Display device

Abstract

A display device is disclosed. The display device of the present disclosure may comprise: a display panel; a frame which is positioned behind the display panel and to which the display panel is coupled; a board having a substrate and seated on the frame; and a shield covering the board, wherein the board may comprise: an element which protrudes from the substrate toward the shield and on which the shield is seated, and one of the substrate and the shield may comprise protruding parts which protrude from the one to the other to be inserted into the other, and are spaced apart from each other.

Description

display device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a display device.

[0002] As the information society develops, the demand for display devices is also increasing in various forms, and in response to this, various display devices such as LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), ELD (Electro luminescent Display), and VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) are being researched and used in recent years.

[0003] Among these, the LCD panel has a TFT substrate and a color substrate that face each other with a liquid crystal layer in between, and can display images using light provided from a backlight unit. In addition, the OLED panel can display images by depositing an organic layer capable of self-luminescence on a substrate on which a transparent electrode is formed.

[0004] The source PCB provides digital video data and timing control signals received from the timing controller board to the display panel. The shield can cover and protect the timing controller board and can be secured to the timing controller board and frame using screws. However, the shield's position relative to the components on the timing controller board is not fixed, requiring significant manpower to secure the screws to the shield, and the use of an automatic fastener is also problematic.

[0005] The present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned and other problems.

[0006] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that can minimize the movement of the shield mounted on the timing controller board prior to screw fastening.

[0007] Another objective may be to provide a shield flow minimization structure that is compatible with shields of different thicknesses.

[0008] Another purpose may be to provide various examples of flow minimization structures for shields.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above or other purposes, a display device may include: a display panel; a frame positioned at the rear of the display panel, to which the display panel is coupled; a board having a substrate and mounted on the frame; and a shield covering the board, wherein the board may include: an element protruding from the substrate toward the shield, the element on which the shield is mounted, and one of the substrate and the shield may include: protrusions protruding from the one to the other and inserted into the other, and spaced apart from each other.

[0010] The effects of the display device according to the present disclosure are described as follows.

[0011] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure can be provided that can minimize the flow of a shield mounted on a timing controller board before screw fastening.

[0012] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a flow minimization structure of a shield can be provided that is compatible with shields of different thicknesses.

[0013] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, various examples of flow minimization structures of shields can be provided.

[0014] Further scope of the applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description below. However, since various modifications and variations within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only.

[0015] Figures 1 to 29 are drawings illustrating examples of display devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components are given the same reference numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0017] The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the convenience of writing specifications, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves.

[0018] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0019] Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0020] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0021] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0022] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0023] The direction indications of up (U), down (D), left (Le), right (Ri), front (F), and back (R) shown in the drawings are only for convenience of explanation, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited thereby.

[0024] The display device of the present disclosure may include various types of display panels, such as an OLED panel described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6 or an LCD panel described below with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

[0025]

[0026] Referring to FIG. 1, a display device (1) may include a display panel (10). The display panel (10) may display an image.

[0027] The display device (1) may include a first long side (LS1), a second long side (LS2) opposite the first long side (LS1), a first short side (SS1) adjacent to the first long side (LS1) and the second long side (LS2), and a second short side (SS2) opposite the first short side (SS1). Meanwhile, for convenience of explanation, the lengths of the first and second long sides (LS1, LS2) are illustrated and described as being longer than the lengths of the first and second short sides (SS1, SS2), but it may also be possible for the lengths of the first and second long sides (LS1, LS2) to be approximately equal to the lengths of the first and second short sides (SS1, SS2).

[0028] The direction parallel to the long sides (LS1, LS2) can be referred to as the left-right direction. The side of the first short side (SS1) can be referred to as the left (Le, x), and the side of the second short side (SS2) can be referred to as the right (Ri).

[0029] The direction parallel to the short sides (SS1, SS2) can be referred to as the vertical direction. The first long side (LS1) side can be referred to as the upper side (U, y), and the second long side (LS2) side can be referred to as the lower side (D).

[0030] The direction perpendicular to the long sides (LS1, LS2) and the short sides (SS1, SS2) may be referred to as the front-back direction. The direction in which the display panel (10) displays an image may be referred to as the front (F, z), and the opposite direction may be referred to as the rear (R).

[0031] The long sides (LS1, LS2) and the short sides (SS1, SS2) may be referred to as edges of the display device (1). The points where the long sides (LS1, LS2) and the short sides (SS1, SS2) meet each other may be referred to as corners. The first corner (Ca) may be the point where the first short side (SS1) and the first long side (LS1) meet. The second corner (Cb) may be the point where the first long side (LS1) and the second short side (SS2) meet. The third corner (Cc) may be the point where the second short side (SS2) and the second long side (LS2) meet. The fourth corner (Cd) may be the point where the second long side (LS2) and the first short side (SS1) meet.

[0032]

[0033] Referring to FIG. 2, the display device (1) may include a display panel (10), a frame (20), a side frame (40), and a back cover (50).

[0034] The display panel (10) can form the front surface of the display device (1) and can display an image forward. The display panel (10) can output an image composed of a plurality of pixels, and the color, brightness, and saturation of each pixel can be adjusted. The display panel (10) can generate light corresponding to the color red, green, or blue according to a control signal. The display panel (10) can be divided into an active area where an image is displayed and a de-active area where an image is not displayed. The display panel (10) can be an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) panel.

