Tray for a display device

Abstract

A tray for a display device includes a plate disposed parallel to a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a first recess recessed from the plate in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, a second recess recessed from the plate in the third direction and spaced apart from the first recess in the second direction, a first inclined surface extending from the first recess in a direction opposite to the third direction and inclined at a first angle with respect to the plate, and a second inclined surface extending from the second recess in the direction opposite to the third direction, inclined at a second angle with respect to the plate, and connected to the first inclined surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to a tray for a display device and a method of transporting a display device using the tray, and more specifically, to a tray for a display device with improved usability and a method of transporting a display device using the tray. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, with technological advancements, display products with smaller size, lighter weight, and higher performance have been produced. Conventional cathode ray tube (“CRT”) televisions have been widely used in display devices due to desired characteristics such as performance and price. However, recently, flat panel displays, such as plasma display devices, liquid crystal display devices, and organic light-emitting diode display devices, have gained attention due to various desired characteristics such as miniaturization, light weight, and low power consumption.

[0003] Such a display device may include a portion configured to display an image and covered by a cover window, as well as a flexible circuit portion extending outward from the cover window. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Display devices, such as organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, can be transported in multi-tiered pallets for product distribution. During such transport, components of the display device, especially the flexible circuitry, may be damaged due to external impacts or worker inexperience during the loading and unloading processes.

[0005] The implementation provides a tray for a display device with improved usability.

[0006] The implementation provides a method for transporting a display device using a tray.

[0007] According to an embodiment, the tray for a display device includes: a plate arranged parallel to a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a first recess recessed from the plate in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions; a second recess recessed from the plate in a third direction and spaced apart from the first recess in the second direction; a first inclined surface extending from the first recess in a direction opposite to the third direction and inclined at a first angle relative to the plate; and a second inclined surface extending from the second recess in a direction opposite to the third direction, inclined at a second angle relative to the plate, and connected to the first inclined surface.

[0008] In the implementation, each of the first angle and the second angle may be greater than about 0 degrees and less than about 90 degrees.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface may form a third angle. In such an embodiment, the third angle may be greater than or equal to about 90 degrees and less than about 180 degrees.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first inclined surface may include a first protrusion connected to the second inclined surface and a second protrusion adjacent to the first recess.

[0011] In an embodiment, the first inclined surface may further include a third protrusion and a fourth protrusion spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0012] In one embodiment, the display device may include a display panel and a circuit section, the circuit section including a flexible circuit section connected to the display panel. In such an embodiment, the display panel of the display device may be located on a first inclined surface, and the circuit section of the display device may be located on a second inclined surface.

[0013] In one embodiment, the display panel may include a main display area having a rectangular shape, and a first edge display area to a fourth edge display area connected to the four sides of the main display area and bent to be inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the main display area.

[0014] In one embodiment, a placement groove may be defined between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the tray for a display device includes: a plate arranged parallel to a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a first inclined surface inclined at a first angle relative to the plate; and a second inclined surface inclined at a second angle relative to the plate and connected to the first inclined surface. In such an embodiment, a first portion of the first inclined surface that intersects with the second inclined surface is lower than a second portion of the first inclined surface opposite to the first portion.

[0016] In one embodiment, a placement groove may be defined between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

[0017] In one embodiment, the tray may further include a first recess recessed from the plate in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, and a second recess recessed from the plate in a third direction and spaced apart from the first recess in the second direction. In such an embodiment, the first recess may be connected to a first inclined surface, and the second recess may be connected to a second inclined surface.

[0018] In one embodiment, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface may form a third angle. In such an embodiment, the third angle may be greater than or equal to about 90 degrees and less than about 180 degrees.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first inclined surface may include a first protrusion connected to the second inclined surface and a second protrusion adjacent to the first recess.

[0020] In one embodiment, the display device may further include a display panel and a circuit section, the circuit section including a flexible circuit section connected to the display panel. In such an embodiment, the display panel of the display device may be located on a first inclined surface, and the circuit section of the display device may be located on a second inclined surface.

[0021] In one embodiment, the display device may further include a cover window disposed on the display panel. In such an embodiment, the display device may be positioned such that the cover window faces the first inclined surface.

[0022] According to an embodiment, a method for transporting a display device includes: placing the display device on a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface of a tray, moving the tray on which the display device is placed, and unloading the display device from the tray, wherein the tray includes a plate arranged parallel to a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a first inclined surface inclined at a first angle relative to the plate, and a second inclined surface inclined at a second angle relative to the plate and connected to the first inclined surface.

