Display device

Abstract

The present application relates to a display device. The display device includes a display panel, a mold frame at least partially surrounding the display panel, and a bracket at least partially overlapping the mold frame. Each of the mold frame and the bracket includes a conductive material, and the mold frame and the bracket are electrically connected to each other.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to and all rights arising from Korean Patent Application No. 10-2019-0108288 filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on September 2, 2019, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates to a display device, and more particularly, to a display device capable of switching a state between a folded state and an unfolded state. Background Art

[0004] A display device is a device for displaying an image. The display device generally includes a display panel, such as an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel or a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel.

[0005] Mobile electronic devices generally include display devices to provide images to their users. Even when mobile electronic devices obtain larger display screens, mobile electronic devices tend to have the same or smaller volume or thickness. Currently, some mobile electronic devices are made foldable or bendable. These devices may include foldable or bendable displays. By having such displays, these mobile electronic devices can obtain a larger screen when the foldable device is opened, and obtain a smaller size when the foldable device is closed. Summary of the invention

[0006] The display device includes a display panel. A mold frame is disposed to surround the display panel. A bracket is disposed to at least partially overlap the mold frame. Each of the mold frame and the bracket includes a conductive material, and the mold frame and the bracket are electrically connected to each other.

[0007] The display device may further include a protective film disposed on the display panel. The display panel may include a cover region at least partially overlapping the protective film and an exposed region exposed by the protective film.

[0008] The protective film may include a protective substrate and a protective substrate bonding layer disposed between the protective substrate and the display panel.

[0009] The display device may further include a connection conductor disposed between the bracket and the mold frame. The mold frame and the bracket may be directly connected to the connection conductor.

[0010] The connection conductor may include a conductive substrate, a first conductive bonding layer disposed between the conductive substrate and the mold frame, and a second conductive bonding layer disposed between the bracket and the conductive substrate.

[0011] The connecting conductor may include a clamping portion.

[0012] The mold frame may include a main frame portion and a frame conductive layer directly disposed on a surface of the main frame portion. The frame conductive layer may be electrically connected to the bracket.

[0013] The frame conductive layer is formed on the main frame portion by coating, deposition or thermal attachment.

[0014] The bracket may be made of a conductive material.

[0015] The support may include a main support portion and a support conductive layer disposed inside the main support portion. The connection conductor may be connected to the frame conductive layer and the support conductive layer.

[0016] The main support portion may be further disposed on a lower surface of the display panel.

[0017] The main frame portion may include a first frame portion disposed to face a side surface of the display panel and a second frame portion connected to the first frame portion and disposed to face an upper surface of the display panel.

[0018] The frame conductive layer may be disposed directly on the first frame portion.

[0019] The frame conductive layer may further include a plurality of conductive patterns, each of the conductive patterns being spaced apart from each other along the second frame portion.

[0020] The mold frame may include a conductive material dispersed in the mold frame.

[0021] The bracket can be connected to a set ground wire.

[0022] The display device may further include a cover window disposed between the protective film and the display panel, and a light shielding pattern disposed directly on an edge of the cover window along an edge of the cover window. The light shielding pattern may include a conductive material.

[0023] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a display device includes a display panel in which a folding area, a first non-folding area located on one side of the folding area, and a second non-folding area located on the other side of the folding area are defined. A first mold frame is disposed adjacent to the first non-folding area of ​​the display panel. A second mold frame is disposed adjacent to the second non-folding area of ​​the display panel. A first bracket at least partially overlaps the first mold frame. A second bracket at least partially overlaps the second mold frame. Each of the first mold frame and the second mold frame includes a conductive material. Each of the first bracket and the second bracket includes a conductive material. The first mold frame and the first bracket are electrically connected to each other. The second mold frame and the second bracket are electrically connected to each other.

[0024] The display device may further include a protective film disposed on the display panel. The display panel may include a cover region at least partially overlapping the protective film and an exposed region exposed by the protective film.

[0025] The display device may further include a first connecting conductor disposed between the first bracket and the first mold frame, and a second connecting conductor disposed between the second bracket and the second mold frame. The first mold frame and the first bracket may be directly connected to the first connecting conductor. The second mold frame and the second bracket may be directly connected to the second connecting conductor.

[0026] Each of the first bracket and the second bracket may be connected to a set ground line. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The above and other aspects and features of the present disclosure will become more apparent by describing in detail exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0028] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a folded state of a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view taken along line III-III';

[0031] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 an enlarged cross-sectional view of region A;

[0032] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 an enlarged cross-sectional view of region B;

[0033] Figure 6 is a plan layout diagram showing a display panel, a first mold frame, and a second mold frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a discharge path of static electricity applied to a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0036] Fig. 9 is a plan layout diagram showing a display panel, a first mold frame, and a second mold frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0037] Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view showing a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Fig.11 yes Fig.10 an enlarged cross-sectional view of a region C;

[0039] Fig.12 is a cross-sectional view showing a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0040] Fig.13 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0041] Fig.14 is a cross-sectional view showing a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0042] Fig.15 is a plan layout diagram showing a display panel, a window, a light shielding pattern, a first mold frame, and a second mold frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0043] Fig.16 2 is a plan layout view showing a display panel, a first mold frame, and a second mold frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] The specific structural and functional descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein are provided for illustrative purposes in order to illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms without departing from the spirit and salient features of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure and the illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention are not necessarily limited to the embodiments shown herein.

[0045] It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being related to another element, such as being "on," "coupled" or "connected" to another element, the element can be directly on, coupled or connected to the other element, or intervening elements may be present between the element and the other element.

[0046] Throughout the specification and drawings, the same reference numbers may refer to the same or like parts.

[0047] It will be understood that, although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, components, regions, layers and / or parts, these elements, components, regions, layers and / or parts should not necessarily be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or part from another element, component, region, layer or part. Therefore, without departing from the teachings herein, the "first element", "first component", "first region", "first layer" or "first part" discussed below may be referred to as a second element, second component, second region, second layer or second part.

[0048] The terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments, and are not necessarily intended to limit the present invention as a whole. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, "a", "an", "the" and "at least one" are not intended to represent the limitation of quantity, but are intended to include both the singular and the plural. For example, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, "element" has the same meaning as "at least one element". "At least one" will not be interpreted as limiting "a" or "an". "Or" means "and / or". As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. It will also be understood that when used in this specification, the term "comprising" and / or "comprising" or "comprising" and / or "comprising" represents the existence of stated features, regions, wholes, steps, operations, elements and / or parts, but does not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, regions, wholes, steps, operations, elements, parts and / or their sets. As used herein, the term "consisting of..." excludes the existence or addition of other elements not described.

