Display Device Frame with Reinforcing Ribs for EMI Grounding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional liquid crystal display devices face challenges in reducing weight and production costs while maintaining functionality, as the frame typically uses non-functional materials, and there is a need for improved resistance to electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharge.

Innovation Solution

The display device incorporates a front frame, main back frame, sub-back frame, panel module, circuit device, and reinforcing ribs, where the main back frame and sub-back frame have different fire resistance, structural strength, and rigidity, and the reinforcing ribs provide electrical connectivity and grounding to enhance electromagnetic interference and electrostatic discharge resistance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Weight of moving object

If the frame material is reduced or removed to decrease weight, then the weight of the display device is reduced, but the structural strength and rigidity of the frame deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveweight of display deviceVSAvoidstructural strength of frame
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies composite materials by combining a plastic back frame with metal reinforcing ribs to create a hybrid structure. The plastic frame provides lightweight properties while the metal ribs contribute high strength and rigidity, resolving the contradiction between weight reduction and structural strength maintenance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Ease of manufacture

If the number of frame elements is reduced to simplify manufacturing and reduce cost, then the production cost is reduced, but the coupling strength between elements deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidcoupling strength between elements
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the reinforcing rib structure with the back frame by integrating metal ribs directly into the plastic frame body. This combination eliminates the need for separate reinforcing elements and simplifies assembly, while maintaining strong coupling through the integrated structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If different materials with varying fire resistance are used in the frame, then the fire resistance is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefire resistanceVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by using fire-retardant plastic material specifically in the back frame where fire resistance is critical, while using metal ribs for structural reinforcement. This localized material selection improves fire resistance without requiring the entire frame to be made from complex multi-material constructions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Length of moving object

If the overall thickness is reduced to achieve thinner display devices, then the aesthetic appeal and modern design are improved, but the space for circuit devices and shielding structures is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethickness of display deviceVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent addresses the thickness reduction challenge by moving shielding and circuit arrangement to alternative spatial dimensions. The reinforcing ribs are positioned to provide electromagnetic shielding within the limited thickness, and circuit devices are arranged in optimized layouts that maintain reliability without increasing overall device thickness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS8400763B2Display device
Publication Date: 2013.03.19 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device includes a front frame, a panel module, a main back cover, a sub-back cover, a circuit device and a stand set, wherein the main back cover includes a recess portion sinking from the main back cover toward the panel module. An inner space is formed between the recess portion and the sub-back cover. The circuit device is disposed in the inner space and connected to the recess portion. In different embodiments, the display device includes a reinforcing rib for grounding purpose. The reinforcing rib is disposed on the panel module and is located between the panel module and the main back cover. Furthermore, a through-hole is formed on the recess portion for the reinforcing rib to pass through and electrically couples with the circuit device.