[0023] In one embodiment, the tray may further include a first recess recessed from the plate in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions, and a second recess recessed from the plate in the third direction and spaced apart from the first recess in the second direction. In such an embodiment, a first inclined surface may extend from the first recess in a direction opposite to the third direction, and a second inclined surface may extend from the second recess in a direction opposite to the third direction.

[0024] In one embodiment, the display device may include a display panel and a circuit section, the circuit section including a flexible circuit section connected to the display panel. In such an embodiment, when the tray is moved, the end of the display panel may be located within a first recess and spaced apart from the bottom of the first recess by a predetermined distance, and the end of the circuit section may be located within a second recess and spaced apart from the bottom of the second recess by a predetermined distance.

[0025] In one embodiment, each of the first angle and the second angle may be greater than about 0 degrees and less than about 90 degrees. In such an embodiment, the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface may form a third angle, and the third angle may be greater than or equal to about 90 degrees and less than about 180 degrees.

[0026] In one embodiment, the display device may include a display panel and a circuit section, the circuit section including a flexible circuit section connected to the display panel. In such an embodiment, when the display device is placed on a tray, the display panel of the display device is located on a first inclined surface, and the circuit section of the display device is located on a second inclined surface.

[0027] In one embodiment, the display panel may include a main display area having a rectangular shape, and a first edge display area to a fourth edge display area connected to the four sides of the main display area and bent to be inclined at a predetermined angle relative to the main display area.

[0028] In such an implementation, when the tray for the display device is used, the display device is safely received, while the volume of the tray for the display device can be reduced, and the handling can be performed more efficiently. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The above and other features of the invention will become more apparent from the further detailed description of embodiments of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0030] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a tray for a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 It shows the section cut along the second direction. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the tray used for the display device;

[0032] Figure 3 It shows the section cut along the first direction. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the tray used for the display device;

[0033] Figure 4 It shows through Figures 1 to 3 A perspective view of an embodiment of a display device for pallet transport of a display device;

[0034] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view of the display device;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state of multiple trays stacked for a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing a tray for a display device according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view showing a tray for a display device according to another alternative embodiment of the invention;

[0038] Figure 9A and Figure 9B This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a tray for a display device according to another alternative embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view illustrating a tray for a display device according to another alternative embodiment of the invention; and

[0040] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for using a transportation display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The invention will now be described more fully below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which various embodiments are illustrated. However, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Throughout the text, the same reference numerals denote the same elements.

[0042] What will be understood is that when an element is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on that other element, or there can be an intermediate element between them. Conversely, when an element is referred to as being "directly" on another element, there is no intermediate element.

[0043] 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 sections, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or sections should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or section from another element, component, region, layer, or section. Therefore, without departing from the teachings herein, “first element,” “first component,” “first region,” “first layer,” or “first section” as described below may be referred to as a second element, second component, second region, second layer, or second section.

[0044] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, “a,” “an,” “the,” and “at least one” do not indicate a limitation of quantity and are intended to include both the singular and the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, “an element” has the same meaning as “at least one element” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. “At least one” should not be construed 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 associated listed items. It will also be understood that, when used in this specification, the terms “comprising” and / or “including” or “comprises” and / or “includes” describe the presence of the stated features, areas, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, areas, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0045] Furthermore, relative terms such as “lower” or “bottom” and “upper” or “top” may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another as shown in the figures. It will be understood that relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device beyond those depicted in the figures. For example, if a device in one of the figures is flipped, an element described as being “below” the other elements will be oriented as being “above” the other elements. Thus, depending on the specific orientation of the figure, the term “lower” may encompass both “lower” and “upper” orientations. Similarly, if a device in one of the figures is flipped, an element described as being “below” or “under” the other elements will be oriented as being “above” the other elements. Thus, the term “below” or “under” may encompass both “upper” and “lower” orientations.

[0046] As used herein, “about” or “approximately” includes the value as well as the average of the specific value within an acceptable range of deviations determined by a person skilled in the art, considering the measurement in question and the errors associated with the measurement of the specific quantity (i.e., limitations of the measurement system). For example, “about” may mean within one or more standard deviations, or within ±30%, ±20%, ±10%, or ±5% of the value.

[0047] Unless otherwise specified, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. It will also be understood that, unless expressly defined herein, terms such as those defined in a generally accepted dictionary shall be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the relevant field and in the context of this disclosure, rather than being interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense.

