Supporting assembly and display device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of display, in particular to a supporting assembly and a display device. The supporting assembly comprises a plurality of supporting parts, and a gap is formed between every two adjacent supporting parts. At least one connecting part is arranged between every two adjacent supporting parts. The supporting effect of the supporting assembly on the flexible display panel is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of display technology, and more particularly to a support component and a display device. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of science and technology, more and more electronic devices with display functions are being widely used in people's daily lives and work, bringing great convenience to people's daily lives and work, and becoming an indispensable and important tool.

[0003] Compared to conventional, inflexible display devices, flexible display devices can change their usage state through bending and deformation to meet various user needs. Therefore, flexible display devices are gradually attracting attention. Currently, however, flexible display devices are prone to dents and other defects when subjected to external forces such as pressure. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this disclosure provides a support component and a display device, which effectively improves the support effect of the support component on the flexible display panel.

[0005] This disclosure provides a support assembly, including: a plurality of support portions, with a gap between adjacent support portions; and a connecting portion, with at least one connecting portion between adjacent support portions.

[0006] This disclosure provides a display device, which includes a flexible display panel and a support assembly, wherein the flexible display panel is located on one side of the support assembly; and the support assembly is the aforementioned support assembly.

[0007] The technical solution provided in this disclosure has the following advantages compared with the prior art: The support component disclosed herein includes multiple support portions. When the flexible display panel is in an unfolded state, each support portion is also unfolded, thus the support component can support the flexible display panel in the unfolded state. A gap is provided between adjacent support portions, meaning the support portions are spaced apart along the extension direction of the flexible display panel, allowing the support component to bend. When the flexible display panel is in a bent or rolled-up state, each support portion is also bent or rolled up, thus the support component can support the flexible display panel in the rolled-up or bent state. In other words, the support component can support the flexible display panel in different working states. The support component also includes connecting portions; at least one connecting portion is provided between adjacent support portions, meaning adjacent support portions can be connected through the connecting portion, thus realizing a fully interconnected structure for the support component, improving the overall stability of the support component. Furthermore, the connecting portion helps increase the area of ​​the bearing surface provided by the support component for the flexible display panel, improving the support effect of the support component on the flexible display panel, and mitigating the risk of dents, marks, etc., caused by pressing, pen strokes, or other operations.

[0008] Correspondingly, the display device provided in this disclosure also has the above-mentioned technical effects. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0010] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0011] Figure 1 This is a planar schematic diagram of a support component in a first state according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support component in a first state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support component in a second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible display panel and support assembly in a first state according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible display panel and support assembly in a second state according to an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of another support component provided in the present disclosure in the second state; Figure 7 yes Figure 3 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the support component in the second state; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another support component provided in the second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the support component in the second state; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another support component provided in the second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the support component in the second state; Figure 12 This is a planar schematic diagram of another support component provided in the embodiments of this disclosure in a first state; Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of the support assembly along A-A'; Figure 14 This is a planar schematic diagram of another support component provided in the embodiments of this disclosure in a first state; Figure 15 yes Figure 12 Another cross-sectional view of the support assembly along A-A'; Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a display device in a second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a display device in a first state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a display device provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0012] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure, the solutions disclosed herein will be further described below. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described herein can be combined with each other.

[0013] Numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of this disclosure, but this disclosure may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein; obviously, the embodiments in the specification are only some, and not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure.

[0014] This disclosure provides a support component whose operating states include a first state and a second state. For example, the support component can cooperate with a flexible display panel to be applied to a display device. When the display device is a rollable display device, the first state includes an unfolded state of the display device, and the second state includes a rolled-up state of the display device. When the display device includes a foldable display device, the first state includes an unfolded state of the display device, and the second state includes a folded state of the display device.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a planar schematic diagram of a support component in a first state according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support component in a first state according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a support component in a second state according to an embodiment of this disclosure, with reference to... Figures 1-3 This disclosure provides a support assembly, which includes a plurality of support portions 10, with a gap 20 provided between two adjacent support portions 10; A connecting part 30 is provided between two adjacent support parts 10.

