Flexible Display Hinge Support Structure for Configuration Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Flexible displays are vulnerable to damage when their configuration, size, or length is changed by external forces, necessitating a protective structure that maintains display functionality across various configurations.
Innovation Solution
A support structure comprising a main support and sub-supports connected by hinges, allowing the flexible display panel to change configurations while being protected from damage, along with a sensing unit and display control unit to manage area activation based on configuration, and a power supply unit for efficient power management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the flexible display configuration is changed by applying external forces, then the display can be expanded for varying purposes, but the display becomes more vulnerable to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple segments (first support, second support, third support) connected by hinge parts, allowing the display to be segmented into different configurations while each segment provides protective support to prevent damage during transformation
2Ease of operation
If the flexible display is folded to compact form, then portability is improved, but the display area exposed to environment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed to be dynamic rather than fixed, allowing it to transition between extended and folded states. The hinge parts enable smooth transformation while maintaining protective support, balancing portability needs with display area availability
Data Source
AI summary
A flexible display is disclosed. In one aspect, the flexible display includes a flexible display panel, a main support supporting a first area of the flexible display panel and first and second sub-supports respectively supporting second and third areas of the flexible display panel. The second and third areas are adjacent to the first area. The flexible display further includes first and second hinges respectively connecting the main support to the first and second sub-supports. The flexible display panel is configured to be arranged in first to third configurations respectively exposing different areas of the flexible display panel.