KR20190112230A - Display module assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a display module assembly comprises a display panel, and a storage member having an internal space, a mounting part, and connecting parts. The storage member comprises an inclined part at least partially overlapping the display panel on a plane, and the mounting part and connecting parts including an accommodating part at least partially overlapping a driving circuit on the plane. The inclined part comprises an inclined surface which is inclined at a predetermined angle from an outer surface of any one of the connecting parts, and a vertical plane connecting the accommodating part from one side of the inclined surface. The accommodating part comprises an upper surface recessed from one side of the inclined surface and connected to the vertical surface. Therefore, an objective of the present invention is to provide the display module assembly in which a display module is stably accommodated in the storage member.

Description

Storage member and display module assembly including the same {DISPLAY MODULE ASSEMBLY}

The present invention relates to a housing member and a display module assembly including the same, and more particularly, to a display module assembly having improved assembly performance, improved stability, and improved reliability.

The display module includes a display panel and a driving circuit. The display module may be stored, transported, or stored in the form of a display module assembly accommodated in the accommodating member in addition to adding other components to the display module or in shipping the finished display module.

Recently, as display modules having various shapes and structures are provided according to a connection method of a display panel and a driving circuit of a high resolution display module, a need for an accommodating member having a corresponding accommodating space is increasing. Accordingly, assembly or stability of the display module accommodated may vary.

An object of the present invention is to provide a display module assembly in which the display module is stably housed in the housing member.

A display module assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a display module including a display panel and a driving circuit connected to one side of the display panel; And an accommodating member having an inner space for accommodating the display module, wherein the accommodating member includes an inclined portion at least partially overlapping the display panel on a plane and on a plane A seating portion including a receiving portion overlapping at least a portion of the driving circuit, and an inner space connected to the seating portion to define the inner space, an inner side facing the seating portion, an outer side facing the inner side, and the inner side and And a connecting portion including an upper surface connecting the outer surface, wherein the inclined portion has an inclined surface inclined at an angle from an outer surface of any one of the connecting portions and a vertical surface connecting the receiving portion from one side of the inclined surface. And the receiving part includes an upper surface recessed from one side of the inclined surface and connected to the vertical surface.

The connection parts may include a first connection part extending along a first direction; A second connection part extending in the first direction and spaced apart from the first connection part in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction; A third connection part extending in the second direction and connecting one end of the first connection part and one end of the second connection part; And a fourth connection part extending in the second direction and connecting the other end of the first connection part and the other end of the second connection part and spaced apart from the third connection part in the first direction. It is defined as the angle between the outer surface of the second connecting portion and the inclined surface, the angle may be characterized in that the acute angle.

The inner side surface of the second connection portion may be characterized by forming an acute angle with the inclined surface.

The inner side surface of the second connecting portion may be formed at a right angle with the inclined surface.

And a support member elastically attached to at least one of the second to fourth connectors, the support member supporting side surfaces of the display panel facing the second to fourth connectors. It can be characterized.

The support member may be non-overlapping with the side facing the first connection portion among the side surfaces of the display panel.

An additional display module disposed on the display module and accommodated in the internal space; And a protection member disposed between the additional display module and the display module.

The maximum height of the additional display module from the upper surface may be smaller than the height from the upper surface to the upper surface.

The driving circuit may include a circuit board extending along the first direction; And a flexible circuit film electrically connecting the display panel and the circuit board, wherein the driving circuit is curved in a direction toward the upper surface to cover at least a portion of the vertical surface.

The area of the inclined surface may be greater than or equal to the area of the display panel.

The apparatus may further include a moisture absorbing member including a material absorbing moisture, and at least one of the connection parts may further include a recess accommodating the moisture absorbing member.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the receiving members extends in a first direction and is spaced apart from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction and a second connection part, and spaced apart from each other in the first direction. A third connection part and a fourth connection part extending in a second direction and connecting the first connection part and the second connection part; And a first upper surface extending from the first connection portion, a second upper surface inclined at a predetermined angle in a second direction with a plane extending from the first upper surface, and a vertical surface connecting the first upper surface and the second upper surface. It includes a seating portion including a.

