Display assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a display assembly (200) for a vehicle (100), the display assembly (200) comprising: at least one display unit (202); at least one backlight cover (204) coupled to the display unit (202); at least one display holder (206) configured to mount the display assembly (200) to the vehicle (100); and at least one printed circuit board (PCB) (214, 214a, 214b); wherein at least one first electromagnetic coupling (EMC) sealing unit (210) is arranged between the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b) and the backlight cover (204), and / or at least one second electromagnetic coupling (EMC) sealing unit (212) is arranged between the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b) and the display holder (206). A vehicle with such a display assembly (200) is also provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a display assembly for a vehicle as described in the preamble of claim 1. This disclosure also relates to a vehicle having such a display assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Display assemblies are used in vehicles to display, for example, the vehicle's surroundings. These display assemblies are large because multiple internal components, such as the electronic control unit (ECU), are stacked on top of each other to provide a single display assembly. The ECU is also housed in different specific housings and located on different horizontal planes.

[0003] Electronic components such as ECUs generate electromagnetic radiation. This electromagnetic radiation causes many performance problems, and it increases significantly when a device has two or more ECUs.

[0004] Therefore, to minimize electromagnetic interference, electromagnetic shielding components, especially electromagnetic coupling shielding components (EMC shielding components), are stacked on different horizontal planes. These electromagnetic shielding components increase the number of parts in the display assembly, extend the assembly time during manufacturing, and increase the component size.

[0005] One such prior art, EP 4 164 922 A2, relates to a vehicle display system and a vehicle display holding system. The vehicle display holding system includes a display unit fixed to a display frame and connected to an armrest, and an intermediate adapter connected to the armrest. The intermediate adapter includes a mounting arm for attachment to the vehicle at a first mounting member, a holding strip connecting the mounting arm and the vehicle at the first mounting member, and an attachment member connected to the intermediate adapter. The control unit in this vehicle display has separate housings located on different vertical planes, and therefore, due to space constraints, the vehicle display is bulky and difficult to accommodate inside a vehicle. Furthermore, the control unit of these vehicle display systems is difficult to completely shield using EMC shielding units or shielding plates. Therefore, electromagnetic interference cannot be completely prevented. Moreover, the EMC shielding components are vertically stacked, making the vehicle display larger or thicker.

[0006] Another prior art, US 10,499,517 B2, relates to a display assembly for an automobile, comprising a housing having a front opening, a peripheral wall, and a rear wall arranged along a main axis. The housing is configured to receive a display module and a printed circuit board connected to the display module on the front opening side. The printed circuit board includes an electronic control unit for controlling the display module having an inner housing mounted within the housing against the rear wall of the housing, wherein the inner housing includes: a first retaining surface configured to receive the printed circuit board; and a second retaining surface configured to receive the display module. The housing includes: a first set of axially retaining members holding the printed circuit board on the first retaining surface; and a second set of axially retaining members holding the display module on the second retaining surface.

[0007] Another prior art EP 3 944 010 A1 relates to a display assembly for an imaging device, the display assembly including a display panel, a display, a first control unit, a second control unit, a heat insulation layer, and a housing. The heat insulation layer divides the housing into at least a first cavity including the first control unit and a second cavity including the second control unit. The heat insulation layer prevents heat generated in the first or second cavity from reaching the other cavity and includes a conductive material to at least partially shield electromagnetic radiation generated in the first or second cavity from reaching the other cavity.

[0008] CN 206 031 082 U relates to a full-color screen assembly, which includes a front frame, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a display bracket, an instrument bracket, a printed circuit board, a speaker, and an instrument rear cover. The LCD is fixed to the display bracket, the display bracket is fixed to the front of the instrument bracket, the LCD is nested in the front frame, the front frame is fixed to the front of the instrument bracket, the printed circuit board is fixed to the rear of the instrument bracket, the speaker is fixed to the inner surface of the instrument rear cover, the instrument rear cover is disposed on the printed circuit board and fixed to the rear of the instrument bracket, and the display bracket includes a plurality of springs arranged around the display bracket. The LCD is fixed to the display bracket by some of the springs, and the remaining springs fix the display bracket to the front of the instrument bracket. Summary of the Invention

[0009] In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages and other inherent disadvantages of the prior art, the object of this disclosure is to further develop known display components to overcome at least some of the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, the object of this disclosure is to provide a display component with a compact design, smaller package, fewer parts, and shorter assembly time.

