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LED back-light unit and liquid crystal display device using the same

US8189135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 2009
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133605
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An LED back-light unit and other devices using the LED back-light unit are discussed. According to one embodiment, an LED back-light unit includes a light guide portion that includes a light guide plate and a reflection plate coupled to the light guide plate, wherein the light guide plate has a light input part and a first connection part, and wherein the reflection plate has a second connection part connected to the first connection part, and a light source including at least one light emitting diode, the light source emitting light toward the light guide portion.

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