Flexible Display Device with Reciprocating Body and Rotatable Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flexible display devices face challenges in maximizing the exposed area of the flexible display on the front surface without interfering with a camera mounted on the rear surface, while also maintaining a stable range of movement and protection of the display.
Innovation Solution
A flexible display device design featuring a body with a first and second body that move relative to each other, a support that rotates, and a flexible display with regions that change shape to increase the exposed area on the front surface while accommodating a camera on the rear surface, using tension generators and rail systems to enhance movement and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of moving object
If the flexible display is extended to maximize the exposed area on the front surface, then the display area is increased, but the camera on the rear surface may be interfered with or the stability of movement is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible display is divided into multiple regions (first region, second region, third region) that can be independently controlled and positioned. This segmentation allows the display to be extended to maximize exposed area while maintaining control over each region's position to avoid interfering with the camera and ensure stable movement.
Solution Approach 2:
A support structure is introduced as an intermediary element between the flexible display and the camera. This support mediates the interaction by providing a stable mounting point for the camera while allowing the flexible display to move and extend independently, thus protecting the camera from interference while maximizing display exposure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the second body moves relative to the first body to increase the range of movement, then the flexibility is improved, but the stability of the flexible display modification is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic elements including a rotatable support and movable second body that can adjust the position and orientation of the flexible display. These dynamic components enable a wide range of movement and configuration while maintaining stability through controlled adjustment mechanisms that secure the display in desired positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes parameter changes in the physical configuration of the system, such as changing the angle of the rotatable support, the position of the second body relative to the first body, and the extent of flexible display extension. These parameter adjustments allow the system to achieve various stable configurations with increased range of movement while maintaining display stability in each configuration.
3Reliability
If the camera is mounted on the rear surface adjacent to the edge farthest from the support, then the camera protection is improved, but the exposed area of the flexible display is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The camera is positioned asymmetrically on the rear surface at the edge farthest from the support, creating an asymmetric layout that optimizes camera protection. Meanwhile, the flexible display is configured to extend in a direction that maximizes exposed area while naturally avoiding the camera's protected position, thus resolving the contradiction through asymmetric spatial arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible display extends in multiple dimensions and directions (first region, second region, third region) to maximize exposed area. By utilizing three-dimensional space and extending the display in directions away from the camera's protected position on the rear surface, the system achieves maximum display exposure without compromising camera protection.
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AI summary
The flexible display device includes a body, a flexible display, and a camera. The body includes a first body and a second body. The second body performs reciprocating movement relative to the first body between a first position and a second position. An area of the flexible display viewed from the front is larger when the second body is at the second position than when the second body is at the first position. When the second body is at the first position, the distance from a support to an edge of a third region is greater than the distance from the support to the camera. Accordingly, a range (stroke) of movement of the second body relative to the first body can be increased. In addition, when the second body is at the second position, the area of the flexible display viewed from the front can be increased.