Foldable electronic device including magnets
US11204624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F7/0263
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device is provided, which includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge structure, a flexible display configured to form a front surface of the first housing and the second housing while the electronic device is in an unfolded state, a first support member disposed between the flexible display and the first housing, a first bimetal member disposed between the flexible display and the first support member, a first magnet disposed between the flexible display and the first bimetal member, and a second magnet disposed between the flexible display and the second housing. The first bimetal member has a first length at a first temperature and a second length longer than the first length at a second temperature higher than the first temperature. The first support member has a reception space having a length greater than or equal to the first length and less than the second length that provides space for the first bimetal member to bend at the second temperature.
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