[0016] Specifically, this disclosure provides a support component that can be configured in conjunction with a flexible display panel to provide support for the flexible display panel in different operating states. For example, see [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 and Figure 5 , Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible display panel and support assembly in a first state according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a flexible display panel and a support assembly in a second state according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The support assembly includes multiple support portions 10. When the flexible display panel 100 is in an unfolded state, each support portion 10 is also in an unfolded state, thus the support assembly can support the flexible display panel 100 in the unfolded state. A gap 20 is provided between two adjacent support portions 10, that is, the support portions 10 are spaced apart along the extension direction of the flexible display panel 100, so that the support assembly can be bent. When the flexible display panel 100 is in a bent state or a rolled-up state, each support portion 10 is also in a bent state or a rolled-up state, thus the support assembly can support the flexible display panel 100 in the rolled-up state or a bent state. That is, the support assembly can support the flexible display panel 100 in different working states.

[0017] The support assembly also includes a connecting portion 30. At least one connecting portion 30 is provided between two adjacent support portions 10, meaning that two adjacent support portions 10 can be connected through the connecting portion 30, thereby realizing that the support assembly is a whole interconnected structure, which can improve the overall stability of the support assembly. Moreover, the setting of the connecting portion 30 helps to increase the area of ​​the bearing surface provided by the support assembly for the flexible display panel 100, which helps to improve the support effect of the support assembly on the flexible display panel 100, and mitigates the risk of dents, marks, and other adverse effects caused by pressing, pen strokes, and other operations.

[0018] Optionally, the support parts 10 in the support assembly can be evenly arranged, which can improve the support effect of the support assembly on the flexible display panel 100 and prevent the flexible display panel 100 from denting.

[0019] It should be noted that this disclosure does not specifically limit the number of connecting parts 30 in the support assembly. The number of connecting parts 30 in the support assembly can be set according to actual needs, and this disclosure will not elaborate on them here.

[0020] Continue to refer to Figures 1-5 In some alternative embodiments, the support portion 10 includes a first surface 101 and a second surface 102 disposed opposite to each other; The supporting components have a first state and a second state in operation; In the first state, in each support portion 10, the first surface 101 is on the same horizontal plane and the second surface 102 is on the same horizontal plane; In the second state, the support portion 10 includes a first support portion 11 and a second support portion 12. The first support portion 11 is arranged along a curve. Along the arrangement direction of the first support portion 11, the second support portion 12 is located at least on one side of the first support portion 11. Among the second support portions 12 located on the same side of the first support portion 11, the first surface 101 is on the same horizontal plane and the second surface 102 is on the same horizontal plane.

[0021] Specifically, the working state of the support component has a first state, which is the unfolded state. In the first state, in each support part 10, the first surface 101 is on the same horizontal plane and the second surface 102 is on the same horizontal plane, that is, each first surface 101 together forms a flat surface, so that the support component can provide good support for the flexible display panel 100 in the unfolded state.

[0022] The support assembly also has a second working state, which is a bent state or a rolled-up state. In the second state, the support portion 10 includes a first support portion 11 and a second support portion 12. The first support portion 11 is arranged along a curve and can provide support for the bent portion of the flexible display panel 100. Along the arrangement direction of the first support portion 11, the second support portion 12 is located at least on one side of the first support portion 11. Among the second support portions 12 located on the same side of the first support portion 11, the first surface 101 and the second surface 102 are on the same horizontal plane. That is, the first surfaces 101 of the second support portions 12 located on the same side of the first support portion 11 together form a flat surface. The second support portion 12 can provide good support for the unfolded portion of the flexible display panel 100. Thus, the support assembly can provide good support for the flexible display panel 100 in both the bent and rolled-up states.

[0023] Continue to refer to Figures 1-5 In some alternative embodiments, in the second state, the first surfaces 101 of adjacent first support portions 11 abut against each other, and the first surfaces 101 of the first support portions 11 and the adjacent second support portions 12 abut against each other.