[0048] In this document, embodiments are described with reference to schematic cross-sectional views as idealized embodiments. Therefore, deviations from the illustrated shapes will be anticipated, for example, due to manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances. Consequently, the embodiments described herein should not be construed as limited to the specific shapes of the regions shown herein, but should include, for example, deviations in shape due to manufacturing processes. For instance, regions shown or described as flat may generally have rough and / or non-linear characteristics. Furthermore, sharp corners shown may be rounded. Therefore, the regions shown in the figures are schematic in nature, and their shapes are not intended to represent the precise shapes of the regions, nor are they intended to limit the scope of these claims.

[0049] In the following description, embodiments of the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a tray for a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 It shows the section cut along the second direction. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the tray used for the display device. Figure 3 It shows the section cut along the first direction. Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the tray used for the display device.

[0051] Reference Figures 1 to 3 An embodiment of the tray 100 for the display device may include a plate 130, a first inclined surface (or a first inclined portion) 110, a second inclined surface (or a second inclined portion) 120, a first recess 132, and a second recess 131.

[0052] The plate 130 can be configured to be parallel to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction D1.

[0053] The first recess 132 can be recessed from the plate 130 in a third direction D3 perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

[0054] The second recess 131 may be recessed from the plate 130 in the third direction D3, and spaced apart from the first recess 132 in the second direction D2.

[0055] The first inclined surface 110 may be the surface of the display panel 10 on which the display device is disposed, and may extend from the first recess 132 in a direction opposite to the third direction D3. The first inclined surface 110 may be inclined relative to the plate 130 at a first angle. The first angle may be greater than about 0 degrees and less than about 90 degrees.

[0056] The first inclined surface 110 may include a first protrusion 112 connected to the second inclined surface 120. The first inclined surface 110 may include a second protrusion 114 adjacent to the first recess 132. The first protrusion 112 and the second protrusion 114 may allow space to be formed between the display device and the first inclined surface 110, thereby effectively preventing damage to the display device from unwanted foreign objects between the display device and the first inclined surface 110.

[0057] The first inclined surface 110 may further include a third protrusion 116 and a fourth protrusion 118 spaced apart from each other in the first direction D1. The third protrusion 116 and the fourth protrusion 118 may correspond to two edge display areas of the display device in the first direction D1 to limit the undulation of the display device in the first direction D1.

[0058] The second inclined surface 120 may be a surface on which the circuit portion 20 of the display device is disposed, and may extend from the second recess 131 in a direction opposite to the third direction D3. The second inclined surface 120 may be inclined at a second angle relative to the plate 130, and may be connected to the first inclined surface 110. The second angle may be greater than about 0 degrees and less than about 90 degrees.

[0059] In one embodiment, the first inclined surface 110 and the second inclined surface 120 may form a third angle. The third angle may be greater than or equal to about 90 degrees and less than about 180 degrees. The third angle may be changed or determined based on the angle between the display panel 10 and the circuit section 20 of the display device.

[0060] When the display panel 10 and the circuit section 20 of the display device are respectively located on the first inclined surface 110 and the second inclined surface 120, the end of the display panel 10 may be located in the first recess 132 and spaced apart from the bottom portion of the first recess 132 by a predetermined distance, and the end of the circuit section 20 may be located in the second recess 131 and spaced apart from the bottom portion of the second recess 131 by a predetermined distance.

[0061] The tray 100 for the display device may be manufactured by injection molding using a material such as plastic, but the implementation is not limited thereto. In such an implementation, the tray 100 for the display device may include at least one material selected from various materials known in the art, and may be formed from at least one material selected from various materials known in the art.

[0062] In the implementation method, such as Figure 1 As shown, the tray 100 for display devices may have a plurality of receiving portions arranged in a first direction D1 and a second direction D2, wherein each of the receiving portions is formed by a first inclined surface 110 and a second inclined surface 120, and a plurality of display devices may be received simultaneously in the receiving portion.

[0063] The display device may include a display panel 10 and a circuit section 20. The circuit section 20 may be connected to the display panel 10 and tilted relative to the display panel 10 at a predetermined angle. Reference will be made below. Figure 4 and Figure 5 Describe the display device in more detail.

[0064] In this embodiment, various types of display devices, including a first substrate, a second substrate, and a light-emitting element, can be used as display devices. The display device may be an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display device, but is not limited thereto. In an alternative embodiment, for example, in addition to an OLED display device, the display device may be a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display device, a field emission display device, etc.

