Display device

Abstract

A display device is disclosed. The display device includes: a display panel; an optical layer configured to be a diffusion plate positioned behind the display panel; a reflecting sheet configured to be positioned at the rear side of the optical layer behind the diffusion plate; a frame configured to be positioned behind the reflecting sheet; and a supporter configured to be positioned between the optical layer diffusion plate and the reflecting sheet so that the optical layer diffusion plate and the reflecting sheet are spaced apart from each other and to have an elastic portion that at least partially deforms upon deformation of the optical layer diffusion plate. According to the present invention, even if the optical layer diffusion plate deforms, the possibility of damage to the optical layer diffusion plate due to the supporter with the elastic portion can be reduced.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A display device comprising:
 a display panel; 
 an optical layera diffusion plate positioned behind the display panel; 
 a reflecting sheet positioned at a rear side of behind the optical layer diffusion plate, the reflecting sheet having a plurality of holes; 
 a frame configured to be positioned behind the reflecting sheet; 
 a first substrate positioned between the reflecting sheet and the frame; 
 a first row of light assemblies mounted on the first substrate and inserted into the plurality of holes; 
 at least a second substrate positioned between the reflecting sheet and the frame; 
 at least a second row of light assemblies mounted on the second substrate and inserted into the plurality of holes; and 
 at least a portion of a supporter positioned between the optical layerdiffusion plate and the reflecting sheet so that the optical layerdiffusion plate and the reflecting sheet are spaced apart from each other, 
 wherein the supporter is positioned parallel to the first and second rows of light assemblies and between the first and second rows of the light assemblies substrate, and 
 wherein the supporter comprises: 
 an elastic portion that at least partially deforms upon configured to deform in response to deformation of the optical layer diffusion plate, the elastic portion including a top portion and a bottom portion; 
 a first supporting portion in direct contact with extending from the top portion of the elastic portion and extending in a direction of toward the optical layer so that diffusion plate wherein a tip of the first supporting portion comes into contact with the optical layer is configured to support the diffusion plate; and 
 a base portion on the reflecting sheet, connecting first and second ends of the bottom portion of the elastic portion,  
 and comprising a bottom part of the elastic portion, andwherein the base portion is disposed between the first and second substrate, and  
 wherein a gap is formed between the top portion of the elastic portion and the base portion. 
 
     
     
       2. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein a length of the top portion of the elastic portion has a trapezoid shape whose top, where the first supporting portion is positioned, is shorter in length than a bottom distance between the first and second ends of the bottom portion of the elastic portion is less than a distance between the first and second ends of the bottom portion of the elastic portion, and
 wherein a width of a base of the first supporting portion is less than the length of the top portion of the elastic portion. 
 
     
     
       3. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein a diameter width of the tip of the first supporting portion coming into contact with the optical layer diffusion plate is smaller than a diameter of a base of the first supporting portion. 
     
     
       4. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic portion has a circle shape in a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction the first supporting portion extends. 
     
     
       5. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the supporter further comprises at least one coupling projection on the base portion on an opposite side to the direction the first supporting portion projects and to be coupled to a coupling hole in the reflecting sheet. 
     
     
       6. The display device of  claim 5 , wherein the at least one coupling projection has a hook-shape with one side open. 
     
     
       7. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the base portion includes at least one second supporting portion extending in the direction of the diffusion optical layer. 
     
     
       8. The display device of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one second supporting portion contacts the diffusion optical layer when the elastic portion is in contact with the optical layer deforms. 
     
     
       9. The display device of  claim 7 , wherein the at least one second supporting portion is positioned on at least one extension which is greater in width than the base portion. 
     
     
       10. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the supporter does not contact a corresponding light assembly. 
     
     
       11. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the supporter further comprises a single coupling projection on the base portion and to be coupled to a coupling hole in the reflecting sheet. 
     
     
       12. The display device of  claim 11 , wherein the single coupling projection projects in a direction opposite to the direction the first supporting portion projects. 
     
     
       13. The display device of  claim 11 , wherein when the coupling projection is coupled to the coupling hole in the reflection sheet, the coupling projection partially overlaps the reflection sheet. 
     
     
       14. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic portion further includes first and second recessed portions disposed on sides of the first supporting portion. 
     
     
       15. The display device of  claim 14 , wherein a thickness of the first and second recessed portions is smaller than a thickness of the top portion of the elastic portion. 
     
     
       16. The display device of  claim 14 , wherein the first and second recessed portions are formed on a front surface of the top portion. 
     
     
       17. The display device of  claim 16 , wherein the first and second recessed portions are recessed towards the reflecting sheet. 
     
     
       18. The display device of  claim 14 , wherein the top portion is positioned between the first and second recessed portions and the gap. 
     
     
       19. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic portion and a part of the base portion connecting the first and second ends of the bottom portion form a trapezoidal shape.  
     
     
       20. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the elastic portion is elongated and spaced apart to be parallel to a part of the base portion connecting the first and second ends of the bottom portion of the elastic portion.  
     
