Mounting bracket and display apparatus comprising same

Abstract

This display apparatus comprises: a display panel; a rear chassis which supports the display panel, and comprises a rear cover which covers the rear portion of the display panel, and a side cover which protrudes from the edge of the rear cover and covers the edge of the display panel; and a mounting bracket mounted on the rear chassis, wherein the mounting bracket comprises: a bracket body provided on the outer surface of the side cover; a hook portion which protrudes from a first end portion of the bracket body and is provided to accommodate one end portion of the side cover; and a fixing protrusion which protrudes from a second end portion of the bracket body and is provided to come into contact with the rear surface of the rear cover in order to fix the mounting bracket to the rear chassis.

Description

Mounting bracket and display device including the same

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a mounting bracket and a display device including the same.

[0002] A display device is a type of output device that converts acquired or stored electrical information into visual information and displays it to a user.

[0003] The display device may include a self-emissive display panel such as an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) or a liquid crystal display (LCD).

[0004] A display device including a light-emitting display panel may include a rear chassis that supports the display panel, and a backlight unit arranged to supply light to the display panel between the display panel and the rear chassis.

[0005] A mounting bracket mounted on the rear chassis and a display device including the same are provided.

[0006] A mounting bracket and a display device including the same are provided to prevent the display panel from hitting the rear chassis.

[0007] A mounting bracket capable of guiding a display panel to be seated in the correct position during the manufacturing process of a display panel, and a display device including the same are provided.

[0008] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this invention belongs from the description below.

[0009] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a display device comprises a display panel, a rear chassis supporting the display panel, the rear chassis including a rear cover covering the rear of the display panel, and a side cover protruding from the edge of the rear cover and covering the edge of the display panel, and a mounting bracket mounted on the rear chassis, wherein the mounting bracket comprises a bracket body provided on the outer surface of the side cover, a hook portion protruding from a first end of the bracket body and provided to receive one end of the side cover, and a fixing projection protruding from a second end of the bracket body and provided to contact the rear surface of the rear cover to fix the mounting bracket to the rear chassis.

[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an exploded display device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a chassis reinforcing member, a mounting bracket, and a fixing bracket disassembled from a rear chassis according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing the rear chassis and chassis reinforcing member combined according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a chassis reinforcing member according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of area A shown in FIG. 1.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a mounting bracket according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view showing an enlarged view of area A shown in FIG. 1.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view illustrating a mounting bracket according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view along the line B-B' shown in Figure 6.

[0020] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view along the line C-C' shown in Figure 6.

[0021] FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an enlarged view of area D shown in FIG. 12.

[0023] FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 15 is an enlarged perspective view of area E shown in FIG. 14.

[0025] FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing an exploded display device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 17 is an enlarged perspective view of the F area shown in FIG. 16.

[0027] FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a disassembled part of the configuration of the display device illustrated in FIG. 17.

[0028] FIG. 19 is a perspective view illustrating a fixed bracket according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view along the line I-I' shown in FIG. 19.

[0030] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view along the line G-G' shown in FIG. 17.

[0031] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view along the H-H' line shown in FIG. 17.

[0032] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a rear chassis, a light source module, a chassis reinforcing member, and a reflective sheet according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 24 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a fixed bracket according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 25 is a perspective view illustrating a bracket jig and a fixing bracket according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 26 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a diffuser plate according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 27 is an enlarged perspective view of the J region shown in FIG. 26.

[0037] FIG. 28 is an enlarged perspective view of the K region shown in FIG. 26.

[0038] FIG. 29 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a reflective sheet according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 30 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling an adhesive member and a mounting bracket according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 31 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a display panel and a lower cover according to one embodiment.

[0041] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments.

[0042] In relation to the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components.

[0043] The singular form of the noun corresponding to the item may include one or multiple items, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0044] In the present disclosure, each of the phrases such as “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 the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0045] The term "and / or" includes a combination of multiple related described components or any of the multiple related described components.

[0046] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from another component and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order).

[0047] Terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this disclosure, and do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0048] When it is said that a component is "connected," "combined," "supported," or "in contact" with another component, this includes not only cases where the components are directly connected, combined, supported, or in contact, but also cases where they are indirectly connected, combined, supported, or in contact through a third component or additional components.

[0049] When it is said that a component is located "on" another component, this includes not only cases where one component is in contact with the other, but also cases where another component or additional components exist between the two components.

[0050] Additionally, terms such as 'front,' 'rear,' 'top,' 'bottom,' 'side,' 'left,' 'right,' 'top,' and 'bottom' used in this disclosure are defined based on the drawings, and the shape and location of each component are not limited by these terms.

[0051] For example, the X direction can be defined as the forward-backward direction. For example, the Y direction can be defined as the lateral direction. For example, the Z direction can be defined as the up-down direction. For example, the +X direction can be defined as forward and the -X direction as backward. For example, the +Y direction can be defined as left and the -Y direction as right. For example, the +Z direction can be defined as upward and the -Z direction as downward.

[0052] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0053] Furthermore, for the sake of convenience of explanation, an LCD display device, which is a type of display device, is described below as an example; however, the configuration of the present disclosure is not limited to LCD display devices and can be applied to various types of display devices. For example, the configuration of the present disclosure can be applied to an OLED display device that does not include a backlight unit. Alternatively, the configuration of the present disclosure can be applied to a micro LED display device.

[0054] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a chassis reinforcing member, a mounting bracket, and a fixing bracket from a rear chassis according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a rear chassis and a chassis reinforcing member combined according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating a chassis reinforcing member according to one embodiment.

[0055] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, the display device (1) may be a device capable of processing a video signal received from the outside and visually displaying the processed video. In the following examples, the display device (1) is exemplified as a television (TV), but is not limited thereto. For example, the display device (1) may be implemented in various forms such as a monitor, a portable multimedia device, a portable communication device, etc., and as long as it is a device that visually displays video, its form is not limited.

[0056] In addition, the display device (1) may be a large format display (LFD) installed outdoors, such as on a building rooftop or at a bus stop. Here, the outdoor area is not necessarily limited to an open space; the display device (1) according to one embodiment may be installed in any indoor location where many people can enter and exit, such as a subway station, shopping mall, movie theater, company, or store.

[0057] The display device (1) receives content including video signals and audio signals from various content sources and can output video and audio corresponding to the video signals and audio signals. For example, the display device (1) can receive content data through a broadcast receiving 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.

[0058] The display device (1) may include a display panel (10). The display panel (10) may be configured to display an image. The display panel (10) illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 is flat, but the display panel (10) may have a curved shape.

[0059] The display device (1) may include a backlight unit (BLU). The backlight unit may be positioned behind the display panel (10) to provide light to the display panel (10).

[0060] The display device (1) may include a rear chassis (20). The rear chassis (20) may be positioned at the rear of the display panel (10). The rear chassis (20) may cover the rear of the display panel (10). The rear chassis (20) may be provided to support the display panel (10).

[0061] The rear chassis (20) may be provided to support various components of the backlight unit. For example, the rear chassis (20) may support the reflective sheet (40), diffuser plate (50), and optical sheet (60) described later.

[0062] The rear chassis (20) may include a rear cover (21). The rear cover (21) may cover the rear of the display panel (10). The rear cover (21) may be provided at the rear of the display panel (10).

[0063] The rear chassis (20) may include a side cover (22). The side cover (22) may cover the edge of the display panel (10). The side cover (22) may be provided on the outer edge of the display panel (10). The side cover (22) may protrude forward from the edge of the rear cover (21).

[0064] The side cover (22) may include a plurality of cover portions (22a, 22b, 22c). Each of the plurality of cover portions (22a, 22b, 22c) may extend in one direction. For example, the plurality of cover portions (22a, 22b, 22c) may include a first cover portion (22a), a second cover portion (22b), and a third cover portion (22c).

[0065] The first cover portion (22a) can cover the upper edge (+Z direction) of the display panel (10). The first cover portion (22a) can be extended along the first direction (D1). For example, the first cover portion (22a) can be extended along the left-right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0066] The second cover portion (22b) can cover the left edge (+Y direction) of the display panel (10). The second cover portion (22b) can be extended along a second direction (D2) that intersects the first direction (D1). For example, the second cover portion (22b) can be extended along the vertical direction (Z-axis direction).

