Display apparatus

Abstract

This display apparatus comprises: a display; a light source module including a light source configured to radiate light to the display; a bottom chassis configured to support the display and the light source module; an optical member disposed between the display and the bottom chassis to improve characteristics of light emitted from the light source; a supporter disposed between the bottom chassis and the optical member to support the display; and a buffer disposed between the bottom chassis and the optical member to alleviate impact to the display, wherein the distance between the buffer and the display may be greater than the distance between the supporter and the display.

Description

display device

[0001] The disclosure relates to a display device.

[0002] A display device is a type of output device that converts acquired or stored electrical information into visual information and displays it to the user, and is used in various fields such as homes and businesses.

[0003] A display device may include a plurality of light sources that emit light to convert electrical information into visual information, an optical member for improving characteristics of light emitted from the plurality of light sources, and a supporter for supporting the optical member.

[0004] One aspect of the disclosure is to provide a display device capable of cushioning impact on a display panel and an optical member while a supporter supports the display panel and the optical member.

[0005] The technical tasks to be achieved in the disclosure are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0006] A display device according to one aspect of the disclosure comprises: a display; a light source module including a light source configured to irradiate light to the display; a bottom chassis configured to support the display and the light source module; an optical member disposed between the display and the bottom chassis to improve characteristics of light emitted from the light source; a supporter disposed between the bottom chassis and the optical member to support the display; and a buffer disposed between the bottom chassis and the optical member to cushion impact applied to the display, wherein a distance between the buffer member and the display is longer than a distance between the supporter and the display, and an area of ​​one end of the buffer member adjacent to the display may be larger than an area of ​​the supporter adjacent to the display.

[0007] A display device according to one aspect of the disclosure comprises: a display; a bottom chassis configured to support the display; an optical member disposed between the display and the bottom chassis; and a support plate mounted on the bottom chassis to support the display and the optical member, wherein the support plate comprises: a supporter configured to support the display and the optical member; and a buffer member disposed between the optical member and the bottom chassis and configured to alleviate impact applied to the display, wherein an area of ​​one end of the buffer member adjacent to the display is larger than an area of ​​the supporter adjacent to the display.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0009] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of some components, such as a bottom chassis and a light source device, of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0011] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0013] Figure 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0015] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 9 is an enlarged view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0017] Figure 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 11 is an enlarged view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0019] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0020] The embodiments described in the disclosure and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely preferred examples of the disclosure, and there may be various modified examples that can replace the embodiments and drawings of the disclosure at the time of filing of the present application.

[0021] Additionally, the same reference numbers or symbols presented in each drawing of the disclosure represent parts or components that perform substantially the same function.

[0022] Furthermore, the terminology used in the disclosure is for the purpose of describing embodiments and is not intended to limit and / or restrict the disclosure. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the disclosure, terms such as "comprise" or "have" indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the disclosure, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0023] Additionally, in the disclosure, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0024] Additionally, the term "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related described elements or any one of a plurality of related described elements.

[0025] Additionally, terms including ordinal numbers, such as "first," "second," etc., used in the disclosure may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms, and the terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the disclosure, the first component could be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component could also be referred to as the first component. The term "and / or" includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any one of a plurality of related listed items.

[0026] Furthermore, the meaning of "identical" in this disclosure includes similar properties or similarities within a certain range. Furthermore, "identical" means "substantially identical." "Substantially identical" should be understood to include values ​​within the manufacturing margin of error or values ​​that differ from the reference value by a range that is insignificant.

[0027] Additionally, terms such as "~part", "~device", "~block", "~absence", and "~module" may refer to a unit that processes at least one function or operation. For example, the terms may refer to at least one hardware such as an FPGA (field-programmable gate array) / ASIC (application specific integrated circuit), at least one software stored in a memory, or at least one process processed by a processor.

[0028] Meanwhile, the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left direction", "right direction", etc. used in the following description are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and position of each component are not limited by these terms. For example, the terms "front" and "rear" below may be defined based on the X direction shown in the drawings, respectively. The terms "upper" and "lower" below may be defined based on the Z direction shown in the drawings, respectively. The terms "left direction" and "right direction" below may be defined based on the Y direction shown in the drawings, respectively. The term "vertical direction" below may mean the Z direction shown in the drawings, respectively.

[0029] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0030] Fig. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to one embodiment of the disclosure. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a display device according to one embodiment of the disclosure.

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a display device (1) according to one embodiment of the disclosure is a device that processes an image signal received from the outside and can visually display the processed image. The display device (1) can be implemented in various forms, such as a television (TV), a monitor (a type of computer output device), a portable multimedia device, a portable communication device, etc. As long as the display device (1) is a device that visually displays an image, its form is not limited to that illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0032] In addition, the display device (1) may be a large format display (LFD) installed outdoors, such as on a building rooftop or a bus stop. Here, the outdoors is not necessarily limited to outdoors, and the display device (1) may be installed in any indoor location where a large number of people may come and go, such as a subway station, shopping mall, movie theater, company, or store.

[0033] The display device (1) can be installed in a standing manner on an indoor or outdoor floor or furniture, or can be installed in a wall-mounted manner on a wall or inside a wall.

