Folding battery patent technology

When will a 'foldable battery' come out?

(Copyright: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd) Samsung has quietly filed a new patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a “foldable battery” and the “electronic device including same.” According to VeePN , this technology could be introduced from as early as 2025 on a device that folds in three.

Could Samsung develop a foldable battery?

Samsung could be developing a battery specially adapted to foldable smartphones, to save space and optimize performance. The idea is that it too could be foldable, integrating seamlessly into the phone's mechanism. The folding battery concept is detailed in a patent filed in the United States by Samsung. (Copyright: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd)

Could a Samsung tri-fold have a folding battery?

A newly-found patent suggests the rumored Samsung tri-fold may get even more complicated, with a folding battery to go with its folding display. What patents do show us is what manufacturing engineering teams are thinking about and exploring.

Why is Samsung launching a single-cell battery with three folding points?

Samsung is embarking on an unprecedented technological challenge. Its patent describes a single-cell battery with three folding points, designed to adapt specifically to the (complex) mechanism of foldable devices.

How does a battery poweringfoldable device optimize the interior space?

The aim of this research is to optimize the interior space taken up by batteries poweringfoldable devices. Compared to a conventional smartphone, this space is reduced by the presence of hinges.

Would a folding phone battery make a better battery life?

A folding battery like the one proposed here would mean more space is available for the phone battery in a folding phone, and that would hopefully translate into better battery life. However, it may add issues with weight and bulk. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.