Backlight Diffusing Plate Fixing Member for Uniform Illumination

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display apparatuses with diffusing plates fixed using screws create dark areas due to holes, leading to uneven light distribution and image quality issues.

Innovation Solution

A fixing member with a reflective surface is used to immovably attach the diffusing plate to the backlight unit, preventing movement and ensuring uniform light distribution by compensating for light loss with a reflective member.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If the diffusing plate is fixed using screws requiring holes, then the diffusing plate can be securely attached to the backlight unit, but dark areas occur due to the holes causing uneven light distribution

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefixing strengthVSAvoidlight distribution uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes the holes from the diffusing plate by using a clamp structure that secures the diffusing plate to the backlight unit without requiring any holes in the diffusing plate itself, thereby eliminating the dark areas caused by hole openings while maintaining secure attachment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a clamp as an intermediary component between the diffusing plate and the backlight unit, which provides the necessary mechanical attachment without creating holes in the diffusing plate, thus resolving the conflict between secure fixing and uniform light distribution

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Strength

If the diffusing plate is fixed using screws, then the diffusing plate can be attached to the backlight unit, but the fixing structure becomes complex requiring multiple components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment reliabilityVSAvoidfixing structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the attachment function into a single clamp structure that integrates both the securing mechanism and the mounting function, eliminating the need for separate screws, washers, and other fastening components, thus reducing structural complexity while maintaining reliable attachment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

Prevents the formation of dark areas, maintaining high image quality by ensuring the diffusing plate is securely fixed and uniformly illuminated.

Implementation Method 1

A fixing member with a reflective surface is used to immovably attach the diffusing plate to the backlight unit, preventing movement and ensuring uniform light distribution by compensating for light loss with a reflective member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentEP2765451B1Backlit display apparatus having a diffusing plate fixed by a fixing member
Publication Date: 2019.05.01 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus includes a liquid crystal display panel configured to display an image, and a backlight unit configured to emit light to the liquid crystal display panel, wherein the backlight unit includes a bottom chassis (31) comprising an accommodation space configured to accommodate a plurality of light sources, a middle mold (32) provided on the bottom chassis, a diffusing plate (33) provided on the middle mold, and a fixing member (40) provided on an outer surface of the bottom chassis and configured to contact one side of the diffusing plate and prevent movement of the diffusing plate.