18358480. FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jong Yoon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
Young Sun Park of Yongin-si (KR)
Chung Keun Yoo of Suwon-si (KR)
FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18358480 titled 'FOLDABLE DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with two housing structures, a hinge structure, and a flexible display. The hinge structure includes four saw-toothed spur gears and two guide structures fixed to the housing structures. The first guide structure rotates about a first axis formed from the bottom surface of the flexible display, while the second guide structure rotates about a second axis spaced apart from the first axis and also formed from the bottom surface of the flexible display.
- The electronic device includes two housing structures and a flexible display.
- The hinge structure consists of four saw-toothed spur gears.
- Two guide structures are fixed to the housing structures.
- The first guide structure rotates about a first axis formed from the bottom surface of the flexible display.
- The second guide structure rotates about a second axis formed from the bottom surface of the flexible display, which is spaced apart from the first axis.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Foldable smartphones or tablets with a flexible display.
- Convertible laptops or 2-in-1 devices with a flexible display.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Enables the folding or bending of electronic devices without damaging the display.
- Provides a mechanism for smooth rotation and movement of the housing structures.
Benefits of this technology:
- Allows for compact and portable electronic devices that can be easily folded or unfolded.
- Enhances the durability and longevity of flexible displays.
- Provides a seamless user experience with smooth rotation and movement of the device.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes two housing structures, a hinge structure, and a flexible display, the hinge structure includes a first saw-toothed spur gear, a second saw-toothed spur gear, a third saw-toothed spur gear, a fourth saw-toothed spur gear, a first guide structure fixed to the first housing structure and rotated by the gears, and a second guide structure fixed to the second housing structure and rotated in an opposite direction of the first guide structure, the first guide structure is rotated about a first axis formed from a bottom surface of the flexible display upwards, and the second guide structure is rotated about a second axis that is spaced apart from the first axis and is formed from the bottom surface of the flexible display.
