Curved Nested Supports for Slim LCD Receiving Unit Strength
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge in manufacturing a slimmer liquid crystal display (LCD) device is to enhance the strength of the receiving unit while maintaining a slim profile, as existing units lack sufficient structural reinforcement to protect the liquid crystal panel and backlight assembly from external impacts and require complex mold frame forming and coupling operations.
Innovation Solution
The proposed solution involves a receiving unit with a sidewall and supports that are bent or curved to extend from the sidewall, forming a double or triple structure that includes hooking grooves and protrusions to securely receive and support the liquid crystal panel and backlight assembly, thereby reinforcing the display device's strength and reducing manufacturing complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If the receiving unit is made slimmer to achieve a thinner display device, then the overall device thickness is reduced, but the structural strength and impact resistance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is designed with bent or curved configurations instead of straight rigid supports. The first support extends bent or curved from the sidewall, and the second support extends bent or curved from the first support, creating a spring-like structure that provides both structural strength and flexibility while maintaining a slim profile
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving unit employs a nested support structure where the second support is positioned within the space created by the first support's bent configuration. This nested arrangement maximizes structural reinforcement within the limited thickness space, allowing the slim receiving unit to maintain adequate strength
2Strength
If complex mold frame forming and coupling operations are used to strengthen the receiving unit, then the structural strength improves, but the manufacturing complexity and time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The first support and second support are designed as integrated bent structures that are formed together in a single piece or coupled in a simplified manner. This merged structure eliminates the need for complex multi-component assembly operations while maintaining structural strength through the continuous bent configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The bent support structures are designed to self-reinforce through their geometric configuration. The curved shapes inherently provide structural strength without requiring additional reinforcing components or complex assembly operations, allowing the structure to strengthen itself through its form
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a display device. The display device comprises a receiving unit, a liquid crystal panel, and a backlight assembly. The receiving unit comprises a sidewall, a first support bent or curved to extend from the sidewall, a second support bent or curved to extend from the first support. The second support faces the sidewall. At least one of the liquid crystal panel and the backlight assembly is received in the receiving unit. The liquid crystal panel and the backlight assembly can be doubly protected by the sidewall and the second support, and a display device with improved mechanical strength can be realized.