Corner Reflection Members for Display Luminance Uniformity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display apparatuses with direct backlight modules suffer from uneven luminance distribution, particularly at the four corners, due to insufficient light reflection, resulting in reduced luminance in these areas.

Innovation Solution

The display apparatus incorporates reflection members around LED chips near the four corners of the liquid crystal panel, which reflect light towards the corners, combined with a diffusion plate and optical sheet to ensure even luminance distribution.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Illumination intensity

If reflection bodies are disposed on the bottom inner surface and side inner surface of the casing to even out light quantities, then luminance unevenness is reduced, but sufficient luminance cannot be obtained at four corners of the light irradiated surface

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveluminanceVSAvoidluminance distribution evenness
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by providing reflection members specifically at the four corner regions where luminance is insufficient, rather than using a uniform reflection structure across the entire casing. Each reflection member is positioned and oriented to reflect light toward its corresponding corner, creating localized light enhancement where it is most needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the reflection function by providing separate reflection members for each of the four corners rather than using a single continuous reflection surface. This segmentation allows independent optimization of light reflection for each corner region, addressing the specific luminance deficiency at each corner.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If a direct backlight module is used with light source opposed to the entirety of the back surface, then simple structure is achieved, but uneven luminance distribution occurs particularly at corners

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebacklight structureVSAvoidluminance distribution evenness
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent maintains the simple direct backlight structure while adding localized reflection members only at the four corners. This approach preserves the overall structural simplicity of the direct backlight module while addressing the specific luminance unevenness problem at the corners through localized optical modification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of modifying the entire backlight structure, the patent applies partial action by adding reflection members only at the four corner regions where luminance enhancement is needed. This partial modification achieves the desired luminance uniformity without the complexity of a complete structural redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

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 significantly increases luminance at the corners, reducing dark spots and enhancing the evenness of luminance distribution across the display surface, even in narrow frame or multi-display setups.

Implementation Method 1

The reflection members are respectively provided around at least four light sources among the plurality of light sources located near four corners of the display panel, and each reflect light from a corresponding one of the at least four light sources toward a corresponding one of the four corners of the display panel.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

A plurality of light sources are mounted on the substrate. The diffusion plate is disposed between the display panel and the substrate.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight diffusion: Scattering

Data Source

PatentUS10451923B2Display device
Publication Date: 2019.10.22 SAKAI DISPLAY PROD
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AI summary

Provided is a display device wherein the uniformity of luminance distribution on a display surface can be improved. The display device includes: a rectangular display panel on one surface of which an image is displayed; a substrate disposed to face the other surface of the display panel opposite to the one surface, and having a plurality of light sources mounted thereon; a diffuser disposed between the display panel and the substrate; and a supporting member supporting the peripheral edge of the diffuser, and having an opening through which light from the light sources passes. The display device further includes a reflecting member provided around each of the light sources close to the four corners of the display panel, and reflecting the light from the light sources toward the corners.