17991210. FOLDABLE DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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FOLDABLE DEVICE
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FOLDABLE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17991210 titled 'FOLDABLE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a foldable housing and a flexible display. It includes a hinge structure and two housing structures that can be folded onto each other. The device also has magnets and electrical paths.
- The electronic device has a foldable housing with a hinge structure.
- It consists of two housing structures that can be folded onto each other.
- Each housing structure has two faces directed in opposite directions.
- The housing structures are connected to the hinge structure.
- A first lateral member surrounds the space between the faces of the first housing structure.
- A second lateral member surrounds the space between the faces of the second housing structure.
- The second housing structure can be folded onto the first housing structure.
- The device includes a flexible display.
- It also has a first magnet and a second magnet.
- At least one electrical path is present in the device.
Potential Applications
- Mobile phones with foldable screens.
- Tablets with flexible displays.
- Portable electronic devices with compact designs.
Problems Solved
- Provides a solution for creating foldable electronic devices.
- Enables the use of flexible displays in electronic devices.
- Allows for compact and portable designs.
Benefits
- Enhanced portability and convenience.
- Increased screen size without sacrificing portability.
- Versatile and adaptable device configurations.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a foldable housing configured to include a hinge structure, a first housing structure that has a first face that is connected to the hinge structure and is directed in a first direction, a second face that is directed in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a first lateral member that at least partly surrounds a space between the first face and the second face, and a second housing structure that has a third face that is connected to the hinge structure and is directed in a third direction, a fourth face that is directed in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, a second lateral member that at least partly surrounds a space between the third face and the fourth face, and that is folded about the hinge structure onto the first housing structure, a flexible display, a first magnet a second magnet and at least one electrical path.
