US 12,594,747 B2 · Bezels for foldable displays

Abstract

A multi-layer bezel for a flexible information handling system (IHS) display may include a die-cut polycarbonate rectangular frame layer, a die cut low durometer foam layer, aligned with and disposed below the polycarbonate rectangular frame layer and a polymer layer aligned with the polycarbonate rectangular frame layer. In various implementations the rectangular frame layer may have a first open-sided rectangular frame segment and a complementary second open-sided rectangular frame segment. The die-cut polycarbonate may be transparent and back-printed with sensor openings for IHS components. The bezel may be a multi-layer stack-up that is die cut to define the bezel. Alternatively, the bezel may be defined by a domed polyurethane upper layer disposed on the die cut polycarbonate rectangular frame layer on a side of the polycarbonate rectangular frame layer opposite the die cut low durometer foam layer.

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Dependent claims

A multi-layer bezel for a flexible information handling system (IHS) display comprising:

a polycarbonate rectangular frame layer comprising two thin transparent polycarbonate sheets and at least one elastomer strip disposed between adjacent edges of the polycarbonate sheets, wherein the frame layer is folded along the at least one elastomer strip;
a polymer layer aligned with the polycarbonate rectangular frame layer, wherein the polymer layer is disposed beneath the frame layer and adhered to the polycarbonate sheets and to the at least one elastomer strip of the frame layer;
and
a die-cut foam layer, aligned with and disposed below the polymer layer and sealing the bezel to a panel of the display.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Bezels for foldable displays

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Bezels for foldable displays

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Abstract

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