Abstract:
A planar light source device includes: a point light source that emits light; a circuit board that has a mounting portion, on which the point light source mounted, and a fixing portion, on which a connector supplying electric power to the point light source is mounted; and a frame that holds the circuit board with the point light source, wherein the circuit board has a protruding portion that protrudes from an end portion of the fixing portion, and wherein the fixing portion of the circuit board is fixed at an inner portion of the frame, and wherein the protruding portion of the circuit board is fixed at an outer portion of the frame, which is opposite to the inner portion of the fixing portion.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This application claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2011-170247 filed on Aug. 3, 2011, the entire subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference. 
       TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0002]    This disclosure relates to a planar light source device using point light sources, and more particularly, to a display device using a liquid crystal panel and a planar light display device for the display device. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    Generally, liquid crystal displays, advertising displays, guide signs, and the like are not self-luminous display devices having display units that emit light by their selves. Therefore, it is necessary to provide planar light source devices such as backlights at the rear faces of the display units. The planar light source devices are a side light type (also referred to as an edge light type) and a direct back light type, for example. In the side light type of planar light source devices, light sources are disposed on side portions of cases, and in the direct back light type of planar light source devices, light sources are disposed on the rear face sides of cases to face the liquid crystal display unit. 
         [0004]    The side-light-type planar light source devices may use light guide plates for guiding light from light sources in desired directions. The planar light source devices using the light guide plates may use line light sources such as cold cathode fluorescent lamps, or a circuit board such as a Flexible Printed Circuit board (hereinafter, referred to as FPC) having point light sources such as light emitting diodes arranged in line thereon. The FPC includes wiring patterns for supplying electric power to each of the point light sources such as LEDs, and has connectors at their end portions. The connectors are connected to other connectors of drivers or the like for supplying electric power to the FPC, and electric power is supplied to each of the point light sources through the wiring patterns. Incidentally, if an FPC shifts, a defect may occur in the connection between the connector of the FPC and a corresponding connector. 
         [0005]    For this reason, JP-A-2007-78929 discloses an electro-optical device having a structure for position connectors by an extending portion of a FPC and an positioning reference portion provided at a portion of a case. Therefore, a defect in the connection between the connectors is suppressed. 
         [0006]    Also, JP-A-2005-267881 discloses a planar light source device having a structure for inserting a second FPC having light sources mounted thereon into a notched portion of a frame. Therefore, the second FPC is locked at an appropriate position. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0007]    According to the structures disclosed in JP-A-2007-78929 and JP-A-2005-267881, it may be possible to dispose the FPC at accurate positions. However, when the connector is connected or disconnected, an applied external force may cause a shift of the position of the FPC in the vicinities of the connector. In the planar light source device, in case that the position of the FPC in the vicinity of the connector shifts and the connectors cannot be connected in an accurate state (oblique state), a defect occurs in the connection between the terminals of the connectors. Further, electric power may be not supplied to the point light sources, and then the point light sources are not turned on, or electric power may be not stably supplied to the point light sources, so that an electric discharge to damage to the connectors may be caused. 
         [0008]    Further, when the position of the FPC in the vicinity of the connector shifts, the position of the FPC corresponding to a point-light-source mounting portion also shifts. Therefore, in a planar light source device using a light guide plate, it may become difficult that light of point light sources enters the light guide plate, and the quality of display may be reduced due to a decrease in brightness, non-uniformity in brightness, and so on. 
         [0009]    Meanwhile, in order to suppress a shift of the position of the connector, it may be considered to fix the FPC by using a general double-stick tape. However, when a connector of another electronic component is inserted into or pulled out from the connector of the FPC, an external force may applied to the double-stick tape in the connector insertion or pulling direction (shearing direction), and then the FPC may shift in the adhesive interface of the double-stick tape. Also, if a double-stick tape having a strong adhesive strength is selected, other problems such as an increase in the cost or thickness may occur. 
         [0010]    In view of the above, this disclosure provides at least a planar light source device to suppress the position of an FPC of the planar light source device from shifting in the vicinity of a connector formed at the FPC due to an external force applied when another connector is inserted into or pulled out from the connector of the FPC. 
