Dummy portion removal apparatus for manufacturing display device

Abstract

A dummy portion removal apparatus for manufacturing a display device is provided. The dummy portion removal apparatus includes: a support plate; a holder provided on one side of the support plate; and a pressurizer disposed on the other side of the support plate, in which the gripper includes a main body and a clamp disposed on the main body, the clamp including: a lever connected to the main body; and a stopper provided on the other side of the main body, and an end portion of the lever and an end portion of the stopper face each other in a case where the lever moves toward the stopper.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority and benefit to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0056575, filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on April 29, 2024, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The embodiments relate to a dummy part removal apparatus for manufacturing a display device, and more specifically to a dummy part removal apparatus for manufacturing a display device capable of minimizing leakage of the adhesive layer, and a dummy part removal method using the dummy part removal apparatus. Background Technology

[0004] With the development of multimedia, the importance of display devices is increasing. In response, various types of display devices are being used, such as liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light-emitting diode displays (OLEDs). Utility Model Content

[0005] This disclosure provides a dummy part removal device for manufacturing display devices that can minimize leakage of the adhesive layer, and a dummy part removal method using the dummy part removal device.

[0006] However, the implementation methods are not limited to those described herein. The above and other implementation methods will become more apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the following detailed description of this disclosure.

[0007] According to aspects of this disclosure, a device for removing dummy parts in the manufacture of a display device may include: a support plate; a clamp disposed on one side of the support plate; and a pressure device disposed on the other side of the support plate, wherein the clamp may include a body and a fixture disposed on the body, the fixture may include: a lever connected to the body; and a limiter disposed on the other side of the body, and when the lever moves toward the limiter, the ends of the lever and the ends of the limiter may face each other.

[0008] The clamp may also include a separator disposed on one side of the limiter.

[0009] The separator may include: a first extension; a second extension disposed facing the first extension; and a connecting portion connecting the first extension and the second extension.

[0010] The lever can be rotatably connected to the body between the first extension and the second extension.

[0011] The clamp may also include a first separator and a second separator located on one side of the limiter and facing each other.

[0012] The clamp may also include a link having one side connected to the body via a rotating shaft and the other side connected to the lever.

[0013] The pressure device may include: a push rod; a lower body connected to the push rod; an intermediate body disposed on the lower body and connected to a support plate; an upper body located on the intermediate body; and a pressure supply part disposed between the upper body and the lower body, passing through the intermediate body and connecting the upper body and the lower body.

[0014] The pressure supply unit may include: a housing having an end connected to an upper body and another end facing a lower body through an intermediate body; and a movable part having an end disposed in the housing and another end connected to the lower body.

[0015] The push rod can be rotatably connected to the lower body via a rotating shaft.

[0016] The lever can be connected to the main body via its rotation axis, the push rod can be connected to the lower main body via its rotation axis, and the rotation axes of the lever and the push rod can intersect each other.

[0017] The lever can be connected to the main body via its rotation axis, the push rod can be connected to the lower main body via its rotation axis, and the rotation axes of the lever and the push rod can be parallel to each other.

[0018] The push rod can be cylindrical in shape.

[0019] The pressurizer may also include a sensor module for detecting changes in the distance between the intermediate body and the lower body.

[0020] The sensor module may include: a sensor connected to the intermediate body; and a blocking part having a side connected to the lower body and extending between the light-emitting part and the light-receiving part of the sensor.

[0021] The lever can have a rotation range of 0 to 90 degrees.

[0022] The lever can be L-shaped.

[0023] The ends of the levers and the ends of the limiters that face each other may have raised or recessed patterns.

[0024] A lever may include multiple finger-like parts.

[0025] When the lever rotates toward the limiter, the ends of the lever's fingers and the end of the limiter can face each other.

[0026] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a device for removing dummy parts in the manufacture of a display device may include: a support plate; a clamp disposed on one side of the support plate; and a pressure device disposed on the other side of the support plate, wherein the clamp may include a body and a fixture disposed on the body, the fixture including: a lever connected to the body and moving in a linear direction; and a limiter disposed on the other side of the body, wherein when the lever rises toward the limiter, the ends of the lever and the ends of the limiter may face each other.

