Foldable Display Support Structure for Bend-Stress Relief

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Solution Overview

Problem

The reliability of foldable display apparatuses is compromised due to stress concentration and potential damage from repeated bending, particularly affecting the adhesive layer and inorganic film layer.

Innovation Solution

A foldable display apparatus with a supporting structure designed using empirical formulas to optimize key parameters, reducing stress concentration and preventing damage by employing arc-shaped transition areas in the supporting parts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the supporting structure parameters are arbitrarily set, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability deteriorates due to stress concentration

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereliabilityVSAvoiddesign complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by establishing empirical formulas that define specific relationships between supporting structure parameters (spacing between first and second supporting parts, deflection angles) and screen parameters (bendable area dimensions, non-bendable area positions). By changing from arbitrary parameter selection to formula-based parameter determination, the design achieves optimized stress distribution that prevents adhesive layer peeling and inorganic film layer fracture, thereby improving reliability without requiring overly complex structural designs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of manufacture

If the supporting structure is simplified, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the stress concentration increases causing damage to adhesive and inorganic film layers

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of manufactureVSAvoidstress concentration
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies spheroidality by introducing arc-shaped transition areas in the supporting parts. Instead of sharp corners or flat transitions, the supporting structure incorporates curved surfaces that gradually distribute stress. This curvature design specifically addresses stress concentration at the interface between supporting parts and the screen, preventing damage to the adhesive layer and inorganic film layer while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through standard arc-shaped geometric features.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

3Strength

If the spacing between supporting parts is reduced, then the support strength is improved, but the stress concentration in the bendable area increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport strengthVSAvoidstress concentration
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSStress or pressure

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by differentiating the supporting structure into distinct regions with different functional characteristics. The first supporting part is positioned to correspond to the non-bendable area for maximum support, while the second supporting part is positioned on the bendable area side with specific spacing and angular orientation. This localized quality differentiation allows the structure to provide strong support where needed while minimizing stress concentration in the bendable area through optimized positioning and spacing parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20250275072A1Foldable display apparatus and manufacturing method therefor, and electronic device
Publication Date: 2025.08.28 HEFEI VISIONOX TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application discloses a foldable display apparatus and a manufacturing method therefor, and an electronic device. The foldable display apparatus includes a screen and a supporting structure. The supporting structure includes two supporting assemblies. Each supporting assembly includes a first supporting part and a second supporting part spaced apart from each other. The supporting structure is designed according to at least one established empirical formula. Each of the at least one empirical formula includes at least one first feature parameter and a plurality of second feature parameters. The at least one first feature parameter includes a spacing between the first supporting part and the second supporting part in a flat state or a deflection angle of the second supporting part relative to the first supporting part in a bending state. The plurality of second feature parameters are determined according to form design requirements of the screen.