Curved Positioning Structure for Backlight Module Deformation

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Solution Overview

Problem

The positioning structure in backlight modules is prone to deformation under external forces, affecting the stability and reliability of the module.

Innovation Solution

A backlight module design featuring a back plate with integrated positioning structures that have a curved surface matching the opening of an optical component, such as a light guide plate, which distributes external forces and reduces deformation risk.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a positioning structure is used to position the light guide plate and optical film, then the assembly is stabilized, but the positioning structure is prone to deformation under external forces

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly stabilityVSAvoidpositioning structure strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The positioning structure uses a curved surface design instead of a flat surface. The curved surface is configured to match the curvature of the light guide plate, allowing the positioning structure to better distribute external forces and resist deformation while maintaining assembly stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

2Strength

If the positioning structure is made more robust to resist deformation, then strength is improved, but the matching precision with the optical component may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning structure strengthVSAvoidpositioning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The curved surface of the positioning structure is designed to match the curvature of the light guide plate, ensuring precise positioning while the curved geometry inherently provides better force distribution and deformation resistance compared to flat surfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Data Source

PatentUS10725233B2Backlight module and display module
Publication Date: 2020.07.28 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

A backlight module and a display module are disclosed. The backlight module includes: a back plate and an optical component, wherein at least one positioning structure is disposed on the back plate, the optical component is provided with an opening which is matched with the positioning structure, and a surface of the positioning structure facing an inner wall of the opening is a curved surface. The backlight module can reduce or avoid the deformation of the positioning structure when being subjected to an external force.