Keyboard Backlight Module Light Leakage Prevention via Attaching Layer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Backlight modules in keyboards suffer from light leakage through penetrating holes in the light guide plate, affecting the appearance of the product.
Innovation Solution
A keyboard design that includes a masking plate, a light guiding plate, a reflective plate, and an attaching layer, where the attaching layer blocks the side walls of the penetrating holes by attaching the masking plate to the reflective plate, preventing light from escaping and reducing the overall thickness of the backlight module.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If penetrating holes are formed in the light guide plate for pillars to pass through or for air flow, then the structural function is improved, but light leakage occurs affecting appearance
Solution Approach 1:
A filling structure is introduced as an intermediary element that occupies the penetrating holes in the light guide plate. This filling structure prevents light from leaking through the holes while still allowing pillars to pass through and air to flow for heat dissipation, thus resolving the contradiction between structural function and light leakage prevention
Solution Approach 2:
The filling structure is applied locally at the penetrating holes where light leakage occurs, rather than modifying the entire light guide plate. This localized solution prevents light leakage at critical points while maintaining the overall structural integrity and functionality of the keyboard assembly
2Object-generated harmful factors
If the attaching layer and attached areas are used to block side walls of penetrating holes, then light leakage is prevented, but the thickness of the backlight module increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attaching layer is designed as a thin film structure that attaches the masking plate to the light guide plate, blocking light leakage through penetrating holes while maintaining minimal thickness. This thin film approach prevents light from escaping through the side walls of penetrating holes without significantly increasing the overall thickness of the backlight module
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of blocking light leakage by adding thickness in the vertical dimension, the solution uses the attaching layer to create a sealed structure that redirects light leakage prevention to a different dimensional approach, where the attaching layer forms a barrier that prevents light from escaping through penetrating holes while maintaining compact thickness
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
Effectively prevents light leakage through the penetrating holes while maintaining a reduced thickness of the backlight module, enhancing the visual effect and appearance of the keyboard.
Implementation Method 1
A light guiding plate is disposed below the masking plate. A plurality of penetrating holes are formed in the light guiding plate
Implementation Method 2
The reflective plate is disposed below the light guiding plate and for reflecting the light guided toward the reflective plate by the light guiding plate
Implementation Method 3
The attaching layer is disposed between the upper attached area and the lower attached area for attaching the lower attached area with the upper attached area
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AI summary
A keyboard includes a base plate, key switches and a backlight module. The base plate has posts. The backlight module includes a masking plate, a light guiding plate, a light emitting unit, a reflective plate and an attaching layer. A plurality of upper through holes are formed on the masking plate. An upper attached area is defined by a periphery of each of the upper through holes. A plurality of penetrating holes are formed on the light guiding plate. A plurality of lower through holes are formed on the reflective plate. A lower attached area is defined by a periphery of each of the lower through holes. The attaching layer attaches the lower attached area with the upper attached area. The lower attached area is attached to the upper attached area via the corresponding penetrating hole, so as to block side walls of the corresponding penetrating hole.


