Honor's Innovation Continues: Foldable Phone May Achieve "Cross Folding"

Honor's Innovation Continues: Foldable Phone May Achieve "Cross Folding"The patent abstract reveals that Honor's primary innovation lies in the hinge mechanism design on the back of the folding screen. In the patent, multiple hinge mechanisms are arranged in pairs and face each other, with each pair being located on the same straight line

Honor's Innovation Continues: Foldable Phone May Achieve "Cross Folding"

According to the list published by the National Intellectual Property Administration on September 17th, Honor has acquired an invention patent for a "Foldable Electronic Device." The patent presents an innovative foldable phone design, potentially achieving a groundbreaking "cross folding" form factor.

The patent abstract reveals that Honor's primary innovation lies in the hinge mechanism design on the back of the folding screen. In the patent, multiple hinge mechanisms are arranged in pairs and face each other, with each pair being located on the same straight line. The shell is connected between each pair of adjacent hinge mechanisms, while the intermediate connector connects between the proximal ends of the hinge mechanisms that are close to each other.

This design enables the intermediate connector to bend, allowing the foldable electronic device to fold or unfold around two hinge mechanisms on the same straight line, or to fold or unfold around hinge mechanisms on different straight lines. In other words, the foldable electronic device can fold around hinge mechanisms that are located on different straight lines and face each other, enabling folding in different directions and ultimately leading to more flexible and diverse usage scenarios.

Based on the patent schematics, Honor envisions a cross-folding solution that, combined with existing vertical and horizontal folding methods, divides the phone screen into four areas. This design allows users to fold the phone in multiple ways as needed, such as folding it into a smaller square screen or unfolding it into a larger tablet, satisfying usage requirements in different scenarios.

The patent also explores different layout schemes, suggesting that Honor may be developing various folding solutions and striving to find the most perfect one.

Honor's acquisition of the "Foldable Electronic Device" patent demonstrates their continued exploration and innovation in the foldable phone realm. Although it remains unclear when Honor will launch a phone product featuring this cross-folding scheme, this patent undoubtedly reveals Honor's direction in the future foldable screen market.

As foldable phones gain wider adoption, consumers have higher demands for the form factor and functionality of these devices. Honor's innovative design has the potential to inject new vitality into the foldable phone market, offering users a more convenient and richer experience.