Foldable Display Support Assembly for Stable Angled Viewing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Flexible display panels in foldable electronic devices face issues with light reflection and scratching when unfolded, and standing upright makes them prone to falling, disrupting user experience.
Innovation Solution
A display device with a main body comprising two pivotally connected bodies and a support assembly that allows the device to stand at an appropriate inclination angle, using multiple support members to stabilize the device on a surface, preventing contact with the surface to avoid scratching and ensuring stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the electronic device is placed flat on a desktop in unfolded state, then the display area covers both bodies providing large display image, but the display surface reflects light from above causing discomfort to users and may be scratched by the desktop
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a support assembly that enables the device to stand in three-dimensional space at a specific angle rather than lying flat on the surface. This dimensional change from 2D flat placement to 3D angled standing position eliminates both light reflection issues and contact scratching while maintaining the large display area across both bodies
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the unfolded electronic device is placed upright on the desktop to avoid light reflection and scratching, then the display surface is protected, but the device easily falls due to external forces and the display image is perpendicular to the desktop making it uncomfortable for users to watch
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly is designed with movable and adjustable components that allow the device to be positioned at an optimal angle between flat and upright. The support members can be extended or repositioned to provide stable support while maintaining an inclined display angle that prevents falling yet remains comfortable for viewing, resolving the stability-comfort contradiction
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the unfolded electronic device is placed upright on the desktop to avoid light reflection and scratching, then the display surface is protected, but the display image is perpendicular to the desktop which does not allow users to watch the image and use the device comfortably
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly allows dynamic adjustment of the display angle from perpendicular (upright) to a more inclined position. This enables the display surface to be positioned at an optimal viewing angle that is neither completely perpendicular nor flat, making the device comfortable to watch and use while still protecting against light reflection and scratching
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AI summary
A display device including a main body and a support assembly is provided. The main body includes a first body and a second body that are pivotally connected to each other. A first display surface is located on the first body, and a second display surface is located on the second body. The first body and the second body are adapted to relatively pivot, so that an edge of the first body and an edge of the second body substantially jointly constitute a bending segment. The support assembly is movably connected to the main body. When the support assembly is unfolded from the main body, one end of the bending segment and the support assembly are adapted to jointly support the main body on a surface.