[0035] The frame (20) may be positioned at the rear of the display panel (10), and the display panel (10) may be coupled to the frame (20). For example, the frame (20) may include a metal material. The frame (20) may be referred to as a cover bottom (20), a module cover (20), or a PCB plate (20).

[0036] The side frame (40) can extend along the edge of the frame (20) and be coupled to the frame (20). The side frame (40) can cover the display panel (10) and the side of the frame (20). The side frame (40) can be referred to as a middle cabinet (40) or a guide panel (40).

[0037] The back cover (50) can be positioned at the rear of the frame (20) and can be coupled to the frame (20). The back cover (50) can include a plastic or metal material.

[0038]

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the display device (1) may include a plate (30). The plate (30) may be positioned between the display panel (10) and the frame (20), and may be coupled to the display panel (10) and the frame (20). A side frame (40) may cover the side surfaces of the display panel (10), the plate (30), and the frame (20). The side frame (40) may be positioned between the plate (30) and the frame (20), and may be coupled to the plate (30) and the frame (20). Alternatively, the side frame (40) may be positioned between the frame (20) and the back cover (50), and may be coupled to the frame (20).

[0040] For example, the plate (30) may include a core (31), a front skin (32), and a rear skin (33).

[0041] The front skin (32) can form the front surface of the plate (30). The rear skin (33) can form the rear surface of the plate (30). The front skin (32) and the rear skin (33) can be pressed onto the core (31) through a roll-to-roll process using a plurality of rollers.

[0042] The core (31) may be positioned between the front skin (32) and the rear skin (33). For example, the core (31) may be formed of a composite material and may include a main fiber and a binder fiber mixed between the main fibers. As another example, the core (31) may have a corrugated shape with a wave shape.

[0043]

[0044] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, a plurality of boards (P) may be mounted on the rear of the frame (20) and may be electrically connected to electronic components of the display device. The board (P) may be a PCB (Printed Circuit Board), and components may be mounted on the board (P). A power supply board (P1) may provide power to each component of the display device. A timing controller board (P2) may provide a video signal to the display panel (10). The timing controller board (P2) may be referred to as a T-CON board (P2), a T-CON (P2), or a board (P2). A main board (P3) may control each component of the display device. For example, the power supply board (P1) may be adjacent to the left side of the frame (20), the main board (P3) may be adjacent to the right side of the frame (20), and the timing controller board (P2) may be located between the power supply board (P1) and the main board (P3).

[0045] A source PCB (11) may be adjacent to a lower side of a display panel (10) and may extend along the lower side. A cable (CF) may connect the lower side of the display panel (10) and the source PCB (11). For example, the cable (CF) may be a COF (Chip On Film). A cable (C) connected to the source PCB (11) may be electrically connected to a timing controller board (P2) through a hole (CH) formed in a plate (30) and a frame (20). For example, the cable (C) may be an FFC (Flexible Flat Cable).

[0046] For example, the frame (20) may have an area corresponding to the plate (30) (see FIGS. 3 and 5). In this case, the back cover (50) may cover the entire back of the frame (20).

[0047] For another example, the frame (20) may have a smaller area than the plate (30) (see FIG. 6). In this case, the back cover (50) may cover the rear surface of the frame (20), and a portion of the plate (30) may not be covered by the back cover (50).

[0048]

[0049] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the display panel (10) may be an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel. The backlight unit (60) may be positioned between the display panel (10) and the frame (20), may be mounted on the frame (20), and may provide light to the display panel (10). The backlight unit (60) may include a substrate (61), a light source (62), a reflective sheet (63), a diffusion plate (64), and an optical sheet (65).

[0050] The substrate (61) can be mounted on the frame (20) and can have a plate shape or be composed of a plurality of bars. A plurality of light sources (62), such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), can be mounted on the substrate (61). The reflective sheet (63) can cover the substrate (61) and have holes (63a) in which the light sources (62) are positioned. The diffuser plate (64) can be spaced forward from the reflective sheet (63) and can be supported by a supporter (63b) on the reflective sheet (63). The optical sheet (65) can be positioned between the diffuser plate (64) and the display panel (10).

[0051] The source PCB (11) may be adjacent to the lower side of the frame (20) and may be mounted on the rear side of the frame (20). The cable (CF) may be adjacent to the lower side of the display panel (10) and electrically connected to the display panel (10), and may be electrically connected to the source PCB (11) through a slit (SL) formed in the lower side of the frame (20). For example, the cable (CF) may be a COF (Chip On Film). The cable (unsymbolized) may electrically connect the source PCB (11) and the timing controller board (P2). For example, the cable may be an FFC (Flexible Flat Cable).

[0052]

[0053] Referring to FIG. 9, the rear surface of the frame (20) may include a left region (A1), a central region (A2), and a right region (A3). For example, a timing controller board (P2) may be coupled to the central region (A2) and may be electrically connected to a plurality of cables (C1, C2, C3, C4). A shield (200) may cover the rear surface of the timing controller board (P2) and may be coupled to the timing controller board (P2). The shield (200) may be referred to as a cover (200).

[0054]

[0055] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the timing controller board (P2) may have an overall square plate shape. The timing controller board (P2) may include a substrate (100) and a plurality of components mounted on the rear surface of the substrate (100). The components may protrude rearward from the rear surface of the substrate (100).

