Movable Display Cover Assembly With Rotator to Prevent Bending

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices face issues with cover bending, friction, noise, and operability due to contact between the cover and rotator, which affects the functionality and durability of the display panel.

Innovation Solution

A display device design incorporating a frame, cover assembly, bar, and rotator system that allows the cover to move relative to the frame, minimizing friction and noise while preventing bending, and improving operability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the cover assembly is movably coupled to the frame to enable opening and closing, then the operability is improved, but the cover may bend during movement

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveoperabilityVSAvoidcover bending
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The rotator acts as an intermediary component between the cover assembly and the bar. It transfers the movement force from the cover to the bar while preventing direct contact that would cause bending. The rotator's cylindrical shape allows smooth rotational movement, enabling the cover to open and close without bending deformations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Stability of the object's composition

If the cover assembly contacts the rotator to prevent bending, then the structural stability is improved, but friction and noise increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecover bending preventionVSAvoidfriction and noise
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces direct sliding contact with rotational contact. Instead of the cover sliding against the bar (which creates high friction and noise), the cover rotates the rotator, which then moves along the bar. This substitution of mechanical interaction mode significantly reduces friction and noise while maintaining the bending prevention function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Strength

If the bar is fixed to the frame to provide structural support, then the strength is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural supportVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bar serves multiple functions: it provides structural support to prevent cover bending, acts as a guide for the rotator's movement, and serves as a mounting structure for the rotator. By making the bar multi-functional, the patent avoids adding separate components for each function, thereby maintaining simplicity while achieving strength and support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS12526936B2Display device
Publication Date: 2026.01.13 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A display device is disclosed. The display device of the present disclosure includes: a display panel; a frame to which the display panel is coupled; a cover assembly disposed in front of the display panel and movably coupled to the frame; a bar disposed behind the display panel and fixed to the frame; and a rotator disposed under the display panel, one side of which is coupled to the front surface of the bar, and the other side of which comes into contact with the rear surface of the cover assembly.