Apple inc. (20240324131). Electronic Devices With Durable Folding Displays simplified abstract
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Electronic Devices With Durable Folding Displays
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Que Anh S. Nguyen of San Jose CA (US)
Michael B. Wittenberg of San Francisco CA (US)
Electronic Devices With Durable Folding Displays - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240324131 titled 'Electronic Devices With Durable Folding Displays
The abstract describes a patent application for a foldable display with a display cover layer and a flexible display panel that can bend around a bend axis. The display panel contains an array of pixels to display images through the cover layer, which is made of glass. A recess is formed in the glass layer along the bend axis to create a locally thinned portion that allows the glass to bend. To enhance impact resistance during drop events, the corner and edge portions of the cover layer are thicker than other areas outside the thinned portion.
- Foldable display with display cover layer and flexible display panel
- Display panel bends around a bend axis
- Display cover layer made of glass with a recess for bending
- Locally thinned portion in glass layer allows bending
- Corner and edge portions thicker for impact resistance
Potential Applications: - Foldable smartphones - Flexible electronic devices - Wearable technology
Problems Solved: - Enhancing impact resistance in foldable displays - Improving durability of flexible electronic devices
Benefits: - Increased durability of foldable displays - Enhanced protection against impact damage - Extended lifespan of flexible electronic devices
Commercial Applications: Title: Impact-Resistant Foldable Displays for Consumer Electronics This technology can be used in the development of foldable smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices, catering to the growing demand for flexible and durable electronic products in the consumer electronics market.
Questions about Foldable Displays: 1. How does the locally thinned portion in the glass layer contribute to the flexibility of the display? The locally thinned portion allows the glass layer to bend around the axis, enabling the display to fold without compromising the structural integrity. 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing impact-resistant features in foldable displays? Implementing impact-resistant features may increase the overall weight and thickness of the device, affecting its portability and design aesthetics.
Original Abstract Submitted
a foldable display may have a display cover layer and a flexible display panel. the foldable display may bend around a bend axis. the display panel may have an array of pixels configured to display an image through the display cover layer. the display cover layer may be formed from a layer of glass. a recess may be formed in the layer of glass that extends along the bend axis. the recess may form a flexible locally thinned portion in the layer of glass that allows the glass layer to bend about the bend axis. to ensure that the display cover layer exhibits satisfactory impact resistance during drop events, corner portions of the display cover layer and other edge portions of the display cover layer may be provided with greater thickness relative to other portions of the display cover layer outside of the locally thinned portion.
