Display device

Abstract

A display device is disclosed. The display device according to the present disclosure may comprise: a display panel; a frame positioned behind the display panel; a rear cover covering the rear side of the frame; a bracket positioned between the frame and the rear cover; and a fastening member for coupling the frame to the bracket. The rear cover may comprise: a plate portion facing the rear surface of the frame; a vertical portion bent forward from the edge of the plate portion; and a coupling portion bent from the vertical portion to face the plate portion. The bracket may be positioned between the plate portion and the coupling portion and may be coupled to the coupling portion.

Description

Display device

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

[0002] As the information society develops, the demand for display devices is increasing in various forms. In response to this, various display devices such as LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), ELD (Electroluminescent Display), VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), and OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) have recently been researched and are being used.

[0003] Among these, the LCD panel is equipped with a TFT substrate and a color substrate facing each other with a liquid crystal layer in between, and can display an image using light provided from a backlight unit. Additionally, the OLED panel can display an image by depositing a self-emissive organic layer on a substrate having a transparent electrode formed thereon.

[0004] Recently, active research is being conducted to improve the assembly structure of display devices.

[0005] The present disclosure aims to solve the aforementioned problems and other problems.

[0006] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that attaches a rear cover covering the rear of the frame to the frame.

[0007] Another purpose may be to provide a structure that covers the rear of the frame with a rear cover and a back cover.

[0008] Another objective may be to provide a display device having a minimum thickness at the rear cover position.

[0009] Another objective may be to provide a structure for reducing EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) noise.

[0010] 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 located at the rear of the display panel; a rear cover covering the rear of the frame; a bracket located between the frame and the rear cover; and a fastening member for connecting the frame to the bracket, and the rear cover may include: a flat portion facing the rear of the frame; a vertical portion bending forward from the edge of the flat portion; and a connecting portion bending from the vertical portion and facing the flat portion, and the bracket may be located between the flat portion and the connecting portion and may be connected to the connecting portion.

[0011] The effects of the display device according to the present disclosure are described as follows.

[0012] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure for attaching a rear cover covering the rear of a frame to the frame can be provided.

[0013] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure can be provided that covers the rear of the frame with a rear cover and a back cover.

[0014] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a display device having a minimum thickness at the rear cover position can be provided.

[0015] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure for reducing EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) noise can be provided.

[0016] Further scopes of the applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure are clearly understood by those skilled in the art, specific embodiments, such as the detailed description and preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, should be understood as being given merely as examples.

[0017] FIGS. 1 to 18 are drawings illustrating examples of display devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Identical or similar components regardless of drawing symbols are given the same reference number, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0019] The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are assigned or used interchangeably solely for the ease of drafting the specification, and do not inherently possess distinct meanings or roles.

[0020] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art may obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description is omitted. Furthermore, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; it should be understood that they include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the concept and technical scope of this disclosure.

[0021] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

[0022] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0023] A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0024] In this application, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0025] The directional indications of Up (U), Down (D), Left (Le), Right (Ri), Front (F), and Rear (R) shown in the drawings are for convenience of explanation only and do not limit the technical concepts disclosed in this specification.

[0026] The display device of the present disclosure may have a display panel of the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel type described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. Alternatively, the display device may have various types of display panels, such as an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) panel type display panel. If the display panel is an LCD panel, a backlight unit that provides light to the display panel may be required. If the display panel is an OLED panel, a backlight unit may not be required.

[0027]

[0028] Referring to FIG. 1, the display device (1) may include a display panel (10). The display panel (10) may display an image.

[0029] The display device (1) may include a first long side (LS1, first long side), a second long side (LS2, second long side) opposite to the first long side (LS1), a first short side (SS1, first short side) adjacent to the first and second long sides (LS1, LS2), and a second short side (SS2, second short side) opposite to the first short side (SS1). Meanwhile, for convenience of explanation, the lengths of the first and second long sides (LS1, LS2) are shown and described as being longer than the lengths of the first and second short sides (SS1, SS2), but it is also possible for the lengths of the first and second long sides (LS1, LS2) to be approximately the same as the lengths of the first and second short sides (SS1, SS2).

[0030] The direction parallel to the long sides (LS1, LS2) of the display device (1) can be referred to as the left-right direction. The direction parallel to the short sides (SS1, SS2) of the display device (1) can be referred to as the up-down direction. The direction perpendicular to the long sides (LS1, LS2) and short sides (SS1, SS2) of the display device (1) can be referred to as the front-back direction.

[0031] The direction in which the display panel (10) displays an image can be referred to as the front (F, z), and the opposite direction can be referred to as the rear (R). The first long side (LS1) can be referred to as the top (U, y), and the second long side (LS2) can be referred to as the bottom (D). The first short side (SS1) can be referred to as the left (Le, x), and the second short side (SS2) can be referred to as the right (Ri).

[0032] The first long side (LS1), the second long side (LS2), the first short side (SS1), and the second short side (SS2) can be referred to as edges of the display device (1). The point where the first long side (LS1), the second long side (LS2), the first short side (SS1), and the second short side (SS2) meet each other can be referred to as a corner.

[0033] The point where the first short side (SS1) and the first long side (LS1) meet can be called the first corner (Ca). The point where the first long side (LS1) and the second short side (SS2) meet can be called the second corner (Cb). The point where the second short side (SS2) and the second long side (LS2) meet can be called the third corner (Cc). The point where the second long side (LS2) and the first short side (SS1) meet can be called the fourth corner (Cd).

