Display module and display device

By setting a second light emitting unit in the backlight module of the display module and adjusting its light output direction using the dimming structure, the problem of increasing product thickness due to the addition of fill light components in the prior art is solved, and the brightness improvement and product lightness are achieved.

CN119620469AActive Publication Date: 2025-03-14ALTRON OPTOELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202510155127.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2025-03-14
Estimated Expiration
2045-02-12

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Technical Problem

When the existing display modules add fill light components to solve the problem of insufficient brightness of the light-transmitting hole, the product thickness is increased and cannot meet the needs of lightweighting.

Method used

By providing a second light emitting unit in the backlight module and adjusting its light exit direction using the dimming structure, the light rays emit from the light transmitting holes, the need to install a fill light component on the backlight module is avoided.

Benefits of technology

It is achieved to increase the brightness of the light-transmitting hole area without increasing the product thickness, improve the display effect, and meet the development needs of lightweighting.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a display module and a display device, the display module comprises a backlight module, the backlight module comprises a light-emitting assembly and an optical film set, the light-emitting assembly comprises a substrate, a first light-emitting unit and a second light-emitting unit, the first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit are arranged on the substrate, and the backlight module further comprises a light hole penetrating through the thickness direction of the backlight module; the first light-emitting unit is used for providing a light source for display, and the second light-emitting unit is located on the periphery of the light-transmitting hole and used for providing supplementary light; the display panel is located in the light emitting direction of the backlight module; the dimming structure is arranged between the substrate and the optical film set, and the dimming structure is configured to adjust the light emitting direction of the second light emitting unit so that light emitted by the second light emitting unit can be emitted out of the light transmitting hole.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of display technology, and in particular to a display module and a display device. Background Art

[0002] With the development of full-screen displays, more and more electronic photosensitive devices need to be integrated into display devices. For example, a light-transmitting hole is formed in the display module of a liquid crystal display device, and a camera is set corresponding to the light-transmitting hole. During the display process, the area corresponding to the light-transmitting hole is used as the display area; during the shooting process, the area corresponding to the light-transmitting hole is used as the photosensitive area to achieve picture shooting.

[0003] However, the light-transmitting hole is the area where the backlight module directly opens, and thus, the backlight module provides insufficient light to the area corresponding to the light-transmitting hole, resulting in the brightness of the area corresponding to the light-transmitting hole being darker than that of other display areas during the display process, that is, the dark area in the area corresponding to the light-transmitting hole is obvious, which seriously affects the display effect.

[0004] In order to solve this technical problem, the related technology often adopts a method of setting a fill light component and a reflector group cooperating with the fill light component on the side of the backlight module away from the display panel. During the display process, the fill light component is used to emit light, which is reflected by the reflector group and emitted from the light transmission hole. However, setting the fill light component and the reflector group in the light emitting direction of the fill light component on one side of the backlight module will undoubtedly increase the thickness of the product, which does not meet the development trend of lightweight and thin mobile terminals or wearable devices. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present application provides a display module that can solve the technical problem that the existing display module requires an additional fill light component, which causes an increase in product thickness.

[0006] A display module, comprising: A backlight module, comprising a light-emitting component and an optical film group, wherein the light-emitting component comprises a substrate and a first light-emitting unit and a second light-emitting unit disposed on the substrate, wherein the backlight module further comprises a light-transmitting hole penetrating the thickness direction of the backlight module, wherein the first light-emitting unit is used to provide a light source for display, and the second light-emitting unit is located around the light-transmitting hole to provide fill light; A display panel is located in the light emitting direction of the backlight module; and The dimming structure is disposed between the substrate and the optical film group, and is configured to adjust the light emitting direction of the second light emitting unit so that the light emitted by the second light emitting unit is emitted from the light transmission hole.

[0007] In one embodiment, a wedge-shaped portion is formed on a side of the optical film assembly close to the substrate, and the wedge-shaped portion constitutes a part of a side wall of the light-transmitting hole, or the wedge-shaped portion is spaced apart from the light-transmitting hole.

[0008] In one embodiment, the light-transmitting hole includes a port close to one side of the optical film group, the port is trumpet-shaped, and a surface of the port includes a plurality of micro-surfaces connected to each other.

[0009] In one embodiment, the dimming structure includes a first light path adjustment film layer arranged on the surface of the wedge-shaped portion and a second light path adjustment film layer arranged on the surface of the port. Part of the light emitted by the second light-emitting unit can be incident on and reflected by the first light path adjustment film layer and then projected onto the second light path adjustment film layer. The second light path adjustment film layer reflects the part of the light and then emits from the light-transmitting hole.