[0027] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a method for removing dummy parts using a dummy part removal apparatus for manufacturing a display device is provided. The dummy part removal apparatus may include a robotic arm, the robotic arm including a support plate, a gripper disposed on one side of the support plate and including a main body and a clamp disposed on the main body, and a pressure device disposed on the other side of the support plate. The gripper includes a lever rotatably connected to one side of the main body and a limiter disposed on the other side of the main body. The dummy part removal method may include: positioning the robotic arm on a platform on which a base panel is disposed; lowering the robotic arm toward the base panel so that the pressure device contacts the display panel of the base panel; rotating the lever toward the limiter to clamp the dummy part of the base panel between the lever and the limiter via the gripper; and raising the robotic arm while the display panel is pressurized by the pressure device to separate the display panel and the dummy part.

[0028] The method for removing the dummy part may further include: before lifting the robot arm, while the dummy part is being held, moving the robot arm horizontally in a direction intersecting with the direction of lifting the robot arm.

[0029] A robotic arm may include multiple robotic arms, and at least two of the multiple robotic arms may move in different horizontal directions.

[0030] According to the foregoing and other embodiments, leakage of the adhesive layer can be minimized. Therefore, defects caused by leakage of the adhesive layer during the manufacturing of the display device can be minimized.

[0031] It should be noted that the effects of this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other effects of this disclosure will be apparent from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The above and other aspects and features of this disclosure will become more apparent from the detailed description of exemplary embodiments thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic plan view of the display panel according to the embodiment;

[0034] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1A schematic cross-sectional view taken from line I-I';

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic perspective view of a device for manufacturing a display device with a dummy part removed according to an embodiment;

[0036] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic perspective view of the device for removing the dummy parts, including the first to fourth robotic arms and the platform;

[0037] Figure 5 When viewed in the Y-axis direction Figure 4 A schematic side view of the device with the dummy part removed;

[0038] Figure 6 This is a schematic perspective view of the first robotic arm according to the embodiment;

[0039] Figure 7 When viewed in the Y-axis direction Figure 6 A schematic side view of the first robotic arm;

[0040] Figures 8 to 12 The dummy part removal operation of the first robotic arm according to the embodiment is shown;

[0041] Figure 13 A method for removing dummy parts in a dummy part removal apparatus for manufacturing a display device, according to an embodiment, is shown;

[0042] Figure 14 A method for removing dummy parts in a dummy part removal apparatus for manufacturing a display device, according to an embodiment, is shown;

[0043] Figure 15 A method for removing dummy parts in a dummy part removal apparatus for manufacturing a display device, according to an embodiment, is shown;

[0044] Figure 16 This is a schematic perspective view of the first robotic arm according to the embodiment;

[0045] Figure 17 and Figure 18 When viewed in the Z-axis direction Figure 16 A schematic rear view of the first robotic arm;

[0046] Figure 19 This is a schematic perspective view of the first robotic arm according to the embodiment;

[0047] Figure 20 and Figure 21 When viewed in the Z-axis direction Figure 19 A schematic rear view of the first robotic arm;

[0048] Figure 22 This is a schematic side view of the fixture according to the embodiment; and

[0049] Figure 23 This is a schematic side view of a first robotic arm according to another embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0050] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth for purposes of explanation in order to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments or implementations of this disclosure. As used herein, “implementation” and “method” are interchangeable terms and are non-limiting examples of the apparatus or methods disclosed herein. However, it will be apparent, however, that various embodiments may be practiced without these specific details or with one or more equivalent arrangements. These embodiments are not necessarily exclusive nor do they limit this disclosure. For example, a particular shape, configuration, and characteristic of an embodiment may be used or implemented in another embodiment.

