Cover window and display device having the cover window

Abstract

Provided are a cover window and a display device having the cover window. The cover window comprises: a transparent base layer including a speaker opening; a first printed layer disposed on a surface of the transparent base layer; a protective member disposed on the first printed layer; and a grid structure comprising a grid pattern and a grounding member connected to the grid pattern, wherein the grid pattern of the grid structure is inserted into the speaker opening, the grounding member of the grid structure is disposed outside the speaker opening, and the protective member comprises a protective film member disposed between the first printed layer and the grounding member.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to and the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2018-0109701, filed on September 13, 2018, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes as if fully set forth herein. Technical Field

[0002] Exemplary embodiments / implementations of the invention generally relate to a cover window and a display device having the same. Background Art

[0003] Recently, various mobile electronic devices using a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic light emitting diode display (OLED) as a display device have been used. Examples of such mobile electronic devices include mobile phones, navigation devices, digital cameras, electronic books, portable game consoles, and various terminals.

[0004] In a conventional display device used in such a mobile device, a transparent cover window is provided in front of a display panel to allow a user to view a display portion. The display panel is divided into a display area displaying an actual image and a non-display area surrounding the display area. The cover window is divided into a light-transmitting area corresponding to the display area and an opaque light-shielding area corresponding to the non-display area.

[0005] In addition to the display device, the mobile device also includes many components, such as a speaker, a camera, a proximity sensor, a physical button, an electrostatic button, and / or a microphone. These components are located above or behind the light shielding area of ​​the cover window, and various holes are formed in the cover window to allow these components to perform their functions. However, these holes can be used as a path for introducing external static electricity, and the display device may be damaged by the introduced static electricity.

[0006] The above information disclosed in this Background section is only for understanding the background of the inventive concept and therefore it may contain information that does not constitute the prior art. Summary of the invention

[0007] A device constructed according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a cover window including a grounding member capable of discharging static electricity introduced from the outside, and a display device having the cover window.

[0008] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention also provide a cover window capable of preventing or reducing deformation of a grounding member during an assembly process.

[0009] Additional features of the inventive concepts will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the inventive concepts.

[0010] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a cover window is provided. The cover window includes: a transparent base layer including a speaker opening; a first printed layer disposed on a surface of the transparent base layer; a protective member disposed on the first printed layer; and a mesh structure including a mesh pattern and a grounding member connected to the mesh pattern, wherein the mesh pattern of the mesh structure is inserted into the speaker opening, the grounding member of the mesh structure is disposed outside the speaker opening, and the protective member includes a protective film member disposed between the first printed layer and the grounding member.

[0011] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a display device is provided. The display device includes: a cover window including a speaker opening; a display panel disposed below the cover window; and an intermediate frame disposed below the display panel, wherein a grid structure including a grid pattern and a grounding member connected to the grid pattern is assembled to the speaker opening, and the grounding member contacts the intermediate frame.

[0012] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The accompanying drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the inventive concept. wherein, the accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are incorporated herein and constitute a part of this specification.

[0014] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0015] Figure 2 is a schematic bottom view of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0016] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0017] Figure 4A yes Figure 2 an enlarged view of portion “A”;

[0018] Figure 4B It is an enlarged view of the grounding component;

[0019] Figure 5 It is along Figure 4A A cross-sectional view taken along line BB';

[0020] Figure 6 It is along Figure 4A A cross-sectional view taken along line CC';

[0021] Figure 7 It is along Figure 4AA cross-sectional view taken along line D-D';

[0022] Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0023] Fig. 9 is based on Figure 8 An enlarged view of a notch portion of a cover window of an exemplary embodiment;

[0024] Fig.10 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0025] Fig.11 is based on Fig.10 An enlarged view of a notch portion of a cover window of an exemplary embodiment;

[0026] Fig.12 is a schematic bottom view of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0027] Fig.13 is based on Fig.12 An exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window of an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Fig.14 is based on Fig.12 An enlarged view of a portion "a" of a cover window of an exemplary embodiment;

[0029] Fig.15 It is along Fig.14 A cross-sectional view taken along line b-b';

[0030] Fig.16 It is along Fig.14 A cross-sectional view taken along line c-c';

[0031] Fig.17 It is along Fig.14 A cross-sectional view taken along line d-d';

[0032] Fig.18 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0033] Fig.19 is based on Fig.18 An enlarged view of a notch portion of a cover window of an exemplary embodiment;

[0034] Fig. 20 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0035] Fig.21 is based on Fig. 20 An enlarged view of a notch portion of a cover window of an exemplary embodiment;

[0036] Fig. 22 is an exploded perspective view of a display device including a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment; and

[0037] Fig.23 is a cross-sectional view of a display device including a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In the following description, for the purpose of illustration, many specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of various exemplary embodiments or embodiments of the invention. As used herein, "embodiment" and "embodiment" are interchangeable words, which are non-limiting examples of devices or methods using one or more inventive concepts disclosed herein. However, it is apparent that various exemplary embodiments can be implemented without these specific details or with one or more equivalent arrangements. In other cases, known structures and devices are shown in the form of block diagrams to avoid making various exemplary embodiments unnecessarily obscure. In addition, although various exemplary embodiments may be different, they do not have to be exclusive. For example, without departing from the inventive concept, the specific shape, construction and characteristics of the exemplary embodiment may be used for or implemented in another exemplary embodiment.

[0039] Unless otherwise specified, the exemplary embodiments shown will be understood as exemplary features that provide details of variations in some ways in which the inventive concept can be implemented in practice. Therefore, unless otherwise specified, the features, components, modules, layers, films, panels, regions and / or aspects, etc. (hereinafter, individually or collectively referred to as "elements") of the various embodiments can be combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged without departing from the inventive concept.

[0040] The use of cross hatching and / or shading is usually provided in the drawings to make the boundaries between adjacent elements clear. Thus, unless otherwise specified, the presence or absence of cross hatching or shading does not express or indicate any preference or requirement for a particular material, material property, size, ratio, commonality between the elements shown and / or any other characteristics, attributes, properties, etc. of the elements. In addition, in the drawings, the size and relative size of the elements may be exaggerated for the purpose of clarity and / or description. When the exemplary embodiments can be implemented differently, a specific process sequence may be performed in a different order than described. For example, two processes described in succession may be performed substantially simultaneously, or two processes described in succession may be performed in an order opposite to the described order. In addition, the same reference numerals represent the same elements.

[0041] When an element or layer is referred to as being "on" another element or layer, "connected to" or "bonded to" another element or layer, the element or layer may be directly on, directly connected to or directly bonded to the other element or layer, or there may be an intermediate element or intermediate layer. However, when an element or layer is referred to as being "directly on" another element or layer, "directly connected to" or "directly bonded to" another element or layer, there is no intermediate element or intermediate layer. For this reason, the term "connection" may refer to a physical connection, an electrical connection and / or a fluid connection, with or without an intermediate element. In addition, the D1 axis, the D2 axis and the D3 axis are not limited to the three axes of a rectangular coordinate system, such as, an x-axis, a y-axis and a z-axis, and may be interpreted in a broader sense. For example, the D1 axis, the D2 axis and the D3 axis may be perpendicular to each other, or may represent different directions that are not perpendicular to each other. For the purpose of this disclosure, "at least one of X, Y, and Z" and "at least one selected from the group consisting of X, Y, and Z" may be interpreted as only X, only Y, only Z, or any combination of two or more of X, Y, and Z, such as XYZ, XYY, YZ, and ZZ. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0042] Although the terms "first", "second", etc. may be used herein to describe various types of elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element from another element. Therefore, without departing from the disclosed teachings, the first element discussed below may be referred to as the second element.