[0067] The third cover portion (22c) can cover the right edge (-Y direction) of the display panel (10). The third cover portion (22c) can extend along a second direction (D2) that intersects the first direction (D1). For example, the third cover portion (22c) can extend along the vertical direction (Z-axis direction).

[0068] The first cover portion (22a), the second cover portion (22b), and the third cover portion (22c) can be connected to each other. That is, the first cover portion (22a), the second cover portion (22b), and the third cover portion (22c) can be formed integrally.

[0069] The backlight unit may include a light source module (30). The light source module (30) may be configured to generate light and provide light to the display panel (10). The light source module (30) may be positioned at the rear of the display panel (10).

[0070] The light source module (30) may be provided on the front of the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the light source module (30) may be provided on the front of the rear cover (21).

[0071] The light source module (30) may include a light source (31) and a substrate (32) on which the light source (31) is mounted. Each of the light source (31) and the substrate (32) may be provided in multiple numbers. For example, multiple light sources (31) may be arranged spaced apart from each other on a single substrate (32), and multiple substrates (32) may be arranged spaced apart from each other on the front surface of the rear chassis (20). However, there are no special restrictions on the arrangement method of each of the multiple light sources (31) and the multiple substrates (32).

[0072] The backlight unit may include a reflective sheet (40). The reflective sheet (40) may be provided to reflect light emitted from a light source (31). Specifically, the reflective sheet (40) may reflect light emitted from the light source (31) forward or in a direction close to forward.

[0073] The reflective sheet (40) may be provided on the front of the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the reflective sheet (40) may be provided on the front of the rear cover (21).

[0074] The reflective sheet (40) may include a through hole (41). The through hole (41) may be formed at a position corresponding to the light source (31). The light source (31) may be arranged to pass through the through hole (41), and at least a portion of the light source (31) may protrude forward from the reflective sheet (40).

[0075] The through holes (41) may be provided in multiple numbers. The number of through holes (41) may correspond to the number of light sources (31).

[0076] The backlight unit may include a diffuser plate (50). The diffuser plate (50) may be positioned in front of the reflective sheet (40). The diffuser plate (50) may be supported by the rear chassis (20).

[0077] A diffuser plate (50) may be provided to uniformly diffuse light emitted from a light source (31). Specifically, the diffuser plate (50) may diffuse light emitted from a plurality of light sources (31) within the diffuser plate (50) to eliminate non-uniformity in brightness caused by a plurality of light sources (31). In other words, the diffuser plate (50) may uniformly emit non-uniform light from a plurality of light sources (31) forward. Alternatively, the diffuser plate (50) may uniformly diffuse light emitted from a light source (31) to create a uniform display and ensure consistency and image quality.

[0078] The backlight unit may include an optical sheet (60). The optical sheet (60) may be positioned in front of the diffuser plate (50). The optical sheet (60) may be positioned behind the display panel (10). That is, the optical sheet (60) may be positioned between the display panel (10) and the diffuser plate (50). The optical sheet (60) may be supported by the rear chassis (20).

[0079] The optical sheet (60) may be provided to improve the brightness and uniformity of the brightness of the emitted light. For example, the optical sheet (60) may include a diffusion sheet, a prism sheet, a prism sheet, a reflective polarizing sheet, a quantum dot sheet, etc.

[0080] Although the optical sheet (60) is shown as one in the drawing, there is no limit to the number of optical sheets (60). That is, multiple optical sheets (60) can be provided.

[0081] The display device (1) may include a supporter. The supporter may be positioned between the diffuser plate (50) and the rear chassis (20). The supporter may be attached to the front of the rear chassis (20) to support the diffuser plate (50). Specifically, the supporter may be attached to the front of the rear cover (21) to support the diffuser plate (50).

[0082] The display device (1) may include an adhesive member (70). The adhesive member (70) may be provided to adhere the display panel (10) to the rear chassis (20). The adhesive member (70) may be positioned between the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20).

[0083] The adhesive members (70) may be provided in multiple numbers. Each of the multiple adhesive members (70) may extend in one direction. For example, the multiple adhesive members (70) may include a first adhesive member (71), a second adhesive member (72), and a third adhesive member (73).

[0084] The first adhesive member (71) can adhere the upper edge (+Z direction) of the display panel (10) to the bracket support member (23) to be described later. The first adhesive member (71) can be positioned between the upper edge of the display panel (10) and the bracket support member (23).

[0085] The second adhesive member (72) can attach the left edge (+Y direction) of the display panel (10) to the first guide member (24) to be described later. The second adhesive member (72) can be positioned between the left edge of the display panel (10) and the first guide member (24).

[0086] The third adhesive member (73) can attach the right edge (-Y direction) of the display panel (10) to the second guide member (25) to be described later. The third adhesive member (73) can be positioned between the right edge of the display panel (10) and the second guide member (25).

[0087] The display device (1) may include a lower cover (80). The lower cover (80) may cover the lower side of the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20). The lower cover (80) may be coupled to the lower side of the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20).

[0088] The display device (1) may include a chassis reinforcing member (90). The chassis reinforcing member (90) may be provided to reinforce the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the chassis reinforcing member (90) may be provided to reinforce the side cover (22) of the rear chassis (20).

[0089] During the manufacturing process of the rear chassis (20), the side cover (22) may be formed by bending forward from the rear cover (21). Specifically, each of the plurality of cover parts (22a, 22b, 22c) may be formed by bending forward from the rear cover (21). Subsequently, the plurality of cover parts (22a, 22b, 22c) may be connected by joining them together.

[0090] That is, each of the multiple cover parts (22a, 22b, 22c) can be formed separately and then connected to each other through a separate joining process. Therefore, the connection point between any one of the multiple cover parts (22a, 22b, 22c) and the adjacent cover part may have relatively weak strength. In other words, the corners of the side cover (22) may have relatively weak strength.

[0091] A chassis reinforcing member (90) may be positioned at the corner of a side cover (22). Specifically, the chassis reinforcing member (90) may be provided on the inner side of the side cover (22) and positioned at the corner of the side cover (22). Due to this configuration, the chassis reinforcing member (90) may come into contact with the inner surface of any one of the multiple cover parts (22a, 22b, 22c) and the adjacent cover part. That is, the chassis reinforcing member (90) can cover the corner of the side cover (22) and reinforce the side cover (22).

[0092] A plurality of chassis reinforcing members (90) may be provided. Each of the plurality of chassis reinforcing members (90) may be provided with a shape corresponding to the corner of the rear chassis (20). In other words, each of the plurality of chassis reinforcing members (90) may be provided with a shape corresponding to the corner of the side cover (22). For example, the plurality of chassis reinforcing members (90) may include a first chassis reinforcing member (91) and a second chassis reinforcing member (92).

[0093] The first chassis reinforcing member (91) may be positioned at the upper left (+Y direction) corner of the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the first chassis reinforcing member (91) may be positioned at the upper left (+Y direction) corner of the side cover (22). The first chassis reinforcing member (91) may come into contact with the inner surface of the first cover portion (22a) and the inner surface of the second cover portion (22b). Accordingly, the first chassis reinforcing member (91) may cover the upper left (+Y direction) corner of the side cover (22).

[0094] The second chassis reinforcing member (92) may be positioned at the upper right (-Y direction) corner of the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the second chassis reinforcing member (92) may be positioned at the upper right (-Y direction) corner of the side cover (22). The second chassis reinforcing member (92) may come into contact with the inner surface of the first cover portion (22a) and the inner surface of the third cover portion (22c). Accordingly, the second chassis reinforcing member (92) may cover the upper right (-Y direction) corner of the side cover (22).

[0095] The display device (1) may include a mounting bracket (100). The mounting bracket (100) may be mounted on the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the mounting bracket (100) may be mounted on the corner of the rear chassis (20).

