Magnetic Frame Bezel Attachment for Display Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display devices, especially large ones, face challenges in decoration and aesthetic adaptation due to high implementation costs of separate frames, which are not well-suited for large formats and lack versatility in design and functionality.

Innovation Solution

A display device featuring a bezel with magnetic first members and frame pieces that utilize attractive forces for fixation, allowing for easy replacement and customization of frames to match surroundings, with various materials and designs to enhance aesthetic appeal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a separate frame is mounted on the periphery of a large display device for decoration, then aesthetic appeal and adaptability to different environments are improved, but implementation cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different environmentsVSAvoidimplementation cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical attachment methods (screws, clips, adhesives) with magnetic attraction forces. The frame includes magnetic members that attract to ferromagnetic materials in the display device bezel, enabling tool-free installation and removal. This substitution reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining secure attachment and enabling easy frame replacement for different aesthetic preferences.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If a separate frame is mounted on the periphery of a large display device, then shock absorption and user convenience are improved, but device complexity and implementation cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshock absorptionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple functions into the single frame structure: decorative function (aesthetic appeal), protective function (shock absorption), and user convenience (easy attachment/detachment via magnetic forces). The frame combines ferromagnetic materials for magnetic attachment, cushioning materials for shock absorption, and decorative elements, all in one integrated component that reduces overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If an elastic material frame is used for detachment convenience, then ease of operation is improved, but applicability to large display devices decreases due to high cost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconvenience of detachmentVSAvoidapplicability to large display devices
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces elastic mechanical attachment systems with magnetic attachment. The magnetic force provides secure holding during normal use but allows easy detachment by simply pulling the frame away, eliminating the need for complex elastic mechanisms. This approach scales effectively to large display devices without proportionally increasing cost or complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

Enables cost-effective and versatile frame replacement and customization, improving the display device's aesthetic appeal and adaptability to different environments without requiring tools, while maintaining a picture frame function and enhancing environment beautification.

Implementation Method 1

Each of the plurality of frame pieces is fixed to the bezel by an attractive force between the first member and the second member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP3544290B1Display device
Publication Date: 2022.01.05 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure discloses a display device and a frame member. A display device according to an aspect of the disclosure includes a bezel that forms a border of a display and a frame fixed to the bezel to hide a front surface of the bezel. The bezel includes at least one first member, the frame includes a plurality of frame pieces, and each of the plurality of frame pieces includes at least one second member and is fixed to the bezel by an attractive force between the first member and the second member.