[0056] The heating element (100H) may be mounted on the back surface of the substrate (100). The heating element (100H) may be an element that generates heat when current flows through it. For example, the heating element (100H) may be an IC chip or a system on chip (SOC). A plurality of heating elements (100H1, 100H2, 100H3, 100H4) may be adjacent to each other on the back surface of the substrate (100) but spaced apart from each other.

[0057] A gasket (100G) may be mounted on the back surface of the substrate (100). The gasket (100G) may contact the front surface of the shield (200, see FIG. 9), and the substrate (100) may be grounded to the shield (200) through the gasket (100G), or may be grounded to the frame (20, to which the shield is joined via a fastening member) through the gasket (100G) and the shield (200). A plurality of gaskets (100G1, 100G2) may be spaced apart from each other on the back surface of the substrate (100).

[0058] A plurality of through holes (100F) may be formed through the substrate (100). A first through hole (100F1) may be adjacent to the left side and the upper side of the substrate (100). A second through hole (100F2) may be adjacent to the right side and the upper side of the substrate (100). A third through hole (100F3) may be adjacent to the left side and the lower side of the substrate (100). A fourth through hole (100F4) may be adjacent to the right side and the lower side of the substrate (100). A fifth through hole (100F5) may be located in the center of the substrate (100) or an area adjacent thereto.

[0059]

[0060] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the shield (200) may be located at the rear of the timing controller board (P2). The shield (200) may include a body (210), a mounting portion (210P), a pad (210H), and a fastening portion (210F).

[0061] The body (210) may have a shape corresponding to the substrate (100). The body (210) may be spaced rearward from the substrate (100).

[0062] The mounting portion (210P) may protrude from the body (210) toward the substrate (100). For example, the mounting portion (210P) may be formed by being pressed forward from the rear side of the body (210). A plurality of mounting portions (210Pa, 210Pb, 210Pc) may face a plurality of heat generating elements (100H1, 100H2, 100H3, 100H4) on the substrate (100). The first mounting portion (210Pa) may face the first heat generating element (100H1). The second mounting portion (210Pb) may face the second heat generating element (100H2). Slits (SLb) may be formed between the body (210) and the second mounting portion (210Pb). The third mounting portion (210Pc) may be oriented toward the third and fourth heating elements (100H3, 100H4, see FIG. 11). Slits (SLc) may be formed between the body (210) and the third mounting portion (210Pc).

[0063] The pad (210H) may be positioned between the mounting portion (210P) and the heat generating element (100H), and may be coupled or attached to the mounting portion (210P). The pad (210H) may contact the heat generating element (100H). The pad (210H) may be referred to as a thermal pad (210H). The first pad (210Ha) may contact or be attached to the rear surface of the first heat generating element (100H1). The second pad (210Hb) may contact or be attached to the rear surface of the second heat generating element (100H2). The third pad (210Hc) may contact or be attached to the rear surfaces of the third and fourth heat generating elements (100H3, 100H4, see FIG. 11).

[0064] Accordingly, the heat of the heating element (100H) can be transferred to the shield (200) through the pad (210H). A plurality of heat dissipation holes (210d) can be formed in the body (210) adjacent to the mounting portion (210P).

[0065] The fastening portion (210F) may protrude from the body (210) toward the substrate (100). For example, the fastening portion (210F) may be formed by pressing from the rear side of the body (210) toward the front side. The fifth fastening hole (210Fh) may be formed in the center of the fastening portion (210F).

[0066]

[0067] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 11, the guide pin (110) may protrude rearwardly from the substrate (100) of the timing controller board (P2). The guide pin (110) may be formed on the substrate (100). For example, the guide pin (110) may be welded to the substrate (100). The guide pin (110) may be coupled to the substrate (100) through SMT (Surface Mounter Technology). The guide pin (110) may be referred to as a boss (110), a protrusion (110), or a rib (110). A pair of guide pins (111, 112) may be spaced apart from each other on the substrate (100). Alternatively, the number of guide pins (110) may be three or more.

[0068] For example, the first guide pin (111) may be adjacent to the first through hole (100F1) of the substrate (100). The first guide pin (111) may be referred to as a first protrusion (111). For example, the second guide pin (112) may be adjacent to the second through hole (100F2) of the substrate (100). The second guide pin (112) may be referred to as a second protrusion (112).

[0069]

[0070] Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, the rib (220R) of the shield (200) may protrude from the body (210) toward the substrate (100) of the timing controller board (P2). The rib (220R) may protrude from the edge of the body (210) and may be bent at least once. The rib (220R) may include a first rib (221R) and a second rib (222R).

[0071] The first rib (221R) may include a first vertical rib (221Ra) and a first horizontal rib (221Rb). The first vertical rib (221Ra) may be bent from the upper side of the body (210) toward the substrate (100). The first horizontal rib (221Rb) may be bent from the first vertical rib (221Ra) in a direction intersecting the first vertical rib (221Ra) and may be arranged parallel to the substrate (100). For example, the first horizontal rib (221Rb) may be folded at least once to increase its thickness.

