Touch structure and display device

Abstract

A touch structure is provided. The touch structure includes a plurality of first mesh electrodes in a plurality of rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodes in a plurality of columns. A corresponding one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes includes a plurality of second mesh blocks connected consecutively in a corresponding column. A corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes includes a plurality of first mesh blocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks arranged alternately in a corresponding row. The corresponding second mesh block is located in the space between a first adjacent third mesh block, a second adjacent third mesh block, a first adjacent first mesh block, a second adjacent first mesh block, a third adjacent first mesh block, and a fourth adjacent first mesh block.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to display technology, and more specifically, to a touch structure and a display device. Background Technology

[0002] Various types of touch panels have been developed. Examples of touch panels include one-glass-solution (OGS) touch panels, on-cell touch panels, and in-cell touch panels. On-cell touch panels offer high touch accuracy. On-cell touch panels can be further divided into single-layer-on-cell (SLOC) touch panels and multi-layer-on-cell (MLOC) touch panels. In particular, multi-touch can be achieved in MLOC touch panels, which offer superior touch accuracy and blanking effects. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In one aspect, this disclosure provides a touch structure including a plurality of first mesh electrodes in a plurality of rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodes in a plurality of columns; wherein a corresponding one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes includes a plurality of second mesh blocks connected consecutively in a corresponding column; a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes includes a plurality of first mesh blocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks alternately arranged in a corresponding row; the corresponding second mesh block is located in the space between a first adjacent third mesh block, a second adjacent third mesh block, a first adjacent first mesh block, a second adjacent first mesh block, a third adjacent first mesh block, and a fourth adjacent first mesh block; a first portion of the corresponding third mesh block extends into the space between branches of a first adjacent second mesh block; and a second portion of the corresponding third mesh block extends into the space between branches of a second adjacent second mesh block.

[0004] Optionally, the width of the corresponding first grid block along the row direction is greater than the width of the corresponding third grid block along the row direction; and the width of the corresponding first grid block along the column direction is greater than the width of the corresponding third grid block along the column direction.

[0005] Optionally, two adjacent second grid blocks in a first adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by at least a first conductive bridge, the first conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; two adjacent second grid blocks in a second adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by at least a third conductive bridge, the third conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; and the first conductive bridge and the third conductive bridge intersect with corresponding conductive channels connecting the corresponding adjacent pairs of first grid blocks and third grid blocks, respectively.

[0006] Optionally, a corresponding second grid block among a plurality of second grid blocks includes a connecting portion, a first branch, a second branch, a third branch, and a fourth branch, wherein the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch are respectively connected to the connecting portion.

[0007] Optionally, two adjacent second grid blocks in the first adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a first conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge, respectively, with the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; two adjacent second grid blocks in the second adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge, respectively, with the third conductive bridge and the fourth conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; the corresponding third grid block in the plurality of third grid blocks is located in the space between the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; the fourth conductive bridge of the corresponding first grid block in the plurality of first grid blocks in the second adjacent column intersects with the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column. In the space between conductive bridges; the corresponding third grid block in a plurality of third grid blocks is in the space between the third and fourth branches of a first adjacent second grid block, the first and second branches of a second adjacent second grid block, the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column, and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column, wherein the first adjacent second grid block and the second adjacent second grid block are located in the first adjacent column, the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connects the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block, and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connects the fourth branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the second branch of the second adjacent second grid block.

[0008] Optionally, the first portion of the corresponding third grid block extends into the space between the third branch and the fourth branch of the first adjacent second grid block; and the second portion of the corresponding third grid block extends into the space between the first branch and the second branch of the second adjacent second grid block.

[0009] Optionally, two adjacent second grid blocks in the first adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a first conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge, respectively, with the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; two adjacent second grid blocks in the second adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge, respectively, with the third conductive bridge and the fourth conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; the corresponding third grid block in the plurality of third grid blocks is located in the space between the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; the corresponding first grid block in the plurality of first grid blocks is located in the space between the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; and the corresponding first mesh of the plurality of first grid blocks... The grid is located in the space between the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block, the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block, the fourth branch of the third adjacent second grid block, the second branch of the fourth adjacent second grid block, the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column, and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column. The first adjacent second grid block and the second adjacent second grid block are located in the first adjacent column, and the third adjacent second grid block and the fourth adjacent second grid block are located in the second adjacent column. The first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connects the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block, and the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column connects the fourth branch of the third adjacent second grid block and the second branch of the fourth adjacent second grid block.

[0010] Optionally, a first portion of the corresponding first grid block extends into the space between the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the fourth branch of the third adjacent second grid block; and a second portion of the corresponding first grid block extends into the space between the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block and the second branch of the fourth adjacent second grid block.

[0011] Optionally, the third adjacent first grid block, the first adjacent third grid block, and the first adjacent first grid block are consecutive in the first adjacent row; and the fourth adjacent first grid block, the second adjacent third grid block, and the second adjacent first grid block are consecutive in the second adjacent row.

[0012] Optionally, a portion of the first adjacent third grid block extends into the space between the first branch and the second branch of the corresponding second grid block; a portion of the second adjacent third grid block extends into the space between the third branch and the fourth branch of the corresponding second grid block; a portion of the first adjacent first grid block and a portion of the second adjacent first grid block respectively extend into the space between the second branch and the fourth branch of the corresponding second grid block; and a portion of the third adjacent first grid block and a portion of the fourth adjacent first grid block respectively extend into the space between the first branch and the third branch of the corresponding second grid block.

[0013] Optionally, each of the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch has a substantially V-shaped shape; the vertices of the first branch and the second branch point in a first direction; and the vertices of the third branch and the fourth branch point in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0014] Optionally, the combination of the first branch and the second branch has a substantially M-shaped shape; the combination of the third branch and the fourth branch has a substantially W-shaped shape; and the combination of the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, the fourth branch, and the connecting portion has a substantially... The shape of a shape.

[0015] Optionally, the corresponding second grid block includes a plurality of first extensions extending away from the first branch, a plurality of second extensions extending away from the second branch, a plurality of third extensions extending away from the third branch, and a plurality of fourth extensions extending away from the fourth branch.

[0016] Optionally, a corresponding one of the plurality of first extensions extends into the space between two adjacent branches of the third adjacent first grid block or into the space between two adjacent branches of the first adjacent third grid block; a corresponding one of the plurality of second extensions extends into the space between two adjacent branches of the first adjacent first grid block or into the space between two adjacent branches of the first adjacent third grid block; a corresponding one of the plurality of third extensions extends into the space between two adjacent branches of the fourth adjacent first grid block or into the space between two adjacent branches of the second adjacent third grid block; and a corresponding one of the plurality of fourth extensions extends into the space between branches of the second adjacent first grid block or into the space between branches of the second adjacent third grid block.

[0017] Optionally, the extensions of the branches from the third adjacent first grid block and the fourth adjacent first grid block extend into the space surrounded by the connecting portion, the plurality of first extensions and the plurality of third extensions, respectively, with the corresponding extensions inserted into the space between two adjacent first extensions or the space between two adjacent third extensions; and the extensions of the branches from the first adjacent first grid block and the second adjacent first grid block extend into the space surrounded by the connecting portion, the plurality of second extensions and the plurality of fourth extensions, respectively, with the corresponding extensions inserted into the space between two adjacent second extensions or the space between two adjacent fourth extensions.

[0018] Optionally, the first branch includes a first dummy electrode, the second branch includes a second dummy electrode, the third branch includes a third dummy electrode, and the fourth branch includes a fourth dummy electrode; each of the first, second, third, and fourth dummy electrodes has a substantially V-shaped shape; the vertices of the first and second dummy electrodes point in the first direction; and the vertices of the third and fourth dummy electrodes point in the second direction.

[0019] Optionally, a corresponding first grid block in a plurality of first grid blocks includes a main branch, a fifth branch, a sixth branch, a seventh branch, and an eighth branch, wherein the fifth branch, the sixth branch, the seventh branch, and the eighth branch are respectively connected to the main branch.

[0020] Optionally, the corresponding first grid block includes a fifth extension extending away from the fifth branch along a second direction, a sixth extension extending away from the sixth branch along the second direction, a seventh extension extending away from the seventh branch along a first direction, and an eighth extension extending away from the eighth branch along the first direction; wherein the fifth branch and the seventh branch extend away from the main branch along a third direction; and the sixth branch and the eighth branch extend away from the main branch along a fourth direction opposite to the third direction.

[0021] Optionally, a corresponding second grid block in a plurality of second grid blocks includes a connecting portion, a first branch, a second branch, a third branch, and a fourth branch, a plurality of first extensions extending away from the first branch, a plurality of second extensions extending away from the second branch, a plurality of third extensions extending away from the third branch, and a plurality of fourth extensions extending away from the fourth branch, wherein the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch are respectively connected to the connecting portion; the seventh branch and the seventh extension from the first adjacent first grid block, and the fifth branch and the fifth extension from the second adjacent first grid block extend into the space between the second branch and the fourth branch of the corresponding second grid block; and the eighth branch and the eighth extension from the third adjacent first grid block, and the sixth branch and the sixth extension from the fourth adjacent first grid block extend into the space between the first branch and the third branch of the corresponding second grid block.

