Magnetic Fastening for LED Module Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing LED display devices face challenges in easy transferability and installation, particularly for large indoor or outdoor displays, as they require efficient and quick assembly and disassembly methods without compromising the integrity of the modules.

Innovation Solution

The proposed LED display device employs a magnetic fastening system where first fastening members on the LED module are magnetized to either the N- or S-pole, interacting with corresponding second fastening members on the front bracket, allowing for easy attachment and detachment using attractive or repulsive forces, facilitated by a guide member and shock-absorbing components.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional mechanical fastening methods are used for LED modules, then assembly strength is sufficient, but assembly time increases and ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of assembly and disassemblyVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, clips, or other physical fasteners) with a magnetic fastening system. The magnetic fastening members generate magnetic attraction forces to hold LED modules in place, eliminating the need for complex mechanical assembly operations. This substitution dramatically reduces assembly time and improves ease of operation while maintaining sufficient assembly strength through controlled magnetic forces.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes changes in magnetic field parameters (strength, polarity, distribution) to control the fastening and release of LED modules. By adjusting magnetic field parameters through the magnetic fastening members, the system can quickly transition between assembled and disassembled states without mechanical intervention, resolving the contradiction between assembly strength and assembly time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If magnetic fastening members are added to LED modules, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of assembly and disassemblyVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the magnetic fastening system into separate, modular magnetic fastening members that can be independently positioned on the LED module and front bracket. This segmentation allows the magnetic components to be added as discrete elements rather than integrating complexity into the entire structure, thereby improving ease of operation while minimizing increases in overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic fastening members serve multiple functions: they provide fastening force, enable easy assembly and disassembly, and can be positioned at multiple locations simultaneously. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for different purposes, thereby improving ease of operation without proportionally increasing device complexity.

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

3Reliability

If multiple first fastening members are used on LED module, then reliability of attachment improves, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment reliabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent positions multiple first magnetic fastening members at different locations on the LED module to distribute the attachment load and improve reliability. By segmenting the magnetic fastening function across multiple discrete members rather than relying on a single complex fastening mechanism, the system achieves higher attachment reliability while keeping individual components simple and cost-effective to manufacture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

This magnetic assembly structure enhances the ease of assembly and disassembly, improves after-service quality, reduces assembly time, and ensures secure attachment and detachment of LED modules, making it suitable for large-scale and flexible display setups.

Implementation Method 1

a first fastening member located on a rear face of the LED module and magnetized to one of N- or S-poles by external magnetic force

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetization: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

a second fastening member combined by magnetic force at a location corresponding to the first fastening member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Implementation Method 3

The second fastening member includes a first magnet configured to be linearly moved according to a polarity of the first fastening member

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP3472823B1LED display device and structure of assembling the same
Publication Date: 2020.10.07 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device includes a LED module including: a circuit board; a plurality of LEDs mounted on the circuit board; and at least one first fastening member provided on a first face of the circuit board, the at least one first fastening member being magnetized to one of a N-pole and a S-pole; and a bracket configured to accommodate the LED module therein and comprising at least one second fastening member, the at least one first fastening member and the at least one second fastening member being fastened by magnetic force. The second fastening member includes a first magnet configured to move linearly based on a polarity of the at least one first fastening member.