[0043] For descriptive purposes, spatially relative terms such as "under," "below," "below," "down," "above," "up," "above," "higher," "side" (e.g., as in "sidewall"), etc., may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another (other) element as shown in the figures. In addition to the orientations depicted in the accompanying drawings, spatially relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use, operation, and / or manufacture. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is turned over, an element described as "under" or "below" other elements or features will subsequently be positioned as "above" the other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary term "under" can include both above and below orientations. In addition, the device can be positioned otherwise (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0044] The term used here is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and is not intended to limit. As used here, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form "one (kind / person)" and "the / said" are also intended to include plural forms. In addition, when the terms "comprising" and "including" are used in this specification, it is explained that there are the features, integral bodies, steps, operations, elements, components and / or their groups, but it is not excluded that there are or add one or more other features, integral bodies, steps, operations, elements, components and / or their groups. It should also be noted that, as used here, the terms "substantially", "approximately" and other similar terms are used as approximate terms rather than as degree terms, and are used to illustrate that the ordinary technicians in the field will be aware of the inherent deviation in the measured value, calculated value and / or provided value.

[0045] Various exemplary embodiments are described herein with reference to cross-sectional views and / or exploded views as schematic diagrams of idealized exemplary embodiments and / or intermediate structures. As such, variations in the shapes shown due to, for example, manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances will be anticipated. Therefore, the exemplary embodiments disclosed herein should not necessarily be interpreted as being limited to the specific illustrated shapes of the regions, but will include deviations in shapes due to, for example, manufacturing. In this manner, the regions shown in the drawings may be schematic in nature, and the shapes of these regions may not reflect the actual shapes of the regions of the device, and as such are not necessarily intended to be limiting.

[0046] As is customary in the art, some exemplary embodiments are described and shown in the accompanying drawings with respect to functional blocks, units and / or modules. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that these blocks, units and / or modules are physically implemented by electronic (or optical) circuits (such as logic circuits, discrete components, microprocessors, hard-wired circuits, memory elements, wiring connections, etc.) that can be formed using semiconductor-based manufacturing techniques or other manufacturing techniques. In the case where blocks, units and / or modules are implemented by microprocessors or other similar hardware, they can be programmed and controlled using software (e.g., microcode) to perform the various functions discussed herein, and they can be selectively driven by firmware and / or software. It is also contemplated that each block, unit and / or module can be implemented by dedicated hardware, or can be implemented as a combination of dedicated hardware for performing some functions and processors (e.g., one or more programmed microprocessors and associated circuits) for performing other functions. In addition, without departing from the scope of the inventive concept, each block, unit and / or module of some exemplary embodiments can be physically divided into two or more interacting and discrete blocks, units and / or modules. Furthermore, without departing from the scope of the inventive concept, the blocks, units and / or modules of some exemplary embodiments may be physically combined into more complex blocks, units and / or modules.

[0047] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure is a part. Terms (such as those defined in general dictionaries) should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense, unless explicitly defined as such herein.

[0048] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a cover window 100 according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 , the cover window 100 according to an exemplary embodiment may have a rectangular shape in a plan view. For example, the cover window 100 may be shaped like a rectangle with right-angled corners or a rectangle with rounded corners in a plan view. The cover window 100 may include two long sides LS1 and LS2 and two short sides SS1 and SS2. In the rectangular cover window 100, the long side located on the right side in the plan view will be referred to as the first long side LS1, the long side located on the left side in the plan view will be referred to as the second long side LS2, the short side located on the upper side in the plan view will be referred to as the first short side SS1, and the short side located on the lower side in the plan view will be referred to as the second short side SS2. Display device 10 (see Fig. 22 ) The long sides LS1 and LS2 may be (but not necessarily) about 1.5 to 2.5 times longer than the short sides SS1 and SS2. In addition, the cover window 100 may have a flat rectangular shape. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the cover window 100 may also have a shape including a flat portion and a curved surface extending from the flat portion and having a specific curvature, or a shape including only a curved surface.

[0049] The cover window 100 may include Fig. 22 , and a light shielding portion NDA corresponding to a non-display area of ​​the display panel 300 and / or an area other than the display area of ​​the display panel 300. The light shielding portion NDA may surround the transmission portion DA and may include a notch portion NTH. For example, the notch portion NTH recessed in the transmission portion DA may be disposed on the first short side SS1 of the cover window 100. Alternatively, the notch portion NTH may be disposed on at least one of the first short side SS1, the second short side SS2, the first long side LS1, and the second long side LS2 of the cover window 100.

[0050] The light shielding portion NDA may be formed to be opaque. In an exemplary embodiment, the light shielding portion NDA may be formed as a decorative layer having a pattern shown to a user when an image is not displayed. For example, the light shielding portion NDA may be patterned with a company logo such as "SAMSUNG" or various characters.

[0051] A plurality of holes or openings (e.g., H1, H2, H3, H4, and H5, collectively referred to as holes H) for exposing a front camera, an infrared sensor, an iris recognition sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an illumination sensor, etc. may be provided, and the plurality of holes or openings may be provided in the light shielding portion NDA. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case. For example, some or all of the front camera, the infrared sensor, the iris recognition sensor, the ultrasonic sensor, and the illumination sensor may be embedded in the light shielding portion NDA. Fig. 22 In the display panel 300 shown in FIG. 1 , in this case, some or all of the holes H may be removed. In addition, the speaker hole MH for exposing the front speaker may be provided in the light shielding portion NDA. In an exemplary embodiment, the hole H and the speaker hole MH may be provided in the notch portion NTH of the light shielding portion NDA. However, the hole H and the speaker hole MH may also be distributed in the light shielding portion NDA provided on the second short side SS2, the first long side LS1, and the second long side LS2.

[0052] The cover window 100 may be made of glass, sapphire and / or plastic. The cover window 100 may be rigid or flexible.

[0053] Figure 2 is a schematic bottom view of a cover window 100 according to an exemplary embodiment, Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of a region A corresponding to a notch portion NTH of a cover window 100 according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0054] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the cover window 100 may include first to fifth holes H1 to H5, a speaker hole MH, a protection member FM, and a mesh structure MM. The protection member FM and the mesh structure MM may be provided on the surface of the cover window 100. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the surface of the cover window 100 on which the protection member FM and the mesh structure MM are provided will be referred to as the lower surface of the cover window 100.

[0055] The first hole H1 to the fifth hole H5 may be respectively set in areas corresponding to the iris recognition sensor, the ultrasonic sensor, the illumination sensor, the infrared sensor and the camera. For example, the first hole H1 may be set to correspond to the iris recognition sensor, the second hole H2 may be set to correspond to the ultrasonic sensor, the third hole H3 may be set to correspond to the camera, the fourth hole H4 may be set to correspond to the illumination sensor, and the fifth hole H5 may be set to correspond to the infrared sensor. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown in , the first to fifth holes H1 to H5 may be optical holes defined by the printed layers 103 , 105 , 107 , and 109 disposed on the transparent base layer 101 .

[0056] The speaker hole MH will be Fig.23 The sound generated by the speaker 400 is emitted to the outside of the display device 10. Unlike the first hole H1 to the fifth hole H5, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the speaker hole MH (ie, a physical hole) may penetrate the transparent base layer 101. The mesh structure MM may be assembled in the speaker hole MH.