[0034] In FIGS. 1 and 2, the display device (1) is described as a flat display device with a flat screen, but the invention is not limited thereto, and the display device according to the invention can also be applied to a curved display device or a bendable or flexible display device in which the flat and curved states can be varied. In addition, the invention's configuration can be applied to display devices of various shapes regardless of the screen size or ratio of the display device.

[0035] The display device (1) can receive content including video signals and audio signals from various content sources, and output video and audio corresponding to the video signals and audio signals. For example, the display device (1) can receive content data via a broadcast reception antenna or a wired cable, receive content data from a content playback device, or receive content data from a content provider's content provision server.

[0036] The display device (1) can display an image corresponding to video data and output a sound corresponding to audio data. For example, the display device (1) can restore a plurality of image frames included in the video data and continuously display the plurality of image frames. In addition, the display device (1) can restore an audio signal included in the audio data and continuously output a sound according to the audio signal.

[0037] The display device (1) may include a display panel (20). The display panel (20) may be configured to display an image. The display panel (20) forms the front surface of the display device (1) and may display an image in the front. For example, the display panel (20) may display a still image or a moving image. For example, the display panel (20) may display a two-dimensional flat image or a three-dimensional stereoscopic image utilizing the parallax of the user's eyes. The display panel (20) may be referred to as a display (20).

[0038] A display panel (20) may be provided with a plurality of pixels. An image displayed on the display panel (20) may be formed by light emitted from each of the plurality of pixels. For example, an image may be formed on the screen by combining the light emitted from the plurality of pixels like a mosaic.

[0039] Each of the plurality of pixels provided on the display panel (20) can emit light of various brightness and various colors. Specifically, each of the plurality of pixels can include sub-pixels, and the sub-pixels can include a red sub-pixel capable of emitting red light, a green sub-pixel capable of emitting green light, and a blue sub-pixel capable of emitting blue light. For example, red light can represent light with a wavelength of approximately 620 nm (nanometer, one billionth of a meter) to 750 nm, green light can represent light with a wavelength of approximately 495 nm to 570 nm, and blue light can represent light with a wavelength of approximately 450 nm to 495 nm. Each of the plurality of pixels can emit light of various brightness and various colors by a combination of light emitted from the red sub-pixel, the green sub-pixel, and the blue sub-pixel, respectively.

[0040] For example, the display panel (20) may be configured as a panel of a light-emitting display type, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). Alternatively, the display panel (20) may be configured as a panel of a self-luminous display type, such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) or a micro-LED.

[0041] On one side of the display panel (20), a cable (20a) for transmitting image data to the display panel (20) and a display driver integrated circuit (DDI) (30) (hereinafter referred to as a 'driver IC') for processing digital image data and outputting an analog image signal may be provided.

[0042] The cable (20a) can electrically connect between the source board and the driver IC (30). In addition, the cable (20a) can electrically connect between the driver IC (30) and the display panel (20). The cable (20a) may include a flexible flat cable or a film cable that can be bent.

[0043] The driver IC (30) can receive image data and power from the source board through the cable (20a), and transmit image data and driving current to the display panel (20) through the cable (20a).

[0044] The cable (20a) and the driver IC (30) may be implemented as a single unit, such as a film cable, a chip on film (COF), a tape carrier packet (TCP), etc. In other words, the driver IC (30) may be placed on the cable (20a). However, this is not limited thereto, and the driver IC (30) may be placed on the display panel (20).

[0045] For example, the cable (20a) and driver IC (30) may be placed on the lower side of the display panel (20). The cable (20a) may be connected to the lower part of the display panel (20).

[0046] When the display device (1) includes a display panel (20) of a water-emitting type, the display device (1) may include a light source module (80) arranged to irradiate light toward the display panel (20) (see FIG. 3).

[0047] The display device (1) may include an optical member (40) for improving the characteristics of light emitted from a light source module (80). The optical member (40) may include a diffusion plate for uniformly diffusing light emitted from the light source module, and an optical sheet (diffusion sheet, prism sheet, polarizing sheet, quantum dot sheet, etc.) for refracting and scattering light to improve the brightness and uniformity of the light.

[0048] The display device (1) may include a reflective sheet arranged to reflect light emitted from a light source module (80) forward. The reflective sheet may be placed on the bottom chassis (13).

[0049] The display device (1) may include various circuit boards (50, 60). Electronic components may be mounted on the circuit boards (50, 60), and circuits including the electronic components may be provided. For example, the circuits of the circuit boards (50, 60) may be formed by printing a conductive material such as copper (Cu) in a circuit line pattern on an electrically insulating substrate. The circuit boards (50, 60) may be provided to control various components for performing the functions of the display device (1), such as the display panel (20), the light source module (80), and to supply power to the components.

[0050] For example, the display device (1) may include various circuit boards such as a main board (50), a power supply board (60), and a source board.

[0051] The main board (50) can control the overall operation of the display device (1). The main board (50) can include a processor and a power management device for driving the display device (1). The main board (50) can include a control circuit for controlling components such as a display panel (20), a light source module (80), a communication module of the display device (1), and a content receiving unit for receiving content data from content sources. Electronic components constituting the control circuit of the main board (50) can be mounted on one side of the main board (50) facing in the opposite direction (i.e., rearward) from the bottom chassis (13).

