Display Panel Position Adjustment Mechanism for Modular Gap Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Modular display apparatuses face issues such as image quality deterioration and differences in gaps and stepped-levels between modules, due to the difficulty in precisely adjusting the position of panels.

Innovation Solution

A display apparatus with a frame, a detachable display panel, and a position adjustment device that includes first and second position adjusting members. These members allow for fine adjustments in the vertical and horizontal directions, enabling the panel to be tilted and minimizing gaps between modules.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of moving object

If modular display apparatus uses multiple panels, then large-scale screen is achieved, but image quality deterioration and gaps between modules occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescreen sizeVSAvoidimage quality uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of moving objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the panel position adjustable rather than fixed. The first and second position adjusting members enable the panel to be dynamically positioned in vertical and horizontal directions, allowing fine-tuning to eliminate gaps and achieve uniform image quality across multiple panels while maintaining large-scale screen area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If panel position is fixed, then device complexity is reduced, but position adjustment precision is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveposition adjustment precisionVSAvoidposition adjustment mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the position adjustment function into two independent components: a first position adjusting member for vertical direction adjustment and a second position adjusting member for horizontal direction adjustment. This segmentation allows each component to focus on a single adjustment dimension, achieving precise two-dimensional position control while keeping each individual adjustment mechanism relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 allows for precise adjustment of panel positions, thereby improving image quality and minimizing differences in gaps and stepped-levels between modules, resulting in a more uniform and high-quality display.

Implementation Method 1

The first adjustment bolt may be thread coupled to a fastening hole of the first bracket through a through hole of the first fixing member.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThread coupling: Screw

Implementation Method 2

The second adjustment bolt may be configured to contact the one surface of the second bracket through a through hole of the second fixing member.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical contact: Mechanical Force

Implementation Method 3

the display panel may be configured to be detachable from the frame by an attractive force generated between the first coupling member and the second coupling member.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAttractive force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12288488B2Display apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.04.29 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus includes a frame, a display panel configured to be detachable from the frame, and a position adjustment device provided between the frame and the display panel. The position adjustment device includes a first position adjusting member configured to adjust a position of the display panel in a first direction moving vertically with respect to the frame, and a second position adjusting member configured to adjust the position of the display panel in a second direction moving horizontally with respect to the frame.