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Foldable display apparatus

US9173287B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2014
Grant dateOct 27, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/10128
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a foldable display apparatus which can stably maintain a bending curvature of a folded flexible display, and can maintain a bending area of an unfolded flexible display in a plane state. The foldable display apparatus includes a link assembly connected between first and second housings to support a bending area of a display panel, and configured to guide bending of the bending area. The link assembly includes a plurality of bending guide members configured to support the bending area, a plurality of link parts connected to both ends of each of the plurality of bending guide members, and a plurality of link connecting members respectively provided between the plurality of link parts, and configured to connect two adjacent link parts.

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