Electronic device including foldable flexible plate
US12160961B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/0226
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device is disclosed, including a hinge module, a first and second housing foldable about the hinge module, and a display spanning the housings. The display includes at least one polymer member, a flexible plate including a flexible portion that is bendable connecting first and second planar portions thereof. The flexible portion includes a plurality of support pieces spaced apart from each other via a plurality of slits, and a plurality of Velcro patterns extending lengthwise from the plurality of support pieces. The Velcro patterns of adjacent support pieces are disposed so as to be engaged with one another in a lattice form.
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