The height between the second upper surface and the first upper surface may be increased along the second direction.

The inner surface of the second connection portion facing the first connection portion may be formed at an acute angle with the second upper surface.

An inner surface of the second connecting portion facing the first connecting portion may be perpendicular to the second upper surface.

And a support member elastically disposed on at least one of the second to fourth connectors, wherein the support member supports side surfaces of the display panel facing the second to fourth connectors. It can be characterized.

The support member may be non-overlapping with the side facing the first connection portion among the side surfaces of the display panel.

The first angle formed between the inner surface of the first connection portion facing the second connection portion and the first upper surface may be perpendicular to each other.

The second angle formed between the inner surface of the second connection portion facing the first connection portion and the second upper surface may be smaller than or equal to the first angle.

Further comprising a moisture absorbing member comprising a material for absorbing moisture,

At least one of the first to fourth connection parts may further include a recess accommodating the moisture absorbing member.

According to the present invention, it is possible to form a display module assembly in which a display module is stably received in an accommodation member including an inclined portion and a seating portion, thereby improving storage reliability and stability.

1A is a perspective view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of the display module assembly shown in FIG. 1A.
2A is an exploded perspective view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
2B is a cross-sectional view of some components of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
3A and 3B are cross-sectional views of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
5A is a plan view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
5B is a cross-sectional view of the display module assembly illustrated in FIG. 5A.
6A is a cross-sectional view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6B is an enlarged view of the AA region illustrated in FIG. 6A.
6C is a cross-sectional view illustrating some components of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a plan view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
8A is a perspective view illustrating a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the display module assembly shown in FIG. 8A.
9A is a perspective view illustrating a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
9B is a cross-sectional view of the display module assembly shown in FIG. 9A.
9C and 9D are cross-sectional views illustrating some components of the display module assembly.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail. Advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will be apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various forms, and only the present embodiments are intended to complete the disclosure of the present invention, and the general knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Also, like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout. In the accompanying drawings, the scales of some components are exaggerated or reduced in order to clearly express various layers and regions.

1A is a perspective view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1B is a cross-sectional view of the display module assembly shown in FIG. 1A. 2A is an exploded perspective view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 2B is a cross-sectional view of some components of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 3A and 3B are cross-sectional views of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1A to 3B.

The display module assembly WS includes the display module DM and the storage member FS. The display module DM displays an image according to an electrical signal. The display module DM includes a display panel DP and a driving circuit DB.

The display panel DP is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, an organic light emitting display panel, a liquid crystal display panel, a plasma display panel, and an electrophoretic display. Electrophoretic display panels, electrowetting display panels, and the like may be applied.

The display panel DP includes a front surface PS, a rear surface PB, and a plurality of side surfaces S1, S3, S3, S4, and lower side surfaces. In the present exemplary embodiment, the front surface PS, the rear surface PB, and the side surfaces S1, S3, S3, and S4 may be connected to each other to implement a hexahedral display panel DP. However, this is illustrated by way of example and the display panel DP may have various shapes and is not limited to any one embodiment.

The display panel DP displays an image on the front surface PS. The front surface PS may include a display area DA and a peripheral area NDA. The display area DA may be an area where an image is displayed. The peripheral area NDA is adjacent to the display area DA. The peripheral area NDA defines the area and the shape of the display area DA. However, this is illustrated by way of example and in the display panel DP according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the peripheral area NDA may be omitted.

Each of the side surfaces S1, S2, S3, and S4 is parallel to and connected to the third direction DR3. The third direction DR3 may be the same direction as the direction in which the thickness of the display panel DP is defined.

The first side surface S1 extends in the first direction DR1. The second side surface S2 extends in the first direction DR1 and is spaced apart from the first side surface S1 in the second direction DR2. The third side surface S3 extends in the second direction DR2. The fourth side surface S4 extends in the second direction DR2 and is spaced apart from each other in the third side surface S3 and the first direction DR1. The third side surface S3 and the fourth side surface S4 connect one end and the other end of each of the first side surface S1 and the second side surface S2.

