Abstract: An exemplary optical plate includes a first transparent layer (21), a second transparent layer (23) and a light diffusion layer (22). The first transparent layer includes an outer surface (210) and a plurality of semi-spherical protrusions (211) protruding out from the outer surface. The second transparent layer includes an outer surface (230) and a plurality of conical frustum-shaped depressions (231) defined at the outer surface. The first transparent, the light diffusion layer, and the second transparent are integrally formed, with the first transparent layer in immediate contact with the light diffusion layer, and the second transparent layer in immediate contact with the light diffusion layer. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin (221) and a plurality of diffusion particles (222) dispersed in the transparent matrix resin.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a first transparent layer (21), a second transparent layer (23) and a light diffusion layer (22). The first transparent layer includes an outer surface (210) and a plurality of spherical protrusions (211) protruding out from the outer surface. The second transparent layer includes an outer surface (230) and a plurality of micro protrusions (231) protruding out from the outer surface. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed with the first and second transparent layers and is between the first and second transparent layers. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin (221) and a plurality of diffusion particles (222) dispersed in the transparent matrix resin. An exemplary backlight module (200) employing the optical plate is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate includes a first transparent layer (21), a second transparent layer (23) and a light diffusion layer (22). The first transparent layer includes an outer surface (210) and a plurality of spherical protrusions (211) protruding out from the outer surface. The second transparent layer includes an outer surface (230) and a plurality of conical frustum protrusions (231) protruding out from the outer surface. The first transparent, the light diffusion layer, and the second transparent are integrally formed, with the first transparent layer in immediate contact with the light diffusion layer, and the second transparent layer in immediate contact with the light diffusion layer. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin (221) and a plurality of diffusion particles (222) dispersed in the transparent matrix resin.

Abstract: An optical plate includes a first transparent layer, a second transparent layer and a light diffusion layer between the first and second transparent layers. The first transparent layer, the light diffusion layer, and the second transparent layer are integrally formed, with the first transparent layer in immediate contact with the light diffusion layer, and the second transparent layer in immediate contact with the light diffusion layer. The first transparent layer defines a plurality of V-shaped protrusions protruding out from an outer surface distalmost from the first transparent layer. The second transparent layer defines a plurality of conical frustum depressions at an outer surface thereof distalmost from the first transparent layer.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate includes a first transparent layer, a second transparent layer and a light diffusion layer. The light diffusion layer is between the first and second transparent layers. The light diffusion layer, the first and second transparent layers are integrally formed. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin and a plurality of diffusion particles dispersed in the transparent matrix resin. The first transparent layer includes a plurality of first V-shaped protrusions at an outer surface distalmost from the second transparent layer. The second transparent layer includes a plurality of second V-shaped protrusions at an outer surface distalmost from the first transparent layer. A direct type backlight module using the optical plate is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a transparent layer (21) and a light diffusion layer (22). The transparent layer includes a light input interface (211), a light output surface (212) on an opposite side of the transparent layer to the light input interface, and a plurality of protrusions (213) formed at the light output surface. Each of the protrusions is conical frustum-shaped. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed in immediate contact with the light input interface of the transparent layer. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin (221) and a plurality of diffusion particles (222) dispersed in the transparent matrix resin.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a transparent layer (21) and a light diffusion layer (22). The transparent layer includes a light input interface (211), a light output surface (212) on an opposite side of the transparent layer to the light input interface, and a plurality of recesses (213) defined at the light output surface. Each of the recesses has a flat innermost end and is conical frustum-shaped. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed in immediate contact with the light input interface of the transparent layer. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin (221) and a plurality of diffusion particles (222) dispersed in the transparent matrix resin.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a transparent layer (21) and a light diffusion layer (23). The transparent layer includes a light input interface (211), a light output surface (213) opposite to the light input interface, and plural elongated protrusions (215) defined at the light output surface (213). Each two adjacent elongated protrusions (215) cooperatively define a trough therebetween. At least one of a top portion of each of the elongated protrusions and a bottom portion of each of the troughs is curved. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed with the transparent layer adjacent to the light input interface. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resins (231) and plural diffusion particles (233) dispersed in the transparent matrix resins. A method for making the optical plate is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a transparent layer (21) and a light diffusion layer (22). The transparent layer includes a light input interface (211), a light output surface (212) opposite to the light input interface, and plural protrusions (213) formed at the light output surface. Each of the protrusions includes two conical frustums one adjoining another. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed with the transparent layer adjacent to the light input interface. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resins (221) and plural diffusion particles (222) dispersed in the transparent matrix resins. A method for making the optical plate is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a transparent layer (21) and a light diffusion layer (23). The transparent layer includes a light input interface (211), a light output surface (213) opposite to the light input interface, and a plurality of spherical depressions (215) defined at the light output surface. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed with the transparent layer adjacent to the light input interface. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resins (231) and a plurality of diffusion particles (233) dispersed in the transparent matrix resins. A method for making the optical plate is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a transparent layer (21) and a light diffusion layer (22). The transparent layer includes a light input interface (211), a light output surface (212) opposite to the light input interface, and a plurality of depressions (213) defined at the light output surface. The depressions including at least three sidewalls connecting with each other, wherein a transverse width of each sidewall of each depression progressively increasing along a direction away from the light input interface. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed in immediate contact with the light input interface of the transparent layer. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resin (221) and a plurality of diffusion particles (222) dispersed into the transparent matrix resins. A method for making an optical plate is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a transparent layer (21) and a light diffusion layer (22). The transparent layer includes a light input interface (211), a light output surface (212) opposite to the light input interface, and plural depressions (213) defined at the light output surface. Each of the depressions is composed of a plurality of inverted conical frustums. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed with the transparent layer adjacent to the light input interface. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resins (221) and plural diffusion particles (222) dispersed in the transparent matrix resins. A method for making the optical plate is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a transparent layer (21) and a light diffusion layer (22). The transparent layer includes a light input interface (211), a light output surface (212) opposite to the light input interface, and a plurality of V-shaped protrusions (213) protruding out from the light output surface. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed with the transparent layer adjacent to the light input interface. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resins (221) and a plurality of diffusion particles (223) dispersed in the transparent matrix resins. A method for making the optical plate is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary optical plate (20) includes a transparent layer (21) and a light diffusion layer (23). The transparent layer includes a light input interface (211), a light output surface (213) opposite to the light input interface, and a plurality of micro protrusions (215) defined in the light output surface. Each of the micro protrusions includes at least three side surfaces connecting with each other. A transverse width of each side surface decreases along a direction from a base end of the micro protrusion to a distal end of the micro protrusion. The light diffusion layer is integrally formed in immediate contact with the light input interface of the transparent layer. The light diffusion layer includes a transparent matrix resins (231) and a plurality of diffusion particles (233) dispersed into the transparent matrix resins. A method for making the optical plate is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary process for making a light guide includes the steps of: providing a transparent base sheet; punching the base sheet to form an array of first apertures therein; coating a melted resin material in the first apertures and making the melted resin material fill up the first apertures; solidifying the melted resin material to form a plurality of resin blocks; punching the base sheet to form an array of second apertures in the resin blocks, the second apertures configured for illuminating the keys via at least one light source; and trimming the base sheet with the second apertures to form a light guide. A light guide made by the process is also provided.

