18734612. FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING CONNECTION FRAMES AND HINGE MEMBERS simplified abstract (LG Display Co., Ltd.)
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FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING CONNECTION FRAMES AND HINGE MEMBERS
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FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING CONNECTION FRAMES AND HINGE MEMBERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18734612 titled 'FLEXIBLE DISPLAY DEVICE INCLUDING CONNECTION FRAMES AND HINGE MEMBERS
The patent application describes a flexible display device with a unique structure to support the display panel.
- The device includes a back cover, fixing sliders, a central frame, connection frames, hinge members, and side frames.
- Fixing sliders are fixed on the back cover and support the display panel along a longitudinal direction.
- The central frame is located at the center of the back cover and connects to connection frames that allow sliding support for fixing sliders.
- Hinge members connect the central frame to the connection frames, enabling flexibility and movement.
- Side frames are also included in the device for additional support and stability.
Potential Applications: - Flexible electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable technology. - Foldable displays for compact and portable devices. - Curved or flexible screens for automotive displays or signage.
Problems Solved: - Providing a flexible display structure that can withstand repeated bending and folding. - Ensuring stability and support for the display panel in various configurations. - Facilitating the development of innovative form factors for electronic devices.
Benefits: - Enhanced durability and longevity of flexible displays. - Increased design possibilities for manufacturers. - Improved user experience with versatile and adaptable devices.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Flexible Display Device for Next-Generation Electronics" This technology could revolutionize the consumer electronics market by introducing more durable and versatile devices with flexible displays. Manufacturers can create unique products that stand out in a competitive market, attracting tech-savvy consumers looking for innovative gadgets.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this flexible display device compare to existing flexible display technologies? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in consumer electronics?
Original Abstract Submitted
A flexible display device may include a display panel, a back cover supporting a rear surface of the display panel, a plurality of fixing sliders fixed on a rear surface of the back cover and arranged along a longitudinal direction, a central frame disposed at a center of the rear surface of the back cover and having first and second longitudinal ends, a pair of connection frames rotatably connected to the first and second longitudinal ends of the central frame and provided with slot holes through which respective fixing sliders among the plurality of fixing sliders are slidably supported, a plurality of hinge members, each hinge member connecting a respective one of the first and second longitudinal ends of the central frame to a respective one of the pair of connection frames, and a pair of side frames.
