Method for repairing display panel and display panel

Abstract

The application belongs to the display field and particularly relates to a display panel repairing method and a display panel. The display panel comprises an array substrate, the array substrate comprises a scanning signal line and a data signal line, the display panel repairing method comprises the following steps: acquiring a broken signal line, the broken signal line comprises a connecting section and a separated section; and connecting the separated section with a repairing line. The anti-static wires of the array substrate are all connected with a driving chip. The first anti-static wire and the second anti-static wire are arranged on the two sides of the row direction of the array substrate. The two ends of the scanning signal line are connected with the first anti-static wire and the second anti-static wire respectively. The third anti-static wire and the fourth anti-static wire are arranged on the two sides of the column direction of the array substrate. The two ends of the data signal line are connected with the third anti-static wire and the fourth anti-static wire respectively. The repairing line is one of the anti-static wires intersecting with the separated section. The application repairs the broken signal line by using the anti-static wire, and improves the product yield of the display panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of display technology, and specifically relates to a method for repairing a display panel and the display panel itself. Background Technology

[0002] Electrophoretic display (EPD) technology utilizes colored charged spheres that move in a liquid environment under an applied electric field to display different colors. It is a type of paper-like reflective display, also known as an electronic paper display (E-Paper). An electronic paper display mainly consists of an array substrate, a counter substrate, and an electronic ink layer disposed between the array substrate and the counter substrate.

[0003] The array substrate includes signal lines arranged in an array, comprising scan signal lines arranged in the row direction and data signal lines arranged in the column direction. The array substrate also includes pixel driving circuits located at the intersections of the scan signal lines and data signal lines. When a scan signal line signal activates a row of pixel driving circuits, a data signal line signal is written to the pixel driving circuit, driving a sub-pixel for display.

[0004] For large-size electrophoretic display panels, static electricity on the array substrate surface can easily damage the scan signal lines and data signal lines, causing breakages in the scan signal lines and data signal lines, which in turn prevents the pixel driving circuit from driving the sub-pixels to display properly. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a method for repairing a display panel and a display panel in order to repair signal line breaks and improve the product yield of the display panel.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides a method for repairing a display panel. The display panel includes an array substrate, the array substrate includes signal lines, the signal lines include M row scan signal lines and N column data signal lines, where M and N are both integers greater than 0. The method for repairing the display panel includes:

[0007] Obtain a disconnected signal line, wherein the disconnected signal line includes a connecting segment and a disconnecting segment, the connecting segment is connected to the driver chip, and the disconnecting segment is disconnected from the driver chip;

[0008] The separation section is connected to the repair line. The array substrate includes multiple anti-static traces, all of which are connected to the driver chip. The multiple anti-static traces include a first anti-static trace, a second anti-static trace, a third anti-static trace, and a fourth anti-static trace. The first and second anti-static traces are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the row direction. The two ends of the scan signal line are respectively connected to the first and second anti-static traces through an anti-static ring. The third and fourth anti-static traces are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the column direction. The two ends of the data signal line are respectively connected to the third and fourth anti-static traces through an anti-static ring. The repair line is one of the anti-static traces that intersects with the separation section.

[0009] Optionally, the disconnected signal line includes the scan signal line in the m-th row, the second anti-static trace intersects with the separation segment of the scan signal line in the m-th row, and the separation segment of the scan signal line in the m-th row is connected to the second anti-static trace, where m ≤ M.

[0010] Optionally, the driving chip is disposed on the side of the array substrate near the first row of scan signal lines, and the repair method for the display panel includes:

[0011] Cut the second anti-static trace at a point between the scan signal line in row m and the scan signal line in row m+1, where m+1≤M.

[0012] Optionally, the repair method for the display panel further includes:

[0013] Connect the scanning signal line in row m±1 to the second anti-static trace, where m≥2.

[0014] Optionally, the driving chip is disposed on the side of the array substrate near the first row of scan signal lines, and the (m+1)th row of scan signal lines is connected to the second anti-static trace. The repair method for the display panel includes:

[0015] Cut the second anti-static trace, with the cut position located between the scan signal line in row m-1 and the scan signal line in row m.

[0016] Optionally, the disconnected signal line includes the scan signal line in row p, the second anti-static trace intersects with the separation segment of the scan signal line in row p, and the separation segment of the scan signal line in row p is connected to the second anti-static trace, where p < m.