[0010] Another objective of this disclosure is to eliminate:

[0011] - Additional EMC shielding components or materials

[0012] - An additional housing to provide space for the control unit or display driver board.

[0013] - Additional heat dissipation components or materials

[0014] - Additional stress relief elements, and / or

[0015] - Additional components, such as shielding, control unit carrier, additional heat sinks, cables and / or contact springs.

[0016] This objective is achieved through the characterization features of claim 1. Embodiments of the display assembly according to this disclosure are described in claims 2 to 14.

[0017] In one embodiment, a display assembly for a vehicle is provided, the display assembly including: a display unit; a backlight cover coupled to the display unit; a display retainer removably attached to the backlight cover, wherein the display retainer is configured to retain the display assembly to the vehicle; at least one printed circuit board (PCB) sandwiched between the backlight cover and the display retainer; and a first EMC sealing unit disposed between the at least one PCB and the backlight cover and a second EMC sealing unit disposed between the at least one PCB and the display retainer.

[0018] In one embodiment, at least one control unit may be disposed on at least one printed circuit board.

[0019] In one embodiment, the housing may be configured to at least partially encase the display unit, the backlight cover, and the at least one printed circuit board.

[0020] In one embodiment, a heat sink may be disposed between the at least one printed circuit board and the display retainer.

[0021] In one embodiment, the backlight cover may be configured to provide a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion, wherein the first receiving portion receives a first printed circuit board in the at least one printed circuit board, and the second receiving portion receives a second printed circuit board in the at least one printed circuit board.

[0022] In one embodiment, the first and second receiving portions may be positioned substantially laterally relative to each other to reduce the overall thickness of the display assembly, and / or wherein the first and second control units may be placed laterally relative to each other or respectively placed in a horizontal plane (H1) within the first and second receiving portions. The backlight cover and display holder may be made of a conductive material and may be manufactured by a die-casting process.

[0023] In one embodiment, at least two EMC sealing units may be conductive and / or formed using in-situ fluid technology.

[0024] In one embodiment, at least two EMC sealing units may be formed using any of the following processes: printing, CNC machining, or a combination thereof.

[0025] According to one embodiment, clamping an element between two components should be understood as at least partially arranging the element between the two components, wherein the two components are optionally at least partially located on opposite sides of the element. The element may be in direct or indirect contact with the two components.

[0026] This disclosure also provides a vehicle that includes the display assembly described above. An embodiment of the vehicle is described in claim 15.

[0027] The display assembly disclosed herein is configured with one or more enhanced electromagnetic sealing elements. Furthermore, the display assembly has a reduced thickness and an increased accommodating space to house electronic components such as electronic control units or display drivers.

[0028] The disclosed display assembly uses the housing of the display panel as a receiving space for the control unit or display driver board. Furthermore, it provides a display adapter and / or backlight cover with EMC shielding, and simultaneously, a display retainer for heat dissipation. In one embodiment, the EMC shielding is provided as a fluid-in-situ (FIP) sealed unit, preventing direct stress on the control unit and display panel. The EMC shielding concept is integrated between the display retainer or adapter and the display backlight unit. This helps reduce additional components such as shielding, control unit carrier, additional heat sinks, cables, and / or contact springs.

[0029] It should be understood that any of the features and / or embodiments described in this disclosure may be used alone or in combination with other disclosed features and / or embodiments. The term "at least one" refers to one or more, and may even be understood as "all". Attached Figure Description

[0030] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of this disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which discloses one or more embodiments of the disclosure by way of example only, and which, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, disclose exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, wherein:

[0031] Figure 1A A front view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0032] Figure 1B It shows Figure 1A A top-down view of the vehicle;

[0033] Figure 2 The setting is shown Figure 1A A perspective view of the display components in the dashboard of a vehicle;

[0034] Figure 3A A front view of a display assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0035] Figure 3B As shown Figure 3A The cut along line A-A' shown Figure 3A A cross-sectional view of the display assembly;

[0036] Figure 4 Figure 3 shows the section taken along line A-A'. Figure 3A Another cross-sectional view of the display assembly;

[0037] Figure 5 An exploded view from the front of a display assembly according to another embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; and

[0038] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 Exploded view of the display assembly from the rear. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Unless otherwise specified, the accompanying drawings referenced in this specification should not be construed as being drawn to scale, and are merely illustrative in nature.

