CN207302507U

CN207302507U - Flexible display and the folding device with flexible display

Info

Publication number: CN207302507U
Application number: CN201721037163.2U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 陆隆鸣
Original assignee: King Creation Au Optronics Co
Current assignee: Taizhou Guanyu Technology Co.,Ltd.
Priority date: 2016-11-14
Filing date: 2017-08-18
Publication date: 2018-05-01
Anticipated expiration: 2027-08-18
Also published as: CN207302508U; CN108076602B; CN207302506U; TWI670697B; TW201839736A; CN108073230A; TWM559510U; TWM556348U; TWM555067U; TWI640816B; CN108076602A; TW201818125A

Abstract

The utility model is on flexible display and the folding device with flexible display.The flexible display of an embodiment according to the present utility model includes：Display screen, it is configured as some folding sub- display screens or single flexible display screen, which is configured to stacked, roller shutter type or the expansion of bouffancy formula or folds；The display screen further comprises：Flexible luminescent layer, it is configured to provide display area, the corresponding sub- display screen, and each several part of the flexibility luminescent layer has adjacent but not overlapping or overlapping edge；And transparent protective layer, it is configured to coat the flexible display；And peripheral circuit, it is configured to provide the circuit configuration needed for flexible display work.The flexible display and folding device that the utility model embodiment is provided have changeable folding mode, not only meet the portability requirements of miniaturization, but can flexible expansion comfortable experience property is provided, and it is not folded when be not easily susceptible to the infringement from environmental factor.

Description

Flexible display and the folding device with flexible display

Technical field

The embodiment of the utility model is related to electronic application field, more particularly to flexible display and has Flexible Displays The folding device of device.

Background technology

With the development of electronic technology and semiconductor technology, mobile phone, media player and tablet PC etc. Portable electron device is increasingly common.The equipment of these types generally includes display device to show information to user, or even Interactive operation interface is provided.Problem is on the one hand user wants electronic equipment as small as possible in order to carry with, another Aspect then wishes that the display screen of electronic equipment can be sufficiently large to be easier to check and operate.Therefore, there is an urgent need for can utilize in the industry Flexible and rigid material prepare with it is multi-functional, space is small, and with portability, high-performance, the electricity of big display screen Sub-device.

Correspondingly, flexible, folding and/or telescopic electronic product becoming one it is noticeable and very Promising new industry.Mainly there are two kinds on the widened mainstream technology of display at present：One kind is that multiple displays quilts can It is flexible to be installed on device, it is another then be directly to use flexible display.And with material and the hair of semiconductor technology Exhibition, flexible display are more and more relied on for counsel.Specifically, recently, according to the development of display element technology, flexible display is just It is commercially used.Different from conventional hard display panel, flexible display is also referred to as Electronic Paper, it is be able to be turned round The display manufactured in bent, bending and the flexible panel rotated without forfeiture display characteristic.Flexible display is than conventional hard display Device is lighter, thinner, and has stronger impact resistance, and with the feature for being capable of free bend.In flexible display feelings Under condition, panel can be manufactured by metal foil, ultra-thin glass or plastic front board.Specifically, in the case of plastic front board, can use PC panels, PET panels, PES panels, PI panels, PEN panels, AryLite panels etc..

However, current flexible display is easily damaged when folding be subject to from environmental factor, the mode of folding It is more single；In face of electronic consumer markets with keen competition, dealer need to constantly bring forth new ideas.

Utility model content

One of the purpose of this utility model is to provide a kind of flexible display, it, can be into flexible folding mode One step reduces the size but has more excellent perception experience at the same time.

The two of the purpose of this utility model are to provide a kind of folding device, it can individually or collocation flexible display makes With on the product enriched applied to species.

According to one embodiment of the utility model, a flexible display includes：Display screen, it is configured as some folding Sub- display screen or single flexible display screen, the display screen are configured to stacked, roller shutter type or the expansion of bouffancy formula or fold；Should Display screen further comprises：Flexible luminescent layer, it is configured to provide display area, the corresponding sub- display screen, which shines The each several part of layer has adjacent but not overlapping or overlapping edge；And transparent protective layer, it is configured to coat the Flexible Displays Layer；And peripheral circuit, it is configured to provide the circuit configuration needed for flexible display work.

In another embodiment of the utility model, which is configured to stacked expansion or folding, some sons Display screen be configured relative to a benchmark transversely, longitudinal direction or the combination expansion laterally and longitudinally or fold.Some sons are aobvious Display screen can include a base screen, and the base screen is as the benchmark.Some sub- display screens can include a main screen, which is configured to show Show the system information or user's information needed of the flexible display.The edge of the display screen can be further provided with slide.This is some It is detachable between the two in sub- display screen.The display screen, which also can be configured, to be unfolded with bouffancy formula or folded, some sub- displays Each of screen has wave crest flanging and trough flanging.The distance between the wave crest flanging and adjacent trough flanging are less than 2mm. The flexible display section further includes true or virtual key, the button and is configured to control the display screen Automatic-expanding or folding It is folded.Some sub- display screens are configured to display same picture or different pictures.The expansion of some sub- display screens or Foldable square Formula is upset or slides.The flexible display can further include extension indicator, and what it can indicate the display can be complete / expansible rate information expanding area or is extended.With seamless hinge connection between some sub- display screens.Some sub- displays Screen has size uniform or heterogeneous.The display screen is launched into circular cylinder or tabular.The flexibility luminescent layer includes organic Light emitting diode.

The another embodiment of the utility model additionally provides a folding device, it can include foregoing soft display.

In an embodiment of the utility model, which further includes：Body, it is with functional areas and non- Functional areas；And attachment, it is configured to the flexible display being attached to the body.The flexible display is the NOT function of the body Part or all of energy area.The attachment includes lug and lug interface, and the lug and lug interface are located at the body respectively With the flexible display.The attachment may also include the first clamping part and second positioned at the body and the flexible display respectively Clamping part, second clamping part are configured to engage with first clamping part.First clamping part and the second clamping part are magnet Or in tenon structure.The body can also include slide for some sub- display screen expansion or fold.The body further includes receipts Groove is received to store the display screen of folded state.The display screen partially or completely covers the body.The folding device is hand Machine, wrist-watch, bracelet, tablet computer, glasses or jewellery.

The flexible display and folding device that the utility model embodiment is provided have changeable folding mode, both full The portability requirements minimized enough, but can flexible expansion comfortable experience property is provided, and it is not folded when be not easily susceptible to come from environment The infringement of factor.

Brief description of the drawings

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 1A.

It is the schematic diagram after 180 ° of folding display device upset shown in Figure 1A shown in Figure 1B.

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 1 C

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 2A

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 2 B

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 3 A

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 3 B

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 4 A

It is the curved schematic diagram of folding display device shown in Fig. 4 A shown in Fig. 4 B

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 5

It is the front view according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 6 A

It is the top view of structure shown in Fig. 6 A shown in Fig. 6 B

It is the schematic diagram after the connector movement in structure shown in Fig. 6 B shown in Fig. 6 C

It is the front view according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 7 A

It is the schematic diagram after structure doubling shown in Fig. 7 A shown in Fig. 7 B

It is the folding display device schematic diagram according to one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 7 C

It is the front view according to the folding display device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 8

It is the longitudinal profile schematic diagram according to the folding electronic device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 9

It is the longitudinal profile schematic diagram according to the folding electronic device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 10 A

It is the longitudinal profile schematic diagram according to the folding electronic device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 10 B

It is the schematic perspective view according to the folding electronic device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 11 A

It is the schematic perspective view through folding of the folding electronic device of Figure 11 A shown in Figure 11 B and Figure 11 C

Figure 12 A are aobvious according to the dimensional structure diagram of the folding device of the utility model embodiment, flexibility therein Show that device is in completely folded state