The driving circuit DB is disposed on one side of the display panel DP. Although not illustrated, the pads corresponding to the driving circuit DB and the display panel DP may be connected to each other. The connection between the driving circuit DB and the display panel DP includes physical and electrical connections between the pads. In the present exemplary embodiment, the driving circuit DB is illustrated as being connected to the front surface PS of the display panel. However, the driving circuit DB according to the present invention may be any one of the side surfaces S1, S2, S3, and S4. It is connected to the side may be stored in the receiving member (FS), it is not limited to any one embodiment.

 The driving circuit DB includes a circuit film CF, a driving chip DIC, and a circuit board MB. The driving circuit DB may be provided in plurality and arranged along the first direction DR1. However, this is only illustrative, and the driving circuit DB may be provided in a single configuration including one circuit film, one driving chip, and one circuit board.

The circuit film CF is flexible and may include a plurality of circuit wires (not shown). The circuit film CF may be disposed on one side of the front surface PS of the display panel DP. The circuit film CF may be provided in various forms corresponding to the shape of the driving circuit DB.

The driving chip DIC includes a plurality of electronic devices. The driving chip DIC may be electrically connected to the circuit board MB and the display panel DP. The driving chip DIC may generate an electrical signal or process the received electrical signal to provide an electrical signal to the circuit board MB or the display panel DP. The driving chip DIC may be mounted on the circuit film CF in the form of a chip on flim (COF). Accordingly, the driving chip DIC may be connected to the display panel DP through the circuit film CF. However, this is only an example and the driving chip DIC may be directly mounted on the display panel DP.

The circuit board MB is electrically connected to the circuit film CF. The circuit board MB includes a plurality of electronic elements for generating / processing an electrical signal. The circuit board MB may exchange electrical signals with the display panel DP through the circuit film CF. The circuit board MB may be composed of a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB),

The accommodation member FS includes connecting parts F1, F2, F3, and F4 and a seating part CM. The housing member FS provides a predetermined accommodation space defined by the connecting portions F1, F2, F3, F4 and the seating portion CM. The accommodation space may be provided in a size in which the display module DM may be accommodated. According to the shape of the display module, the accommodation spaces may have various shapes and are not limited to any one embodiment.

The connection parts F1, F2, F3, and F4 each extend in the first direction DR1 and are spaced apart from each other in the second direction DR2, and the first connection part F1, the second connection part F2, and the first connection part F1, F2, F2, F4, F2, F2, F2, F2, F2, F2, F2, F2, F4, F2, F4, F4, F4, F2, F4, F4, F4, F4, F4, F4, F4, F4, F2, F4, F4, F4, F4, and F4, respectively. A third connection part F3 and a fourth connection part F4 are spaced apart from each other in one direction DR1 and extend in the second direction DR2 to connect the first connection part F1 and the second connection part F2. do. The connecting parts F1, F2, F3, and F4 each include an inner side facing the seating portion CM, an outer side facing the inner side, and an upper side connecting the inner side and the outer side, respectively.

The seating part CM supports the display module DM in the internal space. The seating part CM may be surrounded by the connection surfaces F1, F2, F3, and F4. The display module DM may be accommodated in the seating part CM, which defines a part of the accommodation space. The seating part CM includes an inclined part GM and a receiving part SM.

The inclined portion GM may support the display panel DP of the display module DM. The inclined portion GM may be a region in which the rear surface PB of the display panel DP is directly disposed. As illustrated in FIG. 1B, the inclined portion GM may overlap the display panel DP on a plane. The inclined portion GM includes an upper surface including an inclined surface G1 and a vertical surface G2.

The inclined surface G1 may have a predetermined angle with respect to the second inner side surface F2A of the second connection portion F2. The inclined surface G1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention may have a height change that increases in the direction from the second connection part F2 toward the first connection part F1.

The vertical surface G2 is connected to one side of the inclined surface G1. The vertical surface G2 extends along the third direction DR3 from the point where the vertical surface G2 is connected to the inclined surface G1 and is connected to the accommodation part SM. The vertical surface G2 of the present invention may be parallel to the first inner surface F1A.

