Improvement of the microprism distribution expression of an integrated light guide plate

摘要

In our lab, the coefficient relational expressions called A(L, H), B(L, H), and C(L, H) between the coefficients in the microprism distribution expression and the structural parameters of the integrated light guide plate, which is to realize high luminance uniformity, have been proposed previously. Yet, there are some deficiencies in these coefficient relational expressions, such as numerical item redundancy and inconspicuous physical characterization. On this basis, the revised coefficient relational expressions of A(L, H), B(L, H), and C(L, H) are further studied. As a result, the numerical items of A(L, H), B(L, H), and C(L, H) are reduced by one-quarter, one-third, and one-half, respectively. The redundant high-order items are reduced, and C(L, H) is no longer a piecewise function. After revision, the effect of each numerical item on the coefficient values is highlighted, and it makes the physical characterization of each numerical term clearer. Moreover, by applying the revised coefficient relational expressions to acquire the microprism distribution, the luminance uniformities of all designed integrated backlight modules of 7.0 in. or less in size are totally higher than 85%. Taking a 5.0 in. integrated backlight module as an example, the performance of the integrated backlight module designed by the revised coefficient relational expressions is also improved over that before the revision. It verifies the correctness, effectiveness, and universality of the revised coefficient relational expressions, which will save a lot of design time. (C) 2019 Optical Society of America