Electronic devices with sliding device housings and translating flexible displays and corresponding methods
US11907018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2021 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0268
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device includes a flexible display and a device housing that defines a translation surface for the flexible display. A support layer is positioned between a portion of the flexible display and the translation surface. A rotor positioned within a curvilinear section of the flexible display causes a linear translation of the support layer across the translation surface by drawing the flexible substrate around the rotor. A flexible support structure can be positioned between the support layer and the flexible display, with the flexible support structure defining a plurality of engagement teeth with ends extending under one or more housing rails to prevent pillowing of the flexible display.
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