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Backlight assembly and display apparatus having the same

US8834005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2011
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/009
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A backlight assembly includes a light guide plate, a light source, a mold and a main frame. The light guide plate includes a first surface and a second surface extending from the first surface. The light source is disposed adjacent to the first surface of the light guide plate. The mold includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a side portion. The side portion connects to the upper and lower portions to form a receiving space, and the receiving space receives the light source and the first surface of the light guide plate. The main frame includes side walls and an upper wall extending from an upper portion of the side walls, and the mold is disposed in an opening below the upper wall.

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