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KR20170026023A - Foldable display apparatus - Google Patents
KR20170026023A
KR20170026023A KR1020150123275A KR20150123275A KR20170026023A KR 20170026023 A KR20170026023 A KR 20170026023A KR 1020150123275 A KR1020150123275 A KR 1020150123275A KR 20150123275 A KR20150123275 A KR 20150123275A KR 20170026023 A KR20170026023 A KR 20170026023A
KR1020150123275A
2015-08-31 Application filed by 엘지디스플레이 주식회사 filed Critical 엘지디스플레이 주식회사
2015-08-31 Priority to KR1020150123275A priority Critical patent/KR20170026023A/en
2017-03-08 Publication of KR20170026023A publication Critical patent/KR20170026023A/en
The present invention provides a foldable display device capable of preventing folding of the flexible display panel and warping of the flexible display panel when the foldable display panel is expanded. The foldable display device according to the present invention is characterized in that, And a plurality of elastic shafts supporting the two adjacent rear hinge covers and changing the spacing between the two rear hinge covers adjacent to each other when the bending display area is opened or folded.
[0001] FOLDABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS [0002]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to a foldable display device, and more particularly, to a foldable display device that can be bent or flattened with a predetermined curvature.
2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a display device using a flat panel display panel such as a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display device, an organic light emitting display device, an electrophoretic display device, an electronically wet display device and the like is mainly applied to a notebook computer, a portable electronic device, a television or a monitor.
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a demand for a large screen has increased in portable electronic devices, and a device that realizes a large screen display unit by connecting a flat panel display panel has been developed and commercialized. Particularly, the foldable display apparatus using the advantage of the flexible display panel which can be bent or folded is attracting attention as a next generation technology of the display field because it can provide a large screen display unit while maintaining the convenience of carrying . Such a foldable display device may be used not only as a portable electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal, an electronic notebook, an electronic book, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, an Ultra Mobile PC (UMPC), a mobile phone, a smart phone, And can be applied to various fields such as a television and a monitor.
An example of such a folding display device may be a folding display device disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2014-0142004.
The conventional folding display device can relieve the bending stress caused when the flexible display panel is folded by allowing the flexible display panel to be folded by the falling of the adhesive member attached to the support when the pair of supports rotate
However, in the conventional folding type display device, when the flexible display panel repeats folding and unfolding, the flexible display panel is bent in the process of attaching or dropping the flexible display panel to or from the support due to the adhesive force of the adhesive member, And thus the reliability of the flexible display panel deteriorates.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a foldable display device capable of preventing folding of a flexible display panel and warping of a flexible display panel when it is extended.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a foldable display device capable of improving user convenience in folding and unfolding of a flexible display panel.
According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a foldable display device including a plurality of rear hinge covers for guiding a folding and folding of a flexible display panel on the basis of a bending display area, And may include a plurality of elastic shaft members that change the spacing between the two adjacent rear hinge covers when the area is unfolded or folded.
Each of the plurality of elastic shaft members according to an example may be deformed into a zigzag shape between two adjacent rear hinge covers when the flexible display panel is folded.
The foldable display device according to the present invention may further include a panel support frame coupled to the first and second areas of the flexible display panel to support the bending display area and accommodated in the first and second rear covers.
The panel support frame according to an exemplary embodiment includes a bending member for supporting the bending display region of the flexible display panel, a first support member coupled to one side of the bending member and a second support member coupled to overlap with the other side of the bending member. can do.
The bending member according to an example is made of a soft material, and each of the first and second support members may have a higher hardness than the bending member.
According to an aspect of the present invention, a flexible display panel can be folded or unfolded without bending by changing a gap between a plurality of rear hinge covers engaged with each other in accordance with folding or unfolding of the flexible display panel, The reliability of the panel can be improved.
Further, according to the present invention, the folded flexible display panel is unfolded in a planar state according to the elastic restoring force of the plurality of elastic shaft members, so that the user convenience for spreading the flexible display panel can be increased.
In addition to the effects of the present invention mentioned above, other features and advantages of the present invention will be described below, or may be apparent to those skilled in the art from the description and the description.
1 is a view schematically showing a folding display device according to the present invention.
2 is an exploded perspective view of a foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
3 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the configurations of the first and second rear covers and the hinge portion shown in Fig.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line I-I 'shown in Fig.
5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II 'shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the first rear hinge cover shown in FIG. 3. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a view for explaining the second rear hinge cover shown in FIG. 3. FIG.
8 is a view for explaining the third rear hinge cover shown in Fig.
FIG. 9 is a view for explaining the first to sixth elastic shaft members shown in FIG. 3; FIG.
FIG. 10A is a rear perspective view illustrating an unfolded state of the foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
10B is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III 'shown in FIG. 10A.
10C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV 'shown in FIG. 10A.
11A is a rear perspective view showing a folded state of a foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
11B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line V-V 'shown in FIG. 11A.
11C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI 'shown in FIG. 11A.
12A is a rear perspective view illustrating a folded state of the foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
12B is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII 'shown in FIG. 12A.
12C is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII 'shown in FIG. 12A.
13 is an exploded perspective view for explaining a foldable display device according to another example of the present invention.
14 is a rear perspective view of the panel support frame shown in Fig.
15 is a cross-sectional view of line IX-IX 'shown in Fig.
16 is a view showing a folded state of a panel support frame according to an example of the present invention.
The meaning of the terms described herein should be understood as follows.
The word " first, "" second," and the like, used to distinguish one element from another, are to be understood to include plural representations unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The scope of the right should not be limited by these terms. It should be understood that the terms "comprises" or "having" does not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof. It should be understood that the term "at least one" includes all possible combinations from one or more related items. For example, the meaning of "at least one of the first item, the second item and the third item" means not only the first item, the second item or the third item, but also the second item and the second item among the first item, Means any combination of items that can be presented from more than one. The term "on" means not only when a configuration is formed directly on top of another configuration, but also when a third configuration is interposed between these configurations.
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the foldable display device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals are used to denote like elements throughout the drawings, even if they are shown on different drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.
FIG. 1 is a view schematically showing a folding display device according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a folding display device according to an example of the present invention.
1 and 2, a foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a flexible display panel 100, a first rear cover 200, a second rear cover 300, a hinge portion 400, And a front cover 500.
The flexible display panel 100 may be a flexible organic light emitting display panel, a flexible electrophoretic display panel, or a flexible electro-wetting display panel. .
The flexible display panel 100 includes a display unit 112 for displaying an image by a pixel array formed of a plurality of pixels. The display unit 112 may be divided into a first display area DA1, a second display area DA2, and a bending display area BDA.
The first display area DA1 may be defined as a first area of the flexible display panel 100 positioned at one side of the bending display area BDA of the display unit 112, May be defined as a second area of the flexible display panel 100 positioned on the other side of the bending display area BDA of the display unit 112. [
The first display area DA1, the second display area DA2 and the bending display area BDA constitute one display unit 112 so that the relatively large screen .
When the flexible display panel 100 is bent at a curvature set with reference to the bending display area BDA, no image is displayed on the display part 112. [
In addition, the foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention further includes a driving integrated circuit 120, and a flexible circuit film 130.
The driving integrated circuit 120 is attached to a chip mounting area of the flexible display panel 100 by a chip bonding process and displays a pixel formed on the display unit 112 based on a pixel driving signal and a data signal supplied through the display pad unit And displays an image on the display unit 112. [ In addition, the driving integrated circuit 120 may be mounted on the flexible circuit film 130 and connected to the pixel array.
The flexible circuit film 130 is adhered to a display pad portion provided on the flexible display panel 100 by a film attaching process and transmits signals and various power supplies from a system driver (not shown) to the driving IC 120 . The flexible circuit film 130 may be made of a TCP (Tape Carrier Package), a COF (Chip On Flexible Board or Chip On Film), or an FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit). One end of the flexible circuit film 130 is attached to the display pad unit and the other end of the flexible circuit film 130 is connected to the system driving unit disposed in the storage space of the second rear cover 300.
The rear surface of the flexible display panel 100 may be supported by the flexible support plate 140. [
The flexible support plate 140 is attached to the entire rear surface of the flexible display panel 100, thereby maintaining the flexible flexible display panel 100 in a flat state. The flexible support plate 140 is made of a plastic material such as polyimide (PI), polyethyleneterephthalate (PET), polyethylenepthanate (PEN), polycarbonate, polynorbornene, and polyethersulfone Lt; / RTI &gt; The flexible support plate 140 may be omitted.
In addition, the flexible display device according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention may further include a touch screen (not shown) for a user interface using a user's touch, and the touch screen is mounted on the flexible display panel 100 Or may be embedded in the flexible display panel 100 together with the formation process of the pixel array.
The flexible display device according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a flexible circuit film 130 that is extended from the edge portion of the flexible display panel 100 to have a predetermined width and length, (Not shown). In this case, the flexible circuit film 130 is omitted.
The first rear cover 200 accommodates and supports one side of the flexible display panel 100 corresponding to the first display area DA1 of the flexible display panel 100. [ The first rear cover 200 is rotatably coupled to one side of the hinge unit 400.