Figure 12 B are aobvious according to the dimensional structure diagram of the folding device of the utility model embodiment, flexibility therein Show that device is in its fully unfolded position, and the flexible display of the folding device there can be the completely folded state shown in Figure 12 A

Figure 12 C-12D are the solid in the partially unfolded state according to the folding device of the utility model difference embodiment Structure diagram

Figure 12 E to Figure 12 G are the dimensional structure diagram according to the folding device of the utility model embodiment respectively

It is vertical in different unfolded states according to the folding device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 13 A-13C Body structure diagram, is wherein the normal operating condition of the folding device shown in Figure 13 A, and is then that this can shown in 13B, 13C The adjusted use state of folding device

It is to be tied according to the three-dimensional of different visual angles of the folding device of another embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 13 D-13E Structure schematic diagram

Figure 14 A are the schematic perspective view in complete shrink according to the flexible display of one embodiment of the utility model

Figure 14 B are schematic perspective view of the flexible display when being fully deployed shown in Figure 14 A

Figure 14 C are then schematic perspective view of the flexible display in intermediateness shown in Figure 14 A

Figure 14 D and Figure 14 E are the dimensional structure diagrams according to the flexible display of the utility model embodiment

Embodiment

To be better understood from the spirit of the utility model, it is made below in conjunction with the part preferred embodiment of the utility model Further illustrate.

Flexible display is one of feature of portable unit or wearable device most desirable of future generation, and in the past Many concerns are caused in several years in industrial quarters and academia.Flexible display makes user be obtained in portable and application aspect Balance well, can then be extended sufficiently large for user's reading and behaviour when in use with reducing volume as far as possible in contraction in carrying Make, make it possible convenient, extensive human-computer interaction.Flexible display can have seamless hinge etc., without the picture in display Element causes interruption in presenting.So current flexible display is mostly into cambered surface or folding into two in a single direction in simple bending, The flexible advantage for embodying flexible display can not be maximized.This aspect is because the limitation of material selection limits structure Function, still further aspect are due to then that manufacture craft is difficult popularization, low output and of high cost, these structures are also subject to make work The limitation of skill.Moreover, flexible display is easily damaged when folding be subject to from environmental factor.It is suitable thus how to provide Foldable structure makes flexible display meet portability and experience property as far as possible, and avoiding display to be damaged as far as possible is also One of major issue paid close attention in the industry.

The section Example of the utility model can then solve the above problems, and particularly follow-up embodiment 12-14 is related to tool There is the device based on paper folding or foldable display screen and/or flexible node.Flexible display is based on folding in certain embodiments Paper principle and there are adjustable dimension, shape and/or partial structurtes.

The revealed flexible display of the utility model embodiment can fold.In certain embodiments, the Flexible Displays Device includes having flexible, flexible active matrix organic LED panel or other suitable display panels.It is organic LED display structure, also known as OLED displayer structure, OLED structure, organic LED structure, You Jifa Optical diode layer, photoproduction stratification, image creation layer, display layer or image pixel layer, it includes light-emitting diode pixel array.Such as Fruit needs, which may also include the capacitance for capacitive touch sensor array or other touch sensor arrangements Property touch sensor electrode (that is, which can be touch-screen).Touch sensor electrode, which may be provided on, to be inserted in On touch surface flaggy between machine LED display structure and transparent covering layer (for example, cover glass layer), it can be formed at On the bottom side of coating, or it can otherwise be attached to flexible display.

In addition, flexible display further includes other circuit signal wires and display driving circuit etc., can be by that will show Show that the organic LED array of face plate edge is bent downwardly minimize the circuit part of these non-display panels.It is flexible Display can include neutral plane in the buckled zone of display panel and adjust features, and the outer surface of its towards bent portion is adjusted The neutral plane of the bent portion of display, so that the normal use during bending operation or in the display in curved configuration Period causes the risk minimization that bent portion is damaged.In addition, the curved edge part of flexible display can also be by allowing to use It is positioned at the back side rather than display panel of display in the circuit (for example, signal traces and drive circuit) of operation equipment Help reduces the size of display panel non-luminous region.

The folding device that the utility model embodiment is provided can include a flexible display, it can be expanded Exhibition shows the expansible display of area.More specifically, the display screen of the flexible display can further include it is some can be whole Or partially folded sub- display screen together, provided to the user by flattening or producing all or part of sub- display screen during use Required display area.Can be by the design of seamless hinge or display panel, such as organic LED display panel between sub- display screen Design and unremitting display picture is presented.When display screen is in its fully unfolded position, which has full extension Size；When the display screen is in completely folded state, which has full contraction size；And when the display screen is in During the partially unfolded state, it is with corresponding intermediate sizes.The specific of flexible display extends and differs with folding mode, this reality Stacked, roller shutter type and bouffancy formula or the combination between them are mainly provided with new embodiment.Flexible display can be into One step includes extension indicator, it can indicate the letters such as expanding area or can having extended completely of the display/expansible ratio Breath.The display screen of flexible display has flexible luminescent layer, such as organic light-emitting diode layer or other flexible light-emitting junctions Structure is to provide display area.And corresponding sub- display screen, each several part of these flexible luminescent layers can have adjacent but nonoverlapping side Edge, can have overlapping edge, or can have the raised edge of the opening being placed through along seam in supporting structure.It is flexible Luminescent layer can be coated further by transparent protective layer, such as soft glass.Certain flexible display should also have the works such as drive circuit Peripheral circuit necessary to work, the emphasis place of this non-the utility model, therefore do not repeat herein.

The flexible display can be attached to the folding devices such as portable electric appts or wearable device by attachment On, make the folding device in the case where ensureing small size, can provide user at the same time there are enough display areas in application Reading information and operated.Folding device can further have touch sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, and be used for Collection inputs other sensors such as input by user.

Folding electronic device disclosed in the utility model embodiment is not required extra external fixator just can The arbitrarily display view angle of adjustment display screen.In certain embodiments, which includes at least two adjustabel parts, should Adjustabel part can be flexible base board.With flexible, flexible active matrix organic LED panel or other are suitable Display panel configurations on one of at least two adjustabel parts or more persons.Folding is may be provided with the adjacent adjustabel part of each two Structure, and adjustabel part can be folded on the basis of the foldable structure.According to the needs of display view angle, adjustabel part is applied outer Power, makes it be folded along foldable structure, and folding and/or movement and the phase of adjustabel part can be complied with by configuring the display panel on adjustabel part Ground is answered to change, so as to fulfill the display view angle of random adjustment display screen.

Passed if desired, the folding electronic device may also include for capacitive touch sensor array or other touches The capacitive touch sensor electrode (that is, which can be touch-screen) of sensor structure.In addition, folding electronic device is also , can be by by the Organic Light Emitting Diode at display panel edge including other circuit signal wires and display driving circuit etc. Array is bent downwardly minimize the circuit part of these non-display panels.

Embodiment 1

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device 10 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 1A.It is shown in Figure 1B Folding display device 10 shown in Figure 1A overturns the schematic diagram after 180 °.

As shown in Figure 1A, folding display device 10 can be respectively x-axis, y-axis, z-axis in three different dimensions, bend/ Bending/unfolding is folded and goes, it includes flexible base board 11 and at least one element 12 being placed on flexible base board 11.It is flexible Substrate 11 is flexible or foldable.Flexible base board 11 has first surface 13 and the second surface opposite with first surface 13 14.First surface 13 includes predefining bent region 15, and at least one element 12 is arranged on predefined bent region 15. At least one element 12 is piezoelectric element, and can in response to the electric signal that is received from least one control unit 16 and then Shrink and extend.The contraction and extension of piezoelectric element can be such that flexible base board 11 is deformed along predefined bent region 15.