[0040] The foregoing objects, features, and advantages of this disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, various modifications can be made to this disclosure, and it can have various embodiments. Specific embodiments of this disclosure illustrated in the accompanying drawings will be described in detail below.

[0041] In the accompanying drawings, the thickness of layers and regions may be exaggerated for clarity. When indicating that one element or layer is "on" or "above" another element or layer, this includes cases where the other layer or element is in between, as well as cases where the element or layer is directly above other elements or layers. In principle, reference numerals indicate elements throughout the specification. In the following description, similar reference numerals are used to indicate elements of the same concept and function shown in the drawings of various embodiments of this disclosure.

[0042] Detailed descriptions of known functions or configurations related to this disclosure will be omitted if they are deemed to unnecessarily obscure the spirit of this disclosure. Furthermore, the numbers used in this description (e.g., first, second, etc.) are merely identifiers used to distinguish one element from another.

[0043] The following detailed description of illustrative embodiments will be better understood when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Exemplary constructions of this disclosure are illustrated in the drawings for the purpose of illustrating the disclosure. However, this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, tools, and instruments disclosed herein.

[0044] The term "an embodiment" or "one example" as used in this specification means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic associated with that embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to all of the same embodiment, nor is it necessarily a single or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Furthermore, the various features described may be exhibited in some embodiments but not in others. Similarly, the various requirements described may be requirements for some embodiments but not for others.

[0045] Furthermore, although the following description contains numerous details for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will understand that many variations and / or modifications to these details are within the scope of this disclosure. Similarly, although many features of this disclosure are described in relation to or in combination with each other, those skilled in the art will appreciate that many of these features may be provided independently of the others. Therefore, the description of this disclosure is made without loss of generality and without limiting the scope of this disclosure.

[0046] In addition, the terms “module” and “unit” used to refer to components in the following description are given or combined for the convenience of writing the specification only, and these terms do not have different meanings or functions in themselves.

[0047] Furthermore, the use of singular terms (e.g., "a") should not be construed as limiting the number of parts or part details. Additionally, various terms and / or phrases describing or indicating positional or directional references, such as, but not limited to, "top," "bottom," "front," "rear," "forward," "backward," "end," "outer," "inner," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., may refer to one or more specific parts that are generally visible from a user's advantageous position during use or operation, and such terms and / or phrases should not be construed as restrictive but merely as describing a representative basis of this disclosure to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, the component suffixes "area," "part," and "unit" used in the following description are given or used in combination for convenience of writing the specification only and do not have a distinguishing meaning or function from each other.

[0048] Although this disclosure is described in the context of a four-wheeled vehicle, its retaining structure and its various aspects and features can also be used with other types of vehicles (e.g., two-wheeled vehicles, three-wheeled vehicles, six-wheeled vehicles, eight-wheeled vehicles, etc.). In the embodiments shown, it should be noted that terms such as "four-wheeled vehicle" and "vehicle" are used interchangeably throughout the specification.

[0049] The following text is for reference only. Figures 1A to 6 Various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure are described.

[0050] Figure 1A A front view of a vehicle 100 having four wheels 104 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 1B It shows Figure 1A A top view of vehicle 100. Vehicle 100 referred to herein is a four-wheeled vehicle. Alternatively, vehicle 100 may be other vehicles, such as two-wheeled vehicles, three-wheeled vehicles, six-wheeled vehicles, eight-wheeled vehicles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), etc., without limiting the scope of this disclosure.

[0051] The front portion 102 or rear portion 134 of vehicle 100 may include a power unit (not shown). The power unit of an internal combustion (IC) engine-based vehicle includes an engine unit and a transmission unit, while the power unit of an electric propulsion-based vehicle includes a motor and a transmission unit. The front portion 102 may also include a bumper 150 and / or an instrument panel (see reference) as part of the vehicle's interior. Figure 2 The power unit provides the power required to drive the front and / or rear wheels of the vehicle 100. Based on general knowledge of those skilled in the art, the front portion 102 and / or rear portion 134 of the vehicle 100 may include the aforementioned components and / or other components.