[0049] In addition, relative terms such as "lower" or "bottom" and "upper" or "top" may be used herein to describe the relationship of one element to another element as shown in the accompanying drawings. It will be understood that, in addition to the orientations depicted in the accompanying drawings, relative terms are intended to cover different orientations of the device. For example, if the device in one of the figures in the accompanying drawings is turned over, the elements described as being on the "lower" side of the other elements will then be oriented on the "upper" side of the other elements. Therefore, the exemplary term "lower" can cover both "upper" and "lower" orientations depending on the specific orientation of the accompanying drawings. Similarly, if the device in one of the figures in the accompanying drawings is turned over, the elements described as being "below" or "below" the other elements will then be oriented "above" the other elements. Therefore, the exemplary terms "below" or "below" can cover both upper and lower orientations.

[0050] As used herein, "about" or "approximately" includes the stated value and the mean within an acceptable deviation range of the particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art taking into account the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the particular quantity (e.g., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "about" can mean within one or more standard deviations, or within ±30%, ±20%, ±10%, or ±5% of the stated value.

[0051] In this article, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to cross-sectional views of schematic diagrams that may be idealized embodiments. Therefore, deviations from the illustrated shapes, for example, caused by manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances, can be expected. Therefore, the embodiments described herein should not necessarily be interpreted as being limited to the specific shapes of the regions as shown herein, but will include deviations in shapes, for example, caused by manufacturing. For example, a region shown or described as flat may have rough and / or nonlinear features. In addition, the sharp corners shown may be at least partially rounded. Thus, the regions shown in the accompanying drawings are schematic in nature, and the shapes of these regions do not necessarily show the exact shapes of the regions.

[0052] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 , the display device 1 may be a foldable display device. As used herein, the term "foldable" may refer to an element that may be flexible, that is, the element may be partially or completely folded and unfolded repeatedly without causing damage. As used herein, "foldable" may specifically include bendable, rollable, etc. In addition, the term "foldable" should be interpreted as including "partially foldable", "fully foldable", "inwardly foldable" (e.g., capable of folding inwardly) and "outwardly foldable" (e.g., capable of folding outwardly).

[0054] The display device 1 may have a folding axis AXIS_F intersecting the upper side and the lower side of the display device 1 in a plan view. The display device 1 may be folded about the folding axis AXIS_F.

[0055] The display device 1 may have a substantially rectangular shape in a plan view. The display device 1 may have a rectangular shape having right-angled corners or rounded corners in a plan view. The display device 1 may include four sides LS1, LS2, SS1, and SS2. The display device 1 may include two long sides LS1 and LS2 and two short sides SS1 and SS2. For example, each of the long sides LS1 and LS2 may extend in a first direction DR1, and each of the short sides SS1 and SS2 may extend in a second direction DR2, wherein the second direction DR2 may be perpendicular to the first direction DR1.

[0056] like Figure 1As shown in , the folding axis AXIS_F may extend in a direction (e.g., the second direction DR2) intersecting the long sides LS1 and LS2. In this case, each of the long sides LS1 and LS2 of the display device 1 may be substantially folded in half. Unlike the example shown, the folding axis AXIS_F may extend across each of the short sides SS1 and SS2. In this case, each of the short sides SS1 and SS2 of the display device 1 may be substantially folded in half. Hereinafter, in order to simplify the description, the case where the folding axis AXIS_F extends across each of the long sides LS1 and LS2 will be mainly described. The folding axis AXIS_F may pass through the central portion of each of the long sides LS1 and LS2, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the folding axis AXIS_F may extend in the upper portion or the lower portion of the long sides LS1 and LS2.

[0057] Meanwhile, unless otherwise defined herein, with respect to the thickness direction, the terms "upper" and "upper surface" refer to the display direction (e.g., the direction in which an image is projected from the display device 1 when the display device 1 is in the unfolded state), and "lower" and "lower surface" refer to the direction opposite to the display direction. In addition, "upper", "lower", "left" and "right" in a plan view refer to directions when viewed from above with the display surface not moving.

[0058] The display device 1 may include a display area DA and a non-display area NA arranged to at least partially surround the display area DA. The display area DA is an area where images are displayed (e.g., an area where pixels are set), and the non-display area NA is an area where images are not displayed (e.g., an area where pixels are not set). The display area DA may be located at the center of the display device 1. In the folded state of the display device 1, the areas of the display area DA divided by the folding axis AXIS_F may at least partially overlap with each other. Therefore, the display device 1 may be folded onto itself in the folded state. In the unfolded state, an image may be displayed in the display area DA when each area is unfolded. Although not shown, the non-display area NA may also include a pad area connected to a printed circuit board. A plurality of pads may be provided in the pad area to electrically connect to the leads of the printed circuit board.

[0059] A groove (e.g., a notch) that is recessed downward or upward in a plan view may be formed in regions intersecting the folding axis AXIS_F adjacent to the first long side LS1 and the second long side LS2 of the display device 1, respectively. The recessed groove may be coupled to a hinge member for switching between a folded state and an unfolded state, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0060] The display device 1 may be divided into a folding region FR and non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2 with respect to a folding axis AXIS_F.

[0061] For example, the display device 1 may include a folding region FR disposed in the central area and including a folding axis AXIS_F (see Figure 3 ), and the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2 spaced apart from each other (see Figure 3 ), wherein the folding region FR is interposed between the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2. The first non-folding region NFR1 may be located on one side of the folding region FR in the first direction DR1, and the second non-folding region NFR2 may be located on the other side of the folding region FR in the first direction DR1.

[0062] The folding region FR may be a region in which the display device 1 is folded or bent in a folding direction with a predetermined curvature, and the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2 may be regions that are not folded. The non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2 may be located on flat surfaces forming the same plane, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2 may be at least partially bent.

[0063] Hereinafter, the operation of the display device 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail.

[0064] Figure 2 is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] Reference Figure 2 , the display device 1 may be folded with a predetermined curvature in the folding region FR, but may remain substantially unfolded in the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2. For example, the display device 1 may have flat surfaces forming the same plane in the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2, respectively. The display device 1 may be folded by an external force, such as by a user's hand.

