WO2009084513A1 - 光源装置および表示装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a light source device and a display device for guiding and irradiating light incident from a plurality of light sources to a target location via a light guide.
- a light source such as a cold cathode tube (CCFL) that is a linear light source and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) that is a point light source, such as a backlight of a liquid crystal display device, enters the light guide plate. Some emit light from the main surface of the light guide plate.
- CCFL cold cathode tube
- LED Light Emitting Diode
- the LED light source backlight module disclosed in Patent Document 1 needs to secure a region for forming a concave light introduction portion and a reflection surface on the light source mounting side of the light guide plate, the region is used as a display region. Can not do it.
- the surface light emitting device disclosed in Patent Document 2 also needs to secure a region in which a shape portion integrally formed with the light guide plate and the like cannot be used, so that the region cannot be used as a display region. That is, with the techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the dead space becomes large, and it is difficult to reduce the size.
- the present invention has been conceived under such circumstances, and suppresses an increase in luminance non-uniformity caused by the presence of non-light emitting portions between light sources in a plurality of light sources.
- an object is to provide a light source device and a display device that can be miniaturized.
- the light source device includes a plurality of light sources, a light guide disposed to face the plurality of light sources, and a prism that reflects light from the light guide.
- a region where light having a luminance higher than a reference value is incident from each of the plurality of light sources is a high light distribution region, and a region where light having a luminance smaller than the reference value is incident is a low light distribution region.
- the said light guide is comprised including a 1st site
- the first part is a part where the low light distribution region by one light source of the plurality of light sources and the low light distribution region by a light source adjacent to the one light source overlap.
- the second part is a boundary line that connects a boundary between the first part and an overlapping part of the high light distribution area by the one light source and the high light distribution area by the adjacent light source in the high light distribution area. It is a part located closer to the one light source.
- the third part is a part located in the high light distribution region other than the second part.
- the prism has a first prism pattern in which the component that reflects light located at the second part toward the first part is larger than the component that reflects light toward the third part.
- the light source device includes a light source, a facing surface facing the light source, and first and second main surfaces, and a light guide plate that emits light from the light source from the first main surface. And a prism that is located on the second main surface side of the light guide plate and reflects light incident on the light guide plate.
- the prism has a first structure located in front of the light source in plan view. The first structure has a length in a direction orthogonal to the facing surface that is greater than a length in a direction parallel to the facing surface.
- a display device includes the above-described light source device according to the present invention.
- the first prism pattern in which the component that reflects the light located on the second part to the first part side is larger than the component that reflects the light located on the second part to the third part side.
- the first structure having an elliptical shape in a plan view or a rectangular shape in a plan view has a longitudinal direction substantially on a surface of the light guide that faces the plurality of light sources.
- the plurality of light sources are arranged so as to extend along a vertical direction. That is, in this light source device, light in a high light distribution region with relatively high luminance can be directed to a low light distribution region with relatively low luminance.
- this light source device it is possible to increase the luminance in the low light distribution region while suppressing an excessive increase in the luminance in the high light distribution region. Therefore, in this light source device, it is possible to suppress an increase in luminance non-uniformity due to the presence of non-light emitting portions between the light sources in a plurality of light sources.
- the second region that is the high light distribution region and the first region that is the low light distribution region can also be used as the display region, so that light from a plurality of light sources is incident on the light guide. Even with this configuration, generation of unnecessary dead space can be suppressed, and downsizing can be achieved.
- FIG. 1A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of the light source device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line Ib-Ib of FIG. 1A.
- FIG. 2 is a graph showing an example of the relationship between the light distribution angle of the light source and the luminance in the light source device.
- FIG. 3A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of a plurality of light sources and a light guide.
- FIG. 3B is an enlarged plan view showing the main parts of the plurality of light sources and the light guide.
- FIG. 4A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of a light source device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line IVb-IVb in FIG. 4A.
- FIG. 5A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of a plurality of light sources and a light guide.
- FIG. 5B is a plan view showing enlarged main portions of the plurality of light sources and the light guide.
- FIG. 6A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of a light source device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. 6B is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIb-VIb of FIG. 6A.
