Display panel, its processing technology, and electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a display panel, its processing technology, and an electronic device. The display panel includes: a display body capable of switching between a folded state and an unfolded state; a transparent flexible cover plate connected to the display body along the thickness direction of the display panel and matching the edge of the display body, and the transparent flexible cover plate includes a frosted surface disposed away from the display body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of terminals, and in particular, to a display panel, a processing technology thereof, and an electronic device. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, users have higher and higher requirements for the screen size of electronic devices, and hope to improve the operability or entertainment function of electronic devices through larger screens. However, simply increasing the screen size will reduce the portability of the electronic device and affect the carrying and use of the electronic device by users. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present disclosure provides a display panel, a processing technology thereof, and an electronic device to solve the deficiencies in the related art.

[0004] According to the first aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a display panel is provided, including:

[0005] A display main body that can be switched between a folded state and an unfolded state;

[0006] A transparent flexible cover plate that is connected to the display main body along the thickness direction of the display panel and matches the edge of the display main body. The transparent flexible cover plate includes a frosted surface disposed away from the display main body.

[0007] Optionally, the display main body includes:

[0008] A first main body and a second main body;

[0009] A connecting portion, one side of the connecting portion is connected to the first main body, and the opposite side is connected to the second main body to switch the relative position relationship between the first main body and the second main body through the connecting portion.

[0010] Optionally, the display main body further includes a first rotating shaft fixedly connected to the first main body. The connecting portion includes a driving component that cooperates with the first rotating shaft to drive the first rotating shaft to rotate; or

[0011] The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first main body, and the driving component cooperates with the first main body to drive the first main body to rotate relative to the first rotating shaft.

[0012] Optionally, the connecting portion is made of a recoverable deformation material to switch the relative position relationship between the first main body and the second main body when the recoverable deformation material deforms or recovers.

[0013] Optionally, the recoverable deformation material includes at least one of the following materials:

[0014] Shape memory alloy, electroactive polymer.

[0015] Optionally, the display body includes a flexible body, and the flexible body is switched to the folded state or the unfolded state by an external force.

[0016] Optionally, the transparent flexible cover plate is made of transparent plastic or transparent glass.

[0017] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided a processing technology for a display panel, including:

[0018] Obtain a display body and a transparent flexible cover plate;

[0019] Roughen at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate;

[0020] Connect the transparent flexible cover plate to the display body, and make the surface of the transparent flexible cover plate that has been roughened face away from the display body.

[0021] Optionally, the roughening of at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate includes at least one of the following:

[0022] Perform frosting treatment on at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate;

[0023] Perform sandblasting treatment on at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate;

[0024] Perform etching treatment on at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate.

[0025] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of the present disclosure, there is provided an electronic device, including:

[0026] A device body;

[0027] A display panel as described in any one of the above embodiments, and the display panel is connected to the device body along the thickness direction of the electronic device.

[0028] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0029] As can be seen from the above embodiments, in the present disclosure, a frosted surface can be obtained by processing the surface of the transparent flexible cover plate that is away from the display body, preventing reflection, and it is difficult for users to see the uneven areas on the transparent flexible cover plate under various light conditions, which can improve the visual effect and texture of the display panel.

[0030] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0031] The drawings herein are incorporated into and form a part of the specification, showing embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and are used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a display panel shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a state of a display body shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] Figure 3 It is another schematic diagram of a state of a display body shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 4 It is still another schematic diagram of a state of a display body shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0036] Figure 5 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of a display body shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0037] Figure 6 It is a partial structural schematic diagram of another display body shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0038] Figure 7 It is a process flow chart of the processing of a display panel shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0039] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of an electronic device shown according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0040] Figure 9 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an electronic device shown according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Description of the Embodiments

[0041] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, and examples thereof are shown in the drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. On the contrary, they are merely examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0042] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the application. The singular forms "a", "the", and "said" used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0043] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used in this application to describe various information, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "when" or "while" or "in response to a determination".