The second rear cover 300 accommodates and supports the other side of the flexible display panel 100 corresponding to the second display area DA2 of the flexible display panel 100. [ The second rear cover 300 is rotatably coupled to the other side of the hinge part 400.
The hinge unit 400 is connected between the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 and functions as a rotating shaft for folding or unfolding the bending display area BDA of the flexible display panel 100. [ Particularly, the hinge unit 400 guides the unfolding and folding of the flexible display panel 100 on the basis of the bending display area BDA, and the bending display area of the flexible display panel 100 folded with a certain curvature, (BDA).
The hinge portions 400 are coupled to each other by an elastic shaft member so as to be coupled to the inner surface of the first rear cover 200 and the inner surface of the second rear cover 300 through a plurality of rear hinge covers, And supports the bending display area BDA of the panel 100. [ The hinge unit 400 allows the flexible display panel 100 to be folded or unfolded without warpage by changing the spacing between the plurality of rear hinge covers.
Each of the plurality of rear hinge covers is rotated so as to have a widest spacing within a range where they are engaged with each other in accordance with the bending deformation of the elastic shaft member when the flexible display panel 100 is folded with respect to the bending display area BDA The bending area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 is folded at the set curvature without causing warping in the first and second display areas DA1 and DA2 of the flexible display panel 100. [ At this time,
Each of the plurality of rear hinge covers is rotated and densely engaged with each other in accordance with the elastic restoring force of the elastic shaft member bent and deformed when the flexible display panel 100 is unfolded, whereby the bending area BDA of the flexible display panel 100, So that the entire front surface of the flexible display panel 100 is spread out in a planar state. In this case, the flexible display panel 100 can be spread in a planar state according to the elastic restoring forces of the plurality of elastic shaft members.
Each of the rear hinge covers may have a symmetrical structure with respect to the rear intermediate hinge cover, except for the rear middle hinge cover located at an intermediate position among the plurality of rear hinge covers.
The front cover 500 is coupled to the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 to cover the front edge portion of the flexible display panel 100. The front cover 500 according to an example includes a front upper cover 510, a front lower cover 520, and a pair of front middle covers 530. [
The front upper cover 510 is coupled to the first rear cover 200 to cover the front edge portion adjacent to the first display area DA1 of the flexible display panel 100. [ In other words, the front upper cover 510 includes left and right edge portions of the first display area DA1 other than the bending display area BDA adjacent to the first display area DA1 and the first display area DA1, Lt; / RTI &gt; The front upper cover 510 may be made of a hard material.
The front lower cover 520 is coupled to the second rear cover 300 to cover the front edge portion adjacent to the second display area DA2 of the flexible display panel 100. [ That is, the front-side lower cover 520 has left and right edge portions and a lower-side edge portion of the second display area DA2 other than the bending display area BDA adjacent to the second display area DA2 and the second display area DA2, Lt; / RTI &gt; The front lower cover 520 may be made of a hard material.
The pair of front intermediate covers 530 are connected between the front upper cover 510 and the front lower cover 520 to cover the front edge portions adjacent to the bending display area BDA of the flexible display panel 100. [ That is, the pair of front intermediate covers 530 cover only the left and right edge portions of the bending display area BDA. The pair of front intermediate covers 530 may be made of soft material or may be made of soft material having wrinkles. At this time, the joining portions of the front upper cover 510, the front lower cover 520, and the pair of front intermediate covers 530 may overlap each other to increase formability and bonding force.
In the folding type display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the gap between the plurality of rear hinge covers engaged with each other is changed according to the folding or unfolding of the flexible display panel 100, so that the flexible display panel 100 can be folded Or expand. In addition, the foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention increases the user's convenience in expanding the flexible display panel 100 by folding the foldable flexible display panel 100 in a planar state according to the elastic restoring force of the plurality of elastic shaft members .
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the configuration of the first and second rear covers and the hinge portion shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the line I-I 'shown in FIG. 2, Sectional view of the line II-II 'shown.
Referring to FIGS. 2 to 5, the first rear cover 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first bottom 210, a second bottom 210, And includes a side wall portion 220, a first panel support portion 230, a pair of first part projections 240, and a plurality of first cover protrusions 250.
The first bottom part 210 covers the rear surface of one side of the flexible display panel 100.
The first sidewall 220 is formed to be perpendicular to the edge of the first bottom 210 except for the inner edge of the first bottom 210 coupled to one side of the hinge 400, And surrounds the sides of the first area of the flexible display panel 100 supported by the unit 210. The first sidewall 220 protects each side of the flexible display panel 100 from an external impact or the like.
The first panel supporting part 230 is provided perpendicular to an inner edge part of the first bottom part 210 coupled to one side of the hinge part 400 to support the flexible display panel 100. At this time, the height of the first panel supporting portion 230 from the first bottom portion 210 is set to be lower than the height of the first side wall portion 220. For example, the upper surface of the first panel supporting part 230 may have a height as low as a height corresponding to the height of the flexible display panel 100. The upper surface of the first panel support part 230 is bonded to the upper surface of the flexible display panel 100 adjacent to the bending display area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 through an adhesive agent or a double- It may be combined with a part of the rear surface of the display area DA1.
The pair of first part protrusions 240 protrude from the first side wall 220 facing the hinge part 400 toward the hinge part 400. That is, each of the pair of first part protrusions 240 is spaced apart from the upper surface of the first side wall 220 by a predetermined distance D, and is separated from the inner side surface of the first side wall 220 facing the first direction X, And protrudes toward the hinge part 400 so as to have a predetermined length along one direction X. Accordingly, a stepped surface is provided between each of the pair of first part projections 240 and the first sidewall 220. In addition, the projecting end of each of the pair of first part projections 240 directly facing the hinge part 400 has a curved surface, for example, a semi-circular cross-section for smooth connection and rotation with the hinge part 400 .
The plurality of first cover protrusions 250 may be formed on the side surface of the first panel supporting portion 230 and more specifically on the inner side wall 232 of the first panel supporting portion 230 directly facing the one side of the hinge portion 400 As shown in Fig. The plurality of first cover protrusions 250 protrude from the inner wall 232 of the first panel supporting portion 230 toward the hinge portion 400 so as to have a predetermined length along the first direction X. [ Each of the plurality of first cover protrusions 250 has a first shaft support hole 252 provided at the center thereof.
The second rear cover 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention supports and supports the other side of the flexible display panel 100. The second bottom cover 310 includes a second side wall 320, A panel support portion 330, a pair of second part projections 340, and a plurality of second cover protrusions 350. The second rear cover 300 has a symmetrical structure with respect to the first rear cover 200 about the hinge portion 400.
The second bottom part 310 covers the rear surface of the other side of the flexible display panel 100.
The second sidewall 320 is provided perpendicular to the edge of the second bottom 310 except the inner edge of the second bottom 310 coupled to the other side of the hinge 400, And surrounds the side surfaces of the second region of the flexible display panel 100 supported by the portion 310. [ The second side wall 320 protects each side of the flexible display panel 100 from an external impact or the like.
The second panel supporting part 330 is provided perpendicular to the inner edge part of the second bottom part 310 coupled with the other side of the hinge part 400 to support the flexible display panel 100. At this time, the height of the second panel support portion 330 from the second bottom portion 310 is set to be lower than the height of the second side wall portion 320. For example, the upper surface of the second panel support portion 330 may have a height as low as a height corresponding to the height of the flexible display panel 100. In addition, the upper surface of the second panel support part 330 is bonded to the upper surface of the second panel support part 330 of the flexible display panel 100 adjacent to the bending display area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 through an adhesive (not shown) It may be combined with a part of the rear surface of the display area DA2.
The pair of second part protrusions 340 protrude from the second side wall 320 facing the other side of the hinge part 400 toward the hinge part 400. That is, each of the pair of second part projections 340 is spaced apart from the upper surface of the second side wall 320 by a predetermined distance D, and is separated from the inner side surface of the second side wall 320, And protrudes toward the hinge part 400 so as to have a predetermined length along one direction X. Accordingly, a stepped surface is provided between each of the pair of second part projections 340 and the second side wall 320. In addition, the upper surface of each of the pair of second part projections 340 directly facing the hinge part 400 may have a curved surface, for example, a semi-circular cross-section for smooth connection and rotation with the hinge part 400 have.
The plurality of second cover protrusions 350 are formed on the side surface of the second panel support portion 330 and more specifically on the inner side wall 332 of the second panel support portion 330 directly facing the other side of the hinge portion 400 As shown in Fig. That is, the plurality of second cover protrusions 350 protrude from the inner wall 332 of the second panel support portion 330 toward the hinge portion 400 so as to have a predetermined length along the first direction X. Each of the plurality of second cover protrusions 350 has a second shaft support hole 352 provided at the center thereof.
The hinge unit 400 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first rear hinge cover 410, a second rear hinge cover 420, and a third rear hinge cover 430.
The first rear hinge cover 410 is rotatably connected to the first rear cover 200 by a first elastic shaft member 410a. 4 to 6, the first rear hinge cover 410 according to one example includes a first lower support bar 411, a pair of first edge side walls 412, a first intermediate support bar 411, A first upper support bar 414, a plurality of first outer connection protrusions 415, a plurality of first inner connection protrusions 416, and a pair of first rotary axes 417,
The first lower support bar 411 is provided in a rectangular shape having the same length as the short side length of the first rear cover 200.