[0057] The protective member FM may include a first molding part BP1, a second molding part BP2, and a protective film part FP disposed between the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2. The first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 are spaced apart from each other in a first direction (X-axis direction) (e.g., in a horizontal direction). The protective film part FP is disposed in a space between the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction.

[0058] The first molding part BP1 is disposed on the first hole H1 and the second hole H2 , the second molding part BP2 is disposed on the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4 , and the protection film part FP is disposed on the fifth hole H5 .

[0059] The first molding part BP1 may include a first adhesive layer CL1, a first film layer FL1 on the first adhesive layer CL1, a second adhesive layer CL2 on the first film layer FL1, and a first molding layer BL1 on the second adhesive layer CL2. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the first molding part BP1 may also include other functional layers, or may be composed of only the first adhesive layer CL1 and the first molding layer BL1.

[0060] Each of the first adhesive layer CL1 and the second adhesive layer CL2 may be made of a urethane material or a silicon-based material. For example, each of the first adhesive layer CL1 and the second adhesive layer CL2 may be made of a urethane material, or each of the first adhesive layer CL1 and the second adhesive layer CL2 may be made of a silicon-based material. Alternatively, the first adhesive layer CL1 may be made of a urethane material, and the second adhesive layer CL2 may be made of a silicon-based material. Alternatively, the first adhesive layer CL1 may be made of a silicon-based material, and the second adhesive layer CL2 may be made of a urethane material. In addition, the first adhesive layer CL1 and the second adhesive layer CL2 may have different adhesive strengths. For example, the adhesive strength of the second adhesive layer CL2 may be greater than the adhesive strength of the first adhesive layer CL1. Alternatively, the adhesive strength of the first adhesive layer CL1 and the adhesive strength of the second adhesive layer CL2 may be the same.

[0061] The first film layer FL1 may be disposed between the first adhesive layer CL1 and the second adhesive layer CL2 in the thickness direction. In an exemplary embodiment, the first film layer FL1 may be made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin. However, the first film layer FL1 may also be made of polyester (PE) resin, polystyrene (PS) resin, acrylic resin, polycarbonate (PC) resin, or cycloolefin polymer (COP).

[0062] The first mold layer BL1 may be disposed on the second adhesive layer CL2. The first mold layer BL1 may include, but is not limited to, a polycarbonate (PC) resin.

[0063] The first mold layer BL1 and the first film layer FL1 may be attached and fixed to each other through the second adhesive layer CL2, and may be installed on the first hole H1 and the second hole H2 through the first adhesive layer CL1. The first mold part BP1 including the first adhesive layer CL1, the first film layer FL1, the second adhesive layer CL2, and the first mold layer BL1 sequentially stacked in a direction opposite to the third direction (Z-axis direction) may be installed on the first hole H1 and the second hole H2 to prevent or reduce damage and contamination of the first hole H1 and the second hole H2 during assembly or transportation, and may protrude on one side of the ground part GP to prevent or reduce deformation of the ground part GP.

[0064] The first molding part BP1 may be large enough to cover both the first hole H1 and the second hole H2. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the first molding part BP1 may be large enough to partially cover the first hole H1 and the second hole H2 or large enough to cover the light shielding part NDA in addition to the first hole H1 and the second hole H2 to ensure fixation. Although the first molding part BP1 is shown as a quadrilateral in the drawings, this is only an example, and the first molding part BP1 may also have various shapes as long as it can be mounted on the first hole H1 and the second hole H2.

[0065] The first adhesive layer CL1, the first film layer FL1, the second adhesive layer CL2, and the first mold layer BL1 included in the first molding part BP1 may all have the same size. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and some or all of the first adhesive layer CL1, the first film layer FL1, the second adhesive layer CL2, and the first mold layer BL1 may also have different sizes.

[0066] The second molding part BP2 may include a third adhesive layer CL3, a second film layer FL2 on the third adhesive layer CL3, a fourth adhesive layer CL4 on the second film layer FL2, and a second molding layer BL2 on the fourth adhesive layer CL4. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the second molding part BP2 may also include other functional layers, may only consist of the third adhesive layer CL3 and the second molding layer BL2, or may have a layer structure different from that of the first molding part BP1.

[0067] In an exemplary embodiment, the third adhesive layer CL3 may be disposed on the same layer as the first adhesive layer CL1, and the fourth adhesive layer CL4 may be disposed on the same layer as the second adhesive layer CL2. In addition, each of the third adhesive layer CL3 and the fourth adhesive layer CL4 may be made of a urethane material or a silicon-based material. The third adhesive layer CL3 may be made of the same material as the first adhesive layer CL1, and the fourth adhesive layer CL4 may be made of the same material as the second adhesive layer CL2. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case. The first adhesive layer CL1 and the third adhesive layer CL3 may also be made of different materials, and the second adhesive layer CL2 and the fourth adhesive layer CL4 may also be made of different materials.

[0068] The third adhesive layer CL3 and the fourth adhesive layer CL4 may have different adhesive strengths. For example, the adhesive strength of the fourth adhesive layer CL4 may be greater than the adhesive strength of the third adhesive layer CL3. Alternatively, the adhesive strength of the third adhesive layer CL3 and the adhesive strength of the fourth adhesive layer CL4 may be the same. In addition, the adhesive strength of the first adhesive layer CL1 and the adhesive strength of the third adhesive layer CL3 may be the same, and the adhesive strength of the second adhesive layer CL2 and the adhesive strength of the fourth adhesive layer CL4 may be the same.

[0069] The second film layer FL2 may be disposed between the third adhesive layer CL3 and the fourth adhesive layer CL4. In an exemplary embodiment, the second film layer FL2 may be disposed on the same layer as the first film layer FL1 and may be made of the same material as the first film layer FL1.

[0070] The second mold layer BL2 may be disposed on the fourth adhesive layer CL4. In an exemplary embodiment, the second mold layer BL2 may be made of the same material as the first mold layer BL1.

[0071] The second mold layer BL2 and the second film layer FL2 may be attached and fixed to each other through the fourth adhesive layer CL4, and installed on the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4 through the third adhesive layer CL3. The second molded part BP2 including the third adhesive layer CL3, the second film layer FL2 on the third adhesive layer CL3, the fourth adhesive layer CL4 on the second film layer FL2, and the second molded part BL2 on the fourth adhesive layer CL4 may be installed on the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4 to prevent or reduce damage and contamination of the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4 during assembly or transportation, and may protrude on the other side of the ground part GP to prevent or reduce deformation of the ground part GP.

[0072] In an exemplary embodiment, the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 may have the same shape. However, the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 may have different shapes according to the positions and sizes of the hole H and the ground part GP. In addition, in an exemplary embodiment, the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 may have the same size. However, the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 may have different sizes.

[0073] The protective film part FP may be disposed between the first mold part BP1 and the second mold part BP2. The protective film part FP may be disposed on the same layer as the first film layer FL1 of the first mold part BP1 and the second film layer FL2 of the second mold part BP2. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case. Any one of the protective film part FP, the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2 may also be disposed on another layer, or the protective film part FP, the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2 may also be disposed on different layers.

[0074] The protective film part FP may be made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the protective film part FP may also be made of polyester (PE) resin, polystyrene (PS) resin, acrylic resin, polycarbonate (PC) resin, or cycloolefin polymer (COP). In addition, the protective film part FP, the first film layer FL1, and the second film layer FL2 may be made of the same material, but the present disclosure is not limited to this case.

