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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional storage cabinets with display modules have high manufacturing costs, low space utilization, and cumbersome maintenance due to separate installation requirements and exposed cables, which reduce the immersion experience.

Innovation Solution

A display device with a storage cabinet featuring a slidably movable display module integrated into the front face, a mount bracket system for easy mounting, and a cable management system to conceal cables, enhancing space utilization and maintenance accessibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a separate space for installing the display module is defined with separate drawers or storage boxes for cables and auxiliary devices, then the display module can be installed, but the manufacturing cost increases and space utilization decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisplay module installation capabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the display module mounting function, cable storage function, and auxiliary device storage function into a single integrated moving plate structure. The moving plate includes a display mounting area, cable storage space, and auxiliary device compartments, eliminating the need for separate drawers and storage boxes, thereby reducing manufacturing cost and improving space utilization.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The moving plate is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously serves as a display module mount, cable management system, and auxiliary device storage unit. This universal structure replaces multiple separate components, reducing both manufacturing complexity and space requirements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If separate drawers or storage boxes are disposed for cables and auxiliary devices, then storage is provided, but space utilization becomes very low

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecable and auxiliary device storage capabilityVSAvoidspace utilization

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a nested structure where cable storage spaces and auxiliary device compartments are integrated within the moving plate, which itself is mounted within the display cabinet. This nesting approach maximizes space utilization by eliminating wasted space between separate storage components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The cable storage and auxiliary device storage functions are merged into the moving plate structure, eliminating the need for separate drawers and storage boxes, thereby significantly improving space utilization while maintaining full storage capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If various cables or auxiliary devices are exposed to the outside, then they are accessible, but maintenance/management becomes cumbersome and immersion sensation is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecable accessibilityVSAvoidmaintenance complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts cables and auxiliary devices from the external environment and relocates them into the enclosed moving plate structure. Cables are routed through dedicated channels within the moving plate, and auxiliary devices are stored in integrated compartments, eliminating exposure to the outside while maintaining accessibility through the moving plate's design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The moving plate acts as a flexible enclosure that can be moved to provide access to cables and auxiliary devices while normally concealing them. This flexible shielding approach maintains immersion during use while enabling easy maintenance when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

4Device complexity

If there is no structure for easily coupling or mounting a wall-mounted TV on furniture, then furniture can be simple, but display module mounting becomes difficult and requires separate customization

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefurniture structure simplicityVSAvoiddisplay module mounting ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates a pre-designed display module mounting structure directly into the moving plate before the furniture is assembled. The moving plate includes pre-positioned mounting holes, brackets, or attachment mechanisms that are ready to receive the display module, eliminating the need for separate customization or complex on-site installation work.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11157039B2Display device

Publication Date: 2021.10.26 LG ELECTRONICS INC

AI summary

A display device comprises: a cabinet including a receiving part having an open front surface; a movable plate disposed in the front of the receiving part to be slidable to the left or right and including a first opening formed to be vertically elongated; a display module held on the front surface of the movable plate to selectively cover the front surface of the receiving part according to a position of the movable plate; and a mount bracket fixed onto the rear surface of the display module and having one end which is inserted into the first opening and is then lowered to be fastened to the movable plate, whereby the display device can easily hold a display module and improve use of a space.