The pair of first edge sidewalls 412 are formed to have a constant height at both edge portions of the first lower support bar 411. The pair of first edge sidewalls 412 has a third shaft support hole 412a into which the first elastic shaft member 410a is inserted.
The first intermediate support bar 413 is perpendicular to the upper surface of the first lower support bar 411. The first intermediate support bar 413 may be perpendicular to the outer edge of the first lower support bar 411 adjacent to the second rear cover 300.
The first upper support bar 414 is provided on the upper surface of each of the pair of first edge side walls 412 and the first intermediate support bar 413 so as to overlap with the first lower support bar 411. Accordingly, the remaining intermediate portion of the first lower support bar 411 excluding the both edge portions of the first lower support bar 411 and the first intermediate support bar 413 and the first upper support bar 414 are &quot; Shaped cross-section.
The plurality of first outer connection protrusions 415 may have a predetermined length along the first direction X from the outer surface of the first intermediate support bar 413 and extend in the longitudinal direction Y of the first intermediate support bar 413 To the first rear cover 200 so as to be spaced apart at regular intervals. At this time, the plurality of first outer connection protrusions 415 are provided in a staggered relationship with the plurality of first cover protrusions 250 provided on the first rear cover 200, whereby the first rear hinge cover 410 has a plurality of And a plurality of first outer insertion spaces 413a provided between the first outer connection protrusions 415 of the first outer connection protrusion 415. [
Each of the plurality of first outer connecting protrusions 415 is inserted between a plurality of first cover protrusions 250 provided on the first rear cover 200. That is, each of the plurality of first outer connection protrusions 415 is inserted between the plurality of first cover protrusions 250, and each of the plurality of first cover protrusions 250 includes a plurality of first outer insertion spaces 413a, Respectively. Accordingly, the plurality of first outer connecting protrusions 415 and the plurality of first cover protrusions 250 are engaged with each other in a staggered manner.
Each of the plurality of first outer connection protrusions 415 has a fourth axis support hole 415a provided to overlap the third axis support hole 412a.
The plurality of first inner connection protrusions 416 may have a predetermined length along the first direction X from the inner side surface of the first intermediate support bar 413 and may have a length Y To the second rear cover 300 at regular intervals. Each of the plurality of first inner connecting protrusions 416 has a fifth shaft supporting hole 416a. A first inner insertion space 413b is provided between the plurality of first inner connection projections 416 on the basis of the longitudinal direction Y of the first intermediate support bar 413. [
A plurality of first inner connecting protrusions 416 are provided between the plurality of first outer connecting protrusions 415. That is, the plurality of first outer connection protrusions 415 and the plurality of first inner connection protrusions 416 are provided in a zigzag shape with the first intermediate support bar 413 interposed therebetween.
The pair of first rotary shafts 417 is provided at both edge portions of the first upper support bar 414 and functions as a rotary shaft for the first rear hinge cover 410. Each of the pair of first rotary shafts 417 according to one example includes a first supporting sidewall 417a, a first outer partial projection 417b, and a first inner partial projection 417c.
The first support side wall 417a is provided perpendicular to the upper surface of the first upper support bar 414 to support the first outer side projection 417b and the first inner side projection 417c.
The first outer side projection 417b protrudes from the upper outer side of the first support side wall 417a so as to overlap with the upper surface of the first upper support bar 414 with a predetermined length. At this time, the first outer part projection 417b does not protrude to the outside of the vertical line VL extending vertically from the outer short side of the first lower support bar 411, And have overlapping protruding lengths. In addition, the projecting end of the first outer portion projection 417b may have a curved surface, for example, a semi-circular cross-section, for smooth rotation and engagement with the adjacent first rear cover 200. [
The first outer part projection 417b is overlapped with the upper surface of the first upper support bar 414 by the first support side wall 417a and spaced apart by a predetermined distance to form a first outer part projection 417b, The first projection insertion space 417d is provided between the upper support bars 414. That is, the first outer part projection 417b is arranged to be parallel to the first upper support bar 414 with the first projection insertion space 417d therebetween. The first rear protrusion 240 is inserted into the first protrusion insertion space 417d so that the first rear hinge cover 410 is engaged with the first rear cover 200 by being inserted into the first protrusion insertion space 417d.
The first inner side part projection 417c extends in parallel to the upper surface of the first upper support bar 414 from the inner side surface of the first support side wall 417a and extends in the direction opposite to the projecting direction of the first outer side part projection 417b And protrudes to have a predetermined length. The protruding length of the first inner side part projection 417c from the first supporting side wall 417a may be the same as the protruding length of the first outside part projection 417b protruded from the first supporting side wall 417a. The first inner side projection 417c is engaged with the third rear hinge cover 430. [ In addition, the projecting end of the first inner side projection 417c may have a curved surface, for example, a semi-circular cross-section, for smooth rotation and engagement with the third rear hinge cover 430.
2 to 5, the second rear hinge cover 420 is rotatably connected to the second rear cover 300 by a second elastic shaft member 420a. 4 to 5 and 7, the second rear hinge cover 420 according to one example includes a second lower support bar 421, a pair of second edge sidewalls 422, A second upper supporting bar 424, a plurality of second outer connecting protrusions 425, a plurality of second inner connecting protrusions 426, and a pair of second rotating axes 427, . Since the second rear hinge cover 420 having such a configuration has a symmetrical structure with respect to the first rear hinge cover 410 with respect to the third rear hinge cover 430, a detailed description thereof will be omitted, The following is an explanation.
The second lower support bar 421 is provided in a rectangular shape having the same length as the short side length of the second rear cover 300. The pair of second edge side walls 422 are provided at both edge portions of the second lower support bar 421 and have a sixth shaft support hole 422a into which the second elastic shaft member 420a is inserted . The second intermediate support bar 423 is vertically provided on the upper surface of the second lower support bar 421 and the second upper support bar 424 is vertically provided on the upper surface of the second lower support bar 421, Is provided on the upper surface of each of the second edge side wall 422 and the second intermediate support bar 423. Accordingly, the remaining middle portion of the second lower support bar 421, except for both edge portions of the second lower support bar 421, and the second intermediate support bar 423 and the second upper support bar 424 are &quot; Shaped cross-section.
The plurality of second outer connecting protrusions 425 protrude from the outer surface of the second intermediate supporting bar 423 toward the second rear cover 300. At this time, the plurality of second outer connection protrusions 425 are provided in a staggered relationship with the plurality of second cover protrusions 350 provided on the second rear cover 300, whereby the second rear hinge cover 420 is made of a plurality And a plurality of second outer insertion spaces 423a provided between the second outer connection protrusions 425 of the first outer connection protrusions 423.
Each of the plurality of second outer connection protrusions 425 is inserted between a plurality of second cover protrusions 350 provided on the second back cover 300. Each of the plurality of second cover protrusions 350 is inserted between the plurality of second cover protrusions 350 and each of the plurality of second outer protrusions 350 is inserted into the plurality of second outer insertion spaces 423a, Respectively. Accordingly, the plurality of first outer connecting protrusions 415 and the plurality of first cover protrusions 250 are engaged with each other in a staggered manner.
Each of the plurality of second outer connection protrusions 425 has a seventh shaft support hole 425a provided to overlap the sixth axis support hole 422a.
The plurality of second inner connection protrusions 426 protrude from the inner surface of the second intermediate support bar 423 toward the first rear cover 200. Each of the plurality of second inner connecting protrusions 426 has an eighth shaft supporting hole 426a. A second inner insertion space 423b is provided between the plurality of second inner connection projections 426 on the basis of the longitudinal direction Y of the second intermediate support bar 423. Accordingly, the plurality of second outside connection projections 425 and the plurality of second inside connection projections 426 are provided in a zigzag shape with the second intermediate support bar 423 interposed therebetween.
The pair of second rotary shafts 427 are provided at both edge portions of the second upper support bar 424 and serve as rotation shafts for the second rear hinge cover 420. Each of the pair of second rotary axes 427 according to one example includes a second support side wall 427a, a second outer partial projection 427b, and a second inner partial projection 427c.
The second support sidewall 427a is vertically provided from the upper surface of the second upper support bar 424.
The second outer side projection 427b protrudes from the upper outer surface of the second support side wall 427a to have a predetermined length so as to overlap the upper surface of the second upper support bar 424, And may have a curved surface, for example, a semi-circular cross-section, for smooth rotation and engagement with the rear cover 300. At this time, the second outer side projection 427b does not protrude to the outside of the vertical line VL extending vertically from the outer short side of the second lower support bar 421, And have overlapping protruding lengths.
The second outer part projection 427b is overlapped with the upper surface of the second upper support bar 424 by the second support side wall 427a and is separated from the upper part by a predetermined distance, And a second projection insertion space 427d is provided between the upper support bars 424. That is, the second outer portion projection 427b is arranged to be parallel to the second upper support bar 424 with the second projection insertion space 427d therebetween. The second rear protrusion 340 is inserted into the second protrusion insertion space 427d so that the second rear hinge cover 420 is engaged with the second rear cover 300 by being inserted into the second protrusion insertion space 427d.
