Electronic devices with translating flexible display and corresponding methods
US12425503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M2201/38
- 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 blade assembly is positioned between the flexible display and the translation surface. A rotor is positioned within a curvilinear section of the blade assembly and flexible display. A translation mechanism translates the blade assembly and flexible display between an extended position, a retracted position, and a peek position revealing an image capture device. A flexible substrate couples electronic circuit components in the device housing to other electronic circuit components carried by the blade assembly. A reverse-S-shaped bend of the flexible substrate expands when the blade assembly slides toward the extended position and contracts when the blade assembly slides toward the retracted position.
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