CN106611566A - Foldable mechanism and foldable display device - Google Patents

Foldable mechanism and foldable display device Download PDF

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CN106611566A
CN106611566A CN201511023915.5A CN201511023915A CN106611566A CN 106611566 A CN106611566 A CN 106611566A CN 201511023915 A CN201511023915 A CN 201511023915A CN 106611566 A CN106611566 A CN 106611566A
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李健儒
叶永辉
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The invention discloses a foldable mechanism and a foldable display device. The foldable mechanism is suitable to be connected between two adjacent bearing units in a plurality of bearing units, so that the two adjacent bearing units move relative to each other, and a soft display panel which is installed on a bearing surface of each bearing unit is unfolded or bended. The foldable mechanism comprises a main track and a main rotating shaft. The main track is fixedly connected with one of the two adjacent bearing units. The main rotating shaft is fixedly connected with the other one of the two adjacent bearing units, and is coupled with the main track, so as to translate and rotate in the main track. The two adjacent bearing units are connected through the foldable mechanism, and the bearing units can move relative to each other (for example, translation, rotation, or both at the same time), so that at least a part of a soft display panel is bended.

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Bent mechanism and bent display device
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of display device, and more particularly to a kind of bent mechanism and adopt this bendable The bent display device of folding mechanism.
Background technology
As flexible display panel has slim, lightweight and flexible characteristic, flexible display panel Using the various sexual development of trend.Flexible display panel can reduce which by way of bending or furling to be occupied Space.For bending mode, the tension force being applied on flexible display panel must be controlled, soft Display floater itself can not be squeezed and cause permanent crease, and flexible display panel needs when in use Whole face is supported.
The content of the invention
The present invention provides a kind of bent mechanism, it is adaptable to bent display device.
The present invention provides a kind of bent display device, it is adaptable to provides big display area and occupies little collection Space.
The present invention a kind of bent mechanism, it is adaptable to be connected to multiple load bearing units two neighbors it Between so that this two adjacent load bearing unit moves relative to each other, and carries single installed in each to launch or bend Flexible display panel on the load-bearing surface of unit.Bent mechanism includes primary trace and main rotating shaft.It is main Track is wanted to be fixed in one of two adjacent load bearing units.Main rotating shaft is fixed in this two adjacent load bearing unit It is another and be coupled to primary trace, with the translation in the primary trace and rotate.
The present invention a kind of bent display device, it include multiple load bearing units, flexible display panel and At least one pair of bent mechanism.Each load bearing unit has load-bearing surface.Flexible display panel is arranged on these On load-bearing surface.This is connected to bent mechanism between two neighbors of these load bearing units so that this Two adjacent load bearing units move relative to each other.Each bent mechanism includes primary trace and main rotating shaft. Primary trace is fixed in one of this two adjacent load bearing unit.Main rotating shaft is fixed in this two adjacent carrying Unit another is simultaneously coupled to primary trace, with the translation in the primary trace and rotates.
The present invention a kind of bent display device, it include multiple load bearing units, flexible display panel and At least one pair of bent mechanism.Each load bearing unit has load-bearing surface.Flexible display panel is arranged on these On load-bearing surface.This is connected to bent mechanism between two neighbors of these load bearing units so that two Adjacent load bearing unit moves relative to each other.Each bent mechanism includes axle portion, bearing and stopper section.Axle Portion is fixed in one of two adjacent load bearing units.Bearing be fixed in the another of two adjacent load bearing units and with Axle portion coordinates so that axle portion is rotated relative to one another with bearing.Stopper section is fixed in two adjacent load bearing units One of or it is another.When the stopper section relatively adjacent load bearing unit of backstop two, these load-bearing surfaces have interval Ground configuration.
Based on above-mentioned, in the present invention, connect two adjacent load bearing units via bent mechanism so that Move relative to each other between load bearing unit (such as translation, rotation or both while), soft aobvious to bend Show at least a portion of panel.Additionally, can via bend inwards or outward bending function mode, will be soft Property display floater hide or expose at least a portion of flexible display panel.
It is that the features described above and advantage of the present invention can be become apparent, special embodiment below, and coordinate Appended accompanying drawing is described in detail below.
