Magnetic Coupling Device for LED Panel Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing LED display devices face challenges in easily assembling and disassembling large-sized or high-definition displays with small LED panel pitches, particularly in indoor and ultra-high definition applications, where traditional fixing methods like screws are not suitable and may lead to product defects or complex installation processes.

Innovation Solution

A display module utilizing a coupling device with magnetic first and second coupling members, allowing LED panels to be easily mounted and removed using magnetic forces, along with an auxiliary tool to magnetize these members for locking and unlocking, facilitating quick assembly and disassembly without damaging small-sized LEDs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional screw fixing methods are used to mount LED panels on the cabinet, then the LED panels can be securely fixed, but the assembly and disassembly processes become complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of assembly and disassemblyVSAvoidcomplexity of fixing mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical screw fixing system with a magnetic coupling system. The coupling device uses magnetic attraction forces between magnetic members on the LED panel and cabinet to achieve secure mounting without mechanical fasteners. This substitution dramatically simplifies the assembly and disassembly processes while reducing the complexity of the fixing mechanism.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of the fixing mechanism from mechanical (screws, bolts) to magnetic (magnetic field strength, attraction force). By adjusting magnetic field parameters and the strength of magnetic members, the system achieves both strong holding force during operation and easy release when needed, resolving the contradiction between secure fixation and ease of assembly/disassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If LED panels are made small-sized for high definition displays, then the display quality improves, but the panels become difficult to handle and install

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay definition qualityVSAvoidease of handling and installation
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the large high-definition display into multiple small LED panels that can be independently handled and installed. Each small panel maintains high definition quality while being manageable in size. The magnetic coupling device further segments the installation process into simple steps of approaching, coupling, and locking, making it easy to install even small precision panels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic coupling device acts as an intermediary mechanism between the small LED panels and the cabinet. It provides a gentle yet secure coupling method that doesn't require direct manual handling of the fragile small panels during installation, thus protecting them while maintaining ease of installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If the coupling mechanism is made secure and reliable, then the LED panels remain firmly mounted during operation, but the disassembly process becomes difficult and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefirmness of mounting during operationVSAvoidtime required for assembly and disassembly
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic coupling system operates in periodic cycles: strong magnetic attraction during operation provides reliable mounting, and rapid release when an external force or tool is applied enables quick disassembly. This periodic switching between strong holding and easy release states resolves the contradiction between firm mounting and fast assembly/disassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic coupling device provides self-aligning and self-locking functionality. When LED panels are brought close to the cabinet, the magnetic members automatically attract and couple, and the locking portions engage without requiring manual intervention. This self-service mechanism reduces both the time and complexity of assembly while maintaining reliable mounting during operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 seamless and accurate assembly of LED panels on a cabinet using magnetic forces, reducing product defects and allowing for easy movement and connection of display modules, while maintaining high-definition display quality by minimizing boundary seams between panels.

Implementation Method 1

The first coupling member and the second coupling member are moved by mutual magnetic force to be locked or unlocked

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

The coupling device is configured so that at least one of the first coupling member and the second coupling member is moved to a locking position by a mutual magnetic attractive force

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attractive force: Magnetism

Implementation Method 3

The coupling device may be configured so that at least one of the first coupling member and the second coupling member is moved to an unlocking position by a mutual magnetic repulsive force

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic repulsive force: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP3262626B1Display module, display device and methods of assembling and disassembling display module
Publication Date: 2021.05.05 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are a display module, a display device, and method of assembling and disassembling the display module. The display module includes a cabinet, a light-emitting diode (LED) panel mounted on the cabinet, and a coupling device configured to detachably mount the LED panel on the cabinet, wherein the LED panel is assembled to the cabinet by a magnetic force using the coupling device.