KR102163702B1 - Display Apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a display device.
The display device according to the present invention includes a display panel including a front substrate and a rear substrate, a guide panel including a protrusion attached to the rear surface of the display panel and extending in a vertical direction, and a guide panel of the display panel. A rear cabinet disposed at the rear and including at least one groove into which the protrusion is inserted, and an opening disposed between the display panel and the rear cabinet and through which at least one of the protrusion and the groove passes. It may include a back cover to include (Back cover).

Description

Display Apparatus}

The present invention relates to a display device.

As the information society develops, the demand for display devices is increasing in various forms, and in response to this, in recent years, LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device), PDP (Plasma Display Panel), ELD (Electro Luminescent Display), VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) Display) has been researched and used. Among them, the liquid crystal panel of the LCD includes a TFT substrate and a color filter substrate facing each other with a liquid crystal layer and a liquid crystal layer therebetween, and an image can be displayed using light provided from the backlight unit.

An object of the present invention is to provide a display device for reducing unnecessary material consumption.

The display device according to the present invention includes a display panel including a front substrate and a rear substrate, a guide panel including a protrusion attached to the rear surface of the display panel and extending in a vertical direction, and a guide panel of the display panel. A rear cabinet disposed at the rear and including at least one groove into which the protrusion is inserted, and an opening disposed between the display panel and the rear cabinet and through which at least one of the protrusion and the groove passes. It may include a back cover to include (Back cover).

Further, a top case including a front portion covering an edge of the front surface of the display panel and a side portion covering at least a portion of a side surface of the guide panel may be further included.

In addition, the top case may include a rim extending in a horizontal direction from a side portion, and an end of the rear cabinet may correspond to the rim.

In addition, the guide panel further includes a base part extending in a horizontal direction and a plurality of side walls extending in the vertical direction from the base part, and the protrusion part It extends from and may be located between the side walls.

In addition, the protrusion may have a thickness greater than that of the sidewall.

In addition, the protrusion may include a portion that protrudes more than the side portion.

In addition, the groove portion includes a first latch portion and a second latch portion protruding in the vertical direction from the body of the rear cabinet, and the protrusion portion includes the first latch portion and the It may be fitted between the second clasps.

In addition, a connection portion connecting the lower end of the first clasp and the lower end of the second clasp may be further included.

In addition, the guide panel further includes a base part to which an adhesive layer is applied, and the protrusion extends from the base part, and the protrusion part includes a head portion and the head and the A leg portion positioned between the base portions may be included, and a width of the leg portion may be smaller than a maximum width of the head portion.

In addition, when the protrusion is inserted into the groove, the first clasp and the second clasp may surround the head.

In addition, the top case includes a horizontal top case covering an edge of a front surface in a first side area of the display panel and a second side area adjacent to the first side area of the display panel It includes a vertical top case covering the edge of the front surface in the (Second side area), the horizontal top case and the vertical top case are connected in a corner area of the display panel, and the horizontal top case And the material of the vertical top case may be different from each other.

In addition, the horizontal top case may include a metal material, and the vertical top case may include a plastic material.

In addition, an optical layer positioned between the display panel and the rear cover may be further included.

In the present invention, the display device has an effect of reducing the manufacturing cost by reducing unnecessary material consumption.

1 to 2 are views schematically illustrating a configuration of a display device according to the present invention;
3 to 16 are views for explaining a top case;
17 to 22 are views for explaining a guide panel;
23 to 46 are diagrams for explaining in detail a configuration of a display device according to the present invention; And
47 to 59 are diagrams for explaining in detail another configuration of a display device according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, a display device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the present invention, various modifications may be made and various embodiments may be provided, and specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. This is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, it can be understood to include all changes, equivalents, or substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

In describing the present invention, terms such as first and second may be used to describe various elements, but the elements may not be limited by the terms. These terms may be used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

The term and/or may include a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is said that it is directly connected to or may be connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. Can be understood. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it may be understood that there is no other component in the middle.

The terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In the present application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or a combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features It may be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms, including technical or scientific terms, used herein may have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms as defined in a commonly used dictionary may be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless explicitly defined in this application, interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning. May not be.

In addition, the following embodiments are provided to more completely explain to those with average knowledge in the art, and the shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clearer explanation.

Hereinafter, a liquid crystal panel (LCD) will be described as an example of a display panel, but the display panel applicable to the present invention is not limited to the liquid crystal panel, and a plasma display panel (Plasma Display Panel) is used. P), a field emission display (FED), or an organic display panel (Organic Light Emitting Display, OLED) is also possible.

Hereinafter, the first direction (DR1) is a direction parallel to the long side (Long Side, LS1, LS2) of the display panel 100, the second direction (Second Direction, DR2) is the short side of the display panel 100. (Short Side, SS1, SS2) may be parallel to the direction.

The third direction (DR3) may be a direction perpendicular to the first direction (DR1) and/or the second direction (DR2).

The first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 may be collectively referred to as a horizontal direction.

In addition, the third direction DR3 may be referred to as a vertical direction.

1 to 2 are views schematically illustrating a configuration of a display device according to the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 2, the display device 100 according to the present invention may include a display panel 420, a top case 410, and a rear cabinet 460.

