Airbag module disposed adjacent to display module and vehicle including same

Abstract

The invention provides an airbag module disposed adjacent to a display module and a vehicle including the same. The airbag module includes an inflation element and an airbag. The safety air bag is connected with the inflation element and can be inflated and expanded by gas generated by the inflation element. The display module is arranged on the safety air bag and comprises a first surface, a corner connected with the first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. When the safety air bag is not inflated by the gas, at least one part of the second surface is arranged between the first surface and the safety air bag, and in the overlook direction of the display module, the display module is at least partially overlapped with the safety air bag and is not overlapped with the inflation element. The airbag contacts a corner of the display module when inflated by the gas, and in the plan view direction, the airbag at least partially contacts a first surface of the display module.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application with application date of April 19, 2021, application number 202110417783.3, and invention name “Display Module”. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a display module, and more particularly to a display module installed on a device of a vehicle. Background Art

[0003] In recent years, display modules have been widely used in a variety of electronic products, such as smart phones, tablet computers, laptops, TVs or car displays, etc. With the rapid development of electronic product technology, display modules have become increasingly important. Manufacturers continue to develop new display modules and have higher expectations for more diversified product functions. Summary of the invention

[0004] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display module installed in a vehicle, which is arranged in conjunction with an airbag so that the airbag is not blocked during inflation and can expand normally. In addition, when the airbag is inflated, the display module will not splash, which can improve the safety of using the display module.

[0005] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide an airbag module disposed adjacent to a display module, the airbag module comprising an inflatable element and an airbag. The airbag is connected to the inflatable element, and the airbag can be inflated and expanded by the gas generated by the inflatable element. The display module is disposed on the airbag, and the display module comprises a first surface, a corner, and a second surface, the corner being connected to the first surface, and the second surface being opposite to the first surface. Wherein, when the airbag is not inflated by gas, at least a portion of the second surface is disposed between the first surface and the airbag, and in the top-view direction of the display module, the display module at least partially overlaps the airbag and does not overlap the inflatable element. When the airbag is inflated by gas, the airbag contacts the corner of the display module, and in the top-view direction of the display module, the airbag at least partially contacts the first surface of the display module.

[0006] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vehicle, which includes the airbag module, the device and the connector of the aforementioned embodiments, wherein the connector is disposed between the display module and the device.

[0007] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vehicle, which includes the airbag module of the aforementioned embodiment and a cushion, wherein a display module is disposed on the cushion.

[0008] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide an airbag module disposed adjacent to a display module, the airbag module comprising an inflatable element and an airbag. The airbag is connected to the inflatable element, and the airbag can be inflated and expanded by the gas generated by the inflatable element. The display module is disposed on the airbag, and the display module comprises a first surface, a corner, and a second surface, the corner being connected to the first surface, and the second surface being opposite to the first surface. Wherein, when the airbag is not inflated by gas, at least a portion of the second surface is disposed between the first surface and the airbag, and in the top-view direction of the display module, the display module at least partially overlaps the airbag and the inflatable element. When the airbag is inflated by gas, the airbag contacts the corner of the display module, and in the top-view direction of the display module, the airbag at least partially contacts the first surface of the display module.

[0009] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vehicle, which includes the airbag module, the device and the connector of the aforementioned embodiments, wherein the display module is connected to the device via the connector.

[0010] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a vehicle, which includes the airbag module and a cushion according to the aforementioned embodiments, wherein a display module is disposed on the cushion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 Schematic top views of display modules according to some embodiments of the present disclosure installed at different positions in a vehicle.

[0012] Figure 2 Schematic cross-sectional views of a display module and an airbag module in different states according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 3 Schematic cross-sectional views of a display module and an airbag module in different states according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 4 A schematic top view of a display module and an airbag module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 5 Schematic top views of display modules according to some embodiments of the present disclosure installed at different positions in a vehicle.

[0016] Figure 6 Schematic cross-sectional views of a display module and an airbag module in different states according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a device in which a display module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is installed in a vehicle.

[0018] Figure 8 for Figure 7The display module and the airbag module are shown as partial cross-sectional diagrams.

[0019] Fig. 9 Schematic cross-sectional views of a display module and an airbag module in different states according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] Fig.10 A schematic diagram of a device in which a display module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is installed in a vehicle.

