Packaging apparatus for curved display device

Abstract

A packaging apparatus for a curved display device includes a housing, an inner portion inserted into the housing, and a cover coupled to the housing and surrounding the inner portion, where at least one of the cover and the inner portion includes a plurality of fixed protruding portions arranged in a curved shape.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the priority of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2023-0135400 filed in the Korean Intellectual Property Office on October 11, 2023, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0003] One or more embodiments relate to apparatus, and more particularly, to a packaging apparatus for fixing a display device. Background Art

[0004] Typically, a display device is configured with a flat display surface. Packaging equipment used to handle or transport a display device may be manufactured to accommodate a flat display surface. However, in recent years, curved display devices have been used in various fields such as automobiles. Summary of the invention

[0005] One or more embodiments include a packaging apparatus for a display device, wherein the packaging apparatus may contain a curved display device such that the curved display device may be safely handled or transported.

[0006] Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of embodiments of the disclosure.

[0007] According to one or more embodiments, a packaging apparatus for a curved display device includes a housing, an inner portion inserted into the housing, and a cover coupled to the housing and surrounding the inner portion, wherein at least one of the cover and the inner portion includes a plurality of fixing protrusions arranged in a curved shape.

[0008] In an embodiment, the cover may include a first strength reinforcement portion protruding in the first direction.

[0009] In an embodiment, one of the cover and the housing may include a first coupling portion, and one of the cover and the housing may include a first receiving portion, which accommodates the first coupling portion and is coupled to the first coupling portion to couple the cover and the housing.

[0010] In an embodiment, the fixing protrusion may include a first fixing protrusion extending from the cover toward the inner portion and a second fixing protrusion extending from the inner portion.

[0011] In an embodiment, the first fixing protrusion and the second fixing protrusion may face each other toward the cover.

[0012] In an embodiment, the curved display device is disposed between the plurality of fixing protrusions.

[0013] In an embodiment, the inner portion may include a second strength reinforced portion protruding in the first direction.

[0014] In an embodiment, the inner portion may include an inner body, a plurality of folded portions connected to opposite ends of the inner body, and a plurality of connection portions connecting the plurality of folded portions to the inner body.

[0015] In an embodiment, each of the connecting parts may include a pair of hinged connecting parts, a pair of hinged connecting parts and an elastic part, the pair of hinged connecting parts including a first hinged connecting part connected to the internal body and a second hinged connecting part connected to the folding part, the pair of hinged parts are respectively connected to the pair of hinged connecting parts, and the elastic part connects the pair of hinged parts.

[0016] In an embodiment, the elastic portion may be provided at a corner of the housing.

[0017] In an embodiment, one of the inner part and the outer shell may include a second coupling part, and one of the inner part and the outer shell may include a second receiving part, which accommodates the second coupling part and is coupled to the second coupling part to couple the inner part and the outer shell.

[0018] In an embodiment, the inner portion may include a plurality of side fixing protrusions extending from the plurality of folding portions toward each other for receiving an end portion of the curved display device.

[0019] In an embodiment, the plurality of side fixing protrusions may include a first side fixing protrusion and a second side fixing protrusion arranged to be spaced apart from the first side fixing protrusion and to define a space where an end portion of the curved display device is joined.

[0020] In an embodiment, a first corner of the first side fixing protrusion and a second corner of the first side fixing protrusion may have shapes different from each other, and the first side fixing protrusion and the second side fixing protrusion have the same shape.

[0021] In an embodiment, the first corner of the first side fixing protrusion may be rounded, and the second corner of the first side fixing protrusion may be inclined, wherein the first corner of the first side fixing protrusion contacts a surface of the curved display device.

[0022] In an embodiment, the housing may include a planar portion, a side portion extending from the planar portion, and a third strength reinforcement portion protruding from the side portion in the second direction.

[0023] According to one or more embodiments, a packaging device for a curved display device includes: a shell including a planar portion and a side portion extending from the planar portion in a first direction; an inner portion inserted into the shell and surrounded by the side portion; and a cover coupled to the shell and surrounding the inner portion, wherein each of the cover and the inner portion includes a plurality of fixing protrusions arranged in a curved shape, and wherein the curved display device is fixed by the plurality of fixing protrusions.

[0024] In an embodiment, the internal portion may include an internal body, a plurality of folded portions extending from respective ends of the internal body in the first direction, and a plurality of side fixing protrusions extending from the plurality of folded portions toward each other, wherein the curved display device is fixed by the plurality of side fixing protrusions.

[0025] In an embodiment, one of the cover and the housing may include a first coupling portion, and the other of the cover and the housing may include a first receiving portion, which accommodates the first coupling portion and is coupled to the first coupling portion to couple the cover and the housing.

[0026] In an embodiment, one of the inner portion and the outer shell may include a second coupling portion, and the other of the inner portion and the outer shell may include a second receiving portion, which accommodates the second coupling portion and is coupled to the second coupling portion to couple the inner portion and the outer shell.

[0027] According to one or more embodiments, a packaging device for a curved display device includes: a cover; an internal part, including an internal body fixing the curved display device, a folding part connected to the internal body, and a connecting part arranged between the internal body and the folding part and partially bent; and an outer shell coupled to the cover and into which the internal part is inserted.

[0028] Other aspects, features, and advantages in addition to those described herein will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The aspects, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0030] Figure 1is an exploded perspective view showing a packaging apparatus for a display device according to an embodiment;

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a packaging device for a display device as shown in ;

[0032] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 1 a rear view of the cover shown in;

[0033] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 A plan view of the interior portion shown in ;

[0034] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of region A;

[0035] Figure 6 It is shown Figure 4 A plan view of area B;

[0036] Figure 7 It is shown Figure 1 A plan view of the housing shown in ;

[0037] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the method for making Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a mold device for a cover shown in ;

[0038] Fig.9A It is schematically shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a display device shown in ;

[0039] Fig. 9B It is schematically shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a display device shown in ;

[0040] Fig.10 It is schematically shown Fig.9A or Fig. 9B A plan view of the display panel shown in ;

[0041] Fig.11 It is along Fig.10 A cross-sectional view of the display panel taken along line CC'; and

[0042] Fig.12 It is schematically shown Fig.10 A circuit diagram of a circuit of a display panel is shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] Now will be referred to in detail embodiment, the example of embodiment is shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein, the same reference numerals refer to the same elements from time to time.In this regard, embodiment can have different forms, and should not be construed as being limited to the description set forth herein.Correspondingly, the embodiment is described below only by reference to the accompanying drawings to explain the various aspects of this specification.As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any combination and all combinations of one or more related listed items.In the entire disclosure, the statement "at least one (kind / person) of a, b and c" represents only a, only b, only c, a and b both, a and c both, b and c both, a, b and c all or its variant.

[0044] Since the present disclosure allows various changes and multiple embodiments, specific embodiments will be shown in the drawings and described in detail in the written description. The effects and features of the present disclosure and the methods for achieving the effects and features of the present disclosure will become apparent with reference to the embodiments and drawings described in detail below. However, the present disclosure can be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

[0045] The present disclosure will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. Like reference numerals in the drawings represent like elements, and thus their description may not be repeated.

[0046] In the following description, although terms such as “first”, “second”, etc. may be used to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms.

[0047] In the following description, an expression used in the singular encompasses an expression in the plural unless it has an apparently different meaning in the context.

[0048] In the following description, it will be understood that terms such as “include” and “have” are intended to indicate the presence of features or elements disclosed in the present disclosure, but are not intended to exclude the possibility that one or more other features or elements may exist or may be added.

[0049] It will be understood that when a layer, region or element is referred to as being formed on another layer, region or element, the layer, region or element may be formed on the other layer, region or element directly or indirectly. That is, for example, there may be intervening layers, regions or elements.

[0050] For convenience of explanation, the size of the elements in the drawings may be exaggerated. In other words, the size and thickness of the elements in the drawings are not restrictive and may be arbitrarily shown for convenience of explanation.