Although not shown, the display panel 100 displaying an image may include a front substrate and a rear substrate disposed to face each other.

The top case 410 may cover an edge of the front surface of the display panel 420.

In detail, the display panel 420 includes a first long side (LS1), a second long side (LS2) opposed to the first long side (LS1), a first long side (LS1), and a second long side. A first short side (SS1) adjacent to the LS2 and a second short side (SS2) opposed to the first short side SS1 may be included.

Here, the first and second long side areas LS1 and LS2 are referred to as a first side area, and the first and second short side areas SS1 and SS2 are referred to as a second side area adjacent to the first side area ( Second side area).

In addition, for convenience of explanation, the first and second long sides LS1 and LS2 are illustrated and described as being longer than the first and second short sides SS1 and SS2. However, the first and second long sides LS1 and LS2 It may be possible that the length of LS2) is approximately the same as the lengths of the first and second short sides SS1 and SS2.

Here, the top case 410 may cover an edge of the front surface of the display panel 420 in the first and second long side areas LS1 and LS2 and the first and second short side areas SS1 and SS2, respectively.

In addition, the top case 410 may include a side portion covering at least a portion of the side surface of the guide panel 430. This will be described in more detail below.

The top case 410 may be divided into a plurality of parts. This will be described in more detail below.

The rear cabinet 460 may be disposed behind the display panel 420 to protect various components positioned between the display panel 420 and the rear cabinet 460.

A back cover 450 may be disposed between the display panel 420 and the rear cabinet 460. Although not shown in the rear cover 450, various components such as a driving board (PCB) and a light source may be disposed.

A light guide panel 440 may be disposed between the rear cover 450 and the display panel 420. As such, when the light guide plate 440 is disposed, it may correspond to a case in which an edge type back light unit positioned on the side of the light guide plate 440 is applied as a light source (not shown).

If the light guide plate 440 is omitted, it may correspond to a case in which a light source (not shown) is applied to a direct type backlight unit positioned under the display panel 420.

In addition, although not shown, an optical layer may be further disposed between the light guide plate 440 and the display panel 420.

In addition, a guide panel 430 may be disposed behind the display panel 420.

The fastening means 470 may fasten the rear cover 450 and the rear cabinet 460.

The top case 410, the display panel 420, the guide panel 430, the light guide plate 440, and the rear cover 450 may be collectively referred to as a display module (100M). In addition, although not shown, the display module 100M may include an optical layer and a light source.

3 to 16 are views for explaining a top case. Hereinafter, descriptions of the parts described above may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 3, the top case 410 is a horizontal top case covering the edge of the front surface of the display panel 420 in the long side (LS1, LS2) area of the display panel 420. , 410H1, 410H2) and a vertical top case (410V1, 420V2) covering the edge of the front side of the display panel 420 in the short side (SS1, SS2) area of the display panel 420 have.

The horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 include a first horizontal top case 410H1 corresponding to the first long side LS1 of the display panel 420 and a second horizontal top case 410H1 corresponding to the second long side LS2 of the display panel 420. It may include a horizontal top case (410H2).

The vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 include a first vertical top case 410V1 corresponding to the first short side SS1 of the display panel 420 and a second vertical top case 410V1 corresponding to the second short side SS2 of the display panel 420. It may include a vertical top case (410V2).

The horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and the vertical top cases 420V1 and 420V2 may be connected in a corner area of the display panel 420. That is, in the corner area between the first long side LS1 and the first short side SS1 of the display panel 420, the first horizontal top case 410H1 and the first vertical top case 410V1 are connected to each other, and the display panel In a corner area between the first long side LS1 and the second short side SS2 of 420, the first horizontal top case 410H1 and the second vertical top case 410V2 are connected to each other, and the display panel 420 In a corner area between the second long side LS2 and the first short side SS1, the second horizontal top case 410H2 and the first vertical top case 410V1 are connected to each other, and the second long side of the display panel 420 ( The second horizontal top case 410H2 and the second vertical top case 410V2 may be connected to each other in a corner area between the LS2 and the second short side SS2.

Referring to FIG. 4, the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 are formed in a first part 500, a second part 510 connected to the first part 500, and a second part 510. It may include a third part 520 to be connected.

Looking at the cross-sections of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2, the first part 500 extends in the second direction DR2 of the horizontal directions (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2), A portion of the long sides LS1 and LS2 of the display panel 420 may include a portion covering an edge of the front surface of the display panel 420.

The second part 510 extends from the first end (E1) of the first part 500 and is located on the side of the display panel 420 in the long sides LS1 and LS2 of the display panel 420. May contain parts.

The third portion 520 may extend from the end of the second portion 510 in a second direction DR20 of a horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2 ).

Here, the third part 520 may become a rim of the display module 100M. As will be described below, the end of the rear cabinet 460 may correspond to the third portion 520, that is, an edge.

In addition, the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 include a fourth part 530 connected to the first part 500 and a sixth part 550 connected to the third part 520 can do.

The fourth part 530 extends in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) from a second end (E2) opposite the first end (E1) of the first part 500, and the display panel ( It may be located above the front surface of the display panel 420 in the long sides LS1 and LS2 of the 420.

