Samsung’s Triple folding mechanism Patent
Samsung Patents Innovative Triple-Folding Mechanism
Samsung has previously patented a triple-folding mechanism, but this technology has yet to appear in a Samsung Foldable phone. This innovative folding technology features a flexible screen that can be extended or wrapped as needed. Diagrams reveal that the panel can be folded at a right angle, creating a curved, waterfall-like display area. Another diagram shows the screen bent 180 degrees, forming a semi-circular display.
Remarkably, the patent suggests that this panel’s versatility extends to the possibility of wearing the handset on your wrist.
The patent outlines that Samsung aims to achieve this flexibility with a combination of a controller, a folding sensor unit, and a foldable display. The folding sensor unit includes a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, a piezo sensor, and a pressure sensor. Although the patent doesn’t provide detailed workings of the mechanism, it notes that the display retains its functionality even when bent, thanks to the folding sensor. The controller will interact with both the foldable display and the sensors to register touch inputs across all four display regions.
While this patent filing does not indicate when or if this technology will reach production, its design promises to be groundbreaking and attention-grabbing if it eventually becomes available.
Samsung has previously patented a triple-folding mechanism, but this technology has yet to appear in a Samsung Foldable phone. This innovative folding technology features a flexible screen that can be extended or wrapped as needed. Diagrams reveal that the panel can be folded at a right angle, creating a curved, waterfall-like display area. Another diagram shows the screen bent 180 degrees, forming a semi-circular display.
Remarkably, the patent suggests that this panel’s versatility extends to the possibility of wearing the handset on your wrist.
The patent outlines that Samsung aims to achieve this flexibility with a combination of a controller, a folding sensor unit, and a foldable display. The folding sensor unit includes a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, a piezo sensor, and a pressure sensor. Although the patent doesn’t provide detailed workings of the mechanism, it notes that the display retains its functionality even when bent, thanks to the folding sensor. The controller will interact with both the foldable display and the sensors to register touch inputs across all four display regions.
While this patent filing does not indicate when or if this technology will reach production, its design promises to be groundbreaking and attention-grabbing if it eventually becomes available.