Display device and method for manufacturing display device

Abstract

A display device and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The display device includes a display module and a window. The window includes a transmissive region and a bezel region adjacent to the transmissive region, and the window is disposed directly on the display module. The window includes a resin material. The display device further includes a light blocking pattern overlapping the bezel region. An outer surface of the window protrudes outward compared to an outer surface of the display module, and a front surface of the window includes a curved portion. The curved portion is curved toward a rear surface of the window as a distance from the transmissive region increases.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to and all benefits derived from Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0072566, filed on Jun. 7, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] Embodiments of the present disclosure described herein relate to a display device and a method of manufacturing the display device, and more particularly, to a display device including a window. Background Art

[0004] A display device such as a television, a monitor, a smart phone, or a tablet computer can provide an image to a user and includes a display panel that displays the image. Various display panels such as a liquid crystal display panel, an organic light emitting display panel, an electrowetting display panel, and an electrophoretic display panel are being developed as display panels. Some display devices may include a window for protecting the display panel. In some cases, the window may be attached to the display panel by a lamination process. Summary of the invention

[0005] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a display device including a light blocking pattern and a window.

[0006] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a display device including a light blocking pattern and a window.

[0007] According to an embodiment, a display device includes a display module; a window including a transmission area and a frame area adjacent to the transmission area, and the window is directly disposed on the display module and includes a resin material; and a light blocking pattern overlapping the frame area. Compared with an outer surface of the display module, an outer surface of the window protrudes outward, and a front surface of the window includes a curved portion, and the curved portion is curved toward a rear surface of the window as a distance from the transmission area increases.

[0008] The window may include: a first window disposed directly on the display module and having a first modulus value; and a second window disposed directly on the first window and having a second modulus value greater than the first modulus value.

[0009] The light blocking pattern may be disposed directly between the first window and the second window.

[0010] The window may include a first portion overlapping the transmissive region, wherein the distance between the front surface and the rear surface of the first portion may be constant. The window may also include a second portion overlapping the frame region, wherein the distance between the front surface and the rear surface of the second portion may decrease as the distance from the first portion increases.

[0011] The light blocking pattern may be disposed directly on the rear surface of the window.

[0012] The window may be spaced apart from an outer surface of the display module.

[0013] The light blocking pattern may have a thickness of 3 micrometers to 5 micrometers.

[0014] A width of the window in the first direction may be greater than a width of the display module in the first direction.

[0015] According to an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a display device includes: providing a first resin material on a first fixture including a seat surface, wherein at least a portion of the seat surface between an inner surface and a lower surface of the seat surface is defined as a curve; forming a first window by curing the first resin material, the first window including a transmission area and a frame area adjacent to the transmission area; forming a light blocking pattern directly disposed on the first window and overlapping the frame area; providing a second resin material on the first window; placing a display module directly on the second resin material; and forming a second window by curing the second resin material.

[0016] Placing the display module directly on the second resin material may include: placing the display module on a second fixture having a shape corresponding to the shape of the first fixture; and placing the display module directly on the second resin material by moving at least one of the first fixture and the second fixture and by pressing the first fixture and the second fixture.

[0017] The second jig may be coupled to the attraction module and may attract the display module based on attraction generated by the attraction module, and the second jig may fix the display module to one surface of the second jig based on the attraction generated by the attraction module.

[0018] The second jig may include a supporting portion on which the display module is seated and a protruding portion protruding from the supporting portion, and a width of the protruding portion may correspond to a distance between an outer surface of the display module and an outer surface of the second window.

[0019] The height of the protruding portion may be smaller than the thickness of the display module.

[0020] At least one of the first jig and the second jig may include a material that can transmit UV light.

[0021] The front surface of the first window may include a curved portion, and the curved portion is curved toward the rear surface of the first window as the distance from the transmission region increases, and the seat surface of the first jig may substantially have a curved surface corresponding to the curved portion.

[0022] According to an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a display device includes: providing a resin material on a first jig including a seat surface, wherein at least a portion of the seat surface between an inner surface and a lower surface of the seat surface is defined as a curve; forming a preliminary window by pre-curing the resin material, the preliminary window including a transmission area and a frame area adjacent to the transmission area; forming a light blocking pattern directly disposed on the preliminary window and overlapping the frame area; placing a display module directly on the preliminary window; and forming a window by curing the preliminary window.

[0023] Placing the display module directly on the preliminary window may include: placing the display module on a second clamp having a shape corresponding to the shape of the first clamp; and placing the display module directly on the preliminary window by pressing the first clamp and the second clamp by moving at least one of the first clamp and the second clamp.

[0024] The second jig may include a protruding portion protruding toward the first jig, and a thickness of the protruding portion in the first direction may correspond to a distance between an outer surface of the display module and an outer surface of the window.

[0025] At least one of the first jig and the second jig may include a material that transmits UV light.

[0026] The front surface of the window may include a curved portion, and the curved portion is curved toward the rear surface of the window as the distance from the transmission region increases, and the seat surface of the first jig may substantially have a curved surface corresponding to the curved portion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The above and other objects and features of the present disclosure will become apparent by describing in detail embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

[0029] Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a display module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 4 is a plan view of a display panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 5 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along line II'.

[0033] Figure 6 The present invention is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5An enlarged cross-sectional view of area AA.

[0034] Figure 7 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along line II'.

[0035] Figure 8 The present invention is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 An enlarged cross-sectional view of area BB.

[0036] 9A to 9H is a cross-sectional view illustrating a method of manufacturing a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 10A to FIG. 10F is a cross-sectional view illustrating a method of manufacturing a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In this specification, when a component (or region, layer, part, etc.) is referred to as being "on" another component, "connected to" or "coupled to" another component, the description means that the component can be directly on, directly connected to or directly coupled to the other component, or a third component can be present between the component and the other component.

[0039] The same reference numerals refer to the same components. In addition, in the drawings, the thickness, proportion and size of the components are exaggerated for effective description. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any combination or all combinations defined by one or more related components.

[0040] Terms such as first and second, etc., can be used to describe various components, but these components should not be limited by these terms. The terms used in this article can distinguish a component from other components and are not limited by these terms. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first component can be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component can also be referred to as the first component. Unless otherwise specified, terms in the singular form can include plural forms. Taking into account the measurement under discussion and the error associated with the measurement of a specific amount, the terms "approximately" or "approximately" as used herein include the stated values, and include the range of appropriate deviations for specific values ​​as determined by a person of ordinary skill in the art. For example, the term "approximately" can mean within one or more standard deviations, or within ±30%, ±20%, ±10% or ±5% of the stated value.