The sixth portion 550 may extend in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) from the third portion 520.

The sixth portion 550 may be referred to as a side portion covering at least a portion of the side surface of the guide panel 430.

As in the case of FIG. 5, the second portion 510 may include a portion having a curved surface in an oblique direction.

In this case, the second portion 510 may be viewed as including a surface extending diagonally from the first portion 500 and bent convexly.

The horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 may have a first wall thickness T1 as a wall thickness.

Referring to FIG. 6, the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 may further include a fifth part 540.

The fifth portion 540 may extend from the fourth portion 530 in a second direction DR2 of a horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2 ). The fifth part 540 may be used to connect the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2.

Referring to FIG. 7, a first hole H1 through which the fastening means passes may be formed in the sixth portion 550 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2. The first hole H1 may be used to connect the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and other structures, for example, the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 and/or the guide panel 430.

The sixth portion 550 may be omitted in the region W1 at both ends of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2. In this way, if the sixth portion 550 is omitted from both end regions of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2, the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and the vertical top cases 410V1 in the corner region of the display panel 420 are omitted. 410V2) can be easily connected.

Referring to FIG. 8, the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 may include a horizontal part 600 and a vertical part 610 connected to the horizontal part 600.

The horizontal portion 600 extends in the first direction DR1 of the horizontal directions (first direction DR1 and/or second direction DR2), and in the short side (SS1, SS2) areas of the display panel 420 It may include a portion covering an edge of the front surface of the display panel 420.

The vertical portion 610 extends from the horizontal portion 600 and may include a portion positioned on the side of the display panel 420 in the short sides SS1 and SS2 of the display panel 420.

In addition, the vertical top case (410V1, 410V2) is a first auxiliary portion extending in the first direction (DR1) of the horizontal direction (first direction (DR1) and/or second direction (DR2)) from the vertical portion 610 A second auxiliary portion 620 extending in the vertical direction (the third direction DR3) from the first auxiliary portion 620 may be further included.

These vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 may have a second wall thickness T2 as a wall thickness.

Referring to FIG. 9, the vertical portion 610 of the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 is in the second direction DR2 of the horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2) ( It may include an extension part (640) extending by a predetermined height (W2) than 600).

In addition, the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 extend from the extension portion 640 in the horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2) in the first direction DR1. part, 650) may be further included.

Referring to FIG. 10, the overlapping portion 650 extends in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) and may include a connection part 660 in which a second hole H2 is formed. The second hole H2 may correspond to the first hole H1.

Referring to FIG. 11, horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 may be connected in a corner area of the display panel 420.

Here, the fifth portion 540 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 may be fitted under the horizontal portion 600 of the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2.

In addition, as shown in Figure 12, the first fastening means (S100) such as a screw passes through the first hole (H1) and the second hole (H2), horizontal top case (410H1, 410H2) and vertical top case (410V1, 410V2) ) Can be connected.

When the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 are connected, as in the case of FIG. 13, the fifth part 540 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 is the vertical top case 410V1, 410V2) may be covered by the horizontal portion 600.

In addition, the overlapping portion 650 of the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 may be covered by the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2.

Referring to FIG. 14, it can be seen that the fifth portion 540 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 is fitted under the horizontal portion 600 of the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2.

In addition, referring to FIG. 14, horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 cover the front edge of the long sides LS1 and LS2 of the display panel 420, and vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 cover the display panel 420. It can be seen that the edges of the front are covered in the short sides (SS1, SS2) of.

Horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 are formed by the overlapping portion 650 of the fifth portion 540 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2. They can be aligned without shifting from each other.

Meanwhile, the first wall thickness T1 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 may be thinner than the second wall thickness T2 of the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2.

In addition, materials of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 may be different from each other. Preferably, the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 may include a metal material, and the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 may include a plastic material.

As such, the reason for dividing the top case 410 into horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 made of each other will be described below.

When the top case 410 is made of only a metal material, as shown in FIG. 15, the mother metal plate 700 may be processed by a press processing method to manufacture the top case.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 15A, the central portion 710 of the mother metal plate 700 may be removed according to a predetermined cutting line (CL) in the press working process.

Thereafter, as in the case of (B) of FIG. 15, the outer portion 720 positioned outside the central portion 710 of the mother metal plate 700 may be used as a top case.

In this case, since the central portion 710 of the mother metal plate 700 is wasted, the manufacturing cost may increase due to waste of unnecessary materials.

On the other hand, as in the present invention, when the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 are formed of a metal material, and the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 are formed of a plastic material, the first horizontal top case 410H1, 2 Since it is possible to separately manufacture the horizontal top case 410H2, the first vertical top case 410V1, and the second vertical top case 410V2, it is possible to reduce unnecessary waste of material loss. Accordingly, it is possible to lower the manufacturing cost.

In order to match the surface color of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2, the surface of at least one of the vertical portions 610 and the horizontal portions 600 of the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 You can paint or attach a tape to it.

For example, by applying a silver paint or attaching a silver tape to at least one of the vertical portion 610 and the horizontal portion 600 of the vertical top case (410V1, 410V2) to enhance the feel of the metal surface. I can.

