Elastically deformed retaining members within retaining structur

Details Elastically deformed retaining members within retaining structur Elastically deformed retaining members within retaining structur

1997-04-22

2000-03-07

Sikes, William L.

Liquid crystal cells, elements and systems

Particular structure

Holder, support, frame, or housing

349 58, 361681, 361679, G02F 11333, H05K 500

Patent

active

060347511

ABSTRACT:
A retaining structure of an LCD panel on a mounting frame is provided, which is able to absorb an applied shock while retaining the panel detachably. This structure includes a mounting frame (#2) for mounting an LCD panel (#1) thereon. The frame has a mounting surface (2b) and supporting members (#2a) provided at respective corners of the mounting surface. The frame further has a pair of retaining members (#4a) formed at a pair of opposing ends of the frame, respectively. The pair of retaining members are able to elastically deformed by an applied external force. An LCD panel is engaged with the pair of retaining members in such a way that the pair of retaining members are elastically deformed by the LCD panel, thereby retaining the LCD panel by an elastic force generated by the pair of retaining members. The retained LCD panel is apart from the supporting members of the mounting frame by recesses (#2c) formed in the mounting frame.

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Japanese Office Action dated Jul. 21, 1998 with English Language translation of Japanese Examiner's comments.

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