[0051] The X direction (also referred to as the first direction), the Y direction (also referred to as the second direction), and the Z direction are not limited to the three axes on the orthogonal coordinate system, and can be broadly interpreted as including these axes. For example, the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction may be perpendicular to each other, or may represent different directions that are not perpendicular to each other.

[0052] Aspects of the present disclosure may be implemented differently, and the specific process order may be performed differently from the described order. For example, two processes described in succession may be performed substantially simultaneously, or in an order opposite to the described order.

[0053] Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a packing apparatus for a display device according to an embodiment. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of a packaging apparatus for a display device shown in FIG.

[0054] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a packaging apparatus 1 for a display device may include a cover 10 , an inner portion 20 , and a housing 30 .

[0055] The cover 10 may include a cover body 11, first strength reinforcement portions 12, 13, and 14, and a first fixing protrusion 15. The first fixing protrusion 15 may be a fixing protrusion portion.

[0056] The cover 11 may include a plane portion 10-1 and a side portion 10-2. The plane portion 10-1 may extend at least in the X direction and the Y direction. The side portion 10-2 may extend from the plane portion 10-1 in the Z direction. The cover 11 may be arranged, wherein the side portion 10-2 may extend from the plane portion 10-1 toward the inner portion 20 and the housing 30. The cover 11 may have a tray shape, wherein the side portion 10-2 may extend from the outer peripheral portion of the plane portion 10-1. A groove may be formed in one side of the cover 11, and a portion of the display device DPM may be accommodated in the groove.

[0057] The first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14 may be disposed on the outer surface of the cover body 11. For example, the first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14 may be disposed on the upper surface and the side surface of the cover body 11. The first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14 may protrude from the cover body 11 to one side. The first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14 may have an upper surface disposed at a different level from the planar part 10-1 of the cover body 11. That is, the first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14 may be parts of the cover body 11 that form an uneven plane. The first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14 may include at least one of the first-1 strength reinforcing part 12, the first-2 strength reinforcing part 13 and the first-3 strength reinforcing part 14.

[0058] Hereinafter, for the convenience of explanation, the first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14 are mainly described in detail as including all of the first-1 strength reinforcing part 12, the first-2 strength reinforcing part 13 and the first-3 strength reinforcing part 14. The first-1 strength reinforcing part 12 may be formed on the upper surface of the cover body 11 and may have a vertical direction (e.g., Figure 1 A shape extending in the Y direction).

[0059] The surface of the first-1 strength reinforcing portion 12 may protrude from the upper surface of the cover body 11 to the outside of the cover body 11. For example, the side surface of the first-1 strength reinforcing portion 12 may protrude from the upper surface of the cover body 11 and may extend in the Z direction. The upper surface of the first-1 strength reinforcing portion 12 may be disposed above the outer surface of the cover body 11. For example, the upper surface of the first-1 strength reinforcing portion 12 may be substantially parallel to the upper surface of the cover body 11.

[0060] The first-2 strength reinforcement portion 13 may be formed on the upper surface of the cover body 11 and may have a first-2 strength reinforcement portion 13 in a horizontal direction (eg, Figure 1 The side surface of the first-2 strength reinforcing portion 13 may protrude from the upper surface of the cover body 11 to the outside of the cover body 11, and the upper surface of the first-2 strength reinforcing portion 13 may be disposed above the outer surface of the cover body 11. For example, the upper surface of the first-2 strength reinforcing portion 13 may be substantially parallel to the upper surface of the cover body 11.

[0061] The first-3 strength reinforcement part 14 may be provided on the side surface of the cover body 11. For example, the first-3 strength reinforcement part 14 may have a vertical (or height) direction (eg, Figure 1 The surface of the first-3 strength reinforcing portion 14 may extend into the side surface of the cover body 11, and the bottom surface of the first-3 strength reinforcing portion 14 may protrude into the outer surface of the cover body 11 at the bottom portion of the cover body 11.

[0062] Each of the first-1 strength reinforcing portion 12, the first-2 strength reinforcing portion 13, and the first-3 strength reinforcing portion 14 as described herein may be provided in plurality. The plurality of first-1 strength reinforcing portions 12 may be spaced apart from each other, for example, spaced apart in the X direction. The plurality of first-2 strength reinforcing portions 13 may be spaced apart from each other, for example, spaced apart in the X direction and / or the Y direction. The plurality of first-3 strength reinforcing portions 14 may be spaced apart from each other, for example, spaced apart around the edge of the upper surface of the cover body 11.

[0063] At least one of the first-1 strength reinforcement part 12, the first-2 strength reinforcement part 13, and the first-3 strength reinforcement part 14 as described herein can absorb at least a portion of the external force applied in at least one of the longitudinal direction and the width direction of at least one of the first-1 strength reinforcement part 12, the first-2 strength reinforcement part 13, and the first-3 strength reinforcement part 14. At least one of the first-1 strength reinforcement part 12, the first-2 strength reinforcement part 13, and the first-3 strength reinforcement part 14 as described herein can reduce the deflection of the cover 10, for example, due to the external force. That is, the first-1 strength reinforcement part 12, the first-2 strength reinforcement part 13, and the first-3 strength reinforcement part 14 can basically withstand the external force applied in the longitudinal direction. The first-1 strength reinforcement part 12, the first-2 strength reinforcement part 13, and the first-3 strength reinforcement part 14 can provide a gap according to the external force applied in the width direction of the first-1 strength reinforcement part 12, the first-2 strength reinforcement part 13, and the first-3 strength reinforcement part 14, and the gap can absorb at least a portion of the external force. The first strength reinforcing portions 12 , 13 , and 14 are not limited thereto, and may include other structures formed on the outer surface of the cover body 11 , which may form an uneven plane and be capable of reinforcing the cover body 11 .

[0064] The first fixing protrusion 15 may protrude from a portion of the cover body 11. The first fixing protrusion 15 may protrude from a bottom portion of the cover body 11. The first fixing protrusion 15 may be configured to fix the display device DPM or limit the range of movement of the display device DPM. A plurality of first fixing protrusions 15 may be provided. The plurality of first fixing protrusions 15 may be spaced apart from each other in at least one of the X direction and the Y direction. The first fixing protrusion 15 may have a vertical direction (e.g., Figure 1 Specifically, the cross section of the first fixing protrusion 15 perpendicular to the height direction may be gradually reduced in the direction away from the cover body 11.

[0065] The inner portion 20 may include an inner body 21, a folded portion 22, a second fixing protrusion 23, a side fixing protrusion 24, second strength reinforcing portions 26, 27 and 28, and a connecting portion 29. The second fixing protrusion 23 may be a fixing protrusion portion, and the side fixing protrusion 24 may be a fixing protrusion portion.

[0066] The inner body 21 and the folding portion 22 may be connected to each other by a connection portion 29. The folding portion 22 may be connected to the inner body 21 in a foldable manner. The inner body 21 may be accommodated in the outer shell 30. The connection portion 29 may be arranged at a corner of the outer shell 30. The connection portion 29 arranged at the corner of the outer shell 30 may absorb at least a portion of an external impact.

[0067] The second fixing protrusion 23 may protrude from the inner body 21. For example, in the case where the inner part 20 is accommodated by the outer shell 30, the second fixing protrusion 23 may protrude from the inner body 21 toward the cover 10. A plurality of second fixing protrusions 23 may be provided. Some of the plurality of second fixing protrusions 23 may be arranged on an arbitrary curvature, such as a curvature matching the outer surface of the display device DPM. The cross section of the second fixing protrusion 23 perpendicular to the height direction as described herein may decrease in a direction away from the inner body 21. For example, the second fixing protrusion 23 may have a tapered structure in a direction away from the inner body 21.