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Schematic diagrams of the Fig. 1 for the bent display device of one embodiment of the invention;
Schematic diagrams of the Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 D for the transformation process of the bent display device of Fig. 1;
Schematic diagrams of Fig. 3 A for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 3 B and Fig. 3 C are the schematic diagram of two adjacent load bearing units and the physical model of bent mechanism;
Schematic diagrams of Fig. 4 A to Fig. 4 D for the transformation process of the bent display device of Fig. 3 A;
Schematic diagrams of the Fig. 5 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Schematic diagrams of Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 D for the transformation process of the bent display device of Fig. 5;
Schematic diagrams of the Fig. 7 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Schematic diagrams of Fig. 8 A to Fig. 8 D for the transformation process of the bent display device of Fig. 7;
Schematic diagrams of the Fig. 9 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 10 is the bent display device of Fig. 9 in the schematic diagram of the state launched;
Schematic diagrams of the Figure 11 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 12 is the bent display device of Figure 11 in the schematic diagram of the state launched;
Schematic diagrams of the Figure 13 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 14 is the bent display device of Figure 13 in the schematic diagram of the state launched;
Schematic diagrams of the Figure 15 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 16 is the bent display device of Figure 16 in the schematic diagram of the state launched;
Schematic diagrams of the Figure 17 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 18 is the bent display device of Figure 18 in the schematic diagram of the state launched;
Schematic diagrams of the Figure 19 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 20 is the bent display device of Figure 20 in the schematic diagram of the state launched;
Transformation processs of Figure 21 A to Figure 21 C for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram;
Transformation processs of Figure 22 A to Figure 22 B for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram;
Transformation processs of Figure 23 A to Figure 23 B for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram;
Transformation processs of Figure 24 A to Figure 24 B for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention Schematic diagram;
Schematic diagrams of the Figure 25 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Schematic diagrams of Figure 26 A to Figure 26 C for the transformation process of the bent display device of Figure 25;
Schematic diagrams of the Figure 27 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Schematic diagrams of Figure 28 A to Figure 28 C for the transformation process of the bent display device of Figure 25;
Schematic diagrams of the Figure 29 for the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 30 A to Figure 30 C are respectively the bent display device of Figure 29 and flat condition, infolding shape are presented The schematic diagram of state and rolled over state;
Figure 31 A and Figure 31 B is respectively the bent display device of another embodiment of the present invention in expansion The schematic diagram of state and folded state;
Figure 32 A and Figure 32 B are the schematic diagram of two adjacent load bearing units and the physical model of bent mechanism;
Figure 33 A and Figure 33 B is respectively the two adjacent load bearing units and bent machine of Figure 32 A and Figure 32 B The physical model of structure is presented the schematic diagram of deployed condition and infolding state after combination.
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100:Bent display device
110:Load bearing unit
110a:Load-bearing surface
110b:Off-axis
120:Flexible display panel
130:Bent mechanism
131:Primary trace
131a:First main positions point
131b:Second main positions point
131c:Wobble segment
131d:With dynamic section
131e:3rd main positions point
132:Main rotating shaft
133:Auxiliary Track
133a:First aided location point
133b:Second aided location point
134:Auxiliary rotating shaft
136:Connecting element
138:Rotating shaft
139a:Axle portion
139b:Bearing
139c:Stopper section
A:Axis
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Fig. 1 and Fig. 2A is refer to, in the present embodiment, bent display device 100 includes that two are held Carrier unit 110, flexible display panel 120 and a pair bent mechanisms 130.Each load bearing unit 110 has There is load-bearing surface 110a.Flexible display panel 120 is on these load-bearing surfaces 110a.This is to can Bending mechanism 130 connects the two load bearing units 110 so that the two load bearing units 110 are relative to each other It is mobile, to launch or bend flexible display panel 120.
In the present embodiment, each bent mechanism 130 includes primary trace 131 and main rotating shaft 132. Primary trace 131 is fixed in one of two adjacent load bearing units 110 (such as load bearing unit 110 in left side) And there is the first main positions point 131a and the second main positions point 131b.Main rotating shaft 132 is fixed in Another (such as load bearing unit 110 on right side) of this two adjacent load bearing unit 110 is simultaneously coupled to main Track 131, in primary trace 131 to translate and rotate.
As shown in Fig. 2A figures, when main rotating shaft 132 is moved to positioned at main rail along primary trace 131 During the first main positions point 131a in road 131, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other configuration.Therefore, Flexible display panel 120 can be supported by these load-bearing surfaces 110a when in use.
As shown in Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 B, when main rotating shaft 132 is located at the first main of primary trace 131 During location point 131a, main rotating shaft 132 relative to primary trace 131 rotation cause right side carrying Unit 110 is rotated relative to the load bearing unit 110 in left side, as shown in Figure 2 B, when inside (up) During bending flexible display panel 120, the load bearing unit 110 of partial right side can be to bottom offset.In this enforcement In example, load bearing unit 110 is left convex right recessed meter, wherein main rotating shaft 132 is provided in right (recessed) On the extension of load bearing unit 110, so the extension of load bearing unit 110 can be toward bottom offset when bending. Therefore, it can eliminate the tension force of flexible display panel 120.
