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Flexible display flexure assembly

US9176535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2011
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/0268
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In embodiments of a flexible display flexure assembly, a flexure assembly includes a structure of pivotable links that couples first and second housing parts of a foldable electronic device. The first housing part of the foldable electronic device includes a flexible display, and the first housing part is integrated with a first section of the flexible display. The second housing part of the foldable electronic device is integrated with a second section of the flexible display. The pivotable links are implemented to collapse relative to each other to form a bend radius of the flexible display and support the flexible display in a closed position of the foldable electronic device. The structure of the pivotable links is also implemented to support the flexible display in an open position of the foldable electronic device.

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