         [0011]    A planar light source device of this disclosure comprises: a point light source that emits light; a circuit board that has a mounting portion, on which the point light source mounted, and a fixing portion, on which a connector supplying electric power to the point light source is mounted; and a frame that holds the circuit board with the point light source, wherein the circuit board has a protruding portion that protrudes from an end portion of the fixing portion, and wherein the fixing portion of the circuit board is fixed at an inner portion of the frame, and wherein the protruding portion of the circuit board is fixed at an outer portion of the frame, which is opposite to the inner portion of the fixing portion. 
         [0012]    According to the configuration of this disclosure, it is possible to suppress the position of the circuit board (FPC) of the planar light source device from shifting in the vicinity of a connector formed at the circuit board due to an external force applied when another connector is inserted into or pulled out from the connector of the circuit board, and thus it is possible to achieve a reliable planar light source device and display device. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0013]    The foregoing and additional features and characteristics of this disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed descriptions considered with the reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
           [0014]      FIG. 1  is an exploded perspective view illustrating a display device according to this disclosure; 
           [0015]      FIG. 2  is an exploded perspective view illustrating a planar light source device according to this disclosure; 
           [0016]      FIG. 3  is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a part of an FPC for a planar light source device according to a first illustrative embodiment; 
           [0017]      FIGS. 4A and 4B  are enlarged perspective views illustrating a part of the FPC for a planar light source device according to the first illustrative embodiment; 
           [0018]      FIG. 5  is an enlarged view illustrating a planar light source device according to the first illustrative embodiment; 
           [0019]      FIG. 6  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of the planar light source device according to the first illustrative embodiment as viewed from its rear face; 
           [0020]      FIG. 7  is a cross-sectional view illustrating the planar light source device of  FIG. 6  taken along a line A-A; 
           [0021]      FIG. 8  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of an FPC according to a modification of the first illustrative embodiment; 
           [0022]      FIG. 9  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of an FPC according to another modification of the first illustrative embodiment; 
           [0023]      FIGS. 10A to 10C  are enlarged views illustrating a part of an FPC for a planar light source device according to a second illustrative embodiment; 
           [0024]      FIG. 11  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of a planar light source device according to the second illustrative embodiment; 
           [0025]      FIG. 12  is another enlarged view illustrating the part of the planar light source device according to the second illustrative embodiment; 
           [0026]      FIG. 13  is a cross-sectional view illustrating the planar light source device of  FIG. 12  taken along a line D-D. 
           [0027]      FIG. 14  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of the planar light source device according to the second illustrative embodiment; 
           [0028]      FIG. 15  is another enlarged view illustrating the part of the planar light source device according to the second illustrative embodiment; 
           [0029]      FIGS. 16A and 16B  are enlarged views illustrating a part of an FPC for a planar light source device according to a third illustrative embodiment; 
           [0030]      FIG. 17  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of a planar light source device according to the third illustrative embodiment; 
           [0031]      FIG. 18  is another enlarged view illustrating the part of the planar light source device according to the third illustrative embodiment; 
           [0032]      FIG. 19  is a cross-sectional view illustrating the planar light source device of  FIG. 18  taken along a line E-E; 
           [0033]      FIG. 20  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of a planar light source device according to a fourth illustrative embodiment; 
           [0034]      FIG. 21  is a cross-sectional view illustrating the planar light source device of  FIG. 20  taken along a line F-F; 
           [0035]      FIG. 22  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of a planar light source device according to a fifth illustrative embodiment; and 
           [0036]      FIG. 23  is an enlarged view illustrating another part of the planar light source device according to the fifth illustrative embodiment. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0037]    A configuration of a display device according to this disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference symbol represents the similar components. 
         [0038]      FIG. 1  is an exploded perspective view illustrating a configuration of a display device using a planar light source device according to this disclosure,  FIG. 2  is an exploded perspective view illustrating a configuration of a planar light source device, and  FIG. 3  is an enlarged perspective view illustrating a part of an FPC which is disposed in a planar light source device.  FIGS. 4A and 4B  are enlarged perspective views illustrating a part of an FPC, which is disposed in a planar light source device. More specifically,  FIG. 4A  is an enlarged view as viewed from a face having a connector mounted thereon, and  FIG. 4B  is an enlarged view as viewed from the opposite face of the connector mounting face.  FIG. 5  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of a planar light source device,  FIG. 6  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of the planar light source device as viewed from its rear face, and  FIG. 7  is a cross-sectional view illustrating the planar light source device of  FIG. 6  taken along a line A-A. 