[0017] Optionally, the disconnected signal line includes the data signal line in the nth column, the fourth anti-static trace intersects with the separation segment of the data signal line in the nth column, and the separation segment of the data signal line in the nth row is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, where n ≤ N; or

[0018] The broken signal line includes the data signal line in the nth column. The fourth anti-static trace intersects with the separated section of the data signal line in the nth column, and the separated section of the data signal line in the nth column is connected to the fourth anti-static trace. The repair method for the display panel further includes:

[0019] Connect the data signal line in column n±1 to the fourth anti-static trace, where n≥2 and n≤N.

[0020] Optionally, when the driving chip is disposed on the side of the array substrate near the scan signal line in the first row, and the separation segment of the data signal line in the nth column is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, the repair method for the display panel includes:

[0021] Cut the fourth anti-static trace at the point between the (n-1)th column data signal line and the nth column data signal line, where n ≥ 2;

[0022] When the separated segment of the data signal line in column n is connected to the fourth anti-static trace and the data signal line in column (n-1) is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, the repair method for the display panel includes:

[0023] Cut the fourth anti-static trace at a point between the data signal line in column n and the data signal line in column (n+1), where n+1 ≤ N.

[0024] Optionally, when the separated segment of the data signal line in column n is connected to the fourth anti-static trace and the data signal line in column (n-1) is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, the disconnected signal line includes the data signal line in column q, the fourth anti-static trace intersects with the separated segment of the data signal line in column q, and the separated segment of the data signal line in column q is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, where q > n.

[0025] This application also provides a display panel, the display panel including an array substrate, the array substrate including signal lines, the signal lines including M row scan signal lines and N column data signal lines, where M and N are both integers greater than 0, and the broken signal lines are repaired using the repair method of the display panel.

[0026] The repair method and display panel disclosed in this application have the following beneficial effects:

[0027] In this application, the array substrate of the display panel includes anti-static traces connected to the driver chip. The first and second anti-static traces are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the row direction, and the third and fourth anti-static traces are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the column direction. When a scan signal line or data signal line is damaged by electrostatic discharge and breaks, the intersecting anti-static trace can be used as a repair line. The separated segment is connected to the repair line, and the driver chip provides a driving signal to drive it. This application utilizes anti-static traces to repair signal lines damaged by electrostatic discharge, improving the product yield of the display panel. Simultaneously, it eliminates the need for additional repair lines, simplifying the structure of the array substrate and reducing the manufacturing cost of the display panel.

[0028] Other features and advantages of this application will become apparent from the following detailed description, or may be learned in part from practice of this application.

[0029] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of the repair method for the display panel in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the repair line repair display panel in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the repair line and scan signal line repairing the display panel in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of repairing multiple breakpoints using repair lines and scanning signal lines in Embodiment 1 of this application.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the repair line repair display panel in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the repair line and scan signal line repairing the display panel in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of repairing multiple breakpoints using repair lines and scanning signal lines in Embodiment 2 of this application.

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the display panel structure in Embodiment 3 of this application.

[0039] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0040] 101. Display area; 102. Connection section; 103. Separation section; 110. Scan signal line; 120. Data signal line;

[0041] 131. First anti-static wiring; 132. Second anti-static wiring; 133. Third anti-static wiring; 134. Fourth anti-static wiring;

[0042] 140. Antistatic wrist strap; 150. Pixel drive circuit;

[0043] 200. Driver chip. Detailed Implementation

[0044] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided to make this application more comprehensive and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art.

[0045] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a thorough understanding of embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of this application can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, apparatuses, steps, etc., can be employed. In other instances, well-known methods, apparatuses, implementations, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of this application.

[0046] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the technical features involved in the various embodiments described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present application.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the display panel includes an array substrate, which includes a substrate and signal lines formed on the substrate. The signal lines include M row scan signal lines 110 and N column data signal lines 120, where M and N are both integers greater than 0.

[0049] Repair methods for display panels include:

[0050] S100: Obtain the signal line of the broken line. The broken signal line includes a connecting section 102 and a separating section 103. The connecting section 102 is connected to the driver chip 200, and the separating section 103 is disconnected from the driver chip 200.

[0051] S200: Connect the separation section 103 to the repair line. The array substrate includes multiple anti-static traces, all of which are connected to the driver chip 200. The multiple anti-static traces include a first anti-static trace 131, a second anti-static trace 132, a third anti-static trace 133, and a fourth anti-static trace 134. The first anti-static trace 131 and the second anti-static trace 132 are respectively located on both sides of the array substrate in the row direction. The two ends of the scan signal line 110 are respectively connected to the first anti-static trace 131 and the second anti-static trace 132 through an anti-static ring 140. The third anti-static trace 133 and the fourth anti-static trace 134 are respectively located on both sides of the array substrate in the column direction. The two ends of the data signal line 120 are respectively connected to the third anti-static trace 133 and the fourth anti-static trace 134 through an anti-static ring 140. The repair line is one of the anti-static traces that intersects with the separation section 103.