[0075] In an exemplary embodiment, the protective film part FP may be integrally connected to each of the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2. For example, the protective film part FP may have a width smaller than that of the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2, and may connect the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2. Alternatively, the protective film part FP may be connected to any one of the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2, and may be spaced apart from the other.

[0076] The protective film part FP may be disposed between the fifth hole H5 and the ground part GP of the mesh structure MM. In an exemplary embodiment, the protective film part FP may be spaced apart from each of the fifth hole H5 and the ground part GP. Since the protective film part FP is connected to the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2, it may be disposed between the fifth hole H5 and the ground part GP without contacting each of the fifth hole H5 and the ground part GP. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the protective film part FP may also contact a portion of the fifth hole H5 or the ground part GP. The protective film part FP may prevent or reduce the fifth hole H5 from being damaged by the ground part GP during assembly or transportation.

[0077] The mesh structure MM may include a first structure MM1 inserted and assembled into the speaker hole MH and a second structure MM2 inserted and assembled into the first structure MM1.

[0078] The first structure MM1 may include a mesh pattern part DP disposed in the speaker hole MH and a support part SP disposed around the speaker hole MH.

[0079] The mesh pattern part DP may be shaped like a cylinder having a mesh pattern on one surface and an opening on the other surface. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the mesh pattern part DP may also have various shapes corresponding to the speaker hole MH. The mesh pattern part DP may be inserted into the speaker hole MH, and the mesh pattern part DP may be formed into a cylinder having a mesh pattern on one surface and an opening on the other surface. Fig.23 The sound generated by the illustrated speaker 400 is emitted to the outside of the display device 10 .

[0080] The support part SP may be formed by bending an edge of the other surface of the mesh pattern part DP. The support part SP is disposed around the speaker hole MH to prevent or reduce the mesh pattern part DP from passing through the speaker hole MH.

[0081] The second structure MM2 may include a connection part CP assembled to the first structure MM1 and a grounding part GP protruding from the connection part CP to the fifth hole H5. The connection part CP may be shaped like a cylinder (or tube) with one surface and another surface open and the edge of the other surface bent outward. The opening portion OP of the connection part CP may be used for assembly to the first structure MM1. The grounding part GP may protrude from the connection part CP and be disposed on the fifth hole H5 and the protective film part FP. The grounding part GP may be physically connected to the connection part CP. In an exemplary embodiment, the grounding part GP and the connection part CP may be formed integrally with each other.

[0082] The first molded part BP1, the mesh structure MM, and the second molded part BP2 are arranged in the first direction (X-axis direction). Since the first molded part BP1 and the second molded part BP2 protrude farther than the mesh structure MM, the mesh structure MM can be prevented from being damaged or deformed during assembly or transportation. Specifically, the grounding part GP of the mesh structure MM, which is easily deformed even with a small external force, can be effectively protected.

[0083] Figure 4A yes Figure 2 A magnified view of part A. Figure 4B This is an enlarged view of the grounding component GP. Figure 4A , the cover window 100 of the exemplary embodiment may include a protection member FM disposed on the first to fifth holes H1 to H5 and a mesh structure MM assembled in the speaker hole MH. The ground part GP of the mesh structure MM is disposed on the protection film part FP of the protection member FM.

[0084] The protective member FM may be disposed on the lower surface of the cover window 100 and may be disposed in the notch portion NTH of the light shielding portion NDA. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the position of the protective member FM may vary according to the positions of the speaker hole MH and the first to fifth holes H1 to H5.

[0085] Reference Figure 4B The grounding component GP of the grid structure MM shown, the grounding component GP of the exemplary embodiment may include a first portion P1 extending from the connecting portion CP in a second direction (Y-axis direction), a second portion P2 extending from the first portion P1 in a direction opposite to the first direction (X-axis direction), and a third portion P3 extending from the second portion P2 in a direction opposite to the second direction (Y-axis direction).

[0086] The first bent portion BE1 is disposed at a connecting part between the first portion P1 and the second portion P2. The first bent portion BE1 is bent from the first portion P1 in a direction opposite to the first direction (X-axis direction). Due to the first bent portion BE1, a portion of the first portion P1 and a portion of the second portion P2 may overlap each other, and the overlapping portions of the first portion P1 and the second portion P2 may be spaced apart from each other. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the overlapping portions of the first portion P1 and the second portion P2 may also contact each other. Such a structure is merely an example, and the first portion P1 and the second portion P2 may also be connected to each other in the same plane without the first bent portion BE1.

[0087] The third portion P3 may include the second bent portion BE2, and the third portion P3 may be divided into two portions having different heights by the second bent portion BE2. For example, a portion of the third portion P3 located lower than the second bent portion BE2 in the second direction (Y-axis direction) (adjacent to the connection part CP) may be higher than a portion of the third portion P3 located higher than the second bent portion BE2 in the second direction (Y-axis direction) (adjacent to the second portion P2) in a direction opposite to the third direction (Z-axis direction).

[0088] With respect to a direction opposite to the third direction (Z-axis direction), the first portion P1 of the grounding part GP may have a first height, the second portion P2 may have a second height lower than the first height, a portion of the third portion P3 located higher than the second bent portion BE2 in the second direction (Y-axis direction) may have a third height equal to the second height, and a portion of the third portion P3 located lower than the second bent portion BE2 in the second direction (Y-axis direction) may have a fourth height higher than the third height. In addition, the fourth height may be higher than the first height, and the portion of the third portion P3 having the fourth height may be spaced apart from the connecting portion CP. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the portion of the third portion P3 having the fourth height may also overlap with the connecting portion CP and may contact the connecting portion CP. That is, the grounding part GP of the cover window 100 includes a portion having the fourth height, so that the grounding part GP of the cover window 100 of the display device 10 may contact the connecting portion CP. Fig.23 Therefore, static electricity introduced from the outside through the speaker hole MH of the cover window 100 can be discharged through the middle frame 600, thereby preventing or reducing the impact of the speaker hole MH on the speaker hole MH. Fig.23 1 and 2. Damage to components of the touch sensing device 200 and the display panel 300 shown in FIG.

[0089] Figure 5 is along Figure 4A A cross-sectional view taken along line BB' of Figure 6 is along Figure 4A A cross-sectional view taken along line C-C', Figure 7 is along Figure 4A A cross-sectional view taken along line D-D'.

[0090] Reference Figure 5 , the light shielding portion NDA of the cover window 100 of the exemplary embodiment may include a transparent base layer 101 and printed layers 103, 105, and 107 disposed on the surface of the transparent base layer 101. The printed layers 103, 105, and 107 hide electrode wirings of the display panel 300, etc., and are decorative layers generally referred to as black matrices.

[0091] The transparent base layer 101 may be made of glass, sapphire, plastic or the like.

[0092] The printed layers 103, 105, and 107 may be implemented as a stack of multiple printed layers. For example, the printed layers 103, 105, and 107 may include a first printed layer 103, a second printed layer 105, and a third printed layer 107 sequentially disposed on the surface of the transparent base layer 101. The first printed layer 103, the second printed layer 105, and the third printed layer 107 may have different colors. For example, the first printed layer 103 may have a black color, the second printed layer 105 may have a gray color, and the third printed layer 107 may be transparent. Alternatively, the first printed layer 103, the second printed layer 105, and the third printed layer 107 may be implemented in colors such as white, pearl, silver, gold, and pink to enhance the aesthetic appearance or printed logo. In addition, the first printed layer 103, the second printed layer 105, and the third printed layer 107 may have the same thickness, but the present disclosure is not limited to this case.