[0052] The power supply board (60) may be provided to supply power to various components of the display device (1). The power supply board (60) may include a Switched Mode Power Supply (SMPS) board. The power supply board (60) may include a power supply circuit for supplying power to components such as the display panel (20) and the light source module (80). Electronic components constituting the control circuit of the power supply board (60) may be mounted on one side of the power supply board (60) facing in the opposite direction (i.e., rearward) from the bottom chassis (13).

[0053] The source board can control the display panel (20). The source board can control the display panel (20) by transmitting a driving signal to the display panel (20) through a cable (20a). The source board can control the display panel (20) by controlling the driver IC (30) to transmit a driving signal to the display panel (20). The source board can include a control circuit for controlling the display panel (20). Electronic components constituting the control circuit of the source board can be mounted on one side of the source board facing in the opposite direction (i.e., rearward) from the bottom chassis (13).

[0054] Circuit boards such as the main board (50), the power supply board (60), and the source board may be arranged independently of each other or may be arranged in a combined manner. When the circuit boards are arranged independently of each other, the circuit boards may be electrically connected to each other to transmit and receive data, signals, or power. That is, the main board (50), the power supply board (60), and the source board may be electrically connected to each other. For example, the main board (50) and the power supply board (60) may be electrically connected to each other by a cable to perform a function for driving the display device (1). The cable may include various types of cables such as a film cable, an FFC (Flexible Flat Cable), and an FPCB (Flexible Printed Circuit Board).

[0055] The main board (50), power supply board (60), and source board may each be supported by a display housing (10) described later. Specifically, the main board (50), power supply board (60), and source board may each be mounted on a bottom chassis (13) described later.

[0056] The display device (1) may include a display housing (10) that supports various components of the display device (1). The various components of the display device (1) may be accommodated inside the display housing (10). The display housing (10) may form the exterior of the display device (1).

[0057] For example, the display housing (10) can support a display panel (20). For example, the display housing (10) can support a light source module (80) and an optical member (40). For example, the display housing (10) can support a circuit board (50, 60).

[0058] The display housing (10) may include a front chassis (11). The front chassis (13) may include a front chassis (11) that supports the front or side of the display panel (20). For example, the front chassis (11) may be provided in a shape of an approximately square frame. The "front side of the display panel (20)" mentioned here means a side of the display panel (20) facing forward where the display panel (20) displays an image. In addition, the "side side of the display panel (20)" mentioned here means the frame of the display panel (20). The front chassis (11) may be referred to as a top chassis (11).

[0059] The front chassis (11) may form a bezel that is positioned to face the front of the display device (1) and support the front of the display panel (20). However, if the display device (1) is a bezel-less type display device with a very narrow or no bezel, the front chassis (11) may be provided to support only the side of the display panel (20). Alternatively, if the bottom chassis (13) supports the side of the display panel (20), the display housing (10) may not include the front chassis (11).

[0060] The display housing (10) may include a front cover (12) that covers the cable (20a). For example, a bezel-less type display device (1) may include a front cover (12) to prevent the cable (20a) from being exposed to the outside.

[0061] The front cover (12) can be coupled to the front chassis (11). For example, the front cover (12) can be coupled to the lower part of the front chassis (11) to cover the cable (20a).

[0062] The front cover (12) may have the shape of a bar extending in approximately one direction. For example, the front cover (12) may have the shape of a bar extending in the left-right direction (Y).

[0063] However, in contrast, the display housing (10) may not include a front cover (12) configured separately from the front chassis (11), in which case the cable (20a) may be covered by the front chassis (11).

[0064] The display housing (10) may include a bottom chassis (13). The bottom chassis (13) may cover the rear of the display panel (20). The bottom chassis (13) may be coupled to the rear of the front chassis (11). The bottom chassis (13) may support various components of the display device (1), such as an optical member (40), a main board (50), a power supply board (60), and a source board.

[0065] The optical member (40) can be placed at the front of the bottom chassis (13). The optical member (40) can be mounted on the front of the bottom chassis (13). The "front of the bottom chassis (13)" as used herein means one side of the bottom chassis (13) facing forward toward the display panel (20).

[0066] The main board (50), the power supply board (60), and the source board may each be placed at the rear of the bottom chassis (13). The main board (50), the power supply board (60), and the source board may each be mounted at the rear of the bottom chassis (13). For example, “the rear of the bottom chassis (13)” means one side of the bottom chassis (13) facing the rear, opposite the display panel (20).

[0067] The bottom chassis (13) may be formed to have a roughly flat plate shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0068] The bottom chassis (13) may include a material with high thermal conductivity to dissipate heat generated from the light source module (80) to the outside. For example, the bottom chassis (13) may be composed of a metal material such as aluminum or SUS, or a plastic material such as ABS.

[0069] The display housing (10) may include a rear cover (14). The rear cover (14) may be positioned at the rear of the bottom chassis (13). The rear cover (14) may be coupled to the rear of the bottom chassis (13). The rear cover (14) may cover various components (e.g., a main board (50), a power supply board (60), a source board, etc.) mounted at the rear of the bottom chassis (13).