[0051] Unless otherwise stated, the embodiments shown are to be understood as providing features of this disclosure. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, features, components, modules, layers, films, panels, areas and / or aspects of various embodiments (hereinafter individually or collectively referred to as “elements”) may be combined, separated, interchanged and / or rearranged in other ways without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0052] Crosshairs and / or shading are typically used in accompanying drawings to clarify the boundaries between adjacent elements. Therefore, unless explicitly stated, the presence or absence of crosshairs or shading does not convey or indicate any preference or requirement for particular materials, material properties, dimensions, proportions, commonalities between illustrated elements, or any other characteristics, properties, or performance of the elements. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the dimensions and relative dimensions of elements may be exaggerated for clarity and / or descriptive purposes. When embodiments can be implemented differently, the specific process sequence may be performed differently than the described sequence. For example, two consecutively described processes may be performed substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order of their description. Moreover, similar reference numerals denote similar elements.

[0053] When an element or layer is referred to as being “on”, “connected to”, or “linked to” another element or layer, the element or layer may be directly on, directly connected to, or linked to the other element or layer, or an intermediary element or layer may be present. However, when an element or layer is referred to as being “directly on”, “directly connected to”, or “directly linked to” another element or layer, no intermediary element or layer is present. Therefore, the term “connection” may refer to a physical, electrical, and / or fluid connection, with or without an intermediary element. For the purposes of this disclosure, “at least one of A and B” may be understood to mean only A, only B, or any combination of A and B. Furthermore, “at least one of X, Y, and Z” and “at least one selected from the group consisting of X, Y, and Z” may be interpreted to mean only X, only Y, only Z, or any combination of two or more of X, Y, and Z. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0054] Although the terms “first,” “second,” etc., may be used herein to describe various types of elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one element from another. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of this disclosure, the first element discussed below may be referred to as the second element.

[0055] Spatial relative terms, such as “beneath,” “below,” “under,” “lower,” “above,” “upper,” “over,” “higher,” and “side” (e.g., as in “sidewall”), may be used herein for descriptive purposes and thereby describe the relationship of one element to another(s) as shown in the accompanying drawings. In addition to the orientations depicted in the drawings, spatial relative terms are also intended to cover different orientations of the device in use, operation, and / or manufacture. For example, if the device in the drawings is flipped, an element described as “below” or “under” other elements or features will subsequently be oriented “above” other elements or features. Thus, the term “below” can encompass both above and below orientations. Furthermore, the device may be oriented in other ways (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and thus, the spatial relative descriptive terms used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0056] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” as used herein are intended to include the plural forms as well. Furthermore, the terms “comprise,” “comprising,” “include,” and / or “including,” when used in this specification, designate the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. It should also be noted that, as used herein, the terms “substantially,” “about,” and other similar terms are used as approximations rather than terms of degree, and thus to account for inherent deviations in measurements, calculated values, and / or provided values ​​as recognized by those skilled in the art.

[0057] Various embodiments are described herein with reference to sectional and / or exploded views, which serve as schematic illustrations of implementations and / or intermediate structures. Therefore, variations in the shapes of the illustrations due to, for example, manufacturing techniques and / or tolerances are expected. Consequently, the embodiments disclosed herein should not necessarily be construed as limited to the shape of a particular shown area, but will include deviations in shape caused, for example, by manufacturing processes. In this way, the areas shown in the figures may be schematic in nature, and the shapes of these areas may not reflect the actual shapes of the areas of the device, and are therefore not intended to be limiting.

[0058] The embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, "X", "Y", and "Z" represent the X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, and Z-axis direction, respectively.

[0059] Figure 1 This is a schematic plan view of the display panel DSP according to the embodiment, and Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view taken from line I-I'.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The base panel 10 may include a substrate 11, an adhesive layer 12, and a polarizing member 13 stacked in the Z-axis direction.

[0061] Thin-film transistors, light-emitting elements, encapsulation layers, and the like may be disposed on substrate 11. For example, thin-film transistors, light-emitting elements, and encapsulation layers may be disposed between substrate 11 and adhesive layer 12. Substrate 11 may include glass.

[0062] An adhesive layer 12 may be disposed on the substrate 11. For example, the adhesive layer 12 may be disposed between the substrate 11 and the polarizing member 13. The adhesive layer 12 can bond the substrate 11 and the polarizing member 13 together. The adhesive layer 12 may include a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA).