[0052] according to Figure 1A and Figure 1B In one embodiment, the middle section 106 of the vehicle 100 includes a driver's seat 108 and at least one passenger seat 110. The driver's seat 108 provides a seat for a driver 112, and the passenger seat 110 provides a seat for a passenger 114. The middle section 106 of the vehicle 100 also includes a left front door 116 and a right front door 118, and may also include a left rear door 120 and a right rear door 122. Figure 1B (Shown). The left mirror assembly 124 is connected to the left front door 116, and the right mirror assembly 126 is connected to the right front door 118. Each of the left mirror assembly 124 and the right mirror assembly 126 assists the driver 112 in viewing areas outside the peripheral field of vision (including blind spots). According to various embodiments, the mirror assembly may include at least one mirror and / or at least one image sensing device 130, 132 (shown). Figure 2 (As shown).

[0053] In addition, according to Figure 1B In one embodiment, the rear portion 134 of the vehicle 100 includes two taillight assemblies 136 and a luggage compartment 138. The luggage compartment 138 allows for the secure storage of items. Based on common knowledge to those skilled in the art, the middle portion 106 and the rear portion 134 of the vehicle 100 may include the aforementioned components and / or other components.

[0054] Figure 2 A display assembly 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, which is coupled to the dashboard of a vehicle 100. The display assembly 200 can be configured to display the surrounding environment of the vehicle 100. The display assembly 200 can be communicatively coupled to image sensing devices 130, 132 (e.g., cameras). In other words, the display assembly 200 can be configured to receive images or videos from the image sensing devices 130, 132. Those skilled in the art will understand that the display assembly 200 can also be arranged anywhere inside the vehicle 100, such as the A-pillar; B-pillar; C-pillar; the inside of doors 116, 118, 120, 122; the backrests of seats 108, 110; and the headliner of the vehicle 100. According to one embodiment, the image sensing devices 130, 132 capture the surrounding environment of the vehicle 100, and the captured images or videos are displayed via the display assembly 200 to one or more occupants seated inside the vehicle 100.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first image sensing device 130 and the second image sensing device 132 may be adapted to the left side mirror assembly 124 and the right side mirror assembly 126, respectively. It should also be understood that the image sensing devices 130, 132 may be adapted to any external component of the vehicle 100 (e.g., the front bumper 150 or the rear bumper 160) and are particularly arranged on opposite sides of the vehicle 100.

[0056] Figure 3A A display assembly 200 is shown, which may be a TFT type or an LED type display. In one embodiment, the display assembly 200 may be adapted for use as an infotainment system or a GPS device.

[0057] Figure 3B and Figure 4 All showed as Figure 3AThe diagram shows a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A'. The display assembly 200 includes: a display unit 202; a backlight cover 204 coupled to the display unit 202; and a display holder 206 removably attached to the backlight cover 204, wherein the display holder 206 can function as a display adapter. The display assembly 200 also includes at least one printed circuit board (PCB) 214, 214a, 214b. The at least one PCB 214 may further include or carry at least one control unit 208, 208a, 208b. The at least one PCB 214, 214a, 214b may further include a first PCB 214a and a second PCB 214b. The at least one control unit 208, 208a, 208b may include a first control unit 208a and a second control unit 208b. The control units 208a and 208b are communicatively coupled to each other and communicatively coupled to the display unit 202. These control units 208a and 208b and / or printed circuit boards 214a, 214b can also be configured to function as display drivers and assist the display unit 202 in displaying images or videos from data received from image sensing devices 130, 132.

[0058] In addition, the display unit 202 includes a glass cover 203 for covering a backlight, such as an LED or a TFT (not shown). The backlight is configured to provide video or images to vehicle occupants through the glass cover 203. The display unit 202 may include a panel 220. A backlight cover 204 may be coupled to the display unit 202 via the panel 220. The display unit 202 may also serve as an interface for vehicle occupants. The display unit 202 may include a touchscreen or touchpad, which serves as an HMI interface or input device for the display assembly 200. The backlight cover 204 at least partially covers the backlight (not shown) of the display unit 202 from the rear.

