Foldable electronic device including flexible display
US10001810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/163
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device is provided which includes a first housing including a first face facing in a first direction, a second housing comprising a second face facing in the first direction, a hinge assembly for coupling the first housing to the second housing such that the first housing and the second housing are folded toward each other, and for allowing the first face and the second face to face each other when the first housing and the second housing are completely folded, a flexible display disposed in at least one area of the first face and at least one area of the second face, and across the hinge assembly, a guide member disposed in the hinge assembly which moves based on a folding motion and unfolding motion of the hinge assembly, and a drive assembly for moving the flexible display in a sliding manner in a direction opposite to a direction of the guide member on the second face.
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