Backlight unit provided with supporter of light source unit, manufacturing method of the supporter, and display device including the backlight unit
US10281765B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/133325
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An exemplary embodiment provides a backlight unit including: a bottom chassis; a supporter positioned to extend along one edge of the bottom chassis; a light source unit fixed to the supporter; and a light guide plate that is positioned on the bottom chassis and is configured to transmit light emitted from a light source of the light source unit. The supporter may include a main body of which at least one corner area is cut and an insertion portion that is positioned at the corner area. Each of the main body and the insertion portion may include a base portion and a side wall, and the side wall of the insertion portion may extend from the side wall of the main body and in a direction different than a direction of the side wall of the main body.
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