17888575. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)
Contents
DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sung Sang Ahn of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Hyun Min Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Tae An Seo of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Tae Hoon Yang of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17888575 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display device with a bendable display panel and a support module. The support module includes a support plate and joints, and it is designed to support the display panel. The support plate overlaps both the flat area and the bendable areas of the display panel and includes lattice pattern areas with lattice patterns. The joints are placed on the support plate, overlapping with the bendable areas, and spaced apart from each other in one direction. Each joint has a top surface on the support plate and a bottom surface opposite to the top surface. The width of the top surface of each joint is smaller than the width of the bottom surface.
- The display device has a bendable display panel with a support module that provides stability and support.
- The support module includes a support plate with lattice pattern areas and joints placed on it.
- The joints are positioned on the support plate to overlap with the bendable areas of the display panel.
- The joints are spaced apart from each other in one direction.
- Each joint has a top surface on the support plate and a wider bottom surface.
Potential Applications
- Flexible display devices for smartphones, tablets, or wearable devices.
- Foldable or rollable displays for portable electronic devices.
- Curved or flexible screens for automotive displays or signage.
Problems Solved
- Provides support and stability to bendable display panels.
- Helps prevent damage or distortion when the display panel is bent or flexed.
- Allows for the creation of more versatile and durable display devices.
Benefits
- Enables the development of more flexible and portable electronic devices.
- Enhances the durability and lifespan of bendable display panels.
- Provides a solution for creating curved or flexible screens in various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device includes: a bendable display panel including a flat area and bendable areas; and a support module disposed on the display panel, wherein the support module supports the display panel, wherein the support module includes a support plate and joints, wherein the support plate overlaps the flat area and the bendable areas and includes lattice pattern areas including lattice patterns, and wherein the joints are disposed on the support plate, are disposed to overlap with the bendable areas, and are spaced apart from one another in the first direction. Each of the joints has a top surface and a bottom surface, wherein the top surface is disposed on the support plate, and the bottom surface is opposite to the top surface, and a width of each of the top surfaces of the joints is less than a width of each of the bottom surfaces of the joints.
