Foldable Display Conductive Member for Compact Surge Discharge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Foldable electronic devices face challenges in managing electrical surges through display separation spaces, which can increase device volume or reduce display area, and existing decoration members may not effectively address this issue.
Innovation Solution
A foldable electronic device with a resin decoration member surrounding the display, a support member connected to the decoration member, and conductive members facing and parallel to each other, forming a discharge path for electrical surges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the area of the decoration member increases to reduce electrical surge, then the electrical surge protection is improved, but the volume of the electronic device increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive member is divided into a first conductive member and a second conductive member that are arranged in parallel and electrically connected. This segmentation allows the discharge path to be formed through multiple smaller components rather than requiring a single large decoration member, thus reducing the overall device volume while maintaining electrical surge protection capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive member acts as an intermediary component between the decoration member and the metal area, providing a dedicated discharge path for electrical surges. This intermediary structure enables effective surge protection without requiring the decoration member itself to be enlarged, as the conductive member handles the electrical function separately.
2Reliability
If the area of the decoration member increases to reduce electrical surge, then the electrical surge protection is improved, but the display area of the display decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the conductive member into parallel first and second conductive members, the patent creates an efficient discharge path that requires minimal space. This allows the decoration member to maintain a smaller area that does not encroach on the display area, while still providing adequate electrical surge protection through the segmented conductive structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive member is arranged in a direction extending along the length of the display, utilizing the longitudinal dimension rather than expanding the decoration member's area. This dimensional approach allows the discharge path to be formed without increasing the decoration member's area, thereby preserving the display area while maintaining surge protection.
3Reliability
If a discharge path is created through conductive members, then the electrical surge protection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conductive member serves multiple functions: it provides electrical connectivity between the first and second conductive members, establishes a discharge path for electrical surges, and integrates with the existing decoration member and metal area structure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving improved electrical surge protection.
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 solution provides a discharge path for electrical surges, reducing the area occupied by decoration members and increasing the substantial screen display area while improving aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
a conductive member disposed on the decoration member and electrically connected to the metal area
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a foldable display, a decoration member made of a resin material to surround at least a portion of the foldable display, a support member configured to support the foldable display and including a metal area connected to the decoration member, and a conductive member disposed on the decoration member and electrically connected to the metal area. The conductive member may include a first conductive member arranged to face the support member and a second conductive member arranged parallel to the first conductive member and electrically connected to the first conductive member.