Folding Display Device with Integrated Receiving Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable display devices lack a mechanism to securely store and protect the display when not in use, especially in outdoor weather conditions, and they often have visible edges and protruding elements that affect aesthetics and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A foldable display device with a support column and receiving device that allows the panels to be folded into a column, featuring a leporello or zigzag fold, with integrated LED lighting and drive mechanisms for synchronized movement, and a design that routes supply lines and drive components to minimize visibility and enhance protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the display device is designed to be foldable for transport and stowage, then the pack size is reduced, but the display device cannot remain in one place and lacks secure storage protection
Solution Approach 1:
The display device is nested within a receiving device when folded. The receiving device has a receiving space that accommodates the folded display structure, creating a protective enclosure. This nesting arrangement allows the display to be securely stored while maintaining compact dimensions for transport.
Solution Approach 2:
The display device is divided into multiple panels that can be folded relative to each other. These segmented panels are connected through hinge mechanisms, allowing the display to be collapsed into a compact form for storage while maintaining structural integrity during use.
2Device complexity
If the display device is designed with visible edges and protruding elements, then the structure is simpler, but the aesthetics are compromised and functionality is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Protruding elements such as drive mechanisms and supply lines are extracted from the visible front surface and routed to the rear or side surfaces of the display panels. This extraction maintains structural simplicity while eliminating visual clutter from the front view, improving both aesthetics and functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
Components that would otherwise be visible from the front are repositioned to the rear or side dimensions of the display structure. Supply lines and drive mechanisms are routed through the rear surface, utilizing the third dimension (depth) to hide elements that would otherwise compromise the clean aesthetic of the display surface.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the display device is designed for outdoor use, then it needs weather resistance, but the surface area for weather influences increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display device transitions from a static extended structure to a dynamic folded structure when not in use. The panels can be folded into a compact columnar form that minimizes the surface area exposed to weather influences. The receiving device provides additional protection during stored states, reducing exposure to environmental factors.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a folding display device comprising several panels that are arranged parallel to each other and are connected to each other so as to be movable among each other. In order to create a display device that can remain at a location, it is provided that the display device not only can be folded but also is provided with a receiving device, which can receive the display device when it is folded together.