[0021] Fig.11 for Fig.10 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a display panel is shown.

[0022] Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a device in which a display module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is installed in a vehicle.

[0023] Fig.13 A schematic diagram of a device in which a display module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is installed in a vehicle.

[0024] Description of reference numerals: 100-display module; 110, 110a, 110b-display panel; 110c, 110d-rollable display panel; 112-stretchable substrate; 112a-stretchable area; 112b-non-stretch area; 112P-island portion; 112C-connection portion; 114-sub-pixel; 116-driving circuit; 118-connection pad; 120-external control element; 122-flexible circuit board; 200-airbag module; 210-inflating element; 220-airbag; 300-cushion; 400-vehicle; CE-connector; DE-device; H, H1, H2-substrate openings; HU-shell; IP-circuit board; OP-opening; R-display area; R1-non-curling area; R2-curling area; S1-long side; S2-short side; V-top view direction; WS-windshield; X-direction; θ-angle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following is a detailed description of the present disclosure in conjunction with specific embodiments and drawings. It should be noted that in order to make it easier for readers to understand and the drawings are concise, the multiple drawings in the present disclosure only depict a portion of the device or structure, and the specific elements in the drawings are not drawn according to the actual scale. In addition, the number and size of each element in the drawing are only for illustration and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

[0026] Certain words are used throughout the specification and claims of this disclosure to refer to specific components. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that electronic equipment manufacturers may refer to the same components by different names. This document is not intended to distinguish between components that have the same function but different names. In the following specification and claims, the words "containing" and "including" are open-ended words, so they should be interpreted as "containing but not limited to..." When the terms "comprise", "include" and / or "have" are used in this specification, they specify the presence of the features, regions, steps, operations and / or elements, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, regions, steps, operations, elements and / or combinations thereof.

[0027] The ordinal numbers used in the specification and claims, such as "first", "second", etc., to modify the elements of the claims, do not themselves mean or represent any previous ordinal numbers of the claimed elements, nor do they represent the order of one claimed element and another claimed element, or the order in the manufacturing method. The use of the ordinal numbers is only used to clearly distinguish a claimed element with a certain name from another claimed element with the same name.

[0028] The directional terms mentioned in the following embodiments, such as: up, down, left, right, front or back, etc., are only reference directions of the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are used to illustrate and are not used to limit the present disclosure. It must be understood that the elements specifically described or illustrated can exist in various forms known to those skilled in the art. In addition, when an element or a film layer is referred to as being on another element or another film layer, or is referred to as being connected to another element or another film layer, it should be understood that the element or film layer is directly located on another element or another film layer, or is directly connected to another element or another film layer, or there may be other elements or film layers (not directly) between the two. But on the contrary, when an element or a film layer is referred to as being "directly" on another element or another film layer or "directly connected to" another element or another film layer, it should be understood that there is no intervening element or film layer between the two.

[0029] When the term “on” or “over” is used, it includes a situation of direct contact, or one or more other elements may be interposed between the two, in which case the two may not be in direct contact.

[0030] In the text, the terms "about", "substantially", and "approximately" generally mean within 10%, or within 5%, or within 3%, or within 2%, or within 1%, or within 0.5% of a given value or range. The numbers given here are approximate numbers, that is, in the absence of specific instructions for "about", "substantially", and "approximately", the meanings of "about", "substantially", and "approximately" can still be implied. In addition, the term "a range between a first value and a second value" means that the range includes the first value, the second value, and other values ​​between them.

[0031] It should be understood that the features of several different embodiments may be replaced, reorganized, or mixed to implement other embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present disclosure.

[0032] In the present disclosure, the length and width can be measured by an optical microscope, and the thickness can be measured by a cross-sectional image in an electron microscope, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In addition, any two values ​​or directions used for comparison may have a certain error. If the first value is equal to the second value, it implies that there may be an error of about 10% between the first value and the second value; if the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction, the angle between the first direction and the second direction may be between 80 degrees and 100 degrees; if the first direction is parallel to the second direction, the angle between the first direction and the second direction may be between 0 degrees and 10 degrees.