Specifically, at least one element 12 receives the electric signal after-contraction of control unit 16, and flexible base board 11 can be Bent on one bending direction along predefined bent region 15.That is, first surface 13 is divided by predefining bent region 15 The Part II 13b being cut into where Part I 13a and second point A' where the first point A, when at least one element 12 is shunk When, Part I 13a where the first point A is bent upwards with close to the where second point A' along bent region 15 is predefined Two part 13b.Flexible base board 11 can be as the contraction bending of at least one element 12 be up to the Part I where the first point A 13a is contacted with the Part II 13b where second point A', so that the first point A is contacted with second point A', i.e. 11 edge of flexible base board First bending direction folds completely.

As shown in Figure 1B, at least one element 12 extends after receiving the electric signal of control unit 16, and flexible base board 11 can Bent on the second bending direction along predefined bent region 15, the second bending direction and the first bending direction are anti-phase.That is, Where Part III 14a and the 4th point B' that second surface 14 is divided into where thirdly B by predefining bent region 15 Part IV 14b, when at least one element 12 extends, thirdly the Part III 14a where B is along predefined bendable folding area Domain 15 is bent upwards with close to the Part IV 14b where the 4th point B'.Flexible base board 11 can be with least one element 12 Extension bending is until thirdly the Part III 14a where B is contacted with the Part IV 14b where the 4th point B', so that the Three point B are contacted with the 4th point B', i.e., flexible base board 11 folds completely along the second bending direction.

In other embodiments, at least one element 12 may be disposed on the second surface 14 of flexible base board 11 with it is predetermined On region corresponding to the bent region 15 of justice.The size and dimension of at least one element 12 is unrestricted.In other implementations In example, at least one element 12 may be provided at other areas outside predefined bent region 15 on flexible base board 12 Domain.

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device 10 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 1 C.

As shown in Figure 1 C, flexible base board 11 may be provided with multiple predefined bent regions 15.Specifically, bendable is predefined Folding area domain 15 be two, the predefined bent region 15a respectively extended in the x-direction and extend in the y-direction predefine can Bend region 15b.The predefined bent region 15a extended in the x-direction and the predefined bent region extended in the y-direction 15b intersects.

Embodiment 2

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device 20 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 2A.

As shown in Figure 2 A, folding display device 20 includes two by a portion for predefining bent region 21 and defining Point, it is respectively Part I M1 and Part II M2, wherein it can be sightless to predefine bent region 21.Part first Part M1 and Part II M2 can be configured by weight substantially has identical weight.Specifically, weight configuration can pass through control The arrangement of the battery in folding display device 20 is made to implement, for example, the arrangement of battery may include the position for configuring battery.So And these are not meant to limit the utility model.

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device 20 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 2 B.

As shown in Figure 2 B, folding display device 20 predefines bent regions 21 by least two including at least four and determines The part of justice.Specifically, folding display device 20 include four by two predefine bent region 21 parts, i.e., first Part M1, Part II M2, Part III M3 and Part IV M4.It is respectively along x and y side that two, which predefine bent region 21, To extension, and intersect.Wherein, Part I M1, Part II M2, the weight between Part III M3 and Part IV M4 Difference is within about 3%.

Embodiment 3

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device 30 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 3 A.

As shown in Figure 3A, folding display device 30 includes 31 and first supporting structure 32 of flexible base board.Flexible base board 31 With first surface 31a and the second surface 31b opposite with first surface 31a.First surface 31a has predefined bendable folding area Domain 33.First supporting substrate 32 is arranged in predefined bent region 33.

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device 30 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 3 B.

As shown in Figure 3B, the both ends 31c and 31d of flexible base board 31 can be along predefined bent regions 33 towards first 32 side of support structure bends or folds.Since the first supporting structure 32 has certain thickness, in flexible base board 31 When bending to predefined bent region 33 is contacted with the first supporting structure 32 (i.e. state shown in Fig. 3 B), the first supporting structure 32 The further bending of flexible base board 31 can be avoided, that is, the angle of bend for predefining bent region 33 is reduced, so that effectively Alleviate the pressure predefined at bent region 33.The size and shape of first supporting structure 32 is unrestricted.First support knot The size and shape of structure 32 can be determined according to the minimum bending radius that flexible base board 31 can be born.

In other embodiments, flexible base board 31 can also include the second supporting structure being arranged on second surface 31b. With the both ends 31c and 31d of flexible base board 31 along on second surface 31b with predefining the region corresponding to bent region 33 When bending or fold towards the second supporting structure side, the further bending of flexible base board 31 is avoided, that is, is reduced predefined The angle of bend in bent region 33, so as to effectively alleviate the drawing force predefined at bent region 33.Second support knot The size and shape of structure is unrestricted.The size and shape of second supporting structure can be according to the minimum bend half of flexible base board 31 Footpath determines.

Embodiment 4

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device 40 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 4 A.

As shown in Figure 4 A, folding display device 40 includes flexible base board 41 and thin film transistor (TFT) (TFT) array (in figure not Show).Flexible base board 41 is flexible or foldable.Tft array is arranged on flexible base board 41.Flexible base board 41 is included from flexibility Multiple convex blocks 42 of the surface protrusion of substrate 41.Each convex block 42 and adjacent 42 predetermined distance of convex block.The shape of convex block 42 Shape and size are unrestricted.In the present embodiment, convex block 42 is trapezoidal.In some other embodiment, convex block 42 can be arc Or any required shape or form.

Multiple pixels (such as OLED pixel) can be deposited or integrated on tft array to form picture element matrix, and picture element matrix is in electricity Light is sent during activation.Each pixel in picture element matrix includes at least two sub-pixels, and at least two sub-pixels have at least two A different color.

For the picture element matrix formed on tft array, its each pixel may further include several different parts.One A little parts may be easier to be subject to by folding or extruding caused physical pressure than other parts.In the present embodiment, it is easier to by It is arranged on to the part of physical pressure on convex block 42.Specifically, the part for being easier to be subject to physical pressure in pixel is set In the top surface 42a of convex block 42.Therefore, when folding display device 40 is bent along the warp tendency shown in Fig. 4 B or into one When walking doubling, the pressure of the part for being easier to be subject to physical pressure in pixel can have compared to the folding display device of tradition Mitigated.

Embodiment 5

It is the schematic diagram according to the folding display device 50 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 5.

As shown in figure 5, folding display device 50 includes display area 51 and drive circuit (such as MOSFET, TFT or capacitance Device) 52, drive circuit 52 is used for the display element for driving display area 51, and the pixel that can such as shine in electrical activation is (in figure It is not shown).Display area 51 can be divided into first area 51a and second area 51b.First area 51a includes predefined bendable Folding area domain 53.Folding display device 50 can bend or fold along the predefined bent region 53 in the 51a of first area.

In general, drive circuit 52 across predefined bent region 53 be arranged on the both ends 51c of display area 51 and 51d, therefore, folding display device 50 along predefined bent region 53 bend or fold when, can to predefine bendable folding area Drive circuit 52 at domain causes damage.And the drive circuit 52 of the present embodiment is provided only in second area 51b, i.e., with making a reservation for The bent 53 non-overlapping part of region of justice, therefore, bends or rolls over along predefined bent region 53 in folding display device 50 When folded, the drive circuit 52 of the present embodiment will not bend or fold, and drive circuit 52 has been even completely eliminated so as to reduce Injured probability.

In other embodiments, drive circuit 52 is also designed to bypass predefined curved region 53, so that it is guaranteed that can Folding display device 50 along predefined bent region 53 bend or fold when, drive circuit 52 will not bend or fold, So as to avoid damaging.

Embodiment 6

It is the front view according to the folding display device 60 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 6 A.It is shown in Fig. 6 B The top view of structure shown in Fig. 6 A.

