18148781. FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)
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FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE
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FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18148781 titled 'FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a foldable display device that includes a display panel with a foldable area. It also includes two base plates that overlap different portions of the foldable area to guide the folding of the display panel. Two rotors are coupled to the base plates and can rotate around virtual rotation axes. A follower is in contact with the rotors and can reciprocate in a specific direction by the rotation of the rotors. A bracket is coupled to the rotors to guide their rotation path.
- The device includes a foldable display panel.
- Two base plates are used to guide the folding of the display panel.
- Two rotors are coupled to the base plates and can rotate around virtual rotation axes.
- A follower is in contact with the rotors and can reciprocate in a specific direction.
- A bracket is used to guide the rotation path of the rotors.
Potential Applications
- Foldable smartphones or tablets.
- Foldable e-readers or digital notebooks.
- Foldable displays for wearable devices.
Problems Solved
- Enables the creation of foldable display devices.
- Provides a mechanism to guide the folding of the display panel.
- Allows for smooth and controlled rotation of the base plates and rotors.
Benefits
- Allows for compact and portable devices that can be easily folded and unfolded.
- Provides a durable and reliable mechanism for folding the display panel.
- Enhances user experience by enabling new form factors and functionalities.
Original Abstract Submitted
A foldable display device includes: a display panel including a foldable display area; a first base plate overlapping a portion of the foldable display area to guide folding of the display panel; a second base plate overlapping another portion of the foldable display area to guide the folding of the display panel together with the first base plate; a first rotor coupled to the first base plate to rotate around a first virtual rotation axis, a second rotor coupled to the second base plate to rotate around a second virtual rotation axis; a follower in contact with the first and second rotors to reciprocate in a first direction by rotation of at least one of the first and second rotors; and a bracket coupled to the first and second rotors to guide a rotation path of each of the first and second rotors.
