IP Library Patent Application 13415620
Patent Application
App. No. 13/415,620

Liquid Crystal Display Device

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App. No.
13/415,620
Abstract

An object of the present invention is to prevent degradation of image contrast arising from deformation of a liquid crystal display panel caused by deformation of the upper surface of the middle frame on which the liquid crystal display panel is mounted. A liquid crystal display panel is disposed on the upper surface of a middle frame with cushion tape. The middle frame has its upper surface folded back to form a double-layer structure to enhance the strength. Its side surfaces are of a single-layer structure. As the upper surface of the middle frame is planarized and its strength is enhanced, deformation of the liquid crystal display panel can be prevented. This in turn prevents occurrence of optical leakage during black display, thereby preventing the contrast from being degraded.

Claims (33)

1 . A liquid crystal display device comprising:

an upper frame;

a middle frame formed of metal; and

a liquid crystal display panel disposed between the upper frame and the middle frame; wherein:

the middle frame has an upper surface being folded back against itself to form a double-layer structure and side surfaces of a single-layer structure;

the liquid crystal display panel is mounted on the middle frame; and

a backlight is disposed inside the middle frame.

2 . The liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , wherein:

the middle frame and the upper frame are connected together by snap fitting.

3 . A liquid crystal display device comprising:

an upper frame;

a middle frame formed of metal; and

a liquid crystal display panel disposed between the upper frame and the middle frame; wherein:

the middle frame has an upper surface being folded back against itself to form a double-layer structure and side surfaces of a single-layer structure;

the liquid crystal display panel is mounted on the middle frame and fixed in place by being clamped with the middle frame and the upper frame; and

a backlight is disposed inside the middle frame.

4 . The liquid crystal display device according to claim 3 , wherein:

the middle frame and the upper frame are connected together by snap fitting.

5 . A liquid crystal display device comprising:

an upper frame;

a middle frame formed of metal; and

a liquid crystal display panel disposed between the upper frame and the middle frame; wherein:

the middle frame has an upper surface being folded back against itself to form a double-layer structure and side surfaces of a single-layer structure;

the liquid crystal display panel is fixed to the middle frame with cushion tape; and

a backlight is disposed inside the middle frame.

6 . The liquid crystal display device according to claim 5 , wherein:

the middle frame and the upper frame are connected together by snap fitting.

7 . The liquid crystal display device according to claim 1 , wherein:

the liquid crystal display panel is an IPS type.

8 . The liquid crystal display device according to claim 3 , wherein:

the liquid crystal display panel is an IPS type.

9 . The liquid crystal display device according to claim 5 , wherein:

the liquid crystal display panel is an IPS type.

Assignments (3)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jan 3, 2014
From: HITACHI DISPLAYS, LTD.
To: JAPAN DISPLAY EAST INC.
Reel/Frame 031888/0734 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jan 3, 2014
From: JAPAN DISPLAY EAST INC.
To: JAPAN DISPLAY INC.
Reel/Frame 031888/0794 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 9, 2012
From: WATANABE, SABURO
To: HITACHI DISPLAYS, LTD.
Reel/Frame 027835/0961 →