[0068] The side fixing protrusion 24 may protrude from the outer surface of the folding portion 22. A plurality of side fixing protrusions 24 may be provided. For example, two fixing protrusions 24 of the side fixing protrusions 24 extending from two folding portions 22 of the folding portions 22, respectively, may extend toward each other. The end of the display device DPM may be inserted between adjacent side fixing protrusions 24 of the plurality of side fixing protrusions 24 extending from the same folding portion 22 of the folding portions 22. The second strength reinforcing portions 26, 27, and 28 may be formed on the surface of at least one of the inner body 21 and the folding portion 22, and may protrude from the outer surface of the inner portion 20. The second strength reinforcing portions 26, 27, and 28 may have a surface formed by at least one of the inner body 21 and the folding portion 22. The second strength reinforcing portions 26, 27, and 28 may be symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of at least one of the inner body 21 and the folding portion 22. The second strength reinforcing portions 26, 27, and 28 may protrude from the inner surface of the inner portion 20. For example, the second strength reinforcement parts 26, 27 and 28 may protrude from the inner body 21 toward the housing 30, or may protrude from the folding part 22 toward the cover 10. The second strength reinforcement parts 26, 27 and 28 may be provided on at least one of the inner body 21 and the folding part 22 and form an uneven plane.

[0069] The second strength reinforcing parts 26, 27, and 28 may include a second-1 strength reinforcing part 26 provided on the folding part 22, and a second-2 strength reinforcing part 27 and a second-3 strength reinforcing part 28 provided on the inner body 21. At least one of the second-1 strength reinforcing part 26, the second-2 strength reinforcing part 27, and the second-3 strength reinforcing part 28 may be provided in plural. In addition, a surface of at least one of the second-1 strength reinforcing part 26, the second-2 strength reinforcing part 27, and the second-3 strength reinforcing part 28 may protrude from an outer surface of at least one of the inner body 21 and the folding part 22. A surface of at least one of the second-1 strength reinforcing part 26, the second-2 strength reinforcing part 27, and the second-3 strength reinforcing part 28 may be provided at a level different from a surface of at least one of the inner body 21 and the folding part 22.

[0070] At least one of the second-1 strength reinforcement part 26, the second-2 strength reinforcement part 27, and the second-3 strength reinforcement part 28 may absorb at least a portion of the external force applied to the inner part 20 or bear at least a portion of the external force. The second strength reinforcement parts 26, 27, and 28 are not limited thereto, and may include a structure formed on the outer surface of at least one of the inner body 21 and the folding part 22 to form an uneven plane, which may reinforce at least one of the inner body 21 and the folding part 22. The connecting part 29 may connect the inner body 21 to the folding part 22 so that the folding part 22 may rotate around the inner body 21. Reference Figure 5 The connecting portion 29 is described in more detail.

[0071] The housing 30 may be provided with a groove to accommodate the inner part 20. The housing 30 may include a housing body 31 having a groove and third strength reinforcement parts 34, 35 and 36. The housing body 31 may include a plane portion 30-1 and a side portion 30-2. The plane portion 30-1 of the housing body 31 may extend in at least the X direction and the Y direction. The side portion 30-2 may extend in the Z direction from the plane portion 30-1. The housing body 31 may be arranged in which the side portion 30-2 may extend from the plane portion 30-1 toward the inner part 20 and the cover 10. The housing body 31 may have a tray shape in which the side portion 30-2 may extend from the outer peripheral portion of the plane portion 30-1.

[0072] A plurality of third strength reinforcing portions 34, 35, and 36 may be provided, and the third strength reinforcing portions 34, 35, and 36 may be similar to the first strength reinforcing portions 12, 13, and 14 or the second strength reinforcing portions 26, 27, and 28 as described herein, respectively. The third strength reinforcing portions 34, 35, and 36 may include a third-1 strength reinforcing portion 34, a third-2 strength reinforcing portion 35, and a third-3 strength reinforcing portion 36. The third-1 strength reinforcing portion 34 may be provided on a side surface of the housing body 31, and the third-2 strength reinforcing portion 35 and the third-3 strength reinforcing portion 36 may be provided on a bottom surface of the housing body 31. For example, the third-2 strength reinforcing portion 35 and the third-3 strength reinforcing portion 36 may be provided on the plane portion 30-1 of the housing body 31. At least one of the third-1 strength reinforcing portion 34, the third-2 strength reinforcing portion 35, and the third-3 strength reinforcing portion 36 may absorb at least a portion of an external force applied to the housing 30, or reduce deflection of the housing 30 due to the external force.

[0073] The first coupling portion 16 and the first receiving portion 33 may cooperate to fasten the cover 10 to the housing 30. For example, the cover 10 may include the first coupling portion 16, and the housing 30 may include the first receiving portion 33. Alternatively, the cover 10 may include the first receiving portion 33, and the housing 30 may include the first coupling portion 16. Hereinafter, for convenience of explanation, the case where the cover 10 includes the first coupling portion 16 and the housing 30 includes the first receiving portion 33 is mainly described in detail.

[0074] The first coupling portion 16 may protrude from the outer surface of the cover 10. For example, the first coupling portion 16 may protrude from the outer surface of the cover 10 toward the housing 30. The rear surface of the first coupling portion 16 may be formed to extend into the surface of the housing 30. For example, the first coupling portion 16 may extend away from the cover 10. The first coupling portion 16 may extend along the length direction of the cover 10 (e.g., Figure 1 The X direction in the figure extends.

[0075] The first receiving portion 33 may be coupled to the first coupling portion 16, which may be introduced into the surface of the housing 30. The shape of the first receiving portion 33 may be the same as or similar to the shape of the outer surface of the first coupling portion 16. The first coupling portion 16 may be inserted into the first receiving portion 33 to fix the cover 10 to the housing 30. The first coupling portion 16 and the first receiving portion 33 as described herein may form a set, and a plurality of such sets may be provided. A plurality of sets including the first coupling portion 16 and the first receiving portion 33 may be spaced apart from each other.

[0076] The second coupling portion 32 and the second receiving portion 25 of the inner portion 20 and the outer shell 30 can cooperate to fasten the cover 10 to the outer shell 30. For example, the outer shell 30 may include the second coupling portion 32, and the inner portion 20 may include the second receiving portion 25. Alternatively, the inner portion 20 may include the second coupling portion 32, and the outer shell 30 may include the second receiving portion 25. The second coupling portion 32 and the second receiving portion 25 may be similar to the first coupling portion 16 and the first receiving portion 33, respectively. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience of explanation, the case where the inner portion 20 includes the second receiving portion 25 and the outer shell 30 includes the second coupling portion 32 is mainly described in detail.

[0077] The second coupling portion 32 and the second receiving portion 25 as described herein may form a set, and a plurality of such sets may be provided. In addition, a plurality of sets each including the second coupling portion 32 and the second receiving portion 25 may be spaced apart from each other.

[0078] As described herein, a display device DPM having a curved shape may be accommodated in a packaging device 1 for a display device. The display device DPM may have a curved front surface. In an embodiment, the surface of the display device DPM may have a constant radius of curvature throughout the display device DPM. In another embodiment, the surface of the display device DPM may be formed as a curved surface, and the radius of curvature of a portion of the display device DPM may also be different from the radius of curvature of another portion of the display device DPM. In another embodiment, a cross-section of one surface of the display device may have a portion of an elliptical shape.

[0079] In order to accommodate the display device DPM as described herein, a packaging device 1 for a display device may be assembled. In particular, the inner portion 20 may be accommodated in the outer shell 30. For example, the inner portion 20 may be inserted into the outer shell 30. More specifically, the inner portion 20 may be disposed on a planar portion 30-1 of a outer shell body 31 of the outer shell 30 and surrounded by a side portion 30-2 of the outer shell body 31 of the outer shell 30. The folding portion 22 may be folded around the inner body 21, and the inner portion 20 may be arranged inside the outer shell 30. In this case, the second coupling portion 32 may be inserted into the second receiving portion 25. The display device DPM may be arranged in the inner portion 20 accommodated in the outer shell 30. The first fixing protrusion 15 and the second fixing protrusion 23 may be in contact with the front surface or the rear surface of the display device DPM. In addition, the side fixing protrusion 24 may provide a space for accommodating the end of the display device DPM. After the accommodation of the display device DPM is completed, the cover 10 may be disposed on the outer shell 30 and the display device DPM. As Figure 2As shown in the figure, a portion of the cover 10 can be directly disposed on a portion of the housing 30. For example, the side portion 10-2 of the cover body 11 of the cover 10 can be disposed on the side portion 30-2 of the housing body 31 of the housing 30. The cover 10 can be disposed on the housing 30 and can surround the internal portion 20 together with the housing 30. The first coupling portion 16 can couple the cover 10 to the housing 30 by being inserted into the first receiving portion 33. Although not shown in the figure, the packaging device 1 for the display device can be inserted into an external packaging device such as a box, and the external packaging device can be sealed and the packaging device 1 for the display device can be handled and transported. It should be understood that the external packaging device can be omitted.