[0066] When in the folding direction ( Figure 2 When an external force is applied to one side (for example, the right side) of the display device 1 in the third direction DR3 (upward direction in the middle), the folding region FR may be bent or folded, and the second non-folding region NFR2 may overlap or be opposite to the first non-folding region NFR1 when moving or rotating along the folding direction.

[0067] exist Figure 2 , the display device 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is shown to be folded inward (e.g., folded inward). The inward folding of the display device 1 may mean that the display device 1 is folded so that the top surfaces (or display surfaces) of the display device 1 face each other. By folding the display device 1 inward, the display area DA of the display device 1 can be protected when the display device 1 is not in use.

[0068] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 1 may be folded outward (e.g., folded outward). The folding outward of the display device 1 may mean that the display device 1 is folded so that the top surface (or display surface) of the display device 1 faces the opposite direction. By folding the display device 1 outward, the display area DA of the display device 1 may remain at least partially visible when the display device 1 is not in use.

[0069] Figure 3 It is along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view taken along line III-III'. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged cross-sectional view of area A. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 An enlarged cross-sectional view of area B. Figure 6 2 is a plan layout view showing a display panel, a first mold frame, and a second mold frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a discharge path of static electricity applied to a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] Reference Figures 3 to 7 , a display device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display panel 100, a buffer member 200 disposed under the display panel 100, a metal plate 300 disposed under the buffer member 200, double-sided tapes (tapes having adhesive surfaces on both sides thereof) 410 and 450 disposed under the metal plate 300, a protective layer 600 disposed over the display panel 100, mold frames 710 and 750 disposed to surround the display panel 100, brackets 910 and 950 disposed to at least partially overlap with the mold frames 710 and 750, and connection conductors 810 and 850 disposed between the mold frames 710 and 750 and the brackets 910 and 950, respectively.

[0071] In addition, the display device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first connecting member AM1 disposed between the buffer member 200 and the metal plate 300 , a second connecting member AM2 disposed between the buffer member 200 and the display panel 100 , and a third connecting member AM3 disposed between the display panel 100 and the protective layer 600 .

[0072] The display panel 100 may display an image according to an input data signal. The display panel 100 may be an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display panel, a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, a plasma display panel, an electrophoretic display panel, an electrowetting display panel, a quantum dot light emitting display panel, a micro light emitting diode (LED) display panel, etc. In the illustrated embodiment, an organic light emitting display panel is used as the display panel 100.

[0073] The display panel 100 may include a flexible substrate including a flexible polymer material such as polyimide (PI). Therefore, the display panel 100 may be repeatedly bent, folded, or rolled without causing damage thereto. The display panel 100 may have a shape substantially similar to the planar shape of the display device 1.

[0074] A plurality of pixels may be disposed only in the display area DA of the display panel 100, and a signal line or a driving circuit for applying a signal to the pixels may be disposed in the non-display area NA. In addition, a black matrix having a planar rectangular frame shape may be disposed in the non-display area NA.

[0075] The pixel may include a light emitting layer and a circuit layer for controlling the amount of light emitted from the light emitting layer. The circuit layer may include a plurality of wirings, a plurality of electrodes, and at least one transistor. In one embodiment, the light emitting layer may include an organic light emitting material. The light emitting layer may be encapsulated by an encapsulation layer. The encapsulation layer may encapsulate the light emitting layer to prevent moisture, oxygen, etc. from penetrating from the outside. The encapsulation layer may be a single layer or a multilayer inorganic film, or a laminated film formed by alternately stacking an inorganic film and an organic film.

[0076] In the display panel 100 , a folding region FR and non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2 may be defined.

[0077] The buffer member 200 may be disposed under the display panel 100. The buffer member 200 may prevent an external impact (e.g., an external impact from under the buffer member 200) from being transmitted to the display panel 100. The buffer member 200 may be formed of a foam material, and may include polyurethane (PU), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), silicon (Si), polydimethylacrylamide (PDMA), and the like.

[0078] The buffer member 200 may be disposed across the folding region FR and the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2 .

[0079] A supporting layer may be further provided between the buffer member 200 and the display panel 100. The supporting layer may be provided to span the folding region FR and the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2 of the display device 1. The supporting layer may include, for example, a polymer organic insulating material such as polyimide (PI). The coupling members respectively provided on the surface of the supporting layer facing the display panel 100 and on the surface of the supporting layer facing the metal plate 300 may constitute a supporting film.

[0080] A supporting film may be disposed under the display panel 100 to support the display panel 100 .

[0081] The metal plate 300 may be disposed under the buffer member 200. The metal plate 300 may be disposed across the folding region FR and the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2. The metal plate 300 may include metal. Examples of the metal include copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), etc., but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0082] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the metal plate 300 may be separated by a folding region FR located therebetween. For example, the metal plate 300 may include a first portion disposed in the first non-folding region NFR1 and a second portion disposed in the second non-folding region NFR2. The first portion and the second portion may be spaced apart from each other, and the folding region FR is disposed between the first portion and the second portion. In this case, the inner surface of the first portion may be aligned with the boundary of the folding region FR and the first non-folding region NFR1, and the inner surface of the second portion may be aligned with the boundary of the folding region FR and the second non-folding region NFR2.

[0083] However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. The inner surface of the first portion may be located outside the boundary between the folding region FR and the first non-folding region NFR1, and the inner surface of the second portion may be located outside the boundary between the folding region FR and the second non-folding region NFR2.

[0084] The first coupling member AM1 may be disposed between the buffer member 200 and the metal plate 300 to couple the buffer member 200 with the metal plate 300. The second coupling member AM2 may be disposed between the buffer member 200 and the display panel 100 to couple the buffer member 200 with the display panel 100. The third coupling member AM3 may be disposed between the display panel 100 and the protective layer 600 to couple the display panel 100 with the protective layer 600.

[0085] Each of the coupling members AM1 to AM3 may be a film having adhesive properties on both its upper and lower surfaces, such as a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), an optically clear adhesive (OCA), or an optically clear resin (OCR). The adhesive film may include an acrylic resin or a silicone-based resin. In addition, the adhesive film may have an elongation of 100% to 1000%.

