Display Panel Frame Structure Simplification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current audio and video display systems separate image and sound transmission, reducing user immersion, and the assembly process for integrated sound and image display devices is inefficient due to the complexity of the frame structure.

Innovation Solution

A display device with a frame portion integrally formed to support a display panel, featuring protrusions and a vibration unit that overlaps the panel, and an adhesive layer for vibration transmission, simplifying the frame structure and reducing material costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a frame portion is formed by assembling various members, then the structural support function is achieved, but the manufacturing efficiency decreases and the process becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural supportVSAvoidmanufacturing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple separate frame members into a single integrally formed frame portion. This eliminates the assembly process while maintaining the structural support function, thereby improving manufacturing efficiency and reducing process complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Strength

If a frame portion is formed by assembling various members, then the structural support function is achieved, but the number of members increases and assembly complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural supportVSAvoidframe structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple frame members into one integrally formed structure, reducing the number of components and simplifying the overall frame structure while preserving the necessary structural support capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If separate frame members are used, then assembly flexibility is maintained, but material costs increase and manufacturing process becomes longer

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly flexibilityVSAvoidmaterial costs
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple frame members into a single molded component, reducing the total quantity of materials needed and eliminating assembly operations. This integral structure achieves both cost reduction and manufacturing simplification while maintaining the required structural functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution enhances manufacturing efficiency by simplifying the frame structure, reducing material costs, and ensuring consistent magnetic force distribution for improved sound transmission, thereby increasing user immersion.

Implementation Method 1

a vibration unit disposed between the frame portion and the display panel, where the vibration unit overlaps the protrusion and vibrates the display panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

a magnetic circuit disposed between the first plate and the frame portion and within the at least one protrusion, and a coil that surrounds the first plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic vibration: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

an adhesive layer interposed between the vibration unit and the display panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS20240179471A1Display device
Publication Date: 2024.05.30 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device includes: a display panel that displays an image, a frame portion attached to a rear surface of the display panel, where the frame portion supports the display panel and includes at least one protrusion, and a vibration unit disposed between the frame portion and the display panel, where the vibration unit overlaps the protrusion and vibrates the display panel.