[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs. It is understood that these terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the background or context of the relevant technology and the present disclosure, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal manner unless specifically defined in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 . Figure 1 Schematic top views of display modules according to some embodiments of the present disclosure installed at different positions in a vehicle. Figure 2 Schematic cross-sectional views of a display module and an airbag module in different states according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 The present invention discloses a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a display module and an airbag module in different states according to some embodiments. Figure 2 , Figure 3 In the subsequent figures, the first state (I) shows the state of the airbag when it is not inflated by gas, and the second state (II) shows the state of the airbag when it is inflated by gas. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the display module 100 of some embodiments of the present disclosure is installed on a device DE of a vehicle 400, and the device DE may include an airbag module 200. The airbag module 200 has an inflator 210 and an airbag 220, and the airbag 220 is configured to be inflated and expanded by the gas generated by the inflator 210. For example, the inflator 210 may include an inflation hole, and the inflator 210 may generate gas and inflate the airbag 220 through the inflation hole to expand the airbag 220. The airbag module 200 may also selectively include a sensor and a controller, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the device DE may be, for example, a steering wheel, a center console, a storage box (or a glove box), or any suitable device of the vehicle 400, but is not limited thereto. When not inflated, the airbag 220 may be stacked in the airbag module 200. When the vehicle 400 collides, in the airbag module 200, the sensor first receives the impact signal. As long as the specified intensity is reached, the sensor sends a signal to the controller. After receiving the signal, the controller transmits a start signal to the inflator 210. After receiving the start signal, the inflator 210 generates a large amount of gas inside. The generated gas enters the airbag 220 through the inflation hole, so that the airbag 220 is inflated and expanded quickly in a very short time, and leaks and shrinks in time to absorb the impact energy, thereby effectively protecting the head and chest of the human body and reducing the degree of injury.

[0035] The display module 100 includes a display panel 110, wherein the display panel 110 may be, for example, a flexible display panel, a stretchable display panel, or a rollable display panel, but is not limited thereto. The display module disclosed herein may, for example, include a liquid crystal, a light emitting diode (LED), a quantum dot (QD), fluorescence, or phosphorescence. The light emitting diode may, for example, include an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a millimeter / sub-millimeter light emitting diode (mini LED), a micro light emitting diode (microLED), or a quantum dot light emitting diode (quantum dot LED, which may be, for example, a QDLED), but is not limited thereto. In addition, the display module may have peripheral systems such as a drive system, a control system, a light source system, and a shelf system to support the display module, but the disclosure is not limited thereto. In some embodiments disclosed herein, the display module 100 has a display function, and may selectively include sensing, touch, an antenna, other suitable functions, or a combination of the above functions, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the display module 100 may be a color display module or a monochrome display module, and the shape of the display module 100 may be a rectangle, a circle, a polygon, a shape with curved edges, a curved surface, or other suitable shapes, but not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the display module 100 may include a splicing device, but not limited thereto.

