Magnetic Tiled Display Coupling for Fast Seamless Panel Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tiled display devices face challenges in precise assembly and disassembly due to the weight and size of large display panels, leading to visible seams and prolonged assembly/disassembly times, especially when used as temporary installations.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic coupling system with a first and second coupling unit, featuring a plug-socket relationship, where magnets are used to facilitate easy attachment and detachment of display panels, eliminating the need for screws and allowing for precise alignment without additional alignment apparatuses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If display panels are tiled together to form large-sized display devices, then the display size is increased, but the gap between panels becomes visible and seams are perceived by viewers
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling unit is divided into a first coupling unit attached to the display panel and a second coupling unit attached to the plate, allowing independent positioning and alignment of each segment to achieve precise overall alignment
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling units act as intermediary components between the display panel and the plate, providing alignment features that ensure precise positioning while accommodating the large size of the panels
2Strength
If mechanical coupling elements such as screws are used to attach display panels, then the attachment strength is increased, but the assembly and disassembly time is significantly prolonged
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional screw-based mechanical coupling system is replaced with a magnetic coupling system where magnetic attraction forces provide sufficient attachment strength while allowing rapid assembly and disassembly through simple approach and separation movements
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism transitions from a static screw-locked state to a dynamic magnetic attraction state, allowing the display panel to be quickly attached by bringing the coupling units together and equally quickly detached by separating them
3Productivity
If the size of each display panel is increased to reduce the number of panels needed, then the complexity of precise positioning by workers is increased due to weight and size
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling units incorporate self-aligning features that automatically guide the display panel into the correct position during attachment, eliminating the need for workers to manually precise-position heavy panels
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 quick and efficient assembly and disassembly of tiled display devices, minimizing visible seams and reducing the time and effort required for installation and removal, while maintaining precise panel alignment.
Implementation Method 1
at least one among the first coupling unit and the second coupling unit is provided with a magnet
Implementation Method 2
a second magnet disposed in the frame and separating the attached display panel
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AI summary
A tiling apparatus (120) includes a frame; at least one first magnet (135) disposed in the frame and attaching a display panel (110); at least one second magnet (137) disposed in the frame and separating the attached display panel (110); a first driving member configured to move the first magnet (135) toward the display panel (110); a second driving member configured to move the second magnet (137) away from the display panel (110); a first pressure bar coupled with the first driving member and the first magnet (135); and a second pressure bar coupled with the second driving member and the second magnet (137).