[0093] The first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107 may have a step or bend. That is, the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107 may be stacked to have different widths. For example, the width may gradually decrease toward the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107 in sequence. Alternatively, the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107 may be stacked to have the same width.

[0094] The light shielding portion NDA of the cover window 100 may include a fifth hole H5. The fifth hole H5 included in the light shielding portion NDA may be defined by the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107. For example, the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107 may not be provided in a region corresponding to the fifth hole H5 included in the light shielding portion NDA. Therefore, the fifth hole H5 may be defined by a step difference between the region and the surrounding light shielding portion NDA.

[0095] The infrared printing layer 109 may be disposed on the transparent base layer 101 corresponding to the fifth hole H5. The infrared printing layer 109 has low transmittance in the ultraviolet and visible light regions, and has high transmittance in the infrared region. Therefore, the infrared sensor disposed in the display device 10 corresponding to the fifth hole H5 may transmit and receive infrared light through the infrared printing layer 109. The sum of the thicknesses of the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107 may be greater than the thickness of the infrared printing layer 109.

[0096] The protection member FM is disposed on the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, the third printing layer 107, and the infrared printing layer 109 of the cover window 100 of the exemplary embodiment. For example, the first adhesive layer CL1 of the first molding part BP1 of the protection member FM and the third adhesive layer CL3 of the second molding part BP2 of the protection member FM may be attached and fixed to the third printing layer 107, and the protection film part FP disposed between the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 may be disposed over the infrared printing layer 109. Since the protection film part FP is connected to the first film layer FL1 of the first molding part BP1 and the second film layer FL2 of the second molding part BP2, the protection film part FP may be placed over the infrared printing layer 109 without contacting the infrared printing layer 109.

[0097] The ground part GP may be disposed on the protective film part FP, and the first mold layer BL1 of the first mold part BP1 and the second mold layer BL2 of the second mold part BP2 may protrude on both sides of the ground part GP. In an exemplary embodiment, a distance W between the ground part GP and the infrared print layer 109 may be 0.25 mm to 0.35 mm, a thickness d1 of the protective film part FP disposed between the ground part GP and the infrared print layer 109 may be 0.1 mm, a thickness d2 of each of the first mold layer BL1 and the second mold layer BL2 may be 0.7 mm, and a thickness d3 of the second portion P2 of the ground part GP may be 0.1 mm.

[0098] The grounding part GP may be spaced apart from the protective film part FP. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and a portion of the grounding part GP may also contact the protective film part FP. In this case, the protective film part FP may be used as a separator for maintaining the shape of the grounding part GP by supporting the grounding part GP. The protective film part FP disposed between the grounding part GP and the infrared printing layer 109 may prevent or reduce the infrared printing layer 109 from being damaged by the grounding part GP during assembly and transportation. In addition, since the first mold layer BL1 and the second mold layer BL2 disposed on both sides of the grounding part GP protrude farther than the grounding part GP, deformation of the grounding part GP due to external force may be prevented or reduced.

[0099] Reference Figure 6 The cover window 100 of the exemplary embodiment may include a transmission portion DA and a light shielding portion NDA, in which light from the transmission portion DA is displayed. Fig.23The image output from the display panel 300 is shown, and the image output from the display panel 300 is not displayed in the light shielding portion NDA. For example, because the printed layers 103, 105, and 107 are not disposed on the surface of the transparent base layer 101, the transmission portion DA of the cover window 100 can transmit light as it is, and because the printed layers 103, 105, and 107 are disposed on the surface of the transparent base layer 101, the light shielding portion NDA of the cover window 100 can block light.

[0100] The light shielding portion NDA of the cover window 100 of the exemplary embodiment may include a speaker hole MH. The speaker hole MH included in the light shielding portion NDA may be defined by the transparent base layer 101, the first printed layer 103, the second printed layer 105, and the third printed layer 107. For example, the speaker hole MH included in the light shielding portion NDA may be defined as an opening area in which the transparent base layer 101, the first printed layer 103, the second printed layer 105, and the third printed layer 107 are not disposed.

[0101] In the speaker hole MH of the exemplary embodiment, a grid structure MM may be provided. The grid structure MM may include a first structure MM1 inserted and assembled into the speaker hole MH and a second structure MM2 inserted and assembled into the first structure MM1. The first structure MM1 may include a grid pattern component DP provided in the speaker hole MH and a support component SP provided around the speaker hole MH. The lower surface of the grid pattern component DP may be located at a position higher than the lower surface of the transparent base layer 101. In addition, the support component SP may be provided on the third printing layer 107 around the speaker hole MH, and the first adhesive member MC1 may be placed between the support component SP and the third printing layer 107. The support component SP and the third printing layer 107 may be attached and fixed to each other by the first adhesive member MC1. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107 may not be provided around the speaker hole MH, and the support component SP may be attached to the transparent base layer 101 by the first adhesive member MC1.

[0102] The connection part CP of the second structure MM2 may include a vertical portion inserted into the grid pattern part DP of the first structure MM1 and a horizontal portion bent from the vertical portion and disposed on the support part SP of the first structure MM1. The second bonding member MC2 may be disposed between the horizontal portion of the second structure MM2 and the support part SP of the first structure MM1, and the second structure MM2 and the first structure MM1 may be attached and fixed to each other by the second bonding member MC2.

[0103] In the third portion P3 of the ground part GP, a portion (adjacent to the connection part CP) located lower than the second bent portion BE2 in the second direction (Y-axis direction) may be spaced apart from the connection part CP at a position higher than the connection part CP (for example, in a direction opposite to the third direction (Z-axis direction)). However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and a portion (adjacent to the connection part CP) of the third portion P3 of the ground part GP located lower than the second bent portion BE2 in the second direction (Y-axis direction) may also extend onto the connection part CP and may contact the upper surface of the connection part CP.

[0104] Reference Figure 7 , the light shielding portion NDA of the cover window 100 of the exemplary embodiment may include a speaker hole MH, a first hole H1 and a second hole H2 disposed on one side of the speaker hole MH, and a third hole H3 and a fourth hole H4 disposed on the other side of the speaker hole MH. The first hole H1 to the fourth hole H4 may be defined by the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107. For example, the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107 may not be disposed in an area corresponding to the first hole H1 to the fourth hole H4 included in the light shielding portion NDA. Therefore, the first hole H1 to the fourth hole H4 may be defined as an area exposing the transparent base layer 101. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and some of the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, and the third printing layer 107 may also be disposed in the first hole H1 to the fourth hole H4.

[0105] The protection member FM is disposed on the first to fourth holes H1 to H4 of the cover window 100 of the exemplary embodiment. Specifically, the first molding part BP1 of the protection member FM is disposed on the first and second holes H1 and H2, and the second molding part BP2 of the protection member FM is disposed on the third and fourth holes H3 and H4.

[0106] The first molding part BP1 is mounted on the printing layers 103, 105, and 107 defining the first hole H1 and the second hole H2, and the first adhesive layer CL1 of the first molding part BP1 is attached and fixed to the third printing layer 107. Therefore, the first molding part BP1 can prevent or reduce the first hole H1 and the second hole H2 from being damaged. In addition, since the first adhesive layer CL1 of the first molding part BP1 does not adhere to the transparent base layer 101 exposed by the first hole H1 and the second hole H2, the transparent base layer 101 of the first hole H1 and the second hole H2 can be prevented from being contaminated by adhesive residues.

