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Backlight assembly for liquid crystal display device

US6545732B2 · kind B2 · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 16, 2001
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0071
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A backlight assembly for a liquid crystal display device comprising lamp units each including a lamp reflector, a lamp portion attached within the lamp reflector and lamp rubbers provided on both ends of the lamp portion, and a frame for holding the lamp units. The lamp units are arranged to include means for maintaining a predetermined clearance between at least end portions of the lamp units and the frame. It is possible to easily perform assembly and exchange of lamp units and to further achieve improvements in reliability.

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