[0024] Specifically, the supporting component has a second working state, which is either a bent state or a rolled-up state. The flexible display panel 100 is disposed on the side of the first supporting portion 11 near the second surface 102. In the second state, the first surfaces 101 of adjacent first supporting portions 11 abut against each other, thereby enabling the first supporting portions 11 to be arranged along a curve. The second surfaces 102 of each first supporting portion 11 together form a surface similar to a curved surface, which can provide support for the bent portion of the flexible display panel 100. Furthermore, in the second state, the first surfaces 101 of adjacent first supporting portions 11 abut against each other, and the first surfaces 101 of the first supporting portions 11 and their adjacent second supporting portions 12 abut against each other, which helps to improve the stability of each first supporting portion 11 arranged along the curve, and the first supporting portion 11 can provide good support for the bent portion of the flexible display panel 100.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another support component provided in the second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to... Figure 6 In some alternative embodiments, the number of first support portions 11 is n, where n≥7 and n is a positive odd number.

[0026] Specifically, in the second state, the first surfaces 101 of adjacent first support portions 11 abut against each other, and the first surfaces 101 of each first support portion 11 together form a part of a regular N-sided polygon, where N = 2×(n + 1). n is an odd number, and the larger the value of n, the closer the first surfaces 101 of each first support portion 11 together form a part of a regular N-sided polygon to an arc shape. n≥7 and n is a positive odd number, so that the first surfaces 101 of each first support portion 11 together form a surface close to a curved surface, and thus the second surfaces 102 of each first support portion 11 also together form a surface close to a curved surface, which can provide better support for the curved part of the flexible display panel 100.

[0027] It should be noted that Figure 6 exemplarily shows that the number of the first support portions 11 is 7. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, the number of the first support portions 11 may also be other numbers, as long as n≥7 and n is a positive odd number, which will not be elaborated herein one by one.

[0028] Figure 7 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged schematic diagram of the support assembly in the second state. Refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 7 , in some optional embodiments, in the first state, the distance between adjacent support portions 10 is b; [[ID= nineteen]]In the second state, the distance between the second surfaces 102 of adjacent first support portions 11 is L; Where .

[0029] Specifically, the working state of the support assembly has a first state, which is the unfolded state. In the first state, among each support portion 10, the first surface 101 is on the same horizontal plane and the second surface 102 is on the same horizontal plane, and the distance between adjacent support portions 10 is b. The working state of the support assembly also has a second state, which is the bent state or the wound state. In the second state, the support portion 10 includes a first support portion 11 and a second support portion 12. The first support portions 11 are arranged along a curve, and the first surfaces 101 of adjacent first support portions 11 abut against each other, and the distance between the second surfaces 102 of adjacent first support portions 11 is L.

[0030] If b > L, then in the second state, the first support portions 11 cannot maintain abutment; if b < L / 2, then in the first state, the support portions 10 are too compact, restricting the support assembly to switch from the first state to the second state. Therefore, That is, the support component can switch from the first state to the second state, and when the support component switches from the first state to the second state, the movement of the first support part 11 will not exceed the allowable range, thereby maintaining the reliability of the mutual contact between the first support parts 11.

[0031] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some alternative embodiments, in the second state, the included angle between adjacent first support portions 11 is β, wherein, .

[0032] Specifically, the support assembly has a second working state, which is either a bent state or a coiled state. In the second state, the support portion 10 includes a first support portion 11, which is arranged along a curve, and the included angle between adjacent first support portions 11 is β. The support component can switch from a first state to a second state. When the support component switches from the first state to the second state, the first surfaces 101 of adjacent first support portions 11 can abut against each other, and the second surfaces 102 of each first support portion 11 can form a near-curved surface, which can provide better support for the curved parts in the flexible display panel 100.

[0033] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some alternative embodiments, the thickness of the support portion 10 along the direction perpendicular to the plane where its first surface 101 is located is h, and the number of the first support portions 11 is n; In the second state, the distance between the second surfaces 102 of adjacent first support portions 11 is L, wherein, .