[0065] Figure 4 It shows through Figures 1 to 3 A perspective view of an embodiment of a display device for pallet transport of a display device. Figure 5 It is shown Figure 4 A partial cross-sectional view of the display device.

[0066] Reference Figure 4 The implementation of the display device may include a display panel 10 and a circuit section 20 connected to the display panel 10.

[0067] The circuit section 20 may include the circuit board section DR and the flexible circuit section DP2.

[0068] The display panel 10 may include a flexible substrate DP1 on which a pixel structure is disposed, an adhesive layer AD, and a cover window CW.

[0069] The flexible substrate DP1 may comprise or be formed of transparent or opaque materials. In one embodiment, for example, the flexible substrate DP1 may be a transparent resin substrate with flexibility. In such an embodiment, the transparent resin substrate includes, for example, a polyimide substrate. In alternative embodiments, the flexible substrate DP1 may comprise a quartz substrate, a synthetic quartz substrate, a calcium fluoride substrate, a fluorine-doped quartz substrate (F-doped quartz substrate), a soda-lime glass substrate, an alkali-free glass substrate, etc.

[0070] The pixel structure can be disposed or formed on the flexible substrate DP1. In one embodiment, for example, a thin-film transistor and a pixel structure electrically connected to the thin-film transistor can be included in the display panel 10. The pixel structure may include a first electrode, an organic light-emitting layer, and a second electrode. Meanwhile, the pixel structure can have one of various known forms, so its detailed description will be omitted.

[0071] An adhesive layer AD may be disposed between the flexible substrate DP1 and the cover window CW. The adhesive layer AD attaches the flexible substrate DP1 to the cover window CW. The adhesive layer AD may include, for example, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

[0072] In electronic devices (e.g., smartphones) that include display devices, the cover window (CW) may form part of the outer surface of the electronic device.

[0073] The display panel 10 may include: a main display area MA for displaying images; and a first edge display area EA1, a second edge display area EA2, a third edge display area EA3, and a fourth edge display area EA4 connected to the main display area MA.

[0074] The main display area MA can have a rectangular shape that extends in the horizontal direction A1 and the vertical direction A2.

[0075] The first edge display area EA1 may be connected to one side of the main display area MA and may be bent to be tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the main display area MA. In one embodiment, for example, the first edge display area EA1 may be bent such that the end portion of the first edge display area EA1 extends in a vertical direction A3 perpendicular to the main display area MA.

[0076] The second edge display area EA2 may be formed at a position opposite to the first edge display area EA1, and similar to the first edge display area EA1, may be bent to be tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the main display area MA. In such an embodiment, the third edge display area EA3 and the fourth edge display area EA4 may be bent relative to the first edge display area EA1 as described above, so their detailed description will be omitted.

[0077] The display device may also include a non-display area (not shown) surrounding the main display area MA and the first edge display area EA1, the second edge display area EA2, the third edge display area EA3 and the fourth edge display area EA4.

[0078] The circuit section 20 can be connected to the end of the first edge display area EA1.

[0079] The circuit board section DR may include wiring and driving circuitry for driving the display panel 10. The circuit board section DR may include flexible circuit boards, etc.

[0080] The flexible circuit section DP2 can be disposed between the circuit board section DR and the display panel 10 to electrically connect the circuit board section DR and the display panel 10 to each other. The flexible circuit section DP2 may include a flexible substrate with flexibility, and may be integrally formed into a single unit, for example, with the flexible substrate DP1.

[0081] The first edge display area EA1 of the display device may have an angle of approximately 90 degrees relative to the main display area MA. Therefore, the circuit section 20 may be perpendicular to the display panel 10. Since the circuit section 20 is perpendicular to the display panel 10, the circuit section 20 may be damaged during the transportation of the display device.

[0082] In one embodiment, when manufacturing a tray for receiving the circuit section 20, the volume of the tray can be increased due to the height of the circuit section 20 in the vertical direction A3.

[0083] In the implementation method, use Figures 1 to 3 The tray 100 for the display device allows the display device to be received safely, while reducing the volume of the tray 100 for the display device and enabling more efficient handling.