[0080] Accordingly, the packing apparatus 1 for a display device may accommodate the curved display device DPM and fix the display device DPM to prevent the display device DPM from moving within the packing apparatus 1 for a display device.

[0081] The packing apparatus 1 for a display device may reduce or prevent an external impact from being transferred to the display device DPM. The packing apparatus 1 for a display device may be easily assembled.

[0082] Figure 3 It is shown Figure 1 Rear view of the cover shown in .

[0083] Reference Figure 3 , the cover 10 may include a cover body 11, first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14, a first fixing protrusion 15, and a first coupling part 16. The first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14 may include a first-1 strength reinforcing part 12, a first-2 strength reinforcing part 13 and a first-3 strength reinforcing part 14. The cover body 11, the first strength reinforcing parts 12, 13 and 14, and the first coupling part 16 are described elsewhere herein, and a repeated detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0084] A plurality of first fixing protrusions 15 may be provided according to the curvature of the display device (not shown). For example, the first fixing protrusion 15 may include a first-1 fixing protrusion 15a, a first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, a first-3 fixing protrusion 15c, and a first-4 fixing protrusion 15d. In this case, the number of the first fixing protrusions 15 is not limited, and at least two first fixing protrusions 15 may be provided to contact with multiple surfaces of the display device, respectively. Hereinafter, for ease of explanation, the case where the first fixing protrusion 15 includes a first-1 fixing protrusion 15a, a first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, a first-3 fixing protrusion 15c, and a first-4 fixing protrusion 15d is mainly described in detail.

[0085] A plurality of first fixing protrusions 15a may be provided, and the plurality of first fixing protrusions 15a may be arranged at the central portion of the cover body 11 and spaced apart from each other. The plurality of first-1 fixing protrusions 15a may be arranged in a row to be spaced apart from each other at regular intervals in the width direction (e.g., Y direction) of the cover body 11. Each of the plurality of first-1 fixing protrusions 15a may have a space corresponding to the central portion of the surface of the display device. For example, the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a may have a rectangular shape or a curved shape.

[0086] Each of the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c, and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d may be symmetrically arranged with respect to the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a. That is, the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b may be arranged at opposite sides of the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a and the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a is arranged at the center portion, and each of the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d may be at opposite sides of the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a and the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a as the center portion. Each first-3 fixing protrusion 15c may be arranged farther from the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a than each first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, and each first-4 fixing protrusion 15d may be arranged farther from the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a than each first-3 fixing protrusion 15c. Each of the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c, and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d may be provided in plural. A plurality of first-2 fixing protrusions 15b may be arranged in a row to be spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the cover body 11, a plurality of first-3 fixing protrusions 15c may be arranged in a row to be spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the cover body 11, and a plurality of first-4 fixing protrusions 15d may be arranged in a row to be spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the cover body 11.

[0087] Each of the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a, the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d can be in contact with the first surface of the display device, or at a constant distance from the first surface of the display device. In addition, another of the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a, the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d can be in contact with the second surface of the display device, or at a constant distance from the second surface of the display device. In particular, the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a and the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c can face the second surface of the display device, and the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d can face the first surface of the display device. In an embodiment, the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a and the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c can face the first surface of the display device, and the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d can face the second surface of the display device. In this case, the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a, the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c, and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d may be arranged relative to the display device as described herein, and may be arranged relative to another display device disposed adjacent to the display device. In this case, the first surface of the display device may be the surface or the opposite surface where an image is displayed, and the second surface of the display device may be the surface or the opposite surface where an image is displayed.

[0088] The first-1 fixing protrusion 15a may be formed on the flat surface portion 10-1 (see FIG. Figure 2 ) in the longitudinal direction (e.g., Figure 3 The first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d may be arranged diagonally relative to the longitudinal direction of the planar portion 10-1 of the cover body 11. In this case, the planar shape of at least one of the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d and the surface arranged to face the surface of the display device may be curved. That is, the surface of at least one of the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d may be a curved surface to correspond to the surface of the display device. The surfaces of the first-1 fixing protrusion 15a, the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d may be arranged to correspond to the surface of the display device.

[0089] Accordingly, when the display device is arranged in the packaging apparatus 1 for display devices, the first fixing protrusion 15 may reduce or prevent the movement of the display device or limit the movement range of the display device.

[0090] Figure 4 It is shown Figure 1 A plan view of the interior portion is shown in FIG.

[0091] Reference Figure 4 The inner part 20 may include an inner body 21, a folding part 22, a second fixing protrusion 23, a side fixing protrusion 24, a second receiving part 25, a second strength reinforcement part 26 (refer to Figure 1 ), 27 and 28, and the connecting portion 29 (refer to Figure 1 ). The second strength reinforcement parts 26, 27 and 28 may include the second-1 strength reinforcement part 26 (refer to Figure 1 ), the second-2 strength reinforcement portion 27, and the second-3 strength reinforcement portion 28. The inner body 21, the folding portion 22, the second receiving portion 25, and the second-1 strength reinforcement portion 26 are described elsewhere herein, and a repeated detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0092] The second fixing protrusion 23 may protrude from the inner body 21. A plurality of second fixing protrusions 23 may be provided, and as described herein, the second fixing protrusion 23 may face the first fixing protrusion 15. One or more of the plurality of second fixing protrusions 23 may face the first surface (e.g., the front display surface) of the display device, and another of the plurality of second fixing protrusions 23 may face the second surface (e.g., the rear surface) of the display device. Hereinafter, for ease of explanation, the case where the second fixing protrusion 23 includes a second-1 fixing protrusion 23a, a second-2 fixing protrusion 23b, a second-3 fixing protrusion 23c, and a second-4 fixing protrusion 23d is mainly described in detail.

[0093] The second-1 fixing protrusion 23a may be provided at a central portion of the inner body 21, and a plurality of the second-1 fixing protrusions 23a may be arranged in a row to extend in a width direction (eg, Figure 4In the Y direction of the display device, the second-2 fixing protrusion 23b, the second-3 fixing protrusion 23c and the second-4 fixing protrusion 23d can be spaced apart from the second-1 fixing protrusion 23a, and can correspond to the curvature of the display device. Each of the second-2 fixing protrusion 23b, the second-3 fixing protrusion 23c and the second-4 fixing protrusion 23d can be symmetrical about the second-1 fixing protrusion 23a. In addition, each of the second-2 fixing protrusion 23b, the second-3 fixing protrusion 23c and the second-4 fixing protrusion 23d can be provided as a plurality. Each of the second-2 fixing protrusion 23b, the second-3 fixing protrusion 23c and the second-4 fixing protrusion 23d can be respectively the same or similar to the first-2 fixing protrusion 15b, the first-3 fixing protrusion 15c and the first-4 fixing protrusion 15d described herein, and the repeated detailed description thereof can be omitted.

[0094] Hereinafter, the connection portion 29 (refer to Figure 1 ).

[0095] Figure 5 It is shown Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of region A.

[0096] Reference Figure 5 The connection portion 29 may include an elastic portion 29a, a hinge portion 29b, and a hinge connection portion 29c. The connection portion 29 may be provided at each end of the inner body 21.