[0063] The polarizing member 13 may be disposed on the adhesive layer 12. The polarizing member 13 may include a polarizing layer 13a and a protective film 13b. The polarizing layer 13a may be disposed between the adhesive layer 12 and the protective film 13b.

[0064] The base panel 10 can be a display panel DSP cut from a mother substrate and separated into individual units. The base panel 10 can be processed into the desired shape using a laser device. For example, the laser device can draw a laser beam along a virtual processing line TL formed on the base panel 10. The portion surrounded by the processing line TL on three sides can be the display panel DSP (e.g., a processed display panel DSP), and the portion surrounding the processing line TL can be a dummy portion DUM that will be separated from the processed base panel 10. The display panel DSP can be manufactured by removing the dummy portion DUM from the base panel 10. Figure 1 As depicted, the dummy part DUM may have a "[" shape. One side of the dummy part DUM may extend in the Y-axis direction, and the other side of the dummy part DUM may extend in the X-axis direction.

[0065] The processing line TL may have a depth extending through the polarizing member 13 and partially entering the adhesive layer 12 to completely cut the polarizing member 13. For example, the adhesive layer 12 may be partially cut to prevent damage to the substrate 11 while completely cutting the polarizing member 13. Therefore, even after the laser beam irradiates the base panel 10 along the processing line TL, the dummy unit DUM and the display panel DSP can remain attached to each other instead of separating due to the partially cut adhesive layer 12.

[0066] The dummy portion DUM attached to the base panel 10 by the half-cut adhesive layer 12 can be removed by, for example, a dummy portion removal device 1000 used for manufacturing display devices (see...). Figure 3 The dummy part (DUM) is removed from the base panel 10 by using the dummy part removal device 1000, thereby fabricating a display panel DSP of the desired shape. Reference will be made below. Figure 3 Detailed description of the removal of the virtual department equipment 1000.

[0067] Figure 3 This is a schematic perspective view of a dummy part removal device 1000 used in the manufacture of a display device.

[0068] like Figure 3As shown, the dummy part removal device 1000 may include at least one robotic arm. For example, the dummy part removal device 1000 may include a first robotic arm 101, a second robotic arm 102, a third robotic arm 103, and a fourth robotic arm 104.

[0069] Each of the first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 is movable in the X-axis direction (hereinafter referred to as the positive X-axis direction) and the opposite direction of the X-axis direction (hereinafter referred to as the negative X-axis direction). For example, the first robotic arm 101 is movable along the first X-guide GR1 in both the positive and negative X-axis directions, the second robotic arm 102 is movable along the second X-guide GR2 in both the positive and negative X-axis directions, the third robotic arm 103 is movable along the third X-guide GR3 in both the positive and negative X-axis directions, and the fourth robotic arm 104 is movable along the fourth X-guide GR4 in both the positive and negative X-axis directions.

[0070] Each of the first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 is movable in the Y-axis direction (hereinafter referred to as the positive Y-axis direction) and the opposite direction of the Y-axis direction (hereinafter referred to as the negative Y-axis direction). For example, the guide block 800 may include a first Y-rail, a second Y-rail, a third Y-rail, and a fourth Y-rail. For example, the first robotic arm 101 is movable along the first Y-rail in the positive Y-axis direction and the negative Y-axis direction, the second robotic arm 102 is movable along the second Y-rail in the positive Y-axis direction and the negative Y-axis direction, the third robotic arm 103 is movable along the third Y-rail in the positive Y-axis direction and the negative Y-axis direction, and the fourth robotic arm 104 is movable along the fourth Y-rail in the positive Y-axis direction and the negative Y-axis direction.

[0071] Each of the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104 can move in the Z-axis direction (hereinafter referred to as the positive Z-axis direction) and in the opposite direction of the Z-axis direction (hereinafter referred to as the negative Z-axis direction).