[0052] The anti-static ring 140 includes four diodes. The first node of the anti-static ring 140 is connected to the anode of the first diode, the cathode of the first diode is connected to the anode of the second diode, and the cathode of the second diode is connected to the second node. The first connection node of the anti-static ring 140 is connected to the cathode of the third diode, the anode of the third diode is connected to the cathode of the fourth diode, and the anode of the fourth diode is connected to the second node. The first node of the anti-static ring 140 is connected to an anti-static trace, and the second node of the anti-static ring 140 is connected to a signal line.

[0053] The driver chip 200 is disposed on the side of the array substrate near the first row of scan signal lines 110. The driver chip 200 may include a scan driver module and a data driver module integrated together. Assuming the two sides in the row direction of the array substrate are the left and right sides, and the two sides in the column direction of the array substrate are the top and bottom sides, the driver chip 200 may be disposed on the top side of the array substrate.

[0054] The scan signal line 110 is connected to the scan drive module of the driver chip 200 via first connecting lines on the left and right sides, and the data signal line 120 is connected to the data drive module of the driver chip 200. A first anti-static trace 131 is located on the upper side of the array substrate, a second anti-static trace 132 is located on the lower side of the array substrate, and the second anti-static trace 132 is connected to the driver chip 200 via a second connecting line on the right side. A third anti-static trace 133 and a fourth anti-static trace 134 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the array substrate. The array substrate also includes a pixel drive circuit 150, located at the intersection of the scan signal line 110 and the data signal line 120. The array substrate includes a display area 101 and a peripheral area surrounding the display area 101. The pixel drive circuit 150 is located in the display area 101, the anti-static traces and their connecting lines to the driver chip 200 are located in the peripheral area, and the middle portions of the scan signal line 110 and the data signal line 120 are located in the display area 101, with both ends located in the peripheral area.

[0055] In the array substrate of a large-size electrophoretic display panel, in-plane static electricity can easily damage the scan signal line 110 and the data signal line 120, causing breakage in the scan signal line 110 and the data signal line 120, which in turn causes the pixel driving circuit 150 to fail to drive the sub-pixels for display.

[0056] In this embodiment, the array substrate includes anti-static traces connected to the driver chip 200. First anti-static traces 131 and second anti-static traces 132 are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the row direction, and third anti-static traces 133 and fourth anti-static traces 134 are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the column direction. When the scan signal line 110 or data signal line 120 is damaged by electrostatic discharge and breaks, the intersecting anti-static traces can be used as repair lines. The separation segment 103 is connected to the repair lines, and the driver chip 200 provides a driving signal to drive it. This embodiment utilizes anti-static traces to repair signal lines damaged by electrostatic discharge, improving the product yield of the display panel. Simultaneously, it eliminates the need for additional repair lines, simplifying the structure of the array substrate and reducing the manufacturing cost of the display panel.

[0057] It should be noted that the driver chip 200 may include an integrated scan driver module and a data driver module, but is not limited to this. The scan driver module and the data driver module may also be set separately. The data driver module may be set on the upper side of the array substrate, and the scan driver module may be set on the left side of the array substrate, depending on the specific situation. The connection lines between the scan signal line 110, the anti-static traces, and the driver chip 200 may be routed from the left side of the array substrate, or from the right side of the array substrate, or partially from the left side and partially from the right side of the array substrate, depending on the specific situation.

[0058] For example, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the signal line that is disconnected is the m-th scan signal line 110, where m ≤ M. Figure 2 In the diagram, A represents the electrostatic discharge breakpoint, B represents the connection point, and C represents the laser melting breakpoint. The second anti-static trace 132 intersects with the separation segment 103 of the m-th row scan signal line 110, and the separation segment 103 of the m-th row scan signal line 110 is connected to the second anti-static trace 132. The driver chip 200 outputs a scan signal to the separation segment 103 through the second anti-static trace 132 to drive the sub-pixels for display.

[0059] The second anti-static trace 132 and the scanning signal line 110 can be located on the same or different structural layers, and are insulated at their intersection. For example, the second anti-static trace 132 is located on the upper layer. In specific repairs, a laser can be used to irradiate the intersection of the separation section 103 of the scanning signal line 110 and the second anti-static trace 132, causing the upper layer's second anti-static trace 132 to melt and connect with the lower layer's scanning signal line 110.

