Magnetic Mounting Jig With Guard Rail for Tiling Display Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for manufacturing tiling display devices face challenges such as damage to display devices due to impacts during alignment, misalignment of display panels, and the need for a dedicated space behind the wall for operator access.

Innovation Solution

A mounting jig with a supporting member, jig magnets, a hinge structure, and a guard rail is used to attach and detach display devices from a wall, minimizing impacts and misalignments by securing a safety distance and allowing for precise alignment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a fixing mechanism is disposed on the rear surface of the display device, then the display device can be fastened to the wall, but a dedicated space behind the wall is required for operator access

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefastening capabilityVSAvoidoperator access
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent inverts the conventional approach by moving the fixing mechanism from the rear surface to the front surface of the display device. The mounting jig with magnets is attached to the front surface, allowing operators to perform installation and maintenance operations from the front side without requiring access to the rear space behind the wall.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

2Ease of operation

If magnets are used to attach the mounting jig to the front surface, then operator access is improved, but impact damage occurs during attachment and detachment

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperator accessVSAvoidimpact damage
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies beforehand cushioning by introducing a guard rail that rotates to provide a buffer between the mounting jig and the display device. During attachment, the guard rail rotates to absorb impact forces, preventing direct impact damage to the display device while still allowing magnetic attachment to occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Speed

If the mounting jig is suddenly attached due to magnetic attraction, then attachment speed is improved, but impact damage occurs to the display device

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment speedVSAvoidimpact damage
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The guard rail is positioned to engage before the mounting jig fully attaches to the display device. When the mounting jig is rapidly approached, the guard rail rotates to provide a mechanical buffer that slows down the attachment process, preventing sudden impact while maintaining the overall speed advantage of magnetic attachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

4Ease of repair

If the mounting jig is separated from the display device, then maintenance access is improved, but the display device may be lifted or detached from the wall

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemaintenance accessVSAvoiddisplay device stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The guard rail acts as an intermediary between the mounting jig and the display device during detachment. When the mounting jig is pulled away for maintenance, the guard rail rotates to provide mechanical guidance and support, preventing the display device from being lifted or detached from the wall while still allowing easy separation of the mounting jig.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

The mounting jig reduces damage to display devices during attachment and detachment, minimizes misalignment, and eliminates the need for a dedicated space behind the wall, facilitating easier installation, maintenance, and repair of tiling display devices.

Implementation Method 1

the mounting jig may be attached to the front surface of the display device by using attractive forces between the plurality of jig magnets of the mounting jig and the plurality of panel magnets of the display device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12266472B2Mounting jig for manufacturing tiling display device, and tiling display device and manufacturing method therefor
Publication Date: 2025.04.01 LG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a mounting jig for manufacturing a tiling display device and a manufacturing method of a tiling display device using the same. A mounting jig for manufacturing a tiling display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a supporting member; a plurality of jig magnets fixed to the supporting member; a hinge structure configured to rotate the plurality of jig magnets; and a guard rail rotating in response to rotation of the plurality of jig magnets and reducing damage caused during detachment or attachment. Therefore, when the mounting jig is attached to a display device, a safety distance can be secured by the guard rail disposed between the display device and the jig magnets and the mounting jig can be slowly attached to the display device without giving an impact to the display device.