[0084] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view showing the state of multiple trays stacked for display devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] Reference Figure 6 The first tray 100a and the second tray 100b can be stacked on each other in a third direction D3, wherein a first display device including a first display panel 10a and a first circuit section 20a can be received on a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface of the first tray 100a, and a second display device including a second display panel 10b and a second circuit section 20b can be received on a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface of the second tray 100b. The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface of each of the first tray 100a and the second tray 100b can be tilted at a predetermined angle so that the first display device and the second display device can be safely received while being received in a small volume.

[0086] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing a tray for a display device according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.

[0087] Reference Figure 7 Except for the placement groove 113 formed at the intersection of the first inclined surface 110 and the second inclined surface 120, the tray for the display device is substantially the same as... Figures 1 to 3 It is the same as the tray 100 used for the display device. Figure 7 The same or similar elements shown have been used in the above description Figures 1 to 3 The same reference numerals are used for the embodiment of the tray 100 for the display device, and any repeated detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified below.

[0088] In such an implementation, such as Figure 7As shown, a space can be formed between the display device and the tray for the display device by placing the groove 113, so that the display device can be stably received in the tray for the display device, and at the same time, direct impact can be prevented on the connection part between the display panel 10 and the circuit section 20 of the display device. Therefore, the display device is safely received, the volume of the tray for the display device can be reduced, and the handling can be performed more efficiently.

[0089] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view showing a tray for a display device according to another alternative embodiment of the invention.

[0090] Reference Figure 8 Except for the third angle between the first inclined surface 110 and the second inclined surface 120 being greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees, the tray for the display device is substantially the same as... Figures 1 to 3 It is the same as the tray 100 used for the display device. Figure 8 The same or similar elements shown have been used in the above description Figures 1 to 3 The same reference numerals are used for the embodiment of the tray 100 for the display device, and any repeated detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified below.

[0091] Figure 9A This is a cross-sectional view showing a tray for a display device according to another alternative embodiment of the invention.

[0092] Reference Figure 9A Except for the tilt angle between the first tilted surface 110 and the second tilted surface 120, the tray for the display device is substantially in line with... Figure 7 The same tray is used for display devices. Figure 9A The same or similar elements shown have been used in the above description Figure 7 The same reference numerals are used for the implementation of the tray for the display device, and any repeated detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified below.

[0093] In the implementation method, such as Figure 9A As shown, the tray for the display device may include: configured to be aligned with the first direction D1 (see...). Figure 1 The plate 130 is parallel to a second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction D1; a first inclined surface 110 is inclined at a first angle relative to the plate 130; a second inclined surface 120 is inclined at a second angle relative to the plate 130 and connected to the first inclined surface 110; a first recess 132 is recessed from the plate 130 in a third direction D3 perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2; and a second recess 131 is recessed from the plate 130 in the third direction D3 and spaced apart from the first recess 132 in the second direction D2.

[0094] The first portion of the first inclined surface 110 that intersects with the second inclined surface 120 may be lower than the second portion of the first inclined surface 110 that is opposite to the first portion.

[0095] The first inclined surface 110 may include a first protrusion 112 and a second protrusion 114 opposite to the first protrusion 112. The first inclined surface 110 and the second inclined surface 120 may form a third angle, which may be greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees. A placement groove 113 may be defined between the first inclined surface 110 and the second inclined surface 120, or the placement groove 113 may be formed at the portion where the first inclined surface 110 and the second inclined surface 120 intersect. In such an embodiment, the first protrusion 112 may be connected to the placement groove 113, and the second protrusion 114 may be adjacent to the first recess 132.

[0096] The display device may include: a display panel 10; and a circuit section 20, which includes a flexible circuit section connected to the display panel 10.

[0097] The display panel 10 of the display device may be located on the first inclined surface 110, and the circuit section 20 of the display device may be located on the second inclined surface 120.

[0098] Figure 9B This is a cross-sectional view showing a tray for a display device according to another alternative embodiment of the invention.

[0099] Reference Figure 9B Except for the bottom side of the display device being flipped, the tray used for the display device is basically the same as... Figure 9A The same tray is used for display devices. Figure 9B The same or similar elements shown have been used in the above description Figure 9A The same reference numerals are used for the implementation of the tray for the display device, and any repeated detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted or simplified below.

[0100] The display device may also include a cover window disposed on the display panel 10, and the display device may be positioned such that the cover window faces the first inclined surface 110.

[0101] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view showing a tray for a display device according to another alternative embodiment of the invention.

