Backlight assembly and cover for a compact display apparatus

Abstract

A back cover for a backlight assembly capable of achieving a more compact a display apparatus includes a cover element, a line portion, and a plurality of point light sources. The cover element includes a metallic layer, and the cross-section of the cover element has an L-shape. The line portion is formed over the cover element. The point light sources are mounted on the surface of the cover element to receive a driving voltage from the line portion. A bottom cover portion of the cover element covers an opening portion. A side cover portion of the cover element faces the side wall. The point light sources mounted on the cover element emit light on a side surface of a light guide plate.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A backlight assembly comprising:
 a receiving container including a bottom plate and a side wall extended from the bottom plate;   a light guide plate disposed over the bottom plate;   an element including a first portion and a second portion protruded from the first portion, the second portion facing a side surface of the light guide plate; and   a plurality of point light sources arranged along a longitudinal direction of the element and facing the side surface of the light guide plate,   wherein at least one portion of the element is coupled to the receiving container.