Flexible Display Segmentation with Magnetic Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wearable devices with flexible displays face challenges in being easily convertible into multiple units or combined for expanded display area usage, leading to inconvenience in carrying and handling multiple devices.
Innovation Solution
A flexible display device with removable sections, where a rollable display can be divided into portions along predefined lines with magnetic locking mechanisms, allowing for decoupling and reassembly, enabling use as separate wearable devices or a single unit, with wireless power supply for the removed sections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a flexible display device is designed as a single integrated unit, then the display area is maximized, but the device cannot be easily divided into multiple wearable units
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible display device is divided into multiple modular sections with locking mechanisms at the boundaries. Each section can be independently detached or connected to form different configurations, allowing the display area to be segmented into separate wearable units while maintaining the option for full-area operation when connected.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate wearable devices are carried, then versatility and display options are increased, but convenience and portability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple wearable units are merged into a single integrated flexible display device that can be carried as one compact unit. The locking mechanisms enable these merged units to be easily separated into individual wearables when needed, combining the convenience of carrying one device with the versatility of multiple display options.
3Adaptability or versatility
If locking mechanisms are added to enable section detachment, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Traditional mechanical locking systems are replaced with magnetic locking mechanisms that provide secure attachment without complex moving parts. The magnetic fields enable easy coupling and decoupling of display sections through simple proximity-based interaction, reducing mechanical complexity while maintaining adaptability.
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 users to easily convert and reconvert the display area into individual wearable devices or a single device, reducing the need for multiple devices and enhancing convenience by allowing flexible configuration and power management.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of portions are divided along a plurality of dividing lines each having a locking mechanism, respectively
Data Source
AI summary
A flexible display of a flexible display device can be divided and have removable sections for use as one or more wearable devices. The flexible display can be divided into a plurality of portions. The plurality of portions are divided along a plurality of dividing lines each having a locking mechanism, respectively. A power supply is electrically connected to the locking mechanisms to activate and deactivate the locking mechanisms. A portion of the plurality of portions border corresponding locking mechanisms along corresponding dividing lines of the plurality of dividing lines. The portion is selectable for decoupling and removal, in response to deactivation of the corresponding locking mechanisms for the portion of the flexible display.