Display Device Rear Cover Segmentation and Component Insertion

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Solution Overview

Problem

The complexity and increased production costs of display devices due to additional functions and appearances, which compromise user satisfaction and productivity.

Innovation Solution

A display device design featuring a display panel, an inner plate, and a rear cover formed as an integral part, with a component module that can be easily assembled by inserting components through a lower opening in the rear cover, eliminating the need for fastening members and simplifying the manufacturing process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If additional functions and transparent appearance features are added to the display device, then the functionality and appearance quality are improved, but the device complexity and production cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple structural functions into the rear cover component. The rear cover simultaneously serves as a protective enclosure, a mounting structure for components, and a support element for the display panel, thereby reducing the number of separate parts needed and simplifying the overall device complexity while maintaining enhanced functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If additional functions and transparent appearance features are added to the display device, then the functionality and appearance quality are improved, but the production cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidproduction cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple functions into the rear cover to reduce the total number of components that need to be manufactured and assembled. This consolidation decreases manufacturing complexity and assembly time, thereby reducing production costs while still providing enhanced functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Strength

If the rear cover is designed as an integral part with spaced covers to form space, then the structural strength and appearance are improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The rear cover is designed with spaced-apart first and second covers that form internal spaces, creating a segmented structure. This segmentation provides structural reinforcement while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through standard molding or fabrication processes, balancing strength requirements with manufacturing complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Productivity

If the component module is designed to be inserted through the lower portion and directly engage with the mount, then the assembly efficiency is improved, but the precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly efficiencyVSAvoidassembly precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The component module is designed with direct engagement features that automatically align and secure to the mount structure during insertion. This self-aligning mechanism reduces the need for precise manual positioning and complex fastening operations, thereby improving assembly efficiency while maintaining adequate precision through built-in geometric constraints

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 design enhances assembly efficiency, reduces production costs, and improves the appearance and durability of the display device while maintaining structural strength and heat dissipation capabilities.

Implementation Method 1

a first cover (310) adhering to the rear portion of the inner plate (200)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentEP3561638B1Display device
Publication Date: 2021.03.10 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a display device with a simple structure and an improved appearance. The present disclosure provides a display panel; an inner plate attached to a rear portion of the display panel; a rear cover configured to cover a rear portion of the inner plate, the rear cover including a first cover adhering to the rear portion of the inner plate and a second cover spaced apart from the rear portion of the inner plate to form a space within the display device; and a component module including components driving the display panel, the component module being configured to be inserted into the space through a lower portion of the display device and to directly engage with a mount disposed within the second cover.