[0044] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional schematic view of a display panel 100 shown according to an exemplary embodiment. As Figure 1 shown, the display panel 100 may include a display body 1 and a transparent flexible cover plate 2. Among them, the display body 1 may be Figure 2 in the unfolded state shown and as Figure 3 shown in the folded state; correspondingly, when the display body 1 undergoes a state transformation, the transparent flexible cover plate 2 can be folded or unfolded accordingly. The transparent flexible cover plate 2 can be connected to the display body 1 along the thickness direction of the display panel 100 and match the edge of the display body 1 to protect the display body 1. Further, since the transparent flexible cover plate 2 needs to be folded or unfolded, the transparent flexible cover plate 2 can be made of a flexible material, for example, it can be made of a polyimide film; or the transparent flexible cover plate 2 can also be made of a transparent glass material, and the thickness of the transparent flexible cover plate 2 made of the glass material is extremely thin to meet the folding requirements.

[0045] In this embodiment, when the transparent flexible cover plate 2 is made of a flexible material or an extremely thin glass material, it is prone to reflection, so that users can view the uneven surface on the transparent flexible cover plate 2, resulting in a poor display effect. In the present disclosure, the surface of the transparent flexible cover plate 2 that is far from the display body 1 can be processed to obtain a frosted surface to prevent reflection. Under various light conditions, users are difficult to view the uneven area on the transparent flexible cover plate 2, which can improve the visual effect and texture of the display panel 100. Among them, the display body 1 can include an OLED panel or an LCD panel, and the present disclosure does not limit this; when the display body 1 is in the unfolded state, the display areas on the display panel 100 are located on the same plane. In the display state, the display body 1 can rotate a certain angle in the clockwise or counterclockwise direction to switch to the folded state.

[0046] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 shown, the display body 1 can include a first body 11, a second body 12, and a connecting portion 13. One side of the connecting portion 13 is connected to the first body 11, and the opposite side is connected to the second body 12. Thus, the relative position relationship between the first body 11 and the second body 12 can be switched through the connecting portion 13 to realize the folding and unfolding of the display body 1.

[0047] In one embodiment, as Figure 5 shown, the display body 1 can further include a first rotating shaft 14, which is fixedly connected to the first body 11. Thus, when the first rotating shaft 14 rotates, it can drive the first body 11 to rotate and switch the relative position relationship between the first body 11 and the second body 12. Specifically, the connecting portion 13 can include a driving component 131, which can cooperate with the first rotating shaft 14 to drive the first rotating shaft 14 to rotate. For example, the power output shaft of the driving component 131 and the first rotating shaft 14 can achieve power transmission through a gear structure.

[0048] In another embodiment, as Figure 6 shown, the first rotating shaft 14 and the first body 11 can be rotatably connected, and the driving component 131 cooperates with the first body 11 to drive the first body 11 to rotate relative to the first rotating shaft 14. Specifically, as Figure 6 shown, the driving component 131 can include a connecting member 131A, which is fixedly connected to the first body 11, and the connecting member 131A can be connected to the driving component 131 through components such as a shaft and gears. Thus, when the driving component 131 outputs power, it can drive the rotating shaft connected to the connecting member 131A to rotate, so that the connecting member 131A rotates and the first body 11 rotates.

[0049] It should be noted that: only the movement of the first main body 11 is taken as an example for illustration herein. The movement mode of the second main body 12 can adopt the structure shown in Figure 5 or can also adopt the structure shown in Figure 6 This disclosure does not limit it; and only the display main body 1 including the first main body 11 and the second main body 12 is taken as an example for illustration herein. Obviously, the display main body 1 may also include a third main body and a connecting portion connecting the third main body and the second main body 12, etc., which will not be elaborated one by one herein.

[0050] In still another embodiment, the connecting portion 13 can be made of a recoverable deformation material, so that when the recoverable deformation material deforms or recovers deformation, the relative position relationship between the first main body 11 and the second main body 12 can be switched, and a mechanical structure can be avoided being provided between the first main body 11 and the second main body 12, simplifying the structure of the display panel 100. Among them, the recoverable deformation material can include shape memory alloy, for example, it can be a thermosensitive shape memory alloy to realize the deformation of the connecting portion 13 through heat; or, the recoverable deformation material can also include electroactive polymer to realize the deformation of the connecting portion 13 through a power supply signal.

[0051] In still another embodiment, the display main body 1 itself can be a flexible main body, and the flexible main body can be switched to a folded state or an unfolded state through an external force.

