Samsung display co., ltd. (20240231438). DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract
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DISPLAY DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Seung Hwa Ha of Yongin-si (KR)
Sang Wol Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240231438 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
The abstract describes a display device with a foldable display panel, a panel support, and a jig. The jig includes a first flat plate frame, a second flat plate frame, and a wing plate that can rotate with respect to a rotation axis.
- The display device includes a foldable display panel and a panel support.
- The jig under the panel support consists of a first flat plate frame, a second flat plate frame, and a wing plate.
- The wing plate is fixed to the second flat plate frame and can rotate around a rotation axis.
- The folding axis is located on the boundary between the first flat plate frame and the wing plate.
- The panel support overlaps the first and second flat plate frames and includes a grid pattern portion on the wing plate.
Potential Applications: - Foldable electronic devices - Flexible display technology - Portable and compact screens
Problems Solved: - Enhancing portability of electronic devices - Providing a larger screen size in a compact form factor
Benefits: - Improved user experience with foldable displays - Increased convenience for on-the-go use - Space-saving design for electronic devices
Commercial Applications: Title: Foldable Display Technology for Portable Devices This technology can be used in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other portable electronic devices to provide a larger screen size in a compact form factor. The foldable display offers enhanced portability and convenience for users, making it ideal for on-the-go use.
Questions about Foldable Display Technology: 1. How does the wing plate contribute to the foldability of the display panel? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in commercial devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
a display device includes a display panel to be folded, a panel support supporting a bottom surface of the display panel, and a jig under the panel support, and including a first flat plate frame, a second flat plate frame on one side of the first flat plate frame, and a wing plate fixed to the second flat plate frame to rotate with respect to a rotation axis, wherein a folding axis is on a boundary between the first flat plate frame and the wing plate, and wherein the panel support includes a first flat plate portion overlapping the first flat plate frame, a second flat plate portion overlapping the second flat plate frame, and a grid pattern portion on the wing plate, between the first and second flat plate portions, and extending to the boundary between the first flat plate frame and the wing plate.