[0107] The second molding part BP2 is mounted on the printing layers 103, 105, and 107 defining the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4, and the third adhesive layer CL3 of the second molding part BP2 is attached and fixed to the third printing layer 107. Therefore, the second molding part BP2 can prevent or reduce the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4 from being damaged. In addition, since the third adhesive layer CL3 of the second molding part BP2 does not adhere to the transparent base layer 101 exposed by the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4, the transparent base layer 101 of the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4 can be prevented from being contaminated by adhesive residues.

[0108] Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. 9 is an enlarged view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 8 and Fig. 9 An exemplary embodiment of Figure 3 , Figure 4A and Figure 4B The exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1 is different in that a first opening portion HH1 and a second opening portion HH2 are provided in the protection member FM_1. Figure 3 , Figure 4A and Figure 4B The redundant description of the same components and features will now focus on the components and features that are related to Figure 3 , Figure 4A and Figure 4B The present exemplary embodiment is described with reference to the differences between the exemplary embodiments of FIG.

[0109] Reference Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 of the protection member FM_1 of the exemplary embodiment may include opening parts HH1 and HH2, respectively. For example, the first molding part BP1 may include the first opening part HH1, and the second molding part BP2 may include the second opening part HH2. The unique serial number marked under the protection member FM_1 may be exposed through the first opening part HH1 and the second opening part HH2.

[0110] The first opening portion HH1 corresponds to the area between the first hole H1 and the second hole H2, and is formed by removing a portion of the first molding part BP1. The first opening portion HH1 may divide the first molding part BP1 into a first main body portion BP1a disposed above the first opening portion HH1 and a first extension portion BP1b and a second extension portion BP1c extending from the first main body portion BP1a and disposed on both sides of the first opening portion HH1. The first main body portion BP1a may be mounted above the first hole H1 and the second hole H2, the first extension portion BP1b may be mounted on the first hole H1, and the second extension portion BP1c may be mounted on the second hole H2. The first opening portion HH1 may expose the area between the first hole H1 and the second hole H2. The width of the first main body portion BP1a may be equal to the width of the protective film part FP. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the width of the first main body portion BP1a may also be different from the width of the protective film part FP according to the size and position of the first hole H1 and the second hole H2.

[0111] The first opening portion HH1 of the exemplary embodiment may have a bar shape with one side open. However, the first opening portion HH1 may also have, for example, a shape without an open side, or may have various shapes such as a dot shape, a circular shape, and an elliptical shape.

[0112] The second opening portion HH2 corresponds to the area between the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4, and is formed by removing a portion of the second molding part BP2. The second opening portion HH2 may divide the second molding part BP2 into a second main body portion BP2a disposed above the second opening portion HH2 and a third extension portion BP2b and a fourth extension portion BP2c extending from the second main body portion BP2a and disposed on both sides of the second opening portion HH2. The second main body portion BP2a may be mounted above the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4, the third extension portion BP2b may be mounted on the third hole H3, and the fourth extension portion BP2c may be mounted on the fourth hole H4. The second opening portion HH2 may expose the area between the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4.

[0113] Since the protection member FM_1 of the exemplary embodiment exposes a unique serial number through the first and second opening portions HH1 and HH2 described above, the serial number can be read in a state where the protection member FM_1 is attached.

[0114] Fig.10 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig.11 is an enlarged view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment. Fig.10 and Fig.11 An exemplary embodiment of Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1 is different in that the opening portion HH is provided only in the second molding part BP2 of the protection member FM_2. Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The redundant description of the same components and features will now focus on the components and features that are related to Figure 8 and Fig. 9 The present exemplary embodiment is described with reference to the differences between the exemplary embodiments of FIG.

[0115] Reference Fig.10 and Fig.11 , the opening portion HH may be provided in the second molding part BP2 of the protection member FM_2 of the exemplary embodiment. However, the opening portion HH may also be provided only in the first molding part BP1.

[0116] The opening portion HH corresponds to the area between the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4, and is formed by removing a portion of the second molding part BP2. The opening portion HH may divide the second molding part BP2 into a main body portion BP2a disposed above the opening portion HH, and a first extension portion BP2b and a second extension portion BP2c extending from the main body portion BP2a and disposed on both sides of the opening portion HH. The main body portion BP2a may be mounted above the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4, the first extension portion BP2b may be mounted on the third hole H3, and the second extension portion BP2c may be mounted on the fourth hole H4. The opening portion HH may expose the area between the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4.

[0117] As described above, the opening portion HH for exposing the unique serial number is provided in any one of the first and second molding parts BP1 and BP2 of the protective member FM_2 of the exemplary embodiment. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the opening portion HH may also be provided in the protective film part FP according to the position of the unique serial number.

[0118] Fig.12 is a schematic bottom view of a cover window 100_1 according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig.13 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window 100_1 according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig.14 is an enlarged view of a portion 'a' of a cover window 100_1 according to an exemplary embodiment. Fig.12 , Fig.13 and Fig.14 An exemplary embodiment of Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4A The exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1 is different in that a third mold layer BL3 is added to the protective member FM_3. Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4A The redundant description of the same components and features will now focus on the components and features that are related to Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4A The present exemplary embodiment is described with reference to the differences between the exemplary embodiments of FIG.

[0119] Reference Figure 12 to Figure 14 , the protection member FM_3 of the cover window 100_1 of the exemplary embodiment may include a first molding part BP1, a second molding part BP2, and a third molding part BP3 disposed between the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2. The first molding part BP1 is disposed on the first hole H1 and the second hole H2, the second molding part BP2 is disposed on the third hole H3 and the fourth hole H4, and the third molding part BP3 is disposed on the fifth hole H5.

[0120] The third molding part BP3 may include a protection film part FP and a third mold layer BL3 , and the protection film part FP and the third mold layer BL3 may be spaced apart from each other.

[0121] The protective film part FP may be integrally connected to each of the first film layer FL1 of the first molding part BP1 and the second film layer FL2 of the second molding part BP2. For example, the protective film part FP may have a width smaller than that of each of the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2, and connect the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2. Alternatively, the protective film part FP may be connected to any one of the first film layer FL1 and the second film layer FL2.

[0122] The third mold layer BL3 may be connected to each of the first mold layer BL1 of the first mold part BP1 and the second mold layer BL2 of the second mold part BP2. For example, the third mold layer BL3 may have a width T2 smaller than a width T1 of each of the first mold layer BL1 and the second mold layer BL2, and may connect a portion of the first mold layer BL1 and a portion of the second mold layer BL2. Alternatively, the third mold layer BL3 may be connected to either of the first mold layer BL1 and the second mold layer BL2.

[0123] The width T2 of the third mold layer BL3 may be equal to the width of the protection film part FP. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the width T2 of the third mold layer BL3 may also be different from the width of the protection film part FP.

[0124] Fig.15 is along Fig.14 A cross-sectional view taken along line b-b', Fig.16 is along Fig.14 A cross-sectional view taken along line c-c', Fig.17 is along Fig.14 A cross-sectional view taken along line d-d'.