[0070] The configuration of the display device (1) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2 is merely an example of the disclosure, and the disclosure is not limited thereto. The display device (1) may include various configurations for performing the function of providing an image.

[0071] For example, unlike as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the display device (1) may include a self-luminous display panel and may not include a light source module that irradiates light toward the display panel.

[0072] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of some components, such as a bottom chassis and a light source device, of a display device according to one embodiment. Fig. 4 is an enlarged view of a display device according to one embodiment. Fig. 4 is an enlarged view of area B illustrated in Fig. 3.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the light source module (80) may be arranged to be positioned at the rear of the display panel (20) and to irradiate light toward the front where the display panel (20) is located. For example, the light source module (80) may be configured as a surface light source. The display panel (20) may block or allow light emitted from the light source module (80) to pass through.

[0074] The light source module (80) may include a point light source that emits monochromatic light or white light, and may be configured to refract, reflect, and scatter light to convert light emitted from the point light source into uniform surface light. The light source module (80) may emit uniform surface light toward the front by refracting, reflecting, and scattering light emitted from the point light source.

[0075] The light source module (80) may include a light source (82) and a light source substrate (81). The light source substrate (81) may be coupled to the bottom chassis (13). The light source substrate (81) may be mounted on the bottom chassis (13) and a connector (90). For example, the light source substrate (81) may be disposed on the front of the bottom chassis (13). The light source (82) may emit light toward the front. The light source (82) may be disposed on the light source substrate (81) (see FIGS. 5 and 6). For example, the light source (82) may be mounted on the front of the light source substrate (81). The light source (82) may include a plurality of light sources (82).

[0076] The light source module (80) may further include a light diffusion member (83). It may be configured to diffuse light emitted from the light source (82). The light diffusion member (83) may be arranged in front of the light source (82) and the light source substrate (81). The number of light diffusion members (83) may correspond to the number of light sources (82). The light diffusion member (83) may include a plurality of light diffusion members (83).

[0077] The display device (1) may further include a connector (90). The connector (90) may be electrically and physically connected to the light source module (80). The connector (90) may be positioned adjacent to one end of the bottom chassis (13) in the Y direction.

[0078] The display device (1) may further include a support plate (100). The support plate (100) may support the display panel (20) and the optical member (40) and may alleviate external impact applied to the display panel (20) and the optical member (40). The support plate (100) may be disposed between the bottom chassis (13) and the optical member (40). For example, the support plate (100) may be positioned in front of the bottom chassis (13) and in the rear of the optical member (40). The support plate (100) may be coupled and / or fixed to the bottom chassis (13). For example, the support plate (100) may be slidably mounted to the bottom chassis (13). The support plate (100) may be referred to as a support member, a support device, and / or a support panel.

[0079] The support plate (100) can be placed between a plurality of light source substrates (81). For example, the support plate (100) can be placed between a plurality of light source substrates (81) in the Z direction.

[0080] The support plate (100) may be formed of a transparent material to minimize visibility from the outside of the display device. In addition, the support plate (100) may be formed of an elastic material to disperse impact applied to the display panel (20) and / or the optical member (40) through contact. For example, the support plate (100) may include polycarbonate (PC). However, the material forming the support plate (100) is not limited to the above-described examples.

[0081] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 8 is an enlarged view of a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0082] Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of the display device illustrated in Fig. 1. Fig. 6 is an enlarged view of area C illustrated in Fig. 5. Fig. 7 is a plan view of the display device illustrated in Fig. 4. Fig. 8 is an enlarged view of area D illustrated in Fig. 7. Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line E-E' of the display device illustrated in Fig. 8. In Figs. 5 and 6, the light diffusion member (83) is omitted.

[0083] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 9, the support plate (100) may include a supporter (110) and a buffer member (120).

[0084] The supporter (110) may be provided to maintain the optical distance (OD) between the light source and the optical member (40), thereby maintaining the optical characteristics of the light source module. The supporter (110) may be provided with a length that can maintain the optical characteristics of the light source module.

[0085] A supporter (110) may be placed between the bottom chassis (13) and the optical member (40). The supporter (110) may be placed on one surface of the substrate to support the optical member (40). A plurality of supporters (110) may be provided.

[0086] The buffer member (120) may be configured to cushion the impact in response to an impact being applied to the display panel (20) and / or the optical member (40). While the supporter (110) supports the display panel (20), the display panel (20) may receive the impact, and the buffer member (120) may contact the display panel (20) and / or the supporter (110) to cushion the impact applied to the display panel (20) and / or the supporter (110).

[0087] A buffer member (120) may be placed between the bottom chassis (13) and the optical member (40). The buffer member (120) may be placed on one surface of the bottom chassis (13) to alleviate impact applied to the display panel (20) and / or the optical member (40). A plurality of buffer members (120) may be provided.

[0088] The buffer member (120) and the supporter (110) may be adjacent to each other. The buffer member (120) and the supporter (110) may be formed integrally.