The receiving part SM is connected to the inclined surface through the vertical surface G2. The accommodating part SM may overlap the driving circuit DB of the display panel DP on a plane. The accommodating part SM includes an upper surface M1 recessed from one side of the inclined surface G1. The first inner surface F1A, the upper surface M1, and the vertical surface G2 may define a predetermined space recessed from the inclined surface G1. The display module DM may be accommodated in a predetermined space recessed from the inclined surface G1 of the driving circuit DB.

As illustrated in FIG. 2B, the inclined surface G1 may be inclined at a predetermined first angle θ1 from a surface defining the same plane as the upper surface M1. The first angle θ1 may be an acute angle.

The inclined surface G1 may be inclined at a predetermined second angle θ2 from the second inner side surface F2A of the second connection portion F2. The second angle θ2 may be an acute angle. The inner surface F1A and the upper surface M1 of the first connection portion F1 may be inclined at a third angle θ3. The sum of the first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2, that is, the sum of the inner and outer angles may be perpendicular.

The third angle θ3 may be vertical. According to an embodiment of the present invention, each of the first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2 may be smaller than the third angle θ3.

The display module DM may be accommodated in the housing member FS to be stored, transported, or stored. As described above, the display module DM may be slipped due to the space between the storage member FS and the display module DM. In the present embodiment, the slip of the display module DM exemplarily illustrates the first slip K1 and the second slip K2 which are movements in opposite directions. The first slip K1 may be one in which the display module DM is moved in a direction crossing the inclined surface G1, for example, in an opposite direction to the second direction DR2 and an oblique direction to the third direction DR3. have. The second slip K2 is opposite to the oblique direction (first slip K1) in a direction descending the inclined surface G1, for example, in a direction opposite to the second direction DR2 and the third direction DR3. Direction) may move the display module DM.

FIG. 3A illustrates that the display module DM generates a first slip K1 in the accommodating member FS and thus generates a separation distance TH between the display module DM and the accommodating member FS. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the seating portion CM in which the display module DM is disposed directly includes an inclined portion GM having a predetermined slope. Therefore, even when the first slip K1 occurs during storage, transportation, or storage of the display module DM, the load of the display module DM may be concentrated downward along the inclined surface G1 through the inclined surface G1. In addition, the display module DM in which the first slip K1 has occurred through the inclined surface G1 may easily generate a second slip K2 that returns to its original position (see FIG. 3B). According to an embodiment of the present invention, the display module is provided by providing the storage member FS which can easily move the display module DM where the first slip K1 has occurred (the second slip K2). The DM may provide the display module assembly WS that is stably housed in the housing member FS.

4 is a cross-sectional view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The same components as those described in FIGS. 1 to 3B are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the circuit film CF-A may be bent and accommodated in the accommodation member FS. The display panel DP-A is disposed directly on the inclined portion GM-A, and the driving circuit DB-A crosses the first inner surface F1A, the upper surface M1, and the vertical surface G2 in cross section. It may be disposed in the enclosed space SP. The driving circuit DB-A is spaced apart from the first inner surface F1A, the upper surface M1, and the vertical surface G2. Therefore, the curved circuit film CF-A may be bent in the direction toward the upper surface M1. Although not shown, the circuit film CF-A may be bent, such that the driving circuit DB-A may contact the vertical surface G2.

Therefore, the circuit board MB-A is disposed in the space SP and can be stored more safely because it is accommodated without interference of other components.

5A is a plan view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5B is a partial cross-sectional view of the display module assembly shown in FIG. 5A. The same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3B, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the display module assembly WS-1 further includes a plurality of support members QQ and PP. The support members QQ and PP include an elastic material and are not limited to either.

The first supporting members QQ may support the third side surface S3 and the fourth side surface S4. The first supporting members QQ are between the third side surface S3 and the inner side surface (not shown) facing the third side surface S3 of the third connection portion F3-1 and / or the fourth side surface S4. And an inner side surface (not shown) facing the fourth side surface S4 of the fourth connection portion F4-1. FIG. 5A shows a pair of first support members QQ supporting the third side surface S3 and the fourth side surface S4. The first supporting members QQ may be disposed to face each other in the second direction DR2 to support the third side surface S3 and the fourth side surface S4 which face each other.