[0041] In addition, terms such as "below", "beneath", "above", and "over" are used to describe the relationship of components shown in the drawings. These terms are relative concepts and are described based on the directions shown in the drawings.

[0042] It should be understood that terms such as “comprises,” “includes,” and “having,” when used herein, illustrate the existence of stated features, quantities, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical or scientific terms) used herein have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. Unless explicitly defined as having these meanings in this application, these terms (such as those defined in general dictionaries) will be interpreted as having the same meanings as the contextual meanings in the relevant technical field, and will not be interpreted as having idealized or overly formalized meanings.

[0044] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0045] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a display device DD according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a display device DD according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the display device DD can be activated based on the electrical signal and can display the image IM. For example, the display device DD can be included in a small device or / and a medium-sized device (such as a monitor, a mobile phone, a tablet computer, a computer, a car navigation unit or a game console, etc.) and a large device (such as a television or a billboard, etc.). The embodiments of the display device DD are illustrative, and the display device DD is not limited to any one embodiment, as long as it does not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. It will be understood that other embodiments of the display device DD can be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. In the present embodiment, a mobile phone is shown as an example of the display device DD.

[0047] refer to Figure 1 In a plane, the display device DD may have a rounded quadrilateral shape having short sides extending in a first direction DR1 and long sides extending in a second direction DR2 intersecting the first direction DR1. However, not limited thereto, the display device DD may have various shapes in a plane, such as a rectangular shape, a square shape, a circular shape, other polygonal shapes, and an irregular shape.

[0048] The display device DD of the embodiment may be a flexible display device. The term "flexible" used herein may mean a property of bending or being bendable, and may include all structures from a completely folded structure to a structure that can be bent to a level of a few nanometers. For example, the flexible display device DD may include a curved display device, a foldable display device, or a slidable display device or a rollable display device. However, not limited thereto, the display device DD may be a rigid display device.

[0049] The display device DD may display an image IM in a third direction DR3 in a display surface parallel to the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2. The image IM provided by the display device DD may include a static image as well as a dynamic image. Figure 1 In the example of the image IM, the clock window and the icon are shown as examples. The display surface on which the image IM is displayed may correspond to the front surface of the display device DD and may correspond to the window DW (refer to Figure 2 ) corresponds to the front surface FS. Figure 1 In FIG. 1 , a flat display surface is shown as an example. However, not limited thereto, the display surface of the display device DD may include a curved surface bent from at least one side of the flat surface.

[0050] The front surface (or upper surface) and the rear surface (or lower surface) of the components constituting the display device DD may be opposite to each other in the third direction DR3, and the normal directions of the front surface and the rear surface may be substantially parallel to the third direction DR3. The separation distance between the front surface and the rear surface defined in the third direction DR3 may correspond to the thickness of the display device DD. The expression "on a plane" used herein may mean observing the corresponding component or feature in the third direction DR3. The expression "on a cross section" used herein may mean observing the corresponding component or feature in the first direction DR1 or the second direction DR2. The directions indicated by the first direction DR1, the second direction DR2, and the third direction DR3 may be relative concepts and may be changed to different directions.

[0051] refer to Figure 2 , the display device DD may include a window DW, a display module DM, and a housing EDC. The window DW may be coupled to the housing EDC to define an appearance of the display device DD.

[0052] The window DW may be provided on the display module DM. The window DW may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the display panel DP. The window DW may cover the entire exterior of the display module DM and may protect the display module DM from external impact and scratches.

[0053] The window DW may include an optically transparent insulating material. For example, the window DW may include a resin material. The window DW may be a single-layer structure or a multi-layer structure. The window DW may further include a functional layer (such as an anti-fingerprint layer, a phase control layer, and a hard coating layer) disposed on the optically transparent layer. In a display device DD including a window DW according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the method described herein may include manufacturing the display device DD while omitting a lamination process. Therefore, the embodiments supported by the present disclosure provide a display device manufacturing process with reduced complexity (e.g., a simplified manufacturing process) and reduced cost.

[0054] The front surface FS of the window DW may include a transmission area TA and a frame area BZA. The transmission area TA of the window DW may be an optically transparent area. The window DM may transmit an image IM provided by the display panel DP through the transmission area TA, and a user may visually recognize the corresponding image IM.

[0055] The frame area BZA of the window DW may be aligned with a light blocking pattern BM (refer to FIG. Figure 5 ) overlap. The light blocking pattern BM (reference Figure 5 ) may be a rigid substrate including a material having a predetermined color. The frame area BZA of the window DW may prevent components of the display panel DP disposed to overlap the frame area BZA from being visible from the outside. The term "external" used herein may refer to the exterior or outside of the display device DD.

[0056] The border area BZA may be adjacent to the transmission area TA. The shape of the transmission area TA may be substantially defined by the border area BZA. For example, the border area BZA may be disposed around the transmission area TA and may surround the transmission area TA. However, the example is illustrative, and the border area BZA may be disposed adjacent to a single side of the transmission area TA, or the border area BZA may be omitted. Alternatively, the border area BZA may be disposed on a side surface of the display device DD, additionally or alternatively on a front surface of the display device DD.

[0057] The display module DM may include an optical layer RPL and a display panel DP. However, not limited to the optical layer RPL and the display panel DP, the display module DM may further include common components.

[0058] The optical layer RPL may be disposed between the display panel DP and the window DW. The optical layer RPL may reduce the reflectivity of light incident from the outside. The optical layer RPL may include a phase retarder and / or a polarizer. The optical layer RPL may include at least a polarizing film. In this example case, the optical layer RPL may be attached to the display panel DP via an adhesive layer. However, the example is illustrative, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the optical layer RPL may include a color filter.

[0059] The display panel DP may be disposed between the window DW and the housing EDC. The display panel DP may display an image in response to an electrical signal. The display panel DP according to an embodiment may be a light-emitting display panel, but is not particularly limited thereto. For example, the display panel DP may be an organic light-emitting display panel, an inorganic light-emitting display panel, an organic-inorganic light-emitting display panel, or a quantum dot light-emitting display panel. The emission layer of the organic light-emitting display panel may include an organic light-emitting material, and the emission layer of the inorganic light-emitting display panel may include an inorganic light-emitting material. The emission layer of the organic-inorganic light-emitting display panel may include an organic-inorganic light-emitting material. The emission layer of the quantum dot light-emitting display panel may include quantum dots and quantum rods.

