TOLED Display Hinge Mounting for Architectural Glass
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bonding methods for installing TOLED displays on architectural glass are permanent, making maintenance or replacement difficult and risky due to the shorter lifespan of TOLEDs compared to architectural glass, necessitating a semi-permanent and reworkable installation solution.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for semi-permanent installation of TOLED displays using a TOLED panel coupled with a cover glass, facilitated by top and bottom hinge assemblies that allow rotation and easy removal, along with a support structure for attachment to any structurally sound surface, and a magnetic hinge mechanism for secure and aesthetically pleasing mounting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If permanent bonding methods are used to install TOLED displays on architectural glass, then the installation is secure and stable, but the TOLED display cannot be easily removed or replaced when it reaches the end of its lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the installation into separate components: a TOLED assembly (containing the TOLED display and cover glass) and a support structure with hinge assemblies. This segmentation allows the TOLED assembly to be securely mounted while remaining replaceable as a complete unit, resolving the contradiction between installation stability and ease of replacement.
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge assemblies provide a dynamic mounting solution that allows the TOLED assembly to be rotated between a closed position (secured to the support structure) and an open position (facilitating removal). This dynamic mechanism enables both secure installation and easy replacement without permanent bonding.
2Strength
If permanent bonding methods are used to install TOLED displays, then the display remains firmly attached, but removal becomes a risky process that may damage the display or glass
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the TOLED display from the architectural glass through an intermediate support structure, the system eliminates direct permanent bonding between fragile components. The TOLED assembly can be securely attached to the support structure without risking damage to the glass or display during removal, as the hinge mechanism allows clean separation.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure acts as an intermediary between the TOLED display and the architectural glass. This mediator provides a robust mounting platform that absorbs the mechanical stress of installation and removal, protecting the fragile TOLED display and glass from damage while enabling secure attachment.
3Ease of manufacture
If TOLED displays are installed directly on architectural glass, then the installation is simple, but the TOLED assembly cannot be easily removed for maintenance given the shorter lifespan of TOLEDs compared to glass
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge assemblies enable the TOLED assembly to be dynamically mounted and removed, accommodating the shorter lifespan of TOLEDs compared to architectural glass. The system maintains installation simplicity while providing easy access for maintenance and replacement by allowing the TOLED assembly to be rotated open and removed without complex disassembly procedures.
4Ease of repair
If a support structure is introduced to enable removable installation, then the TOLED assembly becomes replaceable, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure with hinge assemblies serves multiple functions: it provides secure mounting, enables easy removal and replacement, and offers a stable platform for the TOLED display. By consolidating these functions into a single integrated system, the complexity is managed while achieving full replaceability of the TOLED assembly.
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 efficient, reworkable, and aesthetically pleasing installation of TOLED displays on architectural glass, allowing for easy maintenance and replacement while maintaining transparency and visibility from the front while obscuring content from the back, thus addressing the need for a removable and durable solution.
Implementation Method 1
a top hinge assembly and a bottom hinge assembly used to rotatably couple the TOLED display to a support structure to facilitate rotation of the TOLED display to different positions
Implementation Method 2
a magnetic hinge mechanism for secure and aesthetically pleasing mounting
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AI summary
A system and method for removable or semi-permanent installation of a TOLED display are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a TOLED display that includes a TOLED panel coupled to a cover glass. The system further includes a top hinge assembly and a bottom hinge assembly used to rotatably couple the TOLED display to a support structure to facilitate rotation of the TOLED display to different positions and to provide relatively easy removal of the TOLED assembly.