Insertion Member With Hollow Space for Bezel Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current display devices face challenges in minimizing the bezel area, which is the non-display region that reduces the overall display area and aesthetic appeal, especially when incorporating additional modules like cameras or speakers.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a display device with a through-hole in the non-display area and an insertion member having a hollow space, where the insertion member is securely attached with protrusions and sealing members to minimize the bezel area, allowing for the integration of modules like cameras and speakers without a visible frame.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a through-hole is created in the non-display area to integrate additional modules, then the bezel area is reduced, but the structural integrity and sealing of the display panel may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The insertion member is inserted into the through-hole and contains a hollow space that houses additional modules (camera, speaker, etc.). This nesting approach allows modules to be integrated within the non-display area without requiring additional external space, thereby reducing bezel area while maintaining panel integrity through proper sealing arrangements.
Solution Approach 2:
The insertion member acts as an intermediary component that bridges the through-hole opening and the internal hollow space. It provides structural support and, in combination with sealing members, prevents oxygen and moisture penetration into the display panel while accommodating additional modules.
2Area of stationary object
If the non-display area is minimized to achieve a bezel-less appearance, then aesthetic appeal and display area are improved, but there is limited space to integrate additional modules like cameras and speakers
Solution Approach 1:
The insertion member creates a three-dimensional hollow space within the non-display area, utilizing vertical depth rather than horizontal expansion. This allows additional modules to be integrated without increasing the planar bezel area, enabling bezel-less appearance while maintaining module integration capability.
3Reliability
If sealing members are added to prevent oxygen and moisture penetration, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing function is integrated into the insertion member structure itself, combining the structural support function with the sealing function in a single component. This reduces device complexity by eliminating separate sealing elements while maintaining protection from oxygen and moisture penetration.
Data Source
AI summary
A display device includes a display panel including a display area where a plurality of pixels are disposed and a non-display area where no pixel is disposed, the display panel having at least one through-hole disposed in the non-display area and penetrating the display panel, and an insertion member disposed in the through-hole and having a hollow space therein.