     
       21. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the bottom portion of the elastic portion comprises a first and a second elastic support respectively connected to opposite ends of the top portion of the elastic portion.  
     
     
       22. The display device of  claim 21 , wherein the top portion of the elastic portion comprises:
 a first portion at a first side of the top portion of the elastic portion;   a second portion at a second side opposite the first side of the top portion of the elastic portion; and   a third portion between the first portion and the second portion,   wherein a base of the first supporting portion is positioned at the third portion.    
     
     
       23. The display device of  claim 21 , wherein the first and second elastic supports extend downward from each respective opposite end of the top of the elastic portion toward the base portion.  
     
     
       24. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the first supporting portion comprises a conically tapered shape tapering toward the tip of the first supporting portion.  
     
     
       25. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the supporter is positioned parallel to the first and second substrates.  
     
     
       26. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein a distance of the gap formed between the top portion of the elastic portion and the base portion is less than a distance between the first and second ends of the bottom portion of the elastic portion.  
     
     
       27. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the reflecting sheet comprises a plurality of holes, and wherein the first row and the second row of light assemblies are inserted in the plurality of holes.  
     
     
       28. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic portion has an elongated shape and is aligned horizontally between the first and second substrates.  
     
     
       29. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic portion has an elongated shape and is aligned vertically between the first and second substrates.  
     
     
       30. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second rows of light assemblies are aligned vertically.  
     
     
       31. The display device of  claim 1 , wherein the first supporting portion gradually tapers toward the tip.  
     
     
       32. A display device comprising:
 a display panel;   a diffusion plate positioned behind the display panel;   a reflecting sheet positioned behind the diffusion plate and having a plurality of holes;   a frame configured to be positioned behind the reflecting sheet;   a first substrate positioned between the reflecting sheet and the frame;   a first row of light assemblies mounted on the first substrate and inserted into the plurality of holes;   at least a second substrate positioned between the reflecting sheet and the frame;   a second row of light assemblies mounted on the second substrate and inserted into the plurality of holes; and   at least a portion of a supporter positioned between the diffusion plate and the reflecting sheet so that the diffusion plate and the reflecting sheet are spaced apart from each other,   wherein the supporter is positioned parallel to the first and second rows of light assemblies and between the first and second substrates, and   wherein the supporter comprises:   an elastic portion configured to deform in response to deformation of the diffusion plate;   a first supporting portion extending from a top portion of the elastic portion and extending toward the diffusion plate wherein a tip of the first supporting portion is configured to support the diffusion plate; and   a base portion connecting first and second ends of the elastic portion,   wherein a gap is formed between the top portion of the elastic portion and the base portion.    
     
     
       33. The display device of  claim 32 , wherein the elastic portion has an elongated shape and is aligned horizontally between the first and second substrates.  
     
     
       34. The display device of  claim 32 , wherein the elastic portion has an elongated shape and is aligned vertically between the first and second substrates.  
     
     
       35. The display device of  claim 32 , wherein the first and second rows of light assemblies are aligned vertically.  
     
     
       36. The display device of  claim 32 , wherein the first supporting portion gradually tapers toward the tip.  
     
     
       37. A display device comprising:
 a display panel;   a diffusion plate positioned behind the display panel;   a reflecting sheet positioned behind the diffusion plate, the reflecting sheet having a plurality of holes;   a frame configured to be positioned behind the reflecting sheet;   a first substrate positioned between the reflecting sheet and the frame;   a first row of light assemblies mounted on the first substrate and inserted into the plurality of holes;   at least a second substrate positioned between the reflecting sheet and the frame;   a second row of light assemblies mounted on the second substrate and inserted into the plurality of holes; and   at least a portion of a plurality of supporters positioned between the diffusion plate and the reflecting sheet so that the diffusion plate and the reflecting sheet are spaced apart from each other,   wherein the plurality of supporters are positioned parallel to the first and second rows of light assemblies and between the first and second substrates, and   wherein each of the plurality of supporters comprises:   an elastic portion configured to deform in response to deformation of the diffusion plate, the elastic portion including a top portion and a bottom portion;   a first supporting portion extending from the top portion of the elastic portion and extending toward the diffusion plate wherein a tip of the first supporting portion is configured to support the diffusion plate; and   a base portion connecting first and second ends of the bottom portion of the elastic portion,   wherein the base portion is disposed between the first and second substrate, and   wherein a gap is formed between the top portion of the elastic portion and the base portion.    
     
     
       38. The display device of  claim 37 , wherein a length of the top portion of the elastic portion is less than a distance between the first and second ends of the bottom portion of the elastic portion, and
 wherein a width of a base of the first supporting portion is less than the length of the top portion of the elastic portion.    
     
     
       39. The display device of  claim 37 , wherein a distance of the gap formed between the top portion of the elastic portion and the base portion is less than a distance between the first and second ends of the bottom portion of the elastic portion.