[0060] The image IM (reference Figure 1 ) may be displayed on the front surface IS of the display panel DP. The front surface IS of the display panel DP may include a display area DA and a non-display area NDA. The display area DA may be an area that is activated based on an electrical signal and displays an image. According to an embodiment, the display area DA of the display panel DP may correspond to the transmission area TA of the window DW. The expression "one area / portion corresponds to another area / portion" used herein means "areas / portions overlap each other", but is not limited to areas / portions having the same area and / or the same shape.

[0061] The non-display area NDA may be adjacent to the outside of the display area DA. For example, the non-display area NDA may surround the display area DA. However, not limited thereto, the non-display area NDA may be defined in various shapes.

[0062] The non-display area NDA may be an area in which a driving circuit or driving wiring for driving elements disposed in the display area DA, various types of signal lines for providing electrical signals, and pads are disposed. The non-display area NDA of the display panel DP may correspond to a bezel area BZA of the window DW. The bezel area BZA may prevent components of the display panel DP disposed in the non-display area NDA from being visible from the outside.

[0063] The display device DD may include a circuit board MB connected to the display panel DP. The circuit board MB may be connected to one end of the display panel DP extending in the first direction DR1. The circuit board MB may generate an electrical signal to be provided to the display panel DP. For example, the circuit board MB may include a timing controller that generates a signal to be provided to a driver of the display panel DP in response to a control signal received from the outside.

[0064] At least a portion of the non-display area NDA of the display panel DP may be bent. A portion of the display panel DP to which the circuit board MB is connected may be bent so that the circuit board MB faces the rear surface of the display panel DP. The circuit board MB may be arranged and assembled so that the circuit board MB overlaps with the rear surface of the display panel DP on a plane. However, not limited thereto, the display panel DP and the circuit board MB may be connected by a flexible circuit board connected to one end of the display panel DP and one end of the circuit board MB.

[0065] The housing EDC may provide an internal space in which components of the display device DD are accommodated. The housing EDC may be disposed below the display panel DP and may accommodate the display panel DP. The housing EDC may include glass, plastic, or a metal material having relatively high rigidity. The housing EDC may protect the display panel DP by absorbing an impact applied from the outside or preventing foreign matter / moisture from penetrating into the display panel DP.

[0066] In some embodiments, the display device DD may further include an electronic module including various functional modules for operating the display panel DP and a power module for supplying power (e.g., power required by the display device DD) to the display device DD. For example, the display device DD may include a camera module as an example of the electronic module.

[0067] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a display module DM according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] refer to Figure 3 , the display module DM may include a display panel DP, an input sensing layer TS, and an optical layer RPL. The display panel DP may display an image based on an electrical signal, and the input sensing layer TS may sense an external input applied from the outside. The external input may be provided in various forms.

[0069] The display panel DP according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be a light-emitting display panel, and is not particularly limited. For example, the display panel DP may be an organic light-emitting display panel, an inorganic light-emitting display panel, or a quantum dot light-emitting display panel. The emission layer of the organic light-emitting display panel may include an organic light-emitting material, and the emission layer of the inorganic light-emitting display panel may include an inorganic light-emitting material. The emission layer of the quantum dot light-emitting display panel may include quantum dots and quantum rods. Hereinafter, for the purpose of examples in the embodiments described herein, the display panel DP is an organic light-emitting display panel.

[0070] The display panel DP may include a base layer SUB, a display element layer DP-EL, a circuit layer DP-CL, and an encapsulation layer TFE. The display panel DP according to the present disclosure may be a flexible display panel. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the display panel DP may be a foldable display panel that is foldable or foldable around a folding axis, or the display panel DP may be a rigid display panel.

[0071] The base layer SUB may include a synthetic resin layer. The synthetic resin layer may be a polyimide resin layer, and its material is not particularly limited. In some embodiments, the base layer SUB may include a glass substrate, a metal substrate, or an organic / inorganic composite substrate.

[0072] The circuit layer DP-CL is arranged between the substrate layer SUB and the display element layer DP-EL. The circuit layer DP-CL includes at least one insulating layer and a circuit element. Hereinafter, the insulating layer included in the circuit layer DP-CL is referred to as an intermediate insulating layer. The intermediate insulating layer includes at least one intermediate inorganic layer and at least one intermediate organic layer. The circuit element may include a pixel driving circuit included in each of a plurality of pixels for displaying an image. The circuit layer DP-CL may also include a signal line connected to the pixel driving circuit and / or the sensor driving circuit.

[0073] The display element layer DP-EL may include a light emitting element included in each of the plurality of pixels. A plurality of light emitting elements may be provided. For example, the display element layer DP-EL may include a plurality of light emitting elements. The plurality of light emitting elements may correspond to a plurality of emission regions. For example, the plurality of emission regions may include a red emission region, a green emission region, and a blue emission region.

[0074] The encapsulation layer TFE may be disposed on the display element layer DP-EL and may seal the display element layer DP-EL. The encapsulation layer TFE may include at least one organic layer and at least one inorganic layer. The inorganic layer may include an inorganic material and may protect the display element layer DP-EL from moisture / oxygen. The inorganic layer may include a silicon nitride layer, a silicon oxynitride layer, a silicon oxide layer, a titanium oxide layer, or an aluminum oxide layer, but is not particularly limited thereto. The organic layer may include an organic material and may protect the display element layer DP-EL from foreign matter (such as dust particles, for example).

[0075] The input sensing layer TS may be formed on the display panel DP. The input sensing layer TS may be directly disposed on the encapsulation layer TFE. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the input sensing layer TS may be formed on the display panel DP by a continuous process. That is, in an example in which the input sensing layer TS is directly disposed on the display panel DP and is formed on the display panel DP by a continuous process, the display device DD may be implemented without disposing an adhesive film between the input sensing layer TS and the encapsulation layer TFE. Alternatively, an adhesive film may be disposed between the input sensing layer TS and the display panel DP. In this example case, the input sensing layer TS may not be manufactured together with the display panel DP by a continuous process, and may be manufactured separately from the display panel DP, and then fixed to the upper surface of the display panel DP by an adhesive film.