[0072] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic perspective view of a dummy part removal device 1000 for a STG, including a first robotic arm 101, a second robotic arm 102, a third robotic arm 103, and a fourth robotic arm 104. Figure 5 When viewed along the positive Y-axis Figure 4 A schematic side view of the device 1000 with the virtual part removed.

[0073] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5The virtual part removal device 1000 may also include an STG on which a substrate 11 is disposed.

[0074] The first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 can be mounted on a STG platform.

[0075] The base panel 10 can be mounted on the STG platform. For example, the base panel 10 can be mounted between the STG platform and the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104. The base panel 10 can be supported by the STG platform.

[0076] Figure 6 This is a schematic perspective view of the first robotic arm 101 according to an embodiment. For example, Figure 6 The first robotic arm 101 can be with Figure 5 The first robotic arm 101 is the same. Figure 7 When viewed along the positive Y-axis Figure 6 A schematic side view of the first robotic arm 101.

[0077] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first robotic arm 101 may include a support plate 200, a gripper 300, and a pressure unit (or pressure device) 400.

[0078] The clamp 300 can clamp the dummy portion DUM of the base panel 10. The clamp 300 can be disposed on one side of the support plate 200. The clamp 300 can be attached to one side of the support plate 200. The clamp 300 can be fixed to one side of the support plate 200. For example, the clamp 300 can be supported by the support plate 200.

[0079] The pressure unit 400 can apply pressure to the display panel DSP of the base panel 10. For example, during the operation of removing the dummy part DUM of the base panel 10, the pressure unit 400 can apply pressure to the display panel DSP to prevent the display panel DSP from moving. For example, when the clamp 300 clamps the dummy part DUM of the base panel 10 and moves in the positive Z-axis direction, the pressure unit 400 can apply pressure to the display panel DSP in the negative Z-axis direction to prevent the display panel DSP from being lifted in the positive Z-axis direction. The pressure unit 400 can be provided on the other side of the support plate 200. The pressure unit 400 can be attached to the other side of the support plate 200. The pressure unit 400 can be fixed to the other side of the support plate 200. For example, the pressure unit 400 can be supported by the support plate 200.

[0080] The clamp 300 and the pressure unit 400 will be described in more detail below.

[0081] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the clamp 300 may include a body 310, a clamp 320, and a separator 330.

[0082] The clamp 320 can hold the dummy portion DUM of the base panel 10. The clamp 320 may include a lever 321, a connecting rod 322, and a limiter 323 (or a counter plate).

[0083] Link 322 may be disposed on one side of the main body 310. For example, link 322 may be rotatably connected to one side of the main body 310. For example, one side of link 322 may be connected to the main body 310 via a rotating shaft 345. For example, one side of link 322 may be connected to the main body 310 via a rotating shaft 345, and the other side of link 322 may be connected to lever 321.

[0084] Lever 321 can be connected to the other side of link 322. For example, lever 321 can be fixed to the other side of link 322. When link 322 rotates, lever 321 can also rotate in the direction of rotation of link 322. Lever 321 can rotate within a range of 90 degrees. For example, lever 321 can have a rotation range of about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees. Lever 321 can be L-shaped.

[0085] The limiter 323 may be disposed on the other side of the body 310. For example, the limiter 323 may be disposed opposite to the lever 321. The limiter 323 may be attached and fixed to the other side of the body 310. The end of the limiter 323 may contact the end of the lever 321. For example, when the lever 321 is rotated toward the limiter 323 to its maximum angle (e.g., 90 degrees) (e.g., when the clamp 320 is fully closed), the ends of the lever 321 and the limiter 323 may contact each other. In another example, when the lever 321 is rotated toward the limiter 323 to its maximum angle, the ends of the lever 321 and the limiter 323 may face each other with a predetermined gap. The limiter 323, together with the lever 321, may clamp the dummy part DUM. For example, when lever 321 is rotated toward limiter 323 to its maximum angle, the dummy portion DUM located between the opposing ends of lever 321 and limiter 323 can be clamped (or gripped) by lever 321 and limiter 323.

