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Foldable backlit display and device having the same

US8662731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2011
Grant dateMar 4, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F9/301
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A display includes an outer casing, two backlight modules, and a flexible display panel. The outer casing includes at least one connecting member having two connecting ends respectively disposed at left and right sides thereof, and two casing panels connected respectively to the connecting ends and respectively having bonding faces. The two backlight modules are disposed respectively on the bonding faces of the casing panels. The flexible display panel includes two side panel sections disposed respectively on the backlight modules, and a foldable intermediate section connected between the side panel sections. The casing panels are pivotal relative to each other to move the backlight modules and the flexible display panel to an unfolded position. The backlight modules coplanarly cover a backside of the flexible display panel in the unfolded position.

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