Alternatively, as in the case of FIG. 16, it is possible to arrange a cover 800 including a metal material on at least one surface of the vertical portion 610 and the horizontal portion 600 of the vertical top case (410V1, 410V2). .

17 to 22 are views for explaining a guide panel. Hereinafter, descriptions of the parts described above may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 17, the guide panel 430 may include a base portion 900 and a side wall 910 connected to the base portion 900.

The base portion 900 may extend in a horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2).

In addition, the base unit 900 may be attached to the rear surface of the display panel 420 by the adhesive layer 1000.

A groove 902 to which the adhesive layer 1000 is applied may be formed in the bottom surface (first surface S1) of the base portion 900.

In addition, a convex portion 901 protruding in a vertical direction (third direction DR3) may be formed on an upper surface (second surface S2) opposed to the bottom surface S1 of the base portion 900.

Referring to FIG. 18, the guide panel 430 may further include an inner wall 920. The inner wall 920 may be positioned between the side wall 910 and the convex portion 901.

The inner wall 920 may extend in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) from the upper surface S2 of the base portion 900.

The front portion 912 extending forward from the base portion 900 of the side wall 910 in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) and a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) from the base portion 900 It may include a rear portion 911 extending toward the rear.

Here, the length W4 of the rear portion 911 may be longer than the length W5 of the front portion 912.

In addition, the length W4 of the rear portion 911 of the side wall 910 may be longer than the length of the inner wall 920 by a predetermined length W3.

The first end E1 of the side wall 910 is one end of the rear part 911, and the second end E2 is one end of the front part 912. In addition, the other end of the rear portion 911 of the side wall 910 and the other end of the front portion 912 may be connected to each other.

Referring to FIG. 19, it can be seen that a groove 902 is formed in the bottom surface S1 of the guide panel 430.

In addition, the front part 912 of the side wall 910 of the guide panel 430 includes a guide part 903 protruding in the horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2). Can include.

The guide part 903 may prevent a side surface of the display panel 420 from colliding with the front portion 912.

In addition, a buffer part 904 having elasticity may be disposed between the guide part 903 and the side surface of the display panel 420. For example, the buffer unit 904 may include a resin material having elasticity.

Referring to FIG. 20, the guide panel 430 may include a plurality of inner walls 920 disposed to be spaced apart in a horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2 ).

In addition, the sidewall 910 may also be divided into a plurality. That is, the plurality of sidewalls 910 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other in a horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2).

A space between the sidewalls 910 adjacent in the horizontal direction (first direction DR1 and/or second direction DR2) may be referred to as a passage 930.

At least one passage 930 may overlap the inner wall 920.

Referring to FIG. 21, the guide panel 430 is a first hook protruding in a horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2) from the outer surface (EXS) of the side wall 910. (First Hook, HK1) may be further included.

The first hook HK1 may correspond to a predetermined hole formed in the top case 410. For example, as in the case of FIG. 22, a third hole H3 corresponding to the first hook HK1 may be formed in the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2.

23 to 46 are views for explaining in detail the configuration of a display device according to the present invention. Hereinafter, descriptions of the parts described above may be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 23, the display device 100 according to the present invention may include an optical layer 1100 and a light guide plate 440.

The optical layer 1100 may be composed of a plurality of sheets. For example, the optical layer 1100 may include a diffusion sheet 1110 and a prism sheet 1120.

The optical layer 1100 may be disposed on the base portion 900 of the guide panel 430. In detail, the optical layer 1100 may be disposed on the convex portion 901 of the base portion 900 of the guide panel 430.

The convex portion 901 may reduce an area of a contact surface between the optical layer 1100 and the guide panel 430.

An air gap having a predetermined width Z1 may be formed between the optical layer 1100 and the display panel 420 in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3).

A rear cover 450 may be disposed behind the optical layer 1100.

The rear cover 450 may be placed on the inner wall 920 of the guide panel 430.

In addition, the rear cover 450 may be connected to the sidewall 910 of the guide panel 430 by a predetermined second fastening means S200. In the present invention, a method of connecting the rear cover 450 and the guide panel 430 may not be limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 24, a rear cabinet 460 may be disposed behind the rear cover 450, and a top case 410 may be disposed to cover an edge of the front surface of the display panel 420.

On the side of the display device, the top case 410 may cover the sidewall 910 of the guide panel 430.

Referring to FIG. 25, the rear cover 450 extends from a horizontal frame portion 451 and a horizontal frame portion 451 extending in a horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2), It may include a diagonal portion 454 extending in the diagonal direction.

In addition, at the end of the rear cover 450, the up part 452 protrudes rearward in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) and protrudes forward in the vertical direction (the third direction DR3). It may include a down part (453).

The down portion 453 may be positioned between the inner wall 920 and the side wall 910 of the guide panel 430, as in the case of FIG. 26.

Referring to FIG. 26, the third portion 520 of the top case 410 may be an edge corresponding to the end of the rear cabinet 460.

In a state in which the top case 410 and the rear cabinet 460 are mounted, the ends of the top case 410 and the rear cabinet 460 in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) may be separated by a predetermined distance Z2. have.

For example, the third portion 520 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and the rear cabinet 460 may be separated by a predetermined distance Z2 in the vertical direction (the third direction DR3).

