LCD Supporting Device Wedging Mechanism for Thickness Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LCD supporting devices are thicker and more complex due to the need for multiple brackets with lumps and holes to provide structural strength, which complicates the assembly and increases the overall thickness of the LCD module.
Innovation Solution
A supporting device with three interlocking elements, where each element has a unique wedging member, such as a protrusion and opening, allowing for secure wedging with reduced complexity and thickness, thereby enhancing structural strength while minimizing the number of holes and overall thickness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If multiple brackets with lumps and holes are used to provide structural strength, then the structural strength is improved, but the overall thickness and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple supporting elements (first, second, and third supporting elements) into a single integrated supporting device structure. The first supporting element includes a first wedging member, the second supporting element includes a second wedging member, and these are positioned within a first opening of the third supporting element, merging multiple support functions into one unified structure that reduces overall thickness while maintaining structural strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested configuration where the first wedging member and second wedging member are positioned within the first opening of the third supporting element. This nesting arrangement allows multiple supporting elements to occupy overlapping spatial volumes, reducing the overall thickness of the supporting device while maintaining the necessary structural strength through the interlocking wedging members.
2Strength
If multiple brackets with lumps and holes are used to provide structural strength, then the structural strength is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple supporting elements into a single integrated structure where the first supporting element, second supporting element, and third supporting element work together as one unit. The wedging members are integrated within the supporting elements rather than being separate components, reducing the number of parts and simplifying the overall device complexity while maintaining structural strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting device is designed with multi-functional supporting elements that perform multiple functions simultaneously. Each supporting element provides both structural support and positioning functions, and the wedging members provide both mechanical interlocking and alignment functions, reducing the need for separate specialized components and thereby reducing device complexity.
3Length of stationary object
If the thickness of components is reduced to thin the LCD, then the overall thickness is reduced, but the structural strength may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a nested configuration where supporting elements are arranged in overlapping positions within the limited thickness space. The first wedging member and second wedging member are nested within the first opening of the third supporting element, allowing the structure to maintain adequate structural strength despite the reduced overall thickness of the LCD.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by concentrating the structural strength in specific critical areas through the wedging members rather than uniformly thickening the entire supporting device. The wedging members provide localized reinforcement at the interfaces between supporting elements, ensuring structural integrity while keeping the overall thickness reduced.
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AI summary
A supporting device including a first supporting element, a second supporting element and a third supporting element is provided. The first supporting element includes a first wedging member. The second supporting element being disposed adjacent to the first supporting element includes a second wedging member. The third supporting element includes a first opening corresponding to the first wedging member or the second wedging member. The second supporting element and the third supporting element are wedged with the first supporting element by the first wedging member.