Back Plate Groove Layout for Thinner LCD Module Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing liquid crystal display devices are thick and costly due to their complex structure and high component count, particularly in the backlight module.

Innovation Solution

The display device incorporates a back plate with a groove body that houses the circuit board, reducing the number of components and thickness by integrating the circuit board directly into the groove, and employs an integrally formed back plate and bracket to simplify assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the backlight module uses a complex structure with multiple components, then the functional requirements are met, but the display device thickness increases and processing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional requirementsVSAvoiddisplay device thickness
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The circuit board is integrated into the groove body structure, merging two separate components (circuit board and groove body) into a unified structure. This reduces the number of discrete parts and eliminates the need for separate mounting, thereby reducing overall thickness while maintaining all necessary functions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The groove body is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides structural support, houses the circuit board, and defines the spatial relationship between components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby reducing thickness without compromising functional requirements

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

2Reliability

If the backlight module uses a complex structure with multiple components, then the functional requirements are met, but the processing and assembly cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional requirementsVSAvoidprocessing and assembly cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

By combining the circuit board and groove body into an integrated structure, the number of manufacturing steps is reduced. Instead of producing separate components and then assembling them, the integrated design allows for fewer production steps, lower material handling costs, and simplified quality control, thereby reducing processing and assembly costs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If the circuit board is disposed outside the groove body, then the assembly is simpler, but the display device thickness increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly simplicityVSAvoiddisplay device thickness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The circuit board is nested within the groove body structure, similar to how nested dolls fit inside each other. This nesting arrangement allows the circuit board to be contained within the existing structural envelope of the groove body, thereby reducing overall thickness while maintaining assembly simplicity through the pre-designed groove geometry

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Data Source

PatentUS12601940B2Display device including back plate with groove and assembly method therefor
Publication Date: 2026.04.14 SUZHOU CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application provides a display device (01) and an assembly method for display device. The display device (01) includes a backlight module (02), a display panel (03), and a circuit board (22). The backlight module (02) includes a back plate (21) including a first side plate (211), a second side plate (212), and a bottom plate (213). The second side plate (212) is disposed opposite to the first side plate (211). The bottom plate (213) is disposed on a side of the first side plate (211) close to the second side plate (212). A groove body (214) is provided between the bottom plate (213) and the second side plate (212), the groove body (214) has a groove (A) on a side of the bottom plate (213) away from the display panel (03), and the circuit board (22) is disposed in the groove (A).