Detachable Back Slices for LCD Backlight Repair

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing backlight modules for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are difficult to replace when they become broken, as they are not designed for easy maintenance or repair.

Innovation Solution

A detachable back slice design for the backlight module, where each back slice can be freely detached and reassociated with the back board using sliding and U-shaped chute mechanisms, allowing for easy replacement of damaged lamps or LEDs without requiring extensive disassembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If the backlight module is designed as an integrated unit, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of replacement
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The backlight module is divided into multiple independent back slices that can be detached from the back board. Each back slice contains specific light sources (LEDs or lamps) and can be removed and replaced independently, allowing easy repair without disassembling the entire module while maintaining the overall integrated structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If the backlight module uses a fixed structure, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing precisionVSAvoidease of maintenance
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The back slices are designed with dynamic attachment and detachment capabilities through sliding mechanisms and U-shaped chutes. The back slices can be securely fixed during operation (maintaining manufacturing precision) but can also be easily removed and reattached for maintenance (improving ease of operation).

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS7946722B2Backlight module with detachable back slice and liquid crystal display with same
Publication Date: 2011.05.24 INNOLUX CORP
  • US7946722B2 patent drawing
  • US7946722B2 patent drawing
  • US7946722B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A direct backlight module comprises a first frame, at least two light sources, and a back board. The back board is fixed to the first frame and comprises at least two back slices connected to each other. Each of the at least back slices slips out from the back board.