Electronic Devices with Translating Flexible Display and Corresponding Methods

Abstract

An electronic device includes a single device housing with a translation surface and a translation mechanism situated within the housing. A blade assembly, carrying a flexible display, is slidably coupled to the housing by the translation mechanism and can move between at least a retracted position and an extended position. The device features a moveable slot filler configured to fill at least one slot defined by the translation surface when the blade assembly is in the extended position and expose the slot when the blade assembly is in the retracted position. The moveable slot filler can be rigid, deformable, or comprise a flexible membrane, and operates in synchrony with the blade assembly to prevent debris ingress and maintain the device's aesthetic appeal.

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