[0010] In one embodiment, the dimming structure further includes an angle adjustment member disposed around the light-transmitting hole, the angle adjustment member causes the second light-emitting unit to be disposed tilted, and the angle adjustment members on opposite sides of the light-transmitting hole include inclined surfaces disposed back to back.

[0011] In one of the embodiments, the dimming structure further includes a curved lens connected to the substrate, the curved lens can be flipped 180 degrees corresponding to the position of the through hole, and the curved lens includes a central light-transmitting area and an edge reflection area surrounding the central light-transmitting area.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, a light-guiding structure is disposed in the light-transmitting hole, and the light-guiding structure is disposed closely against the inner wall of the light-transmitting hole. The light-guiding structure can receive the large-angle light emitted by the second light-emitting unit and guide it to be transmitted to the display panel.

[0013] In one of the embodiments, the light guide structure is a ring structure formed by bonding a plurality of light guides; a side of each light guide facing the substrate is a wedge-shaped surface, and the wedge-shaped surface is away from the wall surface of the light-transmitting hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the light guide structure is a block structure formed by cutting a light guide bundle formed by bonding a plurality of light guides, and a side of the block structure facing the substrate is a concave arc surface.

[0015] The present application also relates to a display device.

[0016] A display device comprises the display module and camera module as described above, wherein the camera module is located on a side of the substrate away from the display module and corresponds to the position of the light-transmitting hole.

[0017] A display module provided by the present application can achieve the following technical effects: 1. The solution provided in the present application, through a dimming structure arranged between the substrate and the optical film group, adjusts the light emitting direction of the second light-emitting unit through the dimming structure so that the light emitted by the second light-emitting unit is emitted from the light-transmitting hole, thereby eliminating the need to set it on the side of the substrate away from the display panel.

[0018] 2. By changing the position and shape of the dimming structure, the space it occupies in the backlight module can be as small as possible, so as not to affect the display quality of the display module.

[0019] 3. By adding a light-guiding structure to the display panel, the light energy emitted by the second light-emitting unit can be guided to be projected onto the optical film group to improve the display quality of the display panel. When shooting, the light-guiding structure captures light from different angles of the outside world, transmits it to the second optical path adjustment film layer, and projects it onto the camera module through reflection of the second optical path adjustment film layer to meet the brightness requirements during shooting. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a display module provided in the first embodiment of the present application; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the provided display module when used for shooting; Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a display module provided in the second embodiment of the present application; Figure 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a display module provided in the third embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A top view of a light guide structure included in a provided display module; Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a display module provided in the fourth embodiment of the present application; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A top view of a light guide structure included in a provided display module; Figure 8 is a structural schematic diagram of a display module provided in the fifth embodiment of the present application; Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 The provided display module is a schematic diagram of the structure when in the camera state.

[0021] Explanation of the accompanying drawings: 100, display module; 1, light-emitting component; 2, optical film group; 12, first light-emitting unit; 14, second light-emitting unit; 101, light-transmitting hole; 111, first hole; 121, second hole; 3, display panel; 4, dimming structure; 10, substrate; 20, wedge-shaped portion; 112, port; 40, first light path adjustment film layer; 42, second light path adjustment film layer; 43, angle adjustment member; 5, light guide structure; 50, light guide body; 44, arc lens; 440, central light-transmitting area; 442, edge reflection area; 200, camera module; 110, recessed portion; 52, reflection layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following is combined with Figure 1-Figure 9 The display module and display device provided in this application are further described in detail.

[0023] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 , Figure 1-Figure 2 A display device provided in the first embodiment of the present application includes a display module 100 and a camera module 200 located at a preset position of the display module 100. The display module 100 includes a backlight module, a display panel 3 and a dimming structure 4.

[0024] The backlight module includes a light-emitting component 1 and an optical film group 2. The light-emitting component 1 includes a substrate 10 and a first light-emitting unit 12 and a second light-emitting unit 14 disposed on the substrate 10. The backlight module also includes a light-transmitting hole 101 that penetrates the thickness direction of the backlight module. In this embodiment, the light-transmitting hole 101 includes a first hole 111 that penetrates the substrate 10 and a second hole 121 that penetrates the optical film group 2. The shapes of the first hole 111 and the second hole 121 can be consistent or inconsistent. In this embodiment, the first hole 111 and the second hole 121 can be circular or square.