The second support members PP may support the second side surface S2. The second supporting members PP may be disposed between the inner side surface F2A-1 of the second connection portion F2-1 facing the second side surface S2. FIG. 5A shows a pair of second support members PP supporting the second side surface S3.

FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of one second supporting member PP disposed between the second inner side surface F2A-1 and the second side surface S2 to support the display panel DP. Since the support members QQ and PP according to the present invention have elasticity, when the display panel DP exerts a load pressure on the second support member PP, the support members QQ and PP may have a second shape corresponding to the shape of the display panel DP. The shape of the support member PP may be deformed.

 The display module assembly WS-1 according to the present invention is disposed between the inner surfaces except for the inner surface of the first connection surface F1-1 and the side surfaces except for the first side surface S1 of the display panel DP. By including the supporting members QQ and PP, the shock applied when the slip of the display module DM occurs (see K1, K2, and FIGS. 3A and 3B) can be reliably protected to protect the display module DM. Can be.

The supporting members QQ and PP according to the present invention may be spaced apart from the first inner side surface F1A. Therefore, the supporting members QQ and PP may be disposed to overlap the first inner side surface F1A and the first side surface S1. According to the present invention, when the display module DM causes the first slip K1 (see FIG. 3A) to occur inside the housing member FS, the display module DM moves the inclined portion GM of the housing member FS. By the home position (the second slip K2 (see FIG. 3B)), a collision between the first side surface S1 of the display panel DP and the connection part F1-1 may be prevented. Accordingly, a separate additional support member may be omitted between the first connection part F1-1 and the first side surface S1, and a collision / interference between the support member and the driving circuit can be prevented.

5a shows a pair of support members QQ, PP disposed between each side. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and each side may have a single support member QQ or two or more support members QQ.

6A is a cross-sectional view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6B is an enlarged view of the AA region illustrated in FIG. 6A. 6C is a cross-sectional view illustrating some components of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5B, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

6A and 6B, the inclined surface G1 may have a predetermined fourth angle θ4 with the second inner side surface F2A-2 of the second connection portion F2-2. The fourth angle θ4 may be a right angle.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second inner side surface F2A-2 of the second connection portion F2-2 may not be parallel to the second outer side surface F2B-2. Accordingly, even if the inclination surface G1 further inclined at a predetermined angle, the fourth angle θ4 is vertical by deforming the shape of the second inner side surface F2A-2 of the second connection portion F2-1. It can be formed as. According to the present invention, one side of the display panel DP provided in a hexahedral shape may be in close contact with the inclined surface G1 and the inner side surface F2A-2 forming the fourth angle θ4. Accordingly, the display module assembly WS-2 may be provided to stably receive the display module DM.

According to an exemplary embodiment, when the second side surface S2 of the display panel DP and the rear surface PB are perpendicular to each other, the fourth angle θ4 may be vertical. Therefore, the second inner side surface F2A-2 may be parallel to the second side surface S2. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the fourth angle formed by the second inner side surface F2A-2 and the inclined surface G1 corresponds to the angle formed by the second side surface S2 of the display panel DP and the rear surface BP. [theta] 4) can be changed.

As shown in FIG. 6C, the display module assembly WS-2 may further include a supporting member PP-1 disposed on the second inner side surface F2A-2. The supporting member PP-1 illustrated in FIG. 6C may correspond to the second supporting member PP illustrated in FIG. 5B.

The supporting member PP-1 according to the present invention is disposed on the second inner side surface F2A-2. As the second inner side surface F2A-2 is disposed to form the fourth angle θ4 with the inclined surface G1, the second inner side surface F2A-2 contacts the second side surface S2 and the second side surface S2 of the support member PP-1. One surface may be arranged in parallel.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the impact that the second side surface S2 of the display panel DP is subjected to during the slip may be alleviated by the support member PP-2, and the second side surface S2 may be supported. By uniformly distributing the area contacting the member PP-2, the phenomenon in which the load of the display module DM is concentrated on either side can be prevented. Therefore, the display module assembly WS-2 with improved reliability can be provided.

