Abstract: A display device has unfoldable areas and a foldable area between the unfoldable areas. The display device includes a display module and a plate that supports the display module under the display module. The plate defines opening patterns overlapping the foldable area. A first adhesive layer is between the display module and the plate and overlaps at least the unfoldable areas, and a polyolefin-based resin fills the opening patterns.

Abstract: The display device includes a display panel, and a protective member on a surface of the display panel, wherein the protective member includes a base layer, a primer layer on the base layer and including fillers, and an antistatic layer on the primer layer, wherein a thickness of the antistatic layer is smaller than a particle size of the fillers.

Abstract: A display device includes: a panel assembly including a display panel; a bracket to which the panel assembly is attached; and a buffer layer between the panel assembly and the bracket, and the buffer layer includes: a first portion having a first elastic modulus; and a second portion surrounded by the first portion and having a second elastic modulus that is less than the first elastic modulus.

Abstract: A foldable display device may include a display panel, first-set light control members, and second-set light control members. The display panel may include a first display portion, a second display portion, and a folding portion disposed between the first display portion and the second display portion. The first-set light control members may overlap the first display portion and may extend parallel to each other. The second-set light control members may overlap the second display portion and may extend parallel to each other.

Abstract: A display device includes: a panel assembly including a display panel; a bracket to which the panel assembly is attached; and a buffer layer between the panel assembly and the bracket, and the buffer layer includes: a first portion having a first elastic modulus; and a second portion surrounded by the first portion and having a second elastic modulus that is less than the first elastic modulus.

Abstract: A protection film for an electronic device includes an adhesive layer including a first surface to which an electronic device is attached, and a film layer which contacts a second surface of the adhesive layer and includes at least one member, where a thickness of the adhesive layer satisfies Inequality 1: z?(5.1x+57.4)·ln(y)?(14.7x+140.5), where z is the thickness of the adhesive layer in terms of micrometers, x is a modulus of a member of the film layer which directly contacts the adhesive layer in terms of gigapascals, and y is a total thickness of the film layer in terms of micrometers.

Abstract: A display device includes: a panel assembly including a display panel; a bracket to which the panel assembly is attached; and a buffer layer between the panel assembly and the bracket, and the buffer layer includes: a first portion having a first elastic modulus; and a second portion surrounded by the first portion and having a second elastic modulus that is less than the first elastic modulus.

Abstract: A protection film for an electronic device includes an adhesive layer including a first surface to which an electronic device is attached, and a film layer which contacts a second surface of the adhesive layer and includes at least one member, where a thickness of the adhesive layer satisfies Inequality 1: z?(5.1x+57.4)·ln(y)?(14.7x+140.5) where z is the thickness of the adhesive layer in terms of micrometers, x is a modulus of a member of the film layer which directly contacts the adhesive layer in terms of gigapascals, and y is a total thickness of the film layer in terms of micrometers.

Abstract: A protection film for an electronic device includes an adhesive layer including a first surface to which an electronic device is attached, and a film layer which contacts a second surface of the adhesive layer and includes at least one member, where a thickness of the adhesive layer satisfies Inequality 1: z?(5.1x+57.4)·ln(y)?(14.7x+140.5), where z is the thickness of the adhesive layer in terms of micrometers, x is a modulus of a member of the film layer which directly contacts the adhesive layer in terms of gigapascals, and y is a total thickness of the film layer in terms of micrometers.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having a front surface where images are displayed; a rear-side layer disposed on a rear surface of the display panel, including a plurality of conductive patterns and having first surface unevenness on a front surface thereof; and a support plate disposed between the display panel and the rear-side layer and having a flat surface on a front surface thereof. The support plate includes glass or ceramic.

Abstract: A display device includes: a panel assembly including a display panel; a bracket to which the panel assembly is attached; and a buffer layer between the panel assembly and the bracket, and the buffer layer includes: a first portion having a first elastic modulus; and a second portion surrounded by the first portion and having a second elastic modulus that is less than the first elastic modulus.