[0034]

[0035] Referring to FIG. 2, the display device (1) may include a display panel (10), a guide panel (13), a backlight unit (20), a frame (60), and a back cover (70).

[0036] A display panel (10) can form the front surface of a display device (1) and can display an image. The display panel (10) can display an image by having multiple pixels output RGB (Red, Green, or Blue) in time for each pixel. 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) may include a front substrate and a rear substrate that are opposite each other with a liquid crystal layer in between. The display panel (10) can be referred to as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel.

[0037] The front substrate may include a plurality of pixels composed of red, green, and blue subpixels. The front substrate may output light corresponding to the color red, green, or blue according to a control signal.

[0038] The rear substrate may include switching elements. The rear substrate may switch the pixel electrode. For example, the pixel electrode may change the molecular arrangement of the liquid crystal layer according to a control signal input from the outside. The liquid crystal layer may include liquid crystal molecules. The arrangement of the liquid crystal molecules may change in correspondence with the voltage difference generated between the pixel electrode and the common electrode. The liquid crystal layer may transmit light provided from the backlight unit (20) to the front substrate or block it.

[0039] The guide panel (13) can surround the perimeter of the display panel (10) and cover the sides of the display panel (10). The guide panel (13) can be attached to the display panel (10).

[0040] The backlight unit (20) may be located at the rear of the display panel (10). The backlight unit (20) may include light sources. The backlight unit (20) may be coupled to the frame (60) at the front of the frame (60). The backlight unit (20) may be driven in a full driving mode or in a partial driving mode such as local dimming or impulsive. The backlight unit (20) may include an optical sheet (40) and an optical layer (30).

[0041] The optical sheet (40) can evenly transmit light from a light source to the display panel (10). The optical sheet (40) may be composed of multiple layers. For example, the optical sheet (40) may include a prism sheet or a diffusion sheet. For example, the optical sheet (40) may be a Double Brightness Enhance Film (DBEF). Meanwhile, the coupling portion (40d) of the optical sheet (40) may be coupled to the guide panel (13) and / or frame (60).

[0042] The frame (60) can be located at the rear of the backlight unit (20) and can support the components of the display device (1). For example, components such as the backlight unit (20) and a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) on which a plurality of electronic components are located can be combined with the frame (60).

[0043] The back cover (70) can cover the rear of the frame (60). The back cover (70) can be attached to the frame (60).

[0044]

[0045] Referring to FIG. 3, the backlight unit (20) may include an optical layer (30) and an optical sheet (40). The optical layer (30) may include a substrate (32), at least one light source (34), a reflective sheet (36), and a diffuser plate (39).

[0046] A substrate (32) can be attached to the front of a frame (60, see FIG. 2). The substrate (32) may have a plate shape or be composed of multiple straps spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. Alternatively, the substrate (32) may have a fork shape comprising a first plate that extends long and multiple second plates that intersect the first plate. The substrate (32) may be composed of at least one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), glass, polycarbonate (PC), or silicon. The substrate (32) may be a Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

[0047] At least one light source (34) may be mounted on the substrate (32). Multiple light sources (34) may be spaced apart from each other on the substrate (32). An electrode pattern for connecting the adapter and the light source (34) may be formed on the substrate (32). For example, a carbon nanotube electrode pattern for connecting the light source (34) and the adapter may be formed on the substrate (32).

[0048] For example, the light source (34) may be a light-emitting diode (LED) chip or a light-emitting diode package including at least one light-emitting diode chip. The light source (34) may be composed of a colored LED that emits at least one color among colors such as red, green, blue, etc., or a white LED. The colored LED may include at least one of a red LED, a green LED, or a blue LED. The light source (34) may be referred to as a light assembly (34).

[0049] A reflective sheet (36) may be positioned in front of a substrate (32). The reflective sheet (36) may have a hole (36a) in which a light source (34) is located. The reflective sheet (36) may include at least one of a metal or a metal oxide that is a reflective material. For example, the reflective sheet (36) may include a metal and / or a metal oxide having a high reflectivity, such as at least one of aluminum (Al), silver (Ag), gold (Au), or titanium dioxide (TiO2). For example, a resin may be deposited or applied on the light source (34) and / or the reflective sheet (36). The resin may diffuse the light from the light source (34). Accordingly, the reflective sheet (36) may reflect the light from the light source (34) or the light reflected from the diffuser plate (39) forward.

[0050] A diffuser plate (39) may be positioned in front of a reflective sheet (36). The diffuser plate (39) may diffuse the light of a light source (34). A supporter (36b) may be positioned between the reflective sheet (36) and the diffuser plate (39) and may support the rear surface of the diffuser plate (39). Accordingly, an air gap may be formed between the reflective sheet (36) and the diffuser plate (39), and the light of the light source (34) may be widely spread by the air gap. The diffuser plate (39) may be referred to as an optical plate (39).

[0051] The optical sheet (40) may be positioned in front of the diffuser plate (39). The rear surface of the optical sheet (40) may be in close contact with the diffuser plate (39), and the front surface of the optical sheet (40) may be in close contact with or adjacent to the rear surface of the display panel (10). The optical sheet (40) may include at least one sheet.

[0052] For example, the optical sheet (40) may include a plurality of sheets having different functions. The first optical sheet (40a) and the second optical sheet (40b) may be prism sheets, and the third optical sheet (40a) may be a diffusion sheet. The prism sheet may concentrate light coming from the diffusion plate (39) and provide it to the display panel (10). The diffusion sheet may prevent the light coming from the diffusion plate (39) from being partially concentrated, thereby making the distribution of light more uniform. The number and / or position of the prism sheet and the diffusion sheet may be changed.