[0022] Optionally, the seventh extension of the first adjacent first grid block extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent second extensions of the plurality of second extensions of the corresponding second grid block; the fifth extension of the second adjacent first grid block extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent fourth extensions of the plurality of fourth extensions of the corresponding second grid block; the eighth extension of the third adjacent first grid block extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent first extensions of the plurality of first extensions of the corresponding second grid block; and the sixth extension of the fourth adjacent first grid block extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent third extensions of the plurality of third extensions of the corresponding second grid block.

[0023] Optionally, the touch structure further includes a first corresponding dummy electrode in the space between a second grid block and a first grid block that are adjacent to each other, the first corresponding dummy electrode being insulated from the second grid block and the first grid block that are adjacent to each other; and a second corresponding dummy electrode in the space between a second grid block and a third grid block that are adjacent to each other, the second corresponding dummy electrode being insulated from the second grid block and the third grid block that are adjacent to each other.

[0024] Optionally, the touch structure includes a touch insulating layer; wherein, corresponding conductive bridges are electrically connected to two adjacent second grid blocks respectively through through-holes extending through the touch insulating layer; the orthographic projection of any grid line of the corresponding conductive bridge along the direction from the first adjacent second grid block to the second adjacent second grid block on the substrate does not at least partially overlap with the orthographic projection of the grid lines of the plurality of first mesh electrodes on the substrate; and the orthographic projection of at least one grid line of the corresponding conductive bridge along a direction other than the direction from the first adjacent second grid block to the second adjacent second grid block on the substrate overlaps with the orthographic projection of the grid lines of the conductive channel connecting the corresponding adjacent pair of first and third grid blocks on the substrate.

[0025] In another aspect, this disclosure provides a display device including a display panel, a touch structure located on the display panel, and a plurality of touch integrated circuits connected to the touch structure, wherein the touch structure is a touch structure described herein or manufactured by the methods described herein.

[0026] In another aspect, this disclosure provides a touch structure including a plurality of first mesh electrodes in a plurality of rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodes in a plurality of columns; wherein a corresponding one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes includes a plurality of second mesh blocks connected consecutively in the corresponding column; wherein, in at least a portion of the touch structure having at least four of the plurality of second mesh blocks, within an area defined by an active pen sensing range, with reference to any point in the portion of the touch structure, the electrode ratio of the area actually occupied by the mesh lines of the first mesh electrodes to the area actually occupied by the mesh lines of the second mesh electrodes is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2; and the size of the active pen sensing range is between 1 / 4 and 1 / 3 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon surrounding a corresponding second mesh block of the plurality of second mesh blocks.

[0027] Optionally, the electrode ratio in the smallest convex polygon is between 0.8 and 1.2.

[0028] Optionally, the electrode ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2 in any region of size between 1 / 20 and 1 / 6 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon, referring to any point in the portion of the touch structure.

[0029] Optionally, the corresponding second network block has substantial The shape of the shape, and the smallest convex polygon has a rectangular shape.

[0030] Optionally, the active pen sensing range is the sensing range of an active pen including a pen tip with a diameter ranging from 0.8 mm to 2.0 mm.

[0031] Optionally, the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon is 12.25 mm². 2 Up to 16.00mm 2 between.

[0032] Optionally, a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes includes a plurality of first mesh blocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks arranged alternately in a corresponding row.

[0033] Optionally, the electrode ratio in the smallest convex polygon surrounding a corresponding first mesh block of a plurality of first mesh blocks is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2.

[0034] Optionally, the electrode ratio in the smallest convex polygon surrounding a corresponding third mesh block of a plurality of third mesh blocks is in the range of 0.5 to 1.5.

[0035] Optionally, at least a portion of a dummy electrode exists within the area defined by the active pen sensing range with reference to any point in the portion of the touch structure.

[0036] Optionally, a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes includes a plurality of first mesh blocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks arranged alternately in a corresponding row; the corresponding second mesh block is located in the space between a first adjacent third mesh block, a second adjacent third mesh block, a first adjacent first mesh block, a second adjacent first mesh block, a third adjacent first mesh block, and a fourth adjacent first mesh block; a first portion of the corresponding third mesh block extends into the space between branches of a first adjacent second mesh block; and a second portion of the corresponding third mesh block extends into the space between branches of a second adjacent second mesh block.

[0037] Optionally, two adjacent second grid blocks in a first adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by at least a first conductive bridge, the first conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; two adjacent second grid blocks in a second adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by at least a third conductive bridge, the third conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; and the first conductive bridge and the third conductive bridge intersect with corresponding conductive channels connecting the corresponding adjacent pairs of first grid blocks and third grid blocks, respectively.

[0038] Optionally, a corresponding second grid block among a plurality of second grid blocks includes a connecting portion, a first branch, a second branch, a third branch, and a fourth branch, wherein the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch are respectively connected to the connecting portion.

[0039] Optionally, two adjacent second grid blocks in the first adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a first conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge, respectively, with the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; two adjacent second grid blocks in the second adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge, respectively, with the third conductive bridge and the fourth conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; the corresponding third grid block in the plurality of third grid blocks is located in the space between the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; the fourth conductive bridge of the corresponding first grid block in the plurality of first grid blocks in the second adjacent column intersects with the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column. In the space between conductive bridges; the corresponding third grid block in a plurality of third grid blocks is in the space between the third and fourth branches of a first adjacent second grid block, the first and second branches of a second adjacent second grid block, the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column, and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column, wherein the first adjacent second grid block and the second adjacent second grid block are located in the first adjacent column, the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connects the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block, and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connects the fourth branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the second branch of the second adjacent second grid block.

[0040] Optionally, the first portion of the corresponding third grid block extends into the space between the third branch and the fourth branch of the first adjacent second grid block; and the second portion of the corresponding third grid block extends into the space between the first branch and the second branch of the second adjacent second grid block.

[0041] Optionally, two adjacent second grid blocks in the first adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a first conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge, respectively, with the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; two adjacent second grid blocks in the second adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge, respectively, with the third conductive bridge and the fourth conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; the corresponding third grid block in the plurality of third grid blocks is located in the space between the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; the corresponding first grid block in the plurality of first grid blocks is located in the space between the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; and the corresponding first mesh of the plurality of first grid blocks... The grid is located in the space between the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block, the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block, the fourth branch of the third adjacent second grid block, the second branch of the fourth adjacent second grid block, the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column, and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column. The first adjacent second grid block and the second adjacent second grid block are located in the first adjacent column, and the third adjacent second grid block and the fourth adjacent second grid block are located in the second adjacent column. The first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connects the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block, and the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column connects the fourth branch of the third adjacent second grid block and the second branch of the fourth adjacent second grid block.

[0042] Optionally, a first portion of the corresponding first grid block extends into the space between the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the fourth branch of the third adjacent second grid block; and a second portion of the corresponding first grid block extends into the space between the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block and the second branch of the fourth adjacent second grid block. Attached Figure Description

[0043] The following figures are merely illustrative examples based on various disclosed embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0044] Figure 1A This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0045] Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0046] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1A A cross-sectional view of line A-A' in the diagram.

[0047] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a corresponding second grid block among a plurality of second grid blocks in a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0048] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a corresponding first grid block among a plurality of first grid blocks in a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a corresponding third grid block among a plurality of third grid blocks in a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0050] Figure 6 A magnified view of the touch structure in an area with a first grid block, a second grid block, and a third grid block that are adjacent to each other.

[0051] Figure 7A This is an enlarged view of the area around the respective conductive bridge according to some embodiments of this disclosure.

[0052] Figure 7B The structure of a second metal layer in the region surrounding a respective conductive bridge is shown in some embodiments of this disclosure.

[0053] Figure 7C The structure of a first metal layer in the region surrounding a respective conductive bridge is shown in some embodiments of this disclosure.

[0054] Figure 8 This is a plan view of a display device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of a display panel according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0056] Figure 10 This is an enlarged view of the area around the respective conductive bridge in a display device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0057] This disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the following embodiments. It should be noted that the following description of some embodiments presented herein is for illustrative and descriptive purposes only. It is not exhaustive or limited to the precise forms disclosed.

[0058] This disclosure provides, in particular, a touch structure and display device that substantially eliminates one or more problems caused by the limitations and disadvantages of the prior art. In one aspect, this disclosure provides a touch structure. In some embodiments, the touch structure includes a plurality of first mesh electrodes in a plurality of rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodes in a plurality of columns. Optionally, a corresponding one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes includes a plurality of second mesh blocks consecutively connected in a corresponding column. Optionally, a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes includes a plurality of first mesh blocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks alternately arranged in a corresponding row. Optionally, two adjacent second mesh blocks in a first adjacent column of the second mesh blocks are connected by a first conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge, respectively, the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge intersecting with the corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes. Optionally, two adjacent second mesh blocks in a second adjacent column of the second mesh blocks are connected by a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge, respectively, the third conductive bridge and the fourth conductive bridge intersecting with the corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes. Optionally, a corresponding third mesh block of the plurality of third mesh blocks is located in the space between the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column. Optionally, the corresponding first grid block among the plurality of first grid blocks is located in the space between the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column.