[0072] The first pin hole (221Rh) may be formed by penetrating the first horizontal rib (221Rb) forward and backward. The first guide pin (111) may pass through the first pin hole (221Rh). The first pin hole (221Rh) may be referred to as a first insertion hole (2221Rh). The diameter of the first pin hole (221Rh) may be equal to or larger than the diameter of the first guide pin (111). The rear end of the first guide pin (111) may be positioned rearward of the rear surface of the first horizontal rib (221Rb). The length or height of the first guide pin (111) (i.e., the height at which the first guide pin (111) protrudes rearward from the substrate (100)) may be greater than the sum of the thickness of the first horizontal rib (221Rb) and the gap between the first horizontal rib (221Rb) and the substrate (100). Here, the gap between the first horizontal rib (221Rb) and the substrate (100) (i.e., the amount of lifting of the first horizontal rib (221Rb)) may be defined in a state where the shield (200) is mounted on the heating element (100H) and / or the gasket (100G) (see FIG. 11).

[0073] The second rib (222R) may include a second vertical rib (222Ra) and a second horizontal rib (222Rb). The second vertical rib (222Ra) may be bent from the upper side of the body (210) toward the substrate (100). The second horizontal rib (222Rb) may be bent from the second vertical rib (222Ra) in a direction intersecting the second vertical rib (222Ra) and may be arranged parallel to the substrate (100). For example, the second horizontal rib (222Rb) may be folded at least once to increase its thickness.

[0074] The second pin hole (222Rh) may be formed by penetrating the second horizontal rib (222Rb) forward and backward. The second guide pin (112) may pass through the second pin hole (222Rh). The second pin hole (222Rh) may be referred to as a second insertion hole (222Rh). The diameter of the second pin hole (222Rh) may be equal to or larger than the diameter of the second guide pin (112). The rear end of the second guide pin (112) may be positioned rearward relative to the rear surface of the second horizontal rib (222Rb). The length or height of the second guide pin (112) (i.e., the height at which the second guide pin (112) protrudes rearward from the substrate (100)) may be larger than the sum of the thickness of the second horizontal rib (222Rb) and the gap between the second horizontal rib (222Rb) and the substrate (100). Here, the gap between the second horizontal rib (222Rb) and the substrate (100) (i.e., the lifting amount of the second horizontal rib (222Rb)) can be defined in a state where the shield (200) is mounted on the heating element (100H) and / or the gasket (100G) (see FIG. 11).

[0075] Accordingly, the first and second guide pins (111, 112) on which the body (210) is engaged can limit the rotation of the shield (200) mounted on the heating element (100H) and / or the gasket (100G) about the forward-backward axis.

[0076] The first fastening hole (221Fh) may be formed by penetrating the first horizontal rib (221Rb) forward and backward. For example, the first fastening hole (221Fh) may be formed in a portion of the first horizontal rib (221Rb) where a portion overlaps another portion.

[0077] The second fastening hole (222Fh) may be formed by penetrating the second horizontal rib (222Rb) forward and backward. For example, the second fastening hole (222Fh) may be formed in a portion of the second horizontal rib (222Rb) where a portion overlaps another portion.

[0078]

[0079] Referring to FIG. 17, the shield (200) may further include third and fourth ribs (223R, 224R) in addition to the first and second ribs (221R, 222R) described above.

[0080] The third vertical rib of the third rib (223R) may protrude from the left side of the body (210) toward the substrate (100). The third horizontal rib of the third rib (223R) may intersect the third vertical rib and may have a third fastening hole (223Fh).

[0081] The fourth vertical rib of the fourth rib (224R) may protrude from the lower side of the body (210) toward the substrate (100). The fourth horizontal rib of the fourth rib (224R) may intersect the fourth vertical rib and may have a fourth fastening hole (224Fh).

[0082] When the shield (200) is caught on the first and second guide pins (111, 112) of the timing controller board (P2), the plurality of fastening holes (221Fh, 222Fh, 223Fh, 224Fh, 210Fh) of the shield (200) can be aligned with the plurality of through holes (100F1, 100F2, 100F3, 100F4, 100F5) of the timing controller board (P2).

[0083] Alternatively, as described later in FIGS. 18 to 23, when the guide ribs of the shield (200) are caught in the guide holes of the timing controller board (P2), the plurality of fastening holes (221Fh, 222Fh, 223Fh, 224Fh, 210Fh) of the shield (200) can be aligned with the plurality of through holes (100F1, 100F2, 100F3, 100F4, 100F5) of the timing controller board (P2).

[0084] Alternatively, as described later in FIG. 24, when the shield (200) is caught on the first and second guide pins (111, 112) of the timing controller board (P2) and the guide ribs of the shield (200) are caught on the guide holes of the timing controller board (P2), the plurality of fastening holes (221Fh, 222Fh, 223Fh, 224Fh, 210Fh) of the shield (200) can be aligned with the plurality of through holes (100F1, 100F2, 100F3, 100F4, 100F5) of the timing controller board (P2).

[0085] Accordingly, the first fastening hole (221Fh) can be aligned with the first through hole (100F1), the second fastening hole (222Fh) can be aligned with the second through hole (100F2), the third fastening hole (223Fh) can be aligned with the third through hole (100F3), and the fourth fastening hole (224Fh) can be aligned with the fourth through hole (100F4). The fifth fastening hole (210Fh) can be aligned with the fifth through hole (100F5).

[0086] Fastening members such as screws can be fastened to the frame (20, see FIG. 9) through fastening holes (221Fh, 222Fh, 223Fh, 224Fh, 210Fh) and through holes (100F1, 100F2, 100F3, 100F4, 100F5). Screw threads that engage with the screw threads of the fastening members can be formed on the inner surface of the joint portion of the frame (20). Accordingly, the shield (200) can be coupled to the timing controller board (P2), and the shield (200) and the timing controller board (P2) can be mounted on the frame (20). Since the shield (200) is aligned in the correct position on the timing controller board (P2) by the guide pins (111, 112) and / or the guide ribs, the fastening of these fastening members may not require many workers and may be performed automatically by a robot.

