Patent ID: 6166783
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
A display device having a cathode ray tube for displaying an image, comprising:a front case having a plurality of mounting bosses for connecting to the cathode ray tube and having four inner edges defining a display area in which said image generated by said cathode ray tube can be viewed;a rear case combining with said front case to enclose said cathode ray tube;a chassis enclosed in said front case and said rear case and attached to said cathode ray tube; anda plurality of deflection preventing ribs, formed along each of said four inner edges of said front case, for minimizing a gap between the cathode ray tube and said front case, said plurality of deflection preventing ribs each comprising:a plug extending from said front case and capable of being fastened to said chassis; anda first portion attached to said plug and having a curve matching an outer profile of said cathode ray tube, said curve substantially having an ""L"" shape.