[0059] A mesh electrode pattern is formed on top of the encapsulation layer of a display panel using Flexible Multilayer Over Flexible Cell (FMLOC) touch technology. The mesh electrode pattern includes touch scanning electrodes and touch sensing electrodes, and optionally includes a fill pattern (“dummy pattern”). A touch detection integrated circuit is configured to detect a touch by sensing the mutual capacitance between the touch scanning electrodes and the touch sensing electrodes, and the change in mutual capacitance during a touch. The mesh electrodes typically include mesh lines with linewidths ranging from 1 μm to 50 μm. Therefore, connecting adjacent mesh blocks via mesh lines is particularly difficult and often results in poor connectivity. This disclosure employs a novel and advantageous touch electrode design that eliminates the problems inherent in related touch structures.

[0060] Figure 1A A schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is provided. (Refer to...) Figure 1AIn some embodiments, the touch structure includes a plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1 arranged in multiple rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 arranged in multiple columns. The plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1 are arranged in multiple rows, each row representing a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. The plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 are arranged in multiple columns, each column representing a corresponding one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2. Optionally, the touch structure is a mutual capacitance touch structure. Optionally, the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1 are multiple touch sensing electrodes, and the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 are multiple touch scanning electrodes. Optionally, the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1 are multiple touch scanning electrodes, and the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 are multiple touch sensing electrodes.

[0061] Reference Figure 1A In some embodiments, a corresponding one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 includes a plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 continuously connected in a corresponding column RC. A corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1 includes a plurality of first mesh blocks MB1 and a plurality of third mesh blocks MB3 alternately arranged in a corresponding row RC (e.g., in a first mesh block-third mesh block-first mesh block-third mesh block-first mesh block-third mesh block-first mesh block-third mesh block). Figure 1A In one example, the width of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 along the row direction RD is greater than the width of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 along the row direction, and the width of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 along the column direction CD is greater than the width of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 along the column direction. Alternatively, the width of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 along the row direction RD is less than the width of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 along the row direction, and the width of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 along the column direction CD is less than the width of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 along the column direction. Alternatively, the width of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 along the row direction RD is substantially the same as the width of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 along the row direction, and the width of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 along the column direction CD is substantially the same as the width of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 along the column direction. In one example, the corresponding first grid block RMB1 and the corresponding third grid block RMB3 have different shapes. In another example, the corresponding first grid block RMB1 and the corresponding third grid block RMB3 have different occupied areas.

[0062] In some embodiments, the touch structure further includes multiple conductive bridges for connecting adjacent grid blocks. (See again) Figure 1AIn some embodiments, two adjacent second grid blocks (e.g., AMB2-1 and AMB2-2) in the first adjacent column AC1 of the second grid block are connected by a first conductive bridge B1 and a second conductive bridge B2, respectively, and the first and second conductive bridges intersect with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. Two adjacent second grid blocks (e.g., AMB2-3 and AMB2-4) in the second adjacent column AC2 of the second grid block are connected by a third conductive bridge B3 and a fourth conductive bridge B4, respectively, and the third and fourth conductive bridges intersect with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. A corresponding third grid block RMB3 in the plurality of third grid blocks is located in the space between the first conductive bridge B1 and the second conductive bridge B2 in the first adjacent column AC1. A corresponding first grid block RMB1 in the plurality of first grid blocks is located in the space between the fourth conductive bridge B4 in the second adjacent column AC2 and the first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1. The first conductive bridge B1, the second conductive bridge B2, the third conductive bridge B3, and the fourth conductive bridge B4 intersect with the corresponding conductive channels CC that connect the first and third grid blocks of the corresponding adjacent pairs.

[0063] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1A The cross-sectional view of line A-A' in the diagram. (Refer to...) Figure 1A and Figure 2 Each of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 includes a plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 and a plurality of conductive bridges CB in a corresponding column. The plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 are continuously electrically connected through the plurality of conductive bridges CB.

[0064] In some embodiments, the touch structure includes a buffer layer BUF; a plurality of conductive bridges CB located on the buffer layer BUF; a touch insulating layer TI located on the side of the plurality of conductive bridges CB away from the buffer layer BUF; a plurality of first grid blocks MB1, a plurality of second grid blocks MB2, and a plurality of third grid blocks MB3 located on the side of the touch insulating layer TI away from the plurality of conductive bridges CB; and a protective layer OC located on the side of the plurality of first grid blocks MB1, the plurality of second grid blocks MB2, and the plurality of third grid blocks MB3 away from the touch insulating layer TI. A corresponding conductive bridge in the plurality of conductive bridges CB is electrically connected to two adjacent second grid blocks respectively through a through-hole extending through the touch insulating layer TI. A corresponding conductive channel CC connects a corresponding pair of adjacent first grid blocks and third grid blocks. A corresponding conductive bridge in the plurality of conductive bridges CB intersects with a corresponding conductive channel CC.

[0065] like Figure 2 As shown, multiple conductive bridges CB are located in the first metal layer ML1 of the touch structure. Multiple first grid blocks MB1, multiple second grid blocks MB2, multiple third grid blocks MB3, and corresponding conductive channels CC are located in the second metal layer ML2 of the touch structure.

[0066] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a corresponding second grid block among a plurality of second grid blocks in a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. See also Figure 3 In some embodiments, a corresponding second grid block RMB2 in a plurality of second grid blocks MB2 includes a connecting portion CP, a first branch BC1, a second branch BC2, a third branch BC3, and a fourth branch BC4, wherein the first branch BC1, the second branch BC2, the third branch BC3, and the fourth branch BC4 are respectively connected to the connecting portion CP.

[0067] In some embodiments, each of the first branch BC1, the second branch BC2, the third branch BC3, and the fourth branch BC4 has a substantially V-shaped form. Optionally, the combination of the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 has a substantially M-shaped form. Optionally, the combination of the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 has a substantially W-shaped form. Optionally, the combination of the first branch BC1, the second branch BC2, the third branch BC3, the fourth branch BC4, and the connecting portion CP has a substantially V-shaped form. shape.

[0068] In some embodiments, the vertices of the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 point to the first direction DR1; and the vertices of the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 point to the second direction DR2, which is opposite to the first direction DR1. Optionally, the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 are substantially parallel to the extension directions of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 in a corresponding second mesh electrode among the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2, for example... Figure 1A The column direction CD. Optionally, the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 are substantially parallel to the extension direction of the connecting portion CP. As used herein, the term "substantially parallel" means that the angle between the two directions is in the range of 0 degrees to about 45 degrees, for example, 0 degrees to about 5 degrees, 0 degrees to about 10 degrees, 0 degrees to about 15 degrees, 0 degrees to about 20 degrees, 0 degrees to about 25 degrees, or 0 degrees to about 30 degrees.

[0069] In some embodiments, the vertices of the first branch BC1 and the third branch BC3 extend along the extension direction of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 in one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 (e.g., Figure 1A The column direction (CD) is substantially aligned. In some embodiments, the vertices of the second branch BC2 and the fourth branch BC4 are aligned along the extension direction of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 in one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 (e.g., ...). Figure 1A The column direction (CD) is basically aligned.

[0070] Optionally, each second grid block RMB2 further includes a plurality of first extensions ET1 extending away from the first branch BC1. Optionally, each second grid block RMB2 further includes a plurality of second extensions ET2 extending away from the second branch BC2. Optionally, each second grid block RMB2 further includes a plurality of third extensions ET3 extending away from the third branch BC3. Optionally, each second grid block RMB2 further includes a plurality of fourth extensions ET4 extending away from the fourth branch BC4. Figure 1A and Figure 3 In one example shown, each second grid block RMB2 also includes a plurality of first extensions ET1 extending away from the first branch BC1, a plurality of second extensions ET2 extending away from the second branch BC2, a plurality of third extensions ET3 extending away from the third branch BC3, and a plurality of fourth extensions ET4 extending away from the fourth branch BC4.

[0071] Optionally, the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 are substantially mirror-symmetric with respect to a plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the connecting portions of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 from a respective one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2. Optionally, the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 are substantially mirror-symmetric with respect to the plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the connecting portions of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 from a respective one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2. Optionally, the first branch BC1, the second branch BC2, the third branch BC3, and the fourth branch BC4 are substantially mirror-symmetric with respect to the plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the connecting portions of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 from a respective one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2. Optionally, the first branch BC1, the second branch BC2, the third branch BC3, the fourth branch BC4, the plurality of first extensions ET1, the plurality of second extensions ET2, the plurality of third extensions ET3, and the plurality of fourth extensions ET4 have substantially mirror symmetry with respect to the plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the connecting portions of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 from one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2. Optionally, each second mesh block RMB2 has substantially mirror symmetry with respect to the plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the connecting portions of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 from one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2.