[0086] The separator 330 can remove a dummy portion DUM attached to the end of the lever 321, for example, a dummy portion DUM detached from the base panel 10. The separator 330 can be disposed on the limiter 323. For example, the separator 330 can be attached and fixed to one side of the limiter 323. The separator 330 can be U-shaped. The separator 330 may include a first extension 331, a second extension 332, and a connecting portion 333. The first extension 331 and the second extension 332 can extend in the positive X-axis direction. The first extension 331 and the second extension 332 can be disposed facing each other. The connecting portion 333 can connect the ends of the first extension 331 and the second extension 332. The connecting portion 333 can be attached and fixed to one side of the limiter 323. The first extension 331, the second extension 332, and the connecting portion 333 can be integral with each other. The lever 321 can rotate between the first extension 331 and the second extension 332. For example, when lever 321 rotates, lever 321 can pass through the space between the first extension 331 and the second extension 332. With the ends of lever 321 and limiter 323 facing each other (e.g., the dummy part DUM is clamped or clamp 320 is fully closed), the dummy part DUM (e.g., the dummy part DUM detached from the base panel 10) may be attached to the end of lever 321 by adhesive material from adhesive layer 12. When lever 321 rotates to its maximum angle away from limiter 323 (e.g., when lever 321 rotates to fully open clamp 320), the dummy part DUM attached to lever 321 may collide with (or be pushed by) the first extension 331 and the second extension 332 as lever 321 passes between the first extension 331 and the second extension 332. For example, since lever 321 can pass between the first extension 331 and the second extension 332 and dummy part DUM extends in a direction intersecting with the first extension 331 and the second extension 332, when lever 321 passes between the first extension 331 and the second extension 332, dummy part DUM can collide with (or be pushed by) the first extension 331 and the second extension 332. Such collision can separate dummy part DUM from lever 321.

[0087] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the pressurizing unit 400 may include a lower body 410, a middle body 420, an upper body 430, a push rod 440, a pressure supply unit 450, and a sensor module 460.

[0088] The push rod 440 can apply pressure to the display panel DSP. The push rod 440 can be connected to the lower body 410. For example, the push rod 440 can be rotatably connected to the lower body 410. For example, the push rod 440 can be connected to the lower body 410 via a rotation shaft 444. The push rod 440 can have a cylindrical shape. The outer surface of the push rod 440 can contact the display panel DSP. The outer surface of the push rod 440 can be formed of an elastic material. For example, the outer surface of the push rod 440 can include rubber. The push rod 440 may include ball bearings internally. The rotation shaft 444 connected to the push rod 440 and the rotation shaft 345 connected to the clamp 320 can intersect each other. For example, the rotation shaft 444 of the push rod 440 can extend in the positive X-axis direction, and the rotation shaft 345 of the clamp 320 can extend in the positive Y-axis direction. In another example, the rotation shaft 444 connected to the push rod 440 and the rotation shaft 345 connected to the clamp 320 can be parallel to each other.

[0089] The lower body 410 can support the push rod 440. The rotation axis 444 of the push rod 440 can pass through the lower body 410 and be connected to the center of the push rod 440.

[0090] The intermediate body 420 may be disposed on the lower body 410. The intermediate body 420 may be connected to the support plate 200. For example, the intermediate body 420 may be attached to and fixed to the support plate 200.

[0091] The upper body 430 may be disposed on the middle body 420. The upper body 430 and the middle body 420 may be spaced apart from each other.