Referring to FIG. 27, at least one of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 and the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 is in the horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2). ) May be extended by a predetermined length W6.

Meanwhile, the rear cabinet 460 may be connected to the rear cover 450.

To this end, as shown in FIG. 28, a support portion 455 protruding toward the rear cabinet 460 may be formed on the rear cover 450.

A fourth hole (H4) may be formed in the support part 455.

The support 455 may be formed on the diagonal portion 454 of the rear cover 450.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 29, a fifth hole H5 corresponding to the fourth hole H4 may be formed in the rear cabinet 460.

Fastening means 470 such as screws may pass through the fifth hole H5 and the fourth hole H4 to fasten the rear cabinet 460 and the rear cover 450.

In this way, when a support part 455 protruding toward the rear cabinet 460 is formed on the rear cover 450 and the rear cabinet 460 and the rear cover 450 are fastened using this, the rear cabinet 460 and The fastening point of the rear cover 450 may be made close to the outer periphery of the display device. Accordingly, while tightening the rear cabinet 460 and the rear cover 450 more strongly, an increase in the thickness of the display device due to the fastening of the rear cabinet 460 and the rear cover 450 can be suppressed.

Referring to FIG. 30, a protrusion 1200 for maintaining a gap between an end of the rear cabinet 460 and an end of the rear cover 450 may be formed at an edge of the rear cabinet 460.

The protrusion 1200 of the rear cabinet 460 may protrude toward the rear cover 450 in a vertical direction (third direction DR3) from an inner surface of the rear cabinet 460.

Referring to FIG. 31, the guide panel 430 extends in the horizontal direction (first direction DR1 and/or second direction DR2) from the outer surface EXS of the first end E1 of the side wall 910. It may include a locking portion 940.

The end of the top case 410 may be caught by the engaging portion 940 of the guide panel 430.

Referring to FIG. 32, the top case 410 and the rear cover 450 may be connected.

To this end, a seventh hole (H7) is formed in the sixth portion 550 of the horizontal top case (410H1, 410H2) of the top case 410, and a seventh hole (H7) is formed in the rear cover 450. A sixth hole (H6) corresponding to may be formed. For example, a sixth hole H6 may be formed in the up portion 452 of the rear cover 450.

A predetermined third fastening means S300 may pass through the seventh hole H7 and the sixth hole H6 to fasten the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 to the rear cover 450. Here, the third fastening means (S300), as shown in Figure 33, through the passage 930 of the side wall 910 of the guide panel 430, the horizontal top case (410H1, 410H2) and the rear cover (450) to be fastened I can.

Meanwhile, the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2, the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2, and the rear cover 450 may be connected together.

To this end, as shown in FIG. 34, an eighth hole (H8) may be formed in the rear cover 450. For example, an eighth hole H8 may be formed in the up portion 452 of the rear cover 450.

The first fastening means (S100) is the first hole (H1) of the horizontal top case (410H1, 410H2), the second hole (H2) of the vertical top case (410V1, 410V2), and the eighth hole of the rear cover (450) ( H8), the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2, the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2, and the rear cover 450 may be fastened together.

Referring to FIG. 35, it can be seen that the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2, the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2, and the rear cover 450 are fastened by the first fastening means S100.

Referring to FIG. 36, the guide panel 430 may include protrusions 1300 and 1310 extending from the side wall 910 in a horizontal direction (first direction DR1 and/or second direction DR2).

In detail, the protrusions 1300 and 1310 may extend in a horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2) from the outer surface EXS of the side wall 910 of the guide panel 430. have.

The protrusions 1300 and 1310 are defined in a direction parallel to the long side LS of the display panel 420, that is, in the first direction DR1 among the horizontal directions (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2). A first protrusion 1300 and a second protrusion 1310 spaced apart from each other by a distance D1 may be included.

Referring to FIG. 37, in the sixth portion 550 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2, a first opening OP1 corresponding to the first protrusion 1300 and a second opening corresponding to the second protrusion 1310 ( OP2) can be formed.

Referring to FIG. 38, the first protrusion 1300 of the guide panel 430 is inserted into the first opening OP1 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2, and the second protrusion 1310 is a second opening OP2. Can be inserted into

Here, the distance D2 between the third portion 520 and the first protrusion 1300 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 in the vertical direction (the third direction DR3) is the third portion 520 and the second It may be different from the distance D3 from the protrusion 1310. Preferably, the distance D2 between the third portion 520 and the first protrusion 1300 of the horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 in the vertical direction (the third direction DR3) is the third portion 520 and It may be smaller than the distance D3 with the second protrusion 1310.

An end of the rear cabinet 460 may be positioned between the third portion 520 and the first protrusion 1300, or between the third portion 520 and the second protrusion 1310.

For example, as in the case of FIG. 39, the end EP1 of the rear cabinet 460 may be positioned between the third portion 520 and the first protrusion 1300.

In this case, the wall thickness of the rear cabinet 460 may be a relatively small third wall thickness T3. To this end, at least an end of the rear cabinet 460 may include a metal material.

When the rear cabinet 460 is made of a metal material, it can be manufactured using a press processing method. Accordingly, the wall thickness T3 of the rear cabinet 460 may be relatively small.

