18155905. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REINFORCING STRUCTURE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REINFORCING STRUCTURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Myunghoon Kwak of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REINFORCING STRUCTURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18155905 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING REINFORCING STRUCTURE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a reinforcing structure, a flexible display, and a rolling portion. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The electronic device has two housings, with one housing movable relative to the other.
- The device includes a flexible display that is supported by either one of the housings.
- A reinforcing structure is placed on the rear surface of the flexible display.
- The flexible display has a rolling portion that bends when transitioning from one state to another.
- The reinforcing structure includes a support that covers the rear surface of the rolling portion.
Potential Applications
- Smartphones and tablets with flexible displays.
- Foldable electronic devices.
- Wearable devices with flexible screens.
Problems Solved
- Protecting the flexible display from damage or deformation.
- Ensuring the durability and longevity of the flexible display.
- Enhancing the structural integrity of the electronic device.
Benefits
- Increased flexibility and durability of the electronic device.
- Reduced risk of damage to the flexible display.
- Improved user experience with foldable or wearable devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device including a reinforcing structure is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing movable relative to the first housing, a flexible display supported by at least one of the first housing or the second housing, and a reinforcing structure disposed on a rear surface of the flexible display, wherein the flexible display may include a rolling portion that is at least partially bent in a process of changing from the first state to the second state, and the reinforcing structure may include a support coupled to the flexible display so as to cover a rear surface of the rolling portion.