[0089] While the supporter (110) supports the optical member (40) and / or the display panel (20), the display device may receive an impact from the outside. For example, while the supporter (110) supports the optical member (40) and / or the display panel (20), the display panel (20) and / or the optical member (40) may receive an impact.

[0090] As the display panel (20) receives an impact, the display panel (20) may undergo a slight elastic deformation, and the supporter (110) supporting the display panel (20) may also undergo an elastic deformation in the -X direction. For example, the supporter (112) of the supporter (110) may undergo an elastic deformation. Based on the display panel (20) and the supporter (112) being elastically deformed in the -X direction, the buffer member (120) may come into contact with the optical member (40) to alleviate the impact.

[0091] The supporter (110) may be configured to be elastically deformable. The supporter (110) may include an extension (111) and a support (112). However, only the support (112) may be provided.

[0092] The extension (111) may extend from the base (100a) toward the display panel (20) and / or the optical member (40). The extension (111) may be elastically deformable.

[0093] The support member (112) may extend from the extension member (111) toward the display panel (20) and / or the optical member (40). The support member (112) may support the display panel (20) and the optical member (40). The support member (112) may be in contact with the optical member (40). The support member (112) may include a support surface (112a). The support surface (112a) may be in contact with the optical member (40). For example, the support surface (112a) may be provided at one end of the support member (112) along the X direction. Accordingly, the support surface (112a) may be in contact with one surface of the optical member (40) along the -X direction.

[0094] The buffer member (120) may include a leg (121) and a contact portion (122).

[0095] The leg (121) may extend from the base (100a) toward the display panel (20) and / or the optical member (40). The leg (121) may be elastically deformable to alleviate impact transmitted to the buffer member (120). For example, based on the display panel (20) receiving an impact and elastic deformation occurring in the display panel (20), the leg (121) may be deformed in the -X direction to alleviate impact.

[0096] The contact portion (122) may extend from the leg (121) toward the display panel (20) and / or the optical member (40). Based on the fact that the display panel (20) is elastically deformed when the display panel (20) receives an impact, the contact portion (122) may come into contact with the optical member (40) to alleviate the impact. The contact portion (122) may include a contact surface (122a). The contact surface (122a) may come into contact with the optical member (40). For example, the contact surface (122a) may be provided at one end of the contact portion (122) along the X direction. Therefore, based on the fact that the display panel (20) is elastically deformed when the display panel (20) receives an impact, the contact surface (122a) may come into contact with one side of the optical member (40) along the -X direction.

[0097] The support surface (112a) may have a small area (A1) so as not to be visible on the display panel (20). The contact surface (122a) may have a larger area (A2) than the support surface so as to disperse and alleviate impact.

[0098] One end (122a) adjacent to the optical member (40) of the buffer member (120) may be spaced apart from the optical member (40) and the display panel (20). Therefore, when no external impact is applied, the buffer member (120) may not come into contact with the optical member (40), and the buffer member (120) may not be visible on the display panel (20).

[0099] The area (A2) of the contact surface (122a) may be larger than the area (A1) of the support surface (112a). Therefore, based on the display panel (20) being elastically deformed when receiving an impact, the contact surface (122a) can alleviate the impact more than the support surface (112a).

[0100] The distance (d2) between the buffer member (120) and the display panel (20) may be longer than the distance (d1) between the supporter (110) and the display panel (20). For example, the distance (d2) between the contact surface (122a) and the display panel (20) may be longer than the distance (d1) between the support surface (112a) and the display panel (20). Therefore, when the display panel (20) receives an impact and elastic deformation occurs in the display panel (20), the contact surface (122a) may come into contact with the optical member (40) based on the deformation of the display panel (20) and the supporter (110), thereby alleviating and dispersing the impact.

[0101] Due to an external impact of the display device, the display panel (20) and the optical member (40) may be elastically deformed, and thus, impact or pressure may be applied to the supporter (110). When impact or pressure is applied to the supporter (110), a part of the extension portion (111) connected to the support portion (112) may bend, and the support portion (112) may move in the -X direction. As the support portion (112) moves in the -X direction, the contact portion (122) comes into contact with the optical member (40), and the impact transmitted to the display panel (20) and the optical member (40) through the contact surface (122a) is transmitted to the buffer member (140), so that the impact transmitted to the display panel (20) and the optical member (40) may be dispersed and mitigated.

[0102] The support plate (100) can support the optical member (40) and the display panel (20) through the supporter (110), while at the same time alleviating external impact through the buffer member (120). Therefore, by performing multiple functions through one support plate (100), the production cost and material cost of the display device can be reduced, and production and manufacturing efficiency can be increased.

[0103] The support plate (100) can be slidably coupled to the bottom chassis (13). The support plate (100) can have a first position (P1) and a second position (P2). The support plate (100) can be slidably moved to the first position (P1) and the second position (P2). For example, the first position (P1) of the support plate (100) can be a position where the support plate (100) can be separated from the bottom chassis (13), and the second position (P2) of the support plate (100) can be a position where the support plate (100) can be moved from the first position (P1) and fixed to the bottom chassis (13).

[0104] The support plate (100) may be coupled, fixed and / or mounted to the bottom chassis (13). For example, the support plate (100) may include mounting holes (101, 102, 103), and the bottom chassis (13) may include mounting protrusions (15, 16) that are inserted into the mounting holes (101, 102, 103).

