Flexible Display Panel Crimping Grooves for Rigidity Balance

The support plate is segmented by introducing grooves that divide the continuous structure into multiple regions. These grooves create discrete bending zones that allow the plate to flex more easily while the segments between grooves maintain structural integrity and rigidity.

The support plate has non-uniform structure with grooves positioned at specific locations where bending is needed. The regions between grooves maintain full thickness and rigidity, while the groove areas provide flexibility. This local variation in structure allows different parts of the plate to have different mechanical properties.

The grooves segment the support plate into rigid sections that maintain their shape after unfolding. This segmentation prevents the plate from collapsing or deforming permanently, ensuring it returns to a flat state while still allowing crimping during use.

The grooves introduce curved features into the otherwise flat support plate. These curved groove structures allow the plate to bend and crimp smoothly while maintaining overall flatness when not in use, as the grooves act as built-in curvature guides that preserve geometric integrity.

The grooves create segmented structures that distribute mechanical stress across multiple points rather than concentrating it at a single location. This segmentation prevents stress concentration that would lead to peeling or fracture, while still allowing the plate to flex.

The grooves are pre-positioned to act as stress-distribution features before bending occurs. They cushion and distribute the forces applied during bending and crimping, preventing excessive stress at any single point that would cause peeling or fracture of the adhesive layers.