Flexible Display Panel Housing Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable display devices can only be used in a single form when deployed, limiting their versatility.
Innovation Solution
A flexible display device comprising a first housing, a second housing, and a flexible display panel, where one end of the panel is curlably connected to the first housing and the other end is fixedly connected to the second housing, allowing the panel to be deployed or scrolled between the housings to switch between multiple forms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the flexible display panel is made deployable or scrollable between housings, then the device can be used in multiple forms (laptop or tablet), but the structural complexity increases due to the need for support components and connection mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate housings (first housing and second housing) that can be independently positioned, with the flexible display panel connecting them. This segmentation allows the panel to be deployed or scrolled between the housings, enabling multiple form factors while managing complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible display panel is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to change its state between deployed and scrolled positions. The panel can be dynamically adjusted between different configurations (laptop mode with first included angle, tablet mode with second included angle) through the relative motion between housings.
2Ease of operation
If the second housing is positioned away from the first housing to form an included angle, then the device can function as a laptop computer, but the device occupies more space when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
When not in use, the second housing can be positioned such that the flexible display panel is scrolled and stored within or alongside the first housing, creating a compact nested configuration. This allows the device to occupy minimal space when not being used in laptop mode while still allowing full deployment when needed.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the flexible display panel is fixedly connected to both housings, then the structural stability is improved, but the flexibility and ability to change forms is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the flexible display panel and housings uses different connection types at different locations: curlable connection at one end and fixed connection at the other end. This local differentiation allows the panel to maintain structural stability when fixed while preserving flexibility and form-changing capability where the curlable connection is located.
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AI summary
A flexible display device is provided. The flexible display device comprises a first housing, a second housing, and a flexible display panel. The first housing includes a first surface and a second surface disposed opposite each other. In a first form, the second housing is away from the first housing, a first included angle is formed between the flexible display panel and the first surface, and the first included angle is greater than 0° and less than 180°; in the second form, the second housing is located at one edge of the first housing, and the flexible display panel covers the second surface.