[0105] The mounting protrusions (15, 16) may protrude in the X direction from the chassis base (13a). For example, the mounting protrusions (15, 16) may protrude from the chassis base (13a) toward the optical member (40). The mounting protrusions (15, 16) may include a plurality of mounting protrusions (15, 16). The plurality of mounting protrusions (15, 16) may include a first mounting protrusion (15) and a second mounting protrusion (16). The first mounting protrusion (15) and the second mounting protrusion (16) may be spaced apart from each other.

[0106] The first mounting protrusion (15) may be arranged within the first mounting hole (101). For example, the first mounting protrusion (15) may be arranged and / or positioned in the first part (101a) of the first mounting hole (101) at the first position (P1) of the support plate (100) (see FIGS. 11 and 12). In addition, the first mounting protrusion (15) may be arranged and / or positioned in the second part (101b) of the first mounting hole (101) at the second position (P2) of the support plate (100) (see FIGS. 6 and 8).

[0107] The first mounting protrusion (15) may be covered by the cover portion (105). For example, the cover portion (105) may protrude forward from the base (100a) and cover the front of the first mounting protrusion (15).

[0108] The second mounting protrusion (16) can be arranged and positioned within the second mounting hole (102) or the third mounting hole (103). For example, the second mounting protrusion (16) can be arranged and / or positioned in the second mounting hole (102) at the first position (P1) of the support plate (100) (see FIGS. 11 and 12). In addition, the second mounting protrusion (16) can be arranged and / or positioned in the third mounting hole (103) at the second position (P2) of the support plate (100) (see FIGS. 6 and 8).

[0109] The mounting holes (101, 102, 103) may be formed by penetrating the base (100a). The mounting holes (101, 102, 103) may include a plurality of mounting holes (101, 102, 103). The plurality of mounting holes may include a first mounting hole (101), a second mounting hole (102), and a third mounting hole (103). A first mounting protrusion (15) may be inserted into the first mounting hole (101), and a second mounting protrusion (16) may be inserted into the second mounting hole (102) and the third mounting hole (103). The third mounting hole (103) may have a smaller area than the second mounting hole (102).

[0110] The first mounting hole (101) may include a first portion (101a) and a second portion (101b). The second portion (101b) may have a smaller area than the first portion (101a). The area of ​​the second portion (101b) may be smaller than the area of ​​the first portion (101a). The first mounting protrusion (15) may be positioned on the first portion (101a) at a first position (P1), and the first mounting protrusion (15) may be positioned on the second portion (101b) at a second position (P2). While the first mounting protrusion (15) is positioned on the second position (P2), the support plate (100) may be fixed to the bottom chassis (13).

[0111] The support plate (100) may include a step portion (100b). The step portion (100b) may have a step from the base (100a). The step portion (100b) may protrude from the base (100a) toward the first mounting hole (101). For example, the step portion (100b) may protrude from the base (100a) toward the second portion (101b) of the first mounting hole (101).

[0112] The first mounting protrusion (15) may include a recess (15a). The recess (15a) may be formed by being recessed from the outer surface of the first mounting protrusion (15). The recess (15a) may be recessed to correspond to the step portion (100b). The step portion (100b) may be accommodated in the recess (15a). Therefore, at the second position (P2), the support plate (100) is fixed by the first mounting protrusion (15) including the step portion (100b) and the recess (15a), so that the support plate (100) can be prevented from being detached in the X direction. In other words, at the second position (P2) of the support plate (100), the first mounting protrusion (15) is arranged in the second portion (101b) of the first mounting hole (101), so that the support plate (100) can be prevented from being detached.

[0113] Fig. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment. Fig. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment. Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0114] Fig. 10 is an enlarged view showing that the support plate (100) shown in Fig. 6 has been moved. Fig. 11 is an enlarged view showing that the support plate (100) shown in Fig. 8 has been moved. Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line F-F' of the display device shown in Fig. 11 showing that the support plate (100) shown in Fig. 9 has been moved.

[0115] FIGS. 5 to 8 illustrate that the support plate (100) is in the second position (P2), and FIGS. 10 to 12 illustrate that the support plate (100) is in the first position (P1).

[0116] Referring to FIGS. 10 to 12, the support plate (100) can be placed and / or positioned at the first position (P1).

[0117] At the first position (P1) of the support plate (100), the first mounting protrusion (15) can be arranged in the first part (101a) of the first mounting hole (101). Since the first mounting protrusion (15) is positioned in the first part (101a) having a larger area than the second part (101b) of the first mounting hole (101), the support plate (100) can be moved in the X direction. Therefore, at the first position (P1) of the support plate (100), the support plate (100) can be separated from the bottom chassis (13). For example, the support plate (100) can be separated from the bottom chassis (13) in the X direction.

[0118] Additionally, at the first position (P1) of the support plate (100), the second mounting protrusion (16) can be placed and positioned in the second mounting hole (102).