[0072] In some embodiments, each branch of each second grid block RMB2 includes one or more dummy electrodes completely surrounded by touch detection grid lines. Optionally, the first branch BC1 includes a first dummy electrode DE1, the second branch BC2 includes a second dummy electrode DE2, the third branch BC3 includes a third dummy electrode DE3, and the fourth branch BC4 includes a fourth dummy electrode DE4. The first dummy electrode DE1 is completely surrounded by the touch detection grid lines of the first branch BC1. The second dummy electrode DE2 is completely surrounded by the touch detection grid lines of the second branch BC2. The third dummy electrode DE3 is completely surrounded by the touch detection grid lines of the third branch BC3. The fourth dummy electrode DE4 is completely surrounded by the touch detection grid lines of the fourth branch BC4. Optionally, each of the first dummy electrode DE1, the second dummy electrode DE2, the third dummy electrode DE3, and the fourth dummy electrode DE4 has a substantially V-shaped form. Optionally, the vertices of the first dummy electrode DE1 and the second dummy electrode DE2 point towards a first direction DR1. Optionally, the vertices of the third dummy electrode DE3 and the fourth dummy electrode DE4 point towards a second direction DR2.

[0073] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a respective first grid block among a plurality of first grid blocks in a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. (See also:) Figure 4 In some embodiments, a corresponding first grid block RMB1 among a plurality of first grid blocks MB1 includes a main branch MT, a fifth branch BC5, a sixth branch BC6, a seventh branch BC7, and an eighth branch BC8, which are respectively connected to the main branch MT. Optionally, each first grid block RMB1 also includes a plurality of additional branches AB respectively connected to the main branch MT. In one example, the fifth branch BC5 and the seventh branch BC7 extend away from the main branch MT along a third direction DR3. In another example, the sixth branch BC6 and the eighth branch BC8 extend away from the main branch MT along a fourth direction DR4 opposite to the third direction DR3.

[0074] Optionally, the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4 are substantially parallel to the extension directions of the plurality of first mesh blocks MB1 and the plurality of third mesh blocks MB3 in a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1, for example Figure 1A The row direction RD. Optionally, the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4 are substantially perpendicular to the extension direction of the main trunk MT. As used herein, the term "substantially perpendicular" means that the angle between the two directions is in the range of 45 degrees to about 90 degrees, such as 85 degrees to about 90 degrees, 80 degrees to about 90 degrees, 75 degrees to about 90 degrees, 70 degrees to about 90 degrees, 65 degrees to about 90 degrees, or 60 degrees to about 90 degrees.

[0075] Optionally, each first grid block RMB1 further includes a fifth extension ET5 extending away from the fifth branch BC5. Optionally, each first grid block RMB1 further includes a sixth extension ET6 extending away from the sixth branch BC6. Optionally, each first grid block RMB1 further includes a seventh extension ET7 extending away from the seventh branch BC7. Optionally, each first grid block RMB1 further includes an eighth extension ET8 extending away from the eighth branch BC8. Optionally, as... Figure 4 As shown, each first grid block RMB1 also includes a fifth extension ET5 extending away from the fifth branch BC5, a sixth extension ET6 extending away from the sixth branch BC6, a seventh extension ET7 extending away from the seventh branch BC7, and an eighth extension ET8 extending away from the eighth branch BC8.

[0076] Optionally, the fifth extension ET5 extends along the second direction DR2 away from the fifth branch BC5. Optionally, the sixth extension ET6 extends along the second direction DR2 away from the sixth branch BC6. Optionally, the seventh extension ET7 extends along the first direction DR1 away from the seventh branch BC7. Optionally, the eighth extension ET8 extends along the first direction DR1 away from the eighth branch BC8.

[0077] Optionally, the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 are substantially parallel to the extension direction of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 in a corresponding second mesh electrode among the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2, for example Figure 1A The column direction CD. Optionally, the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 are substantially parallel to the extension direction of the main stem MT.

[0078] Optionally, the fifth branch BC5 and the sixth branch BC6 are substantially mirror-symmetric with respect to a plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the bodies of the first grid blocks arranged in the same column from the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. Optionally, the seventh branch BC7 and the eighth branch BC8 are substantially mirror-symmetric with respect to the plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the bodies of the first grid blocks arranged in the same column from the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. Optionally, the fifth branch BC5, the sixth branch BC6, the seventh branch BC7, and the eighth branch BC8 are substantially mirror-symmetric with respect to the plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the bodies of the first grid blocks arranged in the same column from the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. Optionally, the fifth branch BC5, the sixth branch BC6, the seventh branch BC7, the eighth branch BC8, the fifth extension ET5, the sixth extension ET6, the seventh extension ET7, and the eighth extension ET8 have substantially mirror symmetry with respect to a plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the bodies of the first grid blocks arranged in the same column from the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. Optionally, each first grid block RMB1 has substantially mirror symmetry with respect to a plane perpendicular to the main surface of the touch structure and intersecting with the bodies of the first grid blocks arranged in the same column from the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1.

[0079] In some embodiments, each branch of each first grid block RMB1 includes one or more dummy electrodes completely surrounded by the touch detection grid lines of each first grid block RMB1. For example... Figure 4 As shown, in one example, at least one of the multiple additional branches AB, as well as the fifth branch BC5, the sixth branch BC6, the seventh branch BC7, and the eighth branch BC8, each include a dummy electrode.

[0080] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a corresponding third grid block among a plurality of third grid blocks in a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 5 In some embodiments, each of the plurality of third grid blocks MB3 includes a main body MB and a plurality of branches B protruding away from the main body MB. The main body MB optionally includes a dummy electrode DE completely surrounded by the touch detection grid lines of the main body MB.

[0081] refer to Figure 1A and Figure 3In some embodiments, the corresponding third grid block RMB3 of a plurality of third grid blocks is located in the space between the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2, the first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1, and the second conductive bridge B2 in the first adjacent column AC1. The first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1 and the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2 are located in the first adjacent column AC1. The first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1 connects the third branch BC3 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1 and the first branch BC1 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2. The second conductive bridge B2 in the first adjacent column AC1 connects the fourth branch BC4 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1 and the second branch BC2 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2.

[0082] In such Figure 1A In one example depicted, the respective third grid block RMB3 of the plurality of third grid blocks MB3 is surrounded by the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2, the first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1, and the second conductive bridge B2 in the first adjacent column AC1. Apart from the space occupied by the dummy electrodes between the respective third grid block RMB3 and the adjacent touch detection grid blocks, the respective third grid block RMB3 of the plurality of third grid blocks MB3 is in the remaining space formed by the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2, the first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1, and the second conductive bridge B2 in the first adjacent column AC1.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first part of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 (e.g., Figure 1A The upper part of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 extends into the space between the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1; and the second part of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 (e.g. Figure 1A The lower part of the corresponding third grid block RMB3 extends into the space between the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2.

[0084] In some embodiments, the corresponding first grid block RMB1 of a plurality of first grid blocks is located in the space between the third branch BC3 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2, the fourth branch BC4 of the third adjacent second grid block AMB2-3, the second branch BC2 of the fourth adjacent second grid block AMB2-4, the fourth conductive bridge B4 in the second adjacent column AC2, and the first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1. The first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1 and the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2 are located in the first adjacent column AC1. The third adjacent second grid block AMB2-3 and the fourth adjacent second grid block AMB2-4 are located in the second adjacent column AC2. The first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1 connects the third branch BC3 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1 and the first branch BC1 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2. The fourth conductive bridge B4 in the second adjacent column AC2 connects the fourth branch BC4 of the third adjacent second grid block AMB2-3 and the second branch BC2 of the fourth adjacent second grid block AMB2-4.

[0085] In such Figure 1A In one example depicted, the corresponding first grid block RMB1 of a plurality of first grid blocks MB1 is surrounded by two adjacent first grid blocks in the same column of adjacent first mesh electrodes TE1, the third branch BC3 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2, the fourth branch BC4 of the third adjacent second grid block AMB2-3, the second branch BC2 of the fourth adjacent second grid block AMB2-4, the fourth conductive bridge B4 in the second adjacent column AC2, and the first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1. Apart from the space occupied by the dummy electrodes between the corresponding first grid block RMB1 and the adjacent touch detection grid block, the corresponding first grid block RMB1 of the multiple first grid blocks MB1 is in the remaining space formed by the two adjacent first grid blocks in the same column of the adjacent first mesh electrode TE1, the third branch BC3 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2, the fourth branch BC4 of the third adjacent second grid block AMB2-3, the second branch BC2 of the fourth adjacent second grid block AMB2-4, the fourth conductive bridge B4 in the second adjacent column AC2, and the first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1.

[0086] In some embodiments, the first portion of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 (e.g., Figure 1AThe upper part of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 extends into the space between the third branch BC3 of the first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1 and the fourth branch BC4 of the third adjacent second grid block AMB2-3; and the second part of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 (e.g. Figure 1A The lower part of the corresponding first grid block RMB1 extends into the space between the first branch BC1 of the second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2 and the second branch BC2 of the fourth adjacent second grid block AMB2-4.

[0087] Figure 1B This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a touch structure according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. (See reference...) Figure 1B In some embodiments, the corresponding second grid block RMB2 is located in the space between the first adjacent third grid block AMB3-1, the second adjacent third grid block AMB3-2, the first adjacent first grid block AMB1-1, the second adjacent first grid block AMB1-2, the third adjacent first grid block AMB1-3, and the fourth adjacent first grid block AMB1-4. The third adjacent first grid block AMB1-3, the first adjacent third grid block AMB3-1, and the first adjacent first grid block AMB1-1 are consecutive in the first adjacent row. The fourth adjacent first grid block AMB1-4, the second adjacent third grid block AMB3-2, and the second adjacent first grid block AMB1-2 are consecutive in the second adjacent row.

