18515156. DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dong-Su Yee of Cheonan-si (KR)
DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18515156 titled 'DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display apparatus with a flexible display panel that includes a non-folding area, a folding area, and a metal plate with a recess in the folding area.
- Flexible display panel with display area in non-folding and folding areas
- Metal plate with recess in folding area
- First adhesive layer between display panel and metal plate
Potential Applications
The technology could be used in:
- Foldable smartphones
- Flexible electronic devices
Problems Solved
The technology addresses:
- Durability of foldable displays
- Protection of display components
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Increased flexibility of electronic devices
- Enhanced protection for display panels
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Consumer electronics industry
- Wearable technology market
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of flexible displays in foldable devices, but the specific combination of a flexible display panel, metal plate with a recess, and adhesive layer may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the cost of manufacturing foldable devices?
The cost implications of implementing this technology in mass production are not addressed in the patent application.
What materials are used in the construction of the metal plate and adhesive layer?
The specific materials used in the metal plate and adhesive layer are not detailed in the patent application.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display apparatus including a first non-folding area, a second non-folding area spaced apart from the first non-folding area, and a folding area between the first non-folding area and the second non-folding area, the display apparatus including a flexible display panel having a display area disposed in the first non-folding area, the second non-folding area, and the folding area; a metal plate having an upper surface facing the flexible display panel and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface and including a recess, which is formed in a direction from the lower surface to the upper surface, in the folding area; and a first adhesive layer disposed between the flexible display panel and the metal plate.