[0125] Reference Figures 15 to 17 , the protection member FM_3 is disposed on the first printing layer 103, the second printing layer 105, the third printing layer 107, and the infrared printing layer 109 of the cover window 100_1 of the exemplary embodiment. For example, the first adhesive layer CL1 of the first molding part BP1 of the protection member FM_3 and the third adhesive layer CL3 of the second molding part BP2 of the protection member FM_3 may be attached and fixed to the third printing layer 107, the third molding part BP3 disposed between the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 may be disposed over the infrared printing layer 109, and the third molding part BP3 and the infrared printing layer 109 may be separated from each other by a certain distance.

[0126] The protective film part FP and the third mold layer BL3 of the third mold part BP3 may be spaced apart from each other in the third direction (Z-axis direction), and the grounding part GP of the mesh structure MM may be disposed in the space between the protective film part FP and the third mold layer BL3. That is, the protective film part FP may be disposed above the infrared printing layer 109 of the fifth hole H5, the grounding part GP may be disposed above the protective film part FP, and the third mold layer BL3 may be disposed above the grounding part GP. In addition, for the space between the third mold layer BL3 and the protective film part FP, the thickness d4 of the third mold layer BL3 may be made smaller than the thickness d2 of each of the first mold layer BL1 and the second mold layer BL2. In addition, the upper surfaces of the first mold layer BL1, the second mold layer BL2, and the third mold layer BL3 may be aligned and flat. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the upper surfaces of the first mold layer BL1, the second mold layer BL2, and the third mold layer BL3 may also have a step difference.

[0127] The protection member FM_3 can prevent or reduce the fifth hole H5 from being damaged by the ground part GP during assembly or transportation by using the protection film part FP of the third molding part BP3, and can prevent or reduce the ground part GP from being deformed by external force by using the third molding layer BL3 of the third molding part BP3.

[0128] Fig.18 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig.19 is an enlarged view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment. Fig. 20 is an exploded perspective view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig.21 is an enlarged view of a notch portion of a cover window according to an exemplary embodiment. Figures 18 to 21 An exemplary embodiment of Fig.13 and Fig.14 The exemplary embodiment of the present invention is different in that one or more opening portions are provided in the protective member. Fig.13 and Fig.14 The redundant description of the same components and features will now focus on the components and features that are related to Fig.13 and Fig.14 The present exemplary embodiment is described with reference to the differences between the exemplary embodiments of FIG.

[0129] Reference Fig.18 and Fig.19 , the first molding part BP1 and the second molding part BP2 of the protection member FM_4 of the exemplary embodiment may include opening parts HH1 and HH2, respectively. For example, the first molding part BP1 may include the first opening part HH1, and the second molding part BP2 may include the second opening part HH2. Fig. 20 and Fig.21 , the opening portion HH may be provided in the second molding part BP2 of the protection member FM_5 of the exemplary embodiment. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the opening portion HH may also be provided in the third molding part BP3.

[0130] As described above, one or more opening portions for exposing a unique serial number or the like may be provided in each of the protection members FM_4 and FM_5 of the exemplary embodiment, and the serial number may be read through the opening portions in a state where the protection member FM_4 or FM_5 is adhered.

[0131] Fig. 22 is an exploded perspective view of a display device 10 including a cover window 100 according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig.23 is a cross-sectional view of a display apparatus 10 including a cover window 100 according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0132] Reference Fig. 22 and Fig.23 , a display apparatus 10 according to an exemplary embodiment includes a cover window 100 , a touch sensing device 200 , a display panel 300 , a middle frame 600 , and a lower cover 900 .

[0133] The cover window 100 may be Figures 1 to 21 The protection member FM is removed in the process of assembling the cover window 100 to the touch sensing device 200, the display panel 300, the middle frame 600, and the lower cover 900.

[0134] The touch sensing device 200 may be disposed between the cover window 100 and the display panel 300. The touch sensing device 200 may be disposed to correspond to the transmissive portion DA of the cover window 100. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the touch sensing device 200 may also be disposed in a portion of the transmissive portion DA and the light shielding portion NDA of the cover window 100. In this case, a touch may also be sensed in the light shielding portion NDA.

[0135] The touch sensing device 200 may be attached to the lower surface of the cover window 100 through the first adhesive layer 910. A polarizing film may be additionally provided on the touch sensing device 200 to prevent or reduce a decrease in visibility due to reflection of external light. In this case, the polarizing film may be attached to the lower surface of the cover window 100 through the first adhesive layer 910.

[0136] The touch sensing device 200 is a device for sensing a user's touch position, and may be implemented as a capacitive type such as a self-capacitive type or a mutual-capacitive type. When implemented as a self-capacitive type, the touch sensing device 200 may include only a touch drive electrode, and when implemented as a mutual-capacitive type, the touch sensing device 200 may include a touch drive electrode and a touch sensing electrode. The touch sensing device 200 implemented as a mutual-capacitive type will be mainly described below.

[0137] The touch sensing device 200 may be formed in the form of a panel or a film. In this case, the touch sensing device 200 may be attached to the thin film encapsulation layer of the display panel 300 through the second adhesive layer 920. The second adhesive layer 920 may be an optically transparent adhesive film (OCA) or an optically transparent resin (OCR).

[0138] Alternatively, the touch sensing device 200 may be integrally formed with the display panel 300. In this case, the touch driving electrodes and the touch sensing electrodes of the touch sensing device 200 may be formed on the thin film encapsulation layer of the display panel 300.

[0139] The display panel 300 may be disposed under the touch sensing device 200. The display panel 300 may overlap the transmissive portion DA of the cover window 100. The display panel 300 may be a light-emitting display panel including a light-emitting element. For example, the display panel 300 may be an organic light-emitting display panel using an organic light-emitting diode, a micro light-emitting diode display panel using a micro light-emitting diode, or a quantum dot light-emitting display panel including a quantum dot light-emitting diode.

[0140] The display panel 300 may include a substrate, a thin film transistor layer disposed on the substrate, a light emitting element layer, and a thin film encapsulation layer.

[0141] Since the display panel 300 is implemented as flexible, it can be made of plastic. In this case, the substrate may include a flexible substrate and a supporting substrate. The supporting substrate for supporting the flexible substrate may have a flexibility less than the flexible substrate. Each of the flexible substrate and the supporting substrate may include a polymer material with flexibility. For example, each of the flexible substrate and the supporting substrate may be polyethersulfone (PES), polyacrylate (PA), polyarylate (PAR), polyetherimide (PEI), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyallyl compound, polyimide (PI), polycarbonate (PC), cellulose triacetate (CAT), cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) or a combination of these materials.

[0142] The thin film transistor layer is disposed on the substrate. The thin film transistor layer may include a scan line, a data line and a thin film transistor. Each thin film transistor includes a gate electrode, a semiconductor layer, and a source electrode and a drain electrode. When the scan driving unit is directly formed on the substrate, the scan driving unit may be formed together with the thin film transistor layer.

[0143] The light-emitting element layer is arranged on the thin film transistor layer. The light-emitting element layer includes an anode, a light-emitting layer, a cathode and a bank. The light-emitting layer may include an organic light-emitting layer including an organic material. For example, the light-emitting layer may include a hole injection layer, a hole transport layer, an organic light-emitting layer, an electron transport layer and an electron injection layer. The hole injection layer and the electron injection layer may be omitted. When a voltage is applied to the anode and the cathode, holes and electrons move to the organic light-emitting layer through the hole transport layer and the electron transport layer, respectively, and combine together in the organic light-emitting layer to emit light. The light-emitting element layer may be a pixel array layer in which pixels are formed. Therefore, the area in which the light-emitting element layer is formed may be defined as a display area for displaying an image. The area around the display area may be defined as a non-display area.