- FIG. 7A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of a plurality of light sources and a light guide.
- FIG. 7B is a plan view showing enlarged main portions of the plurality of light sources and the light guide.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic configuration of a display device including the light source device.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of a liquid crystal display panel in the display device.
- FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of the liquid crystal display panel.
- FIG. 1A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of a light source device X1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view taken along line Ib-Ib in FIG. 1A.
- the light source device X1 includes a plurality of light sources 10, a light guide 20, a prism 30, a reflector 40, a diffuser 50, and a prism 60, and emits light emitted from the plurality of light sources 10. It is configured to lead to an irradiation target (for example, a liquid crystal display panel) through the light guide 20.
- an irradiation target for example, a liquid crystal display panel
- the plurality of light sources 10 are disposed to face the light guide 20 so that the non-light emitting portions 11 exist between the light sources 10.
- the non-light emitting portion 11 means, for example, a portion between the light sources 10 when the light sources 10 are spaced apart or a portion of a lead terminal located at an end of a fluorescent tube or the like.
- the light source 10 include an LED (Light Emitting Diode), a CFL (Cathode Fluorescent Lamp), a halogen lamp, a xenon lamp, and an EL (electro-luminescence). Among them, from the viewpoint of reducing power consumption and noise. LEDs are preferred.
- the light guide 20 has a function of guiding light incident from the plurality of light sources 10 to the irradiation target, and a region where light having a luminance of a reference value or more from each light source 10 is incident is a high light distribution region. A region where light having a luminance smaller than the reference value is incident is a low light distribution region.
- the reference value may be set to a desired value according to the required performance, but is preferably set so that the luminance of the light irradiation surface 20a with respect to the irradiation target is substantially uniform. For example, light from each light source 10 is incident.
- the reference value is set to 0.5 when the luminance of light incident in a direction perpendicular to the light incident surface of the light guide 20 is 1.
- FIG. 2 is a graph showing an example of the relationship between the light distribution angle of the light source 10 and the luminance. According to this, when the light source 10 having the relationship shown in FIG. 2 is adopted, the high light distribution region of the light source 10 has a light distribution angle in the range of ⁇ 60 ° to 60 °, and the low light distribution region of the light source 10 has a light distribution angle. Are in the range of ⁇ 90 ° to ⁇ 60 ° and 60 ° to 90 °.
- FIG. 3A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of the plurality of light sources 10, the light guide 20, and the prism 30, and FIG. 3B is an enlarged plan view illustrating main parts of the plurality of light sources and the light guide.
- the light guide 20 includes a first part 21, a second part 22, and a third part 23. In FIGS. 3A and 3B, boundaries of the parts 21, 22, and 23 are indicated by broken lines. ing.
- the first portion 21 is a portion where a low light distribution region by one light source 10 of the plurality of light sources 10 overlaps with a low light distribution region by a light source 10 adjacent to the one light source 10.
- the second part 22 is a boundary connecting the boundaries between the first part 21 and the overlapping part of the high light distribution area by one light source 10 and the high light distribution area by the adjacent light source 10 among the high light distribution areas by the plurality of light sources 10. This is a portion located on the one light source 10 side (arrow A direction side) from the line BL.
- the third part 23 is a part located outside the second part 22 in the high light distribution region by the plurality of light sources 10. Examples of the constituent material of the light guide 20 include transparent resins such as an acrylic resin and a polycarbonate resin.
- the prism 30 has a function of refracting and reflecting incident light, and includes a first prism pattern 31.
- the prism 30 is configured integrally with the light guide 20.
- the first prism pattern 31 is configured such that the component of light reflected on the first part 21 side is larger than the component of light located on the second part 22 reflected on the third part 23 side.
- the second portion 22 of the body 20 is positioned on the lower surface 20b side.
- the first prism pattern 31 is configured to include a plurality of elliptical structures in plan view extending along a direction (arrow AB direction) substantially perpendicular to the surfaces 20c of the light guide 20 facing the light sources 10. Yes. Further, the first prism pattern 31 has a smaller distance D1 from the first part 21 (an example is shown in FIG. 3B), and the first part 21 side (arrow CD direction side) of the light located in the second part 22 is smaller.