[0053]

[0054] Referring to FIG. 4, the backlight unit (20') may include an optical layer (30') and an optical sheet (40). The optical layer (30') may be located between a frame (60, see FIG. 2) and a display panel (10, see FIG. 2). The optical layer (30') may be supported by the frame (60). The optical layer (30') may include a substrate (32'), at least one light source (34'), a reflective sheet (37), and a light guide plate (38).

[0055] The light guide plate (38) may be positioned between the frame (60, see FIG. 2) and the optical sheet (40) and may be supported by the frame (60). The light guide plate (38) may be referred to as an optical plate (38).

[0056] The substrate (32') may be adjacent to the perimeter of the light guide plate (38) and may be coupled to one side of the guide panel (13, see FIG. 2). For example, the substrate (32') may be adjacent to the lower edge of the light guide plate (38). The substrate (32') may be composed of at least one of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), glass, polycarbonate (PC), or silicon. The substrate (32') may be a Printed Circuit Board (PCB).

[0057] At least one light source (34') may be mounted on the substrate (32'). Multiple light sources (34') may be spaced apart from each other on the substrate (32'). An electrode pattern for connecting the adapter and the light source (34') may be formed on the substrate (32'). For example, a carbon nanotube electrode pattern for connecting the light source (34') and the adapter may be formed on the substrate (32').

[0058] For example, the light source (34') may be a light-emitting diode (LED) chip or a light-emitting diode package including at least one light-emitting diode chip. The light source (34') may be composed of a colored LED that emits at least one color among colors such as red, green, blue, etc., or a white LED. The colored LED may include at least one of a red LED, a green LED, or a blue LED. The light source (34') may be referred to as a light assembly (34').

[0059] The reflective sheet (37) may be positioned between the frame (60, see FIG. 2) and the light guide plate (38) and may be supported by the frame (60). The reflective sheet (37) may include at least one of a metal or a metal oxide that is a reflective material. For example, the reflective sheet (37) may include a metal and / or a metal oxide having a high reflectivity, such as at least one of aluminum (Al), silver (Ag), gold (Au), or titanium dioxide (TiO2).

[0060] Accordingly, the light source (34') can provide light to the edge of the light guide plate (38). The light introduced into the light guide plate (38) can be directed forward by the light guide plate (38) and the reflective sheet (37).

[0061]

[0062] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, a board (P) can be coupled to the rear of a frame (60). The frame (60) may be referred to as a cover bottom (60) or a module cover (60). The boards (P) can be electrically connected to the electronic components of the display device (1). The board (P) may be a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), and components may be mounted on the board (P). A power supply board (P1) can provide power to each component of the display device (1). A timing controller board (P2) can provide a video signal to the display panel (10). A main board (P3) can control each component of the display device (1). For example, the power supply board (P1) may be adjacent to the left side of the frame (60), the main board (P3) may be adjacent to the right side of the frame (60), and the timing controller board (P2) may be located between the power supply board (P1) and the main board (P3).

[0063] The cable (C) can be electrically connected to the display panel (10) and can be electrically connected to the timing controller board (P2) through a hole (CH) formed in the frame (60). The cable (C) may be a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC).

[0064] For example, the back cover (70) may have an area corresponding to the frame (60) (see FIG. 5). The back cover (70) may cover the rear of the frame (60). Multiple boards (P) may be covered by the back cover (70).

[0065] As another example, the back cover (70) may have a smaller area than the frame (60) (see FIG. 6). Multiple boards (P) may be located in a first part (60a) of the frame (60), and the back cover (70) may cover the rear of the first part (60a). Multiple boards (P) may be covered by the back cover (70), and a second part (60b) of the frame (60) may not be covered by the back cover (70). The first part (60a) may be the lower part of the frame (60), and the second part (60b) may be the upper part of the frame (60).

[0066] Meanwhile, the guide panel (13) can form the edges of the display device (1). That is, the guide panel (13) can form the long sides (LS1, LS2) and short sides (SS1, SS2) of the display device (1). The first part (13a) of the guide panel (13) can form the first long side (LS1) and can be referred to as the upper part (13a). The second part (13b) of the guide panel (13) can form the second long side (LS2) and can be referred to as the lower part (13b). The third part (13c) of the guide panel (13) can form the first short side (SS1) and can be referred to as the left part (13c). The fourth part (13d) of the guide panel (13) can form the second short side (SS2) and can be referred to as the right part (13d).

[0067]

[0068] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the frame (60) may have a rectangular plate shape. The upper side (60U) and lower side (60D) of the frame (60) may be the long sides of the frame (60). The left side (60L) and right side (60R) of the frame (60) may be the short sides of the frame (60). The frame (60) may include a plurality of pressed portions (60P). The pressed portions (60P) may be formed by pressing from the front of the frame (60) toward the rear, or by pressing from the rear of the frame (60) toward the front. The pressed portions (60P) may extend in a horizontal direction and / or a vertical direction. The pressed portions (60P) may improve the rigidity of the frame (60). The press portion (60P) can be called a recessed portion (60P) or a bead (60P).

[0069] The first part (60a) may form a part of the frame (60). The first part (60a) may be adjacent to the lower edge (60D) of the frame (60) and may extend in a horizontal direction. The first part (60a) may be the lower part of the frame (60). The first part (60a) may be referred to as the first region (60a) or the lower region (60a).