[0144] The thin film encapsulation layer is disposed on the light emitting element layer. The thin film encapsulation layer prevents or reduces the penetration of oxygen or moisture into the light emitting element layer. The thin film encapsulation layer may include at least one inorganic layer and at least one organic layer.

[0145] The middle frame 600 may be disposed below the display panel 300. The bottom of the display panel 300 may be attached to the middle frame 600 by a third adhesive layer 930. The middle frame 600 may include a bottom 600a and a side 600b extending from an end of the bottom 600a. In an exemplary embodiment, the display panel 300 and the speaker 400 may be accommodated on the bottom 600a. The speaker 400 may be accommodated on the bottom 600a of the middle frame 600 so that the speaker 400 corresponds to the speaker hole MH of the cover window 100, and the display panel 300 may be accommodated on the bottom 600a of the middle frame 600 so that the display panel 300 corresponds to the transmissive portion DA of the cover window 100.

[0146] The speaker 400 is not limited to a specific type, and a known speaker may be used. For example, a known speaker modularized for application to a portable terminal may be used.

[0147] In an exemplary embodiment, a mesh structure MM may be provided in the speaker hole MH. The mesh structure MM may include a first structure MM1 inserted and assembled into the speaker hole MH and a second structure MM2 inserted and assembled into the first structure MM1.

[0148] The first structure MM1 may include a mesh pattern part DP disposed in the speaker hole MH and a support part SP disposed around the speaker hole MH.

[0149] The mesh pattern part DP may be shaped like a cylinder having a mesh pattern on one surface and an opening on the other surface. However, the present disclosure is not limited to this case, and the mesh pattern part DP may also have various shapes corresponding to the speaker hole MH. The mesh pattern part DP may be inserted into the speaker hole MH, and may emit the sound generated by the speaker 400 to the outside of the display device 10.

[0150] The support part SP may be formed by bending an edge of the other surface of the mesh pattern part DP. The support part SP is disposed around the speaker hole MH to prevent or reduce the mesh pattern part DP from passing through the speaker hole MH.

[0151] The second structure MM2 may include a connection part CP assembled to the first structure MM1 and a ground part GP protruding from the connection part CP onto the fifth hole H5 .

[0152] In the display device 10 of the exemplary embodiment, the ground part GP of the mesh structure MM provided in the speaker hole MH may contact the middle frame 600. For example, the ground part GP of the mesh structure MM may contact the side 600b of the middle frame 600. However, the ground part GP of the mesh structure MM may also contact the bottom 600a of the middle frame 600. Since the ground part GP of the mesh structure MM contacts the middle frame 600, static electricity introduced from the outside through the speaker hole MH of the cover window 100 may be discharged through the middle frame 600, thereby preventing or reducing damage to components such as the touch sensing device 200 and the display panel 300.

[0153] The lower cover 900 may be disposed under the middle frame 600. The lower cover 900 may be fastened and fixed to the middle frame 600. The lower cover 900 may form a bottom exterior of the display device 10. The lower cover 900 may include plastic and / or metal.

[0154] The cover window according to the exemplary embodiment includes a protection member to prevent or reduce deformation of the ground part during an assembly process.

[0155] A display device having a cover window according to exemplary embodiments may improve its reliability by preventing or reducing static electricity introduced from the outside from flowing into a display panel.

[0156] Although certain exemplary embodiments and implementations have been described herein, other embodiments and modifications will be apparent from this description. Therefore, the inventive concept is not limited to these embodiments, but is defined by the broader scope of the appended claims and various obvious modifications and equivalent arrangements that will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art.

Claims

1. A cover window, comprising: a transparent substrate layer including a speaker opening; A first printing layer is disposed on the surface of the transparent base layer; A protection member, disposed on the first printing layer; as well as A mesh structure comprising a mesh pattern and a grounding member connected to the mesh pattern, The mesh pattern of the mesh structure is inserted into the speaker opening, the grounding component of the mesh structure is arranged outside the speaker opening, and the protection component includes a protection film component arranged between the first printing layer and the grounding component.

2. The cover window according to claim 1, wherein: The protection member further includes a first molded part connected to a first end of the protection film part, the first molded part protruding further than the ground part.

3. The cover window according to claim 2, further comprising: A first opening is disposed on the transparent base layer, wherein the first molding part is disposed on the first opening.

4. The cover window according to claim 3, further comprising: A second printing layer is disposed on the transparent base layer and defines the first opening, wherein the first molding part contacts the second printing layer.

5. The cover window according to claim 4, wherein: The protection member further includes a second molded part connected to a second end of the protection film part, the second molded part protruding further than the ground part.

6. The cover window according to claim 5, further comprising: A second opening is disposed on the transparent base layer, wherein the second molding part is disposed on the second opening.

7. The cover window according to claim 6, further comprising: A third printing layer is disposed on the transparent base layer and defines the second opening, wherein the second molding member contacts the third printing layer.

8. The cover window according to claim 7, wherein: The first printing layer is thinner than the second printing layer and the third printing layer.

9. The cover window according to claim 8, wherein: Each of the second printing layer and the third printing layer consists of a plurality of layers, and the first printing layer is an infrared printing layer.

10. The cover window according to claim 9, wherein: The first molding part includes a first film layer and a first molding layer, and the second molding part includes a second film layer and a second molding layer, wherein the first film layer and the second film layer are connected by the protective film part.

11. The cover window according to claim 10, further comprising: A third molding layer is disposed on the grounding component, wherein the first molding layer and the second molding layer are connected through the third molding layer.

12. The cover window according to claim 11, wherein: Each of the first mold layer and the second mold layer has a first thickness, and the third mold layer has a second thickness smaller than the first thickness.

13. The cover window according to claim 11, wherein: Each of the first and second mold layers has a first width, and the third mold layer has a second width smaller than the first width.

14. The cover window according to claim 13, wherein: The protection film member has a width that is the same as the second width.

15. The cover window according to claim 2, wherein: The first molded part includes a body portion and first and second extending portions extending from the body portion, the first and second extending portions being spaced apart from each other.

16. The cover window according to claim 15, further comprising: The first opening and the second opening are arranged on the transparent base layer, wherein the first extending portion is arranged on the first opening, and the second extending portion is arranged on the second opening.

17. The cover window according to claim 1, wherein: The mesh structure includes: a first structure inserted into the speaker opening and including the mesh pattern; and a second structure disposed on the first structure and including the ground member.

18. A display device, comprising: Covering windows, including speaker openings; A display panel is arranged below the cover window; as well as The middle frame is arranged below the display panel. The cover window includes: a transparent base layer including the speaker opening; a first printed layer arranged on the surface of the transparent base layer; a protective member arranged on the first printed layer; and a grid structure including a grid pattern and a grounding component connected to the grid pattern, the grid structure is assembled to the speaker opening, and the grounding component contacts the middle frame, and the protective member includes a protective film component arranged between the first printed layer and the grounding component.

19. The display device according to claim 18, wherein: The mesh pattern of the mesh structure is inserted into the speaker opening, and the grounding part of the mesh structure is disposed outside the speaker opening.

20. The display device according to claim 19, wherein The middle frame includes a bottom portion and a side portion extending from an end portion of the bottom portion, and the grounding member contacts the side portion.

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