Electronic Panel Penetration Hole Supporter for Bezel Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electronic apparatuses face challenges in reducing bezel area and enhancing durability, particularly in designs that incorporate electronic modules and display panels with penetration holes, where deformation and damage from external forces are common.

Innovation Solution

The electronic apparatus features a penetration hole in the electronic panel with an overlapping electronic module, a flexible window, and a supporter interposed between the window and the module, which is optically transparent and elastic, preventing deformation and collision between the window and the module.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If the bezel area is reduced to improve aesthetic quality and space efficiency, then the electronic module may deform or collide with the window under external forces

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebezel areaVSAvoiddurability against deformation and collision

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a supporter as an intermediary component positioned between the electronic module and the window. This supporter acts as a mediator that prevents direct contact and potential collision between these components while maintaining the reduced bezel design, thus resolving the contradiction between aesthetic quality and durability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a cushioning structure that anticipates and prevents potential damage from external forces. By pre-positioning the supporter with elastic properties, the system prepares a protective mechanism that absorbs and distributes impact forces before they can cause deformation or collision, thereby maintaining both the compact design and structural reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Volume of moving object

If the electronic module is positioned close to the window to reduce bezel area, then space efficiency is improved but the risk of deformation from external forces increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespace efficiencyVSAvoiddeformation from external forces

Core Design Contradiction:

Volume of moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The supporter serves as a protective intermediary that allows the electronic module to be positioned close to the window for space efficiency while simultaneously shielding it from harmful external forces. This mediator component absorbs and distributes impact forces, preventing deformation of the electronic module despite its proximity to the window.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a flexible window and elastic supporter that can deform elastically under external forces rather than rigidly resisting them. This flexibility allows the compact structure to accommodate impact forces without causing damage to the electronic module, maintaining both space efficiency and protection against deformation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Reliability

If a rigid structure is used to prevent deformation, then durability is improved but the bezel area increases and aesthetic quality deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedurability against deformationVSAvoidbezel area

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the mechanical parameters of the supporter from rigid to elastic properties. This parameter change allows the structure to provide durability against deformation through elastic recovery rather than rigid resistance, enabling a compact bezel design that maintains both aesthetic quality and structural reliability under external forces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes flexible and elastic materials for the window and supporter instead of rigid structures. This approach provides durability through flexibility and elastic deformation, allowing the system to absorb impact forces without requiring a large rigid bezel, thus maintaining aesthetic quality while ensuring protection against deformation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

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

This configuration reduces the bezel area, enhances aesthetic quality, and improves space efficiency while providing improved durability by preventing deformation and damage from external forces.

Implementation Method 1

The supporter may have an elastic property

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11698664B2Electronic apparatus

Publication Date: 2023.07.11 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD

AI summary

An electronic apparatus includes an electronic panel having a penetration hole that penetrates the electronic panel. An electronic module overlaps the penetration hole in a thickness direction of the electronic apparatus. A window is spaced apart from the electronic module in the thickness direction of the electronic apparatus. The electronic panel is interposed between the window and the electronic module. A supporter is disposed between the window and the electronic module. The supporter is disposed in a main penetration hole formed at least partially by the penetration hole that penetrates the electronic panel.