In other words, the end EP1 of the rear cabinet 460 disposed at the rear of the display module 100M is in the horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2) from the side of the display module 100M. )).

Alternatively, as in the case of FIG. 40, the end EP2 of the rear cabinet 460 may be positioned between the third portion 520 and the second protrusion 1310.

In this case, the wall thickness of the rear cabinet 460 may be a fourth wall thickness T4 that is greater than the third wall thickness T3. In this case, at least an end of the rear cabinet 460 may include a plastic material.

When the rear cabinet 460 is made of a plastic material, it can be manufactured using a mold processing method. Accordingly, the wall thickness T4 of the rear cabinet 460 is relatively large.

In this way, in order to fit the rear cabinet 460 having a relatively thick wall thickness T4 between the third portion 520 and the second protrusion 1310, as in the case of FIG. 41, the end of the rear cabinet 460 It may be desirable to form another protrusion 1400 in the region.

Another protrusion 1400 may protrude in a first direction DR1 from an end of the rear cabinet 460.

When looking at the rear of the display device 100 in a state in which the rear cabinet 460 and the top case 410 are coupled, as in the case of FIG. 42, horizontal top cases 410H1 and 410H2 at the corners of the display device 100 And at least one portion of the vertical top cases 410V1 and 410V2 may be exposed.

As shown in (A) of FIG. 43, a cross-sectional view of the display device 100 taken along the line B1-B2 may be the same as (B) of FIG. 43.

In (B) of Figure 43 has been described in detail above.

As shown in (B) of FIG. 44, when the cross section of the display device 100 is cut along the line B3-B4, the first long side (LS1) area of the display device 100 may be the same as (A) of FIG. have.

44(A) has been described in detail above.

The second long side LS2 area of the display apparatus 100 may be as shown in FIGS. 44C to 45.

Referring to FIG. 44C, a structure 1500 for supporting may be disposed between the rear cover 450 and the rear cabinet 460 in the second long side LS2 area of the display apparatus 100.

In addition, a driving board (PCB) 1510 and a flexible substrate 1520 may be disposed between the rear cover 450 and the rear cabinet 460 in the second long side LS2 area of the display apparatus 100.

The flexible substrate 1520 may transmit a driving signal supplied from the driving board 1510 to the display panel 420.

In addition, the lower cover 1600 may be disposed between the rear cover 450 and the rear cabinet 460 in the second long side LS2 area of the display apparatus 100.

One end of the lower cover 1600 may be positioned between the second horizontal top case 410H2 and the guide panel 430 as shown in FIG. 45.

An eighth hole H8 may be formed in the sixth portion 550 of the second horizontal top case 410H2.

In addition, a second hook (HK2) inserted into the eighth hole H8 may be formed in the guide panel 430.

In addition, a third hook (HK3) for controlling the lower cover 1600 may be formed at the end of the side wall 910 of the guide panel 430.

Referring to FIG. 46, the adhesive layer 1000 for attaching the guide panel 430 to the rear surface of the display panel 420 is a base layer 1010 and a first surface FS of the base layer 1010. It is formed in the first layer (First Layer, 1020) having adhesiveness, and formed on the second surface (RS) of the base layer 1010, and may include a second layer (Second Layer, 1030) having adhesiveness. have.

Here, it may be preferable that the base layer 1010 is made of a material having elasticity. For example, the base layer 1010 may be urethane foam.

The adhesive layer 1000 having this configuration has elasticity and elasticity as well as adhesiveness. Accordingly, external force applied to the guide panel 430 may be blocked by the adhesive layer 1000 and transmitted to the display panel 420.

The adhesive layer 1000 having such a configuration may be referred to as a foam pad.

47 to 59 are diagrams for explaining in detail another configuration of a display device according to the present invention. Hereinafter, descriptions of the parts described in detail above may be omitted.

Referring to FIGS. 47A and 47B, the guide panel 430 may further include a protrusion 1700 extending in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3).

The protrusion 1700 may extend in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) from the base portion 900 of the guide panel 430.

In addition, the protrusion portion 1700 may be positioned between the sidewalls 910 extending in the vertical direction from the base portion 900.

Although not illustrated, the protrusion 1700 may be inserted into a groove (not illustrated) formed in the rear cabinet 460. In this case, even if the number of fastening means such as screws is reduced, the structural stability of the display device according to the present invention can be improved.

47B, in order to be more effectively inserted into a groove (described in detail below) not shown in the protrusion 1700 and to further improve structural stability, the thickness R2 of the protrusion 1700 is It may be desirable to be thicker than the thickness R1.

In this case, since the thickness R2 of the protrusion 1700 may be sufficiently thick, the rigidity of the protrusion 1700 is improved, and the possibility of an error in which the protrusion 1700 cannot be inserted into the groove (not shown) is reduced. I can.

Referring to FIG. 48, the rear cabinet 460 may include at least one groove portion 1800 into which the protrusion portion 1700 is inserted.

The groove 1800 includes a first latch 1810 and a second latch protruding from the body 460B of the rear cabinet 1700 in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3). 1820) may be included.

It may be desirable that the first clasp 1810 and the second clasp 1820 have elasticity so that they can be opened left and right.

