Composite Panel Fastening Structure for Ultra-Thin Displays

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Solution Overview

Problem

Ultra-thin display devices with large screens face challenges in ensuring structural rigidity, flatness of the frame, and durability of the coupling structure between the composite panel and the fastening member.

Innovation Solution

The display device incorporates a composite panel with a front skin, a rear skin, and a core made of fibers, coupled with a fastening member that includes a shaft body and a head. The composite panel features a fastening hole through all layers, and the fastening member is inserted into this hole, with the head being pushed into one of the skins and the core being compressed to enhance structural integrity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If the display device is made ultra-thin with large screen, then the advantage of ultra-thin display is achieved, but structural rigidity becomes insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethickness of display deviceVSAvoidstructural rigidity
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials by constructing the composite panel with multiple layers including front and rear skins made of different materials (e.g., metal and polymer) combined with a core layer. This composite structure provides both the thinness required for ultra-thin displays and the structural rigidity needed to support large screens, resolving the contradiction between reduced thickness and maintained strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Ease of manufacture

If the composite panel structure is simplified, then manufacturing ease is improved, but coupling durability between composite panel and fastening member deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidcoupling durability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies segmentation by dividing the composite panel into distinct layers (front skin, rear skin, core) with each layer having specific functions. The fastening hole is strategically positioned to pass through all layers, allowing the fastening member to anchor securely across the entire composite structure. This segmented approach maintains manufacturing simplicity while ensuring durable coupling through multi-layer engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Stability of the object's composition

If the frame flatness is improved, then the structural stability is enhanced, but the complexity of the coupling structure increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveframe flatnessVSAvoidcoupling structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing different structural characteristics at different locations of the composite panel. The fastening member features a head with specific geometric properties (e.g., inclined surfaces, engagement portions) localized at the insertion point, while the rest of the panel maintains uniform thinness. This localized structural enhancement improves frame flatness and stability without requiring complex coupling structures throughout the entire device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4542292A1Display device
Publication Date: 2025.04.23 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A display device is disclosed. The display device includes a display panel, a composite panel (130) coupled to the display panel, and a fastening member (300) coupled to the composite panel (130). The composite panel (130) includes a front skin (132) defining a front surface of the composite panel (130), a rear skin (133) defining a rear surface of the composite panel (130) and opposed to the front skin (132), a core (131) positioned between the front skin (132) and the rear skin (133) and including fibers, and a fastening hole (PH) formed through the front skin (132), the rear skin (133), and the core (131). The fastening member (300) includes a shaft body (320) disposed in the fastening hole (PH), and a head (310) connected to the shaft body (320) and pushed into one of the front skin (132) or the rear skin (133). One of the front skin (132) or the rear skin (133) is in contact with a lateral surface of the head (310).