Integrated Backplate Structure for Thinner LCD Display Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

The complex structure of display devices due to multiple components requiring assembly results in high material costs and low assembly efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A simplified installation and fixing structure using a backplate with integrated accommodating portions for optical components, eliminating the need for a plastic middle frame, and incorporating a backshell and side frame design for efficient component mounting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If traditional backplanes and plastic middle frames are used to install and fix optical components, then the structural stability is improved, but the device complexity and material cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the backplane and middle frame functions into a single integrated backplate structure with ribs that extend from the backplane to form fixing structures. This merging eliminates the need for separate plastic middle frames while maintaining structural stability for mounting optical components like LCD panels and backlight units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated backplate serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, creates accommodating cavities for optical components, and forms fixing structures through its ribs. This multi-functional design replaces multiple specialized components (backplane + middle frame + mounting brackets) with a single universal structure.

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

2Stability of the object's composition

If multiple components are assembled to fix optical components, then the structural integrity is improved, but the assembly efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidassembly efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

By combining the backplane and middle frame into one integrated backplate, the number of assembly steps is reduced. The ribs extending from the backplane automatically form the fixing structures, eliminating the need to separately assemble middle frames and mounting brackets, thus improving assembly efficiency while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If traditional fixing structures are used, then the component mounting capability is improved, but the material cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent mounting capabilityVSAvoidmaterial cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates the need for separate plastic middle frames by integrating their mounting functions into the backplate's rib structures. This reduces the quantity of materials required (no separate middle frame components) while maintaining the capability to mount various optical components through the rib-forming fixing structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Productivity

If integrated backplate design is used, then the assembly efficiency is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase

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

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated backplate is designed with distinct functional zones: the backplane for support, ribs for structural reinforcement and fixing structure formation, and accommodating cavities for component mounting. This segmentation of functions within a single component allows for standardized molding processes while maintaining manufacturing feasibility and precision requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Reduces material costs and improves assembly efficiency while maintaining appearance consistency and integrity, with a thinner design and enhanced thermal management.

Implementation Method 1

the liquid crystal screen and the folding structure are bonded through an adhesive

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesive: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

a heat-dissipating sheet arranged between the driving circuit and the side frame

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat dissipation: Heat Sink

Data Source

PatentUS12498599B2Display device
Publication Date: 2025.12.16 SHENZHEN TCL NEW-TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display device, comprising a display module. The display module comprises a back plate. A first accommodating part and a second accommodating part which are stacked and communicated with each other are formed on one side of the back plate. The first accommodating part is configured to accommodate a backlight component, and the second accommodating part is configured to accommodate a liquid crystal screen.