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Support apparatus for flexible screen, foldable display module, and display device

US11914430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2021
Grant dateFeb 27, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE05Y2999/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A support apparatus for a flexible screen, a foldable display module and a display device. The support apparatus for the flexible screen includes a support portion and a driving assembly. The support portion includes a first support portion and a second support portion connected with the first support portion. The driving assembly includes a rotary shaft assembly and a linkage assembly connected with the rotary shaft assembly. The rotary shaft assembly includes a plurality of rotary shafts arranged in parallel. The second support portion is slidably provided on the rotary shaft assembly and can be bent or unfolded together with the rotary shaft assembly. When the rotary shaft assembly is bent, the first support portion is driven by the linkage assembly to move away from or close to the rotary shaft assembly.

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