Protective Cap for Display Device Driving Circuit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices lack an effective protective solution for the driving circuit unit and bending portion, which are vulnerable to external impacts during manufacturing and usage.
Innovation Solution
A protective cap is designed with a base substrate having a first area overlapping the driving circuit unit and a second area adjacent to it, featuring blocks that can attach and detach, and cover plates that cover the edges, providing comprehensive protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a protective cap is designed to cover the driving circuit unit and bending portion, then protection against external impacts is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The protective cap is divided into multiple functional segments: a base substrate providing overall coverage, multiple blocks positioned at specific locations for enhanced protection, and cover plates covering edge areas. This segmentation allows each component to serve a specific protective function while maintaining modular assembly
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the protective cap have different structural properties tailored to local protection needs. The blocks are strategically positioned at high-risk areas, cover plates are placed at edges requiring reinforcement, and the base substrate provides general coverage. This localized approach optimizes protection where needed while minimizing unnecessary complexity
2Ease of repair
If blocks are made detachable from the base surface, then ease of repair is improved, but reliability decreases due to potential attachment failures
Solution Approach 1:
The blocks are designed with detachable attachment mechanisms that allow transition between fixed and removable states. This dynamic design enables the blocks to be securely attached during normal operation for reliable protection, while allowing easy removal for repair or replacement when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanisms are pre-designed and pre-positioned on the blocks and base substrate, allowing for quick and reliable attachment/detachment operations without requiring complex assembly procedures or specialized tools during repair
Data Source
AI summary
A protective cap includes: a base substrate including a base surface; a plurality of blocks disposed on the base surface; and a plurality of cover plates disposed at an edge of the base surface, wherein the base surface includes a first area and a second area, wherein the plurality of blocks are disposed in the first area and are not disposed in the second area.