The second inner side part projection 427c extends in parallel to the upper surface of the second upper support bar 424 from the inner side surface of the second support side wall 427a and extends in a direction opposite to the projecting direction of the second outer side part projection 427b And the projecting end thereof may have a curved surface, for example, a semi-circular cross-section for smooth rotation and engagement with the third rear hinge cover 430. The second inner side projection 427c is engaged with the third rear hinge cover 430.
2 to 5, the third rear hinge cover 430 is disposed between the first and second rear hinge covers 410 and 420, and the third and fourth elastic shaft members 430a and 430b To rotatably support the first and second rear hinge covers 410 and 420, respectively. The first rear hinge cover 410 and the second rear hinge cover 420 function as folding central axes when folding the flexible display panel 100. The third rear hinge cover 430 is a rear middle hinge cover, Folded with respect to the third rear hinge cover 430. 4 to 5 and 8, the third rear hinge cover 430 according to one example includes a third lower support bar 431, a pair of third edge side walls 432, The third intermediate supporting bar 433, the second upper supporting bar 434, the plurality of third outer connecting projections 435, the plurality of third inner connecting projections 436, and the pair of third rotating axes 437, .
The third lower support bar 431 is provided in a rectangular shape having the same length as that of the first and second rear hinge bars 411 and 421.
The pair of third edge side walls 432 are formed to have a constant height at both edge portions of the third lower support bar 431. The pair of third edge side walls 432 have ninth and tenth shaft support holes 432a and 432b into which the third and fourth elastic shaft members 430a and 430b are inserted. At this time, the ninth shaft support hole 432a is formed by penetrating the outer edge portion of each of the pair of third edge sidewalls 432 in the longitudinal direction Y of the third lower support bar 431. The tenth shaft support hole 432b is formed by penetrating the inner edge portion of each of the pair of third edge sidewalls 432 in the longitudinal direction Y of the third lower support bar 431.
The third middle support bar 433 is perpendicular to the middle of the upper surface of the third lower support bar 431.
The third upper support bar 434 is provided on the upper surface of each of the third edge side wall 432 and the third intermediate support bar 433 so as to overlap with the third lower support bar 431. Accordingly, the remaining middle portion of the third lower support bar 431, except for both edge portions of the third lower support bar 431, the third intermediate support bar 433, and the third upper support bar 434, Shaped cross-section.
The plurality of third outer connecting protrusions 435 may have a predetermined length along the first direction X from the outer surface of the third middle supporting bar 433 and may have a length Y To the first rear cover 200 so as to be spaced apart at regular intervals. At this time, the plurality of third outside connection protrusions 435 are formed in a staggered relation with the plurality of first inside connection protrusions 416 provided in the first rear hinge cover 410, and thereby the third rear hinge cover 430, Has a plurality of third outer insertion spaces (433a) provided between the plurality of third outer connection projections (435).
Each of the plurality of third outer connecting protrusions 435 is inserted into a plurality of first inner insertion spaces 413b provided in the first rear hinge cover 410. [ That is, each of the plurality of third inner connection projections 435 is inserted between the plurality of first inner connection projections 416, and each of the plurality of first inner connection projections 416 is inserted into the plurality of third outer insertion spaces 416 433a. Accordingly, the plurality of third outside connection projections 435 and the plurality of first inside connection projections 416 are engaged with each other in a staggered manner.
Each of the plurality of third outside connection projections 435 has an eleventh shaft support hole (not shown) provided to overlap the ninth shaft support hole 432a.
The plurality of third inner connecting protrusions 436 may have a predetermined length along the first direction X from the inner side of the third intermediate supporting bar 433 and may have a length Y To the second rear cover 300 at regular intervals. Each of the plurality of third inner connecting protrusions 436 has a twelfth shaft supporting hole 436a. A third inner insertion space 433b is provided between the plurality of third inner connection projections 436 on the basis of the longitudinal direction Y of the third intermediate support bar 433.
A plurality of third inner connecting protrusions 436 are provided between the plurality of third outer connecting protrusions 435. That is, the plurality of third outside connection projections 435 and the plurality of third inside connection projections 436 are provided in a zigzag shape with the third intermediate support bar 433 interposed therebetween.
The pair of third rotary shafts 437 are provided at both edge portions of the third upper support bar 434 and function as rotation center axes of the first and second rear hinge covers 410 and 420, respectively. Each of the pair of third rotary axes 437 according to an example includes a third support side wall 437a, a third outer side projection 437b, and a third inner side projection 437c.
The third supporting side wall 437a is vertically provided from the middle of the upper surface of the third upper supporting bar 434 to support the third outside part projection 437b and the third inside part projection 437c.
The third outer side projection 437b protrudes from the upper outer side of the third support side wall 437a so as to overlap with the upper surface of the third upper support bar 434 with a predetermined length. At this time, the third outer portion projection 437b does not protrude outside the vertical line VL1 extending vertically from the outer short side of the third lower support bar 431, And have overlapping protruding lengths. In addition, the projecting end of the third outer portion projection 437b may have a curved surface, e.g., a semi-circular cross-section, for smooth rotation and engagement with the first rear hinge cover 410.
The third outer part projection 437b is overlapped with the upper surface of the third upper support bar 434 by the third support side wall 437a and is spaced apart by a predetermined distance, And a third projection insertion space 437d is provided between the upper support bars 434. In other words, the third outer part projection 437b is arranged to be parallel to the third upper support bar 434 with the third projection insertion space 437d therebetween. The third rear hinge cover 430 is engaged with the first rear hinge cover 410 by inserting the first inner part projection 417c provided in the first rear hinge cover 410 into the third projection insertion space 437d. .
The third inner side projection 437c protrudes from the upper inner side surface of the third support side wall 437a so as to overlap with the upper surface of the third upper support bar 434 with a predetermined length. At this time, the third outer portion projection 437b does not protrude outside the vertical line VL2 extending vertically from the inner short side of the third lower support bar 431, And have overlapping protruding lengths. In addition, the projecting end of the third inner side projection 437c may have a curved surface, e.g., a semi-circular cross-section, for smooth rotation and engagement with the second rear hinge cover 420.
The third inner side part projection 437c is overlapped with the upper surface of the third upper support bar 434 by the third support side wall 437a and is separated from the upper side by a predetermined distance, And a fourth projection insertion space 437e is provided between the upper support bars 434. In other words, the third inner side projection 437c is arranged to be parallel to the third upper support bar 434 with the fourth projection insertion space 437e therebetween. The second inner side projection 427c of the second rear hinge cover 420 is inserted into the fourth projection insertion space 437e so that the third rear hinge cover 430 is engaged with the second rear hinge cover 420 .
In addition, the hinge unit 400 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may further include a fourth rear hinge cover 440, and a fifth rear hinge cover 450.
The fourth rear hinge cover 440 is rotatably connected between the first rear hinge cover 410 and the third rear hinge cover 430. For example, the fourth rear hinge cover 440 is rotatably connected to the first rear hinge cover 410 by the fifth elastic shaft member 440a, and is rotatably connected to the third rear axial hinge cover 410 by the third elastic shaft member 430a. And is rotatably connected to the hinge cover 430. The fourth rear hinge cover 440 according to one example includes a first lower support bar 411, a pair of first edge side walls 412, A first intermediate support bar 413, a first upper support bar 414, a plurality of first outer connection projections 415, a plurality of first inner connection projections 416, and a pair of first rotary axes 417, so that the same reference numerals are assigned to these configurations, and redundant explanations thereof are omitted.
A plurality of first outer connecting protrusions 415 provided in the fourth rear hinge cover 440 are inserted into a first inner insertion space 416 between a plurality of first inner connecting protrusions 416 provided in the first rear hinge cover 410, The first inner connecting protrusions 415 of the fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the first inner connecting protrusions 416 of the first rear hinge cover 410 are engaged with each other in a staggered manner, do.
The plurality of first inner connecting protrusions 416 provided on the fourth rear hinge cover 440 are connected to the third outer connecting spaces 435 between the third outer connecting protrusions 435 provided on the third rear hinge cover 430, The first inner connecting protrusions 416 of the fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the third outer connecting protrusions 435 of the third rear hinge cover 430 are engaged with each other in a staggered manner, do.
The pair of first rotary shafts 417 provided in the fourth rear hinge cover 440 has a first outer part projection 417b, a first inner part projection 417c and a first projection insertion space 417d .
The first outer part projection 417b of the fourth rear hinge cover 440 is vertically engaged with the first inner part projection 417c provided on the first rear hinge cover 410. [ That is, the first inner part projection 417c of the first rear hinge cover 410 is inserted into the first projection insertion space 417d of the fourth rear hinge cover 440, The first inner side part protrusion 417b of the first rear hinge cover 410 and the first inner side part projection 417c of the first rear hinge cover 410 are vertically overlapped with each other so that the fourth rear hinge cover 440 is inserted into the first rear hinge cover 410 ).
The first inner side part projection 417c of the fourth rear hinge cover 440 is inserted into the third projection insertion space 437d provided in the third rear hinge cover 430 so that the fourth rear hinge cover 440 The inner rear part hinge cover 430 and the inner rear part protrusion 417c of the third rear hinge cover 430 are vertically overlapped with each other so that the fourth rear hinge cover 440 does not overlap the third rear hinge cover 430 ).