As shown in Fig. 2 B to Fig. 2 D, it is located at when main rotating shaft 132 is moved to along primary trace 131 During the second main positions point 131b of primary trace 131, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is configured with interval, So that these load-bearing surfaces 110a is face-to-face, as shown in Figure 2 D, wherein between two load-bearing surface 110a Away from will be determined or controlled by the radius of curvature of primary trace 131, organizational designer can be according to soft display The bending ability of panel 120 is adjusting the radius of curvature of primary trace 131 therefore soft using situation Property display floater 120 can possess its radius of curvature under bending state so that positioned at the soft of folding region Display floater 120 will not be squeezed.Therefore, the local of flexible display panel 120 can be less than change It is bent under the degree of shape.
In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 D, disclose inside with single shaft via single track The function mode of bending.In the embodiment shown in Fig. 3 A and Fig. 4 A to Fig. 4 D, will disclose via double The function mode that rail is bent inwards with twin shaft.
Fig. 3 A and Fig. 4 A are refer to, compared to the embodiment of Fig. 1 and Fig. 2A, in the present embodiment, The each bent mechanism 130 of bent display device 100 also includes Auxiliary Track 133 and auxiliary rotating shaft 134.Auxiliary Track 133 is fixed in (such as carrying in left side of one of this two adjacent load bearing unit 110 Unit is 110) and with the first aided location point 133a and the second aided location point 133b.Auxiliary rotating shaft The 134 another load bearing units 110 of right side (such as) for being fixed in this two adjacent load bearing unit 110 and Auxiliary Track 133 is coupled to, in Auxiliary Track 133 to translate and rotate.Wherein pass through Auxiliary Track 133 with auxiliary rotating shaft 134 setting, can help flexible display panel 120 launch and folding process It is more steady.
In Fig. 3 B and Fig. 3 C, the reality of two adjacent load bearing units 110 and bent mechanism 130 is illustrated Body Model, primary trace 131 and Auxiliary Track 133 are located at what the load bearing unit 110 in left side was extended A part, and the load bearing unit 110 that main rotating shaft 132 and auxiliary rotating shaft 134 are then located at right side is extended The part for going out.
As shown in Fig. 4 A figures, when main rotating shaft 132 is moved to positioned at main rail along primary trace 131 The first main positions point 131a in road 131, and aid in rotating shaft 134 to be moved to position along Auxiliary Track 133 When the first aided location point 133a of Auxiliary Track 133, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other and matches somebody with somebody Put, and primary trace 131 is located at the same side of these load-bearing surfaces 110a with flexible display panel 120. Therefore, flexible display panel 120 can be supported by these load-bearing surfaces 110a when in use.
As shown in Fig. 4 A to Fig. 4 B, when main rotating shaft 132 is located at the first main of primary trace 131 During location point 131a, main rotating shaft 132 relative to primary trace 131 rotation cause right side carrying Unit 110 is rotated relative to the load bearing unit 110 in left side.As shown in Figure 4 B, when inside (up) During bending flexible display panel 120, the load bearing unit 110 of partial right side can be to bottom offset.In this enforcement In example, load bearing unit 110 is left convex right recessed meter, wherein main rotating shaft 132 is provided in right (recessed) On the extension of load bearing unit 110, so the extension of load bearing unit 110 can be toward bottom offset when bending. Therefore, it can eliminate the tension force of flexible display panel 120.
As shown in Fig. 4 B to Fig. 4 D, it is located at when main rotating shaft 132 is moved to along primary trace 131 During the second main positions point 131b of primary trace 131, and rotating shaft 134 is aided in along Auxiliary Track 133 The second aided location point 133b positioned at Auxiliary Track 133 is moved to, between these load-bearing surfaces 110a has Configure every ground so that these load-bearing surfaces 110a is face-to-face, as shown in Figure 4 D, wherein two load-bearing surfaces The spacing of 110a will be determined or controlled by the radius of curvature of primary trace 131, and organizational designer can foundation The bending ability of flexible display panel 120 or using situation adjusting the curvature half of primary trace 131 Footpath, therefore flexible display panel 120 can possess its radius of curvature under bending state so that positioned at folding The flexible display panel 120 in folded area will not be squeezed.Therefore, the local of flexible display panel 120 can It is bent under the degree less than deformation.
In the present embodiment, Auxiliary Track 133 includes wobble segment 133c and continues from wobble segment 133c With dynamic section 133d.As shown in Fig. 4 A to Fig. 4 B, when main rotating shaft 132 is in the first main positions point 131a When rotating and aid in rotating shaft 134 to rotate along wobble segment 133c and translate, this two adjacent load bearing unit 110 rotate relative to one another along corresponding main rotating shaft 132.As shown in Fig. 4 B to Fig. 4 C, when main Rotating shaft 132 is moved along primary trace 131 and aids in rotating shaft 134 along the same dynamic section of Auxiliary Track 133 When 133d is moved, this two adjacent load bearing unit 110 rotates relative to one another and translates.