[0070] The second part (60b) may form another part of the frame (60). The second part (60b) may be adjacent to the upper edge (60U) of the frame (60) and may extend horizontally. The second part (60b) may be the upper part of the frame (60). The second part (60b) may be referred to as the second region (60b) or the upper region (60b).

[0071] The width (Wb) of the second part (60b) may be equal to the width (Wa) of the first part (60a). The width (Wb) may be equal to the width (W) of the frame (60), and the width (W) may be the distance between the left side (60L) and the right side (60R) of the frame (60). The height (Hb) of the second part (60b) may be equal to or slightly different from the height (Ha) of the first part (60a). The height (Hb) may be half the height (H) of the frame (60) or slightly greater than this, and the height (H) may be the distance between the upper side (60U) and the lower side (60D) of the frame (60).

[0072] Multiple boards (P) may be attached to the rear of the first part (60a) of the frame (60). A power supply board (P1), a timing controller board (P2), and a main board (P3) may be attached to the rear of the first part (60a). A centerline (CL) may be a vertical line passing through the center of the frame (60). For example, the power supply board (P1) and the main board (P3) may be placed in the right part of the first part (60a), that is, in the part between the centerline (CL) and the right side (60R), and the timing controller board (P2) may be placed near the center of the first part (60a). The timing controller board (P2) may be electrically connected to the main board (P3) via a cable (C5). The main board (P3) may be electrically connected to the power supply board (P1) via a connector. Alternatively, the main board (P3) and the power supply board (P1) may be formed as one body to form a single integrated board.

[0073] Press parts (60P) can be formed on the first and second parts (60a, 60b) of the frame (60).

[0074] The rear cover (80) may face the second part (60b) of the frame (60). The rear cover (80) may be attached to the rear of the second part (60b) and may cover the second part (60b). The rear cover (80) may have an area corresponding to the second part (60b) of the frame (60). The width (W8) and height (H8) of the flat portion (81) of the rear cover (80) may be equal to the width (Wb) and height (Hb) of the second part (60b). The fixing portion (86) of the rear cover (80) may protrude from the lower edge of the flat portion (81) and may be attached to the first part (60a) of the frame (60).

[0075]

[0076] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the back cover (70) may face the first part (60a) of the frame (60). The back cover (70) may be attached to the rear of the first part (60a) and may cover the first part (60a). The back cover (70) may have an area corresponding to the first part (60a) of the frame (60). The width and height of the back cover (70) may be equal to the width (Wa) and height (Ha) of the first part (60a). Since the board (P) is placed in the first part (60a) but not in the second part (60b), the back cover (70) covering the first part (60a) may protrude further rearward than the rear cover (80) covering the second part (60b) (see reference numeral e in FIG. 9). That is, the thickness (ta) of the display device (1) in the first part (60a) may be greater than the thickness (tb) of the display device (1) in the second part (60b). The thickness (ta) may be the distance between the front of the display panel (10, see FIG. 1) and the rear of the back cover (70). The thickness (tb) may be the distance between the front of the display panel (10, see FIG. 1) and the rear of the rear cover (80). The thickness (tb) may form the minimum thickness of the display device (1).

[0077] Meanwhile, the back cover (70) may be referred to as the first cover (70), and the rear cover (80) may be referred to as the second cover (80). The back cover (70) and the rear cover (80) may be collectively referred to as covers (70, 80).

[0078]

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, the rear cover (80) may have the shape of a square plate overall. The rear cover (80) may include a flat section (81) and a vertical section (82). The flat section (81) may be flat overall. The flat section (81) may be referred to as the body (81). The vertical section (82) may be bent forward from the edge of the flat section (81). The vertical section (82) may intersect the flat section (81) and may extend along the edge of the flat section (81). The first vertical section (82a) may be bent forward from the upper side of the flat section (81) and may extend along the upper side. The second vertical section (82b) may be bent forward from the left side of the flat section (81) and may extend along the left side. The third vertical section (82c) may be bent forward from the right side of the flat section (81) and may be extended along the right side. The left end of the first vertical section (82a) may be connected to the top of the second vertical section (82b), and the right end of the first vertical section (82a) may be connected to the top of the third vertical section (82c).

[0080] The connecting portion (83) may be adjacent to the front side of the vertical portion (82) and may protrude from the vertical portion (82) in a direction intersecting the vertical portion (82). The connecting portion (83) may be bent from the front side of the vertical portion (82) and may face the front of the flat portion (81). A connecting hole (83H) may be formed in the connecting portion (83). The connecting hole (83H) may be a rectangular hole. The connecting portion (83) may include a pair of connecting holes (83Ha, 83Hb) spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the connecting portion (83). A groove (83G) may be formed from the end of the connecting portion (83) toward the inside of the connecting portion (83) and may be located between the first connecting hole (83Ha) and the second connecting hole (83Hb). Multiple connecting parts (83a, 83b, 83c) may be arranged along the vertical part (82) and may have the same shape as each other. The connecting part (83) may be called a locking part (83).

[0081] A first connecting portion (83a) may be formed on a first vertical portion (82a). The first connecting portion (83a) may be bent downward from the front edge of the first vertical portion (82a). A plurality of first connecting portions (83a) may be spaced apart from each other along the first vertical portion (82a).