- the length L1 in the major axis direction of the structure having an elliptical shape in plan view is shortened so that the difference between the component reflected on the third portion 23 and the component reflected on the third portion 23 side (arrow B direction side) is reduced. Furthermore, the first prism pattern 31 has a smaller distance D2 from the third portion 23 (an example is shown in FIG. 3B), and the first portion 21 side (arrow CD direction side) of the light located in the second portion 22 is smaller.
- the length L1 in the major axis direction of the structure having an elliptical shape in plan view is shortened so that the difference between the component reflected on the third portion and the component reflected on the third portion side (arrow B direction side) is reduced.
- the reflector 40 has a function of reflecting light emitted from other than the light irradiation surface 20 a of the light guide 20 toward the light guide 20, and is mainly disposed to face the lower surface 20 a of the light guide 20. Yes.
- the reflector 40 also has a function of reflecting light that has not entered the light guide 20 out of light emitted from the plurality of light sources 10 toward the light guide 20, and a part of the light is reflected by the plurality of light sources 10. It is comprised so that a part of light source 10 may be covered.
- a white foam obtained by stretching a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material, a silver film formed on a base material containing a PET material, and a PET material And a dielectric film laminated on a base material containing the material.
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- the diffuser 50 has a function of making the luminance of light emitted from the light irradiation surface 20a of the light guide 20 toward the irradiation target uniform, and is mainly disposed to face the light irradiation surface 20a of the light guide 20.
- a constituent material of the diffuser 50 for example, a sheet obtained by curing a silica bead-containing resin on a base material containing a PET material, and a sheet obtained by mixing silica beads in a polycarbonate (PC) material. And so on.
- the prism 60 has a function of refracting incident light, and refracts and emits the light incident on the prism 60 so as to be substantially perpendicular to the light irradiation surface 20 a of the light guide 20. It is configured.
- the prism 30 has the first prism pattern 31. That is, in the light source device X1, light in a high light distribution region with relatively high luminance can be directed to a low light distribution region with relatively low luminance. Therefore, in the light source device X1, it is possible to increase the luminance in the low light distribution region while suppressing an excessive increase in the luminance in the high light distribution region. Therefore, in the light source device X1, it is possible to suppress an increase in luminance non-uniformity caused by the non-light emitting portion 11 existing between the light sources 10 in the plurality of light sources 10.
- the second part 22 and the third part 23 can also be used as display areas, an unnecessary dead space is generated even in a configuration in which light from the plurality of light sources 10 enters the light guide 20. Can be suppressed, and downsizing can be achieved.
- the first prism pattern 31 is reflected on the first part 21 side of the light located at the second part 22 and reflected on the third part 23 side as the separation distance D ⁇ b> 1 from the first part 21 is smaller.
- the difference from the component to be made is small. Therefore, in the light source device X1, the boundary between the first part 21 and the second part 22 can be made more difficult to visually recognize.
- the first prism pattern 31 is reflected on the first part 21 side of the light located at the second part 22 and reflected on the third part 23 side as the separation distance D ⁇ b> 2 from the third part 23 is smaller.
- the difference from the component to be made is small. Therefore, in the light source device X1, the boundary between the second part 22 and the third part 23 can be made more difficult to visually recognize.
- the first prism pattern 31 includes a plurality of elliptical structures in plan view extending along a direction (arrow AB direction) substantially perpendicular to the surfaces 20c of the light guide 20 facing the plurality of light sources 10. It consists of Therefore, in the light source device X1, for example, the mold and the stamper installed in the mold can be manufactured using photolithography, so that the manufacturability can be further improved.
- the light guide 20 and the prism 30 are integrally formed. Therefore, since the number of parts is reduced, the light source device X1 can further increase the manufacturing efficiency.
- FIG. 4A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of a light source device X2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along line IVb-IVb in FIG. 4A
- FIG. 5A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of the plurality of light sources 10, the light guide 20, and the prism 30 ′
- FIG. 5B is an enlarged view of main parts of the plurality of light sources 10, the light guide 20, and the prism 30 ′.
