Bent Display Panel Bezel Reduction via Back Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wide dead spaces in display apparatuses due to peripheral wiring and circuits result in a larger bezel area, affecting the aesthetic and functional design of electronic devices.
Innovation Solution
The display apparatus features a bent display panel design with a back supporting unit and side supporting units, utilizing a double-sided adhesive tape for assembly, and incorporates a light-transmitting window with rounded edges to minimize bezel area and enhance structural support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the peripheral area is made wide to accommodate wiring and circuits, then the structural support is improved, but the dead space and bezel area become larger
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is bent in the peripheral area to create a three-dimensional structure, moving components from the two-dimensional front surface to the back surface. This dimensional change allows wiring and circuits to be disposed on the back surface of the peripheral area, reducing the dead space on the front surface and minimizing the bezel area while maintaining structural support.
Solution Approach 2:
The back surface of the display panel is utilized to nest the wiring and circuits within the peripheral area. By placing these components on the back surface rather than the front surface, the design effectively hides them within the overall structure, reducing the visible bezel area while maintaining all necessary functional components.
2Area of stationary object
If the peripheral area is reduced to minimize bezel area, then the aesthetic design is improved, but the space for wiring and circuits becomes insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The invention utilizes the back surface of the display panel as an additional dimension for placing wiring and circuits. By bending the display panel in the peripheral area and disposing components on the back surface, sufficient space for wiring and circuits is created without increasing the front surface bezel area, thus maintaining aesthetic design while providing adequate space for functional components.
3Area of stationary object
If the display panel is bent to reduce dead space, then the bezel area is reduced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is divided into a central display area and a peripheral area with different structural characteristics. The peripheral area is bent while the central display area remains flat, creating segmented zones with different functions. This segmentation allows the bent structure to be implemented locally without requiring complex manufacturing for the entire panel, thus reducing overall manufacturing complexity while achieving bezel reduction.
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
This configuration reduces the visible bezel area, improves the display panel's flexibility, and allows for a more compact electronic device design while maintaining structural integrity and functionality.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive may be disposed between the back supporting unit and the display panel. The adhesive may be a double-sided adhesive tape.
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AI summary
A display apparatus includes a bezel in which a size of the bezel is reduced. The display apparatus includes a display panel in which both edges of the display panel are bent. A back supporting unit is disposed on the back of the display panel. The back supporting unit supports the center of the display panel. A side supporting unit is disposed on sides of the display panel. Both edges of the display panel are disposed between the back supporting unit and the side supporting unit. The display panel includes a display area and a peripheral area surrounding the display area. A portion of the display area is disposed between the back supporting unit and the side supporting unit.