[0082] The second connecting portion (83b) may be formed on the second vertical portion (82b). The second connecting portion (83b) may be bent to the right from the front edge of the second vertical portion (82b). For example, the second connecting portion (83b) may be adjacent to the bottom of the second vertical portion (82b).

[0083] A third connecting portion (83c) may be formed on the third vertical portion (82c). The third connecting portion (83c) may be bent to the left from the front edge of the third vertical portion (82c). For example, the third connecting portion (83c) may be adjacent to the bottom of the third vertical portion (82c).

[0084] The horizontal section (84) may be bent from the front side of the vertical section (82) and may face the front of the flat section (81). The horizontal section (84) may extend along the vertical section (82). The connecting section (83) may form part of the horizontal section (84). The connecting section (83) may protrude further from the vertical section (82) than other parts of the horizontal section (84). The first horizontal section (84a) may intersect the first vertical section (82a), and the first connecting section (83a) may be formed on the first horizontal section (84a). The second horizontal section (84b) may intersect the second vertical section (82b), and the second connecting section (83b) may be formed on the second horizontal section (84b). The third horizontal section (84c) may intersect the third vertical section (82c), and the third connecting section (83c) may be formed on the third horizontal section (84c).

[0085] The fixed part (86) may protrude from the lower edge of the flat plate part (81). A plurality of fixed parts (86) may be arranged along the lower edge of the flat plate part (81). The fixed part (86) may be coupled to the first part (60a, see FIG. 8) of the frame (60).

[0086]

[0087] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the bracket (100) may include a body (101), f102), and a support member (103). The bracket (100) may be referred to as a holder (100).

[0088] The body (101) may be formed flat. A recess (101G) may be formed by being recessed from the front of the body (101) toward the rear (see depth of recess (Dg) in FIG. 12). The recess (101G) may be formed in the center of the body (101). The recess (101G) may be formed long in the height direction of the body (101). A fastening hole (101H) may be formed in the recess (101G). A first coupling surface (1011) and a second coupling surface (1012) may be spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the body (101), and the recess (101G) may be located between the first coupling surface (1011) and the second coupling surface (1012). The first and second coupling surfaces (1011, 1012) may form the front of the body (101).

[0089] A protrusion (102) may protrude from the front of the body (101). The protrusion (102) may be adjacent to the upper edge of the body (101). The front (102a) of the protrusion (102) may be flat. Inclined surfaces (102b) may be connected to the upper, left, and right edges of the front (102a) and may be connected to the front of the body (101). The lower end of the protrusion (102) may be perpendicular to the front of the body (101). A first protrusion (1021) may protrude forward from a first coupling surface (1011). A first hole (1011H) may be formed in the first coupling surface (1011) adjacent to the first protrusion (1021). A second protrusion (1022) may protrude forward from a second coupling surface (1012). The second hole (1012H) can be formed on the second coupling surface (1012) adjacent to the second protrusion (1022).

[0090] The support member (103) may be bent backward from the edge of the body (101). The support member (103) may be bent at least once. The support member (103) may include a first part (103a) protruding backward from the body (101) and a second part (103b) that is bent from the first part (103a) and faces the body (101). The second part (103b) may be spaced apart from the body (101) by a certain distance (Ds). The first support member (1031) may be bent backward from the left side of the body (101). The first part (103a) of the first support member (1031) may protrude rearward from the left side of the body (101), and the second part (103b) of the first support member (1031) may bend to the right from the first part (103a) to face the body (101). The second support member (1032) may bend rearward from the right side of the body (101). The first part (103a) of the second support member (1032) may protrude rearward from the right side of the body (101), and the second part (103b) of the second support member (1032) may bend to the left from the first part (103a) to face the body (101). The support member (103) may have elasticity. The support member (103) may include a metal material such as stainless steel. The support portion (103) may be referred to as the tension portion (103) or the bending portion (103, bent portion).

[0091] The first rib (104) may protrude rearward from the upper edge of the body (101) and may extend along the upper edge. The second rib (105) may protrude rearward from the lower edge of the body (101) and may extend along the lower edge.

[0092]

[0093] Referring to FIG. 14, the bracket (100) can be inserted between the first coupling portion (83a) and the flat portion (81). The protrusion (102) of the bracket (100) can be coupled to the coupling hole (83H) of the first coupling portion (83a). The first protrusion (1021) can be aligned with the first coupling hole (83Ha) and can be caught in the first coupling hole (83Ha). The second protrusion (1022) can be aligned with the second coupling hole (83Hb) and can be caught in the second coupling hole (83Hb). The protrusion (102) can be referred to as a hook (102) or a latch projection (102).

[0094] Accordingly, the bracket (100) can be detachably connected to the first connecting portion (83a) of the rear cover (80). Likewise, the bracket (100) can be detachably connected to the second connecting portion (83b, see FIG. 10) and the third connecting portion (83c, see FIG. 10) of the rear cover (80).

[0095]

[0096] Referring to FIGS. 15 to 17, a fixing portion (60F) may be formed on a frame (60). The fixing portion (60F) may be adjacent to an edge of the frame (60). The fixing portion (60F) may be formed by pressing from the front to the rear of the frame (60). The rear surface (60Fa) of the fixing portion (60F) may be flat. A through hole (60Fh) may be formed on the rear surface (60Fa) of the fixing portion (60F).