       First Illustrative Embodiment 
     &lt;Display Device&gt; 
       [0039]    As shown in  FIG. 1 , a display device  100  of this disclosure includes a display element  60  disposed on a planar light source device  50 , which irradiates the display element  60  with light from the rear face. The display element  60  and the planar light source device  50  are joined by an upper frame  70 , so that the display device  100  is configured. 
       &lt;Planar Light Source Device&gt; 
       [0040]    Next, the planar light source device  50  will be described with reference to  FIG. 2 . The planar light source device  50  includes an FPC  1  having a plurality of light sources for emitting light, and the planar light source device  50  is disposed to face an incident face  2   a  which is a side face of a light guide plate  2 . Light enters the incident face  2   a , propagates in the light guide plate  2 , and exits from an exit face  2   b . Optical sheets  3  are provided on the exit face  2   b  of the light guide plate  2 , and a reflective sheet  4  is provided on the opposite face  2   c  of the exit face of the light guide plate  2  to. Also, the FPC  1  having the light sources mounted thereon, the light guide plate  2 , the optical sheets  3 , and the reflective sheet  4  are accommodated in a lower frame  5 , and are sandwiched between the lower frame  5  and an intermediate frame  6 , whereby the planar light source device  50  is configured. The intermediate frame  6  has an opening  6   a  formed at a position corresponding to the exit face  2   b  of the light guide plate  2 , and planar light exits from the opening  6   a . The size of the opening  6   a  is set so that the opening  6   a  is positioned in the inner side more than the outer circumference of the light guide plate  2 . 
       &lt;FPC&gt; 
       [0041]    As shown in  FIGS. 3 to 5 , the FPC  1  used in the first illustrative embodiment is made of a flexible film or the like, and the FPC  1  includes a mounting portion if having a plurality of point light sources  7  such as LEDs mounted thereon, so that the point light sources  7  are aligned almost in line. Also, the FPC  1  includes a wiring pattern formed on a mounting face of the mounting portion  1   f , which supplies electric power to the point light sources  7 , and a fixing portion  1   a  provided at its end portion, on which a connector  8  to be fixed by soldering. In the first illustrative embodiment, the mounting face of the mounting portion  1   f , the wiring-pattern forming face, and the face of the fixing portion  1   a  for fixing the connector  8  are formed at the same face. 
         [0042]    Further, as shown in  FIG. 3 , at the FPC  1 , a protruding portion  10  is configured by a first protruding portion  1   b  and a second protruding portion  1   c  protruding from an end portion of the fixing portion  1   a . The protruding portion  10  (the first protruding portion  1   b  and the second protruding portion  1   c ) protrudes from an opposite side  1   d  of the fixing portion  1   a , which is opposite to one side close to a insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8  to connect with another connector, toward the opposite to the insertion hole  8   a . In addition, as shown in  FIGS. 4A and 4B , a bent portion  1   d  is provided between the fixing portion  1   a  and the second protruding portion  1   c , and a bent portion  1   e  is provided between the second protruding portion  1   c  and the first protruding portion  1   b . Therefore, the first protruding portion  1   b  faces the fixing portion  1   a  via the second protruding portion  1   c.    
         [0043]    Next, a configuration in which the FPC  1  is disposed in the planar light source device  50  will be described with reference to  FIGS. 5 to 7 . As shown in  FIG. 5 , the FPC  1  is disposed at the lower frame  5 , and is fixed thereto by a double-stick tape (not shown). Also, the mounting portion if of the FPC  1  having the point light sources  7  disposed thereon is disposed along an inner portion  51  so that the point light sources  7  face the incident face  2   a  of the light guide plate  2  shown in  FIG. 2 . Further, the connector fixing portion  1   a  for the connector  8  is also disposed at an inner portion  51  of the lower frame  5 . As shown in  FIG. 5 , the FPC  1  is bent so that the mounting portion  1   f  and the connector fixing portion  1   a  are provided over the adjacent inner portions  51  of the lower frame  5 . However, the FPC  1  may be provided along one inner portion  51  without being bent. The FPC  1  may be provided on the bottom of the lower frame  5 . 