The fifth rear hinge cover 450 is rotatably connected between the second rear hinge cover 420 and the third rear hinge cover 430. For example, the fifth rear hinge cover 440 is rotatably connected to the second rear hinge cover 420 by the sixth elastic shaft member 450a while being rotatably connected to the third rear hinge cover 420 by the fourth elastic shaft member 430b. And is rotatably connected to the hinge cover 430. The fifth rear hinge cover 450 according to an exemplary embodiment includes a second lower support bar 421, a pair of second edge side walls 422, A second intermediate support bar 423, a second upper support bar 424, a plurality of second outer connection projections 425, a plurality of second inner connection projections 426, and a pair of second rotary axes 427, so that the same reference numerals are assigned to these configurations, and redundant explanations thereof are omitted.
The plurality of second outer connecting protrusions 425 provided on the fifth rear hinge cover 450 are disposed between the plurality of second inner connecting protrusions 426 provided on the second rear hinge cover 420, The second inner connecting protrusions 425 of the fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the second inner connecting protrusions 426 of the second rear hinge cover 420 are engaged with each other in a staggered manner do.
The plurality of second inner connecting protrusions 426 provided on the fifth rear hinge cover 450 are disposed between the third inner connecting protrusions 435 provided on the third rear hinge cover 430, The second inner connecting protrusions 426 of the fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the third inner connecting protrusions 436 of the third rear hinge cover 430 are engaged with each other in a staggered manner do.
The pair of second rotary shafts 427 provided in the fifth rear hinge cover 450 has a second outer part projection 427b, a second inner part projection 427c and a second projection insertion space 427d .
The first outer part projection 427b of the fifth rear hinge cover 450 is vertically engaged with the second inner part projection 427c provided on the second rear hinge cover 420. [ That is, the second inner side partial projection 427c of the second rear hinge cover 420 is inserted into the second projection insertion space 427d of the fifth rear hinge cover 450, The second outer side projection 427b of the second rear hinge cover 420 and the second inner side projection 427c of the second rear hinge cover 420 are vertically overlapped with each other, ).
The second inner side part projection 427c of the fifth rear hinge cover 450 is inserted into the fourth projection insertion space 437e provided in the third rear hinge cover 430, The second inner side part projection 427c and the third inner side part projection 437c of the third rear hinge cover 430 are vertically overlapped with each other so that the fifth rear hinge cover 450 is overlapped with the third rear hinge cover 430 ).
FIG. 9 is a view for explaining the first through sixth elastic shaft members shown in FIG. 3, in which each of the first through sixth elastic shaft members is deformed according to the folding of the flexible display panel.
9, 3 to 5, each of the first through sixth elastic shaft members 410a, 420a, 430a, 430b, 440a, and 450a according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an elastic body having elastic restoring force, It can be a coil spring.
The first elastic shaft member 410a is inserted between the first rear cover 200 and the first rear hinge cover 410 in a staggered fashion. That is, the first elastic shaft member 410a is inserted into the third shaft support hole 412a provided in the first rear hinge cover 410, and then inserted into the first shaft support hole 412a provided in the first rear cover 200, The first rear cover 200 and the first rear hinge cover 410 are supported by alternately inserting the first rear hinge cover 252 and the plurality of fourth shaft supporting holes 415a provided in the first rear hinge cover 410 in this order .
The first elastic shaft member 410a may be bent in a direction perpendicular to the first rear cover 200 and the first rear cover 200 depending on the rotation angle of the first rear cover 200 and the first rear hinge cover 410 when the flexible display panel 100 is folded. The first rear hinge cover 410 and the first rear hinge cover 410 are deformed in a zigzag fashion so that the first rear cover 200 and the first rear hinge cover 410 can be rotated without being separated from each other. The first elastic shaft member 410a provides elastic restoring force to the first rear hinge cover 410 and the first rear hinge cover 410 when the flexible display panel 100 is unfolded, The plurality of first outer connecting protrusions 415 provided on the first rear cover 200 and the plurality of first cover protrusions 250 provided on the first rear cover 200 are engaged with each other without being separated from each other.
The second elastic shaft member 420a is inserted between the second rear cover 300 and the second rear hinge cover 420 in a staggered fashion. That is, after the second elastic shaft member 420a is inserted into the sixth shaft support hole 422a provided in the second rear hinge cover 410, the second shaft support member 420a is inserted into the second shaft support hole 422a provided in the second rear cover 300, The second rear hinge cover 420 and the second rear hinge cover 420 are alternately inserted into the first rear hinge cover 352 and the second rear hinge cover 420 in this order to support the second rear cover 300 and the second rear hinge cover 420 .
The second elastic shaft member 420a may be bent at a predetermined angle with respect to the second rear cover 300 and the second rear cover 300 depending on the rotation angle of the second rear cover 300 and the second rear hinge cover 420, So that the second rear cover 300 and the second rear hinge cover 420 can be rotated without being separated from each other by being deformed in a zigzag form between the first and second rear hinge covers 420 and 420. [ The second elastic shaft member 420a provides an elastic restoring force to the second rear hinge cover 420 and the second rear hinge cover 420 when the flexible display panel 100 is unfolded, 420 and the plurality of second cover protrusions 350 provided on the second rear cover 300 are engaged with each other without being separated from each other.
The fifth elastic shaft member 440a is inserted between the fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the first rear hinge cover 410 in a staggered fashion. That is, the fifth elastic shaft member 440a is inserted into the third shaft supporting hole 412a provided in the fourth rear hinge cover 440, The fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the first rear hinge cover 410 are inserted in the order of the hole 416a and the plurality of fourth shaft support holes 415a provided in the fourth rear hinge cover 440, .
The fourth elastic hinge cover 440a is disposed at a position corresponding to the rotation angle of the fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the first rear hinge cover 410 when the flexible display panel 100 is folded. And the first rear hinge cover 410 so that the fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the first rear hinge cover 410 can be rotated without being separated from each other. The fifth elastic shaft member 440a provides elastic restoring force to the fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the first rear hinge cover 410 when the flexible display panel 100 is unfolded, The plurality of first inner connecting protrusions 416 provided on the first rear hinge cover 410 and the plurality of first outer connecting protrusions 415 provided on the fourth rear hinge cover 440 are engaged with each other without being separated from each other.
The sixth elastic shaft member 450a is inserted between the fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the second rear hinge cover 420 in a staggered fashion. In other words, the sixth elastic shaft member 450a is inserted into the sixth shaft support hole 422a provided in the fifth rear hinge cover 450, and then the plurality of eighth shaft supports 450a provided in the second rear hinge cover 420, The fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the second rear hinge cover 420 are inserted through the holes 426a and the seventh rear support hinge cover 450, .
The fifth elastic hinge cover 450a may be disposed at a position corresponding to the rotation angle of the fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the second rear hinge cover 420 when the flexible display panel 100 is folded. And the second rear hinge cover 420, so that the fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the second rear hinge cover 420 can be rotated without being separated from each other. The sixth elastic shaft member 450a provides an elastic restoring force to the fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the second rear hinge cover 420 when the flexible display panel 100 is extended, The plurality of second outside connection projections 426 provided on the first rear hinge cover 420 and the plurality of second inside connection projections 425 provided on the fifth rear hinge cover 450 are engaged with each other without being separated from each other.
The third elastic shaft member 430a is inserted in a staggered fashion between the third rear hinge cover 430 and the fourth rear hinge cover 440. That is, the third elastic shaft member 430a is inserted into the ninth shaft support hole 432a provided in the third rear hinge cover 430, The fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the third rear hinge cover 430 are inserted into the holes 416a and the third rear hinge cover 430 alternately in order, .
The third elastic shaft member 430a is folded by the fourth rear hinge cover 440 in accordance with the rotation angle of the fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the third rear hinge cover 430 when the flexible display panel 100 is folded. And the third rear hinge cover 430 so that the fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the third rear hinge cover 430 can be rotated without being separated from each other. The third elastic shaft member 430a provides an elastic restoring force to the fourth rear hinge cover 440 and the third rear hinge cover 430 when the flexible display panel 100 is unfolded, The plurality of third outer connection projections 435 provided on the first rear hinge cover 430 and the plurality of first inner connection protrusions 416 provided on the fourth rear hinge cover 440 are engaged with each other without being separated from each other.
The fourth elastic shaft member 430b is inserted between the third rear hinge cover 430 and the fifth rear hinge cover 450 in a staggered fashion. That is, the fourth elastic shaft member 430b is inserted into the tenth shaft support hole 432b provided in the third rear hinge cover 430, and then the plurality of eighth shaft supports 430b provided in the fifth rear hinge cover 450, The fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the third rear hinge cover 430 are inserted into the hole 426a and the plurality of twelfth shaft supporting holes 436a provided in the third rear hinge cover 430 in this order, .