[0036] Figure 1 The left side of the figure shows that the display module 100 can be installed on a device DE located in front of the driver's seat, for example. In some embodiments, the device DE is a steering wheel, and the display panel 110 can be ring-shaped, oval-shaped, or circular-shaped, but is not limited thereto. Figure 1 In some embodiments, the display module 100 can be installed on the device DE in the central area, for example, but is not limited thereto. Figure 1The right side shows that the display module 100 can be installed on a device DE located in front of the co-pilot seat, for example, wherein the device DE can be a storage box and / or a center console below the windshield WS of the vehicle 400, and the display panel 110 can be bar-shaped or strip-shaped, that is, the display panel 110 can have a long side and a short side in a top view, wherein the length of the long side is greater than the length of the short side, but not limited to this. In some embodiments, the display module 100 can be installed on the device DE in front of the co-pilot seat and in the central area, but not limited to this. It should be noted that the present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned design, and the structures of some embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to suitable devices in front of the driver's seat or the co-pilot seat according to actual needs. As Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in the first state (I), when the airbag 220 is not inflated by gas, the display panel 110 is disposed on the airbag module 200. In the second state (II), when the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, the display panel 110 is fixed to the device DE of the vehicle 400, wherein the “fixed” mentioned above means at least partially fixed, that is, at least a part of the display panel 110 is fixed to the device DE and is not separated from the device DE, that is, the display panel 110 and the device DE may be completely fixed without relative movement (such as Figure 2 Alternatively, the display panel 110 and the device DE may be relatively movable but partially fixed (eg, Figure 3 The details of each implementation will be described in detail below.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments, in the first state (I), when the airbag 220 is not inflated by gas, the display panel 110 is disposed on the airbag module 200, but the display panel 110 is not disposed on the inflatable element 210, that is, in the top-view direction V of the display panel 110, the display panel 110 does not overlap the inflatable element 210. In some embodiments, the airbag 220 may partially overlap the display panel 110 in the top-view direction V, for example, the edge of the airbag 220 may overlap the display panel 110, or in other embodiments, the airbag 220 may not overlap the display panel 110 in the top-view direction V, but the invention is not limited thereto. In the second state (II), when the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, the display panel 110 may still remain completely disposed on the device DE of the vehicle 400, that is, the complete display panel 110 is completely fixed on the device DE, and the display panel 110 and the device DE will not move relative to each other due to the expansion of the airbag 220. Through the above design, the airbag 220 will not be hindered when the gas generated by the inflatable element 210 is inflated, so the airbag 220 can expand normally. In addition, when the airbag 220 is inflated, since the display panel 110 can still be fixed on the device DE of the vehicle 400, the display panel 110 will not be splashed, which can improve the safety of the display module 100 in use. In some embodiments, in the second state (II), when the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, a part of the airbag 220 is arranged on the display panel 110, that is, in the top view direction V of the display panel 110, the airbag 220 partially overlaps the display panel 110. Therefore, after the airbag 220 is inflated, it can protect the driver or passengers in the car from directly colliding with the display panel 110, thereby reducing the degree of injury. According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms “overlap”, “partial overlap” or “at least partial overlap” refer to two elements having overlapping portions with each other, that is, a portion of the first element overlaps with a portion of the second element, or, in the top-down direction V, the projection of the first element in the top-down direction V overlaps with the projection of the second element in the top-down direction V.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 3 In some embodiments, the display panel 110 can be fixed to the vehicle 400 (shown in FIG. Figure 1) on the device DE. The connecting element CE is used to connect the display panel 110 and the device DE. The connecting element CE may be, for example, a hinge, a tether, or any suitable connecting element, but is not limited thereto. The connecting element CE may include a non-metallic material or a metallic material, but is not limited thereto. For example, the connecting element CE may be a hinge, so the connecting element CE can connect the display panel 110 and the device DE, and can make the display panel 110 rotate or swing relative to the device DE with the connecting element CE as the axis. Figure 3 As shown, in the first state (I), when the airbag 220 is not inflated by gas, the display panel 110 is disposed on the airbag module 200, and the display panel 110 is disposed on the inflating element 210, that is, in the top-view direction V of the display panel 110, the display panel 110 at least partially overlaps the inflating element 210. For example, the inflating element 210 may partially overlap the display panel 110 in the top-view direction V, or the inflating element 210 may completely overlap the display panel 110 in the top-view direction V. In the second state (II), when the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, a portion of the display panel 110 may be fixed to the device DE of the vehicle 400 through the connector CE, that is, the display panel 110 and the device DE can move relative to each other but a portion is not separated or a portion does not substantially move relative to each other. In detail, before the first state (I) is about to change to the second state (II), that is, before the airbag 220 is about to be inflated by gas, the display panel 110 can rotate or swing relative to the device DE with the connecting member CE as the axis, so that a part of the display panel 110 originally set on the inflatable element 210 is separated from the inflatable element 210 and does not cover the inflatable element 210, that is, in the top view direction V of the display panel 110, the display panel 110 is changed from overlapping the inflatable element 210 to not overlapping the inflatable element 210. Through the above design, the airbag 220 will not be obstructed or collide with the display panel 110 when the gas generated by the inflatable element 210 is inflated, so the airbag 220 can be normally inflated. In addition, when the airbag 220 is inflated, since the display panel 110 can still be partially fixed on the device DE of the vehicle 400 through the connecting member CE, it will not cause the display module 100 to splash, which can improve the safety of the display module 100 in use. The direction in which the display panel 110 rotates or swings relative to the device DE with the connection member CE as the axis can be designed according to actual needs, for example, it is designed not to be on the path that a human body will pass when colliding with the airbag 220 to reduce damage to the driver or passengers.

