Slider-Driven Flexible Display Curvature With Elastic Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices face challenges in freely changing curvature, stability of the driving mechanism, and noise/vibration issues during operation.
Innovation Solution
A display device comprising a flexible display panel with a flexible plate, a driving module, and elastic members to allow for freely changing curvature, improve stability, and reduce noise and vibrations, featuring a slider, pivot shafts, and elastic connections to maintain constant curvature.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a driving mechanism is used to change curvature, then curvature adjustment capability is improved, but stability of the driving mechanism deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a dynamic mechanism where a lead screw rotates to move a slider linearly, which in turn causes wings to pivot and change the curvature of the flexible display panel. This dynamic system allows continuous curvature adjustment while maintaining stability through controlled mechanical motion rather than fixed structural changes
Solution Approach 2:
The driving mechanism is segmented into independent functional components: a lead screw for rotational motion, a slider for linear motion, and wings with pivot shafts for angular adjustment. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while contributing to overall system stability through modular design
2Adaptability or versatility
If a driving mechanism is used to change curvature, then curvature adjustment capability is improved, but noise and vibrations generated during driving increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces elastic members as intermediary elements between the mechanical driving components and the flexible display panel. These elastic members act as buffers that absorb vibrations and reduce noise generated during the curvature adjustment process, while still transmitting the necessary mechanical force to achieve the desired curvature change
3Stability of the object's composition
If elastic members are used to connect components, then stability of driving mechanism is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses elastic members that function as flexible connecting elements between the rigid mechanical components (lead screw, slider, wings) and the flexible display panel. These elastic members provide necessary compliance and vibration damping while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, avoiding the need for complex suspension or isolation systems
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
Enables flexible and stable curvature adjustment with reduced noise and vibrations, ensuring a consistent curvature of the display panel.
Implementation Method 1
a first elastic member connecting the center plate and the first wing; and a second elastic member connecting the center plate and the second wing
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AI summary
A display device is provided. The display device includes: a flexible display panel; a flexible plate disposed at a rear of the display panel, and coupled to the display panel; a driving module coupled to a rear of the plate and having a slider that linearly reciprocates; a first wing elongated with a first end being coupled to the slider and a second end being coupled to the rear of the plate, and having a pivot shaft disposed adjacent to the first end between the first end and the second end; a first wing bracket fixed to the rear of the plate at a position adjacent to the pivot shaft of the first wing, and coupled to the pivot shaft of the first wing; a second wing elongated with a first end being coupled to the slider and a second end being coupled to the rear of the plate, and having a pivot shaft disposed adjacent to the first end between the first end and the second end, to be symmetric to the first wing with respect to the slider; and a second wing bracket fixed to the rear of the plate at a position adjacent to the pivot shaft of the second wing, and coupled to the pivot shaft of the second wing.