Electronic device including a dust prevention structure

By using a flexible display and a dustproof structure made of fiber in foldable electronic devices, the gap between the hinge housing and the housing is sealed, solving the problem of display damage caused by foreign objects entering, and ensuring the stability of hinge operation and dustproof effect.

CN116390398BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-16SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
Filing Date
2020-10-21
Publication Date
2026-06-16

AI Technical Summary

⚠Technical Problem

Foldable electronic devices may have gaps in the folding area, which can easily introduce foreign objects and damage the display, affecting normal hinge operation.

⚗Method used

It employs a dustproof structure that includes a flexible display and fiber structure, and seals the gap between the hinge housing and the housing to prevent foreign objects from entering.

🎯Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents foreign objects from entering electronic devices, protects the display, and maintains the normal operation of the hinge structure, especially maintaining its dustproof properties under repeated hinge operations.

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Abstract

An electronic device including a dustproof structure is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge housing disposed between the first housing and the second housing, and a flexible display disposed at least partially on the first housing and the second housing. The first housing and the second housing perform a folding or unfolding operation based on the hinge housing, and include at least one fiber structure disposed on at least a portion of a side of the first housing, the at least a portion of the side being adjacent to the hinge housing within a predetermined distance.
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