[0097] The elastic portion 29a may be provided in pairs. The elastic portion 29a may include first ends separated from each other. The elastic portion 29a may be formed to be bent at least once. In this case, each pair of elastic portions 29a may be connected to each other by a hinge portion 29b.

[0098] The hinged portion 29b may connect the elastic portion 29a to the hinged connection portion 29c. The hinged portion 29b may be provided in pairs. The hinged portion 29b may include ends connected to each other. The end of the hinged portion 29b may be connected to the second end of the elastic portion 29a. In addition, when the folding portion 22 is folded from the inner body 21, the end of the hinged portion 29b may serve as a rotation center portion of the folding portion 22. For example, when the folding portion 22 is folded from the inner body 21, a pair of hinged portions 29b may move toward each other.

[0099] The hinged connection part 29c can be provided in pairs. The first hinged connection part of a pair of hinged connection parts 29c can connect the inner body 21 to the first hinged part of a pair of hinged parts 29b. The second hinged connection part of a pair of hinged connection parts 29c can connect the folding part 22 to the second hinged part of a pair of hinged parts 29b.

[0100] The hinged connection portion 29c may be bent at least once. For example, the hinged connection portion 29c may be arranged in an inclined direction from the hinged portion 29b, and may include a first portion arranged in the same direction as the inner body 21 or the folded portion 22, and may include a second portion forming an obtuse angle or a right angle with the inner body 21 or the folded portion 22. For example, the hinged connection portion 29c may include one or more bent portions.

[0101] The elastic portion 29a may correspond to the corner of the housing 30. That is, the elastic portion 29a may be in contact with the bottom surface of the housing 30 and the side surface of the housing 30. For example, the center portion of the elastic portion 29a may be in contact with the bottom surface of the housing 30 and the side surface of the housing 30. The center portion of the elastic portion 29a may be a bent portion. The bent portion of the elastic portion 29a may be in contact with the bottom surface of the housing 30 and the side surface of the housing 30. Accordingly, the elastic portion 29a may absorb at least a portion of the impact applied to the corner of the housing 30.

[0102] The hinged connection portion 29 c can reduce the impact applied from the outside of the housing 30 by having a structure as described herein, and can also make the folded portion 22 and the inner body 21 contact the housing 30 by forcing the folded portion 22 and the inner body 21 toward the housing 30.

[0103] Figure 6 It is shown Figure 4 A plan view of area B.

[0104] Reference Figure 6, a plurality of side fixing protrusions 24 may be provided, and the plurality of side fixing protrusions 24 may protrude from the outer surface of the folding portion 22. The side fixing protrusions 24 adjacent to each other may form a space for accommodating the end of the display device DPM. The side fixing protrusions 24 may include a first side fixing protrusion 24a and a second side fixing protrusion 24b disposed adjacent to each other. The first side fixing protrusion 24a and the second side fixing protrusion 24b may be spaced apart from each other. The corners of the first side fixing protrusion 24a and the second side fixing protrusion 24b, which may be arranged facing each other, may have different shapes. For example, the first corner 24a-1 of the first side fixing protrusion 24a may be rounded, and the second corner 24b-1 of the second side fixing protrusion 24b may be inclined, and the second corner 24b-1 is disposed adjacent to the first corner 24a-1. The first corner 24a-1 of the first side fixing protrusion 24a and the second corner 24b-1 of the second side fixing protrusion 24b may be an inner corner.

[0105] Despite Figure 6 Although not shown in the figure, based on the center line passing through the center portion of the planar shape of the first side fixing protrusion 24a, the corner of the first side fixing protrusion 24a that can be arranged on the opposite side of the first corner 24a-1 can be formed in the same manner as the second corner 24b-1. For example, each of the side fixing protrusions 24 can have the same shape and can include an instance of the first corner 24a-1 and an instance of the second corner 24b-1.

[0106] The end of the display device DPM may be engaged by the side fixing protrusion 24. For example, as described herein, the end of the display device DPM may be arranged between the first corner 24a-1 and the second corner 24b-1. The first corner 24a-1 may contact the protruding portion of the display device DPM. Accordingly, when an external impact is applied, the first corner 24a-1 may fix the display device DPM and may absorb the force applied to the point of the display device DPM.

[0107] Figure 7 It is shown Figure 1 A plan view of the housing shown in FIG.

[0108] Reference Figure 7 The housing 30 may include a housing body 31 having a groove, a second coupling portion 32, a first receiving portion 33 and a third strength reinforcement portion 34 (refer to Figure 1 ), 35 and 36. The housing body 31, the second coupling portion 32 and the first receiving portion 33 may be the same as or similar to those described herein, and a repeated detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0109] The third strength reinforcing parts 34, 35 and 36 may include a third-1 strength reinforcing part 34, a third-2 strength reinforcing part 35 and a third-3 strength reinforcing part 36. The third-1 strength reinforcing part 34 may be formed on a side surface of the housing body 31 to strengthen the housing body 31 in a vertical (or height) direction (e.g., Figure 1 In addition, the third-2 strength reinforcement portion 35 can be arranged inside the third-3 strength reinforcement portion 36, and can be in the vertical direction (Z direction). Figure 1 The third-3 strength reinforcement portion 36 may protrude from the bottom surface of the housing body 31 and may form a closed loop. In addition, at least a portion of the third-3 strength reinforcement portion 36 may extend in the horizontal direction (e.g., Figure 1 The third-2 strength reinforcing portion 35 may protrude from another portion of the third-3 strength reinforcing portion 36 in the X direction (in the X direction of the third-3 strength reinforcing portion 36). The third-2 strength reinforcing portion 35 may be introduced into the upper surface of the third-3 strength reinforcing portion 36. For example, the third-2 strength reinforcing portion 35 may be a depression in the upper surface of the third-3 strength reinforcing portion 36.

[0110] The third strength reinforcing parts 34 , 35 and 36 are not limited thereto, and the third strength reinforcing parts 34 , 35 and 36 may include all structures formed on the outer surface of the housing body 31 and form an uneven plane, which may reinforce the strength of the housing body 31 .

[0111] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the method for making Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of the mold apparatus for the cover shown in FIG.

[0112] Reference Figure 8 , the mold device 400 may include a first mold 410, a second mold 420, a third mold 430, and a fourth mold 440. The third mold 430 may be selectively combined with the first mold 410. In addition, the fourth mold 440 may be selectively combined with the second mold 420.

[0113] In this case, the third mold 430 and the fourth mold 440 may be modified, and the angle θ between the bottom surface and the side surface of the housing 30 may be adjusted. For example, the angle θ between the bottom surface and the side surface of the housing 30 may be changed due to various reasons.

[0114] Accordingly, the angle θ between the side surface and the bottom surface of the housing 30 may be changed and adjusted by modifying the third mold 430 and the fourth mold 440 without modifying the first mold 410 and the second mold 420 .

[0115] Fig.9A It is schematically shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a display device shown in FIG. Fig. 9B It is schematically shown Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a display device shown in FIG.

[0116] Reference Fig.9A and Fig. 9B , the display device DPM may include a curved surface. The display device DPM may include a curved surface having a constant radius of curvature R relative to the center of curvature CT. In another embodiment, the curved surface of the display device DPM may have a variable radius of curvature R, wherein the radius of curvature R in a portion of the display device DPM is different from the radius of curvature R in another portion of the display device DPM. However, hereinafter, for ease of explanation, a case where the display device DPM includes a curved surface having a constant radius of curvature R is mainly described in detail.

[0117] The display device DPM may include a first protective film PF1, a cover member 5, a display panel 4, a panel rear surface portion 6, and a second protective film PF2. The first protective film PF1 may be disposed on the panel rear surface portion 6. The first protective film PF1 may prevent foreign materials from being attached to the panel rear surface portion 6, and may reduce or prevent damage to the panel rear surface portion 6 that may be caused by foreign materials.