The fourth elastic shaft member 430b is folded and folded by the fifth rear hinge cover 450 according to the rotation angle of the fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the third rear hinge cover 430 when the flexible display panel 100 is folded. And the third rear hinge cover 430 so that the fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the third rear hinge cover 430 can be rotated without being separated from each other. The fourth elastic shaft member 430b provides elastic restoring force to the fifth rear hinge cover 450 and the third rear hinge cover 430 when the flexible display panel 100 is extended, The plurality of third inner connection projections 436 provided on the first rear hinge cover 430 and the plurality of second outer connection projections 426 provided on the fifth rear hinge cover 450 are engaged with each other without being separated from each other.
10A is a rear perspective view showing an unfolded state of the foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along a line III-III 'shown in FIG. 10A, Sectional view of the folding type display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
10A, a foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes first to sixth elastic shaft members (not shown) of the hinge unit 400 when the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 are extended, The first and second display areas and the bending display area of the flexible display panel are expanded in a planar state by elastic restoring forces of the first and second display areas 410a, 420a, 430a, 430b, 440a, and 450a.
The first and second rear covers 200 and 300 and the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410 and 420 may be opened and closed when the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 are unfolded, The partial protrusions 240, 340, 417b, 417c, 427b, 427c, 437b, and 437c provided on the respective side walls 430, 440, and 450 are vertically engaged with each other. Accordingly, the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 may be disposed between the first part protrusion 240 of the first rear cover 200 and the second part protrusion 240 of the second rear cover 300, And is held by the protrusion 340 to maintain the horizontal state. The bending indication area BDA defined in the flexible display panel 100 is formed with the connecting protrusions 417b, 417b provided on the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, 427b, and 437b to maintain the horizontal state.
The elastic restoring force of each of the first to sixth elastic shaft members 410a, 420a, 430a, 430b, 440a, and 450a when the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 are unfolded, The connection protrusions 250, 350, 415, 425, 426, and 420 provided on the first and second rear cover 200 and 300 and the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, 435, and 436 are interdigitated with each other. Accordingly, the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 may be disposed between the first cover protrusion 250 of the first rear cover 200 and the second cover protrusion 250 of the second rear cover 300. [ And is maintained in a horizontal state by being supported by the protrusions 350. [ 6 to 8, the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, and 430 shown in Figs. 6 to 8, respectively, except for the both edge portions of the bending display area BDA defined in the flexible display panel 100, 440, and 450, respectively, to be held by the upper support bars 414, 424, and 434 to maintain a horizontal state.
11A is a rear perspective view showing a half-folded state of the foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V 'shown in FIG. 11A, Sectional view of the folding display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
11A, when the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 are rotated so as to face each other, the first through sixth elastic shaft members 410a and 410b are rotated, 420a, 430a, 430b, 440a, and 450a are deformed into zigzags according to the rotational angles of the first and second rear covers 200 and 300, respectively, thereby rotating the third rear hinge cover 430 The first and fourth rear hinge covers 410 and 440 rotate in the first rotation direction and the second and fifth rear hinge covers 420 and 450 rotate in the second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction do. As the distance between the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440 and 450 gradually increases, the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440 and 450 And the bending display area of the flexible display panel is folded at a predetermined curvature along the bending guide surface.
The first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 may be disposed at the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450, respectively, when the first and second rear covers 200, 420a, 430a, 430b, 440a, and 450a of the first to sixth elastic shaft members 410a, 420a, and 450a. At this time, the partial protrusions 240, 340, 417c, and 427c provided on the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 and the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, The first and fourth rear hinge covers 410 and 440 are rotated in the first rotation direction with the third rear hinge cover 430 as the rotation center axis while the rotary shaft RA is rotated, The hinge covers 420 and 450 are rotated in the second rotation direction. Accordingly, each of the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 is curved to form a curved bending guide surface, and the bending display area of the flexible display panel is bent And is folded along a guide surface with a predetermined curvature.
The deformation of each of the first through sixth elastic shaft members 410a, 420a, 430a, 430b, 440a, 450a when the first and second rear covers 200, 300 are folded in half, The connection protrusions 250, 350, 415, 425, 426, and 420 provided on the first and second rear cover 200 and 300 and the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, 435, and 436 are spaced apart from each other. Accordingly, each of the upper support bars 414, 424, and 434 of the first through fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 shown in FIGS. And the bending display area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 is folded along the bending guide surface with a predetermined curvature.
12A is a rear perspective view showing a folded state of the folding display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 12B is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII 'shown in FIG. 12A, Sectional view of a foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG.
12A, when the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 are further rotated to be folded, the first to sixth elastic shaft members 410a, Each of the first through fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440 and 450 is spaced apart from each other by a maximum distance according to the additional zigzag shape of each of the first through fourth hinge covers 420a, 430a, 430b, 440a, And the bending display area of the flexible display panel is folded at a curvature set along the bending guide surface.
The first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 may be formed of first to fourth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450, respectively, when the first and second rear covers 200, 300 are folded, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6D, 6D, 6D, 6D, 6D, 6D, 6D, At this time, the first and fourth rear hinge covers 410 and 440 are disposed at the first and fourth rear hinge covers 410 and 440 with the third rear hinge cover 430 as a rotation center axis while rotating the partial protrusions 240, 340, 417c, and 427c, And the second and fifth rear hinge covers 420 and 450 are further rotated along the second rotation direction. Accordingly, each of the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, 430, 440, and 450 is spaced apart from each other by a maximum distance to form a curved bending guide surface, and the bending display of the flexible display panel 100 The area BDA is folded at a curvature set along the bending guide surface.
The first and second elastic shafts 410a, 420a, 430a, 430b, 440a, and 450a are deformed when the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 are folded, The connection protrusions 250, 350, 415, 425, 426, 435, and 436 are spaced apart from each other to a maximum extent. 6 to 8, the first to fifth rear hinge covers 410, 420, and 420 shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are formed in the middle portion except for both edge portions of the bending display area BDA defined in the flexible display panel 100, Each of the upper support bars 414, 424 and 434 is curved to form a curved bending guide surface and the bending indication area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 And is curved at a curvature set along the bending guide surface.
The flexible display panel 100 folded at a predetermined curvature according to the folding of the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 is elastically deformed in a zigzag form when the first and second rear covers 200 and 300 are extended The first to sixth elastic shaft members 410a, 420a, 430a, 430b, 440a, and 450a are unfolded semi-automatically as they are restored in a linear shape according to the elastic restoring force.
In the foldable display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the flexible display panel is folded, the spacing of the plurality of rear hinge covers is changed according to the deformation of the elastic shaft member, so that a curved bending guide surface is formed on the hinge, It is possible to prevent flexing of the flexible display panel when the display panel is folded and unfolded, thereby improving the reliability of the flexible display panel.
13 is an exploded perspective view for explaining a foldable display device according to another example of the present invention, FIG. 14 is a rear perspective view of the panel support frame shown in FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is a cross- Which is a further construction of the panel support frame. Accordingly, only the configuration related to the panel support frame will be described in the following description.
13 to 15, the panel support frame 600 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the first and second areas of the flexible display panel 100 to support the bending display area BDA And housed in the first and second rear covers 200 and 300. That is, the panel support frame 600 is coupled to the rear surface of the flexible display panel 100 and guides the folding and unfolding of the flexible display panel 100 with respect to the bending display area BDA. To this end, the panel support frame 600 according to an example includes a bending member 611, first and second support members 613 and 615.
The bending member 611 supports the bending indication area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 and guides the bending indication area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 to bend at a predetermined curvature. The bending member 611 is bonded to the bending display region BDA of the flexible display panel 100 without being physically coupled to the flexible display panel 100 by an adhesive member such as an adhesive or a double- And serves as a support for supporting the bending portion. For this purpose, the bending member 611 may be made of any one of soft material (or soft material), for example, rubber, silicon, polyurethane, and polyvinyl chloride It may contain two or more materials.
The bending member 611 according to an example includes a body 611a, a first outside protrusion 611b, and a second outside protrusion 611c.
The body 611a overlaps the bending indication area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 and supports the bending indication area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 or the bending indication area BDA of the flexible display panel 100, do. The body 611a according to one example may include a bending portion A and first and second bending buffer portions B1 and B2.
The bending portion A is defined as a center portion of the body 611a and is superposed on the bending display region BDA of the flexible display panel 100. [ The bending portion A is made of only soft material and bent according to the bending of the bending indication region BDA. The length of the bending portion A may be set equal to the length of the bending display region BDA defined in the flexible display panel 100 with respect to the longitudinal direction X of the display panel 100, BDA). &Lt; / RTI &gt; For example, the first length of the bending portion A is set according to the folding radial circumference, and can be set to at least 30% of the radial circumference to be folded with a natural curvature. The maximum length of the bending portion A is, It is desirable to set the radius of the member 611 to within 180% of the circumference of the radius in order to maintain rigidity.
The first and second bending buffer units B1 and B2 are provided at both edges of the bending unit A so as to be aligned with each other as a bending buffer area and are provided in the bending display area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 Can be superimposed on the inner edge portions of the display areas DA1 and DA2 in contact with each other. The first bending buffer unit B1 is provided at one side edge of the body 611a or the bending unit A and the second bending buffer unit B2 is provided at a side of the body 611a, As shown in Fig. The second length of each of the first and second bending buffer units B1 and B2 is preferably set to 10% or more and 70% or less of the length of the bending portion A in order to maintain rigidity of the bending member 611 Do. Each of the first and second bending buffer portions B1 and B2 is made of only soft material so that the bending indication region BDA can maintain a natural curvature when the flexible display panel 100 is bent.