[0096] A mounting bracket (100) may be provided to prevent the display panel (10) from hitting the rear chassis (20). Additionally, the mounting bracket (100) may guide the display panel (10) to be seated in the correct position during the assembly process of the display panel (10).

[0097] The mounting bracket (100) may include a plastic material. However, there are no special restrictions on the material of the mounting bracket (100).

[0098] The mounting bracket (100) may be provided in multiple numbers. For example, the multiple mounting brackets (100) may include a first mounting bracket (101) and a second mounting bracket (102). The first mounting bracket (101) and the second mounting bracket (102) may have substantially the same configuration, structure, and features.

[0099] The first mounting bracket (101) can be mounted on the upper left (+Y direction) corner of the rear chassis (20). The second mounting bracket (102) can be mounted on the upper right (-Y direction) corner of the rear chassis (20).

[0100] The display device (1) may include a fixed bracket (200). The fixed bracket (200) may be coupled to the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the fixed bracket (200) may be coupled to the upper part of the rear chassis (20). More specifically, the fixed bracket (200) may be coupled to the rear chassis (20) by being inserted into an insertion groove (S4, see FIG. 21) to be described later.

[0101] A fixing bracket (200) may be provided to fix the optical sheet (60) to the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the fixing bracket (200) may fix the optical sheet (60) to the rear chassis (20) by supporting the optical sheet (60) while attached to the rear chassis (20).

[0102] The fixed bracket (200) may include a metal material. However, there are no special restrictions on the material of the fixed bracket (200).

[0103] The fixing bracket (200) may be provided in multiple numbers. For example, the multiple fixing brackets (200) may include a first fixing bracket (201) and a second fixing bracket (202). The first fixing bracket (201) and the second fixing bracket (202) may have substantially the same configuration, structure, and features.

[0104] The first fixing bracket (201) can be attached to the upper left (+Y direction) part of the rear chassis (20). The second fixing bracket (202) can be attached to the upper right (-Y direction) part of the rear chassis (20).

[0105] As described above, the first mounting bracket (101) and the second mounting bracket (102) may have substantially the same configuration, structure, and features. Therefore, for convenience of explanation, the first mounting bracket (101) will be described below, but a detailed description of the second mounting bracket (102) may be omitted. Additionally, the first mounting bracket (101) may be referred to as the mounting bracket (100) below.

[0106] FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of area A shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a mounting bracket according to one embodiment. FIG. 8 is an enlarged rear perspective view of area A shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view showing a mounting bracket according to one embodiment. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view along the line B-B' shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view along the line C-C' shown in FIG. 6.

[0107] Referring to FIGS. 6 through 11, the mounting bracket (100) may include a bracket body (110). The bracket body (110) may be provided on the outer surface of the side cover (22). That is, the bracket body (110) may come into contact with the outer surface of the side cover (22).

[0108] The bracket body (110) may include a first body (111) and a second body (112). The first body (111) and the second body (112) may be connected. The first body (111) may be bent from the second body (112). In other words, the second body (112) may be bent from the first body (111).

[0109] The first body (111) may be provided on the outer surface of the first cover portion (22a). That is, the first body (111) may be in contact with the outer surface of the first cover portion (22a). Specifically, the first body (111) may be provided on the outer surface of the left end (+Y direction) of the first cover portion (22a).

[0110] The first body (111) can be extended along the first direction (D1). For example, the first body (111) can be extended along the left-right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0111] The second body (112) may be provided on the outer surface of the second cover portion (22b). That is, the second body (112) may come into contact with the outer surface of the second cover portion (22b). Specifically, the second body (112) may be provided on the outer surface of the upper portion of the second cover portion (22b).

[0112] The second body (112) may be extended along the second direction (D2). For example, the second body (112) may be extended along the vertical direction (Z-axis direction).

[0113] The mounting bracket (100) may include a hook portion (120). The hook portion (120) may protrude from one end of the bracket body (110). Specifically, the hook portion (120) may protrude from the front end of the bracket body (110).

[0114] One end of the side cover (22) can be inserted into the hook portion (120). Specifically, the front end of the side cover (22) can be inserted into the hook portion (120).

[0115] The hook portion (120) may include a first hook portion (121) and a second hook portion (122). The first hook portion (121) may protrude from the front end of the first body (111). The second hook portion (122) may protrude from the front end of the second body (112).

[0116] The front end of the first cover part (22a) can be inserted into the first hook part (121). The front end of the second cover part (22b) can be inserted into the second hook part (122).

[0117] The hook portion (120) may include an extension portion (120a) extending from one end of the bracket body (110). Specifically, the extension portion (120a) may extend forward from the front end of the bracket body (110).

[0118] For example, the extension (121a) of the first hook portion (121) may extend forward from the front end of the first body (111). For example, the extension (122a) of the second hook portion (122) may extend forward from the front end of the second body (112).

[0119] The hook portion (120) may include a first bend portion (120b) that is bent from the extension portion (120a). The first bend portion (120b) may be extended in a direction that intersects with the direction in which the extension portion (120a) is extended. Specifically, the first bend portion (120b) may be bent from the extension portion (120a) in a direction toward the display panel (10) and extended toward the display panel (10).

[0120] For example, the first bend portion (121b) of the first hook portion (121) may be bent downward from the first extension portion (121a) and extended downward. For example, the first bend portion (122b) of the second hook portion (122) may be bent in the right direction (-Y direction) from the second extension portion (122a) and extended in the right direction (-Y direction).

[0121] The hook portion (120) may include a second bend portion (120c) that is bent from the first bend portion (120b). The second bend portion (120c) may be extended in a direction that intersects the direction in which the first bend portion (120b) extends. The second bend portion (120c) may be extended in a direction parallel to the direction in which the extension portion (120a) extends. Specifically, the second bend portion (120c) may be bent backward from the first bend portion (120b) and extended backward.

[0122] For example, the second bend portion (121c) of the first hook portion (121) may be bent backward from the first bend portion (121b) and extended backward. For example, the second bend portion (122c) of the second hook portion (122) may be bent backward from the first bend portion (122b) and extended backward.

[0123] The extension portion (120a), the first bend portion (120b), and the second bend portion (120c) can form cover insertion spaces (S1, S2). The cover insertion spaces (S1, S2) can be provided so that one end of the side cover (22) is inserted. Specifically, the front end of the side cover (22) can be inserted into the cover insertion spaces (S1, S2).

[0124] For example, the extension portion (121a), the first bend portion (121b), and the second bend portion (121c) of the first hook portion (121) can form a first cover insertion space (S1) into which the front end of the first cover portion (22a) is inserted. For example, the extension portion (122a), the first bend portion (122b), and the second bend portion (122c) of the second hook portion (122) can form a second cover insertion space (S2) into which the front end of the second cover portion (22b) is inserted.

[0125] The mounting bracket (100) may include a fixing projection (130). The fixing projection (130) may be provided to fix the mounting bracket (100) to the rear chassis (20). The fixing projection (130) may protrude from the other end of the bracket body (110). Specifically, the fixing projection (130) may protrude from the rear end of the bracket body (110).

[0126] The fixed projection (130) may be provided to contact the rear of the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the fixed projection (130) may be provided to contact the rear of the rear cover (21).

[0127] The fixed projection (130) may include a first fixed projection (131) and a second fixed projection (132). The first fixed projection (131) may protrude from the rear end of the first body (111). The second fixed projection (132) may protrude from the rear end of the second body (112).

[0128] The fixed projection (130) may include an inclined portion (130a). The inclined portion (130a) may extend forward at an angle from the other end of the bracket body (110). Specifically, the inclined portion (130a) may extend forward at an angle from the rear end of the bracket body (110).

[0129] For example, the inclined portion (131a) of the first fixed projection (131) may extend forward at an angle from the rear end of the first body (111). For example, the first fixed projection (131) may extend approximately downward and be inclined forward.

[0130] For example, the inclined portion (132a) of the second fixed projection (132) may extend forward at an angle from the rear end of the second body (112). For example, the second fixed projection (132) may extend approximately to the right (-Y direction) and be inclined forward.