As shown in Figure 6 A and 6B, folding display device 60 includes substrate 61, flexible display screen 62 and connector 63.Connector 63 The predefined bent region of substrate 61 is arranged on, substrate 61 is divided into two submount 61x and 61y.Flexible display screen 62 Around substrate 61, so that the visible flexible display screen 61 of 360 ° of folding display device.Wherein, connector 63 can be hinge, pivot The mechanical splice of axis, ratchet or other suitable the present embodiment.Connector 63 can be fixed on a definite angle (such as Fig. 6 B Shown angle [alpha]), to meet the viewing demand of user.

It is the schematic diagram after the movement of connector 63 in structure shown in Fig. 6 B shown in Fig. 6 C.

As shown in Figure 6 C, the position of the connector 63 of folding display device 60 can adjust.Specifically, connector 63 can from away from Equal from the first end 60a and second end 60b of folding display device 60 is positioned against first end 60a movements, makes connector 63 The distance between first end 60a is less than the distance between connector 63 and second end 60b, so that 60 edge of folding display device When connector 63 folds, it is changed into the asymmetric folding shown in Fig. 6 C as the symmetrical fold shown in Fig. 6 B.Connector 63 can be from distance The first end 60a and second end 60b of folding display device 60 it is equal be positioned against second end 60b movements, make connector 63 with The distance between first end 60a is more than the distance between connector 63 and second end 60b, so that folding display device 60 is along connecing First 63 be in asymmetric folded state when folding.

As shown in Figure 6 A and 6B, the both ends 62a and 62b around the flexible display screen 62 of folding display device 60 can be with cloth Put in the side of folding display device 60 and surround connector 63.Specifically, by by the both ends 62a of flexible display screen 62 and 62b is inserted into connector 63 by least one frame 64, the both ends 62a and 62b of flexible display screen 62 is hidden in folding The inside of display device 60.Since the part of the insertion connector 63 of flexible display screen 62 may produce the folding angles of bigger, The part of the insertion connector 63 of flexible display screen 62 is more more flexible than the other parts of flexible display screen 62.

As shown in Figure 6B, the frame 64 of flexible display screen 62 can be inserted into simultaneously in the inner side 60c of folding display device 60 It is hidden in connector 63.In other embodiments, the frame 64 of flexible display screen 62 can also be in folding display device 60 Outside 60d is inserted into and is hidden in connector 63.

In the present embodiment, connector 63 is hinge, and 360 ° of visible flexible display screens 62 are contacted in folding display by line The inner side 60c of device 60 is connected and installed to hinge 63.Flexible display screen 61 is contacted in folding display device 60 by line Outside 60d is connected and installed to hinge 63.

However, because folding display device 60 has certain thickness, therefore, in folding display device 60 The ratio of the flexible display screen 62 of side 60c and flexible display screen 62 around the outside 60d of folding display device 60 can be with The bending or folding of folding display device 60 and accordingly change.For example, when folding display device 60 along connector 63 inwardly When 60c bends or folds, the degree for bending or folding with folding display device 60 is deepened, and the flexibility around inner side 60c is shown Display screen 62 and the ratio of flexible display screen 62 around outside 60d progressively become larger, and vice versa.Can be according to around inner side 60c Flexible display screen 62 and flexible display screen 62 around outside 60d the visual experience of ratio optimization.Folding display device 60 Detector (not shown) is further included, the flexible display screen 62 around inner side 60c and the flexible display screen 62 around outside 60d Ratio can be by folding display device detector, for example, being arranged on the detector on flexible display screen 62 and/or connector 63 To determine.In other embodiments, detector can be also used for obtaining on the angle of connector 63 or the information of position, or other It can determine the detectable environmental parameter that flexible display screen 62 is arranged.

Embodiment 7

It is the front view according to the folding display device 70 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 7 A.It is shown in Fig. 7 B Schematic diagram after structure doubling shown in Fig. 7 A.

As shown in figs. 7 a-b, folding display device 70 is wearable glasses, and wearable glasses include frame 71, flexibility Display screen 72 and flexible material 73.Flexible display screen 72 is arranged on the inside of frame 71.Wearable glasses 70 can be existing to strengthen Real form, mixed reality form or virtual reality form show content of announcement on a display screen.Wherein, flexible material 73 includes Silicon.

Wearable glasses can reduce the length of frame 71 by 73 doubling of flexible material when not in use.Flexible material 73 With frame 71 can integral type shaping or it is separable.When wearable glasses fold, frame 71 is separately and sudden and violent in centre Reveal flexible material 73.

In other embodiments, wearable glasses can also include more members in addition to element shown in Fig. 7 A and 7B Part.

As seen in figure 7 c, frame 71 can also include other manner folding.Specifically, frame 71 includes three straton frames, Respectively the first subframe 71a, the second subframe 71b and the 3rd subframe 71c.First subframe 71a, the second subframe 71b It is arranged with the 3rd subframe 71c, and can be moved each other along the thickness direction D of frame 71 successively.First subframe 71a, After second subframe 71b and the 3rd subframe 71c through-thickness D movements, script through-thickness can be made to stretch out the first son Folding enters in the first subframe 71a the second subframe 71b of frame 71a and the 3rd subframe 71c successively, so as to reduce frame 71 Thickness.

Embodiment 8

It is the front view according to the folding display device 80 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Fig. 8.

As shown in figure 8, folding display device 80 includes flexible display screen 81.Flexible display screen 81 includes flat layer, envelope Fill layer 89 and back-cover (not shown).When 81 double folding as shown in Figure 8 of flexible display screen, flexible display screen 81 in list At one folding the radius of curvature R 1 in 82 predefined bent region 83 be less than flexible display screen 81 at double folding 84 it is pre- Define the radius of curvature R 2 in bent region 83.The minimum thickness of flexible display screen 81 is less than radius of curvature R 2.In other implementations In example, the thickness of flat layer is substantially identical with the gross thickness of encapsulated layer and back-cover, for example, the thickness of flat layer is about 100nm。

Embodiment 9

The folding display device of embodiment 1-8 may also include attachment arrangement, and attachment arrangement may be provided at folding display Device, the folding display device 70 described in the outside 60d of folding display device 60 as described in Example 6, embodiment 7 Frame 71, the back-cover of folding display device 80 described in embodiment 8, wait region.Folding display device is filled by being attached Flat or curved plane can be attached to by putting.Attachment arrangement may include magnetic material, cohesive material or can be in folding display The mechanism of vacuum environment is produced between device and flat or curved surface.Attachment arrangement can further comprise cushion, in order to Folding display device can be attached to flat or curved surface with compact fashion.

Embodiment 10

Fig. 9 is the front view according to the folding electronic device 100 of one embodiment of the utility model.Folding electronic device 100 can be the electronic devices such as display, sensor, solar battery apparatus, touch device, communication apparatus.

In the embodiment shown in fig. 9, folding electronic device 100 is in extended configuration (i.e. unfolded state).It can roll over Formula electronic device 100 may include the first adjustabel part 101, the second adjustabel part 102, display panel 103 and foldable structure 104.

Wherein, the first adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102 are flexible base board, and display panel 103 is Flexible Displays face Plate.As shown in the figure, display panel 103 is located on the second adjustabel part 102.In the other embodiment of the utility model, display surface Plate 103 may be alternatively located on the first adjustabel part 101 or at the same time on the first adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102.In addition, Display panel 103 can also be embedded in inside the first adjustabel part 101 or/and the second adjustabel part 102, make display panel 103 and first 101 or/and second adjustabel part 102 of adjustabel part is into being integral.In the additional embodiment of the utility model, 101 He of adjustabel part 102 and display panel 103 can be made of elongation more than or equal to 5% the first flexible material, and the first flexible material can Think homogenous material, composite material, or the material of sandwich construction.In an embodiment according to the present utility model, first is flexible Material can be the material that elongation is more than or equal to 30%.

