Integrated Support Element for Display Panel Frame Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The assembly of liquid crystal display devices is inconvenient due to separate ear portions for the printed circuit board and system rear cover, leading to increased manufacturing time and potential deformation and breakage of the LC panel under external forces.
Innovation Solution
A display module design featuring a panel frame with a baseplate, sidewall, top wall, and a support element with connected first and second support portions, allowing for reduced punching and bending processes and enhanced structural integrity to prevent deformation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate ear portions are used for printed circuit board and system rear cover, then assembly flexibility is improved, but manufacturing time is increased and assembly convenience is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the separate ear portions for printed circuit board and system rear cover into a single integrated ear portion. This integration reduces the number of punching and bending operations required during manufacturing, thereby decreasing manufacturing time while maintaining the ability to assemble both the printed circuit board and system rear cover to the rear bezel.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate ear portions are used for printed circuit board and system rear cover, then assembly flexibility is improved, but assembly convenience is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple ear portions into a single integrated structure, which simplifies the assembly process. Users only need to perform one punching and bending operation instead of multiple separate operations, making the assembly process more convenient while still allowing attachment of both the printed circuit board and system rear cover.
3Adaptability or versatility
If rear bezel has separate ear portions, then assembly flexibility is improved, but structural strength is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple ear portions into a single continuous structure within the rear bezel. This integration ensures that the ear portions are supported by the full thickness and strength of the rear bezel material, preventing deformation under external forces during assembly, while still providing the necessary attachment points for both the printed circuit board and system rear cover.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate ear portions are manufactured, then assembly flexibility is improved, but manufacturing complexity is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple separate ear portions into a single integrated ear portion structure. This reduces the number of punching and bending operations required during manufacturing, thereby decreasing manufacturing complexity and process time while maintaining the functional capability to attach both the printed circuit board and system rear cover to the rear bezel.
Data Source
AI summary
A display module includes a panel frame, a display panel, a system frame, and a printed circuit board. The panel frame includes a baseplate having at least one edge, at least one sidewall located on the edge, at least one top wall adjacent to the sidewall, and a support element. An accommodating space is formed by the sidewall and the baseplate. The support element includes a first support portion and a second support portion connected to the first support portion. The support element extends from the edge of the baseplate toward the outside of the accommodating space. The display panel is disposed on the panel frame. The first support portion is disposed on the system frame. The printed circuit board is disposed on the second support portion.