[0119] The support plate (100) may further include an inclined portion (104). The inclined portion may guide the movement of the support plate (100) while the support plate (100) is moved from a first position (P1) to a second position (P2). The inclined portion may be formed on a portion of the base (100a) forming the second mounting hole (102). While the support plate (100) is moved from the first position (P1) to the second position (P2), the second mounting protrusion (16) may move from the second mounting hole (102) to the third mounting hole (103) along the inclined portion (see FIG. 6).

[0120] In order to fix the support plate (100) to the bottom chassis (13), the support plate (100) located at the first position (P1) can be slidably moved to the second position (P2). At the second position (P2) of the support plate (100), the first mounting protrusion (15) can be placed in the second part (101b) of the first mounting hole (101), and the second mounting protrusion (16) can be placed and positioned in the third mounting hole (103).

[0121] In order to separate the support plate (100) from the bottom chassis (13), the support plate (100) positioned at the second position (P2) can be moved to the first position (P1). For example, the support plate (100) positioned at the second position (P2) can be slightly raised in the X direction to remove the second mounting protrusion (16) from the third mounting hole (103), and the support plate (100) can be moved in the -Y direction to be positioned at the first position (P1).

[0122] At the first position (P1) of the support plate (100), the first mounting protrusion (15) can be placed in the first part (101a) of the first mounting hole (101), and the second mounting protrusion (16) can be placed and positioned in the second mounting hole (102).

[0123] Even if the support plate (100) illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 12 is rotated 180 degrees, the support plate (100) can be mounted on the bottom chassis (13) and can move to a first position (P1) that is detachable from the bottom chassis (13) and a second position (P2) that is fixed to the bottom chassis (13).

[0124] According to one aspect of the disclosure, a display device can be provided that supports a display panel and an optical member through a supporter and a buffer member while simultaneously alleviating impact applied to the display panel and the optical member.

[0125] The effects of one aspect of the disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the disclosure pertains from the description below.

[0126] A display device according to one embodiment includes a display (20); a light source module (80) including a light source configured to irradiate light to the display; a bottom chassis (13) configured to support the display and the light source module; an optical member (40) disposed between the display and the bottom chassis to improve characteristics of light emitted from the light source; a supporter (110) disposed between the bottom chassis and the optical member to support the display; and a buffer member (120) disposed between the bottom chassis and the optical member to cushion impact applied to the display, wherein a distance (d2) between the buffer member and the display is longer than a distance (d1) between the supporter and the display, and an area (A2) of one end of the buffer member adjacent to the display may be larger than an area (A1) of the supporter adjacent to the display.

[0127] A support plate (100) having the supporter and the buffer member is further included, and the buffer member can be adjacent to the supporter to disperse the impact applied to the display.

[0128] The support plate may further include a base (100a) that contacts the bottom chassis, and the buffer member (120) may include a leg (121) extending from the base toward the optical member; and a contact portion (122) extending from the leg toward the optical member so as to contact the display when an impact is applied thereto.

[0129] The supporter (110) may include a deformable extension portion (111) extending from the base toward the optical member; and a support portion (112) extending from the extension portion toward the optical member to contact and support the optical member.

[0130] The extension may be configured to deform based on an impact applied to the display, and the contact may be configured to contact the optical member based on the deformation of the extension.

[0131] The supporter includes a support surface (112a) provided at one end of the support portion to support the optical member; and the buffer member includes a contact surface (122a) provided at one end of the contact portion to make contact when an impact is applied to the display; and a distance (d2) between the contact surface and the display may be longer than a distance (d1) between the support surface and the display, and an area (A2) of the contact surface may be larger than an area (A1) of the support surface.

[0132] The leg may be deformable to cushion the shock transmitted to the buffer member as the display is subjected to shock.

[0133] The above support plate may be slidably coupled to the bottom chassis.

[0134] The above support plate may have a first position (P1) and a second position (P2) that slides from the first position and is fixed to the bottom chassis.

[0135] The bottom chassis includes a first mounting protrusion (15) and a second mounting protrusion (16), and the support plate includes a first mounting hole (101) formed in the base to allow the first mounting protrusion to be inserted, a second mounting hole (102) and a third mounting hole (103) formed in the base to allow the second mounting protrusion to be inserted, and the second mounting protrusion may be configured to be positioned in the second mounting hole at the first position of the support plate and positioned in the third mounting hole at the second position of the support plate.

[0136] The first mounting hole may include a first portion (101a) in which the first mounting protrusion is arranged at the first position of the support plate; and a second portion (101b) having a smaller area than the first portion in which the first mounting protrusion is arranged at the second position of the support plate to mount the support plate to the bottom chassis.

[0137] The support plate includes a step portion (100b) protruding from the base to the second portion of the first mounting hole, and the first mounting protrusion includes a recess (15a) that is sunken to correspond to the step portion, and the step portion is arranged within the recess so that the support plate can be fixed to the bottom chassis.

[0138] The above support plate may further include an inclined portion (104) for guiding movement of the support plate while the support plate is moved from the first position to the second position.

[0139] The above light source module includes a plurality of light source substrates (81), and the support plate can be placed between the plurality of light source substrates.

[0140] It further includes a connector (90) arranged in the longitudinal direction of the plurality of light source substrates and electrically connected to the plurality of light source substrates, and the plurality of light source substrates can be slidably coupled to the bottom chassis and the connector.

