Backlight unit and liquid crystal display apparatus having the same

摘要

A backlight unit, light guide panel (50), and liquid crystal display (LCD) apparatus having the same are provided. The backlight unit includes a light guide panel (50) which comprises a plurality of patterns (55) to scatter light forward on a bottom surface, and one or more fixing grooves (51) on an edge area; a light source unit (42) which is disposed on a side surface of the light guide panel, and emits light towards the light guide panel; and a supporting member which supports the light guide panel, and comprises one ore more fixing protrusions (73) being inserted into the fixing groove, wherein the amount of patterns formed on a darkness occurring area adjacent to the fixing groove is increased compared to that on an adjacent area, and the amount of patterns formed on a bright line occurring area adjacent to the fixing groove is decreased compared to that on an adjacent area.