Bezel Extension Structures for Display Panel Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing trend of liquid crystal display modules becoming smaller and lighter poses a challenge in supporting the display panel effectively, as the conventional supporting frame is costly and not essential for newer designs.
Innovation Solution
A display module design where the bezel includes extension structures from its sidewalls that act as supporting portions to directly support the display panel, eliminating the need for a separate supporting frame, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a supporting frame is used to support the display panel, then the display panel can be effectively supported, but the manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the supporting function into the bezel structure by adding extension structures that protrude inward from the sidewalls. These extension structures integrate the previously separate supporting frame function into the bezel itself, eliminating the need for a dedicated supporting frame and reducing manufacturing cost while maintaining support capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The bezel is transformed from a simple enclosing structure into a multi-functional component that simultaneously provides enclosure and support functions. The extension structures enable the bezel to perform both its traditional enclosing role and the additional function of supporting the display panel, replacing the need for a separate supporting frame.
2Weight of moving object
If the display module is made thinner and lighter, then the portability improves, but the support capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by creating specific extension structures at critical locations where support is needed. Rather than using a comprehensive supporting frame, the extension structures are strategically positioned to provide support exactly where required, maintaining support capability while minimizing added weight and thickness.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting function is segmented into discrete extension structures distributed along the sidewalls of the bezel. This segmentation allows support to be provided at multiple strategic points without requiring a continuous, heavy supporting frame, thus maintaining support capability while keeping the overall structure lightweight.
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AI summary
A display module, which includes a display panel, a backlight unit and a bezel. The backlight unit is disposed opposite to the display panel. The bezel includes a bottom, a plurality of sidewalls and a plurality of extension structures. The bottom is configured to support the backlight unit. These sidewalls are configured to corporately enclose the display panel and the backlight unit, and each sidewall has a first end and a second end opposite to each other; wherein the first end is connected to the bottom. The extension structures each extend from the second end of the respective sidewall and include a supporting portion, disposed between the backlight unit and the display panel and opposite to the bottom, configured to support the display panel.