18383639. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING HINGE ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING HINGE ASSEMBLY
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING HINGE ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18383639 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING HINGE ASSEMBLY
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a display that can be folded and unfolded using a hinge assembly.
- The electronic device has a display with a first area, a second area, and a folding area between them.
- It includes a first housing supporting the first area, a second housing supporting the second area, and a hinge assembly connecting the housings.
- The hinge assembly allows the device to be folded with the first and second areas facing each other, or unfolded with the areas not facing each other.
- The hinge assembly has a hinge bracket with fixed cams and rail structures, defining hinge axes and structures for rotation.
Potential Applications
- Foldable smartphones or tablets
- Flexible displays for wearable technology
- Compact devices with adjustable screen sizes
Problems Solved
- Providing a larger display in a compact device
- Protecting the display when not in use
- Enhancing portability and convenience of electronic devices
Benefits
- Versatile and adaptable display options
- Improved portability and storage
- Enhanced user experience with adjustable screen configurations
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device includes a display including a first area, a second area, and a folding area that is between the first area and the second area, a first housing supporting the first area, a second housing supporting the second area, and a hinge assembly foldably connecting the first housing and the second housing to be foldable with respect to each other between a folded state in which the first area and the second area face each other, and unfolded state in which the first area and the second area do not face each other, where the hinge assembly includes a hinge bracket including two fixed cams and two first rail structures, the hinge bracket defining two hinge axes and two hinge structures each rotatably connected to a respective one of the two first rail structures.