[0034] Specifically, in the second state, the support assembly includes n first support portions 11, the distance between the second surfaces 102 of adjacent first support portions 11 is L, and the distance between the second surface 102 of a first support portion 11 and the second surface 102 of its adjacent second support portion 12 is also L. This allows the second surfaces 102 of each first support portion 11 to form a near-curved surface, better matching the shape of the curved portion in the flexible display panel 100 and providing better support for the curved portion in the flexible display panel 100.

[0035] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some alternative embodiments, the number of first support portions 11 is n; In the second state, the included angle between adjacent first support portions 11 is β, where, .

[0036] Specifically, in the second state, the support assembly includes n first support portions 11. The first surfaces 101 of adjacent first support portions 11 abut against each other, and the included angle between adjacent first support portions 11 is β. The first surfaces 101 of a first support portion 11 and its adjacent second support portion 12 abut against each other, and the included angle between the first support portion 11 and its adjacent second support portion 12 is also β. For example, in the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portions 11, the distance between the second support portions 12 located on both sides of the first support portion 11 along a direction perpendicular to the plane containing the first surfaces 101 of the second support portion 12 is 2R. That is, when the first surfaces 101 of each first support portion 11 mutually form a surface close to a semicircular surface, the cross-section of this semicircular surface is a semicircle, and the axis of this semicircle passes through the midpoint of two second support portions 12 adjacent to a set of first support portions 11. The diameter of this semicircle is 2R. At this time, , .according to and You can get This allows each first support portion 11 to be arranged along a direction close to a semi-circular curve, and the first surfaces 101 of each first support portion 11 to form a surface close to a semi-circular curve. Correspondingly, the second surfaces 102 of each first support portion 11 can also form a surface close to a semi-circular curve, which better matches the shape of the curved part in the flexible display panel 100 and provides better support for the curved part in the flexible display panel 100.

[0037] Continue to refer to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some optional embodiments, in the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portion 11, the distance between the second support portions 12 located on both sides of the first support portion 11 along the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface 101 of the second support portion 12 is located is 2R. The number of first support parts 11 is n; Along the arrangement direction of the support portion 10, the width of the support portion 10 is a, wherein, .

[0038] Specifically, in the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portion 11, the distance between the second support portions 12 located on both sides of the first support portion 11 in the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface 101 of the second support portion 12 is located is 2R. That is, when the first surfaces 101 of each first support portion 11 mutually form a surface close to a semi-circular surface, the cross-section of the semi-circular surface is a semi-circle, and the axis of the semi-circle passes through the midpoint of the two second support portions 12 adjacent to a set of first support portions 11, and the diameter of the semi-circle is 2R. At this time, .according to It can be obtained At this time, the first surface 101 of each first support part 11 and a portion of the first surface 101 of the two second support parts 12 can form a surface that is close to a semi-circular curved surface. Correspondingly, the second surface 102 of each first support part 11 and a portion of the second surface 102 of the two second support parts 12 can also form a surface that is close to a semi-circular curved surface, which better matches the shape of the curved part in the flexible display panel 100 and can provide better support for the curved part in the flexible display panel 100.

[0039] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another support component provided in the second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the support component in its second state, for reference. Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In some optional embodiments, in the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portion 11, the distance between the second support portions 12 located on both sides of the first support portion 11 along the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface 101 of the second support portion 12 is located is 2R. The number of first support parts 11 is n; Along the arrangement direction of the support portion 10, the width of the support portion 10 is a, wherein, .

[0040] For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 In the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portion 11, the distance between the second support portions 12 located on both sides of the first support portion 11 in the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface 101 of the second support portion 12 is located is 2R. That is, when the first surfaces 101 of each first support portion 11 form a surface close to a semi-circular surface, the cross-section of the semi-circular surface is a semi-circle, and the axis of the semi-circle passes through the side of the two second support portions 12 adjacent to the first support portion 11, and the diameter of the semi-circle is 2R. At this time, .according to It can be obtained At this time, the first surfaces 101 of each first support portion 11 can form a surface that is close to a semi-circular curved surface. Correspondingly, the second surfaces 102 of each first support portion 11 can also form a surface that is close to a semi-circular curved surface, which better matches the shape of the curved part in the flexible display panel 100 and can provide better support for the curved part in the flexible display panel 100.