Foldable structure 104 is regularly arranged on the first adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102, under the effect of external force, such as The pushing of user's hand, the first adjustabel part 101 are folded with the second adjustabel part 102 on the basis of foldable structure 104.Specifically, will First adjustabel part 101 and 102 one of adjustabel part (such as first adjustabel part 101) of the second adjustabel part are fixed, adjustable to second Portion 102 applies external force, and foldable structure 104 will deform upon, and the second adjustabel part 102 can comply with the deformation of foldable structure 104 to roll over Stack structure 104 be axle center fold, can be folded to from the unfolded state shown in Fig. 9 and be bonded with the first adjustabel part 101, also can by with The state of first adjustabel part 101 fitting is opened to the unfolded state shown in Fig. 9.Pass through above-mentioned folding, it is not necessary to which extra is outer Portion's angle regulator can arbitrarily adjust the display view angle of display panel 103 on the second adjustabel part 102.

In other embodiments according to the present utility model, folding electronic device 100 can further comprise transmission line, Electronic building brick, liquid crystal cells, display module, luminescence component, sensing component, touch control component and/or drive component etc., these groups Part can be completely or partially arranged on folding electronic device 100.

Although in the embodiment shown in fig. 9, the quantity of foldable structure 104 is merely shown as one, it should be appreciated that attached The quantity of foldable structure 104 shown in Fig. 9 is only exemplary.In the other embodiments of the utility model, foldable structure 104 It can be needed to be arranged to two, three or other quantity according to folding.

In the embodiment of the utility model, foldable structure 104 can be selected from rod-shaped foldable structure, pivot foldable structure, Ratchet etc. is folded mechanically structure with folder function.

In the additional embodiment of the utility model, foldable structure 104 can be the flexible folding made of the second flexible material Stack structure, second flexible material can include at least one of llowing group of materials:Silicone, polyimides, PET, PP, PEN, PC, PES, COC and its composite material.In one embodiment, the composite material group that flexible folding structure is mixed by polyimides with silicone Into, such as the predetermined ratio mixing by polyimides 10-40% and silicone 60%-90%, can also be by polyimides and silicon Ketone is formed with laminated construction or the film of multilayer polyimide and silicone forms flexible folding with sandwich laminated construction Structure.In addition, the second flexible material for forming flexible folding structure can have the extending rate more than or equal to 30%, this Gao Yan The flexible folding structure of exhibition rate can rupture to avoid folding electronic device 100 when folding, so as to effectively prevent rupture from causing Component, circuit failure.Second flexible material can also have a heat safe characteristic, for example, can high temperature resistant up to 100 DEG C so that It is applicable to harsh working environment.

With reference to figure 9, in embodiment according to the present utility model, foldable structure 104 is fixed on the first adjustabel part 101 and On the surface of two adjustabel parts 102, and the surface is protruded, the position of foldable structure 104 is only exemplary in certain the present embodiment. In another embodiment according to the present utility model, the first adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102 can have a groove, and roll over Stack structure 104 is formed in the groove, and on the upper surface of the first adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102 and foldable structure 104 Surface substantial alignment.In another embodiment according to the present utility model, the first adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102 can With a groove, and foldable structure 104 is formed in the groove, and the upper surface of foldable structure 104 be substantially below first can The upper surface of 101 and second adjustabel part 102 of tune portion.In addition, embodiment according to the present utility model, which exists Fixed form on first adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102 can be conventional the mode such as to be adhesively fixed or be mechanically fixed.When When folding electronic device 100 folds under the effect of external force, the first adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102 are with folding Folded on the basis of structure 104, folding mode can be left and right doubling, reclinate or packaging type folds etc. a variety of sides Formula.

It is the longitudinal profile schematic diagram according to the folding electronic device 100 of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 10 A. With reference to figure 10A, which includes three adjustabel parts (the first adjustabel part 101, the second adjustabel parts 102 and the 3rd Adjustabel part 105) and it is fixed on any one in above three adjustabel part or the display panel on more persons (Figure 10 A are not shown). Three adjustabel parts can be an entirety, be, for example, a flexible base board, which can be flexible display panels, by having The formation such as machine light-emitting diode plate.The folding electronic device further includes two fold mechanisms, i.e. the first foldable structure 104a and Eighty percent discount stack structure 104b, for example, 104a can be rod-shaped foldable structure, and the second foldable structure 104b can be pivot folding knot Structure.Wherein, the first foldable structure 104a adjusts the second adjustabel part 102 and the 3rd adjustabel part 105, and the second foldable structure 104b is adjusted First adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102.For example, fixing the first adjustabel part 101, apply on the second adjustabel part 102 outer Power, makes the second adjustabel part 102 be folded by axis of the second foldable structure 104b, and specifically, the second adjustabel part 102 can be from can with first The position that tune portion 101 is in same horizontal line is folded to the position being bonded with the first adjustabel part 101.Further, making second can Tune portion 102 is fixed, and applies external force on the 3rd adjustabel part 105, the 3rd adjustabel part 105 is rolled over by axis of the first foldable structure 104a Folded, specifically, the 3rd adjustabel part 105 can be folded to from the position that same horizontal line is in the second adjustabel part 102 can with second The position that tune portion 102 is bonded.

Referring to Figure 10 A, the first adjustabel part 101 and the second foldable structure 104b can form the base of folding electronic device 100 Seating portion, the base part play the role of the whole folding electronic device 100 of support, make folding electronic device 100 one Keep stablizing (for example, the upper surface of desk) in specific placement surface.Second adjustabel part 102, the first foldable structure 104a with And the 3rd adjustabel part 105 then form the upstanding portion of folding electronic device 100.Display panel may be provided at the second adjustabel part 102 or/and the 3rd on adjustabel part 105, further adjusts the first foldable structure 104a, realizes the adjusting of display view angle.

In the additional embodiment of the utility model, by adjusting the first foldable structure 104a and the second adjustment structure 104b, folding electronic device 100 can be folded into the other shapes for being not limited to Figure 10 A.For example, adjustable second adjustment structure 104b makes the first adjustabel part 101 be bonded with the second adjustabel part 102, i.e. folder between the first adjustabel part 101 and the second adjustabel part 102 Angle is 0 degree, further adjusts the first adjustment structure 104a to control the display of the display panel on the 3rd adjustabel part 105 to regard Angle.

It is the longitudinal profile schematic diagram according to the folding electronic device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 10 B.With Embodiment shown in Figure 10 A is similar, and difference is flexible folding in two foldable structures in Figure 10 B the embodiment described Structure 104c.Flexible folding structure 104c has a threshold force, the threshold force with form flexible folding structure 104c it is second soft The physical property of property material in itself is related, also, the gravity of folding electronic device 100 is far smaller than the threshold force, so as to To ensure the stability of folding electronic device 100 in folding process.When the external force for being delivered to flexible folding structure 104c is more than During the threshold force, flexible folding structure 104c can be deformed under the effect of external force, and then drive two neighboring tunables being attached thereto Portion is folded, and most folding electronic device 100 is adjusted to the shape envisioned at last, so as to fulfill the mesh of display view angle is adjusted , and the visual angle can maintain always, until applying the power for being more than threshold force again.

Although the foldable structure shown in Figure 10 A and Figure 10 B is respectively rod-shaped foldable structure 104a and pivot foldable structure The combination of 104b and the combination of two flexible folding structure 104c, it should be appreciated that the folding knot shown in Figure 10 A and Figure 10 B The combination of structure is only exemplary.In one embodiment, foldable structure is rod-shaped foldable structure 104a and flexible folding structure The combination of 104c.In one embodiment, foldable structure is the combination of pivot foldable structure 104b and flexible folding structure 104c.

Embodiment 11

It is the schematic perspective view according to the folding electronic device of one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 11 A.It is folding Electronic device 110 can be the electronic devices such as display, sensor, solar battery apparatus, touch device, communication apparatus.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 11 A, folding electronic device 110 is in extended configuration (i.e. unfolded state).Can Folding electronic device 110 includes flexible base board 111, the display surface on the flexible base board 111 being made of two adjustabel parts Plate (not shown), foldable structure 112 and contraction structure 113.

