18151754. ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SEUNGHWA Ha of Cheongju-si (KR)
SANGJAE Kim of Seongnam-si (KR)
HYEONG-JUN Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
SEUNG-HO Jung of Hwaseong-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18151754 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a folding display panel and a support member. The support member consists of an upper plate facing the folding and non-folding areas of the display panel, and a lower plate with two sections corresponding to the folding and non-folding areas. The second lower plate is separated from the first lower plate by a gap in the folding area.
- The electronic device has a folding display panel and a support member.
- The support member consists of an upper plate and a lower plate.
- The upper plate faces both the folding and non-folding areas of the display panel.
- The lower plate has two sections corresponding to the folding and non-folding areas.
- In the folding area, the second lower plate is separated from the first lower plate by a gap.
Potential Applications
- Foldable smartphones or tablets
- Flexible displays for wearable devices
- Foldable e-readers or electronic notebooks
Problems Solved
- Provides support and stability for a folding display panel
- Prevents damage to the display panel during folding and unfolding
- Allows for a seamless folding experience without compromising the display quality
Benefits
- Enables the development of foldable electronic devices
- Enhances portability and convenience of electronic devices
- Provides a durable and reliable folding mechanism for displays
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes a display panel including a folding area and a non-folding area which is adjacent to the folding area along a first direction, and a support member facing the display panel. The support member includes in order from the display panel, an upper plate which faces the folding area and the non-folding area, has a thickness and in which are defined a plurality of openings corresponding to the folding area, and a lower plate having a thickness which is greater than the thickness of the upper plate and including a first lower plate and a second lower plate each corresponding to the folding area and the non-folding area. At the folding area, the second lower plate is spaced apart from the first lower plate by a gap along the first direction.