[0087]

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, the third rib (223R) may include a third vertical rib (223Ra), a third horizontal rib (223Rb), and a first guide rib (223Rt). A third fastening hole (223Fh) may be formed in the third horizontal rib (223Rb). The first guide rib (223Rt) may be referred to as a first protrusion (223Rt).

[0089] The first guide rib (223Rt) may be bent forward from the third horizontal rib (223Rb) and may pass through the first guide hole (123). The first guide hole (123) may be formed to pass through the substrate (100) of the timing controller board (P2) from front to back. The first guide hole (123) may be referred to as a first insertion hole (123). The first guide hole (123) may have a slot shape and may have a length and width equal to or greater than those of the first guide rib (223Rt). The front end of the first guide rib (223Rt) may be positioned forward of the front surface of the substrate (100). The height of the first guide rib (223Rt) (i.e., the height at which the first guide rib (223Rt) protrudes forward from the third horizontal rib (223Rb)) may be greater than the sum of the thickness of the substrate (100) and the gap between the third horizontal rib (223Rb) and the substrate (100). Here, the gap between the third horizontal rib (223Rb) and the substrate (100) (i.e., the lifting amount of the third horizontal rib (223Rb)) may be defined in a state where the shield (200) is mounted on the heating element (100H) and / or the gasket (100G) (see FIG. 17).

[0090] The second rib (222R) may include a second vertical rib (222Ra), a second horizontal rib (222Rb), and a second guide rib (222Rt). A second fastening hole (222Fh) may be formed in the second horizontal rib (222Rb). The second guide rib (222Rt) may be referred to as a second protrusion (222Rt).

[0091] The second guide rib (222Rt) may be bent forward from the second horizontal rib (222Rb) and may pass through the second guide hole (122). The second guide hole (122) may be formed to pass through the substrate (100) of the timing controller board (P2) from front to back. The second guide hole (122) may be referred to as a second insertion hole (122). The second guide hole (122) may have a slot shape and may have a length and width equal to or greater than those of the second guide rib (222Rt). The front end of the second guide rib (222Rt) may be positioned forward of the front surface of the substrate (100). The height of the second guide rib (222Rt) (i.e., the height at which the second guide rib (222Rt) protrudes forward from the second horizontal rib (22Rb)) may be greater than the sum of the thickness of the substrate (100) and the gap between the second horizontal rib (222Rb) and the substrate (100). Here, the gap between the second horizontal rib (222Rb) and the substrate (100) (i.e., the amount of lifting of the second horizontal rib (222Rb)) may be defined in a state where the shield (200) is mounted on the heating element (100H) and / or the gasket (100G) (see FIG. 17).

[0092] Accordingly, the first and second guide ribs (223Rt, 222Rt) that are caught in the first and second guide holes (123, 122) can restrict the shield (200) mounted on the heating element (100H) and / or the gasket (100G) from rotating around the forward-backward axis.

[0093]

[0094] Referring to FIGS. 20 to 22, the first guide hole (123) may include a first hole (123a) and a second hole (123b). The first guide hole (123) may have an overall stepped shape. A portion of the second hole (123b) may be shared with the first hole (123a). The length (La) of the first hole (123a) may be greater than the length (Lb) of the second hole (123b), and the width (Wa) of the first hole (123a) may be less than the width (Wa+Wb) of the second hole (123b). Meanwhile, the second guide hole (122, see FIG. 19) described above may also be deformed like the first guide hole (123).

[0095] Referring to FIG. 21, the first guide rib (223Rt) can penetrate the first hole (123a) and be spaced apart from a portion of the second hole (123b) that is not shared with the first hole (123a). The thickness (ta) of the first guide rib (223Rt) can be equal to or smaller than the width (Wa) of the first hole (123a), and the length of the first guide rib (223Rt) can be equal to or smaller than the length (La) of the first hole (123a).

[0096] Referring to Fig. 22, the first guide rib (223Rt') can penetrate the second hole (123b) and be spaced apart from a portion of the first hole (123a) that is not shared with the second hole (123b). The thickness (tb) of the first guide rib (223Rt') can be equal to or smaller than the width (Wa+Wb) of the second hole (123b), and the length of the first guide rib (223Rt') can be equal to or smaller than the length (Lb) of the second hole (123b). Here, the thickness (tb, see Fig. 22) can be greater than the thickness (ta, see Fig. 21).

[0097] Accordingly, any one of the first guide ribs (223Rt, 223Rt') of different thicknesses can penetrate the first guide hole (123). For example, the thickness of the first guide rib (223Rt; 223Rt') can be the same as the thickness of the rib (220R; 220R') and the thickness of the body of the shield.

[0098]

[0099] Referring to FIG. 23, a fastening member (F3) such as a screw can be fastened to the frame (20, see FIG. 9) through a third fastening hole (223Fh, see FIG. 21; 223Fh', see FIG. 22) and a third through hole (100F3). Screw threads that engage with the screw threads of the fastening member (F3) can be formed on the inner surface of the joint portion of the frame (20). Similarly, the fastening members can be fastened to the frame (20, see FIG. 9) through the remaining fastening holes (221Fh, 222Fh, 224Fh, 210Fh) and the remaining through holes (100F1, 100F2, 100F4, 100F5) (see FIG. 17). Accordingly, the shield (200) can be coupled to the timing controller board (P2), and the shield (200) and the timing controller board (P2) can be mounted on the frame (20).