[0131] The fixed projection (130) may include a projection (130b) protruding from the inclined portion (130a). Specifically, the projection (130b) may protrude forward from the inclined portion (130a). In other words, the projection (130b) may protrude from the inclined portion (130a) toward the rear of the rear cover (21). The projection (130b) may come into contact with the rear of the rear cover (21).

[0132] For example, the protrusion (131b) of the first fixed projection (131) may protrude forward from the inclined portion (131a). In other words, the protrusion (131b) of the first fixed projection (131) may protrude from the inclined portion (131a) toward the rear of the rear cover (21).

[0133] For example, the protrusion (132b) of the second fixed projection (132) may protrude forward from the inclined portion (132a). In other words, the protrusion (132b) of the second fixed projection (132) may protrude from the inclined portion (132a) toward the rear of the rear cover (21).

[0134] For example, the protrusion (131b) of the first fixed projection (131) and the protrusion (132b) of the second fixed projection (132) can each come into contact with the rear surface of the rear cover (21).

[0135] The protrusion (130b) may protrude from the end of the inclined portion (130a) along the direction in which the inclined portion (130a) extends.

[0136] For example, the protrusion (131b) of the first fixed projection (131) may protrude from the end portion of the inclined portion (131a) along the direction in which the inclined portion (131a) extends. For example, the protrusion (131b) of the first fixed projection (131) may protrude from the lower portion of the inclined portion (131a).

[0137] For example, the protrusion (132b) of the second fixed projection (132) may protrude from the end portion of the inclined portion (132a) along the direction in which the inclined portion (132a) extends. For example, the protrusion (132b) of the second fixed projection (132) may protrude from the right end (-Y direction) of the inclined portion (132a).

[0138] The first fixed projection (131) may be provided in multiple numbers. Multiple first fixed projections (131) may be arranged spaced apart from each other on the rear end of the first body (111). Although two first fixed projections (131) are shown in the drawing, there is no particular limitation on the number of first fixed projections (131).

[0139] The second fixed projection (132) may be provided in multiple numbers. Multiple second fixed projections (132) may be arranged spaced apart from each other on the rear end of the second body (112). Although two second fixed projections (132) are shown in the drawing, there is no particular limitation on the number of second fixed projections (132).

[0140] The mounting bracket (100) can be mounted on the rear chassis (20) by inserting the front end of the side cover (22) into the hook portion (120) and the fixing projection (130) contacting the rear surface of the rear cover (21). Specifically, the mounting bracket (100) can be mounted on the rear chassis (20) by inserting the front end of the first cover portion (22a) into the first hook portion (121), inserting the front end of the second cover portion (22b) into the second hook portion (122), and each of the first fixing projection (131) and the second fixing projection (132) contacting the rear surface of the rear cover (21).

[0141] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, a gap space (S3) may be formed between the display panel (10) and the side cover (22). Specifically, the gap space (S3) may be formed between the upper edge of the display panel (10) and the first cover portion (22a), between the left edge (+Y direction) of the display panel (10) and the second cover portion (22b), and between the right edge (-Y direction) of the display panel (10) and the third cover portion (22c).

[0142] At least a portion of the hook portion (120) of the mounting bracket (100) may be placed in the spaced-out space (S3). Specifically, the second bent portion (120c) of the hook portion (120) may be placed in the spaced-out space (S3). That is, the second bent portion (120c) of the hook portion (120) may be placed between the display panel (10) and the side cover (22).

[0143] For example, the second bend portion (121c) of the first hook portion (121) may be positioned between the upper edge of the display panel (10) and the first cover portion (22a). For example, the second bend portion (122c) of the second hook portion (122) may be positioned between the left edge (+Y direction) of the display panel (10) and the second cover portion (22b).

[0144] Through this configuration, the mounting bracket (100) can prevent the display panel (10) from hitting the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the mounting bracket (100) can prevent the display panel (10) from hitting the side cover (22). Accordingly, cracks in the display panel (10) caused by the display panel (10) hitting the rear chassis (20) can be prevented.

[0145] In addition, the mounting bracket (100) can guide the display panel (10) to be seated in the correct position during the assembly process of the display panel (10). Further details regarding this will be described later.

[0146] As described above, the mounting bracket (100) can perform both the function of preventing collision between the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20) and the function of guiding the display panel (10). Therefore, the process of mounting a jig for assembling the display panel (10) or the process of mounting a cushioning member to prevent collision between the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20) may be unnecessary. In other words, through the mounting bracket (100), the efficiency of the manufacturing process of the display device (1) can be increased, and the total time required to manufacture the display device (1) can be reduced.

[0147] The mounting bracket (100) may be detachably mounted to the rear chassis (20). That is, the mounting bracket (100) may be detachably mounted to the display device (1). Thus, depending on the situation, the user may mount the mounting bracket (100) to the display device (1) or detach the mounting bracket (100) from the display device (1).

[0148] In the above, the configuration, structure, and features of the mounting bracket (100) have been examined. Specifically, the first mounting bracket (101) has been described above, but a detailed description of the second mounting bracket (102) has been omitted.

[0149] As described above, the first mounting bracket (101) and the second mounting bracket (102) may have substantially the same configuration, structure, and features. Therefore, the configuration, structure, and features of the mounting bracket (100) described above may be applied not only to the first mounting bracket (101) but also to the second mounting bracket (102). At this time, expressions such as ‘left end of the first cover part (22a) (+Y direction)’, ‘second cover part (22b)’, ‘right direction (-Y direction)’, ‘right end (-Y direction)’, and ‘left edge of the display panel (10) (+Y direction)’ mentioned when describing the mounting bracket (100) may correspond to ‘right end of the first cover part (22a) (-Y direction)’, ‘third cover part (22c)’, ‘left direction (+Y direction)’, ‘left end (+Y direction)’, and ‘right edge of the display panel (10) (-Y direction)’, respectively.

[0150] FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating an enlarged view of area D shown in FIG. 12.

[0151] Hereinafter, a display device (1') according to one embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. In describing the display device (1'), the same reference numerals are assigned to configurations that are substantially identical to those shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0152] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the display device (1') may include a mounting bracket (100'). The mounting bracket (100') may be mounted on the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the mounting bracket (100') may be mounted on one side of the rear chassis (20).

[0153] The mounting bracket (100') may include a bracket body (110'). The bracket body (110') may extend in one direction.

[0154] The mounting bracket (100') may include a hook portion (120') protruding from the front end of the bracket body (110'). The front end of the side cover (22) may be inserted into the hook portion (120').

[0155] The mounting bracket (100') may include a fixing projection (130') protruding from the rear end of the bracket body (110'). The fixing projection (130') may protrude from the rear end of the side cover (22).

[0156] A plurality of mounting brackets (100') may be provided. Each of the plurality of mounting brackets (100') may be mounted on any one of the upper side (+Z direction), left side (+Y direction), and right side (-Y direction) of the rear chassis (20). Although three mounting brackets (100') are shown in the drawing, there is no particular limitation on the number of mounting brackets (100').

[0157] FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating an enlarged view of area E shown in FIG. 14.

[0158] Hereinafter, a display device (1'') according to one embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. In describing the display device (1''), the same reference numerals are assigned to configurations that are substantially identical to those shown in FIGS. 1 to 11, and detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0159] The display device (1'') may include a mounting bracket (100''). The mounting bracket (100'') may be mounted on the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the mounting bracket (100'') may be mounted on the corner of the rear chassis (20).

[0160] The mounting bracket (100'') may include a bracket body (110''). The bracket body (110'') may include a first body (111'') and a second body (112'').

[0161] The mounting bracket (100'') may include a hook portion (120''). The hook portion (120'') may include a first hook portion (121'') protruding from the front end of the first body (111'') and a second hook portion (122'') protruding from the front end of the second body (112'').

[0162] The mounting bracket (100'') may include a magnetic body (140''). The magnetic body (140'') may be provided inside the mounting bracket (100''). Specifically, the magnetic body (140'') may be provided inside the bracket body (110''). For example, the magnetic body (140'') may include a first magnetic body (141'') provided inside the first body (111'') and a second magnetic body (142'') provided inside the second body (112'').