[0086] The first coupling member AM1 and the second coupling member AM2 disposed below the display panel 100 may have characteristics different from those of the third coupling member AM3 disposed above the display panel 100. For example, when the display device 1 is a top emission type display device, the transmittance (transmittance for visible light) of the third coupling member AM3 may be greater than the transmittance (transmittance for visible light) of the first coupling member AM1 and the second coupling member AM2, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0087] Double-sided tapes 410 and 450 may be disposed on a lower portion of the metal plate 300. The first double-sided tape 410 may be disposed in the first non-folding region NFR1, and the second double-sided tape 450 may be disposed in the second non-folding region NFR2.

[0088] The first double-sided tape 410 may include a first base material 420, a first bonding layer 430 disposed between the first base material 420 and the metal plate 300, and a second bonding layer 440 disposed between the first base material 420 and the first bracket 910. The second double-sided tape 450 may include a first base material 460, a first bonding layer 470 disposed between the first base material 460 and the metal plate 300, and a second bonding layer 480 disposed between the first base material 460 and the second bracket 950 to be described later.

[0089] The first double-sided tape 410 and the second double-sided tape 450 may be spaced apart from each other, and the folding region FR is disposed between the first double-sided tape 410 and the second double-sided tape 450 .

[0090] The side surfaces of the display panel 100, the buffer member 200, and the metal plate 300 may be aligned in the thickness direction. The display panel 100, the buffer member 200, and the metal plate 300 may have substantially the same planar size.

[0091] The protective layer 600 may be disposed on the display panel 100 to protect components disposed under the protective layer 600 from external impact.

[0092] In addition, the protective layer 600 may perform a short wavelength filter function that blocks short wavelength light. As used herein, short wavelength light may include light having a wavelength in the range of about 10 nm to about 400 nm (including end values). The protective layer 600 may be used to prevent short wavelength light in the light provided from the display panel 100 from being transmitted to the outside. For example, the protective layer 600 may also include a material that performs a short wavelength filter function. The material that performs a short wavelength filter function may absorb short wavelength light.

[0093] The planar size of the protective layer 600 may be smaller than the planar size of the display panel 100. Side surfaces of the protective layer 600 may be respectively positioned more inward than side surfaces of the display panel 100. The upper surface of the display panel 100 may include a covered area CR covered by the protective layer 600 and an exposed area ER exposed by the protective layer 600. For example, the covered area CR may be located in a central portion of the display panel 100, and the exposed area ER may be located in a peripheral portion of the display panel 100.

[0094] The protective layer 600 may include an organic insulating material. Examples of the organic insulating material may include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyimide (PI), etc. The protective layer 600 and the third coupling member AM3 may constitute a protective film.

[0095] The mold frames 710 and 750 may be disposed to surround the display panel 100. The first mold frame 710 may be located on one side of the display panel 100, and the second mold frame 750 may be located on the other side of the display panel 100. The mold frames 710 and 750 may cover the side surface and the upper surface of the display panel 100.

[0096] Each of the mold frames 710 and 750 may include a conductive material.

[0097] Brackets 910 and 950 may be further disposed to surround the display panel 100. The first bracket 910 may be located on one side of the display panel 100, and the second bracket 950 may be located on the other side of the display panel 100. Brackets 910 and 950 may cover the side surface and the lower surface of the display panel 100.

[0098] Each of the brackets 910 and 950 may include a conductive material.

[0099] In the display device 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a cover window may not be disposed between the protective layer 600 and the display panel 100. The cover window may include a rigid material such as glass or quartz.

[0100] Therefore, when the display device 1 is folded, bending stress caused by the rigid material can be reduced. However, as described above, the protective layer 600 includes an organic insulating material, and the organic insulating material may discharge static electricity more slowly than the cover window.

[0101] In addition, as described above, since the plane size of the protective layer 600 is smaller than the plane size of the display panel 100, the upper surface of the display panel 100 may include a covered area CR covered by the protective layer 600 and an exposed area ER exposed by the protective layer 600. The protective layer 600 may be disposed so as not to overlap with the mold frames 710 and 750 located on one side and the other side of the display panel 100, respectively. Therefore, the user may easily remove and reattach the protective layer 600. However, since the protective layer 600 is not disposed on the entire surface of the display panel 100, in terms of the module structure, when static electricity is applied, the grounding area may not be sufficient to sufficiently dissipate static electricity.

[0102] For example, in terms of the structure and constituent materials of the display device 1, the applied static electricity may be transferred to the display panel 100, which may not be easy to discharge. The static electricity transferred to the display panel 100 may move to both sides of the display panel 100. Static electricity may cause the thin film transistors of multiple pixels of the display panel 100 to become defective. For example, static electricity may cause current leakage of the thin film transistors of the display panel 100, thereby causing display failure. The multiple pixels of the display panel 100 may include a blue pixel emitting blue light, a green pixel emitting green light, and a red pixel emitting red light. A blue organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the blue pixel, a green organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the green pixel, and a red organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the red pixel.

[0103] The green organic light emitting layer may have better light emitting efficiency than the blue organic light emitting layer or the red organic light emitting layer. In this case, when current leakage of the thin film transistor occurs, undesirable green light is generated in the green organic light emitting layer, and green light imbalance may occur on both sides or edge portions of the display panel 100.

[0104] However, the display device 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include mold frames 710 and 750 and brackets 910 and 950, each of which includes a conductive material. The mold frames 710 and 750 and the brackets 910 and 950 are electrically connected to each other so that applied static electricity can be discharged from the mold frames 710 and 750 through the brackets 910 and 950.

[0105] As described above, the mold frames 710 and 750 may include a conductive material. The first mold frame 710 may include a first main frame portion 720 and a first frame conductive layer 730 disposed on a surface of the first main frame portion 720. The second mold frame 750 may include a second main frame portion 760 and a second frame conductive layer 770 disposed on a surface of the second main frame portion 760. Each of the main frame portions 720 and 760 may include an organic insulating material. Examples of organic insulating materials may include polyethersulfone (PES), polyacrylate (PA), polyarylate (PAR), polyetherimide (PEI), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyallyl ester, polyimide (PI), polycarbonate (PC), cellulose triacetate (CAT), cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), or a combination thereof.

[0106] For example, the main frame portions 720 and 760 may include polycarbonate (PC).

[0107] The frame conductive layers 730 and 770 may be disposed on surfaces of the main frame portions 720 and 760, respectively. Although it is shown in the drawings that the frame conductive layers 730 and 770 are disposed on surfaces of the main frame portions 720 and 760, respectively, facing the protective layer 600, the present invention is not limited thereto. The frame conductive layers 730 and 770 may be disposed on surfaces of the main frame portions 720 and 760, respectively, opposite to the surfaces of the main frame portions 720 and 760 facing the protective layer 600.