[0088] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1B , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 A portion of the first adjacent third grid block AMB3-1 extends into the space between the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2. Specifically, multiple branches of the first adjacent third grid block AMB3-1 extend into the corresponding spaces between adjacent first extensions of multiple first extensions ET1, or between adjacent second extensions of multiple second extensions ET2, or between adjacent first and second extensions.

[0089] refer to Figure 1B , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5A portion of the second adjacent third grid block AMB3-2 extends into the space between the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2. Specifically, multiple branches of the second adjacent third grid block AMB3-2 extend into corresponding spaces between adjacent third extensions of multiple third extensions ET3, or between adjacent fourth extensions of multiple fourth extensions ET4, or between adjacent third and fourth extensions.

[0090] refer to Figure 1B , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 A portion of the first adjacent first grid block AMB1-1 and a portion of the second adjacent first grid block AMB1-2 extend into the space between the second branch BC2 and the fourth branch BC4 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2, respectively. Specifically, the seventh branch BC7 and the seventh extension ET7 of the first adjacent first grid block AMB1-1, together with the fifth branch BC5 and the fifth extension ET5 of the second adjacent first grid block AMB1-2, extend into the space between the second branch BC2 and the fourth branch BC4 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2. Furthermore, the seventh extension ET7 of the first adjacent first grid block AMB1-1 extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent second extensions of the plurality of second extensions ET2 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2; and the fifth extension ET5 of the second adjacent first grid block AMB1-2 extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent fourth extensions of the plurality of fourth extensions ET4 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2.

[0091] refer to Figure 1B , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5A portion of the third adjacent first grid block AMB1-3 and a portion of the fourth adjacent first grid block AMB1-4 extend into the space between the first branch BC1 and the third branch BC3 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2, respectively. Specifically, the eighth branch BC8 and the eighth extension ET8 of the third adjacent first grid block AMB1-3, together with the sixth branch BC6 and the sixth extension ET6 of the fourth adjacent first grid block AMB1-4, extend into the space between the first branch BC1 and the third branch BC3 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2. Furthermore, the eighth extension ET8 of the third adjacent first grid block AMB1-3 extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent first extensions of the plurality of first extensions ET1 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2; and the sixth extension ET6 of the fourth adjacent first grid block AMB1-4 extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent third extensions of the plurality of third extensions ET3 of the corresponding second grid block RMB2.

[0092] refer to Figure 1B , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments, a corresponding one of the plurality of first extensions ET1 extends into the space between two adjacent branches of a third adjacent first grid block AMB1-3 or between two adjacent branches of a first adjacent third grid block AMB3-1. A corresponding one of the plurality of second extensions ET2 extends into the space between two adjacent branches of a first adjacent first grid block AMB1-1 or between two adjacent branches of a first adjacent third grid block AMB3-1. A corresponding one of the plurality of third extensions ET3 extends into the space between two adjacent branches of a fourth adjacent first grid block AMB1-4 or between two adjacent branches of a second adjacent third grid block AMB3-2. A corresponding one of the plurality of fourth extensions ET4 extends into the space between branches of a second adjacent first grid block AMB1-2 or between branches of a second adjacent third grid block AMB3-2.

[0093] In some embodiments, the extensions of branches from the third adjacent first grid block AMB1-3 and the fourth adjacent first grid block AMB1-4 extend into the space surrounded by the connecting portion CP, a plurality of first extensions ET1, and a plurality of third extensions ET3, respectively, with the corresponding extensions inserted into the space between two adjacent first extensions or between two adjacent third extensions. Similarly, the extensions of branches from the first adjacent first grid block AMB1-1 and the second adjacent first grid block AMB1-2 extend into the space surrounded by the connecting portion CP, a plurality of second extensions ET2, and a plurality of fourth extensions ET4, with the corresponding extensions inserted into the space between two adjacent second extensions or between two adjacent fourth extensions.

[0094] In some embodiments, the touch structure further includes dummy electrodes located between adjacent grid blocks. Figure 6 This is a magnified view of the touch structure within an area containing three adjacent grid blocks: a first grid block, a second grid block, and a third grid block. See also... Figure 6 In some embodiments, the touch structure further includes a first corresponding dummy electrode RDE1 in the space between adjacent second grid blocks AMB2 and first grid blocks AMB1, wherein the first corresponding dummy electrode RDE1 is insulated from adjacent second grid blocks AMB2 and first grid blocks AMB1. The touch structure also includes a second corresponding dummy electrode RDE2 in the space between adjacent second grid blocks AMB2 and third grid blocks AMB3, wherein the second corresponding dummy electrode RDE2 is insulated from adjacent second grid blocks AMB2 and third grid blocks AMB3.

[0095] Figure 7A This is an enlarged view of the area around the respective conductive bridge according to some embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 7B The structure of a second metal layer in the region surrounding a respective conductive bridge is shown in some embodiments of this disclosure. Figure 7C The structure of a first metal layer in the region surrounding a respective conductive bridge is shown in some embodiments according to this disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 2 , Figures 7A to 7CIn some embodiments, the respective conductive bridges of the plurality of conductive bridges CB are electrically connected to two adjacent second mesh blocks respectively through a plurality of vias v extending through the touch insulating layer TI. The orthographic projection of any mesh line of the respective conductive bridge along the direction from the first adjacent second mesh block AMB2-1 to the second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2 on the substrate (e.g., buffer layer BUF) does not at least partially overlap with the orthographic projection of the mesh lines of the plurality of first mesh electrodes (e.g., corresponding first mesh block RMB1 and corresponding third mesh block RMB3) on the substrate. The orthographic projection of at least one mesh line of the respective conductive bridge along a direction other than from the first adjacent second mesh block AMB2-1 to the second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2 on the substrate overlaps with the orthographic projection of the mesh lines of the conductive channel CC connecting the corresponding adjacent pairs of first and third mesh blocks on the substrate.

[0096] In some embodiments, the corresponding conductive bridge includes a plurality of hexagonal grids connected together. In one example, the corresponding conductive bridge includes a first hexagonal grid hm1 and a second hexagonal grid hm2, with a first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1 connected to the first hexagonal grid hm1 and the second hexagonal grid hm2 respectively through through-holes extending through the touch insulating layer. The corresponding conductive bridge also includes a third hexagonal grid hm3 and a fourth hexagonal grid hm4, with a second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2 connected to the third hexagonal grid hm3 and the fourth hexagonal grid hm4 respectively through through-holes extending through the touch insulating layer. The corresponding conductive bridge also includes a fifth hexagonal grid hm5, a sixth hexagonal grid hm6, and a seventh hexagonal grid hm7 continuously arranged between the first hexagonal grid hm1 (or the second hexagonal grid hm2) and the third hexagonal grid hm3 (or the fourth hexagonal grid hm4). Specifically, the fifth hexagonal grid hm5 is connected to the first hexagonal grid hm1 and the second hexagonal grid hm2, the seventh hexagonal grid hm7 is connected to the third hexagonal grid hm3 and the fourth hexagonal grid hm4, and the sixth hexagonal grid hm6 is connected to the fifth hexagonal grid hm5 on one side and to the seventh hexagonal grid hm7 on the other side.

[0097] In another aspect, this disclosure provides a display device. In some embodiments, the display device includes a display panel, a touch structure on the display panel, and a touch integrated circuit connected to the touch structure. In some embodiments, the display panel includes a plurality of display elements and a plurality of thin-film transistors for driving the plurality of display elements. Optionally, the display elements include, for example, a plurality of light-emitting diodes in an organic light-emitting diode display panel. Optionally, the display elements include, for example, a liquid crystal layer in a plurality of sub-pixels in a liquid crystal display panel. Figure 8 This is a plan view of a display device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 8In some embodiments, the display device includes the touch structure described herein or a touch structure manufactured by the methods described herein, a display panel (DP), and a touch integrated circuit (TIC) connected to the touch structure. Examples of suitable display devices include, but are not limited to, electronic paper, mobile phones, tablet computers, televisions, monitors, laptop computers, digital photo albums, GPS, etc. Optionally, the display device is an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display device. Optionally, the display device is a liquid crystal display (LCD) device.