         [0044]    The bottom of the lower frame  5  has a hole  52  formed at a position at the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8 . This hole  52  is disposed corresponding to the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8 , and the fixing portion  1   a  is fixed to a inner portion  51 . Also, the first protruding portion  1   b  protruding from the fixing portion la toward the opposite of the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8  is bent by the bent portions  1   d  and  1   e , and then the first protruding portion  1   b  is disposed to face the outer portion  53  of the lower frame  5 , which is opposite to the inner portion  51 , and is fixed to the outer portion  53 . Further, the second protruding portion  1   c  is disposed at a connecting portion  54  of the lower frame  5  for connecting between the inner portion  51  and the outer portion  53 . According to this configuration, in the vicinity of the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1 , the FPC  1  is wound around the side portion of the lower frame  5 . That is, the side portion of the lower frame  5  is surrounded by the fixing portion  1   a , the first protruding portion  1   b , and the second protruding portion  1   c , and then is fixed to the side portion of the lower frame  5  by the double-stick tape. 
         [0045]    Also, as shown in  FIG. 7 , the intermediate frame  6  configuring the planar light source device  50  has a protruding portion  61  formed at a position to face with a face  8   b  of the connector  8 , which is disposed to opposite to the insertion hole  8   a . According to this configuration, when the planar light source device  50  is configured, the face  8   b  of the connector  8  is disposed to face the protruding portion  61  of the upper frame. 
         [0046]    The effect of the planar light source device of the first illustrative embodiment will be described. 
         [0047]    In  FIG. 7 , the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  is fixed to the inner portion  51  of the lower frame  5  by facial adhesion using the double-stick tape, so that the rear face of the fixing portion  1   a  and the inner portion  51  are fixed in a vertical direction. In case that a connector  81  of another electronic component is pulled out in the connection state, in which the connector  81  connects the connector  8  fixed to the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1 , the connector  8  receives a strong force B in the pulling direction of the connector  81  (in other words, in the opposite direction to the insertion direction of the connector  8 ). The force B is transmitted from the connector  8  to the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1 . However, since the first protruding portion  1   b  protruding from the end portion of the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  is fixed to the outer portion  53 , which is the opposite face of the inner portion  51  of the lower frame  5 , via the second protruding portion  1   c , it is possible to sufficiently ensure the adhesion area with the lower frame  5  in the vicinity of the fixing portion  1   a  of the connector  8 . Therefore, it is possible to suppress the FPC  1  in the vicinity of the connector  8  from peeling off the lower frame  5  and shifting. 
         [0048]    Due to the force B, a force (shearing force) is applied to the connector fixing portion  1   a , mainly in a direction parallel with the inner portion  51 , that is, a direction in which the adhesive face of the double-stick tape used for fixing the fixing portion  1   a  to the inner portion  51  of the lower frame  5  shifts. Also, if the force is transmitted to the second protruding portion  1   c  adjacent to the fixing portion  1   a , a force (compressive stress) is applied to the connecting portion  54  of the lower frame  5  in a vertical direction. Further, since the first protruding portion  1   b  is fixed to the outer portion  53 , which is the opposite face of the inner portion  51 , by face adhesion, it is possible to suppress a force (shearing force) in a direction in which the fixing portion  1   a  and the inner portion  51  of the lower frame  5  shift with respect to each other. 
         [0049]    If a force C is applied in a direction in which the connector  81  of another electronic component is inserted into the connector  8  fixed to the FPC  1 , since the FPC  1  is fixed to the inner portion  51  of the lower frame  5  by adhesion using the double-stick tape, a shift of the connector  8  is suppressed. Also, in this disclosure, since the face  8   b  of the connector  8 , which is disposed to opposite to the insertion hole  8   a , is disposed to face the protruding portion  61  of the intermediate frame  6 , the intermediate frame  6  receives a force by the protruding portion  61  via the face  8   b . Therefore, it is possible to suppress a shift of the connector  8  and a shift of the FPC  1 . 