[0060] It should be noted that when the broken signal line is the m-th row scanning signal line 110, the second anti-static trace 132 can be used as a repair line for repair, but it is not limited to this. The connecting line of the fourth anti-static trace 134 can also be used as a repair line for repair, depending on the specific situation.

[0061] The second anti-static trace 132 is closer to the scanning signal line 110. Using the second anti-static trace 132 as a repair line makes the connection between the two more convenient, and at the same time does not interfere with the fourth anti-static trace 134 and its connecting line as a repair line for repairing the data signal line 120.

[0062] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the repair methods for the display panel include:

[0063] Cut the second anti-static trace 132. The cut position is located between the m-th row scan signal line 110 and the (m+1)-th row scan signal line 110, where m+1≤M. For specific repairs, the second anti-static trace 132 can be irradiated with a laser to melt it.

[0064] Cutting the second anti-static trace 132 can reduce the attenuation of the scanning signal on the second anti-static trace 132 and enhance the driving capability of the scanning signal.

[0065] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 As shown, the repair methods for the display panel also include:

[0066] Connect the scan signal line 110 of the m±1th row to the second anti-static trace 132, where m≥2.

[0067] In other words, when the broken signal line is the m-th row scan signal line 110, the scan signal line 110 adjacent to the broken scan signal line 110 can also be connected to the second anti-static trace 132.

[0068] When the broken signal line is the m-th row scan signal line 110, connecting the adjacent scan signal line 110 to the second anti-static trace 132 allows the scan signal from the adjacent scan signal line 110 to drive the pixel driving circuit 150 controlled by the separation segment 103, thereby reducing the requirements on the driver chip 200. This is especially beneficial for broken scan signal lines 110 located near the top or bottom, or those broken near the left or right. This repair method places low demands on the driver chip 200 and has minimal impact on the display effect. Furthermore, by using adjacent scan signal lines 110 to repair broken scan signal lines 110, multiple broken scan signal lines 110 can be repaired.

[0069] See Figure 3 As shown, the broken signal line is the m-th row scan signal line 110. The separation segment 103 of the m-th row scan signal line 110 is connected to the second anti-static trace 132, and the (m+1)-th row scan signal line 110 is also connected to the second anti-static trace 132. The repair method for the display panel includes:

[0070] Cut the second anti-static trace 132, with the cut position located between the (m-1)th row scan signal line 110 and the mth row scan signal line 110.

[0071] Cutting the second anti-static trace 132 can reduce the attenuation of the scanning signal on the second anti-static trace 132 and enhance the driving capability of the scanning signal.

[0072] It is easy to understand that when the (m-1)th row scan signal line 110 is connected to the second anti-static trace 132, and the second anti-static trace 132 is cut off, the cut-off position is located between the (m-2)th row scan signal line 110 and the (m-1)th row scan signal line 110.

[0073] In some embodiments, see Figure 4 As shown, the disconnected signal line includes the p-th row scan signal line 110, the second anti-static trace 132 intersects with the separation segment 103 of the p-th row scan signal line 110, and the separation segment 103 of the p-th row scan signal line 110 is connected to the second anti-static trace 132, where p < m.

[0074] For the pixel driving circuit 150 controlled by the separation segment 103 of the p-th row scan signal line 110, the scanning signal output by the driver chip 200 can be used for driving. For the pixel driving circuit 150 controlled by the separation segment 103 of the m-th row scan signal line 110, the scanning signal of the (m+1)-th row scan signal line 110 can be used for driving.

[0075] For the scan signal line 110 close to the driver chip 200, the scan signal output by the driver chip 200 is used to repair the upper half of the second anti-static trace 132. For the scan signal line 110 far from the driver chip 200, the scan signal output by the adjacent scan signal line 110 is used to repair the lower half of the second anti-static trace 132. The combination of the two methods can make full use of the second anti-static trace 132 to repair multiple breaks, thereby improving the product yield of the display panel.

[0076] Example 2

[0077] The difference between Example 2 and Example 1 is that the disconnected signal line is data signal line 120.

[0078] See Figure 5 As shown, the disconnected signal lines include the nth column data signal line 120, where n ≤ N. The fourth anti-static trace 134 intersects with the separation segment 103 of the nth column data signal line 120, and the separation segment 103 of the nth row data signal line 120 is connected to the fourth anti-static trace 134.