[0076] The input sensing layer TS may sense an external input (e.g., a user's touch), may change the sensed external input into a predetermined input signal, and may provide the input signal to the display panel DP. The input sensing layer TS may include a plurality of sensing electrodes for sensing the external input. The sensing electrodes may sense a capacitive type external input. The display panel DP may receive an input signal from the input sensing layer TS, and may generate an image corresponding to the input signal.

[0077] The optical layer RPL may be disposed on the input sensing layer TS. The optical layer RPL may be an anti-reflection layer that reduces the reflectivity of external light incident from the outside. The optical layer RPL may be a layer that selectively transmits light emitted from the display panel DP. The optical layer RPL may be implemented without a polarizing layer (for example, in some embodiments, the optical layer RPL does not include a polarizing layer). Therefore, the light incident to the display panel DP and the input sensing layer TS through the optical layer RPL may be unpolarized light. The display panel DP and the input sensing layer TS may receive unpolarized light from the optical layer RPL. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The optical layer RPL may be a color filter layer including a separate filter unit and a black matrix. Although not shown, the filter unit may include a red filter unit, a green filter unit, and a blue filter unit. The red filter unit, the green filter unit, and the blue filter unit may be units positioned to correspond to the red light emitting area, the green light emitting area, and the blue light emitting area, respectively.

[0078] Figure 4 is a plan view of a display panel DP according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] refer to Figure 4 , the display panel DP may include a first area AA1 and a second area AA2. The first area AA1 may be a display portion of the display panel DP, and the second area AA2 may be a bendable portion of the display panel DP.

[0080] The first area AA1 may include a display area DA and a non-display area NDA adjacent to the display area DA. The second area AA2 may include a non-display area NDA. The second area AA2 may extend from the first area AA1. For example, the second area AA2 may extend from the first area AA1 in a direction opposite to the second direction DR2.

[0081] The second area AA2 may include a pad area PDA. A plurality of pads PD may be disposed in the pad area PDA. The plurality of pads PD may be arranged in the first direction DR1 so that the plurality of pads PD are spaced apart from each other. In some embodiments, a driver integrated circuit DIC may be disposed in the second area AA2. The plurality of pads PD may be electrically connected to the driver integrated circuit DIC and a plurality of circuit lines extending from the first area AA1. Some of the plurality of pads PD may be pads for connecting the circuit board MB to the display panel DP. The plurality of pads PD may be connected to corresponding pixels via a plurality of circuit lines extending from the first area AA1. The second area AA2 to which the circuit board MB is connected may be bent to face the rear surface of the first area AA1.

[0082] Figure 5 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along line II'.

[0083] refer to Figure 5 The display device DD may include a protection panel CP, a display module DM, a light blocking pattern BM, a first adhesive layer AM1 and a second adhesive layer AM2, and a window DW. The detailed configuration of the display module DM has been referred to. Figure 3 Therefore, the same components are given the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions of similar elements will be omitted for the sake of brevity.

[0084] The first adhesive layer AM1 and the second adhesive layer AM2 described below may be a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) film, an optically clear adhesive (OCA) film, or an optically clear resin (OCR) film. In some embodiments, the first adhesive layer AM1 and the second adhesive layer AM2 may each include a photocurable adhesive material or a thermally curable adhesive material, and the materials thereof are not particularly limited. In some embodiments, one or more portions of the first adhesive layer AM1 and / or the second adhesive layer AM2 may be omitted.

[0085] The protection panel CP may be disposed on the lower surface of the display module DM. The protection panel CP may protect the display panel DP from an impact transmitted from below the display panel DP. The protection panel CP may be attached to the lower surface of the display module DM through the second adhesive layer AM2. Figure 5 The protection panel CP is illustrated as a single layer in the example of FIG. 1 , but in some embodiments, the protection panel CP may have a multi-layer structure including a barrier layer and a buffer layer.

[0086] The barrier layer of the protection panel CP may be a color with low light transmittance, and thus components below the barrier layer may be prevented from being visible. The buffer layer of the protection panel CP may be disposed on the barrier layer, and may absorb impact transmitted from below the display panel DP. The buffer layer of the protection panel CP may be formed of a highly elastic material such as, for example, a foam sheet having a plurality of openings formed therein.

[0087] The display module DM may be disposed between the protection panel CP and the window DW. The display module DM may display an image based on an electrical signal and may sense an external input applied from the outside. The display module DM may include a display panel DP, an input sensing layer TS, and an optical layer RPL. However, the configuration of the display module DM is not limited thereto, and common components may be additionally included in the display module DM. In some embodiments, the stacking order of the display module DM may be different, not limited to Figure 5 The example shown in .

[0088] The window DW may be directly disposed on the display module DM. The expression "directly disposed" used herein means that the components are in direct contact with each other without a separate adhesive layer or a separate adhesive film between the components. That is, in the example in which the window DW is directly disposed on the display module DM, a member for bonding (such as a separate adhesive layer or a separate adhesive film as an example) may not be disposed between the window DW and the display module DM to implement the display device DD. An embodiment of the present disclosure may include placing the lower surface of the window DW and the upper surface of the display module DM in direct contact with each other, an example aspect of which is described later in this document.

[0089] The window DW may be formed by coating a resin material such as a resin and curing the resin material. When the window DW is directly disposed on the display module DM as described herein, a separate lamination process for bonding may be omitted. Therefore, the manufacturing process of the display device DD may be simplified and the cost may be reduced.

[0090] The outer surface of the window DW may protrude outward compared to the outer surface of the display module DM. The outer surface of the window DW may be the surface farthest from the center of the window DW, and the outer surface of the display module DM may be the surface farthest from the center of the display module DM. Because the outer surface of the window DW protrudes outward compared to the outer surface of the display module DM, the light blocking pattern BM provided on the first window LDW may cover the outside of the display module DM. Therefore, for example, the light blocking pattern BM may prevent components outside the display module DM from being visible from the outside. For example, the light blocking pattern BM may cover Figure 2 The light blocking pattern BM blocks the bent portion of the display panel DP so that the bent portion is prevented from being visible from the outside.

[0091] Compared with the left side surface of the display module DM Figure 5 The distance T1 by which the left side surface of the window DW protrudes outward may be equal to the distance T2 by which the right side surface of the window DW protrudes outward compared with the right side surface of the display module DM. The width of the window DW in the first direction DR1 may be greater than the width of the display module DM in the first direction DR2.