         [0050]    As described above, according to the planar light source device of the first illustrative embodiment, the protruding portion  10  configured by the second protruding portion  1   c  and the first protruding portion  1   b  is formed from the end portion of the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1 , is disposed on the inner portions  51 , the connecting portion  54 , and the outer portion  53  of the lower frame  5  so that the FPC  1  surrounds the side portion of the lower frame  5 , and then the protruding portion  10  is fixed to the lower frame  5 . In this way, the adhesion area is ensured, so that a shearing stress applied on the fixing portion  1   a  due to the force B applied in the direction in which the connector  81  is pulled out from the connector  8  is distributed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  from shifting from the lower frame  5 . Also, since the first protruding portion  1   b  is fixed to the outer portion  53 , which is the opposite face of the inner portion  51 , so as to suppress the force applied to the fixing portion  1   a , it is possible to suppress the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  from shifting from the lower frame  5 . 
         [0051]    Accordingly, in the planar light source device  50 , it is possible to suppress a shift of the position the FPC  1  (the fixing portion  1   a ) in the vicinity of the connector  8 . Therefore, the connector  81  of another electronic component can be connected to the connector  8  in an accurate state (for example, an oblique state), electric power can be supplied to the point light sources  7 , or damage to the connectors can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to configure a reliable planar light source device  50 . 
         [0052]    Also, since the face  8   b  of the connector  8 , which is disposed to opposite to the insertion hole  8   a , is supported to the protruding portion  61  of the intermediate frame  6 , it is possible to suppress the connector  8  from shifting due to the force C applied in the insertion direction of the connector  81  of another electronic component. 
         [0053]    Further, since it is possible to suppress a shift of the position of the FPC  1  (the fixing portion  1   a ) in the vicinity of the connector  8 , it is possible to suppress the connector  8  from moving away from the connector  81  when connecting between the connectors  8  and  81 . Therefore, it is possible to more reliably connect the connectors. 
         [0054]      FIGS. 8 and 9  are enlarged views illustrating a part of FPC  1  according to modifications of the first illustrative embodiment. In the first illustrative embodiment, the first protruding portion  1   b  and the second protruding portion  1   c  provided in the vicinity of the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  protrude from the opposite side  1   d  of the fixing portion  1   a , which is opposite to one side close to the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8 , toward the opposite of the insertion hole  8   a . However, as shown in  FIG. 8 , another protruding portion may also be provided on the opposite side to the first protruding portion  1   b  and the second protruding portion  1   c  at the fixing portion  1   a  of the connector  8 . A third protruding portion  1   b   1  may be formed at one side close to the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8  via a fourth protruding portion  1   c   1  to wound around a side portion of the lower frame  5  so as to surround the side portion of the lower frame  5 , and is fixed to the side portion of the lower frame  5 . According to this configuration, even if a force is applied to the connector  8  of the FPC  1  in the insertion direction C or the pulling direction B of the connector  81  of another electronic component in  FIG. 7 , it is possible to suppress a shift of the position the FPC  1  in the vicinity of the connector  8 . Also, as shown in  FIG. 9 , the first protruding portion  1   b  and the second protruding portion  1   c  provided at the opposite side  1   d  of one side close to the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8 , and a third protruding portion  1   b   3  and a fourth protruding portion  1   c   3  provided at the one side close to the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8  may protrude from asymmetrical positions to not correspond to each other, in opposite directions. According to this configuration, the first and second protruding portions  1   b   2  and  1   c   2  and the third and fourth protruding portions  1   b   3  and  1   c   3  provided at the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  are disposed to surround the side portion of the lower frame  5  without overlapping each other. Therefore, it is possible to ensure an adhesive strength. 
       Second Illustrative Embodiment 
       [0055]      FIGS. 10A to 10C  are enlarged views of an FPC  1  for a planar light source device of a second illustrative embodiment. More specifically,  FIG. 10A  is a front view of the FPC  1 ,  FIG. 10B  is a side view of the FPC  1 , and  FIG. 10C  is a rear view of the FPC  1 .  FIG. 11  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of the planar light source device of the second illustrative embodiment before the FPC  1  is disposed,  FIG. 12  is an enlarged view illustrating the part of the planar light source device of the second illustrative embodiment after the FPC  1  is disposed, and  FIG. 13  is a cross-sectional view illustrating the planar light source device of  FIG. 12  taken along a line D-D. Further,  FIGS. 14 and 15  are enlarged views illustrating a part of the planar light source device  50  where the FPC  1  having a plate-shaped member  9  is disposed at the side portion of the lower frame  5 . More specifically,  FIG. 14  shows a state before the FPC  1  is disposed, and  FIG. 15  shows a state after the FPC  1  is disposed at the lower frame  5 . 
