Flexible Display Panel Curvature Control With Pivoting Wings

The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing a movable support structure with sliding mounts and adjustable wings that enable the display panel to dynamically change its curvature. The support structure transitions from a static rigid frame to a dynamic system where wings can pivot and adjust their position along curved guides, allowing the panel to adapt between flat and curved configurations while maintaining structural stability throughout the transition.

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the geometric parameters of the support structure. The wings can change their orientation angles and positions along the curved guides, thereby changing the curvature radius and shape of the display panel. This allows the system to achieve multiple stable states (flat, partially curved, fully curved) by adjusting the geometric parameters of the mechanical structure.

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the support structure into modular components: multiple sliding mounts, individual wings with pivot joints, and segmented curved guides. Each component performs a specific function (sliding, pivoting, guiding), and they can be independently manufactured and assembled. This modular segmentation reduces overall complexity compared to a monolithic complex mechanism.

The patent applies curvature by using curved guides and arcs in the mechanical design. The sliding mounts move along pre-formed curved trajectories, and the wings pivot along circular arcs, which naturally guide the display panel through smooth curvature changes. This geometric approach simplifies the control mechanism compared to using multiple linear actuators and complex linkages.

The patent applies continuity of useful action by designing smooth curved guides that allow the sliding mounts to transition continuously between positions. The curved trajectories eliminate abrupt direction changes and mechanical impacts, enabling continuous curvature adjustment without interruptions. The pivot joints on the wings also allow smooth rotational movement, maintaining continuous action throughout the curvature changing process.

The patent applies beforehand cushioning by incorporating curved guides that pre-determine the motion path of the sliding mounts. The curved geometry inherently cushions the transitions by distributing mechanical stress over a longer path and reducing impact forces at the beginning and end of each curvature change cycle, thereby reducing wear and mechanical interruptions.