As shown in fig. 11, the number of foldable structure 112 is two, is separately positioned on the both sides of flexible base board 111, and And can be along two Slideslips of flexible base board 111, foldable structure 112 self-locking or can further comprise that locking member is (such as solid Fixed button etc.), locking member can further keep the deformation of foldable structure 112, so as to keep the display of folding electronic device 110 Visual angle.It should be appreciated that the quantity of foldable structure 112 shown in attached drawing 11A and position are only exemplary.In some implementations In example, foldable structure 112 can need to be provided only on the side of flexible base board 111 according to folding.In certain embodiments, knot is folded Structure 112 can need to be arranged to one, three or other quantity according to folding.In the embodiment shown in Figure 11 A, foldable structure 112 be rod-shaped foldable structure, wherein, bar can be selected from the column of cylinder, polygon column and other shapes.

Further, two contraction structures 113 by it is conventional be adhesively fixed or be mechanically fixed etc. in a manner of be separately fixed at it is soft The both sides of property substrate 111.Contraction structure 113 is hollow slide, and the vertical cross-sectional area of foldable structure 112 is less than contraction structure The vertical cross-sectional area of 113 hollow space, wherein, signified vertical direction is consistent with object gravity direction.Therefore, foldable structure 112 can slide in the hollow space of contraction structure 113.In addition, contraction structure 113 has opening, which can expose A part for foldable structure 112.Folding electronic device 110 can be in the length areas interior folding of the opening.

It is the schematic perspective view through folding of the folding electronic device of Figure 11 A shown in Figure 11 B and Figure 11 C.Contraction structure 113 have hollow structure, and foldable structure 112 can be slided along the direction of arrow in figure, a part for foldable structure 112 is slipped into receipts The inside of shrinking structure 113, correspondingly, the another part being attached thereto can be skidded off from the inside of contraction structure 113.

Specifically, referring to Figure 11 B, a part for flexible base board 111 is placed and secured on horizontal plane, along Figure 11 B The direction sliding folding structure 112 of middle arrow, the inside of contraction structure 113 is slipped into a part for foldable structure 112, positioned at soft The fold line of two opposite foldable structures 112 also moves on property substrate 111, can be on another part of flexible base board 111 Apply external force, it is folded by axis of the fold line of foldable structure 112.According to the display of the display panel on flexible base board 111 The needs at visual angle, foldable structure 112 can also be along the directions of arrow in Figure 11 C in 111 liang of Slideslips of flexible base board, the slip Direction is opposite with the glide direction shown in Figure 11 B.

By the setting of foldable structure 112 and contraction structure 113, the folding shaft of folding electronic device 110 is not It is fixed, can need to adjust according to display view angle, compared with the prior art the folding shaft of middle fixation, the utility model can Folding electronic device 110 more has flexibility.

Embodiment 12

This part embodiment is described mainly around the folding mode of stacking.

Figure 12 A are according to the dimensional structure diagram of the folding device 120 of the utility model embodiment, flexibility therein Display 122 is in completely folded state.Figure 12 B are tied according to the three-dimensional of folding device 120 of the utility model embodiment Structure schematic diagram, flexible display 122 therein are in its fully unfolded position, and the flexible display 122 of the folding device 120 There can be the completely folded state shown in Figure 12 A.Figure 12 C-12D are the folding devices according to the utility model difference embodiment 120 dimensional structure diagram in the partially unfolded state.

Specifically, in embodiment as shown in fig. s 12a through 12d, folding device 120 can be mobile phone, intelligent hand The wearable device such as table or bracelet.Folding device 120 includes flexible display 122, attachment 124 and body 121, wherein originally Body 121 can be wrist strap or watchband shown in the present embodiment etc..Flexible display 122 can further comprise some folding Sub- display screen 126 and the fastener 128 positioned at sub- 126 both ends of display screen of folding, such as the ledge arrangement in the present embodiment.Accordingly , attachment 124 can be provided at the lug interface at 121 both ends of body.As the skilled personnel can understand, other Embodiment, attachment 124 can have a variety of structures and means for attachment, and details are not described herein again.The lug of flexible display 122 Structure or other fasteners 128 can be positioned on attachment 124, in lug interface, so as to be attached to body 121.One In a little embodiments, flexible display 122 may be folded and be hidden in body 121, such as bullion rear or internal without destroying Its is overall beautiful.

One of sub- display screen 126 is a relatively-stationary base screen 126a, and fastener 128 is arranged on base screen 126a On be secured to attachment 124.Other sub- display screens 126 are based on making not Tongfang on the basis of base screen 126a as extension screen Upward extension or jackknife action.In the above-described embodiments, sub- display screen 126 on the outermost side can be used for as main screen 126b Necessary or desired information, such as time are shown when flexible display 122 is in completely folded state, it can be base screen 126a.For example, in the embodiment shown in Figure 12 A, flexible display 122 shares three pieces of sub- display screens 126, completely folded state When its excess-three block display screen 126 be folded in after main screen 126b and hide.In another example in the embodiment shown in Figure 12 C, base screen 126a and main screen 126b is same sub- display screen；And in the embodiment shown in Figure 12 A, 12B and 12D, base screen 126a and main screen 126b is then different screens.In certain embodiments, main screen 126b can independently be opened with other sub- display screens 126.

In the embodiment that Figure 12 A-12D are demonstrated, the sub- display screen 126 of flexible display 122 can be with base screen 126a Subject to extending transversely or layered laminate fold.For example, in Figure 12 C, 12D, sub- display screen 126 is subject to base screen 126a and is opened up to the right Open；And in Figure 12 B, sub- display screen 126 be then subject to base screen 126a to the left and right both sides be unfolded.The side that sub- display screen 126 is unfolded Formula is numerous, also can control its automatic turning by button (true or virtual) manually or slide and be unfolded.Opposite, During folding, this little display screen 126 can be subject to base screen 126a and be folded.For example, in the embodiment shown in Figure 12 C, it is right The sub- display screen 126 of side can be rolled over below main screen 126b (being also base screen 126a in the present embodiment), and the reality shown in Figure 12 B, 12D Apply in example, the sub- display screen 126 of expansion only can need to ensure main screen 126b most upper respectively above or below base screen 126a Side.In other embodiments, whether folding mode can be more arbitrarily without regard to main screen 126b in outermost, only need to be I.e. browsable corresponding information is arbitrarily unfolded when needs.

In addition, the sub- display screen 126 of flexible display 122 is not limited to show single content, shown in Figure 12 B In embodiment, other sub- display screens 126 in addition to main screen 126b are used to show different contents respectively by further packet again (dotted line partitioning portion represents that adjacent sub- display screen 126 shows same picture, similarly hereinafter).

In addition, some embodiments according to the present utility model, the sub- display screen 126 of flexible display 122 can also be along longitudinal direction Expansion or folding, expansion or the mode folded can be manual overturning and/or slip, can also be controlled by button (true or virtual) Make its automatic turning and/or slip.And other embodiments according to the present utility model, the sub- display screen of flexible display 122 126 expansion and folding direction can be random, such as planar at the same time to horizontal and vertical expansion or folding, or even one Can be particularity of the three-dimensional expansion or folding more effectively to be designed using space or adaptation in embodiments a bit.

