Bent Plate Mounting for Display Rigidity and Balance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices lack sufficient rigidity and mounting balance, particularly in slim designs, which can lead to instability and poor performance in displaying images effectively.

Innovation Solution

A display device comprising a display panel, a plate with a first part fixed at the rear and a second part bent forward from the first part, coupled with a housing at the rear, along with front and rear brackets and fastening members for enhanced structural integrity and balance, and a supporter frame with a weight for stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of moving object

If the display device is designed to be slim, then the thickness is reduced and aesthetics are improved, but the rigidity and mounting balance deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovethicknessVSAvoidrigidity and mounting balance
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a bent plate structure that extends backward from the display panel, utilizing the depth dimension to improve mounting balance. The plate bends at a specific angle to extend toward the rear, creating a longer lever arm for mounting without increasing the front thickness, thus resolving the contradiction between slim profile and mounting stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent modifies the geometric parameters of the mounting structure by introducing a bent plate with specific bending angles and extension lengths. The plate bends at angles between 45-135 degrees and extends backward by specific distances, changing the structural parameters to improve rigidity and balance while maintaining the slim front profile.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Length of moving object

If the display device is designed to be slim, then the thickness is reduced, but the structural integrity deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovethicknessVSAvoidstructural integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The bent plate structure utilizes the rearward extension in the depth dimension to provide structural reinforcement. By extending the plate backward and bending it at specific angles, the structure gains additional support without increasing the front thickness, maintaining both slim profile and structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a combination of the display panel, bent plate, housing, and fastening members to create a composite mounting structure. This composite structure distributes mechanical loads across multiple components, enhancing overall structural integrity while maintaining the slim design of the display panel itself.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Length of moving object

If the display device is designed to be slim, then the thickness is reduced, but the mounting balance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovethicknessVSAvoidmounting balance
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The bent plate extends backward from the display panel, utilizing the depth dimension to create a longer mounting lever arm. This backward extension improves mounting balance by distributing mounting forces over a larger area in the rear direction, without affecting the front thickness and visual profile.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The bent plate structure acts as a counterbalancing element by extending backward and providing opposing moment to counteract the forward weight of the display panel. This creates better overall mounting balance, preventing the device from tipping forward while maintaining a slim profile.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #8Anti-weight (Counterweight)

Data Source

PatentEP3425477B1Display device
Publication Date: 2021.03.17 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A display device comprises a display panel; a plate including a first portion at a rear of the display panel, wherein the display panel is fixed on the first portion; and a second portion that extends from a lower side of the first portion, the second portion bent toward a front of the first portion from the first portion; and a housing at a rear of the second portion of the plate, the housing coupled with the second portion of the plate.