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Samsung patents tri-fold phone with magnets in each section

Samsung has filed a patent for a portable communication device that folds in three sections using two hinge structures. The design places a flexible display across all three panels and includes specific magnets in each housing section.

Why it mattersThis filing suggests Samsung is exploring a tri-fold form factor, which could offer a larger screen surface while remaining pocket-sized.

In the filing’s own words

According to various embodiments, a portable communication device may include a multi-foldable housing including a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing; a first hinge structure which is arranged between the first housing and the second housing and connects the first housing and the second housing rotatably to each other; a second hinge structure which is arranged between the first housing and the third housing and connects the first housing and the third housing rotatably to each other; a flexible display arranged on the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing; a first magnet arranged in the first housing; a second magnet and a third magnet arranged in the second housing; and a fourth magnet arranged in the third housing.

What exactly they claim (claim 1)

1. A portable communication device comprising: a multi-foldable housing including a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing; a first hinge structure disposed between the first housing and the second housing and configured to rotatably connect the first housing and the second housing to each other; a second hinge structure disposed between the first housing and the third housing and configured to rotatably connect the first housing and the third housing to each other; a flexible display disposed on the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing; a first magnet disposed in the first housing; a second magnet and a third magnet disposed in the second housing; and a fourth magnet disposed in the third housing.

Facts

Company
Samsung (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
Official title
MULTI-FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING MAGNET
Publication number
US20260270332A1
Application number
19665846
Filed
May 1, 2026
Published
Sep 10, 2026
Inventors
10
Claims
18

Classified under

H04M 1/0249 Electricity & electronicsH04M 1/022 Electricity & electronicsH04M 1/0247 Electricity & electronicsH04M 1/0254 Electricity & electronicsH04M 1/0268 Electricity & electronics
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