The first clasp 1810 or the second clasp 1820 is in a horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2) from the main body 460B of the rear cabinet 1700 and a predetermined distance ( X1) Can be separated. That is, between the first clasp 1810 or the second clasp 1820 and the main body 460B of the rear cabinet 1700 in the horizontal direction (the first direction DR1 and/or the second direction DR2) A space having a predetermined width X1 may be provided.

The groove 1800 may further include a connection portion 1830 connecting the lower end of the first clasp 1810 and the lower end of the second clasp 1820.

Referring to FIG. 49, in the guide panel 430, the protrusion 1700 may extend from the base portion 900.

In addition, the protrusion portion 1700 may include a head portion 1730 and a leg portion 1740 positioned between the head portion 1730 and the base portion 900.

The width R4 of the leg portion 1740 may be smaller than the maximum width R3 of the head portion 1730.

A bottom portion 1750 may be positioned between the leg portion 1740 and the base portion 900.

The maximum width R5 of the bottom portion 1750 may be larger than the width R4 of the leg portion 1740. The maximum width R5 of the bottom portion 1750 may be larger than the maximum width R3 of the head portion 1730.

The head 1730 may include a first portion 1710 whose width decreases as the distance increases from the leg portion 1740 and a second portion 1720 whose width increases as the distance increases from the leg portion 1740. .

Based on the base portion 900, the inclined angle of the side surface (first surface SF1) of the first portion 1710 of the head 1730 is the side surface (second surface SF2) of the second portion 1720 It may be smaller than the angle of inclination of )).

Based on the base portion 900, the inclined angle of the side surface (third surface SF3) of the bottom portion 1750 is the side surface (first surface SF1) of the first portion 1710 of the head portion 1730 ) And the inclined angle of the side (the second surface SF2) of the portion 1720.

In the present invention, the shape of the protrusion 1700 may not be limited to FIG. 49. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, the head of the protrusion 1700 may have an egg shape.

A process in which the protrusion 1700 is inserted into the groove 1800 is as follows.

Referring to FIG. 51A, in the direction of the arrow, the head 1730 of the protrusion 1700 may enter the groove 1800 while pushing the first clasp 1810 and the second clasp 1820 left and right.

Here, since the first clasp 1810 and the second clasp 1820 have elasticity, they may be pushed against the head 1730 and bent left and right.

Here, by connecting the connection part 1830 to the lower end of the first clasp 1810 and the lower end of the second clasp 1820, the first clasp 1810 and the second clasp 1820 are prevented from being excessively widened. Can be prevented.

Here, when the head 1730 continues to move in the direction of the arrow, as shown in FIG. 51B, the protrusion 1800 may be fitted between the first clasp 1810 and the second clasp 1820.

Preferably, when the head 1730 of the protrusion 1700 is inserted into the groove 1800, the first clasp 1810 and the second clasp 1820 may surround the head 1730.

Referring to FIG. 52, the first clasp 1810 includes a first protrusion 1811 protruding convexly toward the second clasp 1820, and the second clasp 1820 includes a first clasp 1810. It may include a second protrusion 1821 protruding convexly toward ).

The first protrusion 1811 and the second protrusion 1821 may surround and support the head 1730 of the protrusion 1700.

To this end, the distance R6 between the first protrusion 1811 of the first clasp 1810 and the second protrusion 1821 of the second clasp 1820 is equal to the head 1730 of the protrusion 1700. It may be smaller than the maximum width R3.

The first clasp 1810 and the second clasp 1820 are a fourth surface SF4 and a second portion corresponding to the side surface (first surface SF1) of the first portion 1710 of the protrusion 1710 Includes a fifth surface SF5 corresponding to the side surface (second surface SF2) of 1720, and a sixth surface SF6 corresponding to the side surface (third surface SF3) of the bottom portion 1750 can do.

Here, based on the main body 460B of the rear cabinet 460, the slope of the fourth surface SF4 is smaller than that of the fifth surface SF5, and the slope of the sixth surface SF6 is the fourth surface SF4 ) And the slope of the fifth surface SF5.

As such, as the slope of the sixth surface SF6 is gentler than the slopes of the fourth surface SF4 and the fifth surface SF5, the head 1730 of the protrusion 1700 rides the sixth surface SF6. It can be effectively inserted into the groove 1800. In addition, if the inclination of the first surface SF1 in the protrusion 1700 is gentler than that of the second surface SF2, the first portion 1710 of the head 1730 of the protrusion 1700 is the sixth surface SF6 ) Can be more effectively inserted into the groove 1800.

In addition, when the slope of the second surface SF2 of the second portion 1720 of the head 1730 is greater than the slope of the first surface SF1, the state in which the protrusion 1700 is inserted into the groove 1800 is effectively maintained. It can be maintained, and by applying a suitable force can be separated from the protrusion portion 1700 from the groove portion 1800.

Accordingly, the assembly process and the disassembly process of the display device according to the present invention can be further simplified. In addition, even if the number of fastening means such as screws is reduced, it is possible to prevent a decrease in structural safety of the display device.

Referring to FIG. 53, the rear cover 450 may include an opening 456 corresponding to the protrusion 1700 and/or the groove 1800.