Abstract: A display device includes: a panel assembly including a display panel; a bracket to which the panel assembly is attached; and a buffer layer between the panel assembly and the bracket, and the buffer layer includes: a first portion having a first elastic modulus; and a second portion surrounded by the first portion and having a second elastic modulus that is less than the first elastic modulus.

Abstract: A display device, including a folding region, and first and second non-folding regions at opposing sides of the folding region, includes: a display module; a support member on the display module; and a bonding layer between the display module and the support member. The support member includes a first support member in the first non-folding region and a part of the folding region, and a second support member in the second non-folding region and a part of the folding region. The bonding layer is over the folding region and the first and second non-folding regions. The bonding layer includes first to third portions in the first non-folding region, in the second non-folding region, and in the folding region, respectively. Adhesive force of the first portion to the support member is less than adhesive force of the second portion to the first support member or the second support member.

Abstract: A display device reduces or minimizes a stress applied to a display panel in a folded state. The display device includes a display panel including a bendable area; and a panel support portion combined to the display panel and including a multi-joint member to support the bendable area, and the multi-joint member includes: a plurality of hard material portions sequentially arranged in a first direction, mutually combined to be rotated with respect to one another, and including a first surface arranged toward the bendable area; and a soft material portion contacting the first surface and fixed to the plurality of hard material portions.

Abstract: An etching device includes a chamber; a supporter disposed in the chamber; a heater disposed in the supporter; and an applier disposed on the supporter. A glass is disposed on the supporter, the applier applies an etchant on the glass such that a thickness of the etchant applied reduces from a center of the glass toward an edge of the glass.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having a front surface where images are displayed; a rear-side layer disposed on a rear surface of the display panel, including a plurality of conductive patterns and having first surface unevenness on a front surface thereof; and a support plate disposed between the display panel and the rear-side layer and having a flat surface on a front surface thereof. The support plate includes glass or ceramic.

Abstract: A protection film for an electronic device includes an adhesive layer including a first surface to which an electronic device is attached, and a film layer which contacts a second surface of the adhesive layer and includes at least one member, where a thickness of the adhesive layer satisfies Inequality 1: z?(5.1x+57.4)·ln(y)?(14.7x+140.5), where z is the thickness of the adhesive layer in terms of micrometers, x is a modulus of a member of the film layer which directly contacts the adhesive layer in terms of gigapascals, and y is a total thickness of the film layer in terms of micrometers.

Abstract: A display device for reducing a stress applied to a display panel in a folded state is provided. The display device includes a display panel and a panel support portion. The display panel includes a bendable area. The panel support portion is combined to the display panel and includes a multi-joint member supporting the bendable area. The multi-joint member includes joint portions that are sequentially arranged, and a sliding member passing through the joint portions and moving inside the panel support portion. The sliding member includes a plate portion for arranging the joint portions, and a hook-shaped portion connected to a side of the plate portion and arranging the joint portions in a circular arc shape.

Abstract: A display device includes: a panel assembly including a display panel; a bracket to which the panel assembly is attached; and a buffer layer between the panel assembly and the bracket, and the buffer layer includes: a first portion having a first elastic modulus; and a second portion surrounded by the first portion and having a second elastic modulus that is less than the first elastic modulus.

Abstract: A display device, including a folding region, and first and second non-folding regions at opposing sides of the folding region, includes: a display module; a support member on the display module; and a bonding layer between the display module and the support member. The support member includes a first support member in the first non-folding region and a part of the folding region, and a second support member in the second non-folding region and a part of the folding region. The bonding layer is over the folding region and the first and second non-folding regions. The bonding layer includes first to third portions in the first non-folding region, in the second non-folding region, and in the folding region, respectively. Adhesive force of the first portion to the support member is less than adhesive force of the second portion to the first support member or the second support member.