- the light source device X2 is different from the light source device X1 in that a prism 30 'is used instead of the prism 30.
- Other configurations of the light source device X2 are the same as those described above regarding the light source device X1.
- the prism 30 ′ has a function of refracting and reflecting incident light, and includes a first prism pattern 31 and a second prism pattern 32.
- the prism 30 ′ is configured integrally with the light guide 20.
- the second prism pattern 32 is configured such that the component of light reflected on the third portion 23 side is larger than the component of light reflected on the first portion 21 reflected on the second portion 22 side.
- the first portion 21 of the body 20 is located on the lower surface 20b side.
- the second prism pattern 32 is configured to include a plurality of elliptical structures in plan view that extend along a direction (arrow CD direction) substantially parallel to the surfaces 20c of the light guide 20 facing the light sources 10. Yes.
- the second prism pattern 32 has a smaller distance D3 (an example is shown in FIG. 5B) from the second part 22, and the third part 23 side (arrow B direction side) of the light located in the first part 21 is smaller.
- the length L2 in the major axis direction of the structure having an elliptical shape in plan view is shortened so that the difference between the component reflected on the second portion 22 and the component reflected on the second portion 22 side (arrow CD direction side) is reduced.
- the second prism pattern 32 has a smaller distance D4 (an example is shown in FIG. 5B) from the third portion 23, and the third portion 23 side (arrow B direction side) of the light located in the first portion 21 is smaller.
- the length L2 in the major axis direction of the structure having an elliptical shape in plan view is shortened so that the difference between the component reflected on the second portion 22 and the component reflected on the second portion 22 side (arrow CD direction side) is reduced.
- the prism 30 ′ is a second prism in which the component that reflects light located at the first part 21 toward the third part 23 side is larger than the component that reflects light toward the second part 22 side.
- a pattern 32 is further provided. Therefore, in the light source device X2, it is not necessary to direct light in the low light distribution region with relatively low luminance to the high light distribution region with relatively high luminance. It is possible to further suppress an increase in luminance non-uniformity due to the presence of the 11.
- the second prism pattern 32 reflects the component reflected on the third part 23 side of the light located at the first part 21 and the second part 22 side as the distance D ⁇ b> 3 from the second part 22 is smaller.
- the difference from the component to be made is small. Therefore, the light source device X ⁇ b> 2 can make the boundary between the first part 21 and the second part 22 more difficult to visually recognize.
- the second prism pattern 32 has a component that reflects light on the third part 23 side of the light located in the first part 21 and reflects on the second part 22 side as the separation distance D ⁇ b> 4 from the third part 23 decreases.
- the difference from the component to be made is small. Therefore, the light source device X2 can make the boundary between the first part 21 and the third part 23 more difficult to visually recognize.
- the second prism pattern 32 includes a plurality of elliptical structures in plan view extending along a direction (arrow CD direction) substantially parallel to the facing surfaces 20 c of the light guide 20 facing the plurality of light sources 10. It consists of Accordingly, in the light source device X2, for example, the second prism pattern 32 can be produced using photolithography using a molding die and a stamper installed in the molding die, so that the manufacturability can be further improved. .
- FIG. 6A is a plan view illustrating a schematic configuration of a light source device X3 according to the third embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIb-VIb in FIG. 6A
- FIG. 7A is a plan view showing a schematic configuration of the plurality of light sources 10, the light guide 20, and the prism 30 ′′
- FIG. 7B is an enlarged view of the main parts of the plurality of light sources 10, the light guide 20, and the prism 30 ′′.
- the light source device X3 is different from the light source device X2 in that a prism 30 ′′ is used instead of the prism 30 ′.
- Other configurations of the light source device X3 are the same as those described above regarding the light source device X2.
- the prism 30 ′′ serves to refract and reflect incident light, and includes a first prism pattern 31, a second prism pattern 32, and a third prism pattern 33.
- the prism 30 ′′ is configured integrally with the light guide 20.
- the third prism pattern 33 is configured to reflect light located at the third part 23 substantially uniformly over all directions in plan view, and is located on the lower surface 20b side of the third part 23 of the light guide 20. ing.
