Flexible Display Bracelet via Magnetic Ring Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mobile phones and smart bracelets operate as separate devices, requiring assistance from each other for certain functions, lacking a unified electronic product that combines their functionalities.
Innovation Solution
A display device with flexible panels and a connective assembly that allows switching between a flat panel display state and a ring display state, utilizing magnetic members and hinge assemblies to facilitate the transformation, enabling the device to function as both a mobile phone and a bracelet without additional assistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If mobile phones and smart bracelets operate as separate devices, then each device can have specialized functions, but users need to carry multiple devices and they require assistance from each other to achieve certain functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the functions of a mobile phone and smart bracelet into a single integrated device. The display device includes a flexible display panel that can be configured in different states: when unfolded it functions as a mobile phone display, when folded into a ring shape it functions as a smart bracelet display. This merging eliminates the need for separate devices while providing both functionalities in one unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a flexible display panel that can dynamically change its configuration between unfolded and folded states. The display panel's ability to transition between different shapes allows the device to adapt its form factor and functionality on demand, transforming from a flat panel configuration for phone functions to a ring configuration for bracelet functions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a flexible display panel is folded into a ring shape, then the device can function as a smart bracelet, but the structural complexity increases due to connective assemblies and magnetic members
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems with magnetic attraction mechanisms. Magnetic members are positioned at the edges of the flexible display panel to enable automatic alignment and securing of the panel when folded into a ring shape. This substitution simplifies the connection mechanism compared to traditional mechanical fasteners while maintaining the ability to achieve the bracelet form factor.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes a flexible display panel that can be bent and folded without damage. The flexible nature of the display panel allows it to transform from a rigid flat structure to a flexible ring configuration, enabling the device to adapt between phone and bracelet forms while maintaining structural integrity throughout the transformation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple flexible display panels are connected via hinge assembly, then the device can switch between flat panel and ring display states, but the ease of operation decreases due to the complexity of switching mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical switching mechanisms with magnetic attraction systems. Magnetic members positioned at the edges of the flexible display panels automatically engage when the panels are brought together in a ring configuration, eliminating the need for complex mechanical fasteners or latches. This allows users to simply fold the panels into the desired shape and the magnetic system automatically secures the configuration.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a single device to operate as a flat panel display for mobile phone functions and a ring display for bracelet functions, enhancing usability and eliminating the need for additional devices.
Implementation Method 1
a first connective assembly comprising a first magnetic member and a first attracted member attractable by the first magnetic member
Implementation Method 2
a second connective assembly comprising a second magnetic member and a second attracted member attractable by the second magnetic member
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a display device comprising: at least one flexible display panel; and a connective assembly capable of getting the display device into a ring display state where the at least one flexible display panel forms a ring shape, and getting the display device into a flat panel display state where the at least one flexible display panel all has a display surface towards the same direction. The display device can be used as a flat panel display device, e.g., mobile phone, in the flat panel display state, while in the ring display state, the display device can be used as a bracelet. When used as a bracelet, the display device requires no other assistant devices.