[0100]

[0101] Referring to FIG. 24, the second horizontal rib (222Rb) of the shield (200) can be caught on the second guide pin (112) of the timing controller board (P2), and the second guide rib (222Rt) of the shield (200) can penetrate the timing controller board (P2) and be caught on it.

[0102] Accordingly, before fixing the shield (200) to the timing controller board (P2) through a fastening member such as a screw, the shield (200) can be more stably seated on the timing controller board (P2) and not rotated.

[0103]

[0104] Referring to FIG. 25, the shield (200) may include a first rib (221R), a second rib (222R), a third rib (223R), and a fourth rib (224R).

[0105] The first vertical rib (221Ra) of the first rib (221R) may be adjacent to the left side of the body (210) and may protrude from the upper side of the body (210) toward the substrate (100). The first horizontal rib (221Rb) of the first rib (221R) may be bent in a direction intersecting the first vertical rib (221Ra) from the first vertical rib (221Ra). The first horizontal rib (221Rb) may be arranged parallel to the substrate (100). The first fastening hole (221Fh) may be formed by penetrating the first horizontal rib (221Rb) forward and backward, and may be aligned with the first through hole (100F1, see FIG. 11).

[0106] The second vertical rib (222Ra) of the second rib (222R) may be adjacent to the right side of the body (210) and may protrude from the upper side of the body (210) toward the substrate (100). The second horizontal rib (222Rb) of the second rib (222R) may be bent in a direction intersecting the second vertical rib (222Ra) from the second vertical rib (222Ra). The second horizontal rib (222Rb) may be arranged parallel to the substrate (100). The second fastening hole (222Fh) may be formed by penetrating the second horizontal rib (222Rb) forward and backward, and may be aligned with the second through hole (100F2, see FIG. 11).

[0107] The third vertical rib (223Ra) of the third rib (223R) may be adjacent to the lower side of the body (210) and may protrude from the left side of the body (210) toward the substrate (100). The third horizontal rib (223Rb) of the third rib (223R) may be bent from the third vertical rib (223Ra) in a direction intersecting the third vertical rib (223Ra). The third horizontal rib (223Rb) may be arranged parallel to the substrate (100). The third fastening hole (223Fh) may be formed by penetrating the third horizontal rib (223Rb) forward and backward, and may be aligned with the third through hole (100F3, see FIG. 11).

[0108] The fourth vertical rib (224Ra) of the fourth rib (224R) may be adjacent to the right side of the body (210) and may protrude from the lower side of the body (210) toward the substrate (100). The fourth horizontal rib (224Rb) of the fourth rib (224R) may be bent from the fourth vertical rib (224Ra) in a direction intersecting the fourth vertical rib (224Ra). The fourth horizontal rib (224Rb) may be arranged parallel to the substrate (100). The fourth fastening hole (224Fh) may be formed by penetrating the fourth horizontal rib (224Rb) forward and backward, and may be aligned with the fourth through hole (100F4, see FIG. 11).

[0109] The first groove (100Na) may be formed from the first side of the substrate (100) toward the inside of the substrate (100) (see P of FIG. 25). The second groove (100Nb) may be formed from the second side of the substrate (100) toward the inside of the substrate (100) (see Q of FIG. 25). The first side and the second side may intersect or be opposite to each other. For example, the first side may be the left side of the substrate (100), and the second side may be the right side of the substrate (100). The grooves (100Na, 100Nb) may be referred to as notches (100Na, 100Nb, notches).

[0110]

[0111] Referring to FIGS. 26 and 27, the first guide rib (210Na) may be formed on the first side of the body (210) of the shield (200) and may be inserted into the first groove (100Na) formed on the first side of the substrate (100). The first groove (100Na) may be formed on the left side of the substrate (100) and may be adjacent to the third rib (223R). The first guide rib (210Na) may be bent forward from the end of the third horizontal rib (223Rb) and may be inserted into the first groove (100Na). Alternatively, the first guide rib (210Na) may be bent forward from the left side of the body (210) and inserted into the first groove (100Na), like the second guide rib (210Nb, see FIGS. 28 and 29) described later.

[0112] The front end of the first guide rib (210Na) may be positioned forward of the front surface of the substrate (100). The first guide rib (210Na) may be caught in the first groove (100Na). The first guide rib (210Na) may be referred to as a first protrusion (210Na).

[0113] The first groove (100Na) may be a rectangular groove, and the first guide rib (210Na) may have a rectangular cross-section. Among the four side surfaces of the first guide rib (210Na), the upper surface, the lower surface, and the right surface may contact or be adjacent to the first groove (100Na), and the left surface (Sa) may not contact the first groove (100Na). That is, the first groove (100Na) may restrict the up-and-down movement and the rightward movement of the first guide rib (210Na).