[0098] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of a display panel according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 9 In the display area, the display panel includes a substrate BS, a plurality of thin-film transistors (TFTs) on the substrate BS, a passivation layer PVX located on the side of the plurality of TFTs away from the substrate BS, a first planarization layer PLN1 located on the side of the passivation layer PVX away from the substrate BS, a relay electrode RE located on the side of the first planarization layer PLN1 away from the passivation layer PVX, a second planarization layer PLN2 located on the side of the relay electrode RE away from the first planarization layer PLX1, a pixel defining layer PDL located on the side of the second planarization layer PLN2 away from the first planarization layer PLX1 and defining a sub-pixel opening, and an anode layer AD located on the side of the second planarization layer PLN2 away from the first planarization layer PLN1. The following layers are described: a light-emitting layer EL located on the side of the anode layer AD away from the second planarization layer PLN2; a cathode layer CD located on the side of the light-emitting layer EL away from the anode layer AD; a first inorganic encapsulation layer CVD1 located on the side of the cathode layer CD away from the light-emitting layer EL; an organic encapsulation layer IJP located on the side of the first inorganic encapsulation layer CVD1 away from the cathode layer CD; a second inorganic encapsulation layer CVD2 located on the side of the organic encapsulation layer IJP away from the first inorganic encapsulation layer CVD1; a buffer layer BUF located on the side of the second inorganic encapsulation layer CVD2 away from the organic encapsulation layer IJP; a touch insulating layer TI located on the side of the buffer layer BUF away from the second inorganic encapsulation layer CVD2; and a touch electrode located on the side of the touch insulating layer TI away from the buffer layer BUF (e.g., such as...). Figure 1A The diagram shows multiple first touch electrodes TE1 and multiple second touch electrodes TE2, as well as a protective layer OC located on the side of the touch electrodes away from the touch insulating layer TI.

[0099] Figure 10 This is an enlarged view of the area surrounding a respective conductive bridge in a display device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 10 , Figure 1A , Figure 2 , Figures 7A to 7C as well as Figure 9Each of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 includes a plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 and a plurality of conductive bridges CB in a corresponding column, and the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 are continuously electrically connected through the plurality of conductive bridges CB. A plurality of first mesh blocks MB1, a plurality of second mesh blocks MB2, and a plurality of third mesh blocks MB3 are located on the side of the touch insulating layer TI away from the plurality of conductive bridges CB. A corresponding conductive bridge in the plurality of conductive bridges CB is electrically connected to two adjacent second mesh blocks through a through-hole extending through the touch insulating layer TI.

[0100] In some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the grid lines of the touch structure in the display area onto the substrate BS does not overlap with the orthographic projections of the plurality of anodes AO onto the substrate BS. The orthographic projection of the grid of the touch structure in the display area onto the substrate BS surrounds the orthographic projections of one or two of the plurality of anodes AO onto the substrate BS.

[0101] In some embodiments, the corresponding conductive bridge includes a plurality of hexagonal grids connected together. In one example, the corresponding conductive bridge includes a first hexagonal grid hm1 and a second hexagonal grid hm2, with a first adjacent second grid block AMB2-1 connected to the first hexagonal grid hm1 and the second hexagonal grid hm2 respectively through through-holes extending through the touch insulating layer. The corresponding conductive bridge also includes a third hexagonal grid hm3 and a fourth hexagonal grid hm4, with a second adjacent second grid block AMB2-2 connected to the third hexagonal grid hm3 and the fourth hexagonal grid hm4 respectively through through-holes extending through the touch insulating layer. The corresponding conductive bridge also includes a fifth hexagonal grid hm5, a sixth hexagonal grid hm6, and a seventh hexagonal grid hm7 continuously arranged between the first hexagonal grid hm1 (or the second hexagonal grid hm2) and the third hexagonal grid hm3 (or the fourth hexagonal grid hm4). Specifically, the fifth hexagonal grid hm5 is connected to the first hexagonal grid hm1 and the second hexagonal grid hm2, the seventh hexagonal grid hm7 is connected to the third hexagonal grid hm3 and the fourth hexagonal grid hm4, and the sixth hexagonal grid hm6 is connected to the fifth hexagonal grid hm5 on one side and to the seventh hexagonal grid hm7 on the other side.

[0102] In some embodiments, the orthographic projection of the corresponding hexagonal grid onto the substrate BS surrounds the orthographic projection of one or both anodes onto the substrate BS.

[0103] In the touch structure and display device of the present invention, in at least a portion of the touch structure having at least four of the plurality of second mesh blocks (e.g., at least 8, at least 12, at least 16, at least 20, at least 24, at least 28, at least 32, at least 36, or at least 40), within the area defined by the active pen sensing range, referring to any point in any of the portion of the touch structure, the electrode ratio of the area actually occupied by the mesh lines of the first mesh electrode to the area actually occupied by the mesh lines of the second mesh electrode is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2. For example, 0.85 to 1.20, 0.90 to 1.20, 0.95 to 1.20, 1.00 to 1.20, 1.05 to 1.20, 1.10 to 1.20, 1.15 to 1.20, 0.80 to 1.15, 0.80 to 1.10, 0.80 to 1.05, 0.80 to 1.00, 0.80 to 0.95, 0.80 to 0.90, 0.80 to 0.85, 0.85 to 1.15, 0.90 to 1.10, 0.95 to 1.05, or 0.98 to 1.02, or 0.99 to 1.01.

[0104] In some embodiments, throughout the entire touch control structure, referring to any point in the portion of the touch control structure, the electrode ratio of the area actually occupied by the mesh lines of the first mesh electrode to the area actually occupied by the mesh lines of the second mesh electrode is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2, for example, 0.85 to 1.20, 0.90 to 1.20, 0.95 to 1.20, 1.00 to 1.20, 1.05 to 1.20, 1.10 to 1.20, 1.15 to 1.20, 0.80 to 1.15, 0.80 to 1.10, 0.80 to 1.05, 0.80 to 1.00, 0.80 to 0.95, 0.80 to 0.90, 0.80 to 0.85, 0.85 to 1.15, 0.90 to 1.10, 0.95 to 1.05, or 0.98 to 1.02, or 0.99 to 1.01.

[0105] In some embodiments, the active pen sensing range is the sensing range of an active pen used to perform touch control in the touch control structure or display device of the present invention. In one example, the active pen sensing range is the active pen sensing range including a pen tip with a diameter ranging from 0.8 mm to 2.0 mm, for example, a diameter of 0.8 mm to 0.9 mm, 0.9 mm to 1.0 mm, 1.0 mm to 1.1 mm, 1.1 mm to 1.2 mm, 1.2 mm to 1.3 mm, 1.3 mm to 1.4 mm, 1.4 mm to 1.5 mm, 1.5 mm to 1.6 mm, 1.6 mm to 1.7 mm, 1.7 mm to 1.8 mm, 1.8 mm to 1.9 mm, or 1.9 mm to 2.0 mm.

[0106] In some embodiments, the size of the active pen sensing range is between 1 / 4 and 1 / 3 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon surrounding one of the plurality of second mesh blocks. Figure 8 An example of a minimum convex polygon SCP2 surrounding a corresponding second mesh block among a plurality of second mesh blocks is described. As mentioned above, in one example, the corresponding second mesh block has a substantially... Shape. Optionally, the smallest convex polygon SCP2 has a rectangular shape, such as... Figure 8 As described in [the text].

[0107] Optionally, the smallest convex polygon is the smallest convex polygon with four sides. Optionally, the smallest convex polygon is the smallest convex polygon with three sides. Optionally, the smallest convex polygon is the smallest convex polygon with five sides. Optionally, the smallest convex polygon is the smallest convex regular polygon.

[0108] In some embodiments, the active pen sensing range has a convex polygonal shape or a circle or ellipse.

[0109] In some embodiments, the electrode ratio in the smallest convex polygon is between 0.8 and 1.2, for example, 0.85 to 1.20, 0.90 to 1.20, 0.95 to 1.20, 1.00 to 1.20, 1.05 to 1.20, 1.10 to 1.20, 1.15 to 1.20, 0.80 to 1.15, 0.80 to 1.10, 0.80 to 1.05, 0.80 to 1.00, 0.80 to 0.95, 0.80 to 0.90, 0.80 to 0.85, 0.85 to 1.15, 0.90 to 1.10, 0.95 to 1.05, 0.98 to 1.02, or 0.99 to 1.01.

[0110] In some embodiments, the electrode ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2, referring to any point of the portion of the touch structure, within any region having a convex polygon shape and a size between 1 / 4 and 1 / 3 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon (e.g., between 1 / 4.0 and 1 / 3.8, 1 / 3.8 and 1 / 3.6, 1 / 3.6 and 1 / 3.4, 1 / 3.4 and 1 / 3.2, or 1 / 3.2 and 1 / 3.0). Alternatively, the electrode ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2, within any region having a convex polygon shape and a size between 1 / 4 and 1 / 3 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon (e.g., between 1 / 4.0 and 1 / 3.8, 1 / 3.8 and 1 / 3.6, 1 / 3.6 and 1 / 3.4, 1 / 3.4 and 1 / 3.2, or 1 / 3.2 and 1 / 3.0), referring to any point of the portion of the touch structure.

[0111] In some embodiments, the electrode ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2, referring to any point of the portion of the touch structure, within any region having a convex polygon shape and a size between 1 / 5 and 1 / 4 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon (e.g., between 1 / 5.0 and 1 / 4.8, 1 / 4.8 and 1 / 4.6, 1 / 4.6 and 1 / 4.4, 1 / 4.4 and 1 / 4.2, or 1 / 4.2 and 1 / 4.0). Alternatively, the electrode ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2, within any region having a convex polygon shape and a size between 1 / 5 and 1 / 4 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon (e.g., between 1 / 5.0 and 1 / 4.8, 1 / 4.8 and 1 / 4.6, 1 / 4.6 and 1 / 4.4, 1 / 4.4 and 1 / 4.2, or 1 / 4.2 and 1 / 4.0), referring to any point of the portion of the touch structure.