[0039] In some embodiments, since the portion where the display panel 110 is connected to the connector CE is fixed to the device DE, or there is no substantial relative displacement between the two, the signal input end of the display panel 110 can be disposed at this portion to make the electrical connection more stable, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Figure 3 As shown, a cushion 300 may be provided between the display panel 110 and the airbag module 200 to reduce the impact force on the human body, wherein the cushion 300 is not provided on the inflatable element 210, that is, in the top view direction V of the display panel 110, the cushion 300 does not overlap the inflatable element 210. In the second state (II), when the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, a portion of the airbag 220 is provided on and / or covered on the cushion 300, so that the human body will not directly collide with the airbag module 200, and the cushion 300 can further provide a cushion for the human body to reduce the impact force. In some embodiments, Figure 3 The display panel 110 shown may be a portion of a spliced ​​display panel, which is separated from other portions of the spliced ​​display panel, and the other portions of the spliced ​​display panel may be completely fixed on the device DE of the vehicle 400, but is not limited thereto.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 4 , which is a top view of a display module and an airbag module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 4 As shown in Examples (a), (b) and (c), the display panel 110 may be bar-shaped or strip-shaped, that is, the display panel 110 may have a long side S1 and a short side S2 in a top view, wherein the length of the long side S1 is greater than the length of the short side S2, and the display panel 110 generally extends along a direction X, and the display panel 110 may not be disposed on the inflatable element 210. In some embodiments, the display module 100 may be installed, for example, on a device DE located in front of the co-pilot, wherein the device DE may be a storage box and / or a center console under the windshield WS of the vehicle 400, and the display panel 110 may be bar-shaped or strip-shaped, but is not limited thereto. Figure 4 As shown in example (a), the strip-shaped display panel 110 may be a flexible display panel, that is, the display panel 110 may bend along at least one direction, and the display panel 110 may be disposed on the airbag module 200, but the display panel 110 does not overlap the inflatable element 210 in the top view direction V. Figure 4As shown in example (b), the display panel 110 may be a spliced ​​display panel, that is, the display panel 110 may include a display panel 110a and a display panel 110b, and the display panel 110a and the display panel 110b may be strip-shaped or belt-shaped, and the display panel 110a and the display panel 110b do not overlap the inflatable element 210 in the top view direction V. For example, the inflatable element 210 may be disposed between the display panel 110a and the display panel 110b in the direction X. Figure 4 As shown in example (c), the strip display panel 110 does not overlap the inflatable element 210 in the top view direction V, and an edge of the inflatable element 210 can be aligned with one of the long sides S1 or short sides S2 of the display panel 110. The above variant embodiments are only examples, and the configuration design of the display panel 110 disclosed in the present disclosure is not limited to the above configuration.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 . Figure 5 Schematic top views of display modules according to some embodiments of the present disclosure installed at different positions in a vehicle. Figure 6 Schematic cross-sectional views of a display module and an airbag module in different states according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5 The left side of shows that the display module 100 can be installed on a device DE located in front of a driver's seat, for example, wherein the device DE can be a steering wheel; Figure 5 The example (a) and the example (b) on the right side of the display module 100 respectively show that the display module 100 can be installed on the device DE located in front of the front passenger, wherein the device DE can be a storage box (also called a glove box) and / or a center console under the windshield of the vehicle, but is not limited thereto. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in the top-view direction V of the display panel 110, the display panel 110 surrounds the inflatable element 210, wherein the “surrounding” means at least partially surrounding, that is, the display panel 110 may completely surround the inflatable element 210 in the top-view direction V, or the display panel 110 may partially surround the inflatable element 210 in the top-view direction V, which can be interpreted as a portion of the display panel 110 surrounding the inflatable element 210, while another portion of the display panel 110 does not surround the inflatable element 210, or, it can be interpreted as a portion of the inflatable element 210 is surrounded by the display panel 110, while another portion of the inflatable element 210 is not surrounded by the display panel 110. Figure 5 As shown on the left side of FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the device DE may be a steering wheel, and the display panel 110 may be annular and have an opening OP, the opening OP of the display panel 110 corresponds to the inflatable element 210, and the display panel 110 completely surrounds the inflatable element 210. Figure 5As shown in the examples (a) and (b) on the right side of FIG. , in some embodiments, the device DE may be a storage box (or glove box) and / or a center console below the windshield, and the display panel 110 may be strip-shaped and have an opening OP, wherein the opening OP of the display panel 110 corresponds to the inflatable element 210, and the display panel 110 may completely surround the inflatable element 210 (such as Figure 5 As shown in the example (a) on the right, but not limited thereto. ), or the opening OP of the display panel 110 corresponds to the inflatable element 210, and the display panel 110 may partially surround the inflatable element 210 (such as Figure 5 As shown in the example (b) on the right, but not limited thereto. ), for example, a portion of the inflatable element 210 is surrounded by the display panel 110. Figure 6 As shown, in the first state (I), when the airbag 220 is not inflated by gas, the display panel 110 is not arranged on the inflatable element 210, and the display panel 110 surrounds the inflatable element 210. In the second state (II), when the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, the display panel 110 can still be fixed on the device DE of the vehicle, and the display panel 110 and the device DE will not move relative to each other due to the expansion of the airbag 220. Therefore, the airbag 220 can be inflated normally, and will not cause the display module 100 to splash, which can improve the safety of the display module 100 in use. When the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, a part of the airbag 220 is arranged on the display panel 110, so the human body will not directly collide with the display panel 110, but it is not limited thereto.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 . Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a device in which a display module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is installed in a vehicle. Figure 8 for Figure 7 The display module and the airbag module are shown in FIG. Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the display module 100 may not be arranged parallel to the airbag module 200 of the device DE, or the display surface of the display panel 110 in the display module 100 may not be parallel to the surface of the airbag module 200. For example, the display panel 110 of the display module 100 may be a T-type display panel, and the display panel 110 is flatly attached to the surface of the device DE below the windshield WS. There may be an angle θ between the display panel 110 and the airbag module 200, wherein the angle θ may be measured, for example, as the angle between the bottom surface of the display panel 110 and the surface of the airbag module 200, but is not limited thereto. When the airbag 220 is not inflated by gas, the display panel 110 is arranged on the airbag module 200, but the display panel 110 is not arranged on the inflator 210, and the projection pattern of the display panel 110 on the surface of the airbag module 200 does not overlap the inflator 210. When the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, the display panel 110 can still be fixed on the device DE of the vehicle, and the display panel 110 and the device DE will not move relative to each other due to the expansion of the airbag 220. Therefore, the airbag 220 can be expanded normally without causing the display module 100 to splash, which can improve the safety of the display module 100 in use.