[0041] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another support component provided in the second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of the support component in its second state, for reference. Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In some optional embodiments, in the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portion 11, the distance between the second support portions 12 located on both sides of the first support portion 11 along the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface 101 of the second support portion 12 is located is 2R. The number of first support parts 11 is n; Along the arrangement direction of the support portion 10, the width of the support portion 10 is a, wherein, .

[0042] For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 In the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portion 11, the distance between the second support portions 12 located on both sides of the first support portion 11 in the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface 101 of the second support portion 12 is located is 2R. That is, when the first surfaces 101 of each first support portion 11 mutually form a surface close to a semi-circular surface, the cross-section of the semi-circular surface is a semi-circle, and the axis of the semi-circle passes through the side of the two second support portions 12 adjacent to a set of first support portions 11 away from the first support portion 11, and the diameter of the semi-circle is 2R. At this time, .according to It can be obtained At this time, the first surface 101 of each first support part 11 and the first surface 101 of the two second support parts 12 can form a surface that is close to a semi-circular curved surface. Correspondingly, the second surface 102 of each first support part 11 and the second surface 102 of the two second support parts 12 can also form a surface that is close to a semi-circular curved surface, which better matches the shape of the curved part in the flexible display panel 100 and can provide better support for the curved part in the flexible display panel 100.

[0043] Figure 12This is a planar schematic diagram of another support component provided in the embodiments of this disclosure in a first state. Figure 13 yes Figure 12 A cross-sectional view of the support component along A-A', see reference. Figure 12 and Figure 13 In some alternative embodiments, adjacent connecting portions 30 are staggered along the arrangement direction of the support portion 10.

[0044] Specifically, the support assembly also includes a connecting portion 30. At least one connecting portion 30 is provided between two adjacent support portions 10. The connection portion 30 helps to increase the area of ​​the bearing surface provided by the support assembly for the flexible display panel 100, thereby improving the support effect of the support assembly on the flexible display panel 100. Furthermore, the adjacent connecting portions 30 are staggered along the arrangement direction of the support portions 10, which allows external forces to be distributed over a larger area of ​​the support portions 10, rather than concentrated in a single area, mitigating the risk of dents, marks, and other defects caused by pressing, pen strokes, or other operations. At the same time, the staggered arrangement of adjacent connecting portions 30 along the arrangement direction of the support portions 10, through alternating arrangement to fill the gaps between the support portions 10, prevents grooves or protrusions from appearing on the flexible display panel due to gap alignment.

[0045] Figure 14 This is a planar schematic diagram of another support component provided in the embodiments of this disclosure in a first state, with reference to... Figure 14 In some alternative embodiments, at least one connecting part group 31 is provided between two adjacent support parts 10, and the connecting part group 31 includes at least two connecting parts 30.

[0046] Specifically, the support assembly also includes connecting portions 30, wherein at least one connecting portion group 31 is provided between two adjacent support portions 10. The connecting portion group 31 includes at least two connecting portions 30. The arrangement of connecting portions 30 is beneficial to increasing the area of ​​the bearing surface provided by the support assembly for the flexible display panel 100, and is beneficial to improving the support effect of the support assembly on the flexible display panel 100. Furthermore, by providing a connecting portion group 31 containing at least two connecting portions 30 between adjacent support portions 10, it is beneficial to form a multi-point distributed support structure, which is beneficial to share stress and further mitigate the risk of dents, marks, and other adverse effects caused by pressing, pen strokes, and other operations.

[0047] Optionally, the length of each connecting part 30 in the connecting part group 31 can be 0.05-0.5mm, and the gap between each connecting part 30 can be 0.1-1.5mm. That is, the length of each connecting part 30 in the connecting part group 31 is relatively short. By providing a connecting part group 31 containing at least two connecting parts 30 between adjacent support parts 10, it is beneficial to form a multi-point distributed support structure.