[0108] The frame conductive layers 730 and 770 may be formed by coating, depositing, or thermally attaching a conductive material or conductive powder to surfaces of the main frame portions 720 and 760, respectively, but the forming method is not limited thereto.

[0109] The frame conductive layers 730 and 770 may be used to induce static electricity applied to the display device 1 in the mold frames 710 and 750 .

[0110] like Figure 4 As shown in , the first main frame portion 720 may include a first portion 721 and a second portion 723 connected to the first portion 721. The first portion 721 may be a sidewall portion of the first main frame portion 720, and the second portion 723 may be a protruding portion of the first main frame portion 720. The second portion 723 may protrude from the first portion 721 toward the folding region FR.

[0111] The first portion 721 may be disposed to face the side surface of the display panel 100, and the second portion 723 may at least partially overlap one surface of the display panel 100 in the thickness direction. The second portion 723 may at least partially overlap the first non-folding region NFR1 of the display panel 100.

[0112] Similar to the first main frame portion 720, the second main frame portion 760 may include a first portion 761 as a side wall portion of the second main frame portion 760 (see Figure 6 ) and the second portion 763 as a protruding portion of the second main frame portion 760 (see Figure 6 ). The configuration of the second main frame portion 760 may be substantially the same as that of the first main frame portion 720.

[0113] The first frame conductive layer 730 may be formed on the first portion 721 and the second portion 723 of the first main frame portion 720. For example, the first frame conductive layer 730 may include the first portion 731 disposed between the first portion 721 of the first main frame portion 720 and the display panel 100, and the second portion 733 disposed between the second portion 723 of the first main frame portion 720 and the display panel 100. The second frame conductive layer 770 may have substantially the same configuration as that of the first frame conductive layer 730.

[0114] The first bracket 910 may at least partially overlap the first mold frame 710 , and the second bracket 950 may at least partially overlap the second mold frame 750 .

[0115] Each of the brackets 910 and 950 may include a conductive material. Examples of the conductive material may include aluminum (Al) or magnesium (Mg). The brackets 910 and 950 may be made of a conductive material, respectively. For example, the brackets 910 and 950 may be conductors made of a conductive material.

[0116] The first bracket 910 may be electrically connected to the first mold frame 710 , and the second bracket 950 may be electrically connected to the second mold frame 750 .

[0117] A first connection conductor 810 may be disposed between the first bracket 910 and the first mold frame 710 , and a second connection conductor 850 may be disposed between the second bracket 950 and the second mold frame 750 .

[0118] The first connection conductor 810 may be used to electrically connect the first bracket 910 to the first mold frame 710 , and the second connection conductor 850 may be used to electrically connect the second bracket 950 to the second mold frame 750 .

[0119] For example, Figure 5 As shown in , the first connection conductor 810 may include a conductive base material 811, a first conductive bonding layer 812 disposed between the conductive base material 811 and the first main frame portion 720, and a second conductive bonding layer 813 disposed between the conductive base material 811 and the first bracket 910. The first connection conductor 810 may be a double-sided tape.

[0120] The second connection conductor 850 may include a configuration substantially the same as that of the first connection conductor 810. The second connection conductor 850 may include a conductive base material, a first conductive bonding layer disposed between the conductive base material and the second main frame portion 760, and a second conductive bonding layer disposed between the conductive base material and the second bracket 950. The second connection conductor 850 may be a double-sided tape.

[0121] In some exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, each of the connection conductors 810 and 850 may include a clamping portion.

[0122] Brackets 910 and 950 may further extend and be disposed on the lower surface of the display panel 100, respectively. Brackets 910 and 950 may be combined with double-sided tapes 410 and 450, respectively. Brackets 910 and 950 may be attached to second bonding layers 440 and 480 of double-sided tapes 410 and 450, respectively.

[0123] Inner surfaces of portions of the brackets 910 and 950 further extending on the lower surface of the display panel 100 may be aligned with boundaries between the non-folding regions NFR1 and NFR2 and the folding region FR, respectively.

[0124] Figure 6 A display panel 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure and mold frames 710 and 750 covering the display panel 100 are illustrated.

[0125] The first mold frame 710 may be disposed adjacent to the first non-folding region NFR1 of the display panel 100 , and the second mold frame 750 may be disposed adjacent to the second non-folding region NFR2 of the display panel 100 .

[0126] The first mold frame 710 and the second mold frame 750 may each cover the short side and the long side of the display panel 100. However, the first mold frame 710 and the second mold frame 750 may be omitted from the folding region FR. Therefore, when the display device 1 is folded, bending stress due to the mold frames disposed in the folding region FR may be prevented from occurring.

[0127] However, in some embodiments, a mold frame may also be provided in the folding region FR. For example, the first mold frame 710 and the second mold frame 750 may be physically connected. The width of the mold frame provided in the folding region FR in the second direction DR2 may be smaller than the width of each of the first mold frame 710 and the second mold frame 750 in the second direction DR2. In this case, the occurrence of a large bending stress caused by the mold frame provided in the folding region FR when the display device 1 is folded can be reduced.

[0128] The first portion 731 of the first frame conductive layer 730 may be disposed to surround the short side and the long side of the display panel 100. The first portion 731 of the first frame conductive layer 730 may be disposed not to overlap the display panel 100. The first portion 731 of the first frame conductive layer 730 may be continuously disposed along the short side and the long side of the display panel 100. The first portion 771 of the second frame conductive layer 770 may have substantially the same shape as the first portion 731 of the first frame conductive layer 730.

[0129] The second portion 733 of the first frame conductive layer 730 may be connected to the first portion 731 of the first frame conductive layer 730. The second portion 733 of the first frame conductive layer 730 may extend from the first portion 731 of the first frame conductive layer 730, and may at least partially overlap the display panel 100 in the thickness direction. The second portion 733 of the first frame conductive layer 730 may be continuously disposed along the continuously disposed first portion 731 of the first frame conductive layer 730. For example, the first portion 731 of the first frame conductive layer 730 may be continuously disposed along the first portion 721 of the first main frame portion 720, and the second portion 733 of the first frame conductive layer 730 may be continuously disposed along the second portion 723 of the first main frame portion 720.