Abstract: A backlight module (1) includes a light source (92), a light guide plate (80), and a frame (60). The frame contains the light source and the light guide plate. The frame includes a base plate (65) defining a transflective region (651) and a plurality of holes (652) defined in the transflective region. A portion of light beams from the light source is reflected by the transflective region out one main face of the backlight module, and a remainder of the light beams passes through the transflective region to emit from another main face of the backlight module. The backlight module and frame provide a double-sided emitting structure for a double-sided LCD. This avoids the need for an expensive transflector.

Abstract: A frame includes a frame body and a plurality of fixing units. The frame body includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the peripheral of the base, the base and the sidewalls cooperatively forming a receiving cavity to receive the liquid crystal module. The fixing units are configured for enclosing the sidewalls and confining the liquid crystal module into the receiving cavity of the frame body. Each fixing unit is securely bounded with the liquid crystal module and the sidewall of the frame body respectively. A display device using the frame is also provided, which can be assembled efficiently and decreases the cost of materials.

Abstract: A method for making a backlight module frame includes: providing at least two starting components; welding the starting components at the edges to form a semi-manufactured frame; pressing the semi-manufactured frame to form a backlight module frame. The backlight module frame can be manufactured easily by said method and has smooth surfaces. Furthermore, the method can low the cost of material.

Abstract: A direct type backlight module (200) includes a substrate (231), a diffusion sheet (24) disposed above the substrate, a plurality of spacers (21) and a plurality of light sources (22). The spacers are disposed between the substrate and the diffusion sheet. Each spacer includes a bottom surface (211) contacting with the substrate. A groove (2114) is defined in the bottom surface, and a light incident surface (2112) is defined on inner surface of the groove. A pair of wings is disposed on two sides of the bottom surface for supporting the diffusion sheet. Each wing includes an outer side surface and an inner side surface, and a transflective film is formed on the inner side surfaces of the wing. The light sources are respectively disposed in the grooves.

Abstract: An injection molding system (10) generally includes a molding device (100), a mold controller (200), and a negative pressure apparatus (300). The molding device defines a molding cavity (160) and a plurality of cooling channels (110) therein and has a plurality of heating elements (120). The heating elements are used for heating the molding cavity to a determined temperature. A cooling medium is supplied in the cooling channels to cool the molding cavity. The negative pressure apparatus is used for keeping the cooling channels in a negative pressure state, thereby improving the fluidity of the cooling medium during heat removal and avoiding leaving a portion of the cooling medium in the cooling channels during heating. Accordingly, the negative pressure apparatus can effectively decrease the heating and cooling terms/lengths. A method for using this system to manufacture a product made from a thermoplastic material is also provided.