Flexible Display Panel Roller Winding Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for a mechanism that allows for stable winding and unwinding of flexible display panels, as well as a frame structure that can be covered by a display panel or opened.

Innovation Solution

A display device comprising a flexible display panel, a panel roller for winding or unwinding the panel, a bottom frame for mounting the panel roller, a first vertical frame, a top block, a slider, upper and lower rollers, a belt, and a bar to which the display panel is fixed, allowing for controlled movement and tensioning of the panel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If a flexible display panel is wound around a roller, then the panel can be stored or transported in a compact form, but the panel may experience deformation or damage during winding and unwinding

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompact storage formVSAvoidpanel deformation prevention
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a flexible support structure with a film-like configuration that conforms to the roller surface, providing uniform support across the entire panel width during winding. This flexible shell approach distributes mechanical stress evenly, preventing localized deformation while maintaining compact storage volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure is designed to dynamically adapt its shape during winding and unwinding operations, maintaining optimal contact with the roller surface throughout the motion range. This dynamic adjustment ensures consistent support forces that prevent panel deformation while enabling compact winding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a mechanism is added to control panel tension and movement, then winding stability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewinding stabilityVSAvoidmechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure is designed to automatically adjust and maintain appropriate tension through its own elastic properties and geometric configuration, without requiring external control systems. The structure self-regulates during winding and unwinding, providing stable panel control while avoiding complex mechanical mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes changes in the support structure's physical parameters (such as elastic modulus, thickness distribution, or geometric configuration) to automatically regulate panel tension during winding. These parameter variations enable stable winding control through material properties rather than complex mechanical mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If the frame structure is designed to be coverable or openable, then accessibility and maintenance are improved, but the structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveaccessibilityVSAvoidframe structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The frame structure is divided into separable segments or modules that can be independently moved or removed. This segmentation allows the frame to be opened or covered by simply disassembling and reassembling modular components, improving accessibility while keeping each individual module structurally simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The frame incorporates dynamic elements such as movable joints, sliding components, or hinged connections that enable the structure to transition between open and closed states. These dynamic features provide easy accessibility and maintenance capability through simple mechanical movements rather than complex reconfiguration mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

The solution provides a stable mechanism for winding and unwinding flexible display panels, ensuring reliable operation and allowing the frame structure to be easily covered or opened as needed.

Implementation Method 1

a belt which is wound around the upper roller and the lower roller

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 2

a belt which is wound around the upper roller and the lower roller, and to which the first slider is fixed

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Data Source

PatentUS12210385B2Display device including flexible display panel and panel roller
Publication Date: 2025.01.28 LG ELECTRONICS INC
  • US12210385B2 patent drawing
  • US12210385B2 patent drawing
  • US12210385B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Disclosed is a display device. The display device may comprise: a flexible display panel; a panel roller which extends lengthily and on/from which the display panel is wound/unwound; a bottom frame to which the panel roller is rotatably mounted; a first vertical frame which extends lengthily in a direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the panel roller and is fixed to the bottom frame; a top block fixed to the top side of the first vertical frame; a first slider moving on the first vertical frame in the up-down direction; an upper roller rotatably installed on the top block; a roller mount which is positioned adjacent to the lower end of the first vertical frame and fixed to the bottom frame; a lower roller rotatably installed on the roller mount; a belt which is wound on the upper roller and the lower roller and to which the first slider is fixed; and a bar to which the end of the display panel is fixed and which is coupled to the first slider.