[0092] The window DW may be spaced apart from the outer surface of the display module DM. That is, for example, the window DW may not contact the outer surface of the display module DM. The window DW may extend in the first direction DR1. In some embodiments, the window DW may not extend in a third direction DR3 intersecting the first direction DR1. For example, the window DW may have a thickness in the third direction DR3, and the width and length of the window DW may be defined in the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2.

[0093] The front surface FS of the window DW (reference Figure 2 ) may include a curved portion that curves toward the rear surface of the window DW as the distance from the transmission area TA increases. For example, the curved portion may start at the front surface FS of the window DW at a point located at a first distance from the transmission area TA, and the curved portion may end at a point at a second distance (e.g., a greater distance) from the transmission area TA. In some embodiments, the left curved portion and the right curved portion of the window DW may have the same curvature. In some other embodiments, the curvatures of the left curved portion and the right curved portion of the window DW may be different from each other.

[0094] The window DW may include a first window LDW and a second window HDW. The first window LDW may be directly disposed on the display module DM. In an example in which the first window LDW is directly disposed on the display module DM, a member for bonding (such as a separate adhesive or a separate adhesive film as an example) may not be disposed between the first window LDW and the display module DM to implement the display device DD. The lower surface of the first window LDW may be in contact with the upper surface of the display module DM. The first window LDW may be disposed between the display module DM and the second window HDW. The first window LDW may have a first modulus value that is less than a second modulus value of the second window HDW. The first window LDW may have a relatively small modulus value, and the first window LDW may support mitigation of external impacts applied to the display module DM. The term "modulus" may refer to a modulus of elasticity (also referred to as elastic modulus), that is, a measured value of the elasticity of a material. The elastic modulus quantifies the resistance of a material to non-permanent (or elastic) deformation.

[0095] The second window HDW may be directly disposed on the first window LDW. In the example where the second window HDW is directly disposed on the first window LDW, a member for bonding (such as a separate adhesive or a separate adhesive film) may not be disposed between the second window HDW and the first window LDW to implement the display device DD. The lower surface of the second window HDW may be in contact with the upper surface of the first window LDW. The second window HDW may be disposed on top of the display device DD and may constitute the front surface FS of the window DW (refer to Figure 2 ). The second window HDW may have a second modulus value greater than a first modulus value of the first window LDW. The second window HDW may have a relatively large modulus value, and the second window HDW may block an external impact applied to the display module DM.

[0096] The light blocking pattern BM may be directly disposed between the first window LDW and the second window HDW. The light blocking pattern BM may overlap with the border area BZA. The area occupied by the light blocking pattern BM on a plane may correspond to the border area BZA. The light blocking pattern BM may be a rigid substrate including a material having a predetermined color. The light blocking pattern BM may include a light blocking material and may prevent components disposed under the light blocking pattern BM from being visible from the outside. The light blocking material may be a black resin that is not light-transmissive. In some alternative embodiments, the light blocking pattern BM may partially overlap with the border area BZA, and the area occupied by the light blocking pattern BM on a plane may correspond to the overlapping portion of the border area BZA.

[0097] Figure 6 The present invention is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 The enlarged cross-sectional view of the area AA of FIG. Figure 5 The same components as those described are given the same reference numerals, and repeated description of similar elements will be omitted for the sake of brevity.

[0098] refer to Figure 6, the outer surface of the first window LDW may protrude outward in a direction opposite to the first direction DR1 compared to the outer surface of the display module DM. The thickness BMH of the light blocking pattern BM may be in the range of 3 microns to 5 microns. Therefore, for example, compared to an embodiment in which the thickness BMH of the light blocking pattern BM is less than 3 microns (wherein the light blocking pattern BM may be too thin and thus may not block light), the various aspects of the light blocking pattern BM described herein may provide improved performance. Compared to an embodiment in which the thickness BMH of the light blocking pattern BM exceeds 5 microns (for which there may be difficulties in the manufacturing process), the various aspects of the light blocking pattern BM described herein may provide improved performance. A description thereof will be given in the description of the manufacturing process herein. In some embodiments, the light blocking pattern BM may have a thickness of about 4 microns. The thickness BMH of the light blocking pattern BM as described herein may support effective light blocking capabilities while reducing manufacturing complexity. In some embodiments, the thickness BMH of the light blocking pattern BM may be in the range of about 3 microns to about 5 microns.

[0099] The front surface FS2 of the window DW may include a curved portion and a flat portion. The curved portion may be curved toward the first window LDW. In the curved portion, the minimum distance between the front surface FS2 of the window DW and the rear surface RS1 may decrease as the distance from the transmission area TA increases. For example, the curved portion may be located at a point located at a first distance from the transmission area TA (at Figure 6 The curved portion may start at the front surface FS2 of the window DW (indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 1 ), and the curved portion may end at the light blocking pattern BM at a point located a second distance (e.g., a farther distance) from the transmission area TA. In the flat portion, the distance between the front surface FS2 and the rear surface RS1 of the window DW may be constant. The curved portion may correspond to a front surface of a portion HDW2-2 of the second portion HDW2 of the second window HDW. The flat portion may correspond to a front surface of a portion HDW2-1 of the second portion HDW2 of the second window HDW and a front surface of the first portion HDW1 of the second window HDW.

[0100] The thickness of the first window LDW in the third direction DR3 may be constant. A minimum distance between the front surface FS1 of the first window LDW and the rear surface RS1 of the first window LDW may be constant. The front surface FS1 of the first window LDW may be flat.

[0101] The rear surface RS2 of the second window HDW may be in contact with the front surface FS1 of the first window LDW. The front surface FS2 of the second window HDW may include a flat portion and a curved portion. The curved portion curves toward the first window LDW as the distance from the transmission area TA increases. For example, the distance between the front surface FS2 of the second window HDW and the rear surface RS2 of the second window HDW (and correspondingly, the distance between the front surface FS2 of the second window HDW and the front surface FS1 of the first window LDW) may decrease in a direction away from the transmission area TA.

[0102] The second window HDW may include a first portion HDW1 overlapping the transmission area TA and a second portion HDW2 overlapping the bezel area BZA. The first portion HDW1 may have a flat portion of the front surface FS2. In the first portion HDW1, a minimum distance between the rear surface RS2 and the front surface FS2 may be constant.