[0118] The cover member 5 may be disposed on the front surface of the display panel 4 opposite to the panel rear surface portion 6 and may be visible to the user. The cover member 5 may include a transparent material such as glass or acrylic resin. The cover member 5 may have a curved surface having the same radius of curvature throughout the surface. Fig.9A As shown in , the surface of the cover member 5 visible to the user may have a concave shape. In another embodiment, as shown in Fig. 9B As shown in , the surface of the cover member 5 visible to the user may have a convex shape.

[0119] The display panel 4 may be coupled to the cover member 5, and may be flexible and arranged to correspond to the curved surface of the cover member 5. The display panel 4 may be provided on the convex surface of the cover member 5 or on the concave surface of the cover member 5. The display panel 4 may generate an image according to an external signal.

[0120] The panel rear surface portion 6 may include various components. For example, the panel rear surface portion 6 may include a panel protection member disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 4 and protecting the display panel 4. The panel protection member may include an elastic material (such as polyurethane, etc.). In addition, the panel rear surface portion 6 may include an anti-reflection member that prevents external light transmission or external light reflection. The anti-reflection member may include a metal or a light absorbing member, etc. The panel rear surface portion 6 may include a circuit board connected to the display panel 4.

[0121] The second protection film PF2 may be provided on the cover member 5. The second protection film PF2 may shield the surface of the cover member 5. The second protection film PF2 may perform a function similar to that of the first protection film PF1.

[0122] The first protection film PF1 and the second protection film PF2 as described herein may be removed. For example, when the display device DPM is disposed in another device, the first protection film PF1 and the second protection film PF2 may be reused.

[0123] Hereinafter, the display panel 4 is described in more detail.

[0124] Fig.10 It is schematically shown Fig.9A or Fig. 9B A plan view of the display panel shown in FIG.

[0125] Reference Fig.10 The display panel 4 may include a display area DA and a peripheral area PA outside the display area DA. The display panel 4 may generate an image through an array of a plurality of pixels PX, and the pixels PX may be two-dimensionally arranged in the display area DA.

[0126] The peripheral area PA may be an area that does not provide an image and may completely or partially surround the display area DA. A driver configured to provide an electrical signal or power to a pixel circuit corresponding to each of a plurality of pixels PX, etc. may be arranged in the peripheral area PA. A pad area may be arranged in the peripheral area PA, which may be an area to which an electronic device or a printed circuit board may be electrically connected.

[0127] In the following, although the display panel 4 is described as including an organic light emitting diode (OLED) as a light emitting element, the display panel 4 is not limited thereto. In another embodiment, the display panel 4 may be a light emitting display device including an inorganic light emitting diode, that is, an inorganic light emitting display device. The inorganic light emitting diode may include a PN junction diode, which includes a material based on an inorganic semiconductor. When a voltage is applied to the PN junction diode in a forward direction, holes and electrons may be injected, and the energy generated by the recombination of holes and electrons may be converted into light energy to emit light of a specific color. The inorganic light emitting diode as described herein may have a width of several microns to several hundred microns, and in some embodiments, the inorganic light emitting diode may be referred to as a micro light emitting diode (LED). In another embodiment, the display panel 4 may be a quantum dot light emitting display device.

[0128] The display panel 4 can be a portable electronic device (such as a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile communication terminal, an electronic notebook, an electronic book, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device or an ultra-mobile PC (UMPC), etc.), and can also be used as a display screen for various products (such as a television, a laptop computer, a monitor, an advertising board or an Internet of Things (IoT) device, etc.). In addition, the display panel 4 according to the embodiment can be used as a wearable device (such as a smart watch, a watch phone, a glasses-type display and a head-mounted display (HMD)). In addition, the display panel 4 according to the embodiment can be used as a dashboard of a vehicle, a center fascia of a vehicle or a central information display (CID) set on the dashboard, a rearview mirror display instead of a side mirror of the vehicle, and a display screen set on the rear surface of the front seat as an entertainment facility for passengers in the rear seats of the vehicle.

[0129] The display panel 4 as described herein may be flexible so that the display panel 4 may correspond to a curved surface of a cover member (not shown) as described herein, or the display panel 4 may be manufactured to have a curved surface corresponding to the curved surface of the cover member.

[0130] Fig.11 It is along Fig.10 A cross-sectional view of the display panel taken along line CC'.

[0131] Reference Fig.11 , the display panel 4 may include a stacked structure of a substrate 100, a pixel circuit layer PCL, a display element layer DEL, and an encapsulation layer 300. The display substrate (not shown) may include a portion of the substrate 100, the pixel circuit layer PCL, and the display element layer DEL. That is, the display substrate may mean from the substrate 100 to the bank layer 1117.

[0132] The substrate 100 may have a multilayer structure including a base layer and an inorganic layer, the base layer including a polymer resin. For example, the substrate 100 may include a base layer including a polymer resin and a barrier layer including an inorganic insulating material. For example, the substrate 100 may include a first base layer 101, a first barrier layer 102, a second base layer 103, and a second barrier layer 104, which may be stacked in sequence. Each of the first base layer 101 and the second base layer 103 may include polyimide (PI), polyethersulfone (PES), polyarylate, polyetherimide (PEI), polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polycarbonate, triacetyl cellulose (TAC) and / or cellulose acetate propionate (CAP), etc. The first barrier layer 102 and the second barrier layer 104 may each include an inorganic insulating material (such as silicon oxide, silicon nitride and / or silicon oxynitride). The substrate 100 may be flexible.

[0133] The pixel circuit layer PCL may be disposed on the substrate 100 . Fig.11 The pixel circuit layer PCL is shown to include a thin film transistor TFT, a storage capacitor Cst, a contact metal CM, a buffer layer 1111, a first gate insulating layer 1112, a second gate insulating layer 1113, an interlayer insulating layer 1114, a first planarizing insulating layer 1115 and a second planarizing insulating layer 1116, which can be arranged below or / and above the components of the thin film transistor TFT.

[0134] The buffer layer 1111 may reduce or block penetration of foreign matter, moisture, or external air from the lower portion of the substrate 100, and may provide a flat surface on the substrate 100. The buffer layer 1111 may include an inorganic insulating material such as silicon oxide, silicon oxynitride, and silicon nitride, and may include a single-layer structure or a multi-layer structure each including one or more of these materials.

[0135] The thin film transistor TFT disposed on the buffer layer 1111 may include a semiconductor layer Act, and the semiconductor layer Act may include polycrystalline silicon (poly-Si). Optionally, the semiconductor layer Act may include amorphous silicon (a-Si), an oxide semiconductor or an organic semiconductor, etc. The semiconductor layer Act may include a channel region C, a drain region D and a source region S, wherein the drain region D and the source region S may be arranged on both sides of the channel region C, respectively, and may include impurities. Here, the impurities may include N-type impurities or P-type impurities. The source region S and the drain region D may be the source electrode and the drain electrode of the thin film transistor TFT, respectively. The gate electrode GE of the thin film transistor TFT may overlap with the channel region C.

[0136] The gate electrode GE may include a low resistance metal material. The gate electrode GE may include a conductive material including molybdenum (Mo), aluminum (Al), copper (Cu) or titanium (Ti), etc., and may be a multilayer or single layer each including the conductive material stated herein.

[0137] The first gate insulating layer 1112 may be disposed between the semiconductor layer Act and the gate electrode GE, and may include an inorganic insulating material (such as silicon oxide (SiO 2 ), Silicon Nitride (SiN x ), silicon oxynitride (SiON), aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), titanium oxide (TiO 2 ), Tantalum Oxide (Ta 2 O 5 ), hafnium oxide (HfO 2 ) or zinc oxide (ZnO x ) etc.) Zinc oxide (ZnO x ) can be zinc oxide (ZnO) and / or zinc peroxide (ZnO 2 ).