[0048] It should be noted that this disclosure does not specifically limit the number of connecting part groups 31 provided between two adjacent support parts 10, or the number of support parts 10 in a connecting part group 31. These can be set according to actual needs, and this disclosure will not elaborate further here.

[0049] Figure 15 yes Figure 12 Another cross-sectional view of the support assembly along A-A', see reference. Figure 12 and Figure 15 In some alternative embodiments, in the first state, the thickness of the connecting portion 30 in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the first surface 101 is less than the thickness of the supporting portion 10 in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the first surface 101. Furthermore, the second surfaces 102 of two adjacent support portions 10 are connected by a connecting portion 30.

[0050] Specifically, the flexible display panel is disposed on the side of the support portion 10 near the second surface 102. The support assembly also includes a connecting portion 30, with at least one connecting portion 30 disposed between two adjacent support portions 10. The second surfaces 102 of two adjacent support portions 10 are connected through the connecting portion 30. The arrangement of the connecting portion 30 helps to increase the area of ​​the bearing surface provided by the support assembly for the flexible display panel 100, thereby improving the support effect of the support assembly on the flexible display panel 100. At the same time, in the first state, the thickness of the connecting portion 30 in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the first surface 101 is less than the thickness of the support portion 10 in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the first surface 101. Therefore, the first surfaces 101 of two adjacent support portions 10 are not connected through the connecting portion 30, that is, the gap area between the first surfaces 101 of two adjacent support portions 10 is not increased due to the arrangement of the connecting portion 30. Thus, the arrangement of the connecting portion 30 does not affect the switching of the support assembly from the first state to the second state.

[0051] It should be noted that this disclosure does not specifically limit the thickness of the connecting part 30 in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the first surface 101. It can be set according to actual needs. It is only necessary to ensure that the thickness of the connecting part 30 in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the first surface 101 is less than the thickness of the support part 10 in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the first surface 101. This disclosure will not elaborate further here.

[0052] Continue to refer to Figure 1 In some alternative embodiments, the support portion 10 and the connecting portion 30 are integrally formed.

[0053] Specifically, the support portion 10 and the connecting portion 30 are integrally molded structures, meaning that the support portion 10 and the connecting portion 30 can be formed using the same material and in the same process, which helps reduce the number of processes and production costs. At the same time, it helps to reduce the thickness of the support component, making it easier to switch between different states, and eliminating the need for an adhesive layer in the support component. This also prevents creases, wrinkles, or bulges from appearing when the support component switches between different states.

[0054] This disclosure provides a display device, which includes a flexible display panel and a support assembly, wherein the flexible display panel is located on one side of the support assembly; wherein the support assembly is the aforementioned support assembly. Exemplarily, the display panel can be a flexible display panel, which includes a plurality of light-emitting units with different colors. The light-emitting units include any one or more of organic light-emitting devices, micro light-emitting diode devices, and quantum dot light-emitting devices. Optionally, the display panel can integrate touch functionality.

[0055] The display device operates in two states: a first state and a second state. The first state includes a portion of the flexible display panel being bent, while the second state includes the entire flexible display panel being unfolded.

[0056] For example, the display device can be a scrollable display device. A scrollable display device is a display device whose display area size is expandable, allowing the screen size to be increased or decreased as needed. When the display device is a scrollable display device with an adjustable display area, such as... Figure 16 and Figure 17 As shown, Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of a display device in a second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of a display device in a first state according to an embodiment of this disclosure. The second state includes a state where the display area AA of the display device is smaller, in which case the support component is in a rolled-up state. The first state includes a state where the display area AA of the display device is at its maximum, in which case the support component is in an unfolded state.

[0057] Alternatively, when the display device is a foldable display device, the first state includes the unfolded state of the foldable display device, and the second state includes the folded state of the foldable display device.