[0112] In some embodiments, the electrode ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2, referring to any point of the portion of the touch structure, within any region having a convex polygon shape and a size between 1 / 6 and 1 / 5 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon (e.g., between 1 / 6.0 and 1 / 5.8, 1 / 5.8 and 1 / 5.6, 1 / 5.6 and 1 / 5.4, 1 / 5.4 and 1 / 5.2, or 1 / 5.2 and 1 / 5.0). Alternatively, the electrode ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2, within any region having a convex polygon shape and a size between 1 / 6 and 1 / 5 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon (e.g., between 1 / 6.0 and 1 / 5.8, 1 / 5.8 and 1 / 5.6, 1 / 5.6 and 1 / 5.4, 1 / 5.4 and 1 / 5.2, or 1 / 5.2 and 1 / 5.0), referring to any point of the portion of the touch structure.

[0113] In some embodiments, the electrode ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2, referring to any point of the portion of the touch structure, within any area whose size is between 1 / 20 and 1 / 6 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon (e.g., between 1 / 20 and 1 / 19, between 1 / 19 and 1 / 18, between 1 / 18 and 1 / 17, between 1 / 17 and 1 / 16, between 1 / 16 and 1 / 15, between 1 / 15 and 1 / 14, between 1 / 14 and 1 / 13, between 1 / 13 and 1 / 12, between 1 / 12 and 1 / 11, between 1 / 11 and 1 / 10, between 1 / 10 and 1 / 9, between 1 / 9 and 1 / 8, between 1 / 8 and 1 / 7, or between 1 / 7 and 1 / 6). Optionally, in any region having a convex polygonal shape and a size between 1 / 20 and 1 / 6 of the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon (e.g., between 1 / 20 and 1 / 19, 1 / 19 and 1 / 18, 1 / 18 and 1 / 17, 1 / 17 and 1 / 16, 1 / 16 and 1 / 15, 1 / 15 and 1 / 14, 1 / 14 and 1 / 13, 1 / 13 and 1 / 12, 1 / 12 and 1 / 11, 1 / 11 and 1 / 10, 1 / 10 and 1 / 9, 1 / 9 and 1 / 8, 1 / 8 and 1 / 7, or 1 / 7 and 1 / 6), referring to any point of the portion of the touch structure, the electrode ratio is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2.

[0114] In some embodiments, the area of ​​the smallest convex polygon is in the range of 12.25 mm² to 16.00 mm², for example, 12.25 mm². 2 Up to 12.50mm 2 12.50mm 2 Up to 12.75mm 212.75mm 2 Up to 13.00mm 2 13.00mm 2 Up to 13.25mm 2 13.25mm 2 Up to 13.50mm 2 13.50mm 2 Up to 13.75mm 2 13.75mm 2 Up to 14.00mm 2 14.00mm 2 Up to 14.25mm 2 14.25mm 2 Up to 14.50mm 2 14.50mm 2 Up to 14.75mm 2 14.75mm 2 Up to 15.00mm 2 15.00mm 2 Up to 15.25mm 2 15.25mm 2 Up to 15.50mm 2 15.50mm 2 Up to 15.75mm 2 Or 15.75mm 2 Up to 16.00mm 2 .

[0115] Figure 8 An example of a minimum convex polygon SCP1 surrounding a corresponding first mesh block among a plurality of first mesh blocks is depicted. Optionally, the minimum convex polygon SCP1 has, for example, the minimum convex polygon SCP1 surrounding a corresponding first mesh block among a plurality of first mesh blocks. Figure 8 The rectangular shape described herein. In some embodiments, the electrode ratio in the smallest convex polygon surrounding a corresponding first mesh block among a plurality of first mesh blocks is in the range of 0.8 to 1.2, for example, 0.85 to 1.20, 0.90 to 1.20, 0.95 to 1.20, 1.00 to 1.20, 1.05 to 1.20, 1.10 to 1.20, 1.15 to 1.20, 0.80 to 1.15, 0.80 to 1.10, 0.80 to 1.05, 0.80 to 1.00, 0.80 to 0.95, 0.80 to 0.90, 0.80 to 0.85, 0.85 to 1.15, 0.90 to 1.10, 0.95 to 1.05, or 0.98 to 1.02, or 0.99 to 1.01.

[0116] Figure 8 An example of a minimum convex polygon SCP3 surrounding a corresponding third mesh block among multiple third mesh blocks is described. Optionally, the minimum convex polygon SCP3 has the following characteristics: Figure 8 The rectangular shape depicted in the image. In some embodiments, the electrode ratio in the smallest convex polygon surrounding the respective third mesh blocks is in the range of 0.5 to 1.5, for example, 0.6 to 1.5, 0.7 to 1.5, 0.8 to 1.5, 0.9 to 1.5, 1.0 to 1.5, 1.1 to 1.5, 1.2 to 1.5, 1.3 to 1.5, 1.4 to 1.5, 0.5 to 1.4, 0.5 to 1.3, 0.5 to 1.2, 0.5 to 1.1, 0.5 to 1.0, 0.5 to 0.9, 0.5 to 0.8, 0.5 to 0.7, 0.5 to 0.6, 0.6 to 1.4, 0.7 to 1.3, 0.8 to 1.2, 0.9 to 1.1, 0.95 to 1.05, 0.98 to 1.02, or 0.99 to 1.01.

[0117] In some embodiments, at least a portion of a dummy electrode exists in the area defined by the active pen sensing range with reference to any point in the portion of the touch structure.

[0118] In another aspect, this disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a touch structure. In some embodiments, the method includes forming a plurality of first mesh electrodes in a plurality of rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodes in a plurality of columns. Optionally, forming a corresponding one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes includes forming a plurality of second mesh blocks continuously connected in a corresponding column. Optionally, forming a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes includes forming a plurality of first mesh blocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks alternately arranged in a corresponding row. Optionally, two adjacent second mesh blocks in a first adjacent column of the second mesh blocks are formed to be connected by a first conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge, respectively, the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge intersecting the corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes. Optionally, two adjacent second mesh blocks in a second adjacent column of the second mesh blocks are formed to be connected by a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge, respectively, the third conductive bridge and the fourth conductive bridge intersecting the corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes. Optionally, a corresponding third mesh block of the plurality of third mesh blocks is formed in the space between the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column. Optionally, a corresponding first grid block among the plurality of first grid blocks is formed in the space between the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column.

[0119] For illustrative and descriptive purposes, the foregoing description of embodiments of the invention has been provided. It is not exhaustive, nor is it intended to limit the invention to the precise forms or exemplary embodiments disclosed. Therefore, the foregoing description should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive. Clearly, many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its best mode of practical application, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to understand the various embodiments of the invention and the various modifications suitable for the particular use or implementation contemplated. The scope of the invention is intended to be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents, wherein, unless otherwise stated, all terms are to be interpreted in their broadest reasonable sense. Therefore, the terms “the invention,” “the present invention,” etc., do not necessarily limit the scope of the claims to the specific embodiments, and references to exemplary embodiments of the invention do not imply limitation of the invention, nor should such limitation be inferred. The invention is defined only by the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, these claims may involve the use of “first,” “second,” etc., followed by nouns or elements. These terms should be understood as nomenclature and should not be construed as limiting the number of elements modified by these nomenclatures unless a specific number has been given. Any advantages and benefits described may not apply to all embodiments of the invention. It should be understood that changes to the described embodiments can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. Furthermore, the elements and components in this disclosure are not intended for public distribution, whether or not they are expressly recited in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A touch structure, comprising a plurality of first mesh electrodes in a plurality of rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodes in a plurality of columns; in, One of the plurality of second mesh electrodes includes a plurality of second mesh blocks that are connected consecutively in a corresponding column; One of the plurality of first mesh electrodes includes a plurality of first mesh blocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks arranged alternately in the corresponding row; The corresponding second grid block is located in the space between the first adjacent third grid block, the second adjacent third grid block, the first adjacent first grid block, the second adjacent first grid block, the third adjacent first grid block, and the fourth adjacent first grid block; The first part of the corresponding third grid block extends into the space between the branches of the first adjacent second grid block; as well as The second part of the corresponding third grid block extends into the space between the branches of the second adjacent second grid block, and the second adjacent second grid block is located in the same column as the first adjacent second grid block; The respective second grid block in the plurality of second grid blocks includes a connecting portion, a first branch, a second branch, a third branch, and a fourth branch, wherein the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch are respectively connected to the connecting portion; Each of the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch has a substantially V-shaped form; The vertices of the first branch and the second branch point in the first direction; as well as The vertices of the third and fourth branches point to a second direction opposite to the first direction; the first and second directions are parallel to the column direction.

2. The touch structure according to claim 1, wherein, The width of the corresponding first grid block along the row direction is greater than the width of the corresponding third grid block along the row direction; and The width of the corresponding first grid block along the column direction is greater than the width of the corresponding third grid block along the column direction.

