Foldable Housing Conductive Member for Display ESD Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
In foldable electronic devices, static electricity introduced through separation spaces between components can cause damage to the display, and existing protection members that prevent interference may increase the device's volume or reduce the display area.
Innovation Solution
A foldable electronic device with a housing that includes a protection member with non-conductive and conductive portions, and a side surface member with conductive and insulating portions, providing an electrostatic discharge path without increasing the device's size or reducing the display area.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a protection member is used to prevent static electricity damage, then display protection is improved, but device volume increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protection member is divided into multiple conductive portions (first conductive portion, second conductive portion, third conductive portion) that are spatially separated and functionally independent. Each portion provides electrostatic discharge protection for specific regions of the display, allowing the protection member to be smaller than a single continuous structure while maintaining comprehensive coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the protection member have different conductive properties tailored to local requirements. The first conductive portion extends in the length direction for side protection, the second conductive portion provides corner protection with extended reach, and the third conductive portion offers bottom protection. This localized conductivity distribution enables effective protection with minimal material usage.
2Reliability
If a protection member is used to prevent static electricity damage, then display protection is improved, but display area decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The protection member is segmented into discrete conductive portions positioned only at critical areas (sides, corners, bottom) rather than forming a continuous border around the entire display. This segmentation allows maximum display area to remain visible while providing targeted electrostatic protection where it is most needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The conductive portions are extracted from a continuous protection structure and placed only at specific locations where electrostatic discharge paths are required. This extraction eliminates unnecessary material that would reduce display area while maintaining protection effectiveness at critical points.
3Reliability
If the conductive portion is extended to improve ESD protection, then electrostatic discharge capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protection member simultaneously serves multiple functions: it provides electrostatic discharge protection, defines the display boundary, and contributes to the device aesthetic appearance. The same conductive portions that protect against ESD also serve as visual elements of the device design, eliminating the need for separate protective and cosmetic components.
Solution Approach 2:
The protection member is merged with the device housing structure, integrating the ESD protection function into the existing mechanical framework. The conductive portions are incorporated into the housing design rather than being separate attachments, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining protection capabilities.
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
Effectively discharges static electricity while maintaining the device's compact size and display area, ensuring the protection of the display from damage.
Implementation Method 1
A path of electrostatic discharge ESD flowing into the display (hereinafter, simply referred to as 'static electricity ESD') may be provided by using a protection member
Data Source
AI summary
According to an embodiment of the disclosure, it is possible to provide an electronic device. The electronic device may include a housing configured to be foldable, and a flexible display. The housing may include a protection member including a non-conductive portion and a conductive portion, and a side surface member defining a side surface of the housing and at least partially formed of a conductive material. The conductive portion may include a first conductive portion disposed on an inner surface of the protection member and extending at least partially in parallel to a length direction of the electronic device, and a second conductive portion connected to the first conductive portion and extending in a direction different from the direction in which the first conductive portion extends.