Figure 12 E and Figure 12 F are illustrated according to the stereochemical structure of the folding device 120 of the utility model embodiment respectively Figure, wherein 126 upward sliding of the sub- display screen expansion of flexible display 122 in fig. 12e, in other embodiments also can be downward Expansion is slided, the sub- display screen 126 of flexible display 122 can upward at the same time, slide downward expansion in Figure 12 F.Certainly at it In its embodiment, sub- display screen 126 can also be unfolded up or down through fold.Figure 12 G are according to the utility model embodiment The dimensional structure diagram of folding device 120, the sub- display screen 126 of flexible display 122 therein can fail to agree, upward group Conjunction side is flipped up or slides expansion.Opposite action is performed during folding, is not repeated herein.In other embodiments, it is flexible The sub- display screen 126 of display 122 can also make on the basis of base screen 126a in other combinations of directions laterally and longitudinally expansion or Fold

Each sub- display screen 126 can be used for showing same secondary picture, such as Figure 12 G, can also show difference respectively as needed Picture.Folding device 120, which can also include display controller (true or virtual), makes the dispaly state of flexible display 122 exist Switch between entirety or subregion, to adjust the size of display picture or number as needed.

In addition, in some embodiments according to the present utility model, more sub- display screens 126 of flexible display 122 are also Folding device 120 can be accommodated in the way of being folded, it can be portable electric appts or wearable device.Example Such as, flexible display 122 can be by bent storage in folding device 120, it can be realized by flattening sub- display screen 126 The extension of expansible display.In another example flexible display 122 can be stored in folding device 120 in the way of being transferred into In, it can realize the extension of expansible display by producing sub- display screen 126.The divergence of flexible display 122 Benchmark can be according to the method being stored in sub- display screen 126 in folding device 120 and corresponding to folding angles, angle of bend Or extension length etc..

Embodiment 13

Based on previous embodiment, the utility model has more embodiments for folding device and flexible display.Example Such as, some embodiments according to the present utility model, the body that flexible display can also surround folding device extend, it can Avoid taking more spaces because display extends.This part embodiment folds knot mainly around the roller shutter type of flexible display Structure is described.

It is the folding device 130 according to one embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 13 A-13C in different unfolded states Dimensional structure diagram, be wherein shown in Figure 13 A the folding device 130 normal operating condition, and shown in 13B, 13C then It is the adjusted use state of the folding device 130.

Specifically, in the embodiment as shown in Figure 13 A-13C, which can be mobile phone, intelligence The wearable device such as wrist-watch or bracelet.Folding device 130 includes flexible display 132, attachment 134 and body 131, wherein Body 131 can be wrist-watch or bracelet shown in the present embodiment etc..Flexible display 132 can further comprise display screen 136, The display screen 136 can be that some folding sub- display screens can also be single flexible display screen, this is single flexible The each several part of display screen can also make the similar folding mode of similar some sub- display screens, such as stacked, roller shutter type or bouffancy formula.Son It can be presented free of discontinuities such as the design of organic LED display panel by the design of seamless hinge or display panel between display screen Display picture.Attachment 134 can be the snap device positioned at 136 both sides of display screen, also can be as shown in this embodiment It is the rail structure for surrounding 136 edge of display screen, it can be with 136 same expansion of display screen or contraction.Such as those skilled in the art To understand, in other embodiments, rail structure can be arranged on body 131.And in certain embodiments, attachment 134 can also be other attachment structures such as lug interface, no longer repeat one by one herein.The mode similar to roller shutter type can be used Pumpback rock display screen 136, makes its expansion, such as partly or entirely expansion covers body or contraction, such as portion retracts expose Body is shunk in one end or an accommodating groove completely.In the present embodiment, sub- display screen 136 may extend away in body 131 Outside；And in certain embodiments, sub- display screen 136 may extend away in the outside of body 131；What is more in certain embodiments, Flexible display 132 can be hidden in the back side extension of body 131, as bullion rear is overall beautiful without destroying its；Wait to make Used time can be tilted out.Circuit arrangement needed for the flexible display 132 etc. can also hide the back of the body for being arranged on sub- display screen 136 Face, i.e., the beautiful size that can further reduce the folding device 130 again.

Such as Figure 13 A, in normal use, the functional areas 131a of body 131, as dial plate can be exposed outside.Flexible Displays The display screen 136 of device 132, which only extends, is deployed in nonfunctional area 131b, such as watchband.And in such as Figure 13 B, 13C illustrated embodiments, User can need arbitrarily to adjust the spreading area of sub- display screen 136 according to the visual angle or other viewings of oneself completely, need Region, as sub- display screen 136 is unfolded in functional areas 131a, sub- display screen 136 is covered body 131 completely.

It is according to the vertical of the different visual angles of the folding device 130 of another embodiment of the utility model shown in Figure 13 D-13E Body structure diagram.

In the embodiment as shown in Figure 13 D and 13E, the nonfunctional area of folding device 130, as watchband can be directly by soft Property display 132 substitutes.Specifically, the folding device 130 includes functional areas 131a, flexible display 132 and attachment 134.The display screen 136 of flexible display 132 can be some sub- display screens or single camber display screen.Functional areas 131a can To be dial plate, operating space or main ornament etc..Attachment 134 further comprises the ledge arrangement 135 on the 131a of functional areas And the lug interface 137 on flexible display 132, by making ledge arrangement 135 be accommodated in lug interface 137 so that work( Energy area 131a is attached together with flexible display 132.Can also snap be used to engage (such as Figure 13 E institutes between sub- display screen Show), folding can be dismantled when needed.For example, the connection that can be released between middle two sub- display screens makes it have free end, Then the free end is prolonged a direction and give folding shrinking.Display screen 132 after contraction can be in that diminution ring-type or both ends are received respectively Receive into the accommodating groove (not shown) on body 131 and hide completely.

As the skilled personnel can understand, in other embodiments, attachment 134 can have a variety of structures and Means for attachment.For example, ledge arrangement 135 can be located at flexible display 132 and lug interface 137 is located at functional areas 131a.Also or It is that the attachment 134 may include buckle mechanism, which has the first clamping part and the second clamping part, first buckle Portion can be coupled to the second clamping part.In certain embodiments, one can be included in the first clamping part and the second clamping part each Or multiple magnet.The magnet of first and second clamping parts can be configured with polarity and attract each other so that first and second to be buckled Portion is attached together.When the first clamping part is coupled to the second clamping part, the front side of belt and/or the surface of rear side form essence Upper continuous display is without the projection portion around buckle mechanism.In certain embodiments, which can also be Tenon structure.No longer repeated one by one herein as other common attachments 134.

Embodiment 14

Based on previous embodiment, the utility model also has more embodiments for folding device and flexible display. For example, can have the scalable layer stack structure of bouffancy formula according to the flexible display of one embodiment of the utility model, it can be single Solely use, be attached at any time on the electronic equipment of needs, also can integrally be applied to portable set, such as bracelet, wrist-watch can be worn The equipment for wearing class, it can also be used to mobile phone, tablet computer etc..The bouffancy formula scalable layer stack structure of the flexible display may include Some wave crests and trough fold.The flexible display may be equally applied to mobile phone, tablet computing device or other wearable Device (e.g., glasses, bullion etc.).Flexible display can be folded along some wave crests and trough fold line.Thus, when can roll over When stacking device leaves unused or flexible display is idle, its size can be reduced.

Figure 14 A are the schematic perspective view in complete shrink according to the flexible display 142 of one embodiment of the utility model, Figure 14 B are schematic perspective view of the flexible display 142 when being fully deployed shown in Figure 14 A, and Figure 14 C are then in Figure 14 A The shown schematic perspective view of the flexible display 142 in intermediateness.

