Display Device Coupling Member Segmentation for Repair

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices face challenges in easy disassembly and replacement of individual parts, particularly the display panel or module cover, which hinders efficient batch disposal and maintenance.

Innovation Solution

The display device incorporates a design featuring a display panel, a main frame, an inner plate, a support plate, and coupling members that allow for easy separation and replacement of components, enhancing the disassembly process and facilitating batch disposal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the display panel and main frame are firmly fixed together, then the stability and reliability of the display device is improved, but the ease of disassembly and replacement of individual parts deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability of main frame and display panelVSAvoidease of disassembly and replacement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling member is divided into two separate parts: a first coupling member mounted on the support plate and a second coupling member mounted on the inner plate. These separate coupling members can be independently attached and detached, allowing the display panel to be firmly fixed when assembled while enabling easy disassembly by separating the coupling members without damaging the main frame or display panel.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of manufacture

If the display device is designed as a single integrated unit, then the manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the adaptability for different environmental conditions and maintenance needs deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidadaptability for replacement and maintenance
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling system is segmented into removable first and second coupling members that can be independently mounted on the support plate and inner plate respectively. This segmentation allows the display device to be manufactured as an integrated unit while enabling easy separation and replacement of individual components based on different environmental conditions or maintenance needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The coupling members provide a dynamic connection between the main frame and display panel, transitioning from a fixed integrated structure to a separable configuration. This dynamic coupling system allows the device to adapt between being firmly assembled for normal operation and easily disassembled for maintenance or replacement scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250126971A1Display device
Publication Date: 2025.04.17 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a display device including a display panel, a main frame positioned behind the display panel, an inner plate positioned between the display panel and the main frame, a support plate mounted on a back surface of the display panel and facing the inner plate, and a coupling member for coupling the inner plate and the support plate, wherein the coupling member includes a first coupling member mounted on the support plate, and a second coupling member mounted on the inner plate and coupled to the first coupling member.