[0103] The second portion HDW2 may be disposed directly on the light blocking pattern BM. The second portion HDW2 may include a portion HDW2-1 having a flat portion of the front surface FS2 and a portion HDW2-2 (or a curved portion) having a curved portion of the front surface FS2. In the portion HDW2-2, a minimum distance between the front surface FS2 and the rear surface RS2 in the third direction DR3 may decrease as the distance from the transmission area TA increases.

[0104] Figure 7 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along line II' of Figure 8 The present invention is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 The enlarged cross-sectional view of area BB. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The same components as those described are given the same reference numerals, and repeated description of similar elements will be omitted for the sake of brevity.

[0105] refer to Figure 7 , the window DW may be formed as a single layer. The window DW may be formed by coating and curing the same resin material. The window DW may be directly disposed on the display module DM. The light blocking pattern BM may be directly disposed on the rear surface of the window DW. In the example shown, the light blocking pattern BM is directly disposed on the rear surface of the window DW.

[0106] refer to Figure 8 , a portion of the light blocking pattern BM may be directly disposed on the display module DM. A portion of the light blocking pattern BM may be in contact with the upper surface of the display module DM. Figure 6 As described above, the thickness BMH of the light blocking pattern BM may be in the range of 3 micrometers to 5 micrometers.

[0107] The window HDW may include a first portion DW1 overlapping the transmission area TA and a second portion DW2 overlapping the border area BZA. The thickness of the first portion DW1 in the third direction DR3 may be constant. The distance between the front surface FS and the rear surface RS of the first portion DW1 may be constant. The second portion DW2 may include a portion DW2-1 and a portion DW2-2. The distance between the rear surface RS and the front surface FS of the portion DW2-1 may be constant. The distance between the front surface FS and the rear surface RS of the portion DW2-2 may decrease as the distance from the first portion DW1 increases. For example, in a direction away from the first portion DW1, the distance between the front surface FS and the rear surface RS of the portion DW2-2 may decrease (and accordingly, the distance between the front surface FS of the portion DW2-2 and the front portion of the light blocking pattern BM may decrease).

[0108] 9A to 9H FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display device DD (refer to FIG. 2 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 ) is a cross-sectional view of a manufacturing method.

[0109] refer to Fig. 9A , the method may include providing a first resin material RE1 on a seating surface of a first jig JG1. The seating surface of the first jig JG1 may include an inner surface JG-S, a lower surface JG-L, and a curved surface R0 of the first jig JG1. The curved surface R0 of the first jig JG1 may be a curved surface formed between the inner surface JG-S and the lower surface JG-L of the first jig JG1.

[0110] The curved surface R0 of the first jig JG1 may have a Figure 6 The method may include providing a release coating PA on the inner surface JG-S, the lower surface JG-L, and the curved surface R0 of the first fixture JG1. The release coating PA may support the window DW (reference Figure 9G ) can be relatively easily separated from the first fixture JG1 in a subsequent process. The method may include coating the seat surface of the first fixture JG1 with a release coating PA. Figure 9G The method may include applying a first resin material RE1 to a seat surface of a first jig JG1 coated with a release coating PA.

[0111] refer to Fig. 9B , the method may include curing the coated first resin material RE1 (reference Fig. 9AThe cured first resin material RE1 may form a second window HDW. The second window HDW may include a first resin material RE1 having a first window area TA (refer to FIG. 1 ). Fig. 9C ) corresponding to the first part HDW1 and the border area BZA (reference Fig. 9C ) The first portion HDW1 and the portion HDW2-1 may have a flat shape corresponding to the flat seat surface of the first jig JG1. In some embodiments, the front and rear surfaces of the first portion HDW1 and the portion HDW2-1 may each have a flat shape.

[0112] The portion HDW2-2 may have a curved shape corresponding to the curved surface R0 of the first jig JG1. The front surface of the portion HDW2-2 may include a portion of the portion HDW2-2 extending from the transmission area TA (reference Fig. 9C Here, the front surface of the portion HDW2-2 may be a surface adjacent to the lower surface JG-L of the first jig JG1, and the rear surface of the portion HDW2-2 may be opposite to the front surface of the portion HDW2-2 and relatively far from the lower surface JG-L of the first jig JG1 (e.g., away from the lower surface JG-L of the first jig JG1).

[0113] refer to Fig. 9C and Fig.9D , the method may include forming a light blocking pattern BM. In an embodiment, the light blocking pattern BM is directly disposed on the second window HDW and overlaps the frame area BZA. Fig. 9C , the method may include applying a light blocking material BML to a portion of HDW2-1 and a portion of HDW2-2. Fig.9D The method may include curing the coated light blocking material BML (reference Fig. 9C ) to form a light blocking pattern BM.

[0114] The exposure device LL may be disposed adjacent to the outer surface of the first jig JG1 such that a distance between the exposure device LL and the outer surface of the first jig JG1 supports sufficient curing of the light blocking pattern BM disposed adjacent to the inner surface JG-S of the first jig JG1. In this example case, for example, the first jig JG1 may include a material that allows ultraviolet (UV) light to pass through or transmit. For example, the UV light may penetrate the material. In an example, the first jig JG1 may include quartz. Therefore, the UV light generated from the exposure device LL may penetrate the first jig JG1 and may reach the light blocking pattern BM.

[0115] refer to Fig.9E The method may include providing or disposing a second resin material RE2 on the second window HDW. The second resin material RE2 may cover an upper surface of the light blocking pattern BM.

[0116] refer to Fig.9F , the method may include setting the display module DM on the second jig JG2. The second jig JG2 may include a support portion SEL on which the display module DM is seated and a protrusion EX protruding from the support portion SEL. The protrusion EX may include a first protrusion EX1 and a second protrusion EX2. In some embodiments, a width TT1 of the first protrusion EX1 may be equal to a width TT2 of the second protrusion EX2. In some embodiments, the first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 may have the same height HH1. In an embodiment, the height HH1 of the first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 may be less than a thickness HH2 of the display module DM.

[0117] The method may include connecting the second jig JG2 with the attraction module VAC. A plurality of holes TH may be defined in a support portion SEL of the second jig JG2 that contacts the display module DM. The method may include generating an attraction force by the attraction module VAC and transferring the attraction force to the display module DM through the plurality of holes TH. Thus, for example, the method may include fixing the display module DM to one surface of the second jig JG2 without the display module DM falling due to gravity.

