Display device and method for fabricating electronic device using the same
A display device includes a window, a display module on a rear surface of the window and including a non-bending area and a bending area configured to bend at a periphery of the non-bending area, a protective cover on a rear surface of the display module to protect the bending area of the display module, and a stopper coupled with the protective cover to limit a movement of the window.
1. A display device comprising:
a window;
a display module on a rear surface of the window and including a first area and a second area configured to bend at a periphery of the second area;
a protective cover on a rear surface of the display module to protect the bending area of the display module; and
a stopper coupled with the protective cover to limit a movement of the window,
wherein the protective cover comprises:
a cover portion on a rear surface of the display module; and
a support portion extending from the cover portion and directly supporting an edge of the window.
2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the stopper comprises a protruding portion protruding from the protective cover.
3. The display device of claim 2 , wherein the protruding portion comprises:
a first protruding portion protruding from the protective cover in a first direction parallel to a first periphery of the window; and
a second protruding portion obliquely extending from the first protruding portion in a second direction different from the first direction.
4. The display device of claim 3 , wherein the window comprises a strength reinforcing portion provided on a corner of the window adjacent the first periphery.
5. The display device of claim 4 , wherein the second protruding portion overlaps the strength reinforcing portion and is engaged with the strength reinforcing portion to limit a movement of the window.
6. The display device of claim 4 , wherein the window further comprises a base layer,
wherein the strength reinforcing portion protrudes from the base layer to increase a thickness of the window at the corner.
7. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the support portion comprises:
a bottom portion coupled to the cover portion; and
a support bar protruding from the bottom portion and having an upper end where a seating surface supports the edge of the window.
8. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the protective cover further comprises a fixing portion that affixes the protective cover to the rear surface of the display module.
9. The display device of claim 8 , wherein the fixing portion has a plate shape and faces the rear surface of the display module.
10. The display device of claim 9 , wherein the protective cover further comprises a double-sided adhesive member that affixes the fixing portion to the rear surface of the display module.
11. The display device of claim 8 , wherein the protective cover further comprises a connection portion extending from a side of the cover portion and coupling the fixing portion and the cover portion.
12. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the stopper comprises a protruding portion protruding from the protective cover in a first direction parallel to a first periphery of the window,
wherein the window comprises a strength reinforcing portion provided on a corner of the window adjacent the first periphery.
13. The display device of claim 12 , wherein the protruding portion overlaps the strength reinforcing portion, and is engaged with the strength reinforcing portion to limit a movement of the window.
14. The display device of claim 13 , wherein the window further comprises a base layer,
wherein the strength reinforcing portion protrudes from the base layer to increase a thickness of the window at the corner.
15. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the display module comprises:
a display panel on the rear surface of the window, and located to correspond with the first area and the second area; and
an input sensing unit between the window and the display panel.
16. The display device of claim 15 , wherein the second area comprises:
a curvature area adjacent to the first area; and
a facing area adjacent to the curvature area and facing the first area.
17. The display device of claim 16 , wherein the protective cover comprises:
a cover portion on a rear surface of the display module; and
a support portion extending from the cover portion and supporting the window.
18. The display device of claim 17 , wherein the stopper is engaged with the window to maintain a first interval between the curvature area and the support portion.
19. A manufacturing method of an electronic device, the method comprising:
providing a display device including a window, a display module, a protective cover covering a portion of the display module and a stopper coupled with the protective cover;
removing the protective cover and the stopper from the display device; and
coupling the display module with components of an electronic device,
wherein the display module is disposed on a rear surface of the window and includes a first area and a second area configured to bend at a periphery of the second area, and
wherein before the protective cover and the stopper are removed from the display device:
the protective cover is disposed on a rear surface of the display module to protect the bending area of the display module, and
the stopper is configured to limit a movement of the window.