Electronic device including flexible display
US11058018B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/57
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a plate capable of being slid out from the housing, a flexible display including a first area disposed on one surface of the plate, and a second area extending from the first area and at least partially drawn out from an inner space of the housing when the plate is slid out, a curved member positioned in an inner space of the housing to correspond to the second area, a first linear gear positioned on another surface of the plate, and including a plurality of gear teeth arranged in a first direction in which the plate is slid out, a second linear gear including a plurality of gear teeth arranged in the first direction, and a circular gear capable of being rotated about a rotation shaft perpendicular to the first direction, and disposed between the first linear gear and the second linear gear to be spaced apart from the curved member in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the circular gear being engaged with the first linear gear and the second linear gear.
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