         [0056]    The planar light source device  50  of the first illustrative embodiment has the configuration in which the protruding portion  10  configured by the first protruding portion  1   b  and the second protruding portion  1   c  is provided from the end portion of the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  to wound around the inner portions  51 , the connecting portion  54 , and the outer portion  53  of the lower frame  5  so as to surround the side portion of the lower frame  5 , and then is fixed to the side portion of the lower frame  5 . However, in the second illustrative embodiment, as shown in  FIGS. 10A to 13 , the plate-shaped member  9  is provided on a reverse face  12 , which is opposite to a right face  11  of the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1 . Also, at the lower frame  5  facing the plate-shaped member  9 , a recess  55  having a shape corresponding to the plate-shaped member  9  is provided, and the plate-shaped member  9  is fit into the recess  55 . The other configuration is the similar as that of the first illustrative embodiment, and thus only a different effect of the planar light source device according to the second illustrative embodiment will be described below. 
         [0057]    As shown in  FIGS. 10A to 10C , the FPC  1  for the planar light source device of the second illustrative embodiment includes the connector  8  fixed to the right face  11  of the fixing portion  1   a , and the plate-shaped member  9  provided on the reverse face  12  which is the opposite face of the right face  11 . The plate-shaped member  9  is attached in corresponding to the position where the connector  8  is disposed. The plate-shaped member  9  is adhered and fixed to the reverse face  12  of the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  by using an adhesive  15 , which has an adhesive strength stronger than that of a double-stick tape  13  for attaching the FPC  1  to the lower frame  5 . 
         [0058]    The plate-shaped member  9  is a plate-shaped member having a thickness of 0.5 mm to 0.8 mm, and the plate-shaped member  9  is formed in a rectangular shape, for example. Also, the plate-shaped member  9  is made of a material including resins or metals. 
         [0059]    Further, as shown in  FIGS. 11 to 13 , at the position of the lower frame  5  where the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  is disposed, the recess  55  having a shape correspond to the plate-shaped member  9  is formed. The recess  55  is formed in a rectangular shape to correspond to the plate-shaped member  9  formed in the rectangular shape and has a size larger than that of the plate-shaped member  9 . 
         [0060]    When the FPC  1  is disposed at the lower frame  5 , the FPC  1  is fixed to the inner portions  51  of the lower frame  5  by the double-stick tape  13 . The plate-shaped member  9  attached corresponding to the position of connector  8  is attached to fit into the recess  55 . 
         [0061]    As shown in  FIGS. 14 and 15 , similarly to the first illustrative embodiment, the FPC  1  is disposed along the inner portions  51  of the lower frame  5  so that the point light sources  7  of the mounting portion if face the incident face  2   a  of the light guide plate  2  shown in  FIG. 2 . Further, the connector fixing portion  1   a  is disposed at the inner portion  51  of the lower frame  5 , and the plate-shaped member  9  is accommodated in the recess  55 .  FIGS. 14 and 15  show an example in which the FPC  1  is bent so that the mounting portion  1   f  and the connector fixing portion  1   a  are provided over the adjacent inner portions  51  of the lower frame  5 . However, the FPC  1  may be provided along one inner portion  51  without being bent. The FPC  1  may be provided at the bottom of the lower frame  5 . 
         [0062]    Next, the effect of the second illustrative embodiment will be described with reference to  FIG. 13 . In case that the connector  81  of another electronic component is pulled out in the connection state, in which the connector  81  connects with the connector  8  fixed to the FPC  1 , the connector  8  receives a strong force B in the pulling direction of the connector  81  (the opposite direction to the insertion direction of the connector  81 ), and the force is transmitted from the connector  8  to the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1 . In this case, a shearing stress is applied to the adhesive faces of the double-stick tape  13  having the FPC  1  and the lower frame  5  fixed thereon, and a force is applied to move the plate-shaped member  9  in the direction of the force B. On the other hand, since a side face  9   a  of the plate-shaped member  9  is disposed to face a side face  55   a  of the recess  55  of the lower frame  5  in the vicinity of the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8 , the side face  9   a  of the plate-shaped member  9  abuts on the side face  55   a  of the recess  55 . The adhesive  15  fixing the plate-shaped member  9  to the FPC  1  is stronger than the double-stick tape  13 , so that the movement of the FPC  1  is restricted by the abutting of the side face  9   a  of the plate-shaped member  9  and the side face  55   a  of the recess  55 . Therefore, it is possible to suppress a shift of the FPC  1  with respect to the lower frame  5  and a shift of the connector  8 . 
