Bent Display Panel Filler Coupler Structural Integrity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display apparatuses face challenges in maintaining structural integrity and reducing the visible area of non-display regions, especially when bent, as the peripheral areas are not adequately reinforced, leading to potential damage and increased visibility of non-display areas.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus with a bent area featuring a reinforced structure, including a display panel with a bent peripheral area, a receiver, and a filler with a coupler shape that couples to the receiver, filling the space between the panel and the receiver, and an optical functional layer covered by the filler, which enhances coupling and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If the peripheral area is bent to reduce the visible non-display area, then the visible display area is improved, but the structural integrity and strength of the bent area deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining the display panel with a receiver and filler in a multi-layered structure. The receiver provides structural support at the bent area, while the filler material fills the gaps and reinforces the connection between the bent panel and receiver, creating a composite structure that maintains both the reduced visible area and structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the display apparatus into distinct functional components: the display panel, the receiver, and the filler. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the panel for display functionality, the receiver for structural support at bent areas, and the filler for gap filling and reinforcement - while working together to achieve both aesthetic and structural goals.
2Shape
If the peripheral area is bent to reduce the visible non-display area, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but the susceptibility to external impacts and damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements beforehand cushioning by introducing the filler material that fills the gaps between the bent display panel and the receiver before the assembly is completed. This filler acts as a cushioning and protective element that prevents external impacts from directly affecting the fragile bent areas, thereby maintaining aesthetic appearance while reducing susceptibility to damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The composite structure formed by combining the display panel, receiver, and filler creates a protective multi-layered system. The filler material specifically provides impact resistance and protection to the bent areas, while the overall composite structure maintains the aesthetic bent shape, thus protecting against harmful factors without compromising appearance.
3Strength
If a receiver and filler are added to reinforce the bent area, then the structural integrity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into integrated components. The receiver serves both as a structural support element and as a connection interface to the display panel. The filler simultaneously fills gaps, provides reinforcement, and creates a cushioning protective layer. This merging of functions reduces the need for separate components, thereby improving structural integrity while limiting the increase in device complexity.
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AI summary
A display apparatus, a method of manufacturing the display apparatus, and an electronic apparatus are disclosed. The display apparatus includes a display panel including a display area and a peripheral area surrounding the display area, wherein the peripheral area includes a bent area extending from one side of the display area, a receiver receiving at least a portion of the display panel, and a filler disposed to fill a space between at least a portion of the display panel and the receiver, wherein the filler includes a coupler having a shape that may be coupled to the receiver.