- the third prism pattern 33 includes a plurality of circular structures in plan view. Further, the third prism pattern 33 has a plan view area that increases continuously or stepwise as the distance D5 (an example is shown in FIG. 7B) from the facing surface 20c of the light guide 20 to the plurality of light sources 10 is larger. It is comprised so that it may become.
- the prism 30 ′′ further includes a third prism pattern that reflects light located at the third portion 23 substantially uniformly over all directions in plan view. Therefore, the light source device X3. Then, since the light located in the 2nd site
- the third prism pattern 33 includes a plurality of circular structures in plan view. Therefore, in the light source device X3, for example, the third prism pattern 33 can be produced using photolithography using a molding die and a stamper installed in the molding die, so that the manufacturability can be further improved. .
- the third prism pattern 33 is configured such that the planar view area increases continuously or stepwise as the distance D5 from the facing surface 20c of the light guide 20 to the plurality of light sources 10 increases. Yes. Therefore, in the light source device X3, it is possible to suppress an increase in luminance non-uniformity due to the separation distance D5 from the facing surface 20c with the plurality of light sources 10 in the third portion 23.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic configuration of a display device Y including the light source device X3 according to the present invention.
- the display device Y includes a liquid crystal display panel 70, a light source device X3, and a housing 80.
- the display device Y will be described by adopting the light source device X3, but the same applies when the light source devices X1 and X2 are employed.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a schematic configuration of the liquid crystal display panel 70 of the display device Y.
- FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of the liquid crystal display panel 70 shown in FIG.
- the liquid crystal display panel 70 includes a liquid crystal layer 71, a first base 72, a second base 73, and a sealing member 74, and the liquid crystal layer 71 is interposed between the first base 72 and the second base 73.
- a sealing member 74 By interposing and sealing the liquid crystal layer 71 with a sealing member 74, a display region P including a plurality of pixels for displaying an image is formed.
- the liquid crystal layer 71 is a layer that includes liquid crystals that exhibit electrical, optical, mechanical, or magnetic anisotropy and have both solid regularity and liquid flowability.
- the liquid crystal include nematic liquid crystal, cholesteric liquid crystal, and smectic liquid crystal.
- a spacer (not shown) composed of a number of particulate members may be interposed in the liquid crystal layer 71.
- the first substrate 72 includes a transparent substrate 721, a light shielding film 722, a color filter 723, a planarization film 724, a transparent electrode 725, and an alignment film 726.
- the transparent substrate 721 supports the light shielding film 722 and the color filter 723 and has a function of sealing the liquid crystal layer 71, and appropriately transmits light in a direction intersecting the main surface (for example, the direction of the arrow EF). It is set as the structure which can permeate
- the constituent material of the transparent substrate 721 include glass and translucent plastic.
- the light shielding film 722 is a member having a function of shielding light (making the amount of transmitted light equal to or less than a predetermined value), and is formed on the upper surface of the transparent substrate 721. Further, the light shielding film 722 has a through hole 722a penetrating in the film thickness direction (arrow EF direction) in order to allow light to pass therethrough.
- the constituent material of the light shielding film 722 include dyes or pigments having a high light shielding property (for example, black), resins to which carbon is added (for example, acrylic resin), Cr, and Cr oxide.
- the color filter 723 selectively absorbs a predetermined wavelength of light incident on the color filter 723 and adds a dye or a pigment to a member for selectively transmitting only the predetermined wavelength, for example, an acrylic resin. It is constituted by.
- the color filter 723 include a red color filter (R) that selectively transmits the wavelength of red visible light, a green color filter (G) that selectively transmits the wavelength of green visible light, and the wavelength of blue visible light.
- R red color filter
- G green color filter
- B blue color filter
- the flattening film 724 has a function of flattening unevenness caused by disposing the color filter 723 and the like.
- a transparent resin such as an acrylic resin can be given.
- the transparent electrode 725 has a function of applying a predetermined voltage to the liquid crystal of the liquid crystal layer 71 positioned between the transparent electrode 732 of the second base 73 described later, and light incident from one side is transmitted to the other side. It is configured to be transparent.