         [0063]    In case that the force C is applied in the insertion direction of the connector  81  as another electronic component, the side face  9   a  of the plate-shaped member  9  abuts on the side face  55   a  of the recess  55  of the lower frame  5  positioned far from the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8  so that the movement of the plate-shaped member  9  is suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the same effects. 
         [0064]    As described above, according to the planar light source device of the second illustrative embodiment, the plate-shaped member  9  provided on the reverse face  12  of the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  is fit into the recess  55  of the lower frame  5  corresponding to the plate-shaped member  9 . Therefore, it is possible to suppress a shift of the FPC  1  and the movement of the connector  8  due to an external force applied to the connector  8 . 
         [0065]    Further, at the lower frame  5 , the recess  55  is formed at a position corresponding to the plate-shaped member  9 . However, holes (not shown) may be formed. In case that holes are provided at the lower frame  5 , since the holes can be formed from any one of the inner and outer faces, the manufacturing is easier as compared to the case of forming the recess  55 . 
       Third Illustrative embodiment 
       [0066]      FIGS. 16A and 16B  are enlarged views illustrating a part of an FPC  1  of a third illustrative embodiment,  FIG. 17  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of a planar light source device of the third illustrative embodiment before the FPC  1  is disposed,  FIG. 18  is an enlarged view illustrating the part of the planar light source device of the third illustrative embodiment after the FPC is disposed, and  FIG. 19  is a cross-sectional view illustrating the planar light source device of  FIG. 18  taken along a line E-E. In the second illustrative embodiment, the plate-shaped member  9  is provided on the reverse face  12 , which is the opposite face of the right face  11  of the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1 , and the recess  55  is provided in a shape corresponding to the plate-shaped member  9  so that the FPC  1  is disposed. However, in the third illustrative embodiment, as shown in  FIGS. 16A to 19 , bent portions  1   g  and  1   h  are provided between the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  and the mounting portion  1   f  having the point light sources  7  disposed thereon. The FPC  1  has a step, and the connector fixing portion  1   a  is arranged in the recess  55  of the lower frame  5 . Different components and effects of the planar light source device according to the third illustrative embodiment from the first or second illustrative embodiment will be described below. 
         [0067]    As shown in  FIGS. 16A and 16B , the FPC  1  to be disposed in the planar light source device of the third illustrative embodiment has the step between the connector fixing portion  1   a  and the mounting portion if of the FPC  1  by the bent portions  1   g  and  1   h . Further, as shown in  FIGS. 17 and 18 , the fixing portion  1   a  for the connector  8  having the step is arranged in the recess  55  of the lower frame  5 . As shown in  FIG. 19 , the reverse face  12  of the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  with the step is attached in the recess  55  by the double-stick tape  13 . Further, a side face  14  of the FPC  1  is disposed to face the side face  55   a  of the recess  55 . 
         [0068]    As shown in  FIG. 19 , since the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  with the step is attached in the recess  55  of the lower frame  5 , even if the connector  81  of another electronic component is inserted into or pulled out from the connector  8  and then the external force B or C is applied, the movement of the FPC  1  is restricted by the face adhesion using the double-stick tape  13 . Also, even if an external force is applied to the double-stick tape  13 , since the side face  14  of the FPC  1  is disposed to face the side face  55   a  of the recess  55  so that the side face  14  of the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  abuts on the recess  55 , it is possible to suppress a shift of the FPC  1  with respect to the lower frame  5  and a shift of the connector  8 . 
         [0069]    Further, since the FPC  1  with the step is arranged in the recess  55  and is attached to the recess  55  by the double-stick tape  13 , it is possible to suppress an increase in the thickness of the lower frame  5 . 
