Patent ID: 7327075
Filing Date: 2008-02-05
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
1. An image display device comprising: a front substrate having anodes and phosphors on an inner surface thereof; a rear substrate having, on an inner surface thereof, a plurality of video signal lines and a plurality of electron sources each formed on a corresponding one of said plurality of video signal lines, and disposed to face said front substrate with a predetermined spacing between said rear substrate and said front substrate; and a support member which is sandwiched between said front substrate and said rear substrate, surrounds a display area formed therebetween and maintains said predetermined spacing, wherein said support member is comprised of long-side portions of a uniform width disposed on long sides of said front substrate and short-side portions of a uniform width disposed on short sides of said front substrate, and at least said long-side portions are curved convexly toward an outside of said display area.