Patent ID: 6246459
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: G02F

Abstract:
An assembly comprising:(a) a base having a cavity and a lateral opening;(b) a liquid crystal display module, including(i) first and second substrates oriented in a generally face-to-face relationship, wherein the first substrate is transparent and has on its interior face a transparent electrode material and wherein the second substrate has on its interior face a plurality of active matrix elements;(ii) liquid crystal material sandwiched between the first and second substrates; and(iii) an edge sealant forming a seal around the edges of the liquid crystal display module;(c) a transparent cover;(d) a cover sealant bonding the transparent cover to the base such that the cover covers the cavity and a seal is formed between the cover and the base;(e) an adhesive bonding the first substrate of the liquid crystal module to the transparent cover, such that the liquid crystal display module is suspended in the cavity but is spaced apart from direct physical contact with the base;(f) a thermally conductive material thermally connecting the liquid crystal display module and the base;(g) external connect circuitry connected to and extending from the the liquid crystal display module and exiting the base through the lateral opening; and(h) an insert fitting into and sealing the lateral opening while permitting the external connect circuitry to exit therethrough.