Samsung display co., ltd. (20240215377). DISPLAY DEVICE simplified abstract
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DISPLAY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
SUNYOUNG Kim of Yongin-si (KR)
SEUNGMIN Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
SEUNGMIN Lee of Yongin-si (KR)
DISPLAY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240215377 titled 'DISPLAY DEVICE
The patent application describes a display device with a unique design that allows for bending in a specific area while maintaining support in other areas.
- The display panel has a display area, a pad area, and a bending area between them.
- A first support part overlaps the display area, while a second support part overlaps the pad area.
- When the bending area is bent, the second support part is spaced apart from the first support part in one direction.
- The first end of the first support part and the first end of the second support part near the bending area are close together in another direction.
Potential Applications: - Flexible displays for smartphones, tablets, and other electronic devices. - Wearable technology such as smartwatches with bendable screens. - Automotive displays that can be curved to fit the interior design of vehicles.
Problems Solved: - Provides structural support for flexible displays. - Allows for bending without compromising the integrity of the display panel. - Enables the creation of innovative form factors for electronic devices.
Benefits: - Enhanced durability of flexible displays. - Increased design possibilities for manufacturers. - Improved user experience with devices that can adapt to different shapes.
Commercial Applications: Flexible display technology can revolutionize the consumer electronics industry by offering new design possibilities and improved functionality in various devices.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the design of the display device contribute to its flexibility and durability? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in mass-produced electronic devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
a display device including: a display panel including a display area, a pad area spaced apart from the display area, and a bending area between the display area and the pad area; a first support part overlapping the display area; and a second support part overlapping the pad area, wherein the second support part is spaced apart from the first support part in a first direction when the bending area is bent, and wherein a first end of the first support part adjacent to the bending area and a first end of the second support part adjacent to the bending area are spaced apart from each other by about 0.4 mm or less in a second direction crossing the first direction when the bending area is bent.
