to the other.
  • The device includes a flexible display that is supported by either one of the housings.
  • A reinforcing structure is placed on the rear surface of the flexible display.
  • The flexible display has a rolling portion that bends when transitioning from one state to another.
  • The reinforcing structure includes a support that covers the rear surface of the rolling portion.

Potential Applications

  • Smartphones and tablets with flexible displays.
  • Foldable electronic devices.
  • Wearable devices with flexible screens.

Problems Solved

  • Protecting the flexible display from damage or deformation.
  • Ensuring the durability and longevity of the flexible display.
  • Enhancing the structural integrity of the electronic device.

Benefits

  • Increased flexibility and durability of the electronic device.
  • Reduced risk of damage to the flexible display.
  • Improved user experience with foldable or wearable devices.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device including a reinforcing structure is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing movable relative to the first housing, a flexible display supported by at least one of the first housing or the second housing, and a reinforcing structure disposed on a rear surface of the flexible display, wherein the flexible display may include a rolling portion that is at least partially bent in a process of changing from the first state to the second state, and the reinforcing structure may include a support coupled to the flexible display so as to cover a rear surface of the rolling portion.