Patent ID: 7420629

Claim:
An LCD device having a direct-type backlight comprising: an LCD panel for displaying an image; a plurality of fluorescent lamps disposed below the LCD panel at fixed intervals in an area substantially corresponding to the LCD panel; a first diffusion plate and a first optical sheet attached to the LCD panel such that the first diffusion plate and the first optical sheet are disposed between the LCD panel and the plurality of fluorescent lamps; at least two heat protection plates disposed between the first diffusion plate and optical sheet and the plurality of fluorescent lamps; a case supporting the plurality of fluorescent lamps and at least two of the heat protection plates, wherein at least two heat protection plates are disposed in the case and contact the case; a first open area disposed between at least two heat protection plates and the LCD panel; a second open area disposed between the at least two heat protection plates; and a third open area disposed between the at least two heat protection plates and the plurality of fluorescent lamps.