[0102] Reference Figure 10 An embodiment of the tray for the display device may include: being configured to be aligned with a first direction D1 (see...). Figure 1A plate 130 parallel to a second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction D1; a first surface 110 of a display panel 10 of a display device is positioned thereon; a pocket portion 133 of a circuit portion 20 of the display device is positioned thereon; and a second recess 131 recessed from the plate 130 in a third direction D3 perpendicular to the first direction D1 and the second direction D2.

[0103] A pocket portion 133 may be disposed below the first surface 110, and the circuit portion 20 may be bent from the display panel 10 to be received in the pocket portion 133. The first surface 110 may include a first protrusion 112 and a second protrusion 114 opposite to the first protrusion 112. In such an embodiment, the first protrusion 112 may be adjacent to the pocket portion 133, and the second protrusion 114 may be adjacent to the second recess 131.

[0104] Therefore, when using this tray for display devices, the display devices are safely received, while the volume of the tray for display devices can be reduced, and handling can be performed more efficiently.

[0105] Figure 11 This is a flowchart illustrating a method for using a transportation display device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0106] Reference Figure 11 An implementation of the method for transporting the display device may include: placing the display device on a tray (S100); moving the tray (S200); and unloading the display device from the tray (S300).

[0107] When the display device is placed on the tray (S100), the display device can be placed on a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface of the tray for the display device, wherein the tray includes a plate arranged parallel to a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a first inclined surface inclined at a first angle relative to the plate, and a second inclined surface inclined at a second angle relative to the plate and connected to the first inclined surface.

[0108] When moving the tray (S200), the tray on which the display device is placed can be moved.

[0109] When unloading the display device from the tray (S300), the display device can be unloaded from the tray.

[0110] In such an embodiment, the tray for display devices according to the present invention can be used as a tray so that the display devices can be received safely, while reducing the volume of the tray for display devices and performing handling more efficiently.

[0111] The implementation method can be applied to methods for manufacturing display devices. Display devices can be used in mobile phones, smartphones, video phones, smartwatches, desktop personal computers (“PCs”), vehicle navigation systems, televisions, computer displays, laptops, head-mounted displays, etc.

[0112] This invention should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, the provision of embodiments makes this disclosure thorough and complete, and will fully convey the inventive concept to those skilled in the art.

[0113] Although the invention has been specifically shown and described with reference to embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A tray for a display device, the tray comprising: The plate is configured to be parallel to a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; The first recess is recessed from the plate in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction; The second recess is recessed into the plate in the third direction and is spaced apart from the first recess in the second direction; A first inclined surface extends from the first recess in a direction opposite to the third direction and is inclined at a first angle relative to the plate; as well as A second inclined surface extends from the second recess in the direction opposite to the third direction, is inclined at a second angle relative to the plate, and connects to the first inclined surface. The first inclined surface includes a first protrusion connected to the second inclined surface and a second protrusion adjacent to the first recess, and The first protrusion and the second protrusion protrude such that a space is formed between the display device and the first inclined surface.

2. The pallet according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the first angle and the second angle is greater than 0 degrees and less than 90 degrees.

3. The pallet according to claim 2, wherein, The first inclined surface and the second inclined surface form a third angle, and The third angle is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

4. The pallet according to claim 1, wherein, The first inclined surface also includes a third protrusion and a fourth protrusion spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

5. The tray according to claim 1, wherein The display device includes a display panel and a circuit section, the circuit section including a flexible circuit section connected to the display panel. The display panel of the display device is located on the first inclined surface, and The circuit portion of the display device is located on the second inclined surface.

6. The pallet according to claim 5, wherein, The display panel includes: The main display area has a rectangular shape; and The first edge display area to the fourth edge display area are connected to the four sides of the main display area and are bent to be tilted at a predetermined angle relative to the main display area.

7. The pallet according to claim 1, wherein, A placement groove is defined between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

8. A tray for a display device, the tray comprising: The plate is configured to be parallel to a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; A first inclined surface is inclined at a first angle relative to the plate; as well as A second inclined surface is inclined at a second angle relative to the plate and is connected to the first inclined surface. Wherein, the first portion of the first inclined surface that intersects with the second inclined surface is lower than the second portion of the first inclined surface that is opposite to the first portion. The first inclined surface includes a first protrusion connected to the second inclined surface and a second protrusion adjacent to the first recess, and The first protrusion and the second protrusion protrude such that a space is formed between the display device and the first inclined surface.

9. The tray according to claim 8, wherein, A placement groove is defined between the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface.

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