[0059] In one embodiment, the backlight cover 204 may be configured to provide one or more receiving portions 300, 300a, 300b. The receiving portions 300, 300a, 300b may include a first receiving portion 300a and a second receiving portion 300b. The first receiving portion 300a and the second receiving portion 300b may be separated by a separator. The first receiving portion 300a and the second receiving portion 300b are disposed on the back side of the backlight cover 204. The first receiving portion 300a and the second receiving portion 300b are generally laterally positioned relative to each other to reduce the overall thickness of the display assembly 200. For example, the first and second receiving portions 300a, 300b are laterally positioned relative to each other in a horizontal plane H1 to reduce the overall thickness of the display assembly 200.

[0060] In one embodiment, the at least one control unit 208, 208a, 208b may be configured to be housed within housing portions 300, 300a, 300b. In one embodiment, the first housing portion 300a may house the first control unit 208a. Similarly, the second housing portion 300b may house the second control unit 208b.

[0061] In one embodiment, the at least one control unit 208, 208a, 208b is disposed on at least one printed circuit board 214, 214a, 214b. In another embodiment, the at least one printed circuit board 214, 214a, 214b is sandwiched between the backlight cover 204 and the display holder 206. Furthermore, at least one control unit 208, 208a, 208b is sandwiched between the backlight cover 204 and the display holder 206.

[0062] In another embodiment of this disclosure, the first and second control units 208a, 208b are disposed on a single printed circuit board 214. In yet another embodiment, the first and second control units 208a, 208b are disposed on multiple printed circuit boards 214, 214a, 214b. Inside the receiving portions 300, 300a, 300b, each printed circuit board 214, 214a, 214b is secured to the backlight cover 204 by fasteners 306a, 306b. Those skilled in the art will understand that the at least one printed circuit board 214, 214a, 214b can be secured in various ways, such as, but not limited to, threading, clamping, riveting, gluing, or taping.

[0063] In the context of this disclosure, the term "control unit" refers to one or more of a variety of processing devices, such as a coprocessor, microprocessor, controller, digital signal processor (DSP), processing circuitry with or without an accompanying DSP, or various other processing devices including integrated circuits, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), microcontroller units (MCUs), hardware accelerators, dedicated computer chips, and so on. In one embodiment, control unit 208 may be a driver for displaying images on display unit 202.

[0064] The display retainer 206 can be configured to mount the display assembly 200 to the vehicle 100 or to a component of the vehicle 100. For example, the display retainer 206 may be configured with a bracket on its rear side to lock the display assembly 200 to an A-pillar, B-pillar, or headliner latch of the vehicle 100. In another example, the display retainer 206 may be positioned on the dashboard of the vehicle 100, such as... Figure 2 As shown.

[0065] From the front, the display retainer 206 can be removably attached to the backlight cover 204. In one embodiment, the display retainer 206 can be removably attached to the backlight cover 204 via fasteners 308a, 308b. Those skilled in the art will understand that the display retainer 206 can also be coupled to the backlight unit 204 via adhesives or tapes such as glue, or any other mechanism such as clamping or riveting. In one embodiment, the display retainer 206 and the backlight cover 204 are configured such that they form a closed enclosure to house the control unit 208 and / or electronic components including the control unit 208 disposed on the printed circuit board 214. This closed enclosure serves as a Faraday cage for the control unit 208 and / or other electronic components. Further details regarding this will be disclosed below.

[0066] In one embodiment, the backlight cover 204 and the display holder 206 are made of a conductive material and manufactured by a die-casting process. The die-casting process can be a metal casting process that involves feeding molten ferrous or non-ferrous metals or alloys under high pressure at a sufficient speed or high velocity into a mold or die to rapidly produce a molded product with a specific or desired shape or size. For example, the materials used in die casting are alloys of aluminum, magnesium, and zinc.

