Integrated Back Plate with Connecting Rib for Display Module Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices have complex assembly processes due to numerous components, making the assembly of display modules inconvenient and labor-intensive.

Innovation Solution

The display module integrates a back plate with a side wall and a connecting rib, directly fixing the display screen's edge to the connecting rib, thereby reducing the need for additional frames and simplifying assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If a common display device uses separate back plate, middle frame, and front frame components, then the structural support and mounting functions are achieved, but the assembly process becomes complicated and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly convenienceVSAvoidnumber of parts
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the back plate, middle frame, and front frame into a single integrated back plate structure. The back plate includes a back plate body and side walls that are integrally formed, eliminating the need for separate middle frame and front frame components. This integration directly reduces the number of parts and simplifies the assembly process while maintaining the structural support and mounting functions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated back plate structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, defines the mounting space for the display screen and optical film set, and incorporates connecting ribs for fixing the display screen. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components, thereby simplifying the overall device structure and assembly process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If multiple separate components are used in the display module, then each component can be optimized independently, but the assembly steps increase and productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly efficiencyVSAvoidassembly steps
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

By combining multiple components into a single integrated back plate, the patent reduces the number of assembly steps. Instead of assembling separate back plate, middle frame, and front frame components, the integrated structure is installed as one unit, significantly improving assembly efficiency and productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated back plate is segmented into functional regions: the back plate body for mounting, the side walls for structural support, and the connecting ribs for display screen fixation. This segmentation allows each region to perform its specific function while being manufactured as a single component, reducing assembly complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If separate back plate and middle frame are used, then manufacturing flexibility is maintained, but precise size fit coordination becomes difficult and development time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedesign flexibilityVSAvoiddevelopment time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the coordination challenges between separate back plate and middle frame by integrating them into a single structure. The integrated back plate is designed as one piece with all necessary features (mounting spaces, connecting ribs, side walls) already incorporated, eliminating the need for precise size fit coordination between multiple components and reducing development time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrating rib and mounting structures are pre-formed as integral parts of the back plate during the molding process, rather than requiring subsequent assembly coordination. This preliminary integration of functional features simplifies the design development process and reduces the time needed for size fit coordination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3905666B1Display module and television
Publication Date: 2025.03.05 SHENZHEN TCL NEW-TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a display module and a television, the display module including: a back plate including a back plate body and a side wall, the back plate body and the side wall being integrally formed and together defining a mounting space, a connecting rib parallel to the back plate body being integrally formed on an inside surface of the side wall; a display screen, an edge of an inside surface of the display screen being fixed to the connecting rib; and an optical film set mounted in the mounting space.