[0118] refer to Fig.9F and Figure 9G , the method may include moving the second jig JG2 on which the display module DM is disposed in a direction opposite to the third direction DR3. The first jig JG1 may be movable in the third direction DR3. The second jig JG2 may have a shape corresponding to the first jig JG1. Therefore, the method may include moving the second jig JG2 toward the first jig JG1.

[0119] The method may include directly setting the display module DM on the second resin material RE2 by pressing the first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2. For example, the method may include pressing the first jig JG1 in a direction toward the second jig JG2 and / or pressing the second jig JG2 in a direction toward the first jig JG1. In the example, the second resin material RE2 is in an uncured state, and due to the uncured state, the second resin material RE2 can provide adhesion to the display module DM. The second resin material RE2 may include an additive for increasing adhesion. The additive may be an acrylate additive. However, the type of additive is not limited thereto, and any type of material capable of increasing adhesion may be used.

[0120] The exposure device LL may provide light. In an example, the method may include providing light toward the second resin material RE2 and the display module DM via the exposure device LL in a state where the second resin material RE2 and the display module DM are in contact with each other. The method may include curing the second resin material RE2 by light generated from the exposure device LL to form the first window LDW. The first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2 may include a material that allows UV light to pass through. Therefore, for example, light generated from the exposure device LL disposed outside the first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2 may reach the second resin material RE2 disposed inside the first jig JG1.

[0121] In some embodiments, the widths TT1 and TT2 of the respective protrusions EX1 and EX2 may correspond to the distance between the outer surface of the display module DM and the outer surface of the second window HDW. The width TT1 of the first protrusion EX1 may correspond to the distance between the left side surface of the display module DM and the left side surface of the second window HDW. In an example, the width of the first protrusion EX1 may be less than the distance between the left side surface of the display module DM and the inner surface JG-S of the first jig JG1 adjacent to the left side surface of the display module DM.

[0122] The width TT2 of the second protrusion EX2 may correspond to the distance between the right side surface of the display module DM and the right side surface of the second window HDW. In an example, the width TT2 of the second protrusion EX2 may be less than the distance between the right side surface of the display module DM and the inner surface JG-S of the first jig JG1 adjacent to the right side surface of the display module DM.

[0123] In some embodiments, a minimum distance between the first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 in the first direction DR1 may correspond to a width of the display module DM in the first direction DR1. In some embodiments, a minimum distance between an inner surface of the first protrusion EX1 and an inner surface of the second protrusion EX2 may correspond to a width of the display module DM in the first direction DR1.

[0124] The first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 can guide the display module DM so that the display module DM is set at a specific position on the first window LDW. For example, the respective structures of the first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 can guide the display module DM. The first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 can be inserted into the recess of the first fixture JG1. In this example case, for example, the display module DM disposed between the first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 can be set at a specific position on the window DW. The center of the display module DM and the center of the window DW can overlap each other on a plane.

[0125] The height HH1 of the first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 may be less than the thickness HH2 of the display module DM. Therefore, for example, when the first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2 are pressed (e.g., in a direction toward each other), the distal ends of the first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 do not contact the second resin material RE2. That is, the distal ends of the first protrusion EX1 and the second protrusion EX2 may be spaced apart from the upper surface of the second resin material RE2 or the upper surface of the first window LDW.

[0126] refer to Figure 9G and Figure 9H , the method may include removing the first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2 from the window DW and the display module DM. In an example, the first jig JG1 is coated with a release coating PA, and the release coating PA may support the first jig JG1 to be relatively easily separated and removed from the window DW (e.g., compared to without the release coating PA). The method may include separating the second jig JG2 from the display module DM by removing the attraction of the attraction module VAC.

[0127] In use 9A to 9H In the case of a manufacturing process, even if the window DW is formed by applying and curing a resin material, a structure in which the outer surface of the window DW protrudes outward compared with the outer surface of the display module DM may be formed.

[0128] FIG. 10A to FIG. 10F FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a display device DD (refer to FIG. 2 ) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 ) is a cross-sectional view of a manufacturing method. 9A to 9H The same components as those described are given the same reference numerals, and repeated description of similar elements will be omitted for the sake of brevity.

[0129] refer to Fig. 10A The method may include providing a third resin material RE3 on the seat surface of the first jig JG1. That is, for example, the method may include applying the third resin material RE3 to the seat surface of the first jig JG1 coated with the release coating PA.

[0130] refer to Fig. 10A and 10B The method may include temporarily curing the coated third resin material RE3 by light generated from the exposure device LL. The temporarily cured third resin material RE3 may form the preliminary window RDW. Here, temporarily curing may mean curing the third resin material RE3 to such an extent that the light blocking material BML can be formed as shown in FIG. 1 without completely curing the third resin material RE3. Fig. 10C Printed in China.

[0131] In some cases, if the third resin material RE3 is completely cured, when the preliminary window RDW and the display module DM are Fig. 10E When the preliminary window RDW is shown in contact with each other, it may not provide adhesion. Therefore, the method may include curing the third resin material RE3 to such an extent that the light blocking material BML can be printed on the third resin material RE3. For example, the method may include adjusting the light intensity and exposure time generated from the exposure device LL, and includes curing the third resin material RE3 based on the adjusted light intensity and the adjusted exposure time.

[0132] The preliminary window RDW may include a transmissive area TA (reference Fig. 10C ) corresponding to the first part RDW1 and the border area BZA (reference Fig. 10C The first portion RDW1 and the portion RDW2-1 may have a flat shape corresponding to the flat seat surface of the first jig JG1.

[0133] The portion RDW2-2 may have a curved shape corresponding to the curved surface R0 of the first jig JG1. The front surface of the portion RDW2-2 may include a portion RDW2-2 extending from the transmission area TA (reference area TA). Fig. 10C ) increases and curves toward the rear surface.

[0134] refer to Fig. 10C , the method may include applying a light blocking material BML onto a portion RDW2 - 1 and a portion RDW2 - 2 of the preliminary window RDW.

[0135] refer to Fig. 10D , the method may include setting the display module DM on the second jig JG2. The method may include moving the second jig JG2 on which the display module DM is set in a direction opposite to the third direction DR3. The method may include moving the first jig JG1 in the third direction DR3. The second jig JG2 may have a shape corresponding to the first jig JG1.