In the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2A to Fig. 2 D, disclose inside with single shaft via single track The function mode of bending.As shown in Figure 2 A, it is when these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other configuration, main Want track 131 with flexible display panel 120 positioned at the same side of these load-bearing surfaces 110a.In Fig. 5 And in the embodiment shown in Fig. 6 A to Fig. 6 D, the running via single track with single shaft outward bending will be disclosed Mode.As shown in Figure 6A, when these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other configuration, primary trace 131 With flexible display panel 120 respectively positioned at the both sides of these load-bearing surfaces 110a.
As shown in Fig. 6 A figures, when main rotating shaft 132 is moved to positioned at main rail along primary trace 131 During the first main positions point 131a in road 131, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other configuration.Therefore, Flexible display panel 120 can be supported by these load-bearing surfaces 110a when in use.
As shown in Fig. 6 A to 6B, when main rotating shaft 132 is located at the first main position of primary trace 131 When putting point 131a, main rotating shaft 132 relative to primary trace 131 rotation cause right side carrying list Unit 110 is rotated relative to the load bearing unit 110 in left side.As shown in Figure 4 B, it is curved when outside (down) During folding flexible display panel 120, the load bearing unit 110 of partial right side can be shifted up.In the present embodiment In, load bearing unit 110 is left convex right recessed meter, wherein main rotating shaft 132 is provided in holding for right (recessed) On the extension of carrier unit 110, so the extension of load bearing unit 110 can be toward top offset when bending. Therefore, it can eliminate the tension force of flexible display panel 120.
As shown in Fig. 6 B to Fig. 6 D, it is located at when main rotating shaft 132 is moved to along primary trace 131 During the second main positions point 131b of primary trace 131, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is configured with interval, So that these load-bearing surfaces 110a is back-to-back, as shown in Figure 6 D, wherein between two load-bearing surface 110a Away from will be determined or controlled by the radius of curvature of primary trace 131, organizational designer can be according to soft display The bending ability of panel 120 is adjusting the radius of curvature of primary trace 131 therefore soft using situation Property display floater 120 can possess its radius of curvature under bending state so that positioned at the soft of folding region Display floater 120 will not be squeezed.Therefore, the local of flexible display panel 120 can be less than change It is bent under the degree of shape.
It should be noted that as shown in figure 5, under the function mode of outward bending, this two adjacent carrying There is spacing g (protuberance of the load bearing unit 110 in reduction left side) between unit 110, not affect soft The bending of property display floater 120, for example, avoid 120 outward bending of flexible display panel positioned at bent area When top to left side load bearing unit 110 protuberance.
In the embodiment shown in Fig. 3 A and Fig. 4 A to Fig. 4 D, will disclose inside with twin shaft via double track The function mode of bending.As shown in Figure 4 A, it is when these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other configuration, main Want track 131 with flexible display panel 120 positioned at the same side of these load-bearing surfaces 110a.In Fig. 7 And in the embodiment shown in Fig. 8 A to Fig. 8 D, the running via double track with twin shaft outward bending will be disclosed Mode.As shown in Figure 8 A, when these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other configuration, primary trace 131 With flexible display panel 120 respectively positioned at the both sides of these load-bearing surfaces 110a.
As shown in Fig. 8 A figures, when main rotating shaft 132 is moved to positioned at main rail along primary trace 131 The first main positions point 131a in road 131, and aid in rotating shaft 134 to be moved to position along Auxiliary Track 133 When the first aided location point 133a of Auxiliary Track 133, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other and matches somebody with somebody Put, and primary trace 131 is located at the two of these load-bearing surfaces 110a respectively with flexible display panel 120 Side.Therefore, flexible display panel 120 can be supported by these load-bearing surfaces 110a when in use.
As shown in Fig. 8 A to Fig. 8 B, when main rotating shaft 132 is located at the first main of primary trace 131 During location point 131a, main rotating shaft 132 relative to primary trace 131 rotation cause right side carrying Unit 110 is rotated relative to the load bearing unit 110 in left side.
As shown in Fig. 8 B to Fig. 8 D, it is located at when main rotating shaft 132 is moved to along primary trace 131 During the second main positions point 131b of primary trace 131, and rotating shaft 134 is aided in along Auxiliary Track 133 The second aided location point 133b positioned at Auxiliary Track 133 is moved to, between these load-bearing surfaces 110a has Configure every ground so that 110a is back-to-back for these load-bearing surfaces.Therefore, the office of flexible display panel 120 Portion can be bent under the degree less than deformation, complete to fold the action of flexible display panel 120.
It should be noted that as shown in fig. 7, under the function mode of outward bending, this two adjacent carrying There is spacing g between unit 110, not affect the bending of flexible display panel 120.
