Samsung display co., ltd. (20240126343). DISPLAY DEVICE AND PANEL STORAGE CONTAINER simplified abstract

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DISPLAY DEVICE AND PANEL STORAGE CONTAINER

Organization Name

samsung display co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Tae Chang Kim of Yongin-si (KR)

Tae Hoon Yang of Yongin-si (KR)

DISPLAY DEVICE AND PANEL STORAGE CONTAINER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126343 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE AND PANEL STORAGE CONTAINER

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a display device with a bendable area that can be stored in a panel storage container. The bendable area includes an active area, a dummy bending area, and a dummy flat area, with the dummy bending area being longer than the bent portion of the bendable area.

  • Display device with bendable area:
   - Includes a flat area and a bendable area
   - Bendable area consists of active area, dummy bending area, and dummy flat area
   - Dummy bending area is longer than the bent portion of the bendable area
    • Potential Applications:**

- Flexible displays for electronic devices - Foldable screens for smartphones and tablets

    • Problems Solved:**

- Protecting bendable areas of display panels during storage - Ensuring the longevity of flexible displays

    • Benefits:**

- Increased durability of bendable areas - Enhanced protection during storage and transportation

    • Potential Commercial Applications:**

- Consumer electronics industry - Display manufacturing companies

    • Possible Prior Art:**

- Flexible display technologies such as OLED screens with bendable areas

    • Unanswered Questions:**
    • 1. How does the storage container protect the bendable area of the display panel during transportation?**

- The patent application does not provide specific details on the protective features of the storage container during transportation.

    • 2. What materials are used in the construction of the bendable area to ensure flexibility and durability?**

- The patent application does not mention the specific materials used in the construction of the bendable area for flexibility and durability.


Original Abstract Submitted

a display device and a panel storage container are provided. the display device includes a display panel including a flat area and a bendable area disposed on a side of the flat area; and a storage container storing the bendable area of the display panel. the bendable area includes an active area having a side adjacent to the flat area, a dummy bending area disposed on another side of the active area, and a dummy flat area disposed on a side of the dummy bending area opposite to the active area. the dummy bending area is interposed between the active area and the dummy flat area, at least a portion of the bendable area is bent with a radius of curvature in the storage container, and a length of the dummy bending area is greater than a length of a portion of which the bendable area is bent.