[0097] The bracket (100) may face the fixing portion (60F). The fastening portion (101F) may protrude rearward from the rear of the recessed portion (101G), and the fastening hole (101H) may be formed in the fastening portion (101F). The inner surface of the fastening portion (101F) forming the boundary of the fastening hole (101H) may be provided with screw threads. The width of the fixing portion (60F) may be equal to or smaller than the width of the recessed portion (101G). The groove (83G) of the coupling portion (83) may be spaced apart from the fixing portion (60F) so as not to interfere with the fixing portion (60F). The front surface of the recessed portion (101G) may be located on the rear surface (60Fa) of the fixing portion (60F). That is, the fixing portion (60F) may be inserted into the recessed portion (101G). The fastening hole (101H) can be aligned with the through hole (60Fh) of the fixing part (60F).

[0098] The fastening member (100F) can be inserted and fastened into the fastening hole (101H) of the bracket (100) by passing through the through hole (60Fh) of the fixing part (60F). The fastening member (100F) may be a screw. The body (100Fa) of the fastening member (100F) may engage with the screw threads of the fastening part (101F). The head (100Fb) of the fastening member (100F) may be formed at the front end of the body (100Fa) and may be adjacent to or engaged with the front surface of the fixing part (60F).

[0099] Accordingly, the fastening member (100F) can fix the frame (60) to the bracket (100) connected to the first connecting part (83a) of the rear cover (80). Likewise, the fastening member (100F) can fix the frame (60) to the bracket (100) connected to the second connecting part (83b, see FIG. 10) and the third connecting part (83c, see FIG. 10) of the rear cover (80).

[0100]

[0101] Referring to FIG. 18, the second part (103b) of the support member (103) can come into contact with the front surface of the flat plate member (81). The distance between the body (101) and the second part (103b) can be reduced by the flat plate member (81). In other words, the elastic second part (103b) can be elastically deformed by being pressed by the flat plate member (81), and the bracket (100) can be pressed between the coupling member (83) and the flat plate member (81). Accordingly, the bracket (100) can be firmly connected to the rear cover (80).

[0102] The connecting portion (83) may contact the rear surface of the frame (60). The bracket (100) may be connected to the frame (60) through a fastening member (100F). The frame (60), the bracket (100), and the rear cover (80) may include an electrically conductive material such as metal. The fastening member (100F) may include an electrically conductive material such as metal. Accordingly, the EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) noise of electronic components mounted on the frame (60) can be reduced.

[0103] The guide panel (13) may include a vertical section (131) and a horizontal section (132). The vertical section (131) may form the outer surface of the guide panel (13) and may extend along the edge of the frame (60). The vertical section (131) may cover the edge of the display panel (10) and the edge of the frame (60). The vertical section (131) may cover the vertical section (82) of the rear cover (80). A groove (131g) may be formed on the inner side of the vertical section (131). The horizontal section (132) may intersect the vertical section (131) and may be located between the display panel (10) and the optical sheet (40). The front pad (FP) may be located between the rear of the display panel (10) and the horizontal section (132), and the rear pad (RP) may be located between the horizontal section (132) and the front of the optical sheet (40). The protrusion (133) can protrude from the horizontal portion (132) toward the frame (60) and can be spaced apart from the vertical portion (131).

[0104] The frame (60) may include a flat section (60S), a press section (60P), and an insert section (60E). The flat section (60S) may be flat, and the connecting section (83) of the rear cover (80) may be located on the flat section (60S). The press section (60P) may be formed by being pressed from the flat section (60S), and the flat section (81) of the rear cover (80) may be adjacent to the press section (60P). The insert section (60E) may be bent from the edge of the flat section (60S) and may be inserted into the groove between the protrusion (133) and the vertical section (131) of the guide panel (13).

[0105] In the front-rear direction, the rear surface of the rear cover (80) may be parallel to the rear end of the guide panel (13) or form a slight step. That is, in the front-rear direction, the rear surface of the rear cover (80) may be located at the same level as the rear end of the guide panel (13) or at a slightly different level.

[0106] Accordingly, the rear cover (80) can be detachably coupled to the frame (60), and the height of the rear cover (80) protruding rearward from the frame (60) can be minimized.

[0107] Meanwhile, the backlight unit (20') can provide light to the display panel (10) and may be equipped with a reflective sheet (37) located on the front of the frame (60). Alternatively, the backlight unit (20, see FIG. 3) can provide light to the display panel (10) and may be equipped with a substrate (32) located on the front of the frame (60).

[0108]

[0109] Referring again to FIGS. 7 and 15, the adhesive member (60T) can be attached to the rear of the second part (60b) of the frame (60), the press part (60P). The guide part (60G) can be recessed forward from the rear of the press part (60P), and the adhesive member (60T) can be inserted and attached to the guide part (60G). The depth of the guide part (60G) may be equal to or similar to the thickness of the adhesive member (60T). The guide part (60G) may be referred to as the recessed part (60G). In the front-rear direction, the rear of the adhesive member (60T) may be positioned parallel to the rear of the press part (60P) or may form a slight step. That is, in the front-rear direction, the rear of the adhesive member (60T) may be located at the same level as the rear of the press part (60P) or at a slightly different level.

[0110] The adhesive member (60T) may be attached to or bonded to the front surface of the flat portion (81, see FIG. 18) of the rear cover (80). The adhesive member (60T) may be double-sided tape. The first adhesive member (60Ta) may be extended along the upper edge (60U) adjacent to the upper edge (60U) of the frame (60). The second adhesive member (60Tb) may be extended along the left edge (60L) adjacent to the left edge (60L) of the frame (60). The third adhesive member (60Tc) may be extended along the right edge (60R) adjacent to the right edge (60R) of the frame (60).