[0043] Please refer to Fig. 9 . Fig. 9 The following are cross-sectional diagrams of the display module and the airbag module in different states according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 9As shown, in some embodiments, a cushion 300 may be further provided between the display panel 110 and the airbag module 200 to reduce the impact force on the human body. Specifically, in the first state (I), when the airbag 220 is not inflated by gas, the display panel 110 is disposed on the airbag module 200, and the cushion 300 is disposed between the display panel 110 and the airbag module 200, but the display panel 110 and the cushion 300 are not disposed on the inflatable element 210, that is, in the top view direction V of the display panel 110, the display panel 110 and the cushion 300 do not overlap the inflatable element 210. In the second state (II), when the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, the display panel 110 may still be fixed on the device DE of the vehicle, and the display panel 110 and the device DE will not move relative to each other due to the expansion of the airbag 220. In addition, when the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, a portion of the airbag 220 is disposed on the display panel 110, so that the human body will not directly collide with the display panel 110, and the cushion 300 can further provide a cushion for the human body to reduce the impact force. In some embodiments, the cushion 300 and the display panel 110 can be partially disposed on the airbag module 200, for example, a portion of the cushion 300 is disposed on the airbag module 200 of the device DE, and this portion is located between the display panel 110 and the airbag module 200, while another portion of the cushion 300 is disposed on other portions of the device DE and not on the airbag module 200. The cushion 300 is supported by other portions of the device DE, so that the structure between the cushion 300, the display panel 110 and the airbag module 200 can be made more stable, wherein the size of the cushion 300 can be the same as or different from the size of the display panel 110.

