Integrated Display Module Frame for Simplified Screen Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Common display devices have complex assembly processes due to multiple parts, including a back plate, middle frame, and front frame, which complicates assembly and increases labor and material costs.

Innovation Solution

A display module with a back plate integrally formed with a joining flange for direct connection to the display screen, reducing the need for additional frames and simplifying assembly by integrating the side wall and connecting flange to provide structural support and collision protection, while using a glue storage groove for enhanced bonding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Temperature

If a liquid crystal display is used in a television, then the television can be thinner and lighter, but the viewing angle is limited and colors appear unnatural when viewed from the side

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovethicknessVSAvoidviewing angle
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the nesting principle by placing a reflective layer inside the liquid crystal display structure. This reflective layer is positioned between the liquid crystal layer and the color filter, creating a nested configuration that enables light to reflect multiple times through the liquid crystal layer, thereby expanding the effective viewing angle while maintaining the thin profile of the display.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The reflective layer serves as an intermediary element that mediates between the light source and the viewer. It reflects light back through the liquid crystal layer, allowing viewers to see the display from wider angles without requiring the liquid crystal material itself to change its fundamental properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Illumination intensity

If a reflective layer is added to expand the viewing angle, then the viewing angle increases, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveviewing angleVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The reflective layer is designed to perform multiple functions: it expands the viewing angle, maintains image quality, and can be integrated with existing display manufacturing processes. By making this single component multi-functional, the patent reduces the need for additional separate components that would further increase complexity.

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

3Temperature

If the television is made thinner using liquid crystal display technology, then the television becomes more compact and modern, but the backlight unit becomes a prominent source of light that may cause glare

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovethicknessVSAvoidbacklight glare
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The reflective layer acts as an intermediary that redirects backlight illumination away from direct viewer exposure. By reflecting light at specific angles, it prevents the backlight from causing glare while still providing sufficient illumination for the liquid crystal layer to function effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3905665B1Display module and television
Publication Date: 2026.05.06 SHENZHEN TCL NEW-TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a display module and a television, the display module comprising: a back plate, comprising a back plate body and a side wall which are integrally formed, the back plate body and the side wall together defining a mounting space, a free end of the side wall being folded so as to form a connecting folded edge which extends towards the back plate body, a free end of the connecting folded edge being folded so as to form a joining folded edge which extends in parallel with the back plate body; a display screen, an edge of an inside surface of the display screen being joined and fixed to an outer surface of the joining folded edge; an optical film set, mounted in the mounting space.