[0052] Based on the technical solution of the present disclosure, a processing technology for a display panel is further provided, as shown in Figure 7 The processing technology may include the following steps:

[0053] In step 701, a display main body and a transparent flexible cover plate are obtained.

[0054] In this embodiment, the display main body may include the structural form described in any one of the embodiments in Figure 2 - 6 and the transparent flexible cover plate can be made of transparent plastic material.

[0055] In step 702, at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate is roughened.

[0056] In this embodiment, the roughening treatment can be sandblasting the transparent flexible cover plate; or it can also be sandblasting the transparent flexible cover plate; or it can also be etching the transparent flexible cover plate. Of course, in other embodiments, it can also be any two of the sandblasting treatment, sandblasting treatment and etching treatment on the transparent flexible cover plate in the process sequence, and this disclosure does not limit this.

[0057] In step 703, the transparent flexible cover plate is connected to the display body, and a roughened surface on the transparent flexible cover plate faces away from the display body.

[0058] In this embodiment, the transparent flexible cover plate can be connected to the display body by bonding. Moreover, a roughened surface on the transparent flexible cover plate faces away from the display body, preventing the display panel 1 from reflecting light and improving the display effect and texture.

[0059] Based on the technical solution of the present application, there is also provided an electronic device 200 as shown in Figure 8 , Figure 9 . The electronic device 200 may include a device body 201 and a display panel 100 as described in any one of Figure 1 - 6 . The display panel 100 can be connected to the device body 201 along the thickness direction of the electronic device 200 to form a display area of the electronic device 200, and the frosted surface on the transparent flexible cover plate 2 forms an outer surface on one side of the electronic device 200, preventing reflection of light.

[0060] After considering the specification and practicing the disclosure herein, those skilled in the art will readily conceive of other embodiments of the present disclosure. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present disclosure that follow the general principles of the present disclosure and include known common knowledge or conventional technical means in the technical field not disclosed by the present disclosure. The specification and examples are only to be considered as exemplary, and the true scope and spirit of the present disclosure are pointed out by the following claims.

[0061] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the present disclosure is only limited by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display panel, characterized in that, Comprising: A display body capable of switching between a folded state and an unfolded state; A transparent flexible cover plate connected to the display body along the thickness direction of the display panel and matching the edge of the display body, the transparent flexible cover plate including a frosted surface disposed away from the display body; The display body includes: A first body and a second body; A connecting portion, one side of the connecting portion is connected to the first body and the opposite side is connected to the second body, so as to switch the relative position relationship between the first body and the second body through the connecting portion; The connecting portion is made of a recoverable deformation material to switch the relative position relationship between the first body and the second body when the recoverable deformation material deforms or recovers; The recoverable deformation material includes a thermosensitive memory alloy.

2. The display panel according to claim 1, wherein The display body further includes a first rotating shaft fixedly connected to the first body, the connecting portion includes a driving component, and the driving component cooperates with the first rotating shaft to drive the first rotating shaft to rotate; or The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the first body, and the driving component cooperates with the first body to drive the first body to rotate relative to the first rotating shaft.

3. The display panel according to claim 1, wherein The display body includes a flexible body that is switched to the folded state or the unfolded state by an external force.

4. The display panel according to claim 1, wherein The transparent flexible cover plate is made of transparent plastic or transparent glass.

5. A processing technology of a display panel, characterized in that Comprising: Obtaining a display body and a transparent flexible cover plate; Roughening at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate; Connecting the transparent flexible cover plate to the display body and making the roughened surface of the transparent flexible cover plate away from the display body; The display body includes: A first body and a second body; A connecting portion, one side of the connecting portion is connected to the first body and the opposite side is connected to the second body, so as to switch the relative position relationship between the first body and the second body through the connecting portion; The connecting portion is made of a recoverable deformation material to switch the relative position relationship between the first body and the second body when the recoverable deformation material deforms or recovers; The recoverable deformation material includes a thermosensitive memory alloy.

6. The processing technology according to claim 5, characterized in that, The roughening at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate includes at least one of the following: Performing a frosting treatment on at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate; Performing a sandblasting treatment on at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate; Performing an etching treatment on at least one surface of the transparent flexible cover plate.

7. An electronic device, characterized in that, Comprising: An equipment body; The display panel according to any one of claims 1-4, the display panel being connected to the equipment body along the thickness direction of the electronic equipment.

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