Shape retaining structure of electronic device and electronic device including same
US11269378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA44C5/105
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is an electronic device comprising: a first unmodified section, which is one part of an electronic device having a modifiable shape and has a fixed and retained shape; a modification section extending from the first unmodified section and capable of being bent in one direction; a second unmodified section extending from the modification section and formed to be smaller than the first unmodified section; a flexible display arranged on one surface across the first unmodified section, the modification sensation and the second unmodified section; an elastic plate arranged on the other surface across the first unmodified section, the modification section and the second unmodified section; and a shape fixing unit provided in the first unmodified section or the second unmodified section so as to retain the modified shape of the electronic device. Additionally, other embodiments are possible.
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