[0130] The second portion 773 of the second frame conductive layer 770 may have substantially the same shape as the second portion 733 of the first frame conductive layer 730 .

[0131] Reference Figure 7 , the electrostatic ESD applied to the display device 1 from the outside may be conducted to the mold frames 710 and 750 including the conductive material. The electrostatic ESD provided to the mold frames 710 and 750 may move to the connection conductors 810 and 850 electrically connected to the mold frames 710 and 750, and move to the brackets 910 and 950 electrically connected to the connection conductors 810 and 850. The brackets 910 and 950 may be connected to a set ground line that may be used as a ground line, so that the electrostatic ESD conducted to the brackets 910 and 950 may be discharged to the outside.

[0132] As described above, since the plane size of the protective layer 600 is smaller than the plane size of the display panel 100, the upper surface of the display panel 100 may include a covered area CR covered by the protective layer 600 and an exposed area ER exposed by the protective layer 600. The protective layer 600 may be disposed so as not to overlap with the mold frames 710 and 750 located on one side and the other side of the display panel 100, respectively. Therefore, the user may easily remove and reattach the protective layer 600. However, since the protective layer 600 is not disposed on the entire surface of the display panel 100, in terms of the module structure, when static electricity is applied, the grounding area may not be sufficient to sufficiently discharge static electricity.

[0133] For example, in terms of the structure and constituent materials of the display device 1, the applied static electricity may be transferred to the display panel 100, which may not be easy to discharge. The static electricity transferred to the display panel 100 may move to both sides of the display panel 100. Static electricity may cause the thin film transistors of multiple pixels of the display panel 100 to become defective. For example, static electricity may cause current leakage of the thin film transistors of the display panel 100, thereby causing display failure. The multiple pixels of the display panel 100 may include a blue pixel emitting blue light, a green pixel emitting green light, and a red pixel emitting red light. A blue organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the blue pixel, a green organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the green pixel, and a red organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the red pixel.

[0134] The green organic light emitting layer may have better light emitting efficiency than the blue organic light emitting layer and the red organic light emitting layer. In this case, when current leakage of the thin film transistor occurs, undesirable green light is generated in the green organic light emitting layer, and green unevenness may occur on both sides or edge portions of the display panel 100.

[0135] However, in the display device 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the mold frames 710 and 750 and the brackets 910 and 950 covering the display panel 100 include a conductive material and are electrically connected to each other. Therefore, an escape path of static electricity ESD applied from the outside to the display device 1 from the mold frames 710 and 750 to the brackets 910 and 950 can be established.

[0136] Therefore, it is possible to prevent display failure such as green unevenness from occurring on both sides or edge portions of the display panel 100 due to defects generated in thin film transistors of a plurality of pixels of the display panel 100 due to static electricity applied to the display device 1 .

[0137] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described. In the following embodiments, the same components as those of the above-described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified.

[0138] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is a plan layout diagram of a display panel, a first mold frame, and a second mold frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0139] Reference Figure 8 and Fig. 9 According to the display device 2 of this embodiment, Figure 3 The display device 1 is different from the display device 2 in that the display device 2 includes mold frames 710_1 and 750_1.

[0140] For example, the display device 2 according to the present embodiment may include mold frames 710_1 and 750_1 .

[0141] The mold frames 710_1 and 750_1 may be provided with conductive metal powder dispersed in the mold frames 710_1 and 750_1.

[0142] The mold frames 710_1 and 750_1 according to the present embodiment can be formed by mixing conductive metal powder with Figure 3 The organic insulating materials exemplified in the above are mixed alternately to form the film.

[0143] In addition, in the present embodiment, since the plane size of the protective layer 600 is smaller than the plane size of the display panel 100, the upper surface of the display panel 100 may include a covered area CR covered by the protective layer 600 and an exposed area ER exposed by the protective layer 600. The protective layer 600 may be disposed so as not to overlap with the mold frames 710_1 and 750_1 located on one side and the other side of the display panel 100, respectively. Therefore, the user may easily remove and reattach the protective layer 600. However, since the protective layer 600 is not disposed on the entire surface of the display panel 100, in terms of the module structure, when static electricity is applied, the grounding area may not be sufficient to sufficiently discharge static electricity.

[0144] For example, in terms of the structure and constituent materials of the display device 2, the applied static electricity may be transferred to the display panel 100, which may not be easy to discharge. The static electricity transferred to the display panel 100 may move to both sides of the display panel 100. Static electricity may cause the thin film transistors of multiple pixels of the display panel 100 to become defective. For example, static electricity may cause current leakage of the thin film transistors of the display panel 100, thereby causing display failure. The multiple pixels of the display panel 100 may include a blue pixel emitting blue light, a green pixel emitting green light, and a red pixel emitting red light. A blue organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the blue pixel, a green organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the green pixel, and a red organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the red pixel.

[0145] The green organic light emitting layer may have better light emitting efficiency than the blue organic light emitting layer and the red organic light emitting layer. In this case, when current leakage of the thin film transistor occurs, undesirable green light is generated in the green organic light emitting layer, and green unevenness may occur on both sides or edge portions of the display panel 100.

[0146] However, in the display device 2 according to the present embodiment, the mold frames 710_1 and 750_1 covering the display panel 100 and the brackets 910 and 950 include a conductive material and are electrically connected to each other. Therefore, an escape path of static electricity ESD applied from the outside to the display device 2 from the mold frames 710_1 and 750_1 to the brackets 910 and 950 can be ensured.

[0147] Therefore, it is possible to prevent display failures such as green unevenness from occurring on both sides or edge portions of the display panel 100 due to defects generated in thin film transistors of a plurality of pixels of the display panel 100 due to residual static electricity applied to the display device 2 .

[0148] Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view showing a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.11 yes Fig.10 An enlarged cross-sectional view of area C.

[0149] Reference Fig.10 and Fig.11 According to the display device 3 of this embodiment, Figure 3 and Figure 4 The display device 1 is different in that the frame conductive layers 730_1 and 770_1 are provided inside the main frame portions 720 and 760 .

[0150] For example, in the display device 3 according to the present embodiment, the frame conductive layers 730_1 and 770_1 may be provided inside the main frame portions 720 and 760. The frame conductive layers 730_1 and 770_1 may be formed to be inserted into the main frame portions 720 and 760.