[0058] The specific structure of the supporting components has been described in detail in the above embodiments and will not be repeated here. Of course, Figure 16 and Figure 17The display device shown is merely illustrative; it can be any electronic device with a display function, such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, laptop computer, e-reader, or television. The display device provided in this disclosure has the same technical features as the support component provided in the above embodiments, and therefore can solve the same technical problems and achieve the same technical effects.

[0059] For example, such as Figure 18 As shown, Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. The display device further includes a rotating column 300 and a track 400. The track 400 is sleeved on the side of the rotating column 300, the support component 200 is located on the side of the track 400 away from the rotating column 300, and the flexible display panel 100 is located on the side of the support component 200 away from the track 400. The arrangement of the rotating column 300 and the track 400 facilitates the movement and stopping of the support component 200 and the flexible display panel 100 on a fixed track. Furthermore, the accommodating space formed by the track 400 can separate the driving components (not shown) and circuit components (not shown) required for the operation of the display device from the flexible display panel 100, which helps prevent the intrusion of foreign objects. Figure 18 The display device includes two rotating columns 300 as an illustration.

[0060] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0061] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement it. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments described herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A support component, characterized in that, include: Multiple support parts are provided, with a gap between two adjacent support parts; A connecting portion is provided between two adjacent support portions.

2. The support component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support portion includes a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite to each other; The supporting component has a first state and a second state in operation; In the first state, in each of the support portions, the first surface is on the same horizontal plane and the second surface is on the same horizontal plane; In the second state, the support portion includes a first support portion and a second support portion. The first support portion is arranged along a curve. Along the arrangement direction of the first support portion, the second support portion is located at least on one side of the first support portion. In each of the second support portions located on the same side of the first support portion, the first surface is on the same horizontal plane and the second surface is on the same horizontal plane.

3. The support component according to claim 2, characterized in that, In the second state, the first surfaces of adjacent first support portions abut against each other, and the first surface of the first support portion abuts against the second support portion adjacent to it.

4. The support component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the first support parts is n, where n≥7 and n is a positive odd number.

5. The support component according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the first state, the spacing between adjacent support portions is b; In the second state, the distance between the second surfaces of adjacent first support portions is L; in, .

6. The support component according to claim 5, characterized in that, In the second state, the included angle between adjacent first support portions is β, where, .

7. The support component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The thickness of the support portion along the direction perpendicular to the plane containing its first surface is h, and the number of the first support portions is n; In the second state, the distance between the second surfaces of adjacent first support portions is L, wherein, .

8. The support component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the first support parts is n; In the second state, the included angle between adjacent first support portions is β, where, .

9. The support component according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portion, the distance between the second support portions located on both sides of the first support portion along the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface of the second support portion is located is 2R. The number of the first support parts is n; Along the arrangement direction of the support portion, the width of the support portion is a, wherein, .

10. The support component according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portion, the distance between the second support portions located on both sides of the first support portion along the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface of the second support portion is located is 2R. The number of the first support parts is n; Along the arrangement direction of the support portion, the width of the support portion is a, wherein, .

11. The support component according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the second state, along the arrangement direction of the first support portion, the distance between the second support portions located on both sides of the first support portion along the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface of the second support portion is located is 2R. The number of the first support parts is n; Along the arrangement direction of the support portion, the width of the support portion is a, wherein, .

12. The support component according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the arrangement direction of the support portion, adjacent connecting portions are staggered.

13. The support component according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one connecting part group is provided between two adjacent support parts, and the connecting part group includes at least two connecting parts.

14. The support component according to claim 3, characterized in that, In the first state, the thickness of the connecting portion along the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface is located is less than the thickness of the supporting portion along the direction perpendicular to the plane where the first surface is located; Furthermore, the second surfaces of two adjacent support portions are connected by the connecting portion.

15. The support component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support portion and the connecting portion are integrally formed.

16. A display device, characterized in that, The display device includes a flexible display panel and a support assembly, with the flexible display panel located on one side of the support assembly; The support component is the support component according to any one of claims 1-15.

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