Transparent Display Support Structure for Stable Inclined Viewing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Transparent displays require a different type of support structure that allows them to be stably supported and inclined for easy viewing of information on both surfaces.

Innovation Solution

A support structure comprising a first frame with openings and a second frame coupled to the first frame, along with a housing and a standing member, which together support a transparent display at a predetermined angle, ensuring stability and visibility on both surfaces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a traditional support structure is used for existing displays, then the display can be supported using one surface, but a transparent display cannot be stably supported and inclined for viewing information on both surfaces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing easeVSAvoidsupport stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure is divided into multiple components: a first frame with a first opening, a second frame with a second opening, and a plate-shaped support. This segmentation allows each component to fulfill specific functions - the frames provide structural support while the openings allow light transmission for transparent display operation on both surfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support structure transitions from supporting a display in a single plane to supporting it at an inclined angle in three-dimensional space. The first frame and second frame are positioned at different orientations to create an inclined configuration that enables viewing from multiple angles while maintaining stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If a transparent display is inclined for easy viewing, then viewing comfort is improved, but the display becomes harder to support stably

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing comfortVSAvoiddisplay stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The support structure is designed to maintain a fixed inclined angle configuration through the coupling of the first frame and second frame. This dynamic balance allows the display to remain stably inclined at a predetermined angle, providing viewing comfort while maintaining structural stability through the interlocked frame design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If a support structure with openings is used for transparent displays, then both surfaces can be accessed, but the structural complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay surface accessibilityVSAvoidsupport structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The first frame and second frame serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide structural support for the transparent display, create openings for light transmission on both surfaces, and establish the inclined viewing angle. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, managing structural complexity while achieving versatility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12392448B2Electronic device comprising transparent display and structure for supporting transparent display
Publication Date: 2025.08.19 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a transparent display which is disposed between a first frame having a first opening formed therethrough and a second frame having a second opening formed therethrough, so as to be supported by the first frame and the second frame, a housing including a first hole through which a first connection member is exposed to the outside of the electronic device and a second hole through which a second connection member is exposed to the outside of the electronic device, the housing being coupled to at least one of the first frame or the second frame, a standing member for supporting the housing at a predetermined angle so as to enable the transparent display to display information while being inclined at the predetermined angle, and a printed circuit board electrically connected to the transparent display and including a processor.