17917340. FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE
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FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17917340 titled 'FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a flexible display device that consists of two bodies and a flexible display that changes based on the movement of the second body. One of the bodies has spherical rolling balls while the other has rolling grooves, allowing the balls to move along the grooves. This movement is facilitated by point contact between the balls and grooves, reducing external exposure of the sliding element.
- The flexible display device consists of two bodies and a flexible display.
- One of the bodies has spherical rolling balls arranged in a specific direction.
- The other body has rolling grooves in the same direction for the balls to move along.
- The movement of the second body is facilitated by the point contact between the balls and grooves.
- This design minimizes the external exposure of the sliding element.
Potential Applications
- Mobile devices with flexible displays
- Wearable technology with flexible displays
- Foldable or rollable screens for electronic devices
Problems Solved
- Enables the creation of flexible displays that can adapt to different forms and movements
- Reduces the need for complex mechanisms for flexible display movement
- Minimizes external exposure of sliding elements, improving durability and reliability
Benefits
- Enhanced flexibility and adaptability of display devices
- Simplified design and reduced complexity of flexible display mechanisms
- Improved durability and reliability due to minimized external exposure of sliding elements
Original Abstract Submitted
A flexible display device is disclosed. The flexible display device includes a first body, a second body that moves in a first direction with respect to the first body, and a flexible display that varies according to the movement of the second body. Either one of the first body and the second body has coupled thereto a plurality of spherical rolling balls arranged in the first direction, and the other one has formed therein rolling grooves, in the form of concave grooves having a constant cross-section, in the first direction to allow the rolling balls to move in contact with same. In embodiments of the present invention, the movement of the second body is facilitated by a point contact of the rolling balls and the rolling grooves, and external exposure of an element for slidable movement of the second body may be minimized.
