Method of manufacturing a light guide plate and display apparatus including the same
US10175416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/0028
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A display apparatus includes a display panel, a light source, a light guide plate, and a receiving part. The display panel is configured to receive light to display an image. The light source is configured to emit the light. The light guide plate is configured to receive and guide the light to the display panel. The receiving part is configured to hold the light source and the light guide plate. The light guide plate includes a first light guide part and a second light guide part. The first light guide part includes a first material. The second light guide part includes a second material different from the first material. The second light guide part has a tapered shape and is coupled to the first light guide part.
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