[0163] The mounting bracket (100'') can be mounted to the rear chassis (20) due to the magnetic force acting between the side cover (22) and the magnetic body (140''). Therefore, the mounting bracket (100'') may omit configurations such as fixing protrusions.

[0164] In the foregoing, display devices (1', 1'') according to an embodiment of the present disclosure were examined with reference to FIGS. 12 to 15. Below, a display device (1) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be examined again with reference to FIGS. 16 to 22.

[0165] As described above, the first fixed bracket (201) and the second fixed bracket (202) may have substantially the same configuration, structure, and features. Therefore, for convenience of explanation, the first fixed bracket (201) will be described below, but a detailed description of the second fixed bracket (202) may be omitted. Additionally, the first fixed bracket (201) may be referred to as the fixed bracket (200) below.

[0166] FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 17 is an enlarged perspective view of the F area shown in FIG. 16. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the configuration of the display device shown in FIG. 17.

[0167] Referring to FIGS. 16 to 18, the display panel (10) can be attached to the rear chassis (20) through an adhesive member (70). The lower cover (80) is attached to the lower side of the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20) to cover the lower side of the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20).

[0168] The optical sheet (60) can be placed at the rear of the display panel (10). The optical sheet (60) can be fixed to the rear chassis (20).

[0169] A fixing bracket (200) may be provided to fix the optical sheet (60) to the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the fixing bracket (200) may fix the optical sheet (60) to the rear chassis (20) by supporting the optical sheet (60) while attached to the rear chassis (20).

[0170] The fixed bracket (200) can be attached to the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the fixed bracket (200) can be attached to the upper part of the rear chassis (20).

[0171] The rear chassis (20) may include a bracket support (23). The bracket support (23) may be provided to support a fixed bracket (200).

[0172] The bracket support (23) can be connected to a part of the side cover (22). Specifically, the bracket support (23) can be connected to a part of the side cover (22) that covers the upper edge of the display panel (10). That is, the bracket support (23) can be connected to the first cover part (22a).

[0173] In the drawing, the bracket support (23) is shown as being formed by extending and bending from the first cover part (22a), but there are no specific restrictions on the method of connection between the bracket support (23) and the first cover part (22a). For example, the bracket support (23) may be formed by protruding downward from the first cover part (22a).

[0174] The bracket support (23) may extend downward from a part of the side cover (22) that covers the upper edge of the display panel (10). That is, the bracket support (23) may extend downward from the first cover part (22a).

[0175] Additionally, the bracket support (23) may extend along the direction in which a part of the side cover (22) covering the upper edge of the display panel (10) extends. That is, the bracket support (23) may extend along the direction in which the first cover part (22a) extends. For example, the bracket support (23) may extend along the left-right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0176] The bracket support (23) can form an insertion groove (S4) together with a part of the side cover (22) covering the upper edge of the display panel (10) and the rear cover (21). The insertion groove (S4) can be provided so that a fixing bracket (200) is inserted. The fixing bracket (200) can be coupled to the rear chassis (20) by being inserted into the insertion groove (S4) (see FIG. 21).

[0177] The bracket support (23) may include a first insertion hole (23a) and a second insertion hole (23b). The first insertion hole (23a) may be provided to allow the insertion of a first insertion projection (241), which will be described later, and the second insertion hole (23b) may be provided to allow the insertion of a second insertion projection (242), which will be described later. The first insertion hole (23a) may be formed at a position corresponding to the first insertion projection (241), and the second insertion hole (23b) may be formed at a position corresponding to the second insertion projection (242). The first insertion hole (23a) and the second insertion hole (23b) may have substantially the same structure and shape.

[0178] The first insertion hole (23a) and the second insertion hole (23b) may be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which a part of the side cover (22) covering the upper edge of the display panel (10) extends. That is, the first insertion hole (23a) and the second insertion hole (23b) may be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the first cover part (22a) extends. For example, the first insertion hole (23a) and the second insertion hole (23b) may be spaced apart from each other along the left-right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0179] The fixed bracket (200) can form a sheet insertion space (S5) into which at least a portion of the optical sheet (60) is inserted. By inserting at least a portion of the optical sheet (60) into the sheet insertion space (S5), the fixed bracket (200) can support the optical sheet (60) (see FIG. 22).

[0180] The optical sheet (60) may include a sheet portion (61) provided in a plate shape and an insert portion (62) protruding from the sheet portion (61). Specifically, the insert portion (62) may protrude upward from the sheet portion (61). The insert portion (62) may be provided to be inserted into a sheet insertion space (S5).

[0181] The optical sheet (60) may include a third insertion hole (63) and a fourth insertion hole (64). The third insertion hole (63) may be provided to allow the insertion of a third insertion projection (251), which will be described later, and the fourth insertion hole (64) may be provided to allow the insertion of a fourth insertion projection (252), which will be described later. The third insertion hole (63) may be formed at a position corresponding to the third insertion projection, and the fourth insertion hole (64) may be formed at a position corresponding to the fourth insertion projection. The third insertion hole (63) and the fourth insertion hole (64) may have substantially the same structure and shape.

[0182] Each of the third insertion hole (63) and the fourth insertion hole (64) may be formed in the insertion portion (62). The third insertion hole (63) and the fourth insertion hole (64) may be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which a part of the side cover (22) covering the upper edge of the display panel (10) extends. That is, the third insertion hole (63) and the fourth insertion hole (64) may be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the first cover portion (22a) extends. For example, the third insertion hole (63) and the fourth insertion hole (64) may be spaced apart from each other along the left-right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0183] FIG. 19 is a perspective view illustrating a fixing bracket according to one embodiment. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view along the line I-I' indicated in FIG. 19. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view along the line G-G' indicated in FIG. 17. FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view along the line H-H' indicated in FIG. 17.

[0184] Referring to FIGS. 18 through 22, the fixing bracket (200) may include a first part (210), a second part (220), and a third part (230). The first part (210), the second part (220), and the third part (230) may be formed integrally. The first part (210), the second part (220), and the third part (230) may form the approximate appearance of the fixing bracket (200).

[0185] The first part (210) may be in contact with the side cover (22). The first part (210) may be provided on the inner surface of the side cover (22). Specifically, the first part (210) may be provided on the inner surface of the first cover part (22a).

[0186] The first part (210) may extend along the direction in which a part of the side cover (22) covering the upper edge of the display panel (10) extends. That is, the first part (210) may extend along the direction in which the first cover part (22a) extends. For example, the first part (210) may extend along the left-right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0187] The second part (220) may be bent from one end of the first part (210). Specifically, the second part (220) may be bent downward from the front end of the first part (210).

[0188] The second part (220) may come into contact with the bracket support (23). The second part (220) may be provided on the inner side of the bracket support (23).

[0189] The third part (230) may be bent from the other end of the first part (210). Specifically, the third part (230) may be bent downward from the rear end of the first part (210).

[0190] The third part (230) may be extended backward at an angle from the other end of the first part (210). Specifically, the third part (230) may be bent downward from the rear end of the first part (210) and extended backward at an angle. Through this angled structure, the fixing bracket (200) can be inserted into the insertion groove (S4) by force-fitting. By inserting the fixing bracket (200) into the insertion groove (S4) by force-fitting, the fixing bracket (200) can be coupled to the rear chassis (20).

[0191] The third part (230) can come into contact with the front of the rear cover (21). Specifically, one end of the third part (230) along the direction in which the third part (230) extends can come into contact with the front of the rear cover (21).

[0192] The first part (210), the second part (220), and the third part (230) may form a sheet insertion space (S5) into which at least a portion of the optical sheet (60) is inserted. The sheet insertion space (S5) may be formed inside the first part (210), the second part (220), and the third part (230).

[0193] The fixed bracket (200) may include a first insertion projection (241) and a second insertion projection (242). The first insertion projection (241) may be provided to be inserted into a first insertion hole (23a) of the bracket support (23), and the second insertion projection (242) may be provided to be inserted into a second insertion hole (23b) of the bracket support (23). The first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) may have substantially the same structure and shape.

