Patent ID: 6776512
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: G02B,G02F

Abstract:
A flat display device comprising:a light transmission-type display panel; a light guide plate having a light output surface opposed to the light transmission-type display panel; a lamp unit for emitting a light to the light guide plate; and a structure member for supporting the lamp unit and a peripheral portion of the light transmission-type display panel, wherein the lamp unit includes: a linear light source disposed adjacent to at least one side face of the light guide plate; a lamp reflector for concentrating, toward the light guide plate, light emitted from the linear light source; and holders made of a resilient material for holding both end portions of the linear light source and the lamp reflector, the lamp unit has a resilient projection toward to the structure member; and the structure member has a guide opening for inserting and removing the lamp unit and an engaging hole in which the resilient projection of the lamp unit is inserted.