[0114]

[0115] Referring to FIGS. 28 and 29, the second guide rib (210Nb) may be formed on the second side of the body (210) of the shield (200) and may be inserted into the second groove (100Nb) formed on the second side of the substrate (100). The second groove (100Nb) may be formed on the right side of the substrate (100). The second guide rib (210Nb) may be bent forward from the right side of the body (210) and may be inserted into the second groove (100Nb). For example, the right side of the body (210) may be located to the left of the right side of the substrate (100), and the extension portion (210Q) may protrude to the right from the right side of the body (210). In this case, the second guide rib (210Nb) may be bent forward from the end of the extension (210Q). Alternatively, the second guide rib (210Nb) may be bent forward from a horizontal rib on the substrate (100) like the first guide rib (210Na, see FIGS. 26 and 27) and inserted into the second groove (100Nb).

[0116] The front end of the second guide rib (210Nb) may be positioned forward of the front surface of the substrate (100). The second guide rib (210Nb) may be caught in the second groove (100Nb). The second guide rib (210Nb) may be referred to as a second protrusion (210Nb).

[0117] The second groove (100Nb) may be a rectangular groove, and the second guide rib (210Nb) may have a rectangular cross-section. Among the four side surfaces of the second guide rib (210Nb), ​​the upper surface, the lower surface, and the left surface may contact or be adjacent to the second groove (100Nb), ​​and the right surface (Sb) may not contact the second groove (100Nb). That is, the second groove (100Nb) may restrict the up-and-down movement and the leftward movement of the second guide rib (210Nb).

[0118] Accordingly, when the first guide rib (210Na) is caught in the first groove (100Na) (see FIGS. 26 and 27) and the second guide rib (210Nb) is caught in the second groove (100Nb), ​​the up-down movement and left-right movement of the shield (200) may be restricted. In addition, the rotation of the shield (200) on the timing controller board (P2) about an axis parallel to the front-back direction may also be restricted.

[0119] A plurality of fastening holes (221Fh, 222Fh, 223Fh, 224Fh, 210Fh) of the shield (200) can be aligned with a plurality of through holes (100F1, 100F2, 100F3, 100F4, 100F5) of the timing controller board (P2).

[0120] The coupling guide structure of the shield (200) and the timing controller board (P2) using these guide ribs (210Na, 210Nb) and grooves (100Na, 100Nb) has a simpler structure and does not require pins, thereby reducing costs and increasing compatibility, compared to the coupling guide structure of the shield (200) and the timing controller board (P2) using pins (111, 112) and pin holes (221Ra, 222Rh) (see FIGS. 14 to 17).

[0121] In addition, the combined guide structure of the shield (200) and the timing controller board (P2) using these guide ribs (210Na, 210Nb) and grooves (100Na, 100Nb) may have the advantage of being simple in structure and easily applicable to shields (200) of various thicknesses, compared to the combined guide structure of the shield (200) and the timing controller board (P2) using guide ribs (222Rt, 223Rt) and guide holes (122, 123) (see FIGS. 17 to 24).

[0122] Fastening members such as screws can be fastened to the frame (20, see FIG. 9) through fastening holes (221Fh, 222Fh, 223Fh, 224Fh, 210Fh) and through holes (100F1, 100F2, 100F3, 100F4, 100F5). Screw threads that engage with the screw threads of the fastening members can be formed on the inner surface of the connecting portion of the frame (20). Each of the connecting portions of the frame (20) aligned with each of the through holes (100F1, 100F2, 100F3, 100F4, 100F5) can be formed by pressing from the front to the rear of the frame (20), and the screw threads can be formed on the inner surface of the hole of each of the connecting portions.

[0123] Accordingly, the shield (200) can be coupled to the timing controller board (P2), and the shield (200) and the timing controller board (P2) can be mounted on the frame (20). Since the shield (200) is aligned in the correct position on the timing controller board (P2) by the guide ribs (210Na, 210Nb) and the grooves (100Na, 100Nb), ​​the fastening of these fastening members may not require many workers, and can be performed automatically by a robot.

[0124]

[0125] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 29, a display device according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include: a display panel; a frame positioned at the rear of the display panel and to which the display panel is coupled; a board having a substrate and mounted on the frame; and a shield covering the board, wherein the board may include: an element protruding from the substrate toward the shield and on which the shield is mounted; and one of the substrate and the shield may include: protrusions protruding from the one to the other and inserted into the other, and spaced apart from each other.

[0126] The above board may be a timing controller board.

[0127] A portion of the shield other than the portion mounted on the element may be spaced apart from the substrate.

[0128] The above display device may further include a plurality of fastening members that penetrate the shield and the board and are fastened to the frame.

[0129] The protrusions may include: a first guide pin and a second guide pin that protrude from the substrate toward the shield, penetrate the shield, and are spaced apart from each other, and the first and second guide pins may limit rotation of the shield about an axis intersecting the shield.

[0130] The shield may further include: a body mounted on the element; and a first rib protruding from the body toward the substrate and through which the first guide pin passes.

[0131] The shield may cover the rear of the board, and the rear end of the first guide pin may be positioned rearward of the rear of the first rib.

[0132] The protrusions may include a first guide rib and a second guide rib that protrude from the shield toward the substrate and penetrate the substrate and are spaced apart from each other, and the first and second guide ribs may limit rotation of the shield about an axis intersecting the shield.

[0133] The shield may further include: a body mounted on the element; a first vertical rib protruding from the body toward the substrate; and a first horizontal rib bent from the first vertical rib in a direction intersecting the first vertical rib, wherein the first guide rib may be bent from the first horizontal rib and penetrate the substrate.

