Backlight assembly and display apparatus having the same
US7441937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/147
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A backlight assembly having no step difference at a rear portion thereof includes a light generating unit and a receiving member. The light-generating unit includes a connecting member, a light source and a light guiding member. An external signal is transmitted to the light source through the connecting member, and a light is generated from the light source in response to the external signal. The light generated from the light source is guided to a display panel via the light guiding member. The receiving member includes a receiving space for receiving the light source and the light guiding member, and a receiving portion for receiving the connecting member. The receiving portion is formed on a rear surface of the receiving member. Accordingly, a thickness increase due to a step difference at the rear surface of the backlight assembly is sufficiently prevented.
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