7 is a plan view of a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5B, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The display module assembly WS-3 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention may further include moisture absorbing members PW. The moisture absorbing member PW may be a metal or metal such as calcium (Ca), barium (Ba), calcium oxide (CaO), barium oxide (BaO), aluminum oxide (AlO), magnesium oxide (MgO), or the like. It is not limited to any compound as long as it is a compound connected with water to react with water to form metal hydroxide. It may include at least any one of. It may also include organic and / or inorganic materials.

The connection parts F1-3, F2-3, F3-3, and F4-3 may further include a depression HM accommodating the moisture absorbing member PW. The recessed part HM is not limited to any shape as long as it is a space which can accommodate the moisture absorption member PW. In FIG. 7, the moisture absorbing member PW is indicated by shading, and some of the depressions HM are shown as the moisture absorbing member PW is omitted.

The moisture absorbing member PW according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a plurality of connection parts F1-3, F2-3, F3-3, and F4-3, but at least one connection part ( It can be disposed only in F1-3, F2-3, F3-3, F4-3, and one moisture absorbing member (3) in each of the connecting portions F1-3, F2-3, F3-3, F4-3. Only PW may be arranged, or may be arranged as a single moisture-absorbing member PW in the form of a band connected to each other in the same plane shape of the respective connecting portions F1-3, F2-3, F3-3, F4-3. have.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the moisture absorbing member PW may be disposed in the recess HM to block oxygen and moisture introduced into the display module DM from the outside. Accordingly, the display module assembly WS-3 having improved reliability in storage, transportation, or storage may be provided.

8A is a perspective view illustrating a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the display module assembly shown in FIG. 8A. The same components as those described in FIGS. 1 to 7 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the display module assembly WS-4 may be stacked with a plurality of display modules. FIG. 8A illustrates the display module DM1 directly accommodated in the mounting portion CM-4 and the additional display module DM2 stacked on the display module DM1. Each of the display module DM1 and the additional display module DM2 accommodated in the housing member FS-4 overlaps the seating portion CM-4 on a plane. The circuit films CF1 and CF2 of each of the display modules DM1 and DM2 of the present exemplary embodiment may correspond to the circuit film CF shown in FIG. 4. The circuit films CF1 and CF2 may be bent and stacked in a direction toward the upper surface M1.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of display modules DM1 and DM2 may be stacked on one housing member FS-4, so that the display modules DM1 and DM2 are stored, transported, or The cost of storage can be reduced.

As the plurality of display modules DM1 and DM2 are disposed on the inclined portion GM-4, the configuration having the maximum height in the third direction DR3 of the configuration of the additional display module DM2 disposed thereon is Occurs. FIG. 8B illustrates that the driving chip DIC2 has the highest height in the third direction DR3 of the additional display module DM2. According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the height from the upper surface M1 of the driving chip DIC2 of the additional display module DM2 is the upper surface F1C-4 and the second connection portion F2 of the first connection portion F1-4. The upper surface F2C-4 of -4) may be stacked lower than the extension line YS connecting the upper surface F2C-4. Although not shown, in the case where an additional display module assembly (not shown) is stacked on the display module assembly WS-4, the connection portions of the connecting portions may be larger than the configuration having the maximum height from the upper surface M1 of the display module DM2 stacked on the top. By increasing the height, the display modules can be more stably received without colliding with additional display module assemblies (not shown). Although the driving chip DIC2 is illustrated in the configuration having the highest height, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited thereto, and the configuration having the maximum height may be changed by the shape of the display module, and the configuration having the maximum height. When laminated lower than this extension line YS, it is not limited to either embodiment.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the shape in which the two display modules DM1 and DM2 are stacked is not limited thereto, and the heights of the connection parts F1-4, F2-4, F3-4, and F4-4 are adjusted. Three or more display modules may be accommodated in the housing member.

