Electromagnetic Suspension for Adjustable Display Viewing Distance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional 3D display devices are heavyweight, bulky, and inflexible due to the fixed thickness of glass spacers, leading to unchangeable viewing distances and potential sealing defects during the bonding process.
Innovation Solution
A display device with a distance adjusting mechanism using electromagnetic units to move the grating panel relative to the display panel, allowing for adjustable viewing distances without the need for a glass spacer, utilizing electromagnetic coils and a frame with tracks for precise adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a glass spacer is used to maintain distance between display panel and grating panel, then the structural stability is improved, but the device weight and volume increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the glass spacer component entirely from the display device structure. Instead of using a physical spacer to maintain distance, the invention employs electromagnetic suspension to hold the grating panel at the required distance from the display panel, thereby eliminating the weight and volume associated with the glass spacer while maintaining structural stability through electromagnetic force.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical glass spacer system with an electromagnetic suspension system. The electromagnetic units generate magnetic fields to suspend the grating panel at a fixed distance from the display panel, substituting mechanical support with electromagnetic force to achieve the same structural stability function without the physical constraints of a glass spacer.
2Ease of manufacture
If a glass spacer with fixed thickness is used, then the manufacturing process is simplified, but the viewing distance becomes fixed and unchangeable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic distance adjustment mechanism where electromagnetic units can vary the distance between the display panel and grating panel according to different viewing requirements. The system transitions from a static fixed-distance structure to a dynamic adjustable structure, allowing the viewing distance to be changed while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through electronic control rather than mechanical reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables changeable viewing distances by adjusting the electromagnetic field strength and control parameters of the electromagnetic units. By modifying electrical parameters (current, voltage, frequency) of the electromagnetic coils, the suspension force and consequently the distance between panels can be dynamically adjusted, providing viewing distance adaptability without complicating the manufacturing process.
3Strength
If optical adhesives are coated on glass spacer during bonding, then the panels are securely bonded, but sealing defects occur on the edges
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the glass spacer component that requires adhesive bonding, thereby eliminating the source of sealing defects. By using electromagnetic suspension instead of mechanical spacers, the system avoids the need for optical adhesives and the associated coating and solidification processes that cause macular coating defects and display moiré pattern defects on the edges.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces electromagnetic field as an intermediary force to maintain the distance and positioning between display panel and grating panel without requiring physical contact or adhesive bonding. The electromagnetic units act as mediators that provide secure holding force without the need for chemical adhesives, thereby eliminating sealing defects while maintaining bonding strength equivalent to or exceeding mechanical attachment.
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 reduces the weight and bulk of the device, eliminates sealing defects, and provides flexible viewing options, enhancing the user experience by allowing adjustable viewing distances without compromising display quality.
Implementation Method 1
a first electromagnetic unit configured with the grating panel, and a second electromagnetic unit configured under the display panel. The first electromagnetic unit and the second electromagnetic unit are configured to move the grating panel towards and away from the display panel.
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AI summary
A display device and a method for using the display device are provided. The display device includes a display panel, a grating panel over the display panel, and a distance adjusting mechanism for adjusting a distance between the display panel and the grating panel to provide an adjustable optimum viewing distance of the display device. The distance adjusting mechanism includes a first electromagnetic unit configured with the grating panel and a second electromagnetic unit configured under the display panel. Electric current flowing through each of the first electromagnetic unit and the second electromagnetic unit is controlled to allow the grating panel to move towards or away from the display panel.


