18208121. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING HINGE DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING HINGE DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Daehyeong Park of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING HINGE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18208121 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING HINGE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a foldable design and a flexible display. The device includes a hinge device that connects two housings and allows them to fold along a folding axis. The hinge device consists of a hinge bracket, two slide rails, and two rotators. When the device is folded or unfolded, the slide rails move a designated linear distance with respect to the hinge bracket.
- The electronic device has a foldable design with a flexible display.
- The hinge device allows the device to fold and unfold along a folding axis.
- The hinge device includes a hinge bracket, slide rails, and rotators.
- The slide rails move a designated linear distance when the device is folded or unfolded.
Potential Applications
- Foldable smartphones or tablets
- Foldable laptops or notebooks
- Foldable e-readers or digital notepads
Problems Solved
- Provides a compact and portable form factor for electronic devices
- Allows for larger display size without sacrificing portability
- Enables multitasking with multiple screens or display orientations
Benefits
- Enhanced portability and convenience
- Increased screen real estate for better user experience
- Versatility in usage with different display orientations
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing, a hinge device configured to connect the first housing and the second housing to be foldable with respect to a folding axis, and a flexible display disposed to be supported by the first housing and the second housing, wherein the hinge device includes a hinge bracket, a first slide rail movably disposed at the hinge bracket and at one side of the folding axis, a second slide rail movably disposed at the hinge bracket and at the other side of the folding axis, a first rotator rotatably disposed on the first slide rail, and a second rotator rotatably disposed on the second slide rail, wherein when the electronic device transitions from a folded state to an unfolded state or vice-versa, the first slide rail and the second slide rail are moved with respect to the hinge bracket by a designated linear distance.
