18096225. DISPLAY MODULE INCLUDING CUSHION LAYER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY MODULE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
DISPLAY MODULE INCLUDING CUSHION LAYER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY MODULE
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Inventor(s)
Seonghoon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
DISPLAY MODULE INCLUDING CUSHION LAYER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY MODULE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18096225 titled 'DISPLAY MODULE INCLUDING CUSHION LAYER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING DISPLAY MODULE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a rotatable housing and a deformable display panel. It includes a support plate, a cushion layer, a foreign material blocking member, and a reinforcing plate.
- The electronic device has a first and second housing that can rotate.
- The display panel can be deformed by rotating the second housing.
- A support plate is placed on the rear surface of the display panel to provide support.
- The support plate has a first area with multiple openings and a second area without openings.
- A cushion layer is positioned on the rear surface of the support plate in the second area to absorb external impact.
- A foreign material blocking member made of flexible material is placed on the rear surface of the support plate in the first area. It can elongate with the deformation of the display panel.
- A reinforcing plate is located beneath the cushion layer and the foreign material blocking member.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Mobile phones or tablets with rotatable displays.
- Electronic devices with flexible or foldable screens.
- Wearable devices with deformable displays.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Protects the display panel from external impact and foreign material intrusion.
- Allows for the deformation of the display panel without damaging its functionality.
- Provides structural support to the display panel during rotation.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced durability and protection for electronic devices.
- Improved user experience with flexible or deformable displays.
- Enables innovative designs for electronic devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed herein may include: a first housing, a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing, a display panel, a partial area of which is configured to be deformed by rotation of the second housing with respect to the first housing, a support plate disposed on the rear surface of the display panel supporting the display panel, the support plate including a first area, corresponding to the deformable area of the display panel and including multiple openings formed at specified intervals, and a second area excluding the first area, a cushion layer disposed on the rear surface of the support plate at a position corresponding to the second area and including a material capable of absorbing external impact, a foreign material blocking member comprising a flexible material disposed on the rear surface of the support plate at a position corresponding to the first area and including a flexible material configured to be elongated according to deformation of the display panel, and a reinforcing plate disposed under the cushion layer and the foreign material blocking member.