[0025] The first light-emitting unit 12 and the second light-emitting unit 14 are used to provide light sources for displaying by the display module 100, and the second light-emitting unit 14 is located around the light-transmitting hole 101 to provide supplementary light. The first light-emitting unit 12 and the second light-emitting unit 14 are mini-LED, Micro LED or other light-emitting elements; wherein the size of Mini-LED is 50 microns-200 microns, and the size of MicroLED is less than 50 microns; in this embodiment, the first light-emitting unit 12 and the second light-emitting unit 14 are both Mini-LED.

[0026] The display panel 3 is located in the light emitting direction of the backlight module for receiving the backlight and controlling the transmittance of the backlight, thereby displaying images of different grayscales. The display panel 3 may be a liquid crystal display panel, and the display panel 3 specifically includes an array substrate (not shown), a color filter substrate, and a liquid crystal layer located between the array substrate and the color filter substrate.

[0027] The dimming structure 4 is disposed between the substrate 10 and the optical film group 2 , and is configured to adjust the light emission direction of the second light emitting unit 14 so that the light emitted by the second light emitting unit 14 is emitted from the second hole 121 included in the light transmission hole 101 .

[0028] In this embodiment, a wedge-shaped portion 20 is formed on a side of the optical film set 2 close to the substrate 10 . In this embodiment, the wedge-shaped portion 20 is spaced apart from the second hole 121 .

[0029] The first hole 111 includes a port 112 near one side of the optical film group 2, and the dimming structure 4 includes a first light path adjustment film layer 40 disposed on the surface of the wedge-shaped portion 20 and a second light path adjustment film layer 42 disposed on the surface of the port 112. Part of the light emitted by the second light emitting unit 14 can be incident and reflected by the first light path adjustment film layer 40 and then projected to the second light path adjustment film layer 42. The second light path adjustment film layer 42 reflects the part of the light and then emits from the light transmission hole 101. The first light path adjustment film layer 40 can be a reflective layer formed of metal or a semi-transparent and semi-reflective film.

[0030] from Figure 1 It can be seen that mainly the small-angle light emitted by the second light-emitting unit 14 is incident on the first light path adjustment film layer 40, and the large-angle light is incident on the optical film group 2 around the wedge-shaped portion 20. When the first light path adjustment film layer 40 is a semi-transparent and semi-reflective film, the light transmitted by the first light path adjustment film layer 40 is used for display, and the reflected light reaches the second light path adjustment film layer 42 for fill light.

[0031] In a further embodiment, the surface of the port 112 includes a plurality of micro-surfaces, and the plurality of micro-surfaces are connected in sequence, similar to the surface of a golf ball being composed of a plurality of small micro-surfaces. Each micro-surface can independently adjust the reflection angle of light, so that part of the light emitted by the second light-emitting unit 14 can be adjusted as much as possible to reach the light-transmitting hole 101, thereby minimizing the display difference between the position of the light-transmitting hole 101 and other positions.

[0032] In this embodiment, the port 112 is a trumpet-shaped arc surface. That is, the opening of the light-transmitting hole 101 close to the display panel 3 is slightly larger than the opening of the light-transmitting hole 101 close to the substrate 10. Thus, the shape of the port 112 is fully utilized to adjust the light emission angle.

[0033] The working principle of the display module 100 of this embodiment is that when display is required, the first light-emitting unit 12 and the second light-emitting unit 14 are turned on at the same time, the first light-emitting unit 12 provides backlight to the display panel 3, and part of the light beam emitted by the second light-emitting unit 14 reaches the first light path adjustment film layer 40 on one side of the display panel 3, and reaches the second light path adjustment film layer 42 on one side of the substrate 10 after reflection by the first light path adjustment film layer 40, and reaches the light-transmitting hole 101 after reflection by the second light path adjustment film layer 42, and finally exits from one side of the display panel 3; when shooting is required, the first light-emitting unit 12 and the second light-emitting unit 14 are both in the closed state. In addition to the external light corresponding to the position of the light-transmitting hole 101 that can enter the camera module 200, some large-angle light can also enter the camera module 200 after reflection by the second light path adjustment film layer 42, that is, the second light path adjustment film layer 42 realizes the adjustment of the light angle in both display and shooting states.

[0034] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3 A display module 100 is provided as the second embodiment of the present application. The display module 100 provided in the second embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that, in the present embodiment, the wedge-shaped portion 20 constitutes a part of the side wall of the light-transmitting hole 101, and the dimming structure 4 also includes an angle adjustment member 43 arranged around the light-transmitting hole 101, and the angle adjustment member 43 makes the second light-emitting unit 14 tilted, and the angle adjustment member 43 on opposite sides of the light-transmitting hole 101 includes inclined surfaces that are back to back.

