18509063. DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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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 18509063 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a display device with a roller mechanism for covering and uncovering the display panel.
- Display device with roller mechanism:
* Includes a display panel, a frame, a roller, a cover, a bar, a pair of reels, a driving assembly, and a pair of wires. * The roller is positioned along one side of the display panel and the cover is wound around it. * The bar is fixed to one end of the cover and movably coupled to the frame. * The pair of reels, driven by the driving assembly, wind or unwind the wires fixed to the bar. * The reels have grooves in a helix shape for winding the wires.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in:
- Electronic devices with retractable screens
- Projection screens for home theaters
- Privacy screens for offices or public spaces
Problems Solved
- Protecting the display panel from dust and damage when not in use
- Providing a sleek and compact design for display devices
- Allowing for easy and convenient covering and uncovering of the display panel
Benefits
- Enhanced durability and longevity of display panels
- Space-saving design for various electronic devices
- User-friendly operation for covering and uncovering the display panel
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Innovative Roller Mechanism for Display Devices: Commercial Applications"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to roller mechanisms for covering and uncovering display panels, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact energy consumption in display devices?
The patent application does not mention any details about the energy efficiency of the display device with the roller mechanism. It would be interesting to know if the motor driving the reels has any energy-saving features or if the overall design contributes to reducing power consumption.
Are there any limitations to the size or type of display panels that can be used with this roller mechanism?
The patent application does not specify any restrictions on the size or type of display panels compatible with the roller mechanism. It would be important to understand if there are any limitations in terms of weight, dimensions, or technology (e.g., LCD, OLED) for the display panels that can be effectively covered and uncovered using this mechanism.
Original Abstract Submitted
A display device may include: a display panel; a frame to which the display panel is coupled; a roller extending along one side of the display panel; a cover unwound from or wound around the roller; a bar which is positioned behind the display panel, to which one end of the cover is fixed, and which is movably coupled to the frame; a pair of reels which opposite each other with respect to the roller; a driving assembly which rotates the pair of reels; and a pair of wires which are wound around or unwound from the pair of reels, and which are fixed to the bar, wherein the reel may include a groove which is formed in a helix shape on an outer circumferential surface of the reel, and around which the wire is wound or from which the wire is unwound.
