Adjustable-Curvature Display Panel With Rotating Stand Structure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices lack the ability to freely change the curvature of a display panel, limiting their flexibility and usability in various applications.

Innovation Solution

A display device comprising a display panel, a rear cover, a back case, and a stand with a circle-shaped disk, allowing for the free adjustment of the display panel's curvature and facilitating up-down movement and forward-rearward and left-right movement or rotation of the display device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed curvature display panel is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the flexibility and adaptability of the display device is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecurvature adjustment capabilityVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display panel curvature is made dynamically adjustable through a curvature control mechanism that includes driving components. The panel can transition between different curvature states (flat, slightly curved, highly curved) based on user needs, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to various display scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure is divided into multiple segments including a support plate, curvature control mechanism, and driving components. This segmentation allows independent control of different functional elements, enabling curvature adjustment while maintaining overall structural integrity and managing complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If the display panel can freely change curvature, then flexibility and usability are enhanced, but the structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecurvature adjustment capabilityVSAvoidmechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The curvature control mechanism serves multiple functions: it adjusts panel curvature, provides structural support, and enables various display configurations (wall-mounted, desktop, portable). This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function, thereby managing complexity while enhancing adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The display panel utilizes flexible OLED technology with thin-film structures that inherently support curvature changes. The flexible substrate and organic light-emitting layers are designed to withstand repeated bending without degradation, enabling curvature adjustment without requiring complex mechanical reinforcement structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Ease of operation

If a rigid stand structure is used, then structural stability is maintained, but movement and rotation flexibility is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemovement flexibilityVSAvoidstructural stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The stand structure incorporates adjustable and movable components that allow the display device to transition between stable and flexible states. The stand can be adjusted to different angles and positions, providing stability when needed while enabling easy movement and repositioning during setup or reconfiguration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The support plate acts as an intermediary between the display panel and the stand structure. It provides a stable mounting surface for the panel while allowing controlled movement and adjustment relative to the stand, mediating between the need for stability and the need for operational flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4567550A1Display device
Publication Date: 2025.06.11 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A display device is disclosed. The display device comprises: a display panel; a rear cover which is positioned behind the display panel and to which the display panel is coupled; a back case which is positioned behind the rear cover and to which the rear cover is coupled; and a stand coupled to the lower end of the back case. The stand may comprise: a stand case forming a bottom surface; and a circle-shaped disk fixed to the bottom surface of the stand case.