[0138] The second gate insulating layer 1113 may cover the gate electrode GE. Similar to the first gate insulating layer 1112, the second gate insulating layer 1113 may include an inorganic insulating material (such as silicon oxide (SiO 2 ), Silicon Nitride (SiN x ), silicon oxynitride (SiON), aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), titanium oxide (TiO 2 ), Tantalum Oxide (Ta 2 O 5 ), hafnium oxide (HfO 2 ) or zinc oxide (ZnO x ) etc.) Zinc oxide (ZnO x ) can be zinc oxide (ZnO) and / or zinc peroxide (ZnO 2 ).

[0139] The upper electrode Cst2 of the storage capacitor Cst may be disposed on the second gate insulating layer 1113. The upper electrode Cst2 may overlap the gate electrode GE thereunder. The gate electrode GE and the upper electrode Cst2 may form a storage capacitor Cst, and the gate electrode GE and the upper electrode Cst2 may overlap each other with the second gate insulating layer 1113 therebetween. That is, the gate electrode GE may serve as the lower electrode Cst1 of the storage capacitor Cst.

[0140] In this way, the storage capacitor Cst and the thin film transistor TFT may overlap each other. In some embodiments, the storage capacitor Cst may not overlap the thin film transistor TFT.

[0141] The upper electrode Cst2 may include Al, platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), silver (Ag), magnesium (Mg), gold (Au), nickel (Ni), neodymium (Nd), iridium (Ir), chromium (Cr), calcium (Ca), Mo, Ti, tungsten (W) and / or Cu, and may be a single layer or multiple layers each including the materials stated herein.

[0142] The interlayer insulating layer 1114 may cover the upper electrode Cst2. The interlayer insulating layer 1114 may include an inorganic insulating material (such as silicon oxide (SiO 2 ), Silicon Nitride (SiN x ), silicon oxynitride (SiON), aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), titanium oxide (TiO 2 ), Tantalum Oxide (Ta 2 O 5 ), hafnium oxide (HfO 2 ) or zinc oxide (ZnO x ) etc.) Zinc oxide (ZnO x ) can be zinc oxide (ZnO) and / or zinc peroxide (ZnO 2 ). The interlayer insulating layer 1114 may include a single layer or a plurality of layers each including the inorganic insulating material set forth herein.

[0143] Each of the drain electrode DE and the source electrode SE may be located on the interlayer insulating layer 1114. The drain electrode DE and the source electrode SE may be connected to the drain region D and the source region S, respectively, through contact holes formed in the insulating layer below the drain electrode DE and the source electrode SE. The drain electrode DE and the source electrode SE may each include a conductive material. The drain electrode DE and the source electrode SE may each include a conductive material including Mo, Al, Cu, or Ti, etc., and may include a multilayer or a single layer each including one or more of these conductive materials. In an embodiment, the drain electrode DE and the source electrode SE may each have a multilayer structure of Ti / Al / Ti.

[0144] The first planarization insulating layer 1115 may cover the drain electrode DE and the source electrode SE. The first planarization insulating layer 1115 may include a general commercial polymer such as polystyrene (PS), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), a polymer derivative having a phenolic group, and an organic insulating material such as an acrylic polymer, an imide polymer, an aryl ether polymer, an amide polymer, a fluorine polymer, a p-xylene polymer, a vinyl alcohol polymer, or a mixture thereof.

[0145] The second planarization insulating layer 1116 may be disposed on the first planarization insulating layer 1115. The second planarization insulating layer 1116 may include the same material as that of the first planarization insulating layer 1115, and may include a general commercial polymer such as PS, PMMA, a polymer derivative having a phenolic group, and an organic insulating material such as an acrylic polymer, an imide polymer, an aryl ether polymer, an amide polymer, a fluoropolymer, a p-xylene polymer, a vinyl alcohol polymer, or a mixture thereof.

[0146] The display element layer DEL may be disposed on the pixel circuit layer PCL having a structure as described herein. The display element layer DEL may include an organic light emitting diode OLED as a display element (i.e., a light emitting element), and the organic light emitting diode OLED may include a stacked structure of a pixel electrode 210, an intermediate layer 220, and a common electrode 230. The organic light emitting diode OLED may emit, for example, red light, green light, or blue light, or may emit red light, green light, blue light, or white light. The organic light emitting diode OLED may emit light through a light emitting area, and the light emitting area is defined as a pixel PX.

[0147] The pixel electrode 210 of the organic light emitting diode OLED may be electrically connected to the thin film transistor TFT through a contact hole formed in the second planarization insulating layer 1116 and the first planarization insulating layer 1115 and a contact metal CM disposed on the first planarization insulating layer 1115 .

[0148] The pixel electrode 210 may include a conductive oxide such as indium tin oxide (ITO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), zinc oxide (ZnO), indium oxide (In 2 O 3 ), indium gallium oxide (IGO) or aluminum zinc oxide (AZO). In another embodiment, the pixel electrode 210 may include a reflective film including Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr or a compound thereof. In another embodiment, the pixel electrode 210 may also include a reflective film including ITO, IZO, ZnO or In above / below the reflective film as described herein. 2 O 3 membrane.

[0149] A bank layer 1117 having an opening 117OP exposing a central portion of the pixel electrode 210 may be disposed on the pixel electrode 210. The bank layer 1117 may include an organic insulating material and / or an inorganic insulating material. The opening 117OP may define a light emitting area of ​​light emitted from the organic light emitting diode OLED. For example, the size / width of the opening 117OP may correspond to the size / width of the light emitting area. Accordingly, the size and / or width of the pixel PX may depend on the size and / or width of the opening 117OP of the bank layer 1117.

[0150] The intermediate layer 220 may include a light emitting layer 2222 formed corresponding to the pixel electrode 210. The light emitting layer 2222 may include a high molecular weight organic material or a low molecular weight organic material, and the light emitting layer 2222 may emit light of a specific color. Alternatively, the light emitting layer 2222 may include an inorganic light emitting material or quantum dots.

[0151] In an embodiment, the intermediate layer 220 may include a first functional layer 2221 and a second functional layer 2223 respectively disposed below and on the light emitting layer 2222. The first functional layer 2221 may include a hole transport layer (HTL), or an HTL and a hole injection layer (HIL). The second functional layer 2223 may be a component disposed on the light emitting layer 2222, and may include an electron transport layer ETL and / or an electron injection layer (EIL). Similar to the common electrode 230 to be described below, the first functional layer 2221 and / or the second functional layer 2223 may be a common layer that completely covers the substrate 100.

[0152] The common electrode 230 may be disposed above the pixel electrode 210 and overlap the pixel electrode 210. The common electrode 230 may include a conductive material having a low work function. For example, the common electrode 230 may include a (semi) transparent layer including Ag, Mg, Al, Pt, Pd, Au, Ni, Nd, Ir, Cr, lithium (Li), Ca, or alloys thereof. Optionally, the common electrode 230 may also include a layer (such as an ITO layer, an IZO layer, a ZnO layer, or an In layer) above the (semi) transparent layer including the material described herein. 2 O 3 The common electrode 230 may be integrally formed to completely cover the substrate 100.

[0153] The encapsulation layer 300 may be disposed on the display element layer DEL and cover the display element layer DEL. The encapsulation layer 300 may include at least one inorganic encapsulation layer and at least one organic encapsulation layer. Fig.11 It is shown that the encapsulation layer 300 includes a first inorganic encapsulation layer 310 , an organic encapsulation layer 320 , and a second inorganic encapsulation layer 330 , which may be sequentially stacked.

[0154] The first inorganic encapsulation layer 310 and the second inorganic encapsulation layer 330 may each include at least one inorganic material from aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, tantalum oxide, hafnium oxide, zinc oxide, silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and silicon oxynitride. The organic encapsulation layer 320 may include a polymer material. The polymer material may include acrylic resin, epoxy resin, polyimide, or polyethylene, etc. In an embodiment, the organic encapsulation layer 320 may include an acrylate resin. The organic encapsulation layer 320 may be formed by curing a monomer or coating a polymer. The organic encapsulation layer 320 may have transparency.