[0067] The display assembly 200 also includes a heat sink 250, such as Figure 3B and Figure 4 As shown. A heat sink 250 may be disposed between the control unit 208 and the display holder 206. The heat sink 250 helps dissipate heat generated by the printed circuit board 214 and / or the control unit 208 to the external environment. In one embodiment, the heat sink 250 may include a thermal pad or thermal paste. In another embodiment, the heat sink 250 may include an active or passive heat sink. In yet another embodiment, the heat sink 250 may be made of a conductive material, such as aluminum or copper. The display assembly 200 may be configured such that the heat sink 250 remains in contact with the display holder 206. In this case, the display holder 206 is conductive and also functions as a heat dissipation unit. An additional advantage of the current design is that the display holder 206 also functions as an EMC shield and a heat dissipation unit.

[0068] according to Figure 3B and Figure 4The display assembly 200 of one embodiment further includes: a first EMC sealing unit 210 disposed between the control unit 208 and the backlight cover 204; and a second EMC sealing unit 212 disposed between the control unit 208 and the display holder 206. In one embodiment, the display holder 206 and the backlight cover 204 are configured such that they form a closed enclosure to house the control unit 208 and / or the printed circuit board 214. This closed enclosure ensures EMC sealing of the control unit 208 and / or the electronic components disposed on the printed circuit board 214. The enclosure is adapted herein to function as a Faraday cage, in which the control unit 208 and / or the electronic components disposed on the printed circuit board 214 are shielded from all external electromagnetic and magnetic radiation. The first EMC sealing unit 210 and the second EMC sealing unit 212 also ensure that electromagnetic radiation does not leak to the outside of the enclosure or vice versa. Faraday cages are known to be used to reduce electromagnetic radiation emanating from electronic components. It is also known that a Faraday cage is an enclosure used to block electromagnetic fields.

[0069] In one embodiment, in this disclosure, the display assembly 200 is further configured to at least partially shield electromagnetic radiation generated in the first receiving portion 300a from reaching the second receiving portion 300b; and to at least partially shield electromagnetic radiation generated in the second receiving portion 300b from reaching the first receiving portion 300a.

[0070] In one embodiment, at least two EMC sealing units 210, 212 are conductive. For example, at least two EMC sealing units 210, 212 are made of copper, aluminum, or alloys thereof. In another embodiment, at least two EMC sealing units 210, 212 are molded in the display assembly 200 using a forming-in-situ (FIP) technique. FIP technology refers to the distribution of liquid or molded sealing elements onto metal or plastic components prior to device assembly. In FIP technology, the sealing elements are distributed in liquid or molded form to precisely conform to the shape or form of the component, unaffected by surface defects. This results in reliable EMC sealing and durability for the display assembly 200. In one embodiment, the FIP sealing units are distributed using a well-known computer numerical control (CNC) machine tool. In the context of this disclosure, CNC can refer to a manufacturing method that automates the control, movement, and precision of the machine tool using pre-programmed computer software (embedded within the machine tool). Furthermore, the precision of the FIP process is so high that even surfaces less than 1 mm wide can accept the application of FIP sealing elements. FIP sealing units are cost-effective, highly precise, and readily available with sealant solutions, especially useful in applications requiring very small, narrow, or complex seals. In another embodiment, at least two EMC sealing units 210, 212 are formed using any of a printing process, a CNC machining process, or a combination thereof.

[0071] refer to Figure 4 Connector 302 can be connected to a second printed circuit board 214b to provide data or electrical connections from vehicle 100 (particularly the vehicle's battery) to display assembly 200. Connector 302 can also be connected to a first printed circuit board 214a, depending on the design of display assembly 200. In one embodiment, a hole may be provided in housing 216 to connect the cable of connector 302 to the outside. Furthermore, a connection can be achieved between housing 216 and panel 220 via sealant, tape 304, or the like.

