Flexible Display Panel Layer Extension for Sliding Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Flexible display panels face the issue of incomplete utilization due to parts of the display region being obscured when fully unfolded, as they are connected to devices that facilitate sliding or winding, leading to reduced visibility.
Innovation Solution
The flexible display panel design includes a layer group with layers extending beyond the display layer, allowing for a sliding or winding mechanism that keeps the display region visible by extending the non-bending portion to maximize the display area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the flexible display panel is connected to a device that facilitates sliding or winding, then the display panel can be folded or unfolded, but part of the display region cannot be observed by a user when completely unfolded
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the layer group in the longitudinal direction beyond the display layer boundaries, utilizing the space dimension to resolve the conflict between folding capability and visible display area. This allows the display region to be fully observable while maintaining adaptability.
2Area of stationary object
If the flexible display panel is completely unfolded for maximum display, then the display area is maximized, but connection devices for sliding or winding cannot be properly attached
Solution Approach 1:
The layer group is pre-configured with extended regions that accommodate connection devices before final assembly. This preliminary structuring ensures both maximum display area and proper integration of sliding or winding mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
By extending layers in the longitudinal direction beyond display boundaries, the patent creates additional space dimension for connection device integration without compromising display area maximization.
3Area of stationary object
If the display layer is extended to maximize visible area, then the display region is fully observable, but the panel loses flexibility for folding or sliding
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the panel structure into display layer and layer group components with different functions. The layer group extends beyond display boundaries to maintain flexibility while the display layer maximizes visible area, resolving the contradiction through structural segmentation.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present application provide a flexible display panel and a display apparatus, the flexible display panel includes a display layer and a layer group; the layer group includes at least one layer; and at least one layer of the layer group has a length in a first direction greater than a length of the display layer in the first direction. The layer group includes an upper layer group located above the display layer and a lower layer group located below the display layer; the upper layer group includes at least one layer; the lower layer group includes at least one layer; at least one layer of the upper layer group and/or the lower layer group has a length in the first direction greater than the length of the display layer in the first direction.