[0151] The first frame conductive layer 730_1 may pass through the first portion 721 and the second portion 723 of the first main frame portion 720 .

[0152] In addition, in the present embodiment, since the plane size of the protective layer 600 is smaller than the plane size of the display panel 100, the upper surface of the display panel 100 may include a covered area CR covered by the protective layer 600 and an exposed area ER exposed by the protective layer 600. The protective layer 600 may be disposed so as not to overlap with the mold frames 710_2 and 750_2 located on one side and the other side of the display panel 100, respectively. Therefore, the user can easily remove and reattach the protective layer 600. However, since the protective layer 600 is not disposed on the entire surface of the display panel 100, in terms of the module structure, when static electricity is applied, the grounding area may not be sufficient to sufficiently discharge static electricity.

[0153] For example, in terms of the structure and constituent materials of the display device 3, the applied static electricity may be transferred to the display panel 100, which may not be easy to discharge. The static electricity transferred to the display panel 100 may move to both sides of the display panel 100. Static electricity may cause the thin film transistors of multiple pixels of the display panel 100 to become defective. For example, static electricity may cause current leakage of the thin film transistors of the display panel 100, thereby causing display failure. The multiple pixels of the display panel 100 may include a blue pixel emitting blue light, a green pixel emitting green light, and a red pixel emitting red light. A blue organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the blue pixel, a green organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the green pixel, and a red organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the red pixel.

[0154] The green organic light emitting layer may have better light emitting efficiency than the blue organic light emitting layer and the red organic light emitting layer. In this case, when current leakage of the thin film transistor occurs, undesirable green light is generated in the green organic light emitting layer, and green unevenness may occur on both sides or edge portions of the display panel 100.

[0155] However, in the display device 3 according to the present embodiment, the mold frames 710_2 and 750_2 covering the display panel 100 and the brackets 910 and 950 include a conductive material and are electrically connected to each other. Therefore, an escape path of static electricity ESD applied from the outside to the display device 3 from the mold frames 710_2 and 750_2 to the brackets 910 and 950 can be ensured.

[0156] Therefore, it is possible to prevent display failures such as green unevenness from occurring on both sides or edge portions of the display panel 100 due to defects generated in thin film transistors of a plurality of pixels of the display panel 100 due to residual static electricity applied to the display device 3 .

[0157] Fig.12 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0158] Reference Fig.12 According to the display device 4 of this embodiment, Figure 3 The display device 1 is different in that the brackets 910_1 and 950_1 include main bracket parts 910 and 950 and bracket conductive layers 915 and 955 disposed inside the main bracket parts 910 and 950 .

[0159] For example, in the display device 4 according to the present embodiment, the brackets 910_1 and 950_1 may include main bracket portions 910 and 950 and bracket conductive layers 915 and 955 disposed inside the main bracket portions 910 and 950 .

[0160] and Figure 3Unlike the main support portions 910 and 950 , the main support portions 910 and 950 may include an organic insulating material.

[0161] The support conductive layers 915 and 955 and the frame conductive layers 730 and 770 may be electrically connected via the connection conductors 810 and 850 , respectively.

[0162] The stent conductive layers 915 and 955 may be exposed on the outer surfaces of the main stent portions 910 and 950, respectively.

[0163] In addition, in the present embodiment, since the plane size of the protective layer 600 is smaller than the plane size of the display panel 100, the upper surface of the display panel 100 may include a covered area CR covered by the protective layer 600 and an exposed area ER exposed by the protective layer 600. The protective layer 600 may be disposed so as not to overlap with the mold frames 710 and 750 located on one side and the other side of the display panel 100, respectively. Therefore, the user can easily remove and reattach the protective layer 600. However, since the protective layer 600 is not disposed on the entire surface of the display panel 100, in terms of the module structure, when static electricity is applied, the grounding area may not be sufficient to sufficiently discharge static electricity.

[0164] For example, in terms of the structure and constituent materials of the display device 4, the applied static electricity may be transferred to the display panel 100, which may not be easy to discharge. The static electricity transferred to the display panel 100 may move to both sides of the display panel 100. Static electricity may cause the thin film transistors of multiple pixels of the display panel 100 to become defective. For example, static electricity may cause current leakage of the thin film transistors of the display panel 100, thereby causing display failure. The multiple pixels of the display panel 100 may include a blue pixel emitting blue light, a green pixel emitting green light, and a red pixel emitting red light. A blue organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the blue pixel, a green organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the green pixel, and a red organic light-emitting layer may be provided on the red pixel.

[0165] The green organic light emitting layer may have better light emitting efficiency than the blue organic light emitting layer and the red organic light emitting layer. In this case, when current leakage of the thin film transistor occurs, undesirable green light is generated in the green organic light emitting layer, and green unevenness may occur on both sides or edge portions of the display panel 100.

[0166] However, in the display device 4 according to the present embodiment, the mold frames 710 and 750 covering the display panel 100 and the brackets 910_1 and 950_1 include a conductive material and are electrically connected to each other. Therefore, an escape path of static electricity ESD applied from the outside to the display device 4 from the mold frames 710 and 750 to the brackets 910_1 and 950_1 can be ensured.

[0167] Therefore, it is possible to prevent display failures such as green unevenness from occurring on both sides or edge portions of the display panel 100 due to defects generated in thin film transistors of a plurality of pixels of the display panel 100 due to residual static electricity applied to the display device 4 .

[0168] Fig.13 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0169] Reference Fig.13 According to the display device 5 of this embodiment, Figure 3 The display device 1 of FIG. 1 is different in that the protection layer 600_1 further extends outward to overlap with the mold frames 710 and 750 .

[0170] For example, in the display device 5 according to the present embodiment, the protective layer 600_1 may further extend outward to at least partially overlap the mold frames 710 and 750. According to the present embodiment, the protective layer 600_1 may further extend outward to overlap the mold frames 710 and 750, thereby further increasing the ground contact area by the protective layer 600_1.

[0171] Similar to the protection layer 600_1 , the third coupling member AM3_1 may further extend outward.

[0172] Fig.14 is a cross-sectional view of a display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.15 is a plan layout diagram of a display panel, a window, a light shielding pattern, a first mold frame, and a second mold frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0173] Reference Fig.14 and Fig.15 According to the display device 6 of this embodiment, Figure 3 The display device 1 is different from the display device 6 in that the display device 6 further includes a window W disposed between the protection layer 600 and the display panel 100 .

