Samsung display co., ltd. (20240114752). DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract
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DISPLAY DEVICE
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DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240114752 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display device with a foldable area and non-foldable areas, supported by a support plate with a porous metal layer.
- Display panel with foldable area and non-foldable areas:
- The display panel can be folded along an axis in a first direction. - It includes a foldable area, a first non-foldable area, and a second non-foldable area. - The non-foldable areas are spaced apart from each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.
- Support plate with porous metal layer:
- The support plate below the display panel includes a porous metal layer. - The porous metal layer is made of a porous metal material. - It also has an upper support layer with a different density from the porous metal layer, and a lower support layer with a different density as well.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in: - Foldable electronic devices - Flexible displays for various applications
Problems Solved
This technology addresses issues such as: - Providing support for foldable displays - Ensuring durability and stability in foldable devices
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include: - Enhanced flexibility in design for electronic devices - Improved durability and longevity of foldable displays
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications for this technology may include: - Foldable smartphones and tablets - Flexible electronic signage displays
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be the use of flexible substrates in display devices to enhance flexibility and durability.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall weight of the display device?
The patent application does not provide information on whether the addition of the support plate with the porous metal layer affects the weight of the display device.
What are the potential manufacturing challenges associated with implementing this technology?
The patent application does not address any potential manufacturing challenges that may arise when producing display devices with the described features.
Original Abstract Submitted
a display device includes a display panel including a foldable area folded based on an axis extending in a first direction, and a first non-foldable area and a second non-foldable area spaced apart from each other in a second direction crossing the first direction with the foldable area being therebetween, and a support plate below the display panel, and including: a porous metal layer including a porous metal material, an upper support layer on the porous metal layer and having a different density from the porous metal layer, and a lower support layer below the porous metal layer and having a different density from the porous metal layer.