[0044] Please refer to Fig.10 and Fig.11 . Fig.10 A schematic diagram of a device in which a display module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is installed in a vehicle. Fig.11 for Fig.10 The cross-sectional schematic diagram of the display panel shown in FIG. Fig.10 and Fig.11As shown, the display module 100 can be installed on a device DE located in front of the co-pilot, wherein the device DE can be a storage box (or glove box) and / or a center console under the windshield of the vehicle, and the display panel 110 of the display module 100 can be a rollable display panel, and the display panel 110 can be rolled or unfolded according to actual needs to increase or decrease the area of ​​the display area. When the airbag 220 is not inflated by gas, the display panel 110 is arranged on the airbag module 200, but the display panel 110 is not arranged on the inflating element 210 whether it is rolled or unfolded, that is, the display panel 110 does not overlap the inflating element 210 when it is rolled or unfolded, and the projection pattern of the display panel 110 on the surface of the airbag module 200 does not overlap the inflating element 210. When the airbag 220 is inflated by gas, the display panel 110 can still be fixed on the device DE of the vehicle, and there will be no relative movement between the display panel 110 and the device DE due to the expansion of the airbag 220. Therefore, the airbag 220 can expand normally and will not cause the display module 100 to splash, which can improve the safety of the display module 100 in use. In some embodiments, the display panel 110 can be spliced ​​by a rollable display panel 110c and a rollable display panel 110d. For example, the rollable display panel 110c can be stored in the housing HU when rolled up, and through the rollable function, the area of ​​the display region R of the rollable display panel 110c can be changed through rolling. And, as Fig.11 As shown, the rollable display panel 110d may have a non-rolling area R1 and a rollable area R2, wherein the non-rolling area R1 cannot be rolled and its area for displaying the picture remains fixed, while the area for displaying the picture in the rollable area R2 can be changed by rolling or unfolding. In addition, the signal input end of the rollable display panel 110d can be connected to one side of the non-rolling area R1 through, for example, an integrated circuit chip or a circuit board IP, so that the electrical connection is more stable. The structure of the rollable display panel described above is only an example, and the design of the display panel 110 disclosed herein is not limited to the above configuration.

[0045] Please refer to Fig.12 and Fig.13 . Fig.12 A schematic diagram of a device in which a display module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is installed in a vehicle. Fig.13 This is a schematic diagram of a device in which a display module according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is installed in a vehicle. Fig.12 and Fig.13As shown, the display panel 110 of the display module 100 may be a flexible display panel or a stretchable display panel, so that the display module 100 can be more smoothly attached to the surface of the device DE of the vehicle, wherein the display panel 110 is not disposed on the inflatable element 210, that is, the display panel 110 does not overlap the inflatable element 210. In addition, the top layer of the flexible display panel or the stretchable display panel may be provided with a flexible cover layer. Compared with the glass cover layer, the flexible cover layer can reduce the problem of component splashing, thereby improving safety, wherein the flexible cover layer may, for example, include polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyimide (PI) or other suitable materials. Fig.12 As shown, in some embodiments, the display panel 110 of the display module 100 is a stretchable display panel, and the display panel 110 includes a stretchable substrate 112, and the stretchable substrate 112 includes a patterned structure with multiple substrate openings H to achieve a stretchable function. Through this structural design, the display panel 110 can be more closely attached to the surface of the device DE of the vehicle, and can reduce the impact force on the human body. In detail, the stretchable substrate 112 includes a stretchable area 112a and a non-stretchable area 112b, wherein the stretchable area 112a may include multiple island portions 112P and multiple connecting portions 112C, wherein the connecting portion 112C is connected to an adjacent island portion 112P, and the adjacent island portions 112P and the connecting portion 112C can enclose a substrate opening H. The island portion 112P corresponding to the display area of ​​the display panel 110 has one or more sub-pixels 114, and one or more light-emitting units 114 can be set on these island portions 112P, and a driving circuit 116 can be set on the island portion 112P corresponding to the peripheral area of ​​the display panel 110. The non-stretching area 112b can be provided with a peripheral circuit, which can be electrically connected to an external control element 120 via a connecting pad 118 and a flexible circuit board 122, wherein the external control element 120 can also be set on another circuit board. The components included in the above-mentioned display panel 110 can be adjusted according to actual needs and can be applied to other embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig.13As shown, in some embodiments, the display panel 110 of the display module 100 is a stretchable display panel, and the display panel 110 includes a stretchable substrate 112, and the stretchable substrate 112 includes a patterned structure having a plurality of substrate openings H1 and a substrate opening H2 to achieve a stretchable function, wherein the size of the substrate opening H2 is larger than the size of the substrate opening H1. In addition, the inflatable element 210 can be arranged corresponding to the substrate opening H2, that is, the substrate opening H2 exposes the inflatable element 210, so that the display panel 110 is not arranged on the inflatable element 210. In this embodiment, some island portions 112P and connecting portions 112C of the stretchable substrate 112 are arranged around the inflatable element 210 to form the substrate opening H2. In addition, the area around the substrate opening H2 may also have a water- and oxygen-blocking design. For example, the area around the substrate opening H2 may be filled with a water- and oxygen-blocking material, or a groove with ups and downs may be provided around the substrate opening H2 to extend the water vapor intrusion path, thereby reducing the infiltration of water vapor and / or oxygen. The groove may be formed by an insulating layer in the panel process, or by digging a groove in the substrate, wherein the insulating layer may be a multilayer structure formed by stacking organic layers and inorganic layers, but is not limited thereto.

