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Foldable electronic device including display protection structure

US11507137B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 22, 2020
Grant dateNov 22, 2022
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/185
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device is provided, which includes a first housing; a second housing; a hinge structure connecting the first housing and the second housing in a foldable manner; a flexible display that includes a first region facing the first housing, a second region facing the second housing, and a folding region facing the hinge structure; a protective cap including a protrusion that projects outward from the hinge structure; and a blocking member that is disposed between the flexible display and the protective cap to be supported by the protrusion in the folding region and is made of a material having elasticity.

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