As shown in Figure 14 A, 14B, 14C, the flexible display 142 shrink when in a bouffancy shape annular, can be such as bracelet As be worn in wrist.The flexible display 142 all has including each of some sub- display screens 146, this little display screen 146 Have it is opposite can flanging 146a, 146b, during folding one can flanging 146a be located at the wave crest (annulus after being shunk in Figure 14 A of folding Outer edge), can be described as wave crest flanging 146a, and it is opposite it is another can flanging 146b be then located at the trough of folding, referred to as can trough Flanging 146b (the annulus inward flange after being shunk in Figure 14 A).The size of sub- display screen 146, that is, it can be uniform one to fold amplitude Cause big or heterogeneous.The trough of the wave crest flanging 146a of one sub- display screen 146 and adjacent another sub- display screen 146 It can be presented continuously such as the design of organic LED display panel by the design of seamless hinge or display panel between flanging 146b Disconnected display picture.In certain embodiments, wave crest flanging 146a is smaller than 2mm apart from adjacent trough flanging 146b.One In embodiment, the coupling part between the sub- display screen 146 of flexible display 142 can be by opaque masking material such as black ink layer (for example, being filled with the polymer of carbon black) or opaque metal layer cover, and can help to hide internal component with this further to carry High aesthetic degree, it is this to decorate the flexible display for being also applied for the utility model other embodiments.In addition, the flexible display Circuit arrangement needed for 142 etc. can also hide the back side for being arranged on sub- display screen 146, i.e., beautiful further to reduce the flexibility again The planar dimension of display 142.

The control circuit of flexible display 142 controllable flexible display 142 (not shown) in fully collapsed condition from It is dynamic to be arranged to idle pulley, sub- display screen 146 is in screen saver mode, such as blank screen or display screen protection pattern.Sub- display screen It is flexible aobvious to be also used for interval or uninterrupted display in idle pulley as main screen for sub- display screen 146 on the outermost side in 146 Show the information that some performance parameters of device, such as battery capacity, or user are concerned about, such as time.In certain embodiments, positioned at most The sub- display screen 146 in outside can also be used to show some shocking flashes, such as when for mobile phone, can show that the short message of reception is reminded Etc..

The flexible display 142 can be unfolded along folding direction manually when needing to watch screen, or (do not schemed by control key Show) flexible display 142 will be unfolded along folding direction automatically, which can be entity key or virtual key.Shape is unfolded State regarding user reading need depending on, such as when only needing to browse a small amount of information roughly can the partially unfolded sub- display screen 146, and Then all sub- display screens 146 are fully deployed when wanting to read over or appreciating video.The partially unfolded sub- display screen 146 can be Uniformly expansion can also be non-homogeneous expansion, such as change the fold distance between adjacent sub- display screen 146, make sub- display screen 146 Wave crest flanging 146a between distance become larger (as shown in fig. 14e)；Also the sub- display screen 146 in part therein can be made by folded state Complete flattened state is changed to, and other sub- display screens 146 still keep folded state (as shown in fig. 14e).

In the embodiment as shown in Figure 14 A, 14B, 14C, which can pass through the attachment of wrist strap shape 144 are directly worn in wrist, can be unfolded or fold back and forth for sub- display screen 146 equipped with slide 144a on attachment 144.And In some embodiments, the fixed form of flexible display 142 is also a variety of, such as only fixed side or self-retaining rather than by special The attachment 144 of door.

Figure 14 D and Figure 14 E are the dimensional structure diagrams according to the flexible display 142 of the utility model embodiment.

As shown in fig. 14d, folding device 140 provides proficiency cricoid attachment 144, and the one of the flexible display 142 End can be fixed on one end of the attachment 144 by the various ways such as be buckled, and the opposite other end then retractable.Due to The positioning of attachment 144, flexible display 142 can relative positioning in wrist without deviating from.In addition, in the present embodiment, it is soft The sub- display screen 146 of property display 142 is extended to tabular (as shown in dotted line in Figure 14 D), and other than ring type.

In the embodiment shown in Figure 14 E, flexible display 142 may be designed to both sides closing in shape, it is by the closing in knot Structure 144a and be relatively fixed to not fall out in wrist.Certainly closing in shape in side is alternatively in other embodiments, equally may be used Play the role of positioning.In the present embodiment, the size of sub- display screen 146, that is, it can be heterogeneous to fold amplitude, and is closed up Sub- display screen 146 at structure 144a may be designed as rolling over to improve comfort level.In addition, the son display at closing-in structure 144a Screen 146 is also used for interval or some performance parameters of uninterrupted display flexible display 142 in idle pulley as main screen, such as Battery capacity, or the information that user is concerned about, such as time.

The technology contents and technical characterstic of the utility model have revealed that as above, but those skilled in the art still may be used Teaching and announcement that can be based on the utility model and make a variety of replacements and modification without departing substantially from the utility model spirit.Therefore, originally The protection domain of utility model should be not limited to the revealed content of embodiment, and should include various replacing without departing substantially from the utility model Change and modify, and covered by present patent application claims.

Claims

A kind of 1. flexible display, it is characterised in that it includes：

Display screen, it is configured as some folding sub- display screens or single flexible display screen, the display screen and is configured With stacked, roller shutter type or the expansion of bouffancy formula or fold；The display screen further comprises：

Flexible luminescent layer, it is configured to provide display area, the corresponding sub- display screen, each several part of the flexibility luminescent layer With adjacent but not overlapping or overlapping edge；And

Transparent protective layer, it is configured to coat the flexible display；And

Peripheral circuit, is configured to provide the circuit configuration needed for the flexible display work.
2. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the display screen is configured to stacked expansion or folding It is folded, some sub- display screens be configured relative to a benchmark transversely, longitudinal direction or the combination expansion or folding laterally and longitudinally It is folded.
3. flexible display as claimed in claim 2, it is characterised in that some sub- display screens include a base screen, the base Screen is used as the benchmark.
4. flexible display as claimed in claim 2, it is characterised in that some sub- display screens include a main screen, the master Screen is configured to show the system information or user's information needed of the flexible display.
5. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the edge of the display screen is further provided with slide.
6. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that be detachable between the two in some sub- display screens 's.
7. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the display screen is configured to the expansion of bouffancy formula or folding Folded, each of described some sub- display screens have wave crest flanging and trough flanging.
8. flexible display as claimed in claim 7, it is characterised in that between the wave crest flanging and adjacent trough flanging Distance is less than 2mm.
9. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the flexible display further includes very real or imaginary Intend button, the button is configured to control the display screen Automatic-expanding or folding.
10. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that some sub- display screens are configured to show same Picture or different pictures.
11. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the expansion of some sub- display screens or folding mode To overturn or sliding.
12. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the flexible display can further include extension and refer to Show device, it can indicate expanding area or can having extended completely of the display/expansible rate information.
13. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that connected between some sub- display screens with seamless hinge Connect.
14. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that some sub- display screens have uniform or non-homogeneous Size.
15. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the display screen is launched into circular cylinder or tablet Shape.
16. flexible display as claimed in claim 1, it is characterised in that the flexibility luminescent layer includes organic light-emitting diodes Pipe.
17. a kind of folding device, it includes the flexible display described in one of claim 1-16.
18. folding device as claimed in claim 17, it is characterised in that it is characterized in that the folding device is further Comprising：

Body, it is with functional areas and nonfunctional area；And

Attachment, is configured to the flexible display being attached to the body.
19. folding device as claimed in claim 18, it is the non-functional of the body to be characterized in that the flexible display Part or all of area.
20. folding device as claimed in claim 18, is characterized in that the attachment includes lug and lug interface, described Lug and lug interface are located at the body and the flexible display respectively.
21. folding device as claimed in claim 18, be characterized in that the attachment include respectively positioned at the body and The first clamping part and the second clamping part of the flexible display, second clamping part are configured to and first clamping part Engaging.
22. folding device as claimed in claim 21, is characterized in that first clamping part and the second clamping part are magnet Or in tenon structure.
23. folding device as claimed in claim 18, is characterized in that the body further includes slide for described some Sub- display screen expansion folds.
24. folding device as claimed in claim 18, is characterized in that the body further includes accommodating groove to store The display screen of folded state.
25. folding device as claimed in claim 18, is characterized in that the display screen partially or completely covers the body.
26. folding device as claimed in claim 17, be characterized in that the folding device be mobile phone, it is wrist-watch, bracelet, flat Plate computer, glasses or jewellery.