[0136] refer to Fig. 10D and 10E, the method may include directly setting the display module DM on the preliminary window RDW by pressing the first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2. For example, the method may include pressing the first jig JG1 in a direction toward the second jig JG2 and / or pressing the second jig JG2 in a direction toward the first jig JG1. The second jig JG2 may be inserted into the first jig JG1. When the first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2 move toward each other, the lower surface of the display module DM may contact the upper surface of the light blocking material BML before contacting the upper surface of the preliminary window RDW. However, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the light blocking material BML has a thickness of 5 microns or less and is in an uncured state. Therefore, for example, the method may include bringing the display module DM into contact with the upper surface of the preliminary window RDW by applying downward pressure to the display module DM.

[0137] Since the preliminary window RDW is not completely cured, the preliminary window RDW may provide adhesion to the display module DM. The preliminary window RDW may include an additive for increasing adhesion.

[0138] The method may include providing light by the exposure device LL in a state where the preliminary window RDW is in contact with the display module DM. The method may include completely curing the preliminary window RDW by the light generated from the exposure device LL to form the window DW. In some embodiments, the method may include curing the light blocking material BML together with the preliminary window RDW (for example, curing the light blocking material BML at the same time as the curing of the preliminary window RDW) to form a light blocking pattern BM. The first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2 may include a material that allows UV light to pass through. Therefore, for example, light generated from the exposure device LL disposed outside the first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2 may reach the preliminary window RDW disposed inside the first jig JG1.

[0139] refer to Fig. 10E and Fig.10F , the method may include removing the first jig JG1 and the second jig JG2 from the window DW and the display module DM. In an example, the first jig JG1 is coated with a release coating PA, and the release coating PA may support the first jig JG1 to be relatively easily separated and removed from the window DW (e.g., compared to without the release coating PA). The method may include separating the second jig JG2 from the display module DM by removing the attraction of the attraction module VAC.

[0140] In the display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the light blocking pattern is disposed on the window, and the outer surface of the window protrudes outward compared to the outer surface of the display module. Therefore, the light blocking pattern can cover the non-display area and the outside of the display panel.

[0141] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a window may be formed using a first jig, and a display module may be fixed to the window by a second jig. Thus, a window directly disposed on the display module may be formed.

[0142] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to the embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as set forth in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A display device, in, The display device comprises: Display module; a window, comprising a transmission area and a frame area adjacent to the transmission area, the window being directly disposed on the display module and comprising a resin material; and A light blocking pattern overlaps the frame area, wherein the outer surface of the window protrudes outwards compared to the outer surface of the display module, and The front surface of the window includes a curved portion, and the curved portion curves toward the rear surface of the window as the distance from the transmission area increases.

2. The display device according to claim 1, in, The window comprises: A first window disposed directly on the display module, the first window having a first modulus value; and A second window is disposed directly on the first window, the second window having a second modulus value greater than the first modulus value.

3. The display device according to claim 2, in, The light blocking pattern is disposed directly between the first window and the second window.

4. The display device according to claim 1, in, The window comprises: a first portion overlapping the transmission area, wherein a distance between a front surface and a rear surface of the first portion is constant; and A second portion overlaps the border area, wherein a distance between a front surface and a rear surface of the second portion decreases as a distance from the first portion increases.

5. The display device according to claim 1, in, The light blocking pattern is disposed directly on the rear surface of the window.

6. The display device according to claim 1, in, The window is spaced apart from the outer surface of the display module.

7. The display device according to claim 1, in, The light blocking pattern has a thickness of 3 micrometers to 5 micrometers.

8. The display device according to claim 1, in, A width of the window in a first direction is greater than a width of the display module in the first direction.

9. A method for manufacturing a display device, in, The method comprises: providing a first resin material on a first jig including a seat surface, wherein at least a portion of the seat surface between an inner surface and a lower surface of the seat surface is defined as a curve; forming a first window by curing the first resin material, wherein the first window includes a transmission area and a frame area adjacent to the transmission area; forming a light blocking pattern disposed directly on the first window and overlapping the frame area; providing a second resin material on the first window; placing a display module directly on the second resin material; and A second window is formed by curing the second resin material.

10. The method according to claim 9, in, Placing the display module directly on the second resin material comprises: placing the display module on a second jig having a shape corresponding to that of the first jig; and The display module is placed directly on the second resin material by pressing the first jig and the second jig by moving at least one of the first jig and the second jig.

11. The method according to claim 10, in, The second clamp is coupled to the attraction module, and the second clamp attracts the display module based on an attraction force generated by the attraction module, and The second jig fixes the display module to one surface of the second jig based on the attraction generated by the attraction module.

12. The method according to claim 10, in, The second fixture includes a supporting portion and a protruding portion, the display module is seated on the supporting portion, the protruding portion protrudes from the supporting portion, and The width of the protruding portion corresponds to the distance between the outer surface of the display module and the outer surface of the second window.

13. The method according to claim 12, in, The height of the protruding portion is smaller than the thickness of the display module.

14. The method according to claim 10, in, At least one of the first jig and the second jig includes a material that transmits UV light.

15. The method according to claim 9, in, The front surface of the first window includes a curved portion, and the curved portion is curved toward the rear surface of the first window as the distance from the transmission area increases, and Wherein, the seat surface of the first clamp has a curved surface corresponding to the curved portion.

16. A method for manufacturing a display device, in, The method comprises: providing a resin material on a first jig including a seat surface, wherein at least a portion of the seat surface between an inner surface and a lower surface of the seat surface is defined as a curve; forming a preliminary window by pre-curing the resin material, wherein the preliminary window includes a transmission area and a frame area adjacent to the transmission area; forming a light blocking pattern disposed directly on the preliminary window and overlapping the frame area; placing a display module directly on the preliminary window; and The window is formed by curing the preliminary window.

17. The method according to claim 16, in, Placing the display module directly on the preliminary window comprises: placing the display module on a second jig having a shape corresponding to that of the first jig; and The display module is placed directly on the preliminary window by pressing the first jig and the second jig by moving at least one of the first jig and the second jig.

18. The method according to claim 17, in, The second clamp includes a protruding portion protruding toward the first clamp, and The thickness of the protruding portion in the first direction corresponds to the distance between the outer surface of the display module and the outer surface of the window.

19. The method according to claim 17, in, At least one of the first jig and the second jig includes a material that transmits UV light.

20. The method according to claim 16, in, The front surface of the window includes a curved portion, and the curved portion is curved toward the rear surface of the window as the distance from the transmission area increases, and Wherein, the seat surface of the first clamp has a curved surface corresponding to the curved portion.

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