[0035] The angle adjustment member 43 tilts the second light emitting unit 14 so that part of the light emitted by the second light emitting unit 14 is reflected by the first light path adjustment film layer 40 and then projected onto the second light path adjustment film layer 42 which is opposite to the first light path adjustment film layer 40. The second light path adjustment film layer 42 reflects the part of the light and then emits it from the light-transmitting hole 101.

[0036] The solution provided in the second embodiment can reduce the pitch of the second light-emitting units 14 as much as possible, and ensure the display quality through the layout of light-emitting units with small pitches.

[0037] See also Figure 4-Figure 5 , Figure 4-Figure 5 A display module 100 is provided in the third embodiment of the present application. The display module 100 provided in the third embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that, in the present embodiment, a light-guiding structure 5 is arranged in the light-transmitting hole 101, and the light-guiding structure 5 is arranged close to the inner wall of the light-transmitting hole 101. The light-guiding structure 5 can receive the large-angle light emitted by the second light-emitting unit 14 and guide it to be transmitted to the display panel 3.

[0038] In this embodiment, the light guide structure 5 is attached to the inner wall of the light transmission hole 101, and the light guide structure 5 is a ring-shaped structure formed by bonding a plurality of light guide bodies 50; the side of each light guide body 50 facing the substrate 10 is a wedge-shaped surface, and the wedge-shaped surface is the side surface away from the light transmission hole 101. Such a configuration allows some large-angle light to enter the light guide structure 5 from the end of the light guide body 50, and to be emitted after total reflection in the light guide structure 5, thereby improving the utilization rate of light. The inner surface of the light guide structure 5 can be coated with a reflective layer 52, so that the light is incident on the display panel 3 after reflection.

[0039] In this embodiment, the light guide 50 may be an optical fiber. After the light enters the optical fiber, it is totally reflected and transmitted inside until it is emitted from the other end to the display panel 3.

[0040] See also Figure 6-Figure 7 , Figure 6-Figure 7 A display module 100 is provided as the fourth embodiment of the present application. The display module 100 provided in the second embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that, in the present embodiment, the light guide structure 5 is a light guide bundle formed by bonding a plurality of light guides 50 and cutting the light guide bundle to form a block structure, and the side of the block structure facing the substrate 10 is a concave arc surface, and the thickness of the block structure is consistent with the depth of the second hole 121.

[0041] The concave arc surface allows light of various angles to enter the light guide 50 for total reflection transmission as much as possible, thereby improving the utilization rate of light.

[0042] The fourth embodiment provides a solution that guides the light of various angles emitted by the second light-emitting unit 14 to the display panel 3 through optical fibers, which can play a role in uniform light, avoiding display differences caused by the brightness at the corresponding position of the light-transmitting hole 101 and the brightness at other positions. When shooting, the external light can also be guided by the light guide 50 in a directional manner and projected to the photosensitive area of ​​the camera module 200, which can improve the utilization rate of light.

[0043] See also Figure 8-Figure 9 , Figure 8-Figure 9 A display module 100 is provided in the fifth embodiment of the present application. The display module 100 provided in the fifth embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment, except that the substrate 10 includes a recessed portion 110, the recessed portion 110 is opened around the first hole 111, the second light path adjustment film layer 42 is formed in the recessed portion 110, the dimming structure 4 also includes a curved lens 44 connected to the substrate 10, the curved lens 44 corresponds to the position of the first hole 111 and can be flipped 180 degrees, and the curved lens 44 includes a central light-transmitting area 440 and an edge reflection area 442 surrounding the central light-transmitting area 440. The aperture of the central light-transmitting area 440 is consistent with the aperture of the first hole 111.

[0044] In this embodiment, when the arc lens 44 is flipped 180 degrees, its edge reflection area 442 can be just located at the concave portion 110 and the central light transmission area 440 can be aligned with the first hole 111 .

[0045] The arc lens 44 can be installed in a frame that matches the arc lens 44 , and a rotating shaft can be set on the side wall of the frame. The rotating shaft is connected to a driving member, so as to realize the flipping of the arc lens 44 and maintain the flipping state.