[0046] In summary, the display module according to the disclosed embodiment is arranged in conjunction with the airbag so that the airbag will not be obstructed by the display panel when inflating, so the airbag can expand normally. Moreover, when the airbag is inflated, at least part of the display panel is still fixed on the device of the vehicle, so the display module will not splash, which can improve the safety of using the display module. In addition, when the airbag is inflated by gas, a part of the airbag is arranged on the display panel, so the human body will not directly collide with the display panel, which can reduce the degree of injury.

[0047] The above description is only an embodiment of the present disclosure and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, the present disclosure may have various modifications and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present disclosure shall be included in the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An airbag module disposed adjacent to a display module, characterized in that: The airbag module includes: an inflatable element; and an airbag connected to the inflatable element, the airbag being inflated and expanded by a gas generated by the inflatable element; wherein the display module is disposed on the airbag, and the display module comprises a first surface, a corner and a second surface, the corner being connected to the first surface, and the second surface being opposite to the first surface, wherein when the airbag is not inflated by the gas, at least a portion of the second surface is disposed between the first surface and the airbag, and in a top-view direction of the display module, the display module at least partially overlaps the airbag and does not overlap the inflating element; When the airbag is inflated by the gas and expanded, the airbag contacts the corner of the display module, and in the top-view direction of the display module, the airbag at least partially contacts the first surface of the display module.

2. The airbag module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also comprises a containing space, in which the safety airbag is contained when the safety airbag is not inflated by the gas.

3. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The airbag module according to claim 1; a device; as well as A connecting member is arranged between the display module and the device.

4. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The airbag module according to claim 1; as well as A buffer pad is provided on which the display module is arranged.

5. An airbag module disposed adjacent to a display module, characterized in that: The airbag module includes: an inflatable element; and an airbag connected to the inflatable element, the airbag being inflated and expanded by a gas generated by the inflatable element; The display module is disposed on the airbag, and includes a first surface, a corner, and a second surface, wherein the corner is connected to the first surface, and the second surface is opposite to the first surface, wherein when the airbag is not inflated by the gas, at least a portion of the second surface is disposed between the first surface and the airbag, and in a top view direction of the display module, the display module at least partially overlaps the airbag and the inflatable element; When the airbag is inflated by the gas and expanded, the airbag contacts the corner of the display module, and in the top-view direction of the display module, the airbag at least partially contacts the first surface of the display module.

6. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The airbag module according to claim 5; a device; as well as A connecting piece, the display module is connected to the device through the connecting piece.

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that The display module can rotate or swing relative to the device with the connecting member as the axis.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: The airbag module according to claim 5; as well as A buffer pad is provided on which the display module is arranged.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that In the top-view direction of the display module, the buffer pad does not overlap the inflatable element.

10. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that When the airbag is inflated by the gas and expanded, a portion of the airbag is disposed on the cushion.

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