[0079] The fourth anti-static cable 134 is closer to the separation section 103 of the data signal cable 120, making it easier to connect the two by using the fourth anti-static cable 134 as a repair cable.

[0080] See Figure 5 As shown, the repair methods for the display panel include:

[0081] Cut the fourth anti-static trace 134. The cut position is located between the (n-1)th column data signal line 120 and the nth column data signal line 120, where n≥2.

[0082] Cutting the fourth anti-static trace 134 can reduce the attenuation of the data signal on the fourth anti-static trace 134 and enhance the driving capability of the data signal.

[0083] In some embodiments, see Figure 6 As shown, the repair methods for the display panel also include:

[0084] Connect the data signal line 120 of column n±1 to the fourth anti-static trace 134, where n≥2 and n≤N.

[0085] In other words, when the broken signal line is the nth column data signal line 120, the adjacent data signal line 120 can also be connected to the fourth anti-static trace 134.

[0086] When the broken signal line is the nth column data signal line 120, connecting the adjacent data signal line 120 to the fourth anti-static trace 134 allows the data signal from the adjacent data signal line 120 to drive the pixel driving circuit 150 controlled by the separation section 103, thereby reducing the requirements on the driver chip 200. This is especially beneficial for broken signal lines 120 located on the left or right side, or on the top or bottom side, as this repair method places lower demands on the driver chip 200 and has minimal impact on the display effect. Furthermore, by using adjacent data signal lines 120 to repair broken data signal lines 120, multiple broken data signal lines 120 can be repaired.

[0087] See Figure 6 As shown, the broken signal line is the nth column data signal line 120. The separation segment 103 of the nth row data signal line 120 is connected to the fourth anti-static trace 134, and the (n-1)th column data signal line 120 is connected to the fourth anti-static trace 134. The repair method for the display panel includes:

[0088] Cut the fourth anti-static trace 134. The cut position is located between the nth column data signal line 120 and the (n+1)th column data signal line 120, where n+1≤N.

[0089] In some embodiments, see Figure 7 As shown, when the separation segment 103 of the nth column data signal line 120 is connected to the fourth anti-static trace 134 and the (n-1)th column data signal line 120 is connected to the fourth anti-static trace 134, the disconnected signal line includes the qth column data signal line 120. The fourth anti-static trace 134 intersects with the separation segment 103 of the qth column data signal line 120, and the separation segment 103 of the qth column data signal line 120 is connected to the fourth anti-static trace 134, where q > n.

[0090] For the pixel driving circuit 150 controlled by the separation segment 103 of the q-th column data signal line 120, the data signal output by the driver chip 200 can be used for driving. For the pixel driving circuit 150 controlled by the separation segment 103 of the n-th column data signal line 120, the data signal of the (n-1)-th column data signal line 120 can be used for driving.

[0091] For data signal lines 120 of the connection lines close to the fourth anti-static trace 134, the data signal is output by the driver chip 200 to the right half of the fourth anti-static trace 134 for repair. For data signal lines 120 of the connection lines far from the fourth anti-static trace 134, the data signal is output by the adjacent data signal line 120 to the left half of the fourth anti-static trace 134 for repair. The combination of the two methods can make full use of the fourth anti-static trace 134 to repair multiple breakpoints, thereby improving the product yield of the display panel.

[0092] It should be understood that the method for repairing the data signal line 120 in this embodiment and the method for repairing the scan signal line 110 in an embodiment are implemented using different anti-static traces, and there is no conflict between them; they can be combined arbitrarily.

[0093] Example 3

[0094] See Figure 8 As shown, the display panel includes an array substrate, which includes signal lines. The signal lines include M row scan signal lines 110 and N column data signal lines 120, where M and N are both integers greater than 0. The broken scan signal lines 110 are repaired using the display panel repair method disclosed in Embodiment 1, and the broken data signal lines 120 are repaired using the display panel repair method disclosed in Embodiment 2.

[0095] In this embodiment, the array substrate of the display panel includes anti-static traces connected to the driver chip 200. First anti-static traces 131 and second anti-static traces 132 are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the row direction, and third anti-static traces 133 and fourth anti-static traces 134 are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the column direction. When the scan signal line 110 or data signal line 120 is damaged by electrostatic discharge and breaks, the intersecting anti-static traces can be used as repair lines. The separation segment 103 is connected to the repair lines, and the driver chip 200 provides a driving signal to drive it. This embodiment utilizes anti-static traces to repair signal lines damaged by electrostatic discharge, improving the product yield of the array substrate. The array substrate, used in the display panel, reduces the manufacturing cost of the display panel.