- the transparent electrode 725 has a function of propagating a predetermined signal (image signal), and a plurality of the transparent electrodes 725 are arranged so as to mainly extend in the arrow CD direction.
- Examples of the constituent material of the transparent electrode 725 include light-transmitting conductive members such as ITO (Indium Tin Oxide) and tin oxide.
- the translucency means a property of transmitting light with a light amount equal to or greater than a reference value.
- the alignment film 726 has a function of orienting liquid crystal molecules of the liquid crystal layer 71 in a macroscopically random direction (small regularity) in a predetermined direction, and is formed on the transparent electrode 725.
- a constituent material of the alignment film 726 polyimide resin or the like can be given.
- the second substrate 73 includes a transparent substrate 731, a transparent electrode 732, and an alignment film 733.
- the transparent substrate 731 supports the transparent electrode 732 and the alignment film 733 and has a function of sealing the liquid crystal layer 71, and appropriately transmits light in a direction intersecting the main surface (for example, the direction of the arrow EF). It is set as the structure which can permeate
- Examples of the constituent material of the transparent base 731 include the same materials as those used for the transparent insulating base 721.
- the transparent electrode 732 has a function of applying a predetermined voltage to the liquid crystal of the liquid crystal layer 71 positioned between the transparent electrode 725 of the first base 72 and transmits light incident from one side to the other side. It is configured as follows. Further, the transparent electrode 732 has a function of propagating a signal (scanning signal) for controlling a voltage application state (ON) or a voltage non-application state (OFF) to the liquid crystal layer 71, and is mainly perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. A plurality are arranged so as to extend in the direction. Examples of the constituent material of the transparent electrode 732 include the same constituent materials as those of the transparent electrode 725.
- the alignment film 733 has a function of aligning liquid crystal molecules of the liquid crystal layer 71 in a macroscopically random direction (small regularity) in a predetermined direction, and is formed on the transparent electrode 732.
- a constituent material of the alignment film 733 the same material as that of the alignment film 726 can be given.
- the sealing member 74 has a function of sealing the liquid crystal layer 71 between the first base body 72 and the second base body 73 and bonding the first base body 72 and the second base body 73 at a predetermined interval. It is what you bear.
- Examples of the sealing member 74 include an insulating resin and a sealing resin.
- the light source device X3 is disposed so as to emit light from the light guide 20 toward the first base 72 of the liquid crystal display panel 70.
- the housing 80 accommodates the liquid crystal display panel 70 and the light source device X3, and includes an upper housing 81 and a lower housing 82.
- Examples of the constituent material of the housing 80 include a resin such as a polycarbonate resin and a metal such as stainless steel (SUS) or aluminum.
- the display device Y since the display device Y according to the present embodiment includes the light source device X3, the display device Y can enjoy the same effects as those of the light source device X3. That is, in the display device Y, it is possible to suppress the increase in luminance non-uniformity caused by the non-light emitting portion 11 existing between the light sources 10 in the plurality of light sources 10 and to reduce the size.
- the first part 21 or the third part 23 of the light guide 20 is not provided with a prism pattern.
- the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and light is extracted from the light irradiation surface 20a.
- the prism pattern may be provided.
- the light source devices X1, X2, and X3 are configured such that light is appropriately emitted from the light irradiation surface 20a by reflection in the light guide 20 or reflection by the prism 30 and the reflector 40.
- the thickness of the light guide 20 may be changed, or particles may be dispersed in the light guide 20.
- the light guide 20 and the prism 30 are integrally configured.
- the configuration is not limited thereto, and a separate configuration may be employed.
- the prism patterns 31, 32, and 33 in the light source devices X1, X2, and X3 are all located on the lower surface 20b side of the light guide 20, but are located, for example, on the upper surface (light irradiation surface 20a) side of the light guide 20. Alternatively, it may be provided in the light guide 20.
- the configuration is not limited to such a configuration.
- the first light of the light located in the second portion 22 The difference between the component reflected to the first part 21 side and the component reflected to the third part 23 side may be substantially equal.
- the configuration is not limited to such a configuration.
- the first light of the second portion 22 The difference between the component reflected to the first part 21 side and the component reflected to the third part 23 side may be substantially equal.
