Flexible Screen Supporting Structure for Flat Appearance
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Solution Overview
Problem
The integration of functional modules into flexible screens in terminal devices can lead to an uneven appearance, compromising both the structural integrity and user experience due to potential collapse and noticeable touch changes.
Innovation Solution
A supporting structure for flexible screens, comprising a first supporting module with bendability and hardness, and a second elastic module that forms a deformation protrusion when an external force is applied, allowing the screen to maintain a flat appearance and enable functional module activation without user perception of deformation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If functional modules are added into the screen, then the functionality of the terminal device is improved, but the appearance uniformity of the screen deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
A supporting structure is introduced as an intermediary component between the flexible screen and the functional module. This supporting structure includes a first supporting module and a second supporting module that work together to maintain screen flatness while allowing the functional module to be integrated, thus resolving the conflict between functionality and appearance uniformity
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting structure extends into the spatial dimension by creating a stepped configuration with different height levels. The first supporting module and second supporting module are positioned at different heights, forming a three-dimensional structure that accommodates the functional module while maintaining the visual flatness of the screen surface
2Shape
If a supporting structure is added to maintain screen flatness, then the appearance uniformity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first supporting module and second supporting module are integrated into a unified supporting structure that is closely associated with the flexible screen assembly. This merging approach reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall device structure while maintaining screen flatness
3Ease of operation
If the second supporting module forms a deformation protrusion under external force, then the functional module activation is enabled, but the touch sensation uniformity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The second supporting module is designed with elastic properties, behaving like a flexible component that can deform under external force. This elastic deformation allows the module to respond to user input for functional activation while the first supporting module maintains the overall flat appearance, minimizing the impact on touch sensation uniformity
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 supporting structure ensures a flat and stable flexible screen appearance, reduces the likelihood of collapse, and enhances user experience by allowing functional module activation without noticeable touch changes, improving the overall performance and usability of terminal devices.
Implementation Method 1
a second elastic module that forms a deformation protrusion when an external force is applied
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AI summary
A supporting structure for a flexible screen, a flexible screen structure and a terminal device are provided. A supporting structure (30) includes: a first supporting module (31) located below the flexible screen (20) and used for supporting the flexible screen (20), which has a first opening; and a second supporting module (32), which is located at a position corresponding to the first opening, when an external force acts through the flexible screen (20), the second supporting module (32) forms a deformation protrusion towards a direction away from the flexible screen (20); and when the external force is removed, the deformation of the second supporting module (32) is removed. Supporting the flexible screen (20) corresponding to the first opening by the second supporting module (32) can reduce a probability that the flexible screen (20) collapses at the position of the first opening, thereby making appearance of the flexible screen (20) flat.