Curved Display Bezel Reduction via Sector Frame Geometry
Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional display devices have a noticeable bezel size that affects user experience, as the bezel's size can be visually unappealing and may obstruct the view, especially in curved display configurations.
Innovation Solution
A curved display device design featuring a support frame with a sector-shaped curvature, where the angles between the support frame's side surfaces and the display panel are obtuse, ranging from 121.85 to 127.85 degrees, and the distance between the support frame and the display panel is approximately 1.6 mm, minimizing the bezel size while maintaining structural integrity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the support frame is designed with a conventional shape, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the bezel size is large and visually unappealing
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame is designed with a curved shape corresponding to an arc of a sector, and the display panel is curved to match this sector arc. This curvature allows the bezel to follow the natural arc of the display, reducing the visual prominence of the bezel while maintaining structural strength through the distributed geometry of the curved frame.
Solution Approach 2:
The side surfaces of the support frame are positioned at specific angles (121.85 to 127.85 degrees) relative to the display panel surface, creating localized geometric optimizations. This angular configuration minimizes the bezel's visual impact at critical viewing angles while preserving the overall structural integrity of the frame.
2Area of stationary object
If the support frame is curved to reduce bezel size, then the visual appearance is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support frame and display panel are both curved to correspond to an arc of a sector, creating a geometrically consistent design. This standardized curved configuration simplifies manufacturing by using uniform radius measurements and consistent angular relationships (121.85 to 127.85 degrees) between components, making the complex curved shape reproducible through standard manufacturing processes.
3Area of stationary object
If the distance between the support frame and display panel is reduced, then the bezel size is minimized, but the structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The side surfaces of the support frame are positioned at optimized angles (121.85 to 127.85 degrees) relative to the display panel surface, creating localized geometric optimizations. This angular configuration minimizes the bezel's visual impact at critical viewing angles while preserving the overall structural integrity of the frame.
Data Source
AI summary
A curved display device including: a support frame having a curved shape; and a display panel disposed on the support frame and having a curved shape. The support frame is curved into a shape of an arc of a sector, and a first side surface of the support frame is parallel to a first radius of the sector.