[0111] Accordingly, the rear cover (80) can be attached to the frame (60) by an adhesive member (60T).

[0112]

[0113] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 18, a display device (1) may include: a display panel (10); a frame (60) located at the rear of the display panel (10); a rear cover (80) covering the rear of the frame (60); a bracket (100) located between the frame (60) and the rear cover (80); and a fastening member (100F) for connecting the frame (60) to the bracket (100). The rear cover (80) may include: a flat portion (81) facing the rear of the frame (60); a vertical portion (82) bending forward from the edge of the flat portion (81); and a connecting portion (83) bending from the vertical portion (82) and facing the flat portion (81). The bracket (100) may be located between the flat portion (81) and the connecting portion (83) and may be connected to the connecting portion (83).

[0114] The above bracket (100) can be adjacent to the edge of the frame (60).

[0115] The above bracket (100) may include a plurality of brackets (100) arranged along the edge of the frame (60).

[0116] The above-mentioned coupling portion (83) may include a coupling hole (83H), and the above-mentioned bracket (100) may include a protrusion (102) that protrudes from the front of the above-mentioned bracket (100) and engages with the coupling hole (83H).

[0117] The coupling hole (83H) may include a pair of coupling holes (83Ha, 83Hb) spaced apart from each other, and the protrusion (102) may include a pair of protrusions (1021, 1022) that engage with the pair of coupling holes (83Ha, 83Hb).

[0118] The above bracket (100) may further include: a body (101) facing the above coupling portion (83) and having the above protrusion (102) formed therein; a recess (101G) recessed from the front of the body (101); and a fastening hole (101H) formed in the above recess (101G); and the above frame (60) may further include: a fixing portion (60F) recessed from the front of the above frame (60) toward the above recess (101G) and having the above recess (101G) located therein; and a through hole (60Fh) formed in the above fixing portion (60F) and aligned with the fastening hole (101H); and the above fastening member (100F) may be fastened to the fastening hole (101H) by passing through the through hole (60Fh).

[0119] The above fastening member (100F) may include: a body (100Fa) that passes through the through hole (60Fh) and is fastened to the fastening hole (101H); and a head (100Fb) formed at the front end of the body (100Fa) and adjacent to the front of the fixing part (60F).

[0120] The above bracket (100) may further include: a body (101) facing the coupling portion (83) and having the protrusion (102) formed therein; and a support portion (103) that is bent backward from the edge of the body (101) and contacts the flat plate portion (81), and the support portion (103) may be elastically deformed by the flat plate portion (81).

[0121] The support member (103) may include: a first part (103a) protruding rearward from the body (101); and a second part (103b) bent from the first part (103a) to face the body (101) and contact the flat plate (81).

[0122] The above support member (103) may include: a first support member (1031) that is bent from a first side of the body (101) and contacts the flat plate (81); and a second support member (1032) that is bent from a second side of the body (101) opposite to the first side and contacts the flat plate (81).

[0123] The above display device (1) may further include an adhesive member (60T) located between the frame (60) and the flat plate (81), and the frame (60) may include: a press portion (60P) recessed from the front of the frame (60) toward the rear; and a guide portion (60G) recessed from the rear of the press portion (60P) toward the front, on which the adhesive member (60T) is located, and the adhesive member (60T) may be coupled to the guide portion (60G) and the flat plate (81).

[0124] The above frame (60), the above rear cover (80), and the above bracket (100) may have electrical conductivity.

[0125] The display device (1) may further include: a board (P) coupled to the rear of the frame (60); and a back cover (70) covering the board (P), and the frame (60) may include: a first part (60a) where the board (P) is located and the back cover (70) is coupled; and a second part (60b) to which the rear cover (80) is coupled.

[0126] The distance between the front of the display panel (10) and the rear of the rear cover (80) may be smaller than the distance between the front of the display panel (10) and the rear of the back cover (70).

[0127] The display device (1) may further include a guide panel (13) extending along the edge of the frame (60), and the guide panel (13) may cover the edge of the display panel (10), the edge of the frame (60), and the edge of the rear cover (80).

[0128] A display device (1) may include: a display panel (10); a frame (60) located at the rear of the display panel (10); a rear cover (80) covering the rear of the frame (60); and a bracket (100) located between the frame (60) and the rear cover (80) and coupled to the frame (60) and the rear cover (80), and the bracket (100) may include: a first bracket adjacent to the upper side of the rear cover (80); a second bracket adjacent to the left side of the rear cover (80); and a third bracket adjacent to the right side of the rear cover (80).

[0129] The first bracket may include a plurality of first brackets arranged along the upper edge of the rear cover (80), and the second bracket and the third bracket may be adjacent to the lower edge of the rear cover (80).

[0130] The rear cover (80) may include a fixing part (86) that protrudes from the lower edge of the rear cover (80) and is coupled to the frame (60).

[0131] The display device (1) may further include a back cover (70) adjacent to the rear cover (80) and coupled to the rear of the frame (60).

[0132] A display device (1) may include: a display panel (10); a frame (60) located at the rear of the display panel (10); a board (P) coupled to the rear of a first part (60a) of the frame (60); a back cover (70) covering the board (P) and coupled to the first part (60a); a rear cover (80) covering the rear of a second part (60b) of the frame (60); and a bracket (100) located between the frame (60) and the rear cover (80) and coupled to the frame (60) and the rear cover (80), and the distance between the front of the display panel (10) and the rear of the rear cover (80) may be smaller than the distance between the front of the display panel (10) and the rear of the back cover (70).