The embodiment of the single track infolding compared to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2A, in the embodiment of Fig. 9 and Figure 10, Bent display device 100 includes three load bearing units 110 and two pairs of bent mechanisms 130, and these Load bearing unit 110 can be bent inwards in the way of staple, complete to fold the dynamic of flexible display panel 120 Make.In the embodiment of Figure 11 and Figure 12, bent display device 100 includes three load bearing units 110 And two pairs of bent mechanisms 130, and these load bearing units 110 can in the way of similar staple bent outward Folding, completes to fold the action of flexible display panel 120.In the embodiment of Figure 13 and Figure 14, bendable Folding display device 100 includes three load bearing units 110 and two pairs of bent mechanisms 130, and these carry Unit 110 can be bent in the way of zigzag, complete to fold the action of flexible display panel 120.
The embodiment of the double track infolding compared to Fig. 3 A and Fig. 4 A, in the embodiment of Figure 15 and Figure 16 In, bent display device 100 includes three load bearing units 110 and two pairs of bent mechanisms 130, and These load bearing units 110 can be bent inwards in the way of staple, complete to fold flexible display panel 120 Action.In the embodiment of Figure 17 and Figure 18, bent display device 100 includes that three carry single Unit 110 and two pairs of bent mechanisms 130, and these load bearing units 110 can be in the way of similar staple Outward bending, completes to fold the action of flexible display panel 120.In the embodiment of Figure 19 and Figure 20, Bent display device 100 includes three load bearing units 110 and two pairs of bent mechanisms 130, and these Load bearing unit 110 can be bent in the way of zigzag, complete to fold the action of flexible display panel 120.
In the embodiment of the single track infolding of Fig. 1 and Fig. 2A, primary trace 131 and flexible display panel 120 is prominent from these load-bearing surfaces 110a positioned at the same side of these load-bearing surfaces 110a.However, In the embodiment of Figure 21 A, the primary trace 131 of bent mechanism 130 drops to these load-bearing surfaces The lower section of 110a, and main rotating shaft 132 also drops to the lower section of these load-bearing surfaces 110a.Therefore, As shown in Figure 21 A to Figure 21 C, two adjacent load bearing units 110 make translatory motion relative to one another and rotate.According to According to set dropping distance and the anglec of rotation for being limited, two adjacent load bearing units 110 can incline each other It is tiltedly or vertical, to bend at least a portion of flexible display panel 120.Additionally, similar in appearance to Figure 21 A extremely The embodiment of Figure 21 C, as shown in Figure 22 A to Figure 22 B, multiple load bearing units 110 can be via multiple Bent mechanism 130 makes translatory motion relative to one another and rotates so that these load bearing units 110 bend soft display The part of panel 120.By the decline design of primary trace 131 and main rotating shaft 132, can reduce each Whole height shared by bent mechanism 130.
In the embodiment of Figure 23 A and Figure 23 B, using the load bearing units 110 of more than three and two Bent mechanism 130 above, wherein bent mechanism 130 can be one of above-mentioned these embodiments, So that flexible display panel 120 inwardly can be furled.Additionally, in the embodiment of Figure 24 A and Figure 24 B, Using the load bearing units 110 of more than three and plural bent mechanism 130, wherein bent machine Structure 130 can be one of above-mentioned these embodiments so that flexible display panel 120 outwards can be furled.
In the embodiment of Figure 25 and Figure 26 A, bent display device 100 includes two load bearing units 110th, flexible display panel 120 and at least one pair of bent mechanism 130.Each load bearing unit 110 have hold Carry surface 110a.Flexible display panel 120 is on these load-bearing surfaces 110a.Each bent machine Structure 130 is connected between two neighbors of these load bearing units 110 so that this two adjacent load bearing unit 110 move relative to each other, and each bent mechanism 130 includes connecting element 136 and a countershaft 138. This two adjacent load bearing unit 110 is pivoted to connecting element 136 by this countershaft 138 respectively.Such as Figure 26 A To Figure 26 C shown in, each load bearing unit 110 is revolved relative to connecting element 136 via corresponding rotating shaft 138 Turn.Therefore, when each load bearing unit 110 is rotated relative to connecting element 136 via corresponding rotating shaft 138 During predetermined angle, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is configured with interval so that these load-bearing surfaces 110a faces Opposite, as shown in Figure 26 C, wherein the spacing of two load-bearing surface 110a by by this to countershaft 138 Distance is determined, therefore flexible display panel 120 can possess its radius of curvature under bending state so that Flexible display panel 120 positioned at folding region will not be squeezed.Therefore, flexible display panel 120 Local can be bent under the degree less than deformation.
