Slideable Shade Assembly for Display Panel Light Shielding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shade assemblies for electronic display screens are often bulky, aesthetically unpleasing, expensive, and uncomfortable to use, as they either require manual shading or cumbersome external apparatuses to mitigate the 'washout' effect caused by excessive light.
Innovation Solution
A shade assembly featuring a frame with elongate support members and a slideable cover with stitching-formed sleeves that can be easily engaged with the display panel, providing a hood-like structure for effective light shielding without the need for manual intervention or bulky attachments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a shade apparatus is affixed to the display assembly, then the washout effect is reduced, but the device becomes bulky and aesthetically displeasing
Solution Approach 1:
The shade assembly is nested within the display device's existing frame structure. The support members fit into recesses formed in the display panel's bezel, and the shade material is contained within the frame, creating a compact integrated structure that reduces overall volume while maintaining shading functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The shade assembly merges with the display device's existing frame and bezel structure. The support members are integrated into the bezel recesses, and the shade assembly becomes a unified component with the display device, eliminating the need for separate bulky external attachments
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a shade apparatus is affixed to the display assembly, then the washout effect is reduced, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The shade assembly is segmented into modular components: a frame with support members, a shade material, and connection elements. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing of individual parts that can be assembled through straightforward processes like sliding and snapping, reducing overall manufacturing complexity and cost
Solution Approach 2:
The support members feature self-aligning geometries with recesses and protruding portions that automatically position components correctly during assembly. The snap-fit connections provide self-locking functionality, eliminating the need for complex fastening mechanisms and reducing manufacturing steps
3Object-affected harmful factors
If manual shading is used, then the washout effect is reduced, but user comfort decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The support members are designed with movable capabilities, allowing them to be adjusted between different positions. This dynamic feature enables users to optimize the shading angle and position according to their viewing needs and environmental lighting conditions, enhancing user comfort while maintaining effective washout reduction
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AI summary
A shade assembly for a display panel is provided. The shade assembly includes a frame having a plurality of elongate support members. Each support member has a flange on a first end thereof for being receivably engaged in a recess defined in the panel. A cover is slideably received by the plurality of elongate support members for shielding indirect light from the display panel.