[0174] For example, the display device 6 according to the present embodiment may further include a window W disposed between the protective layer 600 and the display panel 100. For example, the window W may be disposed between the third coupling member AM3 and the display panel 100. The window W may be attached to the display panel 100 by a fourth coupling member AM4. The fourth coupling member AM4 may include the same material as the third coupling member AM3.

[0175] The window W covers and protects the components disposed below. The window W may be made of glass, quartz, etc. When the window W is relatively thin, stress may become small during folding, and even if the display device 6 is repeatedly folded and unfolded, the degree of deformation of the structure may be small. The window W may include ultra-thin glass (UTG).

[0176] The planar shape of the window W may be substantially the same as the planar shape of the display panel 100. Fig.15 It is shown that the plane size of the window W is the same as the plane size of the display panel 100 , but the plane size of the window W is not limited thereto and may be larger than the plane size of the display panel 100 .

[0177] A light shielding pattern BM may be provided on the lower surface of the window W. Fig.15 As shown in FIG. 8 , the light blocking pattern BM may be continuously disposed along the edge of the window W.

[0178] According to the present embodiment, the light blocking pattern BM may include a conductive material.

[0179] Therefore, static electricity applied to the display device 6 from the outside is applied to the light shielding pattern BM including a conductive material, and the static electricity applied to the light shielding pattern BM may not move to the display panel 100 but may move to the adjacent mold frames 710 and 750 including a conductive material.

[0180] Fig.16 2 is a plan layout view showing a display panel, a first mold frame, and a second mold frame according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0181] Reference Fig.16 According to the display device 7 of this embodiment, Figure 6 The display device 1 is different from the display device 7 in that the display device 7 includes mold frames 710_3 and 750_3.

[0182] For example, according to the present embodiment, the second portions 733_1 and 773_1 of the frame conductive layers 730_2 and 770_2 of the mold frames 710_3 and 750_3 may not be continuously disposed along the first portions 731 and 771 of the frame conductive layers 730_2 and 770_2 but may be spaced apart from each other along the first portions 731 and 771 .

[0183] It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that numerous variations and modifications may be made to the described embodiments without departing substantially from the principles of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A display device, comprising: Display panel; a mold frame at least partially surrounding the display panel; a bracket at least partially overlapping the mold frame; as well as A protective layer is disposed on the display panel. wherein each of the mold frame and the bracket comprises a conductive material, wherein the mold frame and the bracket are electrically connected to each other, and The protective layer is disposed so as not to overlap with the mold frame and to be spaced apart from the mold frame when viewed in the thickness direction of the display panel, includes an organic insulating material, and can be removed and reattached.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The display panel includes a covered area at least partially overlapping the protective layer and an exposed area exposed by the protective layer.

3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein: Also included is a protective substrate bonding layer disposed between the protective layer and the display panel.

4. The display device according to claim 2, further comprising a connecting conductor disposed between the bracket and the mold frame, in, Each of the mold frame and the bracket is directly connected to the connecting conductor.

5. The display device according to claim 4, wherein: The connection conductor includes a conductive substrate, a first conductive bonding layer disposed between the conductive substrate and the mold frame, and a second conductive bonding layer disposed between the bracket and the conductive substrate.

6. The display device according to claim 4, wherein: The connecting conductor includes a clamping portion.

7. The display device according to claim 4, wherein: The mold frame includes a main frame portion and a frame conductive layer directly disposed on a surface of the main frame portion, and Wherein, the frame conductive layer is electrically connected to the bracket.

8. The display device according to claim 7, wherein: The frame conductive layer is formed on the main frame portion by coating, deposition or thermal attachment.

9. The display device according to claim 7, wherein: The frame conductive layer includes conductive material.

10. The display device according to claim 7, wherein: The support comprises a main support part and a support conductive layer arranged inside the main support part, and Wherein, the connecting conductor is connected to the frame conductive layer and the bracket conductive layer.

11. The display device according to claim 10, wherein: The main support portion is further disposed on a lower surface of the display panel.

12. The display device according to claim 7, wherein: The main frame portion includes a first frame portion disposed to face a side surface of the display panel and a second frame portion connected to the first frame portion and disposed to face an upper surface of the display panel.

13. The display device according to claim 12, wherein: The frame conductive layer is disposed directly on the first frame portion.

14. The display device according to claim 13, wherein: The frame conductive layer further includes a plurality of conductive patterns spaced apart from each other along the second frame portion.

15. The display device according to claim 4, wherein: The mold frame includes a conductive material dispersed in the mold frame.

16. The display device according to claim 4, wherein: The bracket is electrically connected to a set ground line.

17. The display device according to claim 2, further comprising a cover window disposed between the protection layer and the display panel, and a light shielding pattern directly disposed on an edge of the cover window, in, The light shielding pattern includes a conductive material.

18. A display device comprising: a display panel, in which a folding area, a first non-folding area located on one side of the folding area, and a second non-folding area located on the other side of the folding area are defined; a first mold frame, arranged adjacent to the first non-folding area of ​​the display panel but not overlapping the folding area; a second mold frame, arranged adjacent to the second non-folding area of ​​the display panel but not overlapping the folding area; a first bracket at least partially overlapping the first molding frame; a second bracket at least partially overlapping the second molding frame; as well as A protective layer is disposed on the display panel. wherein each of the first mold frame and the second mold frame comprises a first conductive material, wherein each of the first bracket and the second bracket comprises a second conductive material that is different from or the same as the first conductive material, wherein the first molding frame and the first bracket are electrically connected to each other, wherein the second mold frame and the second bracket are electrically connected to each other, and The protective layer is arranged not to overlap with the first mold frame and the second mold frame and to be spaced apart from the first mold frame and the second mold frame when viewed in the thickness direction of the display panel, comprises an organic insulating material, and can be removed and reattached.

19. The display device according to claim 18, wherein: The display panel includes a covered area at least partially overlapping the protective layer and an exposed area exposed by the protective layer.

20. The display device according to claim 19, further comprising a first connection conductor disposed between the first bracket and the first mold frame, and a second connection conductor disposed between the second bracket and the second mold frame, in, The first mold frame and the first bracket are directly connected to the first connecting conductor, and The second mold frame and the second bracket are each directly connected to the second connecting conductor.

21. The display device according to claim 20, wherein: Each of the first bracket and the second bracket is electrically connected to a set ground line.

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