[0046] The working principle of the display module 100 of this embodiment is that when display is required, the arc lens 44 is flipped so that the central light-transmitting area 440 is arranged close to one side of the optical film group 2, and part of the light emitted from the second light-emitting unit 14 is reflected by the first light path adjustment film layer 40 and reaches the edge reflection area 442, and then enters the second hole 121 after reflection. Part of the light passes through the first light path adjustment film layer 40 and then exits from the central light-transmitting area 440 to the recessed portion 110. The surface of the recessed portion 110 is provided with a second light path adjustment film layer 42, and then exits from the second hole 121 after reflection from the second light path adjustment film layer 42. In this way, the light emitted by the second light-emitting unit 14 is fully adjusted in light path and then exits from the second hole 121.

[0047] When the display module 100 is shooting, the curved lens 44 is flipped so that the central light-transmitting area 440 is set close to one side of the substrate 10. The first light-emitting unit 12 and the second light-emitting unit 14 do not emit light. The external ambient light is incident from the second hole 121 and reaches the curved lens 44. The central light-transmitting area 440 plays the role of converging the light path, so that as much light as possible can be sensed by the photosensitive area of ​​the camera module 200.

[0048] The above are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Therefore, any equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A display module, characterized in that: include: A backlight module, comprising a light-emitting component (1) and an optical film group (2), wherein the light-emitting component (1) comprises a substrate (10) and a first light-emitting unit (12) and a second light-emitting unit (14) arranged on the substrate (10), and the backlight module further comprises a light-transmitting hole (101) penetrating the thickness direction of the backlight module, wherein the first light-emitting unit (12) and the second light-emitting unit (14) are both used to provide a light source for display, and the second light-emitting unit (14) is located around the light-transmitting hole (101) and is also used to provide fill light; A display panel (3) is located in the light emitting direction of the backlight module; and A dimming structure (4) is arranged between the substrate (10) and the optical film group (2), and the dimming structure (4) is configured to adjust the light emission direction of the second light-emitting unit (14) so ​​that the light emitted by the second light-emitting unit (14) is emitted from the light-transmitting hole (101).

2. A display module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The optical film group (2) is provided with a wedge-shaped portion (20) on one side close to the substrate (10); the wedge-shaped portion (20) constitutes a part of the side wall of the light-transmitting hole (101), or the wedge-shaped portion (20) and the light-transmitting hole (101) are arranged at a distance.

3. A display module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The light-transmitting hole (101) comprises a port (112) close to one side of the optical film group (2); the port (112) is horn-shaped, and the surface of the port (112) comprises a plurality of micro-surfaces connected to each other.

4. A display module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The dimming structure (4) comprises a first light path adjustment film layer (40) arranged on the surface of the wedge-shaped portion (20) and a second light path adjustment film layer (42) arranged on the surface of the port (112); part of the light emitted by the second light-emitting unit (14) can be incident on and reflected by the first light path adjustment film layer (40) and then projected onto the second light path adjustment film layer (42); the second light path adjustment film layer (42) reflects the part of the light and then emits from the light-transmitting hole (101).

5. A display module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The dimming structure (4) further comprises an angle adjustment member (43) arranged around the light transmission hole (101), wherein the angle adjustment member (43) causes the second light emitting unit (14) to be arranged at an angle, and the angle adjustment member (43) on opposite sides of the light transmission hole (101) comprises inclined surfaces arranged in back-to-back relationship.

6. A display module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The dimming structure (4) further comprises a curved lens (44) connected to the substrate (10); the curved lens (44) can be flipped 180 degrees corresponding to the position of the through hole; the curved lens (44) comprises a central light-transmitting area (440) and an edge reflection area (442) surrounding the central light-transmitting area (440).

7. A display module according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A light-guiding structure (5) is arranged in the light-transmitting hole (101), and the light-guiding structure (5) is arranged closely to the inner wall of the light-transmitting hole (101). The light-guiding structure (5) can receive the large-angle light emitted by the second light-emitting unit (14) and guide it to be transmitted to the display panel (3).

8. A display module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The light guide structure (5) is an annular structure formed by bonding a plurality of light guides (50); the side of each light guide (50) facing the substrate (10) is a wedge-shaped surface, and the wedge-shaped surface faces away from the wall surface of the light-transmitting hole (101).

9. The display module according to claim 7, characterized in that: The light guide structure (5) is a block structure formed by bonding a plurality of light guides (50) to form a light guide bundle (50) and cutting the bundle, and the side of the block structure facing the substrate (10) is a concave arc surface.

10. A display device, characterized in that: It comprises the display module and camera module (200) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the camera module (200) is located on a side of the substrate (10) away from the display module and corresponds to the position of the light-transmitting hole (101).

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