18077441. ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF FOLDING AND SLIDING OPERATIONS simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF FOLDING AND SLIDING OPERATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Gyeongtae Park of Suwon-si (KR)
Youngseong Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Jooyoung Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
Seungjoon Lee of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF FOLDING AND SLIDING OPERATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18077441 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF FOLDING AND SLIDING OPERATIONS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a sliding and folding mechanism that allows for extending or retracting the display region of the device. Here are the key points:
- The electronic device consists of a base housing, a sliding housing, and a folding housing.
- The sliding housing is connected to the base housing and can slide back and forth.
- The folding housing partially overlaps the base housing and is connected to the sliding housing.
- The device has a display located on both the folding and sliding housings.
- A rolling module is attached to the rear surface of the display.
- A hinge module connects the folding and sliding housings.
- The device can perform a sliding operation, extending or retracting the display region by moving the folding and sliding housings in a sliding direction.
- It can also perform a folding operation, where the folding housing is folded or unfolded relative to the sliding housing, allowing for folding or unfolding a portion of the display region.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Smartphones or tablets with larger display areas that can be extended or retracted as needed.
- Portable devices with flexible screens that can be folded for compact storage or unfolded for a larger viewing area.
- E-readers or digital notebooks with adjustable display sizes for improved reading or note-taking experiences.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Limited screen size on portable devices can be expanded when needed, providing a more immersive experience.
- Compact storage is enabled by folding the device, making it easier to carry and transport.
- Flexibility in adjusting the display size allows for better customization based on user preferences or specific tasks.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user experience with a larger display area for multimedia content, gaming, or productivity tasks.
- Improved portability and convenience with the ability to fold the device for easy storage and transportation.
- Increased flexibility in adapting the device to different usage scenarios or user preferences.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a base housing, a sliding housing and that is coupled to the base housing so as to slide, a folding housing that at least partially overlaps the base housing and that is connected to the sliding housing, a display disposed on the folding housing and the sliding housing, a rolling module that is coupled to a rear surface of the display, and a hinge module connected to the folding housing and the sliding housing. The electronic device is configured to be capable of a sliding operation in which the folding housing and the sliding housing move in a sliding direction to extend or retract a display region of the electronic device and a folding operation in which the folding housing is folded or unfolded relative to the sliding housing to fold or unfold a portion of the display region.
