Adjustable Display Inspection Seat With Elastic Variable Parts

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing inspection apparatuses for display modules are not adaptable to various sizes, leading to increased production costs due to the need for multiple apparatuses to accommodate different display module dimensions.

Innovation Solution

A display module inspection apparatus with a seat part featuring adjustable support and variable parts, including springs or screws, and an inspection part with elastic sub-variable parts, allowing for the accommodation of display modules of different sizes by adjusting the seat space and connector sizes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the inspection apparatus is designed with a fixed seat structure to ensure stability and precision, then the structural stability and measurement precision are improved, but the adaptability to various display module sizes deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidadaptability to various display module sizes
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The seat structure incorporates variable parts with elastic elements (springs) that allow dynamic adjustment of the seat space dimensions. The support parts can be positioned at different locations along the side surfaces, and the elastic elements enable the seat to adapt its configuration to different display module sizes while maintaining structural stability during inspection operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the physical parameters of the seat structure by introducing elastic elements with specific stiffness values. The support parts can be adjusted to different positions, and the elastic elements can be compressed or extended to different degrees, allowing the seat space to be reconfigured for different display module dimensions while maintaining reliable structural support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple inspection apparatuses are used to accommodate different display module sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and production costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccommodation of different display module sizesVSAvoidnumber of apparatuses required
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The inspection apparatus is designed with a universal seat structure that can accommodate multiple display module sizes through adjustment mechanisms. The support parts can be repositioned along the side surfaces, and the elastic elements allow the seat space to be reconfigured, enabling a single apparatus to perform the function of multiple fixed-size apparatuses.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The seat structure is segmented into multiple support parts that can be independently positioned at different locations. This segmentation allows the seat space to be divided and reconfigured to match different display module dimensions, providing versatility without requiring multiple complete apparatuses.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Strength

If the support part is made with high stiffness to ensure stable support, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability to different seat space configurations deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport stabilityVSAvoidadjustability of seat space
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The support parts are designed with adjustable positioning capabilities along the side surfaces of the seat. The elastic elements connected to the support parts allow them to be positioned at different locations and maintain stable support through their elastic properties, combining adjustability with support stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The stiffness of the elastic elements can be selected based on specific application requirements. By changing the stiffness parameter of the elastic elements and the positioning of the support parts, the system can provide both stable support and adaptability to different seat space configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables the inspection of display modules of various sizes using a single apparatus, reducing production costs and enhancing versatility.

Implementation Method 1

The variable part has a certain elasticity or a portion of the variable part penetrates into the side surface

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

the support part includes a shape-memory alloy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectShape-memory alloy phase transformation: Shape Memory Alloy

Data Source

PatentUS11898965B2Inspection apparatus for display module including a seat part having recess part
Publication Date: 2024.02.13 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

An inspection apparatus for a display module includes a seat part in which a first recess part including a bottom surface and a side surface extending from the bottom surface is defined, and an inspection part including an inspection connector. The seat part includes a support part having a certain stiffness and located on the bottom surface and a variable part connecting the support part and the side surface. The variable part has a certain elasticity or a portion of the variable part penetrates into the side surface.