Patent ID: 7112919
Filing Date: 2006-09-26
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
1. A tension mask frame assembly for a cathode ray tube (CRT), comprising: a frame comprising first and second support members separated a predetermined distance from each other; and first and second elastic members installed at end portions of the first and second support members to support the first and second support members; a tension mask installed on the first and second support members so that a tensile force is applied to the first and second support members; and a compensation portion installed at the end portions of the first and second support members, extending from the first support member to the second support member, and disposed between the first and second elastic members and the tension mask, so the tensile force applied to the tension mask after heat treatment is distributed such that tension at a central portion of the tension mask is greater than that at a surrounding portion of the tension mask, wherein the compensation portion comprises a plurality of compensation members welded to end portions of the first and second support members, and wherein a width of each of the compensation members is W