LED Module Frame Translating Structures for Damage-Free Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing LED display modules face challenges in mounting and dismounting without contacting adjacent modules, which can lead to damage and increased installation costs due to the close proximity of LED modules.
Innovation Solution
The LED module frame incorporates translating structures that engage the support chassis to lift and translate the module, avoiding contact with adjacent modules during installation or removal, while securing structures like mounting hooks ensure stable attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If LED modules are mounted in close proximity to form a continuous display, then the display resolution and continuity are improved, but the risk of contact and damage during mounting/dismounting increases
Solution Approach 1:
The translating structure introduces a vertical dimension to the mounting process. The LED module is first positioned vertically above the mounting location, then translated downward along a vertical path that bypasses adjacent modules. This dimensional change allows close horizontal spacing while preventing contact during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The translating structure acts as an intermediary mechanism between the LED module and the mounting surface. It provides a controlled translation path that mediates the contact issue by ensuring the module moves along a predetermined trajectory that avoids adjacent modules during the mounting process.
2Manufacturing precision
If LED modules are mounted in close proximity, then the display appears continuous, but the ease of operation during mounting and dismounting deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The translating structure provides dynamic movement capability during mounting and dismounting operations. The structure can translate the LED module vertically and horizontally in a coordinated manner, making the module accessible from the front while maintaining close spacing. This dynamic positioning simplifies the mounting operation despite the close proximity of adjacent modules.
3Reliability
If translating structures are added to avoid contact, then the reliability of mounting is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The translating structure is merged with the frame structure of the LED module. The translating members are integrated into the frame rather than being separate components, which reduces overall device complexity while maintaining the reliability benefits of contact-free mounting. The frame itself serves dual purposes: structural support and translation mechanism.
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AI summary
Display module mounting configurations and methods are disclosed. A frame (14) for an LED module (12) can comprise a first face configured for coupling with an LED circuit board, a second face configured for mounting to a support chassis (14), and one or more translating structures (44) coupled to the second face. Each translating structure can be configured to engage a feature of the support chassis (14) effectuating a translation of the LED module (12) to avoid contact or interference with an adjacently-positioned LED module, mounted to the support chassis, during a mounting or a dismounting procedure. The LED module can also include one or more securing structures (46) coupled to the second face. An LED module can include a circuit board including a plurality of LEDs, and the frame.