Articulated Panel Support for Bendable Display Flatness

The support structure is divided into multiple link pieces connected by link pins, forming a segmented mechanism that can bend at specific joints while maintaining overall structural integrity. This segmentation allows controlled deformation without compromising the entire panel's stability.

The support structure transitions from a static rigid frame to a dynamic articulated mechanism with rotational joints. The link pieces can rotate relative to each other around link pins, enabling the structure to adapt its shape dynamically while maintaining support functionality throughout bending and folding operations.

The support structure incorporates rotational joints at the link pins, transforming rigid connections into dynamic articulations. This allows the structure to maintain rigidity when flatness is needed while enabling controlled bending when adaptability is required, resolving the contradiction between structural stability and flexibility.

The support structure uses thin link pieces that can flex and rotate at joints, providing a lightweight yet effective support mechanism. These thin components maintain panel flatness in extended positions while enabling bending capability through their articulated connections.

Each link pin serves multiple functions: it acts as a rotational joint enabling bending, provides a connection point between link pieces, and serves as a pivot for the support structure's articulation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, managing complexity while maintaining support strength.

The link pieces and link pins are integrated into a unified articulated mechanism where the connection elements serve both structural and functional roles. By merging the support function with the bending mechanism, the design achieves adequate support strength without adding excessive separate components.