[0194] Each of the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) can protrude from the second part (220) toward the bracket support (23). In other words, each of the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) can protrude forward from the second part (220).

[0195] Each of the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) may extend downward at an angle from the second part (220). Specifically, each of the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) may protrude forward from the second part (220) and extend downward at an angle.

[0196] The first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) may be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which a part of the side cover (22) covering the upper edge of the display panel (10) extends. That is, the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) may be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the first cover portion (22a) extends. For example, the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) may be spaced apart from each other along the left-right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0197] The first insertion projection (241) may be provided at one end of the second part (220) along the direction in which the fixed bracket (200) extends. For example, the first insertion projection (241) may be provided at the left end (+Y direction) of the second part (220).

[0198] The second insertion projection (242) may be provided at the other end of the second part (220) along the direction in which the fixed bracket (200) extends. For example, the second insertion projection (242) may be provided at the right end (-Y direction) of the second part (220).

[0199] The fixed bracket (200) may include a third insertion projection (251) and a fourth insertion projection (252). The third insertion projection (251) may be provided to be inserted into a third insertion hole (63) of the optical sheet (60), and the fourth insertion projection (252) may be provided to be inserted into a fourth insertion hole (64) of the optical sheet (60). The third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) may have substantially the same structure and shape.

[0200] Each of the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) can protrude from the second part (220) toward the optical sheet (60). In other words, each of the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) can protrude backward from the second part (220).

[0201] Each of the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) may extend upwardly at an angle from the second part (220). Specifically, each of the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) may protrude backward from the second part (220) and extend upwardly at an angle.

[0202] The third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) may be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which a part of the side cover (22) covering the upper edge of the display panel (10) extends. That is, the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) may be spaced apart from each other along the direction in which the first cover portion (22a) extends. For example, the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) may be spaced apart from each other along the left-right direction (Y-axis direction).

[0203] Each of the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) may be provided between the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242). Specifically, the third insertion projection (251) may be provided closer to the first insertion projection (241), and the fourth insertion projection (252) may be provided closer to the second insertion projection (242).

[0204] In the drawing, only the first insertion projection (241) inserted into the first insertion hole (23a) of the bracket support (23) and the third insertion projection (251) inserted into the third insertion hole (63) of the optical sheet (60) are shown. As described above, the first insertion hole (23a), the third insertion hole (63), the first insertion projection (241), and the third insertion projection (251) can each have substantially the same structure and shape as the second insertion hole (23b), the fourth insertion hole (64), the second insertion projection (242), and the fourth insertion projection (252), respectively. Accordingly, the appearance of the second insertion projection (242) inserted into the second insertion hole (23b) of the bracket support (23) can correspond to the appearance of the first insertion projection (241) inserted into the first insertion hole (23a) of the bracket support (23). Additionally, the appearance of the fourth insertion projection (252) inserted into the fourth insertion hole (64) of the optical sheet (60) may correspond to the appearance of the third insertion projection (251) inserted into the third insertion hole (63) of the optical sheet (60).

[0205] In the above, the configuration, structure, and features of the fixed bracket (200) have been examined. Specifically, the first fixed bracket (201) has been described above, but a detailed description of the second fixed bracket (202) has been omitted.

[0206] As described above, the first fixed bracket (201) and the second fixed bracket (202) may have substantially the same configuration, structure, and features. Therefore, the configuration, structure, and features of the fixed bracket (200) described above may be applied not only to the first fixed bracket (201) but also to the second fixed bracket (202).

[0207] Additionally, the bracket support (23) may further include a plurality of insertion holes formed at positions corresponding to the second fixed bracket (202). The said insertion holes may have substantially the same structure and shape as the first insertion hole (23a) and the second insertion hole (23b).

[0208] Additionally, the optical sheet (60) may further include a plurality of insertion holes formed at positions corresponding to the second fixing bracket (202). The said insertion holes may have substantially the same structure and shape as the third insertion hole (63) and the fourth insertion hole (64).

[0209] Below, we will look at the assembly process of the display device (1) with reference to FIGS. 23 to 31.

[0210] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a rear chassis, a light source module, a chassis reinforcing member, and a reflective sheet according to one embodiment. FIG. 24 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a fixing bracket according to one embodiment. FIG. 25 is a perspective view illustrating a bracket jig and a fixing bracket according to one embodiment. FIG. 26 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a diffuser plate according to one embodiment. FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating an enlarged view of the area J indicated in FIG. 26. FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating an enlarged view of the area K indicated in FIG. 26. FIG. 29 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a reflective sheet according to one embodiment. FIG. 30 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling an adhesive member and a mounting bracket according to one embodiment. FIG. 31 is a drawing illustrating the process of assembling a display panel and a lower cover according to one embodiment.

[0211] Referring to FIG. 23, a light source module (30) may be attached to the front of the rear chassis (20). Subsequently, a chassis reinforcing member (90) may be placed at the corner of the rear chassis (20). Specifically, a first chassis reinforcing member (91) may be placed at the left corner (+Y direction) of the rear chassis (20), and a second chassis reinforcing member (92) may be placed at the right corner (-Y direction) of the rear chassis (20). Subsequently, a reflective sheet (40) may be attached to the front of the rear chassis (20).

[0212] However, the assembly order of the light source module (30) and the reflective sheet (40) is not limited to this. For example, it is also possible to attach the light source module (30) to the front of the reflective sheet (40) after the reflective sheet (40) has been attached to the front of the rear chassis (20).

[0213] Referring to FIGS. 24 and 25, after a reflective sheet (40) is attached to the front of the rear chassis (20), a fixing bracket (200) can be attached to the upper part of the rear chassis (20). Specifically, a first fixing bracket (201) can be attached to the upper part of the left side (+Y direction) of the rear chassis (20), and a second fixing bracket (202) can be attached to the upper part of the right side (-Y direction) of the rear chassis (20).

[0214] The fixed bracket (200) can be attached to the rear chassis (20) through the bracket jig (2). In other words, the fixed bracket (200) can be inserted into the insertion groove (S4) through the bracket jig (2) (see FIG. 21). Specifically, the fixed bracket (200) can be inserted into the insertion groove (S4) by a press fit through the bracket jig (2).

[0215] The bracket jig (2) may include a jig body (2a), a rail portion (2b) extending in one direction on the jig body (2a), a movable plate (2c) movably provided on the rail portion (2b), a handle portion (2d) coupled to the movable plate (2c) and provided to be gripped, a block portion (2e) provided on the rail portion (2b) to restrict movement of the movable plate (2c) in one direction, an elastic member (2f) coupled to the block portion (2e), and a bracket seating portion (2g) provided at one end of the rail portion (2b).

[0216] First, the fixed bracket (200) can be seated on the bracket mounting portion (2g). Then, as the operator manipulates the handle portion (2d), the movable plate (2c) can move in one direction on the rail portion (2b). When the movable plate (2c) reaches one end of the rail portion (2b), the fixed bracket (200) seated on the bracket mounting portion (2g) can be inserted into the insertion groove (S4) (see FIG. 21). Afterward, the block portion (2e) can press the handle portion (2d) in a direction opposite to the one direction due to the elastic force of the elastic member (2f). Accordingly, the handle portion (2d) and the movable plate (2c) can return to their original positions.

[0217] As described above, by attaching the fixed bracket (200) to the rear chassis (20) through the bracket jig (2), the attachment process of the fixed bracket (200) can be simplified.

[0218] As the fixed bracket (200) is inserted into the insertion groove (S4), the first insertion projection (241) of the fixed bracket (200) can be inserted into the first insertion hole (23a) of the bracket support (23), and the second insertion projection (242) of the fixed bracket (200) can be inserted into the second insertion hole (23b) of the bracket support (23). This is due to the restoring force caused by the inclination structure of the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) and the elasticity of the fixed bracket (200) (see FIG. 21).

[0219] Specifically, as the fixed bracket (200) is inserted into the insertion groove (S4), the bracket support (23) can press the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) downward, and accordingly, the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) can undergo elastic deformation due to the inclined structure. After the fixed bracket (200) is fully inserted into the insertion groove (S4), the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) can be restored to a circular shape by a restoring force, and at the same time, each of the first insertion projection (241) and the second insertion projection (242) can be inserted into the first insertion hole (23a) and the second insertion hole (23b), respectively (see FIG. 21).