[0092] The pressure supply unit 450 can provide pressure to the push rod 440 through the lower body 410. For example, the pressure supply unit 450 can be compressed in the positive Z-axis direction and then provide pressure to the push rod 440 through a restoring force in the negative Z-axis direction. For example, the pressure supply unit 450 can buffer the movement of the push rod 440 (e.g., movement in the positive and negative Z-axis directions). The pressure supply unit 450 can be disposed between the upper body 430 and the lower body 410. For example, the pressure supply unit 450 can pass through the intermediate body 420. For example, the pressure supply unit 450 can pass through the intermediate body 420 located between the upper body 430 and the lower body 410. For example, the pressure supply unit 450 can be disposed between the upper body 430 and the lower body 410, and can pass through the intermediate body 420 to connect the upper body 430 and the lower body 410 to each other. The pressure supply unit 450 may include a housing 451 and a movable part 452. The housing 451 can pass through the intermediate body 420. One end of the housing 451 can be attached and fixed to the upper body 430, and the outer peripheral surface of the housing 451 can be attached and fixed to the inner wall of the through hole of the intermediate body 420. For example, one end of the housing 451 can be connected to the upper body 430, and the other end of the housing 451 can pass through the intermediate body 420 and face the lower body 410. A movable part 452 can be provided at the other end of the housing 451. The end of the movable part 452 can be attached and fixed to the lower body 410. For example, one end of the movable part 452 can be provided in the housing 451, and the other end of the movable part 452 can be connected to the lower body 410. The movable part 452 can move along the internal moving path of the housing 451 in the positive Z-axis direction and the negative Z-axis direction. When the movable part 452 moves in the positive Z-axis direction (e.g., when the movable part 452 retracts), the lower body 410 and the push rod 440 connected to the lower body 410 can rise in the positive Z-axis direction, thereby reducing the distance between the intermediate body 420 and the lower body 410. When the movable part 452 moves in the negative Z-axis direction (e.g., when the movable part 452 expands), the lower body 410 and the push rod 440 connected to the lower body 410 can fall (or lower) in the negative Z-axis direction, thereby increasing the distance between the intermediate body 420 and the lower body 410. In order to apply a constant pressure to the display panel DSP via the push rod 440, an elastic body such as a spring or a magnet can be provided in the housing 451. For example, the magnet may include an inner magnet 455 and an outer magnet 456, with the inner magnet 455 surrounding the outer surface of the movable part 452 and connected to the movable part 452, and the outer magnet 456 surrounding the inner magnet 455. The facing surfaces of the outer magnet 456 and the inner magnet 455 may have opposite polarities. Pressure can be applied to the movable part 452 by the repulsive force between the outer magnet 456 and the inner magnet 455.

[0093] Sensor module 460 can detect the distance (or change in distance) between the intermediate body 420 and the lower body 410. Sensor module 460 may include a sensor 461 and a blocking portion 462. Sensor 461 may include an optical sensor. Sensor 461 may include a light-emitting portion 463 and a light-receiving portion arranged facing each other. The blocking portion 462 may extend from the lower body 410 and may be disposed between the light-emitting portion 463 and the light-receiving portion of sensor 461. As previously described, when the lower body 410 rises in the positive Z-axis direction and the blocking portion 462 moves out from between the light-emitting portion 463 and the light-receiving portion of sensor 461, light from the light-emitting portion 463 may be incident on the light-receiving portion. Sensor 461 can then detect the light and determine that the distance between the intermediate body 420 and the lower body 410 has decreased.

[0094] For example, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 may have the same characteristics as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first robotic arm 101 shown has the same configuration.

[0095] Figures 8 to 12 The dummy part removal operation of the first robotic arm 101 according to the embodiment is shown.

[0096] Reference Figure 8 The first robotic arm 101 can be mounted on the base panel 10.

[0097] Subsequently, refer to Figure 9 The first robot arm 101 can descend (or lower) in the negative Z-axis direction. For example, the push rod 440 located at the lowest part of the first robot arm 101 can first contact the display panel DSP of the base panel 10.