[0072] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 Another embodiment of the display unit 500 is shown in exploded view. Figure 5 An exploded view of the display unit 500 from the front side is shown. Figure 6 An exploded view of the display unit 500 from the rear side is shown. The display unit 500 includes a display panel 502, a bezel 504, adhesive tape 506, a flat cable 532, a flat cable grommet 510, a light sensor assembly 530, an ECU 508, a heat sink 516, an ECU housing 514, a display attachment tab 528, a display housing 526, at least one insulating gasket 524, a display retainer cover 522, an EMC sealing unit 512, and a display wiring harness 520. The display panel 502 may be partially surrounded from the top by the bezel 504, wherein the display panel 502 is attached to the bezel 504 by means of adhesive tape 506. The display attachment tab 528 provides support for the display panel 502. The ECU 508 may be supported by the ECU housing 514, and the ECU housing 514 may be coupled from the rear side to the display retainer cover 522. The display retainer cover 522 is adapted to attach from the rear portion of the display unit 500 to a vehicle component (not shown). The light sensor assembly 530 can be configured to attach to the display panel 502. A radiator 516 can be disposed on the rear surface of the ECU housing 514 to dissipate heat to the external environment. The radiator 516 can be a passive radiator. The EMC sealing unit 512 can be configured to provide an electromagnetic seal for the ECU 508. The EMC sealing unit 512 can be constructed together with the ECU housing 514 using in-situ molding (FIP) technology.

[0073] As described above, although the embodiments have been described with reference to limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes based on the above description. For example, even if the execution order of the technology differs from that of the method and / or the components of the system, structure, device, circuit, etc., are combined in a different form than those of the method or replaced by other components or equivalents, appropriate results can still be achieved.

[0074] Therefore, other embodiments, other examples, and those equivalent to the claims also fall within the scope of the claims described below.

[0075] List of reference numerals

[0076] 100 vehicles

[0077] 102 (previous part)

[0078] 104 wheels

[0079] The middle section of vehicle 106

[0080] 108 driver's seat

[0081] 110 passenger seats

[0082] 112 driver

[0083] 114 passengers

[0084] 116 Left Front Door

[0085] 118 Right Front Door

[0086] 120 left rear door

[0087] 122 Right Rear Door

[0088] 124 Left Side Mirror Assembly

[0089] 126 Right Side Mirror Assembly

[0090] 130 Image Sensing Device

[0091] 132 Image Sensing Device

[0092] Part after 134

[0093] 136 taillight assembly

[0094] 138 luggage space

[0095] 150 front bumper

[0096] 160 rear bumper

[0097] 200 display components

[0098] 202 Display Unit

[0099] 203 glass cover

[0100] 204 Backlight Cover

[0101] 206 Display Holder

[0102] 208 control unit

[0103] 208a First Control Unit

[0104] 208b Second Control Unit

[0105] 210 First EMC Sealing Unit

[0106] 212 Second EMC Sealing Unit

[0107] 214PCB

[0108] 214a First Printed Circuit Board

[0109] 214b Second Printed Circuit Board

[0110] 216 housing

[0111] 220 panel

[0112] 250 heatsink

[0113] 300-capacity section

[0114] 300a First Reservation Section

[0115] 300b Second Reception Section

[0116] 302 connector

[0117] 304 tape

[0118] 306a Fasteners

[0119] 306b Fasteners

[0120] 308a Fasteners

[0121] 308b Fasteners

[0122] 500 display units

[0123] 502 Monitor Panel

[0124] 504 border

[0125] 506 tape

[0126] 508ECU

[0127] 510 Flat Cable Grip

[0128] 512 sealing unit

[0129] 514ECU box

[0130] 516 radiator

[0131] 520 wiring harness

[0132] 522 Display Holder Cover

[0133] 524 isolation pad

[0134] 526 Monitor Housing

[0135] 528 Monitor Accessories

[0136] 530 optical sensor assembly

[0137] 532 flat cable

[0138] A-A' section line

[0139] H1 horizontal plane

Claims

1. A display assembly (200) for a vehicle (100), the display assembly (200) comprising: ◦At least one display unit (202); ◦At least one backlight cover (204) is attached to the display unit (202). ◦At least one display retainer (206) configured to mount the display assembly (200) to the vehicle (100); and ◦At least one printed circuit board (PCB) (214, 214a, 214b). The display assembly (200) is characterized in that it further includes: ◦ At least one first electromagnetic coupling (EMC) sealing unit (210) disposed between the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b) and the backlight cover (204), and / or ◦ At least one second electromagnetic coupling (EMC) sealing unit (212) is disposed between the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b) and the display holder (206).

2. The display assembly (200) according to claim 1, wherein, - The display holder (206) is removably attached to the backlight cover (204), and / or - The display holder (206) provides an electromagnetic coupling shielding unit, and / or - The display holder (206) is conductive and / or provides a heat dissipation unit.

