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Foldable flexible display device

US11003216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2019
Grant dateMay 11, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/182
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A foldable flexible display device is provided. The display device includes a flexible display screen including a plurality of display sub-portions and supporting airbags. Every two adjacent supporting airbags have a folding axis therebetween. A non-light-exiting surface of each display sub-portion is provided with a supporting airbag. A switching valve is provided between two adjacent supporting airbags, and at least one supporting airbag is connected to an inflating device. When the flexible display screen is in a completely unfolded state, the switching valve is opened in such a manner that the inflating device inflates the supporting airbag.

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