Display Assembly Coupling Unit With Slit And Power Terminal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display apparatuses with multiple assemblies face challenges in simple coupling and efficient electrical connection, requiring separate fastening tools and multiple cables for power and signal transmission.
Innovation Solution
A display apparatus design featuring a coupling unit with slits and fastening members that allow adjacent display assemblies to be easily coupled and electrically connected, using a single power terminal for power transmission and wireless communication modules for signal exchange.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate fastening tools and multiple cables are used to couple display assemblies, then reliable mechanical connection and electrical connection are achieved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling unit integrates multiple functions into a single component: mechanical fastening (via the protrusion fitting into the slit) and electrical connection (via the power terminal contacting the power terminal). This merging eliminates the need for separate fastening tools and multiple cables, reducing device complexity while maintaining connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling unit serves multiple purposes simultaneously: it provides mechanical support through the protrusion and slit structure, enables electrical power transmission through the power terminals, and facilitates easy coupling and decoupling operations. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by consolidating multiple separate functions into one unified component.
2Reliability
If multiple cables are used for power supply and signal transmission to each display assembly, then reliable electrical connection is achieved, but ease of operation and device complexity worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling unit combines mechanical coupling and electrical connection into a single integrated operation. When the protrusion is inserted into the slit, the power terminals automatically contact each other, establishing both mechanical and electrical connections simultaneously. This eliminates the need for separate cable connections, making operation easier while maintaining reliability.
3Ease of operation
If a coupling unit with protrusion and slit is used, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity may increase due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling unit merges the protrusion and slit mechanical connection features with power terminal contacts into a single integrated component. This consolidation reduces the number of separate parts needed, actually decreasing overall device complexity while maintaining ease of operation through the simple insert-and-connect mechanism.
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AI summary
A display apparatus includes at least one display assembly. The display apparatus includes a first display assembly and a second display assembly adjacent to the first display assembly. Each of the first and second display assemblies includes a display module forming a screen, a display module support provided to support the display module and having a slit, and a coupler configured to couple the first display assembly and the second display assembly to each other.