The first outer protrusion 611b is provided on one side of the body 611a and overlaps with the first support member 613. The first outer protrusion 611b protrudes toward the first support member 613 to have a predetermined length from one side of the body 611a, more specifically, from the bottom of the first long side of the body 611a, 1 support member 613, as shown in Fig.
The second outer protrusion 611c is provided on the other side of the body 611a and overlapped with the second support member 615 so as to be parallel to the first outer protrusion 611b with the body 611a therebetween. The second outer protrusion 611c protrudes toward the second support member 615 from the other side of the body 611a, more specifically, from the bottom of the second long side of the body 611a toward the second support member 615, 2 support member 615. The inner edge portion of the support member 615 is overlapped.
In addition, the bending member 611 according to the first example further includes a length compensation pattern 611d provided on the lower surface of the body 611a opposite to the upper surface of the body 611a directly facing the flexible display panel 100 can do.
The length compensating pattern 611d is formed so as to have a constant spacing along the longitudinal direction X of the body 611a (or in the direction of the short side) in parallel with the width direction Y (or the longitudinal direction of the long side) of the body 611a And may be provided on the bottom surface of the body 611a in a concavo-convex form. The concavo-convex pattern 611d may include a plurality of slits provided on a lower surface of the bending portion A so as to be parallel to a long side of the body 611a while having a predetermined width. The length compensation pattern 611d compensates for a change in the length of the flexible display panel 100 by repeatedly folding the flexible display panel 100 or changing the spacing between adjacent slits when the flexible display panel 100 is unfolded, The bending display area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 is bent at a set curvature while preventing the bending of the bending portion BDA. The width and depth of each of the plurality of slits may be set to correspond to the bending curvature of the bending indication area BDA.
In addition, the length compensation pattern 611d may be provided on the upper surface of the body 611a, that is, the supporting surface of the body 611a that supports the bending display area BDA of the flexible display panel 100. In this case, A touch unevenness may be caused by the uneven pattern when the display panel 100 is touched. Accordingly, it is preferable that the length compensation pattern 611d is provided on the lower surface of the body 611a.
The first support member 613 is coupled to one side of the bending member 611 to support the first display area DA1 of the flexible display panel 100. [ The inner edge portion of the first support member 613 and one side of the bending member 611 are overlapped with each other and physically coupled to each other. The first support member 613 is physically coupled to the first panel rear portion of the flexible display panel 100 that overlaps the first display area DA1 of the flexible display panel 100, . For this, the first support member 613 may be made of a hard material having a relatively higher hardness than the bending member 611, for example, a plastic material or a metal material.
The first support member 613 according to an example includes a first base plate 613a, and a first inner protrusion 613b.
The first base plate 613a overlaps the first display area DA1 of the flexible display panel 100 and supports the rear panel of the first panel of the flexible display panel 100. [ At this time, the first base plate 613a may be physically coupled to the rear surface of the first panel by an adhesive member (not shown). The inner surface of the first base plate 613a directly facing the first outer projecting portion 611b of the bending member 611 is physically engaged with the side surface of the first outer projecting portion 611b.
The first inner protrusion 613b is provided on the inner surface of the first base plate 613a and overlaps with the first outer protrusion 611b of the bending member 611 to cover the upper surface of the first outer protrusion 611b and the upper surface of the body 611a Lt; / RTI &gt; The first inner protrusion 613b protrudes toward the bending member 611 so as to have a predetermined length from the inner side of the first base plate 613a, more specifically, from the upper portion of the inner short side of the first base plate 613a, Is overlapped with the first outer protrusion 611b of the first protrusion 611. At this time, the first inner protrusion 613b and the first outer protrusion 611b may have the same length. The length of each of the first inner protruding portion 613b and the first outer protruding portion 611b is set such that a sufficient bonding area is maintained between the bending member 611 and the first supporting member 613, Can be set to 10% or more of the length of the portion (A).
The first support member 613 according to an exemplary embodiment may further include first and second rounded portions R1 and R2 provided at corner portions of a first inner protrusion 613b coupled to the bending member 611 .
The first rounding portion R1 is provided at an edge portion between the first base plate 613a and the first inner protrusion 613b at a constant curvature. The second rounding portion R2 is provided at an edge portion of the first inner protruding portion 613b corresponding to an edge portion provided between the body 611a of the bending member 611 and the first outer protruding portion 611b with a constant curvature . The first and second rounding portions R1 and R2 increase the joining area between the bending member 611 having different materials and the first support member 613 and the bending member 611 and the first support member 613 ) Is increased.
The second support member 615 is coupled to the other side of the bending member 611 to support the second display area DA2 of the flexible display panel 100. [ The inner edge portion of the second support member 615 and the other side of the bending member 611 overlap with each other and are physically coupled to each other. The second support member 615 is physically coupled to the second panel rear portion of the flexible display panel 100 that overlaps the second display area DA2 of the flexible display panel 100, . The second support member 615 may be made of the same hard material as the first support member 615 while having a symmetrical structure with respect to the first support member 615 with respect to the center of the bending portion A. [
The second support member 615 according to one example includes a second base plate 615a, and a second inner protrusion 615b.
The second base plate 615a overlaps the second display area DA2 of the flexible display panel 100 and supports the rear panel of the second panel of the flexible display panel 100. [ At this time, the second base plate 615a may be physically coupled to the rear surface of the second panel by an adhesive member (not shown). The inner surface of the second base plate 615a, which directly faces the second outer projecting portion 611c of the bending member 611, is physically engaged with the side surface of the second outer projecting portion 611c.
The second inner protrusion 615b is provided on the inner surface of the second base plate 615a and overlaps the second outer protrusion 611c of the bending member 611 to cover the upper surface of the second outer protrusion 611c and the upper surface of the body 611a As shown in FIG. The second inner protrusion 615b protrudes toward the bending member 611 so as to have a predetermined length from the inner side of the second base plate 615a, more specifically, from the upper portion of the inner short side of the second base plate 615a, And overlaps with the second outer protrusion 611c of the second protrusion 611. At this time, the second inner protrusion 615b and the second outer protrusion 611c may have the same length.
The first support member 615 according to one example may further include third and fourth rounding portions R3 and R4 provided at corner portions of the second inner protrusion 615b coupled with the bending member 611 .
The third rounding portion R3 is provided at a corner portion between the second base plate 615a and the second inner protrusion 615b at a constant curvature. The fourth rounding part R4 is provided at an edge portion of the second inner protrusion 615b corresponding to a corner portion provided between the body 611a of the bending member 611 and the second outer protrusion 611c at a constant curvature . The third and fourth rounding portions R3 and R4 increase the joining area between the bending member 611 and the second support member 615 having different materials so that the bending member 611 and the second support member 615 ) Is increased.
In addition, the panel support frame 600 according to the first example of the present invention further includes a plurality of first to fourth bosses 613c, 615c, 613d, and 615d.
The plurality of first bosses 613c protrude from the first support member 613 to support one side of the bending member 611. [ That is, the plurality of first bosses 613c are provided at regular intervals on the lower surface of the first inner protruding portion 613b so as to vertically penetrate the first outer protruding portion 611b of the bending member 611. [ Each of the plurality of first bosses 613c protrudes below the lower surface of the first outer protrusion 611b so as to have a circular columnar shape. Each of the plurality of first bosses 613c includes a screw hole provided at the center of the lower end portion. Each of the plurality of first bosses 613c vertically penetrates the first outer projection 611b of the bending member 611 so that the bending member 611 and / 613 are folded without bending. Each of the plurality of first bosses 613c is coupled to the first panel support portion 230 of the first rear cover 200 by a fastening member (not shown) such as a screw fastened to the screw hole, And the inner edge portion of the first panel cover 613 is coupled to the first panel support portion 230 of the first rear cover 200. To this end, the first panel support portion 230 of the first rear cover 200 is provided with a plurality of first screw penetration holes 262 which are overlapped with the plurality of first bosses 613c, respectively.
The plurality of second bosses 615c protrude from the second support member 615 to support the other side of the bending member 611. [ That is, the plurality of second bosses 615c are provided at regular intervals on the lower surface of the second inner protrusion 615b so as to vertically penetrate the second outer protrusion 611c of the bending member 611. [ Each of the plurality of second bosses 615c protrudes below the lower surface of the second outer protrusion 611c so as to have a circular columnar shape. Each of the plurality of second bosses 615c includes a screw hole provided at the center of the lower end portion. Each of the plurality of second bosses 615c vertically penetrates the second outer protrusion 611c of the bending member 611 so that the bending member 611 and / 615 are folded without bending. Each of the plurality of second bosses 615c is coupled to the second panel support portion 330 of the second rear cover 300 by a fastening member (not shown) such as a screw fastened to the screw hole, And the inner edge portion of the second panel cover 615 to the second panel support portion 330 of the second rear cover 300. The second panel support portion 330 of the second rear cover 300 is provided with a plurality of second screw through holes 362 which are overlapped with the plurality of second bosses 615c.
