Folding Test Device with Universal Rotary Frame Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing folding test devices for foldable display devices require separate equipment for in-folding and out-folding tests, leading to increased costs and testing time.

Innovation Solution

A folding test device with a jig system comprising separate rotary plates and frames that can perform both in-folding and out-folding tests by adjusting the angles and distances between the frames and rotary plates, allowing for independent rotation based on the test object's radius of curvature, and utilizing a rotary driver with a linear motion member and crank mechanism to facilitate folding and unfolding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If separate in-folding test device and out-folding test device are used, then testing accuracy for each folding type is improved, but device complexity and testing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetesting accuracyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The test device is designed with a universal testing platform that can perform both in-folding and out-folding tests using the same core structure. The first and second frames can be configured in different orientations, and the rotary drivers can rotate in different directions, enabling a single device to replace multiple specialized devices while maintaining testing accuracy for each folding type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If separate in-folding test device and out-folding test device are used, then specialized testing capability for each folding type is improved, but testing time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespecialized testing capabilityVSAvoidtesting time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The device employs dynamic reconfiguration capabilities where the first and second frames can be positioned in different orientations and the rotary drivers can operate in different rotation directions. This dynamic adaptability allows the same hardware to be quickly reconfigured between in-folding and out-folding test modes, eliminating the time required to switch between separate dedicated devices while preserving specialized testing capabilities for each folding type.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If multiple test setups are used for in-folding and out-folding tests, then comprehensive testing coverage is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetesting coverageVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The test device implements a universal testing platform with configurable frame orientations and bidirectional rotary drivers that can perform both in-folding and out-folding tests. This multi-functional design provides comprehensive testing coverage for different folding types while reducing the need for multiple separate test setups, thereby lowering overall testing costs while maintaining reliable and thorough testing capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11181452B2Folding test device
Publication Date: 2021.11.23 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A folding test device includes a jig including a first support plate and a second support plate rotatably connected to the first support plate, a first rotary plate supporting the first support plate, a second rotary plate supporting the second support plate and separated from the first rotary plate, a first frame separated from the second rotary plate and rotatably connected to the first rotary plate, and a second frame separated from the first rotary plate and rotatably connected to the second rotary plate, wherein the first frame and the second frame are rotatably connected to each other at an intersection point.