[0096] The terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0097] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "assembly," "connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0098] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "some embodiments," "exemplarily," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0099] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application. Therefore, any changes or modifications made in accordance with the claims and description of this application should fall within the scope of this patent application.

Claims

1. A method for repairing a display panel, the display panel comprising an array substrate, the array substrate comprising signal lines, the signal lines comprising M row scan signal lines and N column data signal lines, where M and N are both integers greater than 0, characterized in that, The repair method for the display panel includes: Obtain a disconnected signal line, wherein the disconnected signal line includes a connecting segment and a disconnecting segment, the connecting segment is connected to the driver chip, and the disconnecting segment is disconnected from the driver chip; The separation section is connected to the repair line. The array substrate includes multiple anti-static traces, all of which are connected to the driver chip. The multiple anti-static traces include a first anti-static trace, a second anti-static trace, a third anti-static trace, and a fourth anti-static trace. The first and second anti-static traces are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the row direction. The two ends of the scan signal line are respectively connected to the first and second anti-static traces through an anti-static ring. The third and fourth anti-static traces are respectively disposed on both sides of the array substrate in the column direction. The two ends of the data signal line are respectively connected to the third and fourth anti-static traces through an anti-static ring. The repair line is one of the anti-static traces that intersects with the separation section.

2. The method for repairing a display panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disconnected signal line includes the scan signal line in the m-th row, the second anti-static trace intersects with the separation segment of the scan signal line in the m-th row, and the separation segment of the scan signal line in the m-th row is connected to the second anti-static trace, where m ≤ M.

3. The method for repairing a display panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving chip is disposed on the side of the array substrate near the first row of scan signal lines, and the repair method for the display panel includes: Cut the second anti-static trace at a point between the scan signal line in row m and the scan signal line in row m+1, where m+1≤M.

4. The method for repairing a display panel according to claim 2, characterized in that, The repair method for the display panel also includes: Connect the scanning signal line in row m±1 to the second anti-static trace, where m≥2.

5. The method for repairing a display panel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The driving chip is disposed on the side of the array substrate near the first row of the scan signal lines, and the scan signal lines in the (m+1)th row are connected to the second anti-static trace. The repair method for the display panel includes: Cut the second anti-static trace, with the cut position located between the scan signal line in row m-1 and the scan signal line in row m.

6. The method for repairing a display panel according to claim 5, characterized in that, The disconnected signal line includes the scan signal line in row p, the second anti-static trace intersects with the separation segment of the scan signal line in row p, and the separation segment of the scan signal line in row p is connected to the second anti-static trace, where p < m.

7. The method for repairing a display panel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The disconnected signal line includes the data signal line in the nth column. The fourth anti-static trace intersects with the separation segment of the data signal line in the nth column. The separation segment of the data signal line in the nth row is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, where n ≤ N; or The broken signal line includes the data signal line in the nth column. The fourth anti-static trace intersects with the separated section of the data signal line in the nth column, and the separated section of the data signal line in the nth column is connected to the fourth anti-static trace. The repair method for the display panel further includes: The data signal lines in column n±1 are connected to the fourth anti-static trace, where n≥2 and n≤N.

8. The method for repairing a display panel according to claim 7, characterized in that, The driving chip is disposed on the side of the array substrate near the first row of the scan signal lines. When the separated section of the data signal line in the nth column is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, the repair method for the display panel includes: Cut the fourth anti-static trace at the point between the (n-1)th column data signal line and the nth column data signal line, where n ≥ 2; When the separated segment of the data signal line in column n is connected to the fourth anti-static trace and the data signal line in column (n-1) is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, the repair method for the display panel includes: Cut the fourth anti-static trace at a point between the data signal line in column n and the data signal line in column (n+1), where n+1 ≤ N.

9. The method for repairing a display panel according to claim 8, characterized in that, When the separated segment of the data signal line in column n is connected to the fourth anti-static trace and the data signal line in column (n-1) is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, the disconnected signal line includes the data signal line in column q. The fourth anti-static trace intersects with the separated segment of the data signal line in column q, and the separated segment of the data signal line in column q is connected to the fourth anti-static trace, where q > n.

10. A display panel, characterized in that, The display panel includes an array substrate, the array substrate includes signal lines, the signal lines include M row scan signal lines and N column data signal lines, where M and N are both integers greater than 0, and the broken signal lines are repaired using the display panel repair method as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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