One-Piece Support Frame for LCD Module Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current liquid crystal display modules have complex structures with many components, leading to increased assembly time and manufacturing costs, as well as higher tolerances among components.

Innovation Solution

A liquid crystal display device with a one-piece support frame that integrates a bottom wall and a main surrounding wall, featuring first and second supports to accommodate the backlight module and liquid crystal display panel respectively, reducing the number of components and simplifying the structure.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If multiple separate frames (lower metal frame, plastic frame, upper metal frame) are used to support the liquid crystal display module, then the structural stability is improved, but the device complexity increases and assembly time is extended

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

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate frames (lower metal frame, plastic frame, upper metal frame) into a single integrated frame structure that supports the liquid crystal display module. This merging of components reduces the total number of parts while maintaining the structural stability previously achieved through multiple separate frames.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated frame structure performs multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, positions the liquid crystal display panel, houses the backlight module, and maintains overall module stability. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated components for each function.

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

2Stability of the object's composition

If multiple separate frames and components are assembled to support the liquid crystal display module, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the assembly time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By integrating multiple frames into a single component, the patent reduces the number of assembly operations required. The integrated frame is installed as one piece rather than requiring sequential assembly of multiple separate frames, significantly reducing assembly time while preserving structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The frame structure is pre-integrated into a single component during manufacturing, performing the combination action before delivery to the assembly line. This preliminary integration eliminates the need for time-consuming on-site assembly of multiple separate frames.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Strength

If multiple separate frames and components are used in the liquid crystal display module, then the structural support is adequate, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural supportVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent consolidates multiple separate frames into a single integrated frame structure, reducing the total material cost, manufacturing cost, and assembly cost. The integrated design eliminates the need for multiple fasteners, adhesives, and alignment procedures required when assembling separate frames.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated frame structure provides multiple structural supports and positioning functions within a single component, eliminating the need for multiple specialized parts. This reduces overall material costs, manufacturing costs, and inventory costs while maintaining adequate structural support.

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

Data Source

PatentUSRE47419E1Liquid crystal display device and electronic equipment having the same
Publication Date: 2019.06.04 WISTRON CORP
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AI summary

A liquid crystal display device includes a support frame having a bottom wall, and a main surrounding wall extending upwardly from and formed integrally as one piece with the bottom wall. The bottom wall and the surrounding wall cooperatively define a receiving space. The bottom wall includes a first support disposed in the receiving space. The main surrounding wall includes a second support disposed in the receiving space and spacedly above the first support. A backlight module is supported on the first support. A liquid crystal display panel is supported on the second support so that the liquid crystal display panel is positioned above the backlight module.