- the prism patterns 31 and 32 in the light source devices X1, X2, and X3 have a structure with an elliptical shape in plan view, but are not limited to such a structure, and may be a structure with a rectangular shape in plan view, for example.
- Each prism pattern 31, 32, 33 in the light source devices X1, X2, X3 has a plurality of structures, but is not limited to this, and only one structure may be used.
- the difference from the component to be reflected is small, it is not limited to such a configuration.
- the third part of the light located in the first part 21 regardless of the separation distance D3 from the second part 22 The difference between the component reflected on the 23 side and the component reflected on the second portion 22 side may be substantially equal.
- the difference from the component to be reflected is small, it is not limited to such a configuration.
- the third part of the light located in the first part 21 regardless of the separation distance D4 from the third part 23.
- the difference between the component reflected on the 23 side and the component reflected on the second portion 22 side may be substantially equal.
- the third prism pattern 33 in the light source device X3 is a structure having a circular shape in plan view, but is not limited to such a structure, and may be a structure having a regular polygonal shape in plan view, for example.
- the polygon means a square having 2n + 2 (n is a natural number) or more corners.
- the third prism pattern 33 in the light source device X3 is configured such that the planar view area increases continuously or stepwise as the distance D5 from the facing surface 20c of the light guide 20 increases.
- the configuration is not limited, and for example, the planar view area may be substantially equal regardless of the distance D5 from the facing surface 20c of the light guide 20.
- the third prism pattern 33 in the light source device X3 is configured such that the planar view area increases continuously or stepwise as the distance D5 from the facing surface 20c of the light guide 20 increases. Instead of changing the size of the viewing area, the arrangement density of each structure may be changed.
- the display device Y is not limited to a liquid crystal display device including the liquid crystal display panel 70, and may be any device that does not have a self-luminous light source, for example.
- the first structure body having an elliptical shape in plan view or a rectangular shape in plan view extends in the longitudinal direction along a direction substantially perpendicular to the surfaces of the light guide body facing the plurality of light sources.
- positions corresponding to the said several light source that is, in this light source device, light in a high light distribution region with relatively high luminance can be directed to a low light distribution region with relatively low luminance. Therefore, in this light source device, it is possible to increase the luminance in the low light distribution region while suppressing an excessive increase in the luminance in the high light distribution region.
- this light source device it is possible to suppress an increase in luminance non-uniformity due to the presence of non-light emitting portions between the light sources in a plurality of light sources.
- the second region that is the high light distribution region and the first region that is the low light distribution region can also be used as the display region, so that light from a plurality of light sources is incident on the light guide. Even with this configuration, generation of unnecessary dead space can be suppressed, and downsizing can be achieved.
- the prism further includes a second structure body having an elliptical shape in a plan view or a rectangular shape in a plan view, and a longitudinal direction of the second structure body is a plurality of light sources in the light guide.
- the light distribution in the low light distribution region having a relatively low luminance is a high light distribution with a relatively high luminance. Since it is not necessary to direct it to the area, it is possible to further suppress an increase in luminance non-uniformity due to the presence of non-light-emitting portions between light sources in a plurality of light sources.
- a mold and a stamper installed in the mold can be manufactured using photolithography, which facilitates manufacturing. Can be further enhanced.
- the prism when the prism further includes a third structure having a circular shape in plan view, and the third structure is disposed outside the arrangement region of the first structure, the first structure Since the light that has reached the outside of the arrangement region can be emitted more efficiently from the main surface side of the light guide, the luminance outside the arrangement region of the first structure can be further increased.
- the third structure when the third structure has a larger plan view area as the distance from the surface of the light guide facing the plurality of light sources is larger, the plurality of light sources outside the arrangement region of the first structure. It is possible to suppress an increase in luminance non-uniformity caused by the distance from the facing surface.
- the third structure when the third structure has a larger arrangement density as the separation distance from the surface facing the plurality of light sources in the light guide is larger, a plurality of light sources outside the arrangement area of the first structure It is possible to suppress an increase in luminance non-uniformity caused by the distance from the facing surface.
