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

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.