[0220] Referring to FIGS. 26 to 28, after the fixed bracket (200) is coupled to the rear chassis (20), the diffuser plate (50) can be coupled to the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the upper end of the diffuser plate (50) is inserted into the insertion groove (S4), the left end (+Y direction) of the diffuser plate (50) is inserted into the first guide groove (S6) to be described later, and the right end (-Y direction) of the diffuser plate (50) is inserted into the second guide groove (S7) to be described later, so that the diffuser plate (50) can be coupled to the rear chassis (20).

[0221] The rear chassis (20) may include a first guide portion (24). The first guide portion (24) may be connected to a second cover portion (22b). The first guide portion (24) may extend along the direction in which the second cover portion (22b) extends. The first guide portion (24) may form a first guide groove (S6) together with the second cover portion (22b) and the rear cover (21).

[0222] The rear chassis (20) may include a second guide portion (25). The second guide portion (25) may be connected to a third cover portion (22c). The second guide portion (25) may extend along the direction in which the third cover portion (22c) extends. The second guide portion (25) may form a second guide groove (S7) together with the third cover portion (22c) and the rear cover (21).

[0223] The diffuser plate (50) can be slid and coupled with the rear chassis (20). As the diffuser plate (50) slides, at least a portion of the diffuser plate (50) can be inserted into the insertion groove (S4). Specifically, as the diffuser plate (50) slides, the upper portion of the diffuser plate (50) can be inserted into the insertion groove (S4).

[0224] Each of the first guide section (24) and the second guide section (25) can guide the sliding of the diffuser plate (50). Additionally, after the complete assembly of the display device (1), each of the first guide section (24) and the second guide section (25) can support the diffuser plate (50) so that the diffuser plate (50) can be attached to the rear chassis (20).

[0225] Referring to FIGS. 27 to 29, after the diffuser plate (50) is coupled to the rear chassis (20), the optical sheet (60) can be coupled to the rear chassis (20). Specifically, the upper end of the optical sheet (60) is inserted into the insertion groove (S4), the left end (+Y direction) of the optical sheet (60) is inserted into the first guide groove (24a) to be described later, and the right end (-Y direction) of the optical sheet (60) is inserted into the second guide groove (24b) to be described later, so that the optical sheet (60) can be coupled to the rear chassis (20).

[0226] The optical sheet (60) can be slid and coupled with the rear chassis (20). As the optical sheet (60) slides, at least a portion of the optical sheet (60) can be inserted into the insertion groove (S4) and the sheet insertion space (S5). Specifically, as the optical sheet (60) slides, the upper portion of the sheet portion (61) can be inserted into the insertion groove (S4), and the insertion portion (62) can be inserted into the sheet insertion space (S5). At this time, the first guide portion (24) and the second guide portion (25) can each guide the sliding of the optical sheet (60).

[0227] As the optical sheet (60) slides, the third insertion projection (251) of the fixed bracket (200) can be inserted into the third insertion hole (63) of the optical sheet (60), and the fourth insertion projection (252) of the fixed bracket (200) can be inserted into the fourth insertion hole (64) of the optical sheet (60). This is due to the restoring force caused by the inclination structure of the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) and the elasticity of the fixed bracket (200) (see FIG. 22).

[0228] Specifically, as the optical sheet (60) slides into the sheet insertion space (S5), the upper portion of the optical sheet (60) can press the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) upward, and accordingly, the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) can undergo elastic deformation due to the inclined structure. After the upper portion of the optical sheet (60) is completely inserted into the sheet insertion space (S5), the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) can be restored to a circular shape by a restoring force, and at the same time, the third insertion projection (251) and the fourth insertion projection (252) can each be inserted into the third insertion hole (63) and the fourth insertion hole (64), respectively (see FIG. 22).

[0229] Referring to FIG. 30, after the optical sheet (60) is coupled to the rear chassis (20), a mounting bracket (100) can be mounted on the rear chassis (20). Specifically, a first mounting bracket (101) can be mounted on the left corner (+Y direction) of the rear chassis (20), and a second mounting bracket (102) can be mounted on the right corner (-Y direction) of the rear chassis (20).

[0230] The mounting bracket (100) may include a hook portion (120) and a fixing projection (130). To mount the mounting bracket (100) to the rear chassis (20), first, the hook portion (120) of the mounting bracket (100) can be hooked onto one end of the side cover (22). Then, the fixing projection (130) can be positioned on the rear surface of the rear cover (21) using the elastic force of the mounting bracket (100). Accordingly, the mounting bracket (100) can be mounted to the rear chassis (20) (see FIGS. 6 and 8).

[0231] Referring to FIG. 30, after the optical sheet (60) is coupled to the rear chassis (20), an adhesive member (70) can be placed on the rear chassis (20). Specifically, a first adhesive member (71) can be placed on a bracket support (23), a second adhesive member (72) can be placed on a first guide part (24), and a third adhesive member (73) can be placed on a second guide part (25).

[0232] Referring to FIG. 31, after the mounting bracket (100) is mounted on the rear chassis (20) and the adhesive member (70) is placed on the rear chassis (20), the display panel (10) can be placed on the optical sheet (60). In other words, after the mounting bracket (100) is mounted on the rear chassis (20) and the adhesive member (70) is placed on the rear chassis (20), the display panel (10) can be placed on the adhesive member (70). The display panel (10) can be bonded to the rear chassis (20) through the adhesive member (70).

[0233] When the adhesive member (70) is placed on the rear chassis (20), the mounting bracket (100) can guide the display panel (10) to be seated in the correct position. The display panel (10) can be seated at a position spaced apart from the side cover (22) of the rear chassis (20) by a predetermined distance by the hook portion (120) of the mounting bracket (100). After the display panel (10) is seated in the correct position, a gap space (S3) can be formed between the display panel (10) and the side cover (22). Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the display panel (10) from colliding with the side cover (22) of the rear chassis (20) and causing a crack to occur in the display panel (10) (see FIG. 10 and FIG. 11).

[0234] After the display panel (10) is placed on the optical sheet (60), a lower cover (80) can be attached to the lower side of the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20). Accordingly, the lower cover (80) can cover the lower side of the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20).

[0235] A display device (1) according to one embodiment includes a display panel (10), a rear chassis (20) supporting the display panel (10), a rear cover (21) covering the rear of the display panel (10), a side cover (22) protruding from the edge of the rear cover (21) and covering the edge of the display panel (10), and a mounting bracket (100) mounted on the rear chassis (20). The mounting bracket (100) comprises a bracket body (110) provided on the outer surface of the side cover (22), a hook portion (120) protruding from a first end of the bracket body (110) and provided to receive one end of the side cover (22), and a fixing projection (130) protruding from a second end of the bracket body (110) and provided to contact the rear surface of the rear cover (21) to fix the mounting bracket (100) to the rear chassis (20).

[0236] The fixed projection (130) may include an inclined portion (130a) that extends obliquely from the second end of the bracket body (110).

[0237] The fixed projection (130) may further include a projection (130b) that protrudes from the inclined portion (130a) toward the rear of the rear cover (21).

[0238] The protrusion (130b) may protrude from the end portion of the inclined portion (130a) along the direction in which the inclined portion (130a) extends.

[0239] The hook portion (120) may include an extension portion (120a) extending in a first direction from one end of the bracket body (110), a first bend portion (120b) bent from the extension portion (120a) and extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and a second bend portion (120c) extending from the first bend portion (120b) and extending in a third direction parallel to the first direction. The extension portion (120a), the first bend portion (120b), and the second bend portion (120c) may form a cover insertion space (S1) provided to accommodate one end of the side cover (22). The second bend portion (120c) may be positioned between the display panel (10) and one end of the side cover (22).

[0240] The above mounting bracket (100) can be detachably mounted to the rear chassis (20).

[0241] The above mounting bracket (100) can be mounted at the corner of the rear chassis (20).