[0134] The substrate may include: a first guide hole through which the first guide rib passes, and the first guide hole may include: a first hole; and a second hole that shares a portion with the first hole and has a different size from the first hole.

[0135] The length of the first hole may be greater than the length of the second hole, the width of the second hole may be greater than the width of the first hole, and the thickness of the first guide rib may correspond to the width of the first hole or the width of the second hole.

[0136] The above display device may further include: a fastening member that penetrates the first horizontal rib and the substrate and is fastened to the frame.

[0137] The protrusions may include: a guide pin protruding from the substrate toward the shield and penetrating the shield; and a guide rib protruding from the shield toward the substrate and penetrating the substrate, wherein the guide pin and the guide rib may limit rotation of the shield about an axis intersecting the shield.

[0138] The substrate may include: a first groove formed on a first side of the substrate; and a second groove formed on a second side of the substrate; and the shield may include: a body mounted on the element; and the protrusion may include: a first guide rib protruding from a first side of the body toward the first groove and inserted into the first groove; and a second guide rib protruding from a second side of the body toward the second groove and inserted into the second groove.

[0139] The first side of the substrate and the second side of the substrate may be opposite to each other.

[0140] The shield may further include: a first vertical rib protruding from the body toward the substrate; and a first horizontal rib bent from the first vertical rib in a direction intersecting the first vertical rib, wherein the first guide rib may be bent from the first horizontal rib and caught by the first guide rib.

[0141] The shield may further include an extension protruding from the body, and the second guide rib may be bent from a distal end of the extension and caught on the second guide rib.

[0142] The protrusions may include: a first protrusion adjacent to a first edge of the shield; and a second protrusion adjacent to a second edge of the shield opposite the first edge.

[0143] The portion where the above-mentioned element and the above-mentioned shield come into contact may be located between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

[0144]

[0145] Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct. Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above may have their respective components or functions combined or used together.

[0146] For example, it means that a configuration A described in a particular embodiment and / or drawing can be combined with a configuration B described in another embodiment and / or drawing. That is, even if a combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that a combination is possible, except in cases where a combination is described as impossible.

[0147] The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in any respect and should be considered illustrative only. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Display panel; A frame located at the rear of the display panel and to which the display panel is coupled; A board having a substrate and mounted on the frame; and Including a shield covering the above board, The above board: a device protruding from the substrate toward the shield and on which the shield is mounted; One of the above substrate and the above shield: A display device comprising protrusions protruding from one of the above and inserted into the other, and spaced apart from each other.

2. In paragraph 1, The above board is a display device that is a timing controller board.

3. In paragraph 1, The portion of the shield excluding the portion mounted on the above element is, A display device separated from the above substrate.

4. In paragraph 1, A display device further comprising a plurality of fastening members that penetrate the shield and the board and are fastened to the frame.

5. In paragraph 1, The above protrusions are: It includes a first guide pin and a second guide pin that protrude from the substrate toward the shield, penetrate the shield, and are spaced apart from each other, The above first and second guide pins, A display device that limits the rotation of the shield about an axis intersecting the shield.

6. In paragraph 5, The above shield: A body mounted on the above element; and A display device further comprising a first rib protruding from the body toward the substrate and through which the first guide pin penetrates.

7. In paragraph 6, The above shield covers the rear of the board, The rear end of the above first guide pin is A display device positioned behind the rear of the first rib.

8. In paragraph 1, The above protrusions are: It includes a first guide rib and a second guide rib that protrude from the shield toward the substrate, penetrate the substrate, and are spaced apart from each other, The above first and second guide ribs, A display device that limits the rotation of the shield about an axis intersecting the shield.

9. In paragraph 8, The above shield: A body mounted on the above element; a first vertical rib protruding from the body toward the substrate; and Further comprising a first horizontal rib that is bent in a direction intersecting the first vertical rib from the first vertical rib, The above first guide rib, A display device that is bent from the first horizontal rib and penetrates the substrate.

10. In paragraph 8, The above substrate is: including a first guide hole through which the first guide rib penetrates; The above first guide hole: Hall 1; and, A display device comprising a second hole, the second hole sharing a portion with the first hole and having a different size from the first hole.

11. In paragraph 10, The length of the first hole is greater than the length of the second hole, The width of the second hole is greater than the width of the first hole, The thickness of the above first guide rib is: A display device corresponding to the width of the first hole or the width of the second hole.

12. In paragraph 1, The above substrate is: A first groove formed on a first side of the substrate; and, Including a second groove formed on the second side of the above substrate, The above shield: including a body mounted on the above element, The above protrusions are: A first guide rib protruding from the first side of the body toward the first groove and inserted into the first groove; and A display device comprising a second guide rib protruding from the second side of the body toward the second groove and inserted into the second groove.

13. In paragraph 12, The first side of the above substrate and the second side of the above substrate, Opposite display devices.

14. In paragraph 12, The above shield: a first vertical rib protruding from the body toward the substrate; and Further comprising a first horizontal rib that is bent in a direction intersecting the first vertical rib from the first vertical rib, The above first guide rib, A display device that is bent from the first horizontal rib and is hung on the first guide rib.

15. In paragraph 1, The above protrusions are: a first protrusion adjacent to the first edge of the shield; and, a second protrusion adjacent to a second edge of the shield opposite to the first edge; The part where the above element and the above shield come into contact is, A display device positioned between the first protrusion and the second protrusion.

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