The plurality of third bosses 613d protrude from the first support member 613. That is, the plurality of third bosses 613d are vertically provided so as to be spaced apart from the lower surface of the outer edge portion of the first base plate 613a at regular intervals. Each of the plurality of third bosses 613d may have a circular column shape. Each of the plurality of third bosses 613d includes a screw hole provided at the center of the lower end portion. Each of the plurality of third bosses 613d is coupled to the first bottom surface 210 of the first rear cover 200 by fastening members (not shown) such as screws fastened to the screw holes, 613 to the first bottom surface 210 of the first rear cover 200. To this end, the first bottom surface 210 of the first rear cover 200 is provided with a plurality of third screw through holes 264 which are overlapped with a plurality of third bosses 613d, respectively.
The plurality of fourth bosses 615d protrude from the second support member 615. [ That is, the plurality of fourth bosses 615d are vertically provided so as to be spaced apart from the lower surface of the outer edge portion of the second base plate 615a. Each of the plurality of fourth bosses 615d may have a circular column shape. Each of the plurality of fourth bosses 615d includes a screw hole provided at the center of the lower end portion. Each of the plurality of fourth bosses 615d is coupled to the second bottom surface 310 of the second rear cover 300 by a fastening member (not shown) such as a screw fastened to the screw hole, 615 to the second bottom surface 310 of the second rear cover 300. To this end, the second bottom surface 310 of the second rear cover 300 is provided with a plurality of fourth screw through holes 364 which are superimposed on each of the plurality of fourth bosses 615d.
The bending member 611 and the first and second support members 613 and 615 may be integrated with each other by a double injection method or an insert injection method using a soft material and a hard material. Accordingly, the panel support frame 600 according to an exemplary embodiment includes the first and second support members 613 and 615 made of a hard material and the bending member 611 made of a soft material, A soft material portion M1, a dissimilar material portion M2, and a hard material portion M3.
The soft material portion M1 is a single material region defined by the body 611a of the bending member 611. The bending indication region BDA supports the bending indication region BDA of the flexible display panel 100, As shown in FIG.
The dissimilar material M2 is a region of overlap between the first and second support members 613 and 615 and the bending member 611, that is, a soft material and a hard material, To increase the jointing area between different materials by increasing the bonding area of the two materials while minimizing the touch disturbance caused by the touch.
The hard material region M3 is a single material region defined by the base plates 613a and 615a of the first and second support members 613 and 615, Maintains flatness.
The panel support frame 600 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is formed and coupled so that the first and second support members 613 and 615 of hard material and the soft material bending member 611 overlap each other, The peeling phenomenon between the bending member 611 and the support members 613 and 615 can be prevented even at the time of repeated folding due to the wide joining area between the support member 613 and the support members 613 and 615. The panel support frame 600 is physically coupled to the lower surface of the flexible display panel 100 to maintain the rigidity of the flexible display panel 100. Even when the flexible display panel 100 is repeatedly folded, The flexible display panel 100 can be stably protected and the bending curvature of the bending indication area BDA can be maintained when the flexible display panel 100 is folded and the bending indication area BDA So that the flexible display panel 100 can be maintained in a planar state. The panel support frame 600 according to an exemplary embodiment is physically coupled to the lower surface of the flexible display panel 100 except for the bending display area BDA so as to be integrated with the flexible display panel 100 to facilitate the conveyance of the flexible display panel 100, Thereby improving the assemblability between the display panel 100 and the housing.
16, the panel support frame 600 includes a first support member 613 and a second support member 613 which are made of a hard material and are coupled to both sides of a bending member 611 made of soft material, The bending of the flexible display panel 100 can be performed by an inner bending method. For example, the panel support frame 600 may be formed by folding the second support member 615 onto the first support member 613 in accordance with the folding of the first and second back covers 200 and 300, The first display area DA1 and the second display area DA2 of the flexible display panel 100 are directly opposed to each other.
The bosses 613c and 615c provided on the first and second support members 613 and 615 fold the flexible display panel 100 without twisting when the flexible display panel 100 is folded. The gap between adjacent slits is increased according to the tensile force generated on the lower surface of the bending member 611 so that the length of the bending member 611, So that the bending display area BDA of the flexible flexible display panel 100 is bent at a natural curvature without wrinkles.
The foldable display device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention may have the same effects as those of the foldable display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In particular, the panel support frame 600 supporting the flexible display panel 100 may include The touch disturbance caused in the display areas DA1 and DA2 and the bending display area BDA of the flexible display panel 100 can be minimized by touching the first and second rear covers 200 and 300, The rigidity of the flexible display panel 100 can be compensated by the support frame 600 and the bending display area of the expanded flexible display panel can be maintained in a planar state.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the general inventive concept as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. Will be clear to those who have knowledge of. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims, and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.
100: Flexible display panel 112: Display
200: first rear cover 300: second rear cover
400: hinge portion 410: first rear hinge cover
410a: first elastic shaft member 420: second rear hinge cover
420a: second elastic shaft member 430: third rear hinge cover
430a: third elastic shaft member 430b: fourth elastic shaft member
440: fourth rear hinge cover 440a: fifth elastic shaft member
450: fifth rear hinge cover 450a: sixth elastic shaft member
500: front cover 600: panel supporting frame
611: bending member 613: first supporting member
615: second supporting member
A flexible display panel that expands or collapses based on a bending display area;
A first rear cover for supporting a first area of the display panel;
A second rear cover for supporting a second area of the display panel; And
And a hinge portion connected between the first and second rear covers,
The hinge unit includes:
A plurality of rear hinge covers guiding the spreading and folding of the bending display area; And
And a plurality of elastic shafts supporting the two adjacent rear hinge covers and changing the spacing between the adjacent two rear hinge covers when the bending display area is unfolded or folded.
Wherein each of the plurality of elastic shaft members is deformed in a zigzag form between the two adjacent rear hinge covers when the flexible display panel is folded.
Wherein each of the plurality of elastic shaft members is a coil spring.
Wherein each of the plurality of elastic shaft members is interlaced between the two adjacent rear hinge covers.
Wherein each of the plurality of rear hinge covers comprises:
Lower support bar;
An intermediate support bar provided on an upper surface of the lower support bar;
An upper support bar provided on an upper surface of the intermediate support bar so as to overlap with the lower support bar;
A plurality of outer connection protrusions provided on an outer surface of the intermediate support bar;
A plurality of inner connection protrusions provided on an inner surface of the intermediate support bar so as to be offset from each of the plurality of outer connection protrusions; And
And a pair of rotation axis members provided at both edge portions of the upper support bar.
The plurality of outer connecting projections provided on one of the rear hinge covers of the adjacent two rear hinge covers are connected by the elastic shaft member to the plurality of inner connecting portions provided on the rear hinge cover of the other one of the two adjacent rear hinge covers, A folding display device that engages in a staggered fashion.
The pair of rotating shaft members
A support side wall provided perpendicularly to an upper surface of the upper support bar;
An outer side projection protruding from an outer side surface of the supporting side wall and overlapping the upper side support bar with a projection insertion space interposed therebetween; And
And an inner partial projection projecting from the inner side surface of the supporting side wall so as to be parallel to the upper support bar.
The first rear cover may include a first cover protrusion protruded to be inserted into the protrusion insertion space of the adjacent rear hinge cover and a plurality of first partial protrusions interlaced with the plurality of outer connection protrusions provided on the adjacent rear hinge cover In addition,
The second rear cover includes a second cover protrusion protruded to be inserted into the protrusion insertion space of the adjacent rear hinge cover and a plurality of second partial protrusions engaged with the plurality of outer connection protrusions provided in the adjacent rear hinge cover in a staggered manner A foldable display device.
Wherein the projecting end of each of the outer partial projection, the inner partial projection, the first and second cover projections is rounded.
Wherein each of the rear hinge covers has a symmetrical structure with respect to the rear middle hinge cover, except for the rear middle hinge cover of the plurality of rear hinge covers.
Wherein each of the plurality of rear hinge covers is folded with respect to the rear middle hinge cover, except for the rear middle hinge cover.
Further comprising a panel support frame coupled to the first and second areas of the flexible display panel to support the bending display area and received in the first and second back covers.
The panel support frame includes:
A bending member for supporting a bending display region of the flexible display panel;
A first support member coupled to one side of the bending member to overlap with the first support member; And
And a second support member coupled to overlap with the other side of the bending member.
Wherein the bending member is made of a soft material,
Wherein each of the first and second support members has a higher hardness than the bending member.
The bending member
A first outer protrusion protruding from one side of the body and coupled with the first support member; And
And a second outer projection projecting from one side of the body and coupled with the second support member.
Wherein the bending member further comprises a length compensation pattern provided on a lower surface of the body.
Wherein the first support member includes a first inner protrusion coupled with the first outer protrusion,
The second support member includes a second inner protrusion coupled with the second outer protrusion,
Wherein corner portions of each of the first and second inner protrusions coupled to the bending member are rounded.
A plurality of first bosses protruding from the first support member to support one side of the bending member and fixed to the first rear cover by screws; And
Further comprising a plurality of second bosses protruding from the second support member to support the other side of the bending member and fixed to the second rear cover by screws.
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