Support Clip Prevents Guide Panel Deformation in Display Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices face challenges in preventing deformation of guide panels, which are critical for maintaining the structural integrity and functionality of the device.

Innovation Solution

A display device design that includes a support clip system, where the support clip is coupled with the frame and guide panel, with a stopper or protrusion to prevent deformation, and a resin portion for impact absorption, ensuring the guide panel remains stable and undamaged.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If the guide panel is made larger to cover more area, then the protection and structural coverage is improved, but the guide panel becomes more prone to deformation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveguide panel areaVSAvoidguide panel deformation

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The support clip divides the guide panel into multiple supported sections by making contact at specific positions (front surface and rear surface), preventing the entire large-area panel from deforming as a single unit

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support clip is pre-installed on the rear surface of the frame before the guide panel is attached, creating a ready-made support structure that prevents deformation from occurring in the first place

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Device complexity

If the guide panel is positioned closer to the display panel for better integration, then the structural compactness is improved, but the guide panel is more exposed to external forces causing deformation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural integrationVSAvoidexternal forces on guide panel

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The support clip acts as an intermediary element between the frame and the guide panel, providing mechanical support that mediates the impact of external forces on the guide panel

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Stability of the object's composition

If additional support structures are added to prevent guide panel deformation, then the structural stability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveguide panel stabilityVSAvoidnumber of support components

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support clip serves multiple functions: it supports the guide panel to prevent deformation, provides a mounting interface for the guide panel, and absorbs external forces, eliminating the need for separate support structures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10838242B2Display device with protection plate having larger rear surface area than front surface of front substrate area

Publication Date: 2020.11.17 LG ELECTRONICS INC

AI summary

A display device is disclosed. The display device of present invention may comprise a display panel including a front substrate and a rear substrate, the rear substrate coupled with a rear portion of the front substrate; a frame coupled with the display panel, the frame positioned at a rear of the display panel; a back cover coupled with the frame, the back cover positioned at a rear of the frame; a guide panel coupled with at least one of a side portion of the frame and a side portion of the back cover; and a support clip, wherein an end of the support clip is coupled with the frame, at least a portion of the support clip is in contact on the guide panel. The display device may prevent a deformation of the guide panel.