Movable Panel Bending Members for Continuous Display Forming
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Solution Overview
Problem
The continuous bending of flexible panels for display devices is hindered by frequent loading and unloading, leading to delays and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising multiple bending members and moving members that facilitate panel bending by rotating and moving to change the bending position, with panel fixing members ensuring secure attachment during the process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the panel is bent continuously, then the bending work efficiency is improved, but the loading and unloading frequency increases causing delays
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable clamping device that can dynamically adjust its position along the panel. The clamping device moves from the first bending position to the second bending position, allowing continuous bending operations without removing the panel from the clamping device. This dynamic positioning eliminates repeated loading and unloading, resolving the time loss issue while maintaining high bending efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a movable clamping device as an intermediary between the bending device and the panel. This clamping device serves as a mediator that holds the panel at different bending positions and can be relocated along the panel length. The intermediary clamping device enables continuous bending operations by transferring the panel to new positions without complete removal, thus reducing time loss while maintaining productivity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the bending position is changed by moving the panel, then the bending work flexibility is improved, but the loading and unloading frequency increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic clamping device that can move along the panel to different bending positions. Instead of moving the entire panel by repeated loading and unloading, the clamping device dynamically repositions itself. This dynamic mechanism provides bending position flexibility while simplifying the operation to a single continuous clamping action, improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable clamping device acts as an intermediary that enables flexible bending position adjustment without requiring frequent panel removal. The clamping device mediates between the bending mechanism and the panel, allowing position changes through its own movement rather than panel relocation. This intermediary approach maintains operational simplicity while achieving the desired flexibility.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple bending members are used, then the bending work precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the bending device into multiple independent bending members (first bending member and second bending member), each capable of performing bending operations separately. This segmentation allows each member to be simpler in design while collectively providing high precision through coordinated action. The clamping device is also segmented to work with each bending member independently, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable clamping device serves multiple functions: it clamps the panel during bending, moves to different positions for different bending members, and facilitates continuous operations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each bending member, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining high bending precision through the universal clamping mechanism.
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AI summary
A device and method of bending a panel for a display device are disclosed. A device of bending a panel for a display device includes: a plurality of bending members; and a plurality of moving members coupled to the bending members to be movable and configured to mount the panel thereon, and the panel, mounted on the moving members, bends as the bending members are rotated, and a bending position of the panel mounted on the moving members is changed as the moving members are moved.