In the embodiment shown in Figure 25 and Figure 26 A to Figure 26 C, disclose and bent inwards via twin shaft Function mode.In the embodiment shown in Figure 27 and Figure 28 A to Figure 28 C, will disclose via twin shaft The function mode of outward bending.As shown in Figure 28 A to Figure 28 C, each load bearing unit 110 is via correspondence Rotating shaft 138 rotate relative to connecting element 136.Therefore, when each load bearing unit 110 is via corresponding When rotating shaft 138 rotates predetermined angle relative to connecting element 136, these load-bearing surfaces 110a has interval Ground configuration so that 110a is back-to-back for these load-bearing surfaces.Therefore, the local of flexible display panel 120 Can be bent under the degree less than deformation, complete to fold the action of flexible display panel 120.It is worth It is noted that as shown in figure 27, under the function mode of outward bending, this two adjacent load bearing unit 110 Between there is spacing g, not affect the bending of flexible display panel 120.
Figure 29 and Figure 30 A are refer to, compared to the embodiment of Fig. 1 and Fig. 2A, in the present embodiment, The primary trace 131 of each bent mechanism 130 of bent display device 100 is more towards load-bearing surface The opposite side of 110a extends, thus reaches the function of single track infolding and single track rolled over.It is described as follows.
As shown in Figure 30 A figures, when main rotating shaft 132 is moved to positioned at main rail along primary trace 131 During the first main positions point 131a in road 131, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other configuration.Therefore, Flexible display panel 120 can be supported by these load-bearing surfaces 110a when in use.
As shown in Figure 30 A and Figure 30 B, when main rotating shaft 132 is located at the first master of primary trace 131 When wanting location point 131a, main rotating shaft 132 causes holding for right side relative to the rotation of primary trace 131 Carrier unit 110 relative to left side 110 inverse clock of load bearing unit rotate.When main rotating shaft 132 along Primary trace 131 be moved to positioned at the second main positions point 131b of primary trace 131 when, these hold Carry surface 110a to configure with interval so that these load-bearing surfaces 110a is face-to-face, as shown in figure 30b, The wherein spacing of two load-bearing surface 110a will be determined or controlled by the radius of curvature of primary trace 131, machine Structure designer can adjust main rail according to the bending ability of flexible display panel 120 or using situation The radius of curvature in road 131, therefore flexible display panel 120 can possess its curvature half under bending state Footpath so that the flexible display panel 120 positioned at folding region will not be squeezed.Therefore, soft display surface The local of plate 120 can be bent under the degree less than deformation.
As shown in Figure 30 A and 30C, when main rotating shaft 132 is located at the first main of primary trace 131 During location point 131a, main rotating shaft 132 relative to primary trace 131 rotation cause right side carrying Unit 110 relative to left side 110 clockwise of load bearing unit rotate.When main rotating shaft 132 is along master Want track 131 be moved to positioned at the 3rd main positions point 131e of primary trace 131 when, these carrying Surface 110a is away form one another with interval so that 110a is back-to-back for these load-bearing surfaces.Therefore, it is soft The local of display floater 120 can be bent under the degree less than deformation.
Segmentation of the primary trace 131 of Figure 30 A to Figure 30 C above and below load-bearing surface 110a Radius of curvature can also be different.
In the above-described embodiments, all rotations being previously mentioned are limited rotations.Therefore, above-mentioned In embodiment, the angular range of rotation can be limited via at least one link stopper or at least one stopper section, To guarantee that flexible display panel 120 is at deployed condition or does not produce folding line upon bending.
In the embodiment of Figure 31 A and Figure 31 B, bent display device 100 includes that two carry single Unit 110, flexible display panel 120 and at least one pair of bent mechanism 130.Each load bearing unit 110 has There is load-bearing surface 110a.Flexible display panel 120 is on these load-bearing surfaces 110a.Each bendable Folding mechanism 130 is connected between two neighbors of these load bearing units 110 so that this two adjacent carrying Unit 110 moves relative to each other.Each bent mechanism 130 includes axle portion 139a and bearing 139b, and Axle portion 139a and bearing 139b cooperate so that axle portion 139a can be one another along axle with bearing 139b Line A is rotated against.The off-axis 110b (or connecting shaft) of each load bearing unit 110 then has away from axis A One segment distance is being solidly connected to axle portion 139a or bearing 139b, and this two segment distance is different.Therefore, respectively hold Carrier unit 110 can make satellite motion along axis A, thus change these carrying tables relative to axis A The relative position of face 110a.As shown in figure 31b, the load bearing unit 110 on right side overturns holding to left side The top of carrier unit 110.Therefore, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other and configures Face to face, So that the local of flexible display panel 120 can be bent under the degree less than deformation.
In Figure 32 A and Figure 32 B, two adjacent load bearing units 110 and bent mechanism 130 are illustrated Physical model, after its assembling as shown in figure 33 a.In the present embodiment, each bent mechanism 130 may be used also Including stopper section 139c.Axle portion 139a can form from the load bearing unit 110 of Figure 32 A one for being extended Part, and bearing 139b and stopper section 139c can then be formed from the load bearing unit 110 of Figure 32 A and be extended The part for going out.In another embodiment, stopper section 139c can also form the load bearing unit from Figure 32 B 110 parts extended.