[0133]

[0134] Some or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not exclusive or distinguishable from one another. Some or other embodiments of the present disclosure described above may be used in combination or combined for their respective configurations or functions.

[0135] For example, this means that configuration A described in a specific embodiment and / or drawing and configuration B described in another embodiment and / or drawing can be combined. That is, even if the combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that combination is possible, except in cases where it is described that combination is impossible.

[0136] The foregoing detailed description should not be interpreted restrictively in all respects and should be considered exemplary. The scope of the invention shall be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the invention are included within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. Display panel; A frame located at the rear of the above-mentioned display panel; A rear cover covering the rear of the above frame; A bracket located between the above frame and the above rear cover; and, It includes a fastening member that connects the above frame to the above bracket, and The above rear cover is: A flat plate facing the rear of the above frame; A vertical portion bending forward from the edge of the above-mentioned flat portion; and, It includes a connecting portion that is bent from the vertical portion and faces the flat portion, and The above bracket is, A display device located between the flat plate portion and the coupling portion, and coupled to the coupling portion.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above bracket is, A display device adjacent to the edge of the above frame.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above bracket is: A display device comprising a plurality of brackets arranged along the edge of the frame.

4. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned coupling part includes a coupling hole, and The above bracket is: A display device comprising a protrusion that protrudes from the front of the bracket and engages with the coupling hole.

5. In Paragraph 4, The above coupling hole includes a pair of coupling holes spaced apart from each other, and The above-mentioned protrusions are a display device comprising a pair of protrusions that engage with the pair of coupling holes.

6. In Paragraph 4, The above bracket is: A body facing the above-mentioned coupling part and having the above-mentioned protrusion formed thereon; A recess formed from the front of the above body; and, It further includes a fastening hole formed in the above-mentioned recess, The above frame is: A fixed part that is recessed from the front of the frame toward the recessed part and where the recessed part is located; and, It includes a through hole formed in the above-mentioned fixed part and aligned with the above-mentioned fastening hole, The above fastening member is, A display device that passes through the above-mentioned through-hole and is fastened to the above-mentioned fastening hole.

7. In Paragraph 6, The above fastening member is: A body that passes through the above-mentioned through-hole and is fastened to the above-mentioned fastening hole; and, A display device comprising a head formed at the front end of the body and adjacent to the front of the fixed part.

8. In Paragraph 4, The above bracket is: A body facing the above-mentioned coupling part and having the above-mentioned protrusion formed thereon; It further includes a support member that is bent backward from the edge of the body and contacts the flat plate, The above support member is, A display device elastically deformed by the above-mentioned flat plate, 9. In Paragraph 8, The above support member is: A first part protruding rearward from the above body; and, A display device comprising a second part that is bent from the first part, faces the body, and contacts the flat plate.

10. In Paragraph 8, The above support member is: A first support member that is bent from the first side of the body and contacts the flat plate; and, A display device comprising a second support member that is bent from the second side of the body opposite to the first side and contacts the flat plate.

11. In Paragraph 1, It further includes an adhesive member located between the above frame and the above flat plate, and The above frame is: A press portion recessed from the front to the rear of the above frame; and, It includes a guide portion that is recessed forward from the rear of the press portion and where the adhesive member is located. The above adhesive member is, A display device coupled to the above guide portion and the above flat plate portion.

12. In Paragraph 1, The above frame, the above rear cover, and the above bracket are, A display device having electrical conductivity.

13. In Paragraph 1, A board coupled to the rear of the above frame; and, It further includes a back cover that covers the above board, and The above frame is: A first part where the above board is located and the above back cover is coupled; and, A display device comprising a second part to which the above-mentioned rear cover is coupled.

14. In Paragraph 13, The distance between the front of the display panel and the rear of the rear cover is, A display device that is smaller than the distance between the front of the display panel and the rear of the back cover.

15. In Paragraph 1, It further includes a guide panel extending along the edge of the above frame, and The above guide panel is, A display device covering the edge of the display panel, the edge of the frame, and the edge of the rear cover.

16. Display panel; A frame located at the rear of the above-mentioned display panel; A rear cover covering the rear of the above frame; and, It includes a bracket located between the frame and the rear cover and coupled to the frame and the rear cover, The above bracket is: A first bracket adjacent to the upper edge of the rear cover; A second bracket adjacent to the left side of the rear cover; and, A display device comprising a third bracket adjacent to the right side of the rear cover.

17. In Paragraph 16, The first bracket above is: It includes a plurality of first brackets arranged along the upper edge of the rear cover, and The second bracket and the third bracket are, A display device adjacent to the lower edge of the rear cover.

18. In Paragraph 16, The above rear cover is: A display device comprising a fixing part that protrudes from the lower edge of the rear cover and is coupled to the frame.

19. In Paragraph 16, A display device further comprising a back cover adjacent to the rear cover and coupled to the rear of the frame.

20. Display panel; A frame located at the rear of the above-mentioned display panel; A board coupled to the rear of the first part of the above frame; A back cover that covers the board and is coupled to the first part; A rear cover covering the rear of the second part of the above frame; It includes a bracket located between the frame and the rear cover and coupled to the frame and the rear cover, The distance between the front of the display panel and the rear of the rear cover is, A display device that is smaller than the distance between the front of the display panel and the rear of the back cover.

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