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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices face challenges in accommodating larger screens, requiring more space and increasing the risk of damage, while also needing to transition between always-on-display and normal modes to meet user demands for versatility and space efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A display device with a module housing that allows the display panel to be pulled up and down, using a moving plate and driving member with a flexible belt system, coupled with a position sensor and cable management system, to enable efficient space use and minimize exposure, allowing for both always-on-display and normal modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the display device is designed for always-on-display mode, then the display can continuously show information, but additional mounting space is required and the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay mode versatilityVSAvoiddevice structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display device integrates both always-on-display mode and normal display mode within a single unified structure. The housing accommodates the display panel in different positions to achieve different display modes, eliminating the need for separate devices and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining versatility.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If the display panel is always externally exposed, then the display is always visible, but the risk of damage from external impact increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay visibilityVSAvoidexternal impact damage risk
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The display panel is designed to be dynamically positionable within the housing, capable of moving between an externally exposed position for visibility and an internally retracted position for protection. This dynamic positioning allows the display to adapt to different usage scenarios, providing both visibility and damage protection as needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If the display device occupies more space, then the mounting flexibility increases, but the space efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting flexibilityVSAvoiddevice volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The display panel is nested within the housing structure, allowing it to be retracted inside the housing when not in use. This nesting arrangement enables the display device to occupy minimal space during storage or non-display periods while maintaining the capability for flexible mounting and deployment when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentEP4012693B1Display device
Publication Date: 2023.09.20 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a display device including a module housing accommodating a display panel pulled up and down, a moving plate accommodated in the module housing and pulled up and down with the display panel, a driving member pulling up and down the moving plate and the display panel, and a fixed plate coupled to the inside of the module housing and to which the driving member is fixed.