Flexible Display Panel with Adjustable Partition for Conveyances

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle display systems lack flexibility in adapting to different conveyance types and configurations, limiting their functionality and user experience.

Innovation Solution

An electrical device featuring a flexible display panel and a partition device with adjustable positioning, allowing the display area to change dynamically based on the relative movement of their edges, and including touch functionality and storage integration, controlled by electric controllers and sliding grooves.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed display panel is used in conventional vehicles, then the display structure is simple and stable, but the adaptability to different conveyance types and configurations is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different conveyancesVSAvoiddisplay system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display panel is designed with movable edges that can change position relative to the partition device, transforming the fixed display structure into a dynamic one. This allows the display area to be adjusted according to different conveyance types and configurations, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity by introducing controlled mobility rather than complete reconfigurability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The display system is designed to serve multiple conveyance types (vehicles, boats, aircraft, etc.) and different configurations through the adjustable partition device and movable display edges. A single display system can adapt to various applications by changing the relative positions of the display panel and partition device, achieving universality without requiring multiple specialized displays for each conveyance type

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the display area is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but the functionality and user experience are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay functionalityVSAvoidadjustable mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display edges are designed to be movable along the partition device, allowing the display area to dynamically adjust between different sizes and configurations. This dynamic capability enables the system to provide enhanced functionality for different use cases while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical adjustment mechanism rather than complex electronic reconfiguration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The display system is segmented into movable display panels and a stationary partition device, allowing independent adjustment of display areas. This segmentation enables flexible configuration where different portions of the display can be activated or adjusted independently, enhancing functionality without requiring the entire display system to be complex

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Illumination intensity

If the partition device is transparent, then visibility is improved, but the structural strength may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevisibility through partitionVSAvoidpartition device strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The partition device utilizes transparent materials that maintain sufficient structural strength while allowing light transmission. The design accepts that transparent materials may have different strength characteristics than opaque materials, but through proper material selection and structural design, the partition maintains both visibility and adequate strength for its support function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS11084378B2Electrical device and conveyance
Publication Date: 2021.08.10 HANNSTAR DISPLAY CORP
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AI summary

An electrical device for a conveyance is provided. The electrical device includes a flexible display panel having a first edge and a partition device having a second edge. The partition device is disposed between the flexible display panel and the conveyance. A relative position between the first edge and the second edge is changeable.