Conductive Frame ESD Path for Display Module Protection

A conductive member is introduced as an intermediary element between the frame and display module. This conductive member serves dual purposes: it maintains the design gap for manufacturing ease while providing a controlled path for electrostatic discharge, preventing direct ESD damage to electronic components through the gap.

The frame structure is segmented into multiple portions with partition walls that create controlled pathways. By dividing the frame into segments rather than using a continuous structure, the design maintains manufacturing flexibility while creating specific channels for ESD management through the gaps between segments.

The patent converts the harmful ESD phenomenon into a beneficial protective mechanism. Accumulated electric charges that would normally cause damage are redirected through the conductive member and partition wall openings to discharge safely to ground, transforming the potential harm into a protective ESD management system.

The harmful ESD energy is extracted from the system by providing a dedicated discharge path. The conductive member and partition wall structure create a separate channel that extracts accumulated charges from the display module area and directs them to ground, removing the harmful effect while preserving device functionality.

The partition walls serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide structural support for the frame, create controlled openings for ESD discharge paths, and maintain the gap design for manufacturing purposes. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated ESD protection components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.

The ESD protection function is merged with the existing frame structure. Rather than adding separate ESD protection components, the partition walls are integrated into the frame itself, combining structural and ESD management functions into a single element to minimize complexity increase.