US5835139A
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Computer having liquid crystal display between frames attached at the edges
Assignee: LG Display Co Ltd
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Filing: 1997-07-03
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Granted: 1998-11-10
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Expires: 2017-07-03
Abstract
Abstract A liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal panel having a display area, a light source joined with the liquid crystal panel, a first frame coupled to a surface of the light unit and sides of the liquid crystal panel, a second frame coupled to edges of the liquid crystal panel and sides of the first support frame, an outer casing, and a fastening part joining together the first support frame, the second support frame, and the outer casing through the sides of the first support frame, the second support frame, and the outer casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Hee Young Yun
- 👤 Kyo Hun Moon
- 👤 Byeong Yun Lee
- 👤 Yong Bum Kim
- 👤 Young Un Bang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 23:00
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1615; G06F1/1616; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/133; G02F1/1333; G02F1/133308; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1637; G02F1/133314; G02F2201/00; G02F2201/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A liquid crystal display device comprising: a liquid crystal panel with a display area and having front and back surfaces and a first plurality of edges; a light unit with a second plurality of edges joined with the liquid crystal panel; a first support frame supporting the light unit and having a portion that extends parallel to at least one edge of the light unit; a second support frame coupled to the portion of the first frame; an outer casing; and a fastening part joining together the first and second support frames and the outer casing through the portion of the first support frame that is coupled to the second support frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A liquid crystal display device comprising: a liquid crystal panel with a display area and having front and back surfaces and a first plurality of edges; a light unit with a second plurality of edges joined with the liquid crystal panel; a first support frame supporting the light unit and having a portion that extends parallel to at least one edge of the light unit; a second support frame coupled to the portion of the first frame; an outer casing; and a fastening part joining together the first and second support frames and the outer casing through the portion of the first support frame that is coupled to the second support frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The liquid crystal device according to claim 1, wherein the fastening part includes a screw hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The liquid crystal device according to claim 1, wherein the portion of the first frame, is substantially perpendicular to the viewing surface of the display device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The liquid crystal device according to claim 1, wherein the second support frame protects the liquid crystal panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
A portable computer comprising: a liquid crystal display device having a display surface and a first plurality of side edges; a body having an input device; a cover, coupled to an edge of the body, having a second plurality of side edges; and a fastening unit attaching the first plurality of side edges of the liquid crystal display device to the second plurality of side edges of the cover, the liquid crystal display device being mounted to the cover.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
A portable computer comprising: a liquid crystal display device having a display surface and a first plurality of side edges; a body having an input device; a cover, coupled to an edge of the body, having a second plurality of side edges; and a fastening unit attaching the first plurality of side edges of the liquid crystal display device to the second plurality of side edges of the cover, the liquid crystal display device being mounted to the cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The portable computer according to claim 5, wherein the fastening unit includes a screw hole through the first and second side edges of the liquid crystal display device and cover, respectively, and a screw in the screw hole.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The portable computer according to claim 5, wherein the fastening unit includes an adhesive joining the first plurality of side edges of the liquid crystal display device to the second plurality of side edges of the cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
63 words
A portable computer comprising: a liquid crystal display device having a first side edge; a body having an input device; a cover joined with the body and having a second side edge; and a fastening unit joining together the liquid crystal display device and the cover through the first and second side edges of the liquid crystal display device and the cover, respectively.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
63 words
A portable computer comprising: a liquid crystal display device having a first side edge; a body having an input device; a cover joined with the body and having a second side edge; and a fastening unit joining together the liquid crystal display device and the cover through the first and second side edges of the liquid crystal display device and the cover, respectively.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
154 words
A liquid crystal display device comprising: a first support frame having a first fastening member at a side edge of the first support frame; a reflector unit adjacent the first support frame; a light source adjacent to the reflector unit; a light guide unit adjacent the reflector unit; a protection unit adjacent the light guide unit; a prism unit adjacent the protection unit; a diffuser unit adjacent the prism unit; a liquid crystal panel adjacent the diffuser unit; and a second support frame having a second fastening member at a side edge of the second support frame, wherein the reflector unit, the protection unit, the prism unit, and the diffuser unit, the liquid crystal panel are between the first and second support frame, and the first and second support frames are attached to each other through the first and second fastening members only through the side edges of the first and second support frames.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
154 words
A liquid crystal display device comprising: a first support frame having a first fastening member at a side edge of the first support frame; a reflector unit adjacent the first support frame; a light source adjacent to the reflector unit; a light guide unit adjacent the reflector unit; a protection unit adjacent the light guide unit; a prism unit adjacent the protection unit; a diffuser unit adjacent the prism unit; a liquid crystal panel adjacent the diffuser unit; and a second support frame having a second fastening member at a side edge of the second support frame, wherein the reflector unit, the protection unit, the prism unit, and the diffuser unit, the liquid crystal panel are between the first and second support frame, and the first and second support frames are attached to each other through the first and second fastening members only through the side edges of the first and second support frames.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The liquid crystal device according to claim 9, wherein the first and second fastening members include a screw hole.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The liquid crystal device according to claim 9, wherein the side edges of the first and second support frames are substantially perpendicular to the viewing surface of the display device.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The liquid crystal device according to claim 9, wherein the first support frame supports the light source.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The liquid crystal device according to claim 9, wherein the second support frame protects the liquid crystal panel.
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