Module Cover Forming Area Minimizes Heat Transfer to OLED Display Panel

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices, particularly those using organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), face challenges in minimizing heat transfer to the display panel, which can lead to overheating and potential deformation.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a module cover with a forming area that maintains a distance from the plate, featuring protruding portions, rigid reinforcement bars, and conductive materials to distribute heat away from the display panel, while using adhesive tapes and connecting holes for electronic component attachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If a module cover is positioned close to the display panel for structural compactness, then device thickness is reduced, but heat transfer to the display panel increases causing overheating

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice thicknessVSAvoiddisplay panel temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

A plate is introduced as an intermediary component between the module cover and the display panel. This plate serves as a heat blocking barrier that prevents heat generated by electronic components in the module cover from transferring to the display panel, while still allowing the overall device structure to remain compact

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The module cover is divided into different regions: a forming area that maintains distance from the display panel to reduce heat transfer, and other areas that can be positioned closer. This segmentation allows selective heat management while maintaining structural compactness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If the module cover is positioned close to the display panel, then structural compactness is improved, but heat transfer towards the display panel increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural compactnessVSAvoidheat transfer
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The plate acts as a mediator that blocks heat transfer pathways from the module cover to the display panel, enabling compact structural design without the harmful effect of heat accumulation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The module cover is designed with a forming area that has different spatial characteristics - specifically, this area maintains a greater distance from the display panel compared to other regions, creating localized heat management zones

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Reliability

If adhesive tape is applied across the entire module cover for component attachment, then fastening reliability is improved, but heat transfer to the display panel increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent attachment reliabilityVSAvoiddisplay panel temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

Adhesive tape is applied selectively only in non-forming areas of the module cover, away from the forming area that is positioned over the display panel. This localized application strategy ensures reliable component attachment while preventing heat transfer pathways through the adhesive

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The module cover is segmented into a forming area (where no adhesive is applied) and non-forming areas (where adhesive can be applied). This spatial segmentation allows differential treatment of regions based on their functional requirements

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 configuration effectively minimizes heat transfer to the display panel, preventing overheating and ensuring the longevity of the OLED panel by distributing heat and maintaining structural integrity.

Implementation Method 1

a plate, a module cover disposed on the other side of the plate with respect to the display panel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal insulation: Thermal Insulation

Implementation Method 2

The module cover may be made of conductive material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentEP3217654B1Display device
Publication Date: 2020.11.04 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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AI summary

A display device is disclosed. The display device of this invention includes: a display panel; a plate whose one side is attached to the rear surface of the display panel; a module cover including a forming area that is projected and recessed in at least some part to keep a distance from the plate; and a housing attached to the module cover. According to the present invention, it is possible to minimize heat transfer towards the display panel by including a module cover where a forming area is provided to keep a distance from a plate.