Movable Side Frame for Tiling Display Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing large-sized display devices face manufacturing difficulties when used independently due to weak corner protection, leading to damage and poor visibility when forming a tiling display device, as they lack effective mechanisms for corner protection and seamless connection.
Innovation Solution
A display device design featuring a housing with protrusions and concave parts, along with movable side frames equipped with elastic control parts, allows for secure corner protection and easy connection between panels, minimizing boundary areas and enhancing visibility when used independently or in a tiling configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If display devices are connected to form a tiling display device, then the display area is enlarged, but the boundary area between devices becomes visible and reduces visibility
Solution Approach 1:
A side frame is introduced as an intermediary component between the display panel and the cabinet. The side frame includes a movable portion that can extend into the concave part of an adjacent device, and a protective portion that covers the boundary area. This intermediary structure enables seamless connection while protecting the display panel edges.
Solution Approach 2:
The side frame incorporates a movable portion that can dynamically adjust its position. When connecting devices, the movable portion extends into the concave part of the adjacent device. When devices are separated, the movable portion retracts, allowing the display device to function independently.
2Area of stationary object
If display devices are connected to form a tiling display device, then the display area is enlarged, but the connection complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The side frame's movable portion dynamically adjusts between extended and retracted positions based on whether devices are being connected or used independently. This dynamic mechanism simplifies the connection process by automatically engaging with the concave part of adjacent devices through elastic control parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic control parts automatically engage the movable portion with the concave part of adjacent devices during connection. The spring mechanism provides self-adjusting force that facilitates seamless connection without requiring complex external alignment or adjustment mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If display devices are used independently, then they can function as standalone units, but the corners are vulnerable to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The side frame serves multiple functions: it protects the display panel corners when devices are used independently, and it enables seamless connection when devices are connected to form a tiling display. The protective portion covers the boundary area, while the movable portion facilitates connection through the concave parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable portion of the side frame dynamically adjusts between protecting the corner when devices are independent and extending to connect with adjacent devices. This dynamic adjustment allows the same structure to provide both protection and connection functionality.
4Reliability
If corner protection is added to display devices, then reliability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The side frame is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it provides corner protection through its protective portion, enables connection between devices through its movable portion, and maintains an aesthetic appearance. By combining these functions into a single component, the overall structural complexity is reduced compared to adding separate protection elements.
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 solution provides enhanced protection and improved visibility by minimizing damage risks and boundary gaps between connected display devices, enabling effective use as both independent units and tiling configurations with improved image quality.
Implementation Method 1
The control part may include a spring having elasticity.
Data Source
AI summary
A display device includes: a first display panel; a first housing disposed on the bottom of the first display panel; a first cabinet disposed on the bottom of the first housing, the first cabinet including a first protrusion part and a first concave part; and a first side frame disposed on a side surface of the first display panel. The first side frame is movable toward the first cabinet, and a portion of the first side frame extends to the first concave part. Thus, there may be provided a display device which may be independently used and also be used to constitute (or form) a tiling display device by connecting multiple display devices.