3. The touch structure according to claim 1, wherein, Two adjacent second grid blocks in a first adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by at least a first conductive bridge, the first conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; Two adjacent second grid blocks in a second adjacent column of a second grid block are connected by at least a third conductive bridge, the third conductive bridge intersecting with a corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; and The first conductive bridge and the third conductive bridge intersect with the corresponding conductive channels connecting the first grid block and the third grid block of the corresponding adjacent pairs.

4. The touch structure according to claim 1, wherein, Two adjacent second grid blocks in the first adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a first conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge, respectively, and the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge intersect with the corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; Two adjacent second grid blocks in the second adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge, respectively, and the third conductive bridge and the fourth conductive bridge intersect with the corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; The corresponding third grid block in the plurality of third grid blocks is in the space between the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; The corresponding first grid block in the plurality of first grid blocks is in the space between the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; The respective third grid blocks in the plurality of third grid blocks are located in the space between the third and fourth branches of the first adjacent second grid block, the first and second branches of the second adjacent second grid block, the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column, and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column. The first adjacent second grid block and the second adjacent second grid block are located in the first adjacent column. The first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connects the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block. The second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connects the fourth branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the second branch of the second adjacent second grid block.

5. The touch structure according to claim 4, wherein, The first portion of the corresponding third grid block extends into the space between the third branch and the fourth branch of the first adjacent second grid block; and The second portion of the corresponding third grid block extends into the space between the first branch and the second branch of the second adjacent second grid block.

6. The touch structure according to claim 1, wherein, Two adjacent second grid blocks in the first adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a first conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge, respectively, and the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge intersect with the corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; Two adjacent second grid blocks in the second adjacent column of the second grid block are connected by a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge, respectively, and the third conductive bridge and the fourth conductive bridge intersect with the corresponding one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; The corresponding third grid block in the plurality of third grid blocks is in the space between the first conductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; The corresponding first grid block in the plurality of first grid blocks is in the space between the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; The respective first grid blocks of the plurality of first grid blocks are located in the space between the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block, the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block, the fourth branch of the third adjacent second grid block, the second branch of the fourth adjacent second grid block, the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column, and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column. The first adjacent second grid block and the second adjacent second grid block are located in the first adjacent column, and the third adjacent second grid block and the fourth adjacent second grid block are located in the second adjacent column. The first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connects the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block, and the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column connects the fourth branch of the third adjacent second grid block and the second branch of the fourth adjacent second grid block.

7. The touch structure according to claim 6, wherein, The first portion of the corresponding first grid block extends into the space between the third branch of the first adjacent second grid block and the fourth branch of the third adjacent second grid block; and The second portion of the corresponding first grid block extends into the space between the first branch of the second adjacent second grid block and the second branch of the fourth adjacent second grid block.

8. The touch structure according to claim 1, wherein, The third adjacent first grid block, the first adjacent third grid block, and the first adjacent first grid block are consecutive in the first adjacent row; and The fourth adjacent first grid block, the second adjacent third grid block, and the second adjacent first grid block are consecutive in the second adjacent row.

9. The touch structure according to claim 7, wherein, A portion of the first adjacent third grid block extends into the space between the first branch and the second branch of the corresponding second grid block; A portion of the second adjacent third grid block extends into the space between the third branch and the fourth branch of the corresponding second grid block; A portion of the first adjacent first grid block and a portion of the second adjacent first grid block respectively extend into the space between the second branch and the fourth branch of the corresponding second grid block; as well as A portion of the third adjacent first grid block and a portion of the fourth adjacent first grid block respectively extend into the space between the first branch and the third branch of the corresponding second grid block.

10. The touch structure according to claim 1, wherein, The combination of the first branch and the second branch has a substantially M-shaped form; The combination of the third and fourth branches has a substantially W-shaped form; and The combination of the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, the fourth branch, and the connecting portion has substantial [functionality / practicability]. The shape of a shape.

11. The touch structure according to claim 1, wherein, The corresponding second grid block includes a plurality of first extensions extending away from the first branch, a plurality of second extensions extending away from the second branch, a plurality of third extensions extending away from the third branch, and a plurality of fourth extensions extending away from the fourth branch.

12. The touch structure according to claim 11, wherein, One of the plurality of first extensions extends into the space between two adjacent branches of the third adjacent first grid block or into the space between two adjacent branches of the first adjacent third grid block; One of the plurality of second extensions extends into the space between two adjacent branches of the first adjacent first grid block or into the space between two adjacent branches of the first adjacent third grid block; One of the plurality of third extensions extends into the space between two adjacent branches of the fourth adjacent first grid block or into the space between two adjacent branches of the second adjacent third grid block; as well as One of the plurality of fourth extensions extends into the space between branches of the second adjacent first grid block or into the space between branches of the second adjacent third grid block.

13. The touch structure according to claim 11 or 12, wherein, The extensions of the branches from the third adjacent first grid block and the fourth adjacent first grid block respectively extend into the space surrounded by the connecting portion, the plurality of first extensions and the plurality of third extensions, and the corresponding extensions are inserted into the space between two adjacent first extensions or the space between two adjacent third extensions; as well as The extensions from the branches of the first adjacent first grid block and the second adjacent first grid block respectively extend into the space surrounded by the connecting portion, the plurality of second extensions and the plurality of fourth extensions, and the corresponding extensions are inserted into the space between two adjacent second extensions or the space between two adjacent fourth extensions.

14. The touch structure according to claim 1, wherein, The first branch includes a first dummy electrode, the second branch includes a second dummy electrode, the third branch includes a third dummy electrode, and the fourth branch includes a fourth dummy electrode. Each of the first dummy electrode, the second dummy electrode, the third dummy electrode, and the fourth dummy electrode has a substantially V-shaped shape; The vertices of the first dummy electrode and the second dummy electrode point towards the first direction; and The vertices of the third and fourth dummy electrodes point in the second direction.

15. The touch structure according to claim 1, wherein, The corresponding first grid block among the plurality of first grid blocks includes a main branch, a fifth branch, a sixth branch, a seventh branch, and an eighth branch, wherein the fifth branch, the sixth branch, the seventh branch, and the eighth branch are respectively connected to the main branch.

16. The touch structure according to claim 15, wherein, The corresponding first grid block includes a fifth extension extending away from the fifth branch along the second direction, a sixth extension extending away from the sixth branch along the second direction, a seventh extension extending away from the seventh branch along the first direction, and an eighth extension extending away from the eighth branch along the first direction. The fifth branch and the seventh branch extend away from the main stem along a third direction, respectively; The sixth branch and the eighth branch extend away from the main stem in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction.

17. The touch structure according to claim 16, wherein, The respective second grid block in the plurality of second grid blocks includes a connecting portion, a first branch, a second branch, a third branch and a fourth branch, a plurality of first extensions extending away from the first branch, a plurality of second extensions extending away from the second branch, a plurality of third extensions extending away from the third branch, and a plurality of fourth extensions extending away from the fourth branch, wherein the first branch, the second branch, the third branch and the fourth branch are respectively connected to the connecting portion; The seventh branch and the seventh extension from the first adjacent first grid block, and the fifth branch and the fifth extension from the second adjacent first grid block extend into the space between the second branch and the fourth branch of the corresponding second grid block; as well as The eighth branch and the eighth extension from the third adjacent first grid block, and the sixth branch and the sixth extension from the fourth adjacent first grid block extend into the space between the first branch and the third branch of the corresponding second grid block.

18. The touch structure according to claim 17, wherein, The seventh extension of the first adjacent first grid block extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent second extensions of the plurality of second extensions of the corresponding second grid block; The fifth extension of the second adjacent first grid block extends into the corresponding space between the respective adjacent fourth extensions of the plurality of fourth extensions of the corresponding second grid block; The eighth extension of the third adjacent first grid block extends into the corresponding space between the respective adjacent first extensions of the plurality of first extensions of the corresponding second grid block; and The sixth extension of the fourth adjacent first grid block extends into the corresponding space between the corresponding adjacent third extensions of the plurality of third extensions of the corresponding second grid block.

19. The touch structure of claim 1, further comprising a first corresponding dummy electrode in the space between adjacent second grid blocks and a first grid block, the first corresponding dummy electrode being insulated from adjacent second grid blocks and the first grid block; and A second corresponding dummy electrode in the space between adjacent second and third grid blocks, the second corresponding dummy electrode being insulated from the adjacent second and third grid blocks.

20. The touch structure according to any one of claims 3 to 6, comprising a touch insulating layer; in, The corresponding conductive bridges are electrically connected to two adjacent second grid blocks respectively through through-holes extending through the touch insulating layer; The orthographic projection of any grid line of the corresponding conductive bridge along the direction from the first adjacent second grid block to the second adjacent second grid block on the substrate does not at least partially overlap with the orthographic projection of the grid lines of the plurality of first mesh electrodes on the substrate. as well as The orthographic projection of at least one grid line of the corresponding conductive bridge along a direction other than that from the first adjacent second grid block to the second adjacent second grid block on the substrate overlaps with the orthographic projection of the grid line of the conductive channel connecting the corresponding adjacent pair of first and third grid blocks on the substrate.

21. A display device comprising a display panel, a touch structure located on the display panel according to any one of claims 1 to 20, and a plurality of touch integrated circuits connected to the touch structure.

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