Apple inc. (20240241548). Electronic Devices With Molded Display Mounting Structures simplified abstract

Electronic Devices With Molded Display Mounting Structures

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Daniel J. Barrett of Redwood City CA (US)

Dakota A. Bass of Santa Cruz CA (US)

Sameer Pandya of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Shang L. Tsuei of San Jose CA (US)

Elizabeth C. Porter of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Erik G. De Jong of San Francisco CA (US)

Jingjing Xu of Cupertino CA (US)

Jacquelynn M. Pok of San Jose CA (US)

Kiran S. Pillai of San Bruno CA (US)

Xuan Liu of Santa Clara CA (US)

Adam J. Brinkman of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Paul Choiniere of Livermore CA (US)

Daniel W. Jarvis of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Jia Liu of San Jose CA (US)

Electronic Devices With Molded Display Mounting Structures - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240241548 titled 'Electronic Devices With Molded Display Mounting Structures

The abstract describes an electronic device with a display mounted in a housing, featuring a display panel with an array of pixels on a flexible substrate. A display cover layer overlaps the display panel, and the flexible substrate has a protruding portion forming a tail that is coupled to a printed circuit. When the display is mounted in the housing, the tail can be bent back on itself to create a bend embedded in a molded polymer member attached to the housing.

• Display panel with array of pixels on a flexible substrate
• Display cover layer overlapping the display panel
• Protruding portion on the flexible substrate forming a tail
• Tail coupled to a printed circuit with display driver integrated circuit
• Bend created in the tail when mounted in the housing
• Bend embedded in a molded polymer member attached to the housing

Potential Applications: - Consumer electronics - Mobile devices - Wearable technology

Problems Solved: - Protecting the display panel and circuitry in a compact housing - Facilitating the bending of the tail for installation

Benefits: - Enhanced durability of the display - Efficient use of space in the device design

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Display Mounting Technology for Consumer Electronics This technology can be utilized in smartphones, smartwatches, and other portable electronic devices to improve display durability and design flexibility, potentially appealing to manufacturers seeking innovative solutions for their products.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the flexible substrate contribute to the overall durability of the display? 2. What are the advantages of embedding the bend in a molded polymer member for the housing design?

Original Abstract Submitted

an electronic device may have a display mounted in a housing. the display may have a display panel with an array of pixels on a flexible substrate. a display cover layer may overlap the display panel. the flexible substrate may have a protruding portion that forms a tail. the tail may be coupled to a printed circuit on which a display driver integrated circuit and/or other circuitry is mounted. when the display is mounted in the housing, the tail may be bent back on itself to create a bend. the bend may be embedded in a molded polymer member. the molded polymer member may be attached to the housing with adhesive and may directly contact an inner surface of the display cover layer.