9A is a perspective view illustrating a display module assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. 9B is a cross-sectional view of the display module assembly shown in FIG. 9A. 9C is a cross-sectional view illustrating a partial configuration of a display module assembly. The same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8B, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The display module assembly WS-5 according to the present invention further includes a protective member MM. The protection member MM may be disposed between different display modules. The protection member MM may be disposed between different display modules to absorb shocks generated during storage, transportation, or storage of the display modules. The protective member MM includes a material having elasticity and is not limited to any one embodiment. FIG. 9A illustrates a protection member MM in which the plurality of display modules DM1 and DM2 described above with reference to FIG. 8A are stacked and disposed between the display module DM1 and the additional display module DM2.

9B is a cross-sectional view of a plurality of display modules stacked on a mounting portion. The driving circuits DB1-1 and DB2-1 of the display modules DM1-1 and DM2-1 shown in FIG. 9B are connected to the driving circuits DB1 and DB2 of the display modules DM1 and DM2 of FIG. 8B. Each may correspond.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the flexible circuit film CF1-1 of the display module DM1 that is in direct contact with the inclined portion GM-5 may be bent and accommodated in the direction toward the upper surface M1. Can be.

The protection member MM according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention is disposed on the display module DM-1. A portion of the protection member MM in which the circuit film CF1-1 is bent and a region corresponding to each other on a plane may be bent in a direction toward the upper surface M1 due to the elasticity of the protection member MM. The protective member MM of the present invention can be relatively rigid than the circuit film CF1-1. Therefore, the bent region of the protection member MM may be bent relatively less than the degree to which the circuit film CF1-1 is bent toward the upper surface M1.

The additional display module DM2-1 is disposed on the protective member MM. The circuit film CF2-1 of the additional display module DM2-1 is bent toward the upper surface M1. At this time, the bent region of the protection member MM supports the circuit board MB2-1 coupled with the circuit film CF 2-1.

Although not shown, the protection member MM may be disposed directly on the inclined surface G1 of the inclined portion GM-5. In addition, when a plurality of display modules are provided, the protection member MM may be disposed between different display modules.

A protective member, which is relatively rigid than the circuit film CF1-1 of the display module DM1-1, is disposed between the different display modules to support the display modules, thereby different display modules DM1-1 and DM2-. 1) can prevent physical contact between the bar, it can provide a display module assembly with improved reliability. In addition, by supporting the flexible circuit films CF1-1 and CF2-1, cracks that may occur in the circuit films CF1-1 and CF2-1 may be prevented during storage, transportation, or storage.

The second inner side surface F2A-5 of the second connection portion F2-5 shown in FIG. 9C is the second inner side surface F2A-2 of the second connection portion F2-2 shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B. Can be corresponded to. The second inner side surface F2A-5 and the inclined surface G1 of the second connection portion F2-5 may have a fifth angle θ5. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fifth angle θ5 may be vertical. Therefore, when the angles formed between the rear surfaces BP-1 and BP-2 and the second side surfaces S2-1 and S2-2 of each of the plurality of stacked display modules DM1-1 and DM2-1 are vertical. Since the area where the second side surfaces S2-1 and S2-2 and the second inner side surface F2A-5 of each of the display modules DM1-1 and DM2-1 contact each other may be widened, it is caused by slipping. The display modules DM1-1 and DM2-1 may be stored in the storage member FS-5 more stably by dispersing the impact.

The support member PP-2 illustrated in FIG. 9D may correspond to the support member PP-1 of FIG. 6C. As shown in FIG. 9D, the support member PP-2 may be disposed on the second inner side surface F2A-5. The second side surfaces S2-1 and S2-2 of each of the display modules DM1-1 and DM2-1 illustrated in FIG. 9C directly contact the second inner side surface F2A-5 to be generated from the outside. The impact may be directly transmitted to the second side surfaces S2-1 and S2-2 of each of the display modules DM1-1 and DM2-1. According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, since the impact generated from the outside is reduced through the support member PP-2, the display module assembly WS-5 with improved reliability can be provided.

Although the above has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art or those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention described in the claims to be described later It will be understood that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the scope thereof.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the detailed description of the specification but should be defined by the claims.

