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Sheet-like light source device

US6491411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 22, 2001
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133607
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sheet-like light source device comprising a plurality of bar-shaped light sources, a diffusing plate for diffusing light emitted from the light sources, and a reflecting plate capable of mirror reflecting the light emitted from the light sources to the diffusing plate side. The reflecting plate is provided in a position opposite to the diffusing plate with respect to the light sources. The reflecting plate has at least one convex portion formed in parallel with the light sources in a space between the two adjacent light sources. It is possible to decrease or remove shield printing which has conventionally carried out over the diffusing plate, thereby enabling manufacture of a back light having a high efficiency.

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