[0155] although Fig.11 Not shown, but the touch sensor layer can be disposed on the encapsulation layer 300, and the optical functional layer can be disposed on the touch sensor layer. The touch sensor layer can obtain coordinate information based on external input (e.g., a touch event). The optical functional layer can reduce the reflectivity of light (external light) incident from the outside toward the display device, and / or improve the color purity of the light emitted by the display device. In an embodiment, the optical functional layer may include a retarder and / or a polarizer. The retarder may be a film type or a liquid crystal coating type, and may include a λ / 2 retarder and / or a λ / 4 retarder. The polarizer may also be a film type or a liquid crystal coating type. A film type polarizer may include a stretched synthetic resin film, and a liquid crystal coating type polarizer may include a liquid crystal in a specific arrangement. The retarder and the polarizer may also include a protective film.

[0156] The adhesive member may be arranged between the touch sensor layer and the optical function layer. As the adhesive member, a general adhesive member known in the related art may be adopted without limitation. The adhesive member may be a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) member.

[0157] Fig.12 It is schematically shown Fig.10 A circuit diagram of a circuit of a display panel is shown in FIG.

[0158] Reference Fig.12 , each pixel PX may include a pixel circuit PC and a display element connected to the pixel circuit PC, such as an organic light emitting diode OLED. The pixel circuit PC may include a first thin film transistor T1, a second thin film transistor T2, and a storage capacitor Cst. Each pixel PX may emit, for example, red light, green light, blue light, or white light through the organic light emitting diode OLED.

[0159] The second thin film transistor T2 may be a switching thin film transistor, the second thin film transistor T2 may be connected to the scan line SL and the data line DL, and may be configured to transfer a data voltage input from the data line DL to the first thin film transistor T1 based on a switching voltage input from the scan line SL. The storage capacitor Cst may be connected to the second thin film transistor T2 and the driving voltage line PL, and may store a voltage corresponding to a difference between a voltage received from the second thin film transistor T2 and a first power supply voltage ELVDD supplied to the driving voltage line PL.

[0160] The first thin film transistor T1 may be a driving thin film transistor, the first thin film transistor T1 may be connected to the driving voltage line PL and the storage capacitor Cst, and may control a driving current flowing from the driving voltage line PL through the organic light emitting diode OLED according to a voltage value stored in the storage capacitor Cst. The organic light emitting diode OLED may emit light having a specific brightness according to the driving current. The counter electrode (e.g., cathode) of the organic light emitting diode OLED may receive a second power supply voltage ELVSS.

[0161] Although reference Fig.12 It is described that the pixel circuit PC includes two thin film transistors and one storage capacitor, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The number of thin film transistors and the number of storage capacitors may be changed differently according to the design of the pixel circuit PC. For example, in addition to the two thin film transistors described herein, the pixel circuit PC may also include four or more thin film transistors.

[0162] in addition, Fig.12 It is shown that the two thin film transistors are P-type thin film transistors, but the present disclosure is not limited to this. For example, each thin film transistor may be an N-type oxide thin film transistor. The oxide thin film transistor may be a low temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) thin film transistor in which the semiconductor layer includes an oxide. However, this is an example, and the N-type transistor is not limited to this. For example, the semiconductor layer included in the N-type transistor may include an inorganic material semiconductor (e.g., amorphous silicon, polycrystalline silicon) or an organic material semiconductor, etc.

[0163] The packing apparatus for a display device according to the embodiment may firmly fix the curved display device. The packing apparatus for a display device may be a packing apparatus for a curved display device.

[0164] The packing apparatus for a display device according to the embodiment may prevent or reduce damage to the curved display device by reducing an external impact transferred to the curved display device.

[0165] The packing apparatus for a display device according to the embodiment may accommodate a curved display device.

[0166] It should be understood that the embodiments described herein should be considered in a descriptive sense only and not for limiting purposes. Descriptions of features or aspects should generally be considered applicable to other similar features or aspects. Although one or more embodiments have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made in the embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A packaging device for a curved display device, wherein: The packaging equipment comprises: shell; an inner portion inserted into the outer shell; and a cover coupled to the housing and surrounding the inner portion, wherein at least one of the cover and the inner portion includes a plurality of fixing protrusions arranged in a curved shape.

2. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The cover includes a first strength reinforcement portion protruding in a first direction.

3. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein: One of the cover and the housing includes a first coupling portion, and One of the cover and the housing includes a first receiving portion that receives the first coupling portion and is coupled to the first coupling portion to couple the cover and the housing.

4. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The fixing protrusion comprises: a first securing protrusion extending from the cover toward the interior portion; and A second securing protrusion extends from the inner portion toward the cover.

5. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The curved display device is disposed between the plurality of fixing protrusions.

6. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The inner portion includes a second strength reinforced portion protruding in a first direction.

7. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The internal part includes: Internal subject; a plurality of folded portions connected to opposite ends of the inner body; and A plurality of connecting parts connect the plurality of folding parts to the inner body.

8. The packaging device according to claim 7, wherein: Each of the plurality of connection portions comprises: a pair of hinged connections, including a first hinged connection connected to the inner body and a second hinged connection connected to the folding portion; a pair of hinged portions, respectively connected to the pair of hinged connection portions; and An elastic portion connects the pair of hinge portions.

9. The packaging device according to claim 8, wherein: The elastic portion is provided at a corner of the housing.

10. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein: One of the inner portion and the housing includes a second coupling portion, and One of the inner portion and the outer shell includes a second receiving portion that receives the second coupling portion and is coupled to the second coupling portion to couple the inner portion and the outer shell.

11. The packaging device according to claim 7, wherein: The inner portion includes a plurality of side fixing protrusions extending from the plurality of folded portions toward each other for receiving ends of the curved display device.

12. The packaging device according to claim 11, wherein: The plurality of side fixing protrusions include: a first side fixing protrusion; and The second side fixing protrusion is arranged to be spaced apart from the first side fixing protrusion and defines a space where an end portion of the curved display device is joined.

13. The packaging device according to claim 12, wherein: A first corner of the first side fixing protrusion and a second corner of the first side fixing protrusion have shapes different from each other, and the first side fixing protrusion and the second side fixing protrusion have the same shape.

14. The packaging device according to claim 13, wherein: The first corner of the first side fixing protrusion is rounded, and the second corner of the first side fixing protrusion is inclined, The first corner of the first side fixing protrusion contacts the surface of the curved display device.

15. The packaging device according to claim 1, wherein: The housing comprises: Plane part; a side portion extending from the planar portion; and A third strength reinforced portion protrudes from the side portion in the second direction.

16. A packaging device for a curved display device, wherein: The packaging equipment comprises: Housing, comprising: Planar parts; and a side portion extending from the planar portion in a first direction; an inner portion inserted into the outer shell and surrounded by the side portions; and a cover coupled to the housing and surrounding the inner portion, wherein each of the cover and the inner portion includes a plurality of fixing protrusions arranged in a curved shape, and Wherein, the curved display device is fixed by the plurality of fixing protrusions.

17. The packaging device according to claim 16, wherein: The internal part includes: Internal subject; a plurality of folded portions extending from respective ends of the inner body in the first direction; and a plurality of side fixing protrusions extending from the plurality of folded portions toward each other, Wherein, the curved display device is fixed by the plurality of side fixing protrusions.

18. The packaging device according to claim 16, wherein: One of the cover and the housing includes a first coupling portion, and The other of the cover and the housing includes a first receiving portion that receives the first coupling portion and is coupled to the first coupling portion to couple the cover and the housing.

19. The packaging device according to claim 16, wherein: One of the inner portion and the housing includes a second coupling portion, and The other of the inner portion and the outer shell includes a second receiving portion that receives the second coupling portion and is coupled to the second coupling portion to couple the inner portion and the outer shell.

20. A packaging device for a curved display device, wherein: The packaging equipment comprises: build; an inner portion including an inner body fixing the curved display device, a folding portion connected to the inner body, and a connecting portion disposed between the inner body and the folding portion and partially bent; and A housing is coupled to the cover, and the inner portion is inserted into the housing.

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