As shown in figure 33 a, the two load bearing units 110 are mutually rotated to bent mechanism 130 via this To mutually closing up so that these load-bearing surfaces 110a is parallel to each other configuration, and these load-bearing surfaces 110a It is deflected downwardly the axis A of axle portion 139a.Therefore, flexible display panel 120 can be subject to this when in use A little load-bearing surface 110a are supported.
As shown in Figure 33 A to Figure 33 B, when axle portion 139a is rotated to carrying list relative to bearing 139b When unit 110 is resisted against stopper section 139c, these load-bearing surfaces 110a is configured with interval so that these Load-bearing surface 110a is face-to-face.Therefore, the local of flexible display panel 120 can be less than deformation It is bent under degree.
The embodiment of Figure 31 A and Figure 31 B is infolding form.But, also can be by Figure 31 A and Figure 31 B Embodiment copy the mode of above-described embodiment, be changed to rolled over form, repeat no more in this.
In sum, in the present invention, two adjacent load bearing units are connected via bent mechanism so that Move relative to each other between load bearing unit (such as translation, rotation or both while), soft aobvious to bend Show at least a portion of panel.Additionally, can via bend inwards or outward bending function mode, will be soft Property display floater hide or expose at least a portion of flexible display panel.
It is although disclosing the present invention with reference to above example, but which being not limited to the present invention, any Those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, can do some Perhaps change and retouching, therefore protection scope of the present invention with what the claim enclosed defined should be It is accurate.

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1. a kind of bent mechanism, it is adaptable to be connected between two neighbors of multiple load bearing units so that The two adjacent load bearing unit moves relative to each other, to launch or bend holding installed in the respectively load bearing unit The flexible display panel on surface is carried, the bent mechanism includes:
Primary trace, is fixed in one of two adjacent load bearing units;And
Main rotating shaft, is fixed in the another of the two adjacent load bearing unit and is coupled to the primary trace, with In the primary trace translate and rotate so that those load-bearing surfaces are configured in parallel to each other, are mutually inclined Ground configuration is mutually configured with interval.
2. bent mechanism as claimed in claim 1, the wherein primary trace have the first main positions Point and the second main positions point, and when the main rotating shaft is moved to positioned at the main rail along the primary trace During the first main positions point in road, those load-bearing surfaces are parallel to each other configuration.
3. bent mechanism as claimed in claim 2, wherein when the main rotating shaft is along the primary trace Be moved to positioned at the second main positions point of the primary trace when, those load-bearing surfaces are matched somebody with somebody with interval Put.
4. bent mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein when those load-bearing surfaces are parallel to each other configuration When, the primary trace is located at the same side of those load-bearing surfaces with the flexible display panel.
5. bent mechanism as claimed in claim 1, wherein when those load-bearing surfaces are parallel to each other configuration When, the primary trace is with the flexible display panel respectively positioned at the both sides of those load-bearing surfaces.
6. bent mechanism as claimed in claim 1, also includes:
Auxiliary Track, is fixed in one of the two adjacent load bearing unit;And
Auxiliary rotating shaft, is fixed in the another of the two adjacent load bearing unit and is coupled to the Auxiliary Track, with In the Auxiliary Track translate and rotate.
7. bent mechanism as claimed in claim 6, the wherein Auxiliary Track have the first aided location Point and the second aided location point, and when the main rotating shaft is moved to positioned at the main rail along the primary trace The first main positions point in road, and the auxiliary rotating shaft is moved to positioned at the auxiliary rail along the Auxiliary Track During the first aided location point in road, those load-bearing surfaces are parallel to each other configuration.
8. bent mechanism as claimed in claim 6, wherein when the main rotating shaft is along the primary trace The the second main positions point positioned at the primary trace is moved to, and the auxiliary rotating shaft is along the Auxiliary Track Be moved to positioned at the second aided location point of the Auxiliary Track when, those load-bearing surfaces are matched somebody with somebody with interval Put.
9. bent mechanism as claimed in claim 6, the wherein Auxiliary Track include wobble segment and continuity From the same dynamic section of the wobble segment, when the main rotating shaft is rotated and the auxiliary rotating shaft in the first main positions point When rotating along the wobble segment and translating, the two adjacent load bearing unit along the corresponding main rotating shaft that This rotates against, and when the main rotating shaft is along primary trace movement and the auxiliary rotating shaft is along the auxiliary With during dynamic section movement, the two adjacent load bearing unit rotates relative to one another and translates this of track.
10. bent mechanism as claimed in claim 3, the wherein primary trace further include the 3rd main position Put a little, when the main rotating shaft is moved to positioned at the 3rd main position of the primary trace along the primary trace When putting, those load-bearing surfaces are located between the flexible display panel.