[0141] A display device according to one embodiment includes a display (20); a bottom chassis (13) configured to support the display; an optical member (40) disposed between the display and the bottom chassis; and a support plate mounted on the bottom chassis to support the display and the optical member, wherein the support plate includes a supporter (110) configured to support the display and the optical member; and a buffer member (120) disposed between the optical member and the bottom chassis and configured to alleviate impact applied to the display, wherein an area (A2) of one end of the buffer member adjacent to the display may be larger than an area (A1) of the supporter adjacent to the display.

[0142] The support plate may further include a base (100a) that contacts the bottom chassis, and the buffer member may include a leg (121) that extends from the base toward the optical member and is deformable to alleviate shock transmitted to the buffer member when shock is applied to the display; and a contact portion (122) that extends from the leg toward the optical member so as to come into contact with the display when shock is applied.

[0143] The supporter includes an extension portion (111) extending from the base toward the optical member and deformable based on an impact applied to the display; and a support portion (112) extending from the extension portion toward the optical member to contact and support the optical member. Based on an impact applied to the display, the contact portion may be configured to contact the optical member.

[0144] The supporter includes a support surface (112a) provided at one end of the support portion to support the optical member, and the buffer member includes a contact surface (122a) provided at one end of the contact portion to make contact when an impact is applied to the display, and the area (A2) of the contact surface may be larger than the area (A1) of the support surface.

[0145] The above-mentioned buffer member may be adjacent to the supporter to disperse the impact applied to the display.

[0146] The above has illustrated and described specific embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and implementations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical ideas of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

Claims

1. Display; A light source module comprising a light source configured to irradiate light to the display; A bottom chassis configured to support the display and the light source module; An optical member disposed between the display and the bottom chassis to improve the characteristics of light emitted from the light source; A supporter disposed between the bottom chassis and the optical member to support the display; and A buffer member is disposed between the bottom chassis and the optical member to alleviate impact applied to the display; The distance between the buffer member and the display is longer than the distance between the supporter and the display, A display device, wherein an area of ​​one end of the buffer member adjacent to the display is larger than an area of ​​the supporter adjacent to the display.

2. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a support plate having the supporter and the buffer member; The above-mentioned buffer member is a display device adjacent to the supporter so as to disperse the impact applied to the display.

3. In paragraph 2, The above support plate further includes a base that contacts the bottom chassis, The above buffer member is, a leg extending from the base toward the optical member; and A display device comprising a contact portion extending from the leg toward the optical member so as to come into contact when an impact is applied to the display.

4. In paragraph 3, The above supporter, a deformable extension extending from the base toward the optical member; and A display device comprising a support member extending from the extension member toward the optical member to contact and support the optical member.

5. In paragraph 4, The extension is configured to deform based on an impact applied to the display, A display device wherein the contact portion is configured to contact the optical member based on the deformation of the extension portion.

6. In paragraph 5, The supporter includes a support surface provided at one end of the support to support the optical member; The above-mentioned buffer member includes a contact surface provided at one end of the contact portion so as to come into contact when an impact is applied to the display; The distance between the contact surface and the display is longer than the distance between the support surface and the display, A display device wherein the area of ​​the above contact surface is larger than the area of ​​the above support surface.

7. In paragraph 2, A display device in which the leg is deformable so as to alleviate shock transmitted to the buffer member when shock is applied to the display.

8. In paragraph 2, The above support plate is a display device that can be slidably connected to the bottom chassis.

9. In paragraph 8, A display device wherein the support plate has a first position and a second position that slides from the first position and is fixed to the bottom chassis.

10. In paragraph 9, The above bottom chassis includes a first mounting protrusion and a second mounting protrusion, The support plate includes a first mounting hole formed in the base to allow the first mounting protrusion to be inserted, a second mounting hole and a third mounting hole formed in the base to allow the second mounting protrusion to be inserted, A display device configured such that the second mounting protrusion is positioned in the second mounting hole at the first position of the support plate and is positioned in the third mounting hole at the second position of the support plate.

11. In paragraph 10, The above first mounting hole is, A first part in which the first mounting protrusion is arranged at the first position of the support plate; and A display device comprising a second part having a smaller area than the first part, wherein the first mounting protrusion is arranged at the second position of the support plate to mount the support plate to the bottom chassis.

12. In paragraph 11, The above support plate includes a step portion protruding from the base to the second portion of the first mounting hole; The first mounting protrusion includes a recess that is sunken to correspond to the step portion; A display device in which the step portion is positioned within the recess and the support plate is fixed to the bottom chassis.

13. In paragraph 10, A display device wherein the support plate further includes an inclined portion for guiding movement of the support plate while the support plate is moved from the first position to the second position.

14. In paragraph 2, The above light source module includes a plurality of light source substrates, A display device in which the above support plate is placed between the plurality of light source substrates.

15. In paragraph 14, It further includes a connector arranged in the longitudinal direction of the plurality of light source substrates and electrically connected to the plurality of light source substrates; A display device in which the plurality of light source substrates are slidably coupled to the bottom chassis and the connector.

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