Display Panel Support Unit Magnetic Wall Mount

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices face challenges in achieving stable support without occupying large space, as standing support structures are bulky and wall mount structures require complex brackets for stability.

Innovation Solution

A display panel supporting unit with a support member featuring a first magnet on the rear surface and a second magnet with higher residual magnetic flux density in an outer area, allowing for magnetic coupling with a wall-mounted magnetic sheet for secure attachment and easy detachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a standing support structure is used, then support stability is high, but space occupation is large

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport stabilityVSAvoidspace occupation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical bracket system with a magnetic field-based support system. Magnets are embedded in the support member to provide holding force, eliminating the need for complex mechanical brackets and reducing space occupation while maintaining support stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical state by using magnetic fields instead of mechanical contact. By adjusting magnetic strength and distribution, the system achieves stable support with minimal space occupation, resolving the contradiction between stability and compactness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If a wall mount support structure with brackets is used, then support stability is secured, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport stabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes mechanical brackets with an embedded magnet system. The magnets are integrated directly into the support member, eliminating separate bracket components and simplifying the overall structure while maintaining wall mounting stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the mounting function and support function into a single integrated support member with embedded magnets. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate brackets and simplifies the attachment structure, reducing device complexity while maintaining stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of manufacture

If magnets are provided only in the inner area, then attachment is simple, but edge portion contact force is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment simplicityVSAvoidedge portion close contact force
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSForce

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies different magnetic characteristics to different areas: the first magnet in the inner area provides general attachment, while the second magnet in the outer area with higher residual magnetic flux density provides enhanced close contact force at the edges. This local differentiation resolves the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and edge contact force.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 enables a lightweight, simple attachment structure that securely attaches the display panel to the wall without the need for additional processing or brackets, reducing the risk of the display device falling while maintaining a slim profile.

Implementation Method 1

The display panel may be easily attached to the magnetic sheet fixed to the wall body by the magnet coupling via the first magnet and the second magnet provided on the rear surface of the support member.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic coupling: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

since the residual magnetic flux density of the second magnet in the outer area is higher than the residual magnetic flux density of the first magnet in the inner area, a close contact force may be provided to the edge portion of the display panel.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResidual magnetic flux density: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS10540915B2Display panel supporting unit and display device using the same
Publication Date: 2020.01.21 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display panel supporting unit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first magnet provided on a first support member and a second magnet provided on a second support member and having a residual magnetic flux density that is equal to or greater than a residual magnetic flux density of the first magnet. Accordingly, a display device is provided such that even an edge portion of the display panel can closely contact a wall. A first magnet may be a rubber magnet, and a second magnet may be either a rubber magnet or a rare-earth magnet.