A kind of 11. bent display devices, including:
Multiple load bearing units, each load bearing unit have load-bearing surface;
Flexible display panel, on those load-bearing surfaces;And
At least one pair of bent mechanism, is connected between two neighbors of those load bearing units so that this two Adjacent load bearing unit moves relative to each other, and respectively the bent mechanism includes:
Primary trace, is fixed in one of the two adjacent load bearing unit;And
Main rotating shaft, is fixed in the another of the two adjacent load bearing unit and is coupled to the main rail Road, in the primary trace to translate and rotate so that those load-bearing surfaces are configured in parallel to each other, phase Mutually obliquely configure or mutually configure with interval.
12. bent display devices as claimed in claim 11, the wherein primary trace are with the first master Location point and the second main positions point are wanted, and is somebody's turn to do when the main rotating shaft is moved to be located at along the primary trace During the first main positions point of primary trace, those load-bearing surfaces are parallel to each other configuration.
13. bent display devices as claimed in claim 12, wherein when the main rotating shaft is along the master Want track be moved to positioned at the second main positions point of the primary trace when, those load-bearing surfaces have interval Ground configuration.
14. bent display devices as claimed in claim 13, the wherein primary trace further include the 3rd Main positions point, when the main rotating shaft is moved to the 3rd positioned at the primary trace along the primary trace During main positions point, those load-bearing surfaces are located between the flexible display panel.
15. bent display devices as claimed in claim 11, wherein when those load-bearing surfaces are mutually put down During row configuration, the primary trace is located at the same side of those load-bearing surfaces with the flexible display panel.
16. bent display devices as claimed in claim 11, wherein when those load-bearing surfaces are mutually put down During row configuration, the primary trace is with the flexible display panel respectively positioned at the both sides of those load-bearing surfaces.
17. bent display devices as claimed in claim 11, also include:
Auxiliary Track, is fixed in one of the two adjacent load bearing unit;And
Auxiliary rotating shaft, is fixed in the another of the two adjacent load bearing unit and is coupled to the Auxiliary Track, with In the Auxiliary Track translate and rotate.
18. bent display devices as claimed in claim 17, the wherein Auxiliary Track are auxiliary with first Location point and the second aided location point are helped, and is somebody's turn to do when the main rotating shaft is moved to be located at along the primary trace The first main positions point of primary trace, and the auxiliary rotating shaft along the Auxiliary Track be moved to be located at should During the first aided location point of Auxiliary Track, those load-bearing surfaces are parallel to each other configuration.
19. bent display devices as claimed in claim 17, wherein when the main rotating shaft is along the master Want track to be moved to the second main positions point positioned at the primary trace, and the auxiliary rotating shaft is auxiliary along this Help track be moved to positioned at the second aided location point of the Auxiliary Track when, those load-bearing surfaces have interval Ground configuration.
20. bent display devices as claimed in claim 17, the wherein Auxiliary Track include wobble segment And continue from the same dynamic section of the wobble segment, when the main rotating shaft is rotated in the first main positions point and this is auxiliary When helping rotating shaft to rotate along the wobble segment and translate, this is main along corresponding for the two adjacent load bearing unit Rotating shaft rotates relative to one another, and when the main rotating shaft move along the primary trace and the auxiliary rotating shaft along With during dynamic section movement, the two adjacent load bearing unit rotates relative to one another and translates this of the Auxiliary Track.
21. bent display devices as claimed in claim 17, wherein when those load-bearing surfaces are mutually put down During row configuration, the primary trace is located at the same side of those load-bearing surfaces with the flexible display panel.
22. bent display devices as claimed in claim 17, wherein when those load-bearing surfaces are mutually put down During row configuration, the primary trace is with the flexible display panel respectively positioned at the both sides of those load-bearing surfaces.
A kind of 23. bent display devices, including:
Multiple load bearing units, each load bearing unit have load-bearing surface;
Flexible display panel, on those load-bearing surfaces;And
At least one pair of bent mechanism, is connected between two neighbors of those load bearing units so that this two Adjacent load bearing unit moves relative to each other, and respectively the bent mechanism includes:
Axle portion, is fixed in one of the two adjacent load bearing unit;And
Bearing, is fixed in the another of the two adjacent load bearing unit and is coordinated with the axle portion so that should Axle portion is rotated relative to one another with the bearing.
24. bent display devices as claimed in claim 23, the wherein axle portion are with the bearing along axle Line rotates relative to one another so that those load bearing units can make satellite motion along the axis, with relative to this Axis changes the relative position of those load-bearing surfaces.
25. bent display devices as claimed in claim 23, wherein at least one pair of bent mechanism Also include:
Stopper section, is fixed in one of two adjacent load bearing unit or another, wherein when the stopper section is relative The ground backstop two adjacent load bearing unit, these load-bearing surfaces are configured with interval.
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