3. The display assembly according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, - The printed circuit boards (214, 214a, 214b) are sandwiched between the backlight cover (204) and the display holder (206), and / or - At least one control unit (208, 208a, 208b) is disposed on the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b), wherein, optionally, the control unit (208, 208a, 208b) is clamped between the backlight cover (204) and the display holder (206).

4. The display assembly (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, - At least one heat sink (250) is disposed between the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b) and the display holder (206), wherein, optionally, the heat sink (250) includes at least one heat dissipation pad, thermal paste, active and / or passive heat sink, and / or conductive material such as aluminum and / or copper.

5. The display assembly (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, - The display holder (206) and the backlight cover (204) are adapted to form a shell that is at least partially closed or completely closed, the shell at least partially accommodating the control unit (208, 208a, 208b) and / or the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b), and / or - The backlight cover (204) is configured to provide at least one receiving portion (300, 300a, 300b) for the control unit (208, 208a, 208b).

6. The display assembly (200) according to claim 5, wherein, The enclosure provides a seal for the control unit (208, 208a, 208b) and / or for the electronic components disposed on the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b) and / or for the electromagnetic coupling of the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b), and / or - The enclosure provides a Faraday cage that shields the control unit (208, 208a, 208b) and / or the electronic components disposed on the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b) and / or the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b) from at least some or all of the external electrical and magnetic radiation, and / or - The first electromagnetic coupling sealing unit (210) and the second electromagnetic coupling sealing unit (212) ensure that at least part or all of the electromagnetic radiation does not leak to the outside or inside of the enclosure.

7. The display assembly (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The display assembly (200) includes: - First printed circuit board (214a) and second printed circuit board (214b), and - First control unit (208a) and second control unit (208b), and - A first receiving portion (300a) and a second receiving portion (300b), wherein the first receiving portion (300a) receives the first printed circuit board (214a) and / or the first control unit (208), and the second receiving portion (300b) receives the second printed circuit board (214b) and / or the second control unit (208b).

8. The display assembly of claim 7, wherein, - The first receiving portion (300a) and the second receiving portion (300b) are generally laterally positioned relative to each other, and / or - The first control unit (208a) and the second control unit (208b) are generally positioned laterally relative to each other and / or positioned in a horizontal plane (H1), and / or - The first printed circuit board (214a) and the second printed circuit board (148b) are generally positioned laterally to each other and / or positioned in a horizontal plane (H1).

9. The display assembly (200) according to any one of claims 7 or 8, wherein, The display assembly (200) is configured to at least partially shield electromagnetic radiation generated in the first receiving portion (300a) from reaching the second receiving portion (300b), and / or The display assembly (200) is configured to at least partially shield electromagnetic radiation generated in the second receiving portion (300b) from reaching the first receiving portion (300a).

10. The display assembly (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The backlight cover (204) and / or the display holder (206) comprise conductive materials and / or are made by a die-casting process.

11. The display assembly (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, - The first electromagnetic coupling sealing unit (210) and / or the second electromagnetic coupling sealing unit (212) are conductive, and / or - The first electromagnetic coupling sealing unit (210) and / or the second electromagnetic coupling sealing unit (212) are formed in the display assembly (200) using in-situ molding technology, and / or - The first electromagnetic coupling sealing unit (210) and / or the second electromagnetic coupling sealing unit (212) are formed using printing technology, computer numerical control (CNC) machining technology or a combination thereof, and are particularly distributed.

12. The display assembly (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The display unit (202) includes a panel (220) and / or a glass cover (203).

13. The display assembly (200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The display assembly also includes: A housing (216) for at least partially enclosing the display unit (202), the backlight cover (204), and the printed circuit board (214a, 214b), wherein, optionally, sealant and / or tape (304) are disposed between the housing (216) and the display unit (202).

14. The display assembly (200) according to claim 13, wherein, At least one connector (302) is provided for connection to the printed circuit board (214, 214a, 214b) to provide data and / or electrical connections from the battery of the vehicle (100), particularly the battery of the vehicle (100), to the display assembly (200), wherein, optionally, at least one hole is provided in the housing (216) to connect the cable of the connector (302) to the outside of the display assembly (200).

15. A vehicle comprising a display assembly (200) according to any one of the preceding claims.

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