18150595. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jooyoung Kang of Suwon-si (KR)
Yeonggyu Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)
Junyoung Choi of Suwon-si (KR)
Byounguk Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18150595 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING ELECTRONIC COMPONENT ARRANGEMENT STRUCTURE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a first housing and a second housing that can slide in a certain direction. The first housing has a space formed by three sides, and the second housing is coupled to the first housing and has its own space. A bendable member is connected to the first housing and can be partially accommodated into the second space. A flexible display is included, with a portion visible from the outside in the slide-in state and another portion accommodated into the second space through the bendable member and not visible from the outside. A component assembly is placed in the first space and can be covered by the second housing in the slide-in state.
- The electronic device has a sliding mechanism that allows the second housing to slide in a certain direction.
- The bendable member allows the flexible display to be partially hidden when the device is in the slide-in state.
- The component assembly is placed in the first space and can be covered by the second housing, providing protection and a streamlined appearance.
Potential Applications
- Smartphones or tablets with sliding mechanisms for additional screen space.
- Portable gaming devices with hidden controls or buttons.
- Compact laptops with sliding keyboards for space-saving design.
Problems Solved
- Limited screen space on portable devices can be expanded with the sliding mechanism.
- Hidden components and a streamlined design improve the aesthetics and functionality of the device.
- The bendable member allows for flexible displays to be accommodated without compromising the device's appearance.
Benefits
- Increased screen space for better user experience.
- Hidden components provide protection and a sleek design.
- Flexibility in accommodating different display sizes and configurations.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing including a first space formed by a first side member including a first side, a second side extending in a direction perpendicular to the first side, and a third side extending from the second side in parallel with the first side, a second housing which is slidably coupled to the first housing in a first direction and includes a second space, a bendable member which is connected to the first housing, is at least partially accommodated into the second space in a slide-in state, and forms a plane that is at least partially identical to the first housing in a slide-out state, a flexible display including a first portion disposed to be viewable from an outside in the slide-in state and a second portion which extends from the first portion and is accommodated into the second space through the bendable member so as not to be at least partially viewable from the outside, and a component assembly which is disposed in the first space to correspond to the outside through an opening formed in at least a portion of the first housing and comprises at least two electronic components, wherein the opening may be covered by at least a portion of the second housing in the slide-in state, and in the slide-in state, the first side and the third side may be accommodated into the second space so as not to be viewable from the outside.