Specifically, the rear cover 450 includes a plurality of up portions 452 protruding in a vertical direction (the third direction DR3) at the end, and the opening 456 is located between the up portions 452. I can.

In addition, the sixth portion 550 of the top cases 410H1, 410H2, 410V1, and 410V2, that is, the side portion 550 may cover at least a part of the guide panel 430. In other words, the sixth part 550 of the top cases 410H1, 410H2, 410V1, 410V2 is at least a part of the sidewall 910 of the guide panel 430 and/or the external surface of the protrusion 1700 Can be covered.

In a state in which the top cases 410H1, 410H2, 410V1, 410V2 and the rear cover 450 are mounted, the protrusion 1700 may pass through the opening 456 of the rear cover 450 as shown in FIG. 54.

Here, only the case where the protrusion 1700 passes through the opening 456 of the rear cover 450 is illustrated and described, but the present invention may not be limited thereto. For example, it is possible for the groove 1800 to pass through the opening 456 or the groove 1800 and the protrusion 1700 to pass through the opening 456 together.

Referring to Figure 55, in the state in which the top cases 410H1, 410H2, 410V1, 410V2 and the rear cover 450 are mounted, the protrusion 1700 is a sixth part 550 of the top cases 410H1, 410H2, 410V1, 410V2. It may include a more protruding portion. In this case, the protrusion 1700 and the groove 1800 may be effectively combined.

Referring to FIG. 56, a plurality of protrusions 1200 are disposed at an edge of the rear cabinet 460, and at least one groove 1700 may be positioned between the protrusions 1200 of the rear cabinet 460.

Referring to FIG. 57, in the display device according to the present invention, a sixth portion 550 of the top cases 410H1, 410H2, 410V1, 410V2, a side wall 910 of the guide panel 430, and an up portion of the rear cover 450 The 452 may include portions positioned adjacent to each other.

In addition, the ends of the sixth portion 550, the side wall 910 and the up portion 452 are inserted into the groove 1200H formed in the protrusion 1200 formed in the rear cabinet 460, as in the case of FIG. I can. In this case, the structural stability of the display device can be improved.

The shape of the groove 1800 may be variously changed. For example, as in the case of Figure 59, the groove 1800 includes a support portion 1840 formed in the body 460B of the rear cabinet 460, the first clasp 1810 and the second clasp ( 1820 may be formed on the support 1840.

As described above, it will be understood that the technical configuration of the present invention described above can be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention by those skilled in the art.

Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be understood as illustrative and not limiting in all respects, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims to be described later rather than the detailed description described above, and the meaning and scope of the claims And all changes or modified forms derived from the equivalent concept should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims (13)

Display panel;
A guide panel attached to the rear surface of the display panel and including a protrusion extending in a vertical direction;
A rear cabinet disposed at the rear of the display panel and including at least one groove into which the protrusion is inserted; And
A back cover positioned between the display panel and the rear cabinet and including an opening through which at least one of the protruding portion and the groove portion passes;
Including,
The groove portion includes a first latch and a second latch protruding in the vertical direction from the body of the rear cabinet,
The display device is fitted between the protrusion portion and the first clasp portion and the second clasp portion. The method of claim 1,
A display device further comprising a top case including a front portion covering an edge of the front surface of the display panel and a side portion covering at least a portion of a side surface of the guide panel. The method of claim 2,
The top case includes a rim extending in a horizontal direction from a side portion,
A display device having an end of the rear cabinet corresponding to the edge. The method of claim 2,
The guide panel further includes a base part extending in a horizontal direction and a plurality of side walls extending in the vertical direction from the base part,
The protrusion portion extends from the base portion and is positioned between the sidewalls. The method of claim 4,
The display device having a thickness of the protrusion is thicker than that of the sidewall. The method of claim 4,
The display device including a portion protruding more than the side portion of the protrusion. delete The method of claim 1,
A display device further comprising a connection part connecting a lower end of the first clasp and a lower end of the second clasp. The method of claim 1,
The guide panel further includes a base part to which an adhesive layer is applied,
The protrusion part extends from the base part,
The protrusion
Head Portion; And
A leg portion positioned between the head portion and the base portion,
Including,
The width of the leg portion is smaller than the maximum width of the head portion. The method of claim 9,
When the protrusion is inserted into the groove, the first clasp and the second clasp surround the head. Display panel;
A guide panel attached to the rear surface of the display panel and including a protrusion extending in a vertical direction;
A rear cabinet disposed at the rear of the display panel and including at least one groove into which the protrusion is inserted;
A back cover positioned between the display panel and the rear cabinet and including an opening through which at least one of the protruding portion and the groove portion passes; And
A top case including a front portion covering an edge of a front surface of the display panel and a side portion covering at least a portion of a side surface of the guide panel;
Including,
The top case is
A horizontal top case covering an edge of a front surface in a first side area of the display panel; And
A vertical top case covering an edge of a front surface in a second side area adjacent to the first side area of the display panel;
Including,
The horizontal top case and the vertical top case are connected in a corner area of the display panel,
The horizontal top case and the vertical top case have different materials. The method of claim 11,
The horizontal top case includes a metal material, and the vertical top case includes a plastic material. The method of claim 1,
A display device further comprising an optical layer positioned between the display panel and the rear cover.

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