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Y 表示装置
BL 境界ライン
10 光源
11 非発光部分
20 導光体
21 第1部位
22 第2部位
23 第3部位
30 プリズム
31 第1プリズムパターン
32 第2プリズムパターン
33 第3プリズムパターン
40 反射体
50 拡散体
60 プリズム
70 液晶パネル
80 筐体
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- 複数の光源と、該複数の光源に対向配置される導光体と、該導光体からの光を反射するプリズムと、を備える光源装置であって、
前記導光体において、前記複数の光源の各々から基準値以上の輝度の光が入射される領域を高配光領域とし、該基準値より小さい輝度の光が入射される領域を低配光領域とする場合、
前記導光体は、前記複数の光源のうち一の光源による前記低配光領域と該一の光源と隣り合う光源による前記低配光領域とが重なり合う第1部位と、前記高配光領域のうち前記一の光源による前記高配光領域と前記隣り合う光源による前記高配光領域との重なり合う部分と前記第1部位との境界どうしを結ぶ境界ラインより該一の光源側に位置する第2部位と、前記高配光領域のうち前記第2部位以外に位置する第3部位とを含んで構成され、
前記プリズムは、前記第2部位に位置する光を前記第3部位側に反射する成分よりも前記第1部位側に反射する成分の方が大きい第1プリズムパターンを有していることを特徴とする、光源装置。 - 前記第1プリズムパターンは、前記第1部位との離間距離が小さいほど、前記第2部位に位置する光の前記第1部位側に反射する成分と前記第3部位側に反射する成分との差が小さい、請求項1に記載の光源装置。
- 前記第1プリズムパターンは、前記第3部位との離間距離が小さいほど、前記第2部位に位置する光の前記第1部位側に反射する成分と前記第3部位側に反射する成分との差が小さい、請求項1に記載の光源装置。
- 前記プリズムは、前記第1部位に位置する光を前記第2部位側に反射する成分よりも前記第3部位側に反射する成分の方が大きい第2プリズムパターンを更に有している、請求項1に記載の光源装置。
- 前記第2プリズムパターンは、前記第2部位との離間距離が小さいほど、前記第1部位に位置する光の前記第3部位側に反射する成分と前記第2部位側に反射する成分との差が小さい、請求項4に記載の光源装置。
- 前記第2プリズムパターンは、前記第3部位との離間距離が小さいほど、前記第1部位に位置する光の前記第3部位側に反射する成分と前記第2部位側に反射する成分との差が小さい、請求項4に記載の光源装置。
- 前記プリズムは、前記第3部位に位置する光を平面視の全方位にわたって略均等に反射する第3プリズムパターンを更に有している、請求項1に記載の光源装置。
- 前記第3プリズムパターンは、前記導光体における前記複数の光源との対向面からの離間距離が大きいほど配置密度が大きい、請求項7に記載の光源装置。
- 前記導光体と前記プリズムとは一体である、請求項1に記載の光源装置。
- 光源と、
前記光源と対向する対向面および第1、第2主面を有し、前記光源からの光を第1主面より出射する導光板と、
前記導光板の前記第2主面側に位置し、前記導光板内に入射した光を反射させるプリズムと、を備え、
前記プリズムは、平面視において、前記光源の前方に位置する第1構造体を有し、
前記第1構造体は、前記対向面と直交する方向の長さが前記対向面と平行な方向の長さよりも大きいことを特徴とする、光源装置。 - 前記光源は、互いに間隔をあけて複数配設されており、
前記プリズムは、隣り合う前記前方領域間に位置する第2構造体を更に有し、
前記第2構造体は、前記対向面と平行な方向の長さが前記対向面と直交する方向の長さよりも大きい、請求項10に記載の光源装置。 - 前記プリズムは、平面視円形状の第3構造体を更に有し、
前記第3構造体は、前記第1構造体の配置領域外に配置している、請求項10に記載の光源装置。 - 前記第3構造体は、前記導光体における前記複数の光源との対向面からの離間距離が大きいほど配置密度が大きい、請求項12に記載の光源装置。
- 前記導光体と前記プリズムとは一体である、請求項10に記載の光源装置。
- 請求項1に記載の光源装置を備えることを特徴とする、表示装置。
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