       Fourth Illustrative embodiment 
       [0070]      FIG. 20  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of a planar light source device according to a fourth illustrative embodiment, and  FIG. 21  is a cross-sectional view illustrating the planar light source device of  FIG. 20  taken along a line F-F. In the third illustrative embodiment, the bent portions  1   g  and  1   h  are provided between the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  and the mounting portion  1   f  having the point light sources  7  disposed thereon, and the connector fixing portion  1   a  is arranged in the recess  55  of the lower frame  5 . However, in the fourth illustrative embodiment, as shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21 , a recess  56  provided at the lower frame  5  has a bottom  56   a  having an inclination with respect to an upper portion  56   b , and the connector  8  is obliquely disposed. Different components and effects of the planar light source device according to the fourth illustrative embodiment from the above-mentioned first to third illustrative embodiments will be described below. 
         [0071]    Similarly to the FPC  1  used in the third illustrative embodiment, the FPC  1  to be disposed in the planar light source device of the fourth illustrative embodiment has a step between the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  and the mounting portion  1   f  by the bent portions  1   g  and  1   h  as shown in  FIG. 20 . Further, as shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21 , the connector fixing portion  1   a  with the step is arranged in the recess  56  of the lower frame  5  having the bottom  56   a  with the inclination. The recess  56  is inclined with respect to the upper portion  56   b , and the face  8   b  of the connector  8 , which is disposed to opposite to the insertion hole  8   a , is disposed on the bottom  56   a  with an inclined face. In  FIG. 21 , the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector  8  is disposed at a position higher than the opposite face  8   b  of the insertion hole  8   a  of the connector. Further, as shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21 , the reverse face  12  of the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  with the step is attached in the recess  56  by the double-stick tape  13 . The side face  14  of the FPC  1  is disposed to face a side face  56   a  of the recess  56 . 
         [0072]    As shown in  FIG. 21 , since the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  with the step is attached in the recess  56  of the lower frame  5  having the inclination, even if the connector  81  of another electronic component is inserted into or pulled out from the connector  8  and then the external force C is applied, the movement of the FPC  1  is restricted by the face adhesion using the double-stick tape  13 . If the external force C is applied to the double-stick tape  13 , since the side face  14  of the FPC  1  is disposed to face the side face  56   a  of the recess  56  and the side face  56   a  of the recess  56  abuts on the side face  14  of the FPC  1 , the movement of the FPC  1  is restricted. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a shift of the FPC  1  with respect to the lower frame  5  and a shift of the connector  8 . 
       Fifth Illustrative embodiment 
       [0073]      FIG. 22  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of an FPC  1  according to a fifth illustrative embodiment, and  FIG. 23  is an enlarged view illustrating a part of a planar light source device. In the fourth illustrative embodiment, the recess  56  of the lower frame  5  has the bottom  56   a  with the inclination with respect to the upper portion  56   b , and accommodates the FPC  1  with the step. In the fifth illustrative embodiment, the FPC  1  is bent along a bent portion  1   m  so that the fixing portion  1   a  is inclined, and a bottom face of a recess  57  corresponding to the fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1  has an inclined face. Different components and effects of the planar light source device according to the fifth illustrative embodiment from the above-mentioned first to fourth illustrative embodiments will be described below. 
         [0074]    As shown in  FIGS. 22 and 23 , the FPC  1  to be disposed in the planar light source device of the fifth illustrative embodiment is bent along the bent portion  1   m , instead of the step portions provided in the third and fourth illustrative embodiments. Therefore, the connector fixing portion  1   a  is inclined with respect to the mounting portion  1   f  of the point light sources  7 . Further, the fixing portion  1   a  is accommodated in the recess  57  of the lower frame  5  with the inclination. The reverse face  12  of the fixing portion  1   a  is attached by the double-stick tape. According to this configuration, even if an external force is applied when the connector  81  of another electronic component is inserted into or pulled out from the connector  8 , the movement of the FPC  1  is restricted by the face adhesion using the double-stick tape. Further, since a side face  57   a  of the recess  57  abuts on the side face  14  of the connector fixing portion  1   a  of the FPC  1 , it is possible to suppress a shift of the FPC  1  with respect to the lower frame  5  and a shift of the connector  8 . 
         [0075]    Also, since the FPC  1  is inclined along the bent portion  1   m , the manufacturing is easier as compared to the third and fourth illustrative embodiments in which the step portions are formed. 
         [0076]    This disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned illustrative embodiments, but the illustrative embodiments can be appropriately modified or combined within the scope of this disclosure. For example, the FPC  1  may be fixed to the lower frame  5  by not only the double-stick tape but also engaging and the like.