Transparent Display Panel Switching Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display devices lack a simple and efficient mechanism to switch between transparent double-sided and general double-sided display modes, limiting user convenience and versatility.
Innovation Solution
A display device comprising a first and second transparent display panel with overlapping transmission and emission areas, where the second panel is moved by an elastic member and adjustment member to change the display mode, allowing the transmission areas of one panel to overlap the emission areas of the other, enabling seamless switching between modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mechanism to switch between transparent double-sided and general double-sided display modes is added, then display mode versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a movable second transparent display panel that can be shifted between two positions: aligned with the first panel for transparent double-sided display mode, and offset for general double-sided display mode. This dynamic repositioning allows the same hardware structure to support multiple display modes without adding complex switching mechanisms, resolving the contradiction between versatility and complexity.
2Ease of operation
If the second transparent display panel is made movable to switch display modes, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical switching mechanisms with a simplified elastic member-based positioning system. The elastic member presses against the movable second panel to maintain it in either the aligned position (transparent mode) or offset position (general mode), enabling easy mode switching through simple panel movement rather than complex mechanical actuators.
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 easy switching between transparent double-sided and general double-sided display modes, enhancing user convenience and versatility by allowing the same image to be viewed on both surfaces with optional transparency, improving operational simplicity and accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic member pressing one side of the second transparent display panel
Data Source
AI summary
A display device includes a second transparent display panel overlapping the first transparent display panel and including a plurality of pixels. The display device further includes an elastic member pressing one side of the second transparent display panel. The display device further includes an adjustment member at the other side of the second transparent display panel and moving the second transparent display panel to left side or right side. Therefore, there is provided a display device capable of both of a transparent double-sided display and a general double-sided display.