Front lighting unit including metal layer on protective cover for concealing adhesive that attaches light guide and protective cover

摘要

A front lighting unit comprises a protective member fixedly attached to one side of a light conductive member to define therebetween a closed space. This closed space provides seal between the light conductive member and the protective member. A liquid crystal display incorporating the front lighting unit comprises a reflective liquid crystal panel. The light conductive a member is fixedly attached to one side of the liquid crystal panel.