[0242] The above side cover (22) may include a first cover portion (22a) extending in a first direction (D1), and a second cover portion (22b) connected to the first cover portion (22a) and extending in a second direction (D2) intersecting the first direction (D1). The bracket body (110) may include a first body (111) provided on the outer surface of the first cover portion (22a), and a second body (112) extending from the first body (111) and provided on the outer surface of the second cover portion (22b).

[0243] The display device (1) may further include an optical sheet (60) disposed between the display panel (10) and the rear chassis (20), and a fixing bracket (200) coupled to the rear chassis (20) and arranged to fix the optical sheet (60) to the rear chassis (20), and a fixing bracket (200) that defines a sheet insertion space (S5) arranged to accommodate at least a portion of the optical sheet (60).

[0244] The rear chassis (20) may include a bracket support (23) that supports the fixed bracket (200) and is connected to a part (22a) of the side cover (22) that covers the upper edge of the display panel (10). The bracket support (23), the part (22a) of the side cover (22), and the rear cover (21) may define an insertion groove (S4) provided to accommodate the fixed bracket (200).

[0245] The fixed bracket (200) may include a first part (210) provided on the inner side of the side cover (22), a second part (220) extending from the first end of the first part (210) and in contact with the bracket support part (23), and a third part (230) extending from the second end of the first part (210) and in contact with the front of the rear cover (21).

[0246] The third part (230) may be extended obliquely from the second end of the first part (210).

[0247] The fixed bracket (200) may further include insertion protrusions (241, 242) extending from the second part (220) toward the bracket support (23). The bracket support (23) may include insertion holes (23a, 23b) provided to receive the insertion protrusions (241, 242).

[0248] The fixed bracket (200) may further include insertion protrusions (251, 252) extending from the second part (220) toward the optical sheet (60). The optical sheet (60) may include insertion holes (63, 64) provided to receive the insertion protrusions (251, 252).

[0249] The above insertion projections (251, 252) may be extended upwardly at an angle from the second part (220).

[0250] A display device (1) according to one embodiment comprises a display panel (10), a rear chassis (20) supporting the display panel (10), the rear chassis (20) comprising a rear cover (21) provided at the rear of the display panel (10) and a side cover (22) protruding forward from the edge of the rear cover (21), and a mounting bracket (100) detachably mountable to the rear chassis (20). The mounting bracket (100) comprises a bracket body (110) provided on the outer surface of the side cover (22), and a hook portion (120) protruding from one end of the bracket body (110) and provided to allow one end of the side cover (22) to be inserted. At least a portion of the hook portion (120) is disposed in the spaced-out space between the display panel (10) and the side cover (22).

[0251] The display device (1) may further include an optical sheet (60) positioned at the rear of the display panel (10), and a fixing bracket (200) coupled to the rear chassis (20) and configured to fix the optical sheet (60) to the rear chassis (20), and forming a sheet insertion space (S5) into which the optical sheet (60) is inserted.

[0252] The rear chassis (20) may include a bracket support (23) that is connected to a part (22a) of the side cover (22) covering the upper edge of the display panel (10) and is provided to support the fixing bracket (200), and may include an insertion groove (S4) formed to allow the fixing bracket (200) to be inserted together with the part (22a) of the side cover (22) and the rear cover (21). The fixing bracket (200) may be provided to be inserted into the insertion groove (S4) by a press fit.

[0253] As the optical sheet (60) slides, at least a portion of the optical sheet (60) may be arranged to be inserted into the sheet insertion space (S5). The fixing bracket (200) may include an insertion projection protruding backward. The optical sheet (60) may include an insertion hole arranged to allow the insertion projection to be inserted as the optical sheet (60) slides.

[0254] A mounting bracket (100) according to one embodiment can be detachably mounted to a display device (1) comprising a display panel (10) and a rear chassis (20) provided at the rear of the display panel (10). The mounting bracket (100) comprises a bracket body (110), an extension part (120a) extending from one end of the bracket body (110), a first bending part (120b) bent from the extension part (120a) and extending in a direction intersecting the direction in which the extension part (120a) extends, and a second bending part (120c) bent from the first bending part (120b) and extending in a direction parallel to the direction in which the extension part (120a) extends, a hook part (120), and a fixing projection (130) protruding from the other end of the bracket body (110).

[0255] According to the concept of the present disclosure, a mounting bracket may be provided to prevent the display panel from striking the rear chassis. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent cracks from occurring in the display panel due to the display panel striking the rear chassis.

[0256] According to the concept of the present disclosure, the mounting bracket can guide the display panel to be seated in the correct position during the manufacturing process of the display panel. Accordingly, the process of assembling the display panel can be made easier.

[0257] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0258] Specific embodiments have been illustrated and described above. However, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and those skilled in the art may make various modifications without departing from the essence of the technical concept of the invention as described in the following claims.

Claims

1. Display panel; A rear chassis supporting the display panel, comprising a rear cover covering the rear of the display panel, and a side cover protruding from the edge of the rear cover and covering the edge of the display panel; and It includes a mounting bracket mounted on the rear chassis, and The above mounting bracket is, A bracket body provided on the outer surface of the above-mentioned side cover; A hook portion protruding from a first end of the bracket body and provided to receive one end of the side cover; and A display device comprising a fixing projection protruding from a second end of the bracket body and arranged to contact the rear surface of the rear cover to fix the mounting bracket to the rear chassis.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above fixed projection is a display device comprising an inclined portion that extends obliquely from the second end of the bracket body.

3. In Paragraph 2, A display device in which the above fixed projection further includes a projection protruding from the inclined portion toward the rear surface of the rear cover.

4. In Paragraph 3, The above-mentioned protrusion is a display device that protrudes from the end portion of the inclined portion along the direction in which the inclined portion extends.

5. In Paragraph 1, The above hook part is, An extension portion extending in a first direction from one end of the bracket body; A first bend portion extending from the above extension portion in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and It includes a second bend portion extending from the first bend portion in a third direction parallel to the first direction, and The extension portion, the first bend portion, and the second bend portion define a cover insertion space provided to accommodate one end of the side cover, and The second bend portion is a display device positioned between the display panel and one end of the side cover.

6. In Paragraph 1, The above-described mounting bracket is a display device detachably mounted to the rear chassis.

7. In Paragraph 1, The above-mentioned mounting bracket is a display device mounted at the corner of the above-mentioned rear chassis.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above side cover is, A first cover portion extending in a first direction; and It includes a second cover portion connected to the first cover portion and extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and The above bracket body is, A first body provided on the outer surface of the first cover portion; and A display device comprising a second body extending from the first body and provided on the outer surface of the second cover portion.

9. In Paragraph 1, An optical sheet disposed between the display panel and the rear chassis; and A display device further comprising a fixing bracket coupled to the rear chassis and arranged to fix the optical sheet to the rear chassis, the fixing bracket defining a sheet insertion space arranged to accommodate at least a portion of the optical sheet.

10. In Paragraph 9, The above rear chassis is, It includes a bracket support member that is connected to a part of the side cover covering the upper edge of the display panel and supports the fixing bracket, A display device in which the bracket support, a part of the side cover, and the rear cover define an insertion groove provided to accommodate the fixed bracket.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above-mentioned fixed bracket is, A first portion provided on the inner surface of the above-mentioned side cover; A second portion extending from the first end of the first portion and in contact with the bracket support; and A display device comprising a third part extending from the second end of the first part and contacting the front of the rear cover.

12. In Paragraph 11, The third part is a display device that extends obliquely from the second end of the first part.

13. In Paragraph 11, The above fixed bracket further includes an insertion projection extending from the second part toward the bracket support, and A display device comprising an insertion hole provided to accommodate the insertion projection, wherein the bracket support portion is described above.

14. In Paragraph 11, The above-mentioned fixed bracket further includes an insertion projection extending from the second portion toward the optical sheet, and The optical sheet above is a display device comprising an insertion hole provided to accommodate the insertion projection.

15. In Paragraph 14, The above insertion projection is a display device that extends upwardly at an angle from the above second part.

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