Backlight Module Symmetric Lamp Bar Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Large-size, high-resolution liquid crystal display panels face challenges in assembly due to numerous components, leading to complexity in production and assembly.

Innovation Solution

A backlight module design featuring two sets of lamp bars with symmetrically arranged backlight driving modules and transfer circuit boards, utilizing identical connection lines to reduce the number of components and simplify assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If numerous assembly components are used to achieve large size and high resolution, then display quality is improved, but assembly complexity and production difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay resolutionVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The backlight module is divided into two independent sets (first set and second set), each with its own driving module and connection lines. This segmentation allows for modular assembly where each set can be handled separately, reducing overall assembly complexity while maintaining high resolution through the combined effect of multiple lamp bars

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs asymmetric arrangement where the first and second sets of lamp bars are positioned at different locations relative to the display panel, with each set having independent driving modules. This asymmetric design optimizes light distribution for high resolution while the independent structure simplifies assembly by allowing separate installation of each set

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

2Area of stationary object

If numerous assembly components are used to achieve large size and high resolution, then display quality is improved, but production difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay sizeVSAvoidproduction difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The large-area backlight module is segmented into two independent sets of lamp bars, each manageable in size. This segmentation enables standardization of production processes for each set, making manufacturing easier while achieving large overall display area through combination

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The first and second connection lines are designed with identical specifications and can be interchangeably used for both sets of lamp bars. This universality simplifies production by allowing the same components to serve multiple functions, reducing the variety of parts needed and easing manufacturing complexity

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

3Reliability

If different connection lines are used for first and second lamp bars, then connection reliability is improved, but bill of materials complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidbill of materials complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The connection lines for both first and second lamp bar sets are designed with identical specifications, allowing the same component type to be used universally. This reduces bill of materials complexity by eliminating the need for multiple different connection line variants while maintaining reliable connections through standardized design

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs homogeneous connection lines with identical specifications for both lamp bar sets. This homogeneity simplifies the bill of materials by using a single type of connection line, reducing inventory complexity and making procurement easier while ensuring consistent connection quality across all lamp bars

Inventive Principle:
Principle #33Homogeneity

Data Source

PatentUS11782314B2Backlight module, display panel and display device
Publication Date: 2023.10.10 BEIJING BOE DISPLAY TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The embodiments of the invention provide a backlight module, a display panel and a display device. The backlight module includes two sets of lamp bars arranged side by side, a first backlight driving module, a second backlight driving module, a plurality of first transfer circuit boards, a plurality of second transfer circuit boards, a plurality of first connection lines and a plurality of second connection lines. A plurality of first lamp bar units in the first set of lamp bars are coupled to the first transfer circuit board, and in turn coupled to the first backlight driving module through first connection lines. A plurality of second lamp bar units in the second set of lamp bars are coupled to the second transfer circuit board, and coupled to the second backlight driving module through second connection lines. Each first connection line is the same as the corresponding second connection line.