WS: display module assembly FS: storage member
DM: display module DP: display panel
DB: drive circuit GM: slope
SM: Receptacle CM: Seat

Claims (20)

A display module including a display panel and a driving circuit connected to one side of the display panel; And
An accommodation member having an interior space for accommodating the display module,
The storage member,
A mounting portion including an inclined portion at least partially overlapping the display panel on a plane, a receiving portion at least partially overlapping the driving circuit on a plane; and
Connected to the seating portion to define the inner space, and including connection parts including an inner side facing the seating portion, an outer side facing the inner side, and an upper side connecting the inner side and the outer side,
The inclined portion includes an inclined surface inclined at an angle from an outer surface of any one of the connecting portions and a vertical surface connecting the receiving portion from one side of the inclined surface,
And the accommodation portion includes an upper surface recessed from one side of the inclined surface and connected to the vertical surface. The method of claim 1,
The connection portion,
A first connection part extending in a first direction;
A second connection part extending in the first direction and spaced apart from the first connection part in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction;
A third connection part extending in the second direction and connecting one end of the first connection part and one end of the second connection part; And
A fourth connection part extending in the second direction and connecting the other end of the first connection part and the other end of the second connection part and spaced apart from the third connection part in the first direction,
The angle is defined as the angle of the outer surface and the inclined surface of the second connecting portion,
And said angle is an acute angle. The method of claim 2,
The inner surface of the second connection portion is an acute angle with the inclined surface, the display module assembly. The method of claim 2,
The inner surface of the second connector is perpendicular to the inclined surface. The method of claim 2,
Further comprising a support member having an elastic and attached to at least one of the second to fourth connection portion,
And the support member supports side surfaces of the display panel facing the second to fourth connectors. The method of claim 5,
And the support member is non-overlapping with one of the side surfaces of the display panel facing the first connection portion. The method of claim 1,
An additional display module disposed on the display module and accommodated in the internal space; And
And a protective member disposed between the additional display module and the display module. The method of claim 7, wherein
And a maximum height of the additional display module from the upper surface is smaller than a height from the upper surface to the upper surface. The method of claim 1,
The drive circuit,
A circuit board extending along the first direction; And
A flexible circuit film electrically connecting the display panel and the circuit board,
And the driving circuit is bent in a direction toward the upper surface to cover at least a portion of the vertical surface. The method of claim 1,
The area of the inclined surface is greater than the area of the display panel assembly. The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a moisture absorbing member comprising a material for absorbing moisture,
The display module assembly of claim 1, wherein at least one of the connection parts further includes a recess accommodating the moisture absorbing member. A first connection part and a second connection part each extending in a first direction and spaced apart from each other in a second direction crossing the first direction;
A third connection part and a fourth connection part spaced apart from each other in the first direction, each extending in a second direction to connect the first connection part and the second connection part; And
A seating part including a first upper surface extending from the first connecting portion, a second upper surface inclined at a predetermined angle with a plane extending from the first upper surface, and a vertical surface connecting the first upper surface and the second upper surface; Storage member to say. The method of claim 12,
And a height between the second upper surface and the first upper surface increases along the second direction. The method of claim 13,
The inner side of the second connection portion toward the first connection portion is characterized in that the acute angle with the second upper surface. The method of claim 13,
The inner side of the second connection portion toward the first connection portion is characterized in that the perpendicular to the second upper surface. The method of claim 12,
Further comprising a support member having an elastic and disposed on at least one of the second to fourth connection portion,
The support member may support side surfaces of the display panel facing the second to fourth connectors. The method of claim 16,
The support member is non-overlapping with the side facing the first connection portion of the side of the display panel. The method of claim 12,
The first angle between the inner surface of the first connecting portion toward the second connecting portion and the first upper surface is a right angle. The method of claim 18,
The second angle formed by the inner surface of the second connecting portion facing the first connecting portion and the second upper surface is less than or equal to the first angle. The method of claim 12,
Further comprising a moisture absorbing member comprising a material for absorbing moisture,
At least one of the first to fourth connection portions further comprises a recess for receiving the moisture absorbing member.

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