Edge light panel

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1991-06-26

1993-01-12

Ostrager, Allen M.

Illumination

Revolving

362 26, F21V 800

Patent

active

051784475

ABSTRACT:
There is provided an edge-illuminating emitter panel or edge light panel in a liquid crystal display device. The edge light panel includes a transparent resin substrate having an irregular reflection surface with a mesh pattern formed thereon. A mesh size of the pattern varies with the distance away from a primary light source which is juxtaposed with a side of the substrate. The side is so finished as to provide a rough surface for permitting light issued from the light source to effectively enter the substrate. The rough surface is continually formed along the side. The thus formed rough surface ensures the light incident on the side a sure entrance as well as a sure difusion thereof, whereby the edge light panel improves the display device in brightness and uniformity of in display clarity. The rough surface may be formed intermittently or formed on at least a part of the side. The rough surface may be so formed as to have its roughness vary stepwise or continuously with the distance away from the light source.

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