Foldable Display Panel Lifter Structure for Zigzag Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Display devices that can alter their form to accommodate both enlargement and portability often suffer from varying performance and durability issues when modified, particularly when folding or stretching, leading to impaired characteristics and reduced durability.
Innovation Solution
A display device with a lifting module comprising first and second lifters, support portions, and joint portions that allow the display panel to be lifted, lowered, and folded in a zigzag manner, utilizing metal and elastic materials to maintain structural integrity and minimize volume when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the display device is made alterable in various forms (folding, rolling, stretching), then the demand for enlarging the display and reducing it for portability is satisfied, but the performance varies and characteristics are impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is divided into multiple segments connected by joint portions, allowing the display to be folded into a zigzag form. This segmentation enables the display to alter its form while maintaining structural integrity through support portions and joint portions that preserve performance consistency during transformation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the display device is made alterable, then portability and enlargement are achieved, but durability becomes weak during use
Solution Approach 1:
The support portions are constructed using composite materials including metal and elastic members, providing both strength and flexibility. This composite structure maintains durability during form alterations by combining rigid metal components with elastic elements that can withstand repeated folding and unfolding cycles.
3Volume of moving object
If the display device is folded to minimize volume, then portability is improved, but the structural integrity may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The display device employs dynamic support portions and joint portions that adapt their configuration during folding and unfolding. The elastic members within the support portions dynamically adjust to maintain structural integrity while the display is folded into a compact zigzag form, ensuring both volume reduction and stability.
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 enables a display device that can efficiently transition between unfolded and folded states while maintaining stability and durability, minimizing volume when stored and ensuring effective image display when expanded.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of joint portions may include an elastic member
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a display device including a lifting module; and a display panel connected to the lifting module. The lifting module includes a first lifter and a second lifter disposed at opposite edges of the display panel; and a groove disposed at an edge of each of the first lifter and the second lifter. The display panel includes a display unit; support portions and joint portions disposed on a rear surface of the display unit; and a fixing unit disposed at an edge of the display panel and connecting the display panel to the lifting module. The fixing unit is disposed within the groove disposed at the edge of each of the first lifter and the second lifter.