[0098] Subsequently, refer to Figure 10While the push rod 440 contacts the display panel DSP, the first robot arm 101 can further descend (or lower) in the negative Z-axis direction. As a result, pressure can be applied to the push rod 440 in the positive Z-axis direction. Then, the lower body 410 connected to the push rod 440 can rise, thereby reducing the distance between the lower body 410 and the middle body 420. The sensor module 460 can detect when the distance between the lower body 410 and the middle body 420 reaches a preset reference distance, and can then send a first detection signal as the result of the detection to the control unit of the first robot arm 101. In response to the first detection signal, the control unit of the first robot arm 101 can operate the lever 321. For example, the lever 321 can be rotated toward the limiter 323 to its maximum angle. For example, the lever 321 can be rotated counterclockwise to its maximum angle. As a result, the dummy portion DUM of the base panel 10 can be clamped (or gripped) by the lever 321 and the limiter 323. In the embodiment, the dummy portion DUM is as follows: Figure 10 After the dummy unit DUM is clamped as shown, the first robotic arm 101 can additionally move horizontally (e.g., in the positive X-axis direction or negative X-axis direction) intersecting the direction of vertical movement of the first robotic arm 101 (e.g., the positive Z-axis direction or the negative Z-axis direction). For example, while clamping the dummy unit DUM, the first robotic arm 101 can move in the positive X-axis direction or the negative X-axis direction. See later. Figure 11 The dummy part (DUM) can be easily removed during the dummy part removal process. For example, as previously described, when the first robot arm 101 moves in the positive or negative X-axis direction, the push rod 440 can apply pressure to the display panel DSP while rotating in the positive or negative X-axis direction. Therefore, damage to the display panel DSP due to the movement of the push rod 440 can be prevented.

[0099] Subsequently, refer to Figure 11The first robotic arm 101 can rise (or ascend) in the positive Z-axis direction while holding the dummy part DUM. For example, since the push rod 440 is still in contact with and pressurizing the display panel DSP, the display panel DSP can remain in contact with the stage STG without being lifted in the positive Z-axis direction when the first robotic arm 101 rises (or ascends). Since the dummy part DUM rises (or ascends) in the positive Z-axis direction while the display panel DSP is pressurized in this way, the dummy part DUM and the display panel DSP can be easily separated. For example, the display panel DSP can be manufactured by removing the dummy part DUM from the base panel 10. Since the dummy part DUM is removed vertically (e.g., in the positive Z-axis direction) by the rising movement of the first robotic arm 101 in the positive Z-axis direction, leakage of the adhesive layer 12 can be minimized. For example, since the dummy part DUM is removed vertically rather than horizontally (e.g., in the positive X-axis direction or positive Y-axis direction), horizontal leakage of the half-cut adhesive layer 12 can be prevented.

[0100] Subsequently, refer to Figure 12 As the first robotic arm 101, which holds the dummy unit DUM, rises further in the positive Z-axis direction, the contact between the push rod 440 and the display panel DSP can be released. As a result, the pressure applied to the push rod 440 can be removed. Subsequently, the lower body 410 connected to the push rod 440 can be lowered, thereby increasing the distance between the lower body 410 and the intermediate body 420. Consequently, a blocking part 462 can be positioned between the light-emitting part and the light-receiving part of the sensor 461, thereby blocking light from the light-emitting part. The sensor module 460 can then send a second detection signal to the control unit of the first robotic arm 101. In response to the second detection signal, the control unit of the first robotic arm 101 can operate the lever 321. For example, the lever 321 can be rotated to its maximum angle away from the limiter 323. For example, the lever 321 can be rotated clockwise to its maximum angle. Then, the clamping force of the gripper 320 can be released, and the dummy unit DUM can be separated from the gripper 320.

[0101] For example, even after the clamping force of the clamp 320 is released, the dummy portion DUM (e.g., the dummy portion DUM detached from the base panel 10) may remain attached to the end of the lever 321 due to the adhesive material from the adhesive layer 12. For example, when the lever 321 rotates to its maximum angle away from the limiter 323 (e.g., when the lever 321 rotates to fully open the clamp 320), as the lever 321 passes between the first extension 331 and the second extension 332, the dummy portion DUM attached to the lever 321 may collide with (or be pushed by) the first extension 331 and the second extension 332. Such collision may cause the dummy portion DUM to separate from the lever 321.

[0102] Figure 13 A method for removing dummy parts in a dummy part removal apparatus 1000 for manufacturing a display device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0103] Reference Figure 13 The virtual part removal device 1000 may include a first robotic arm 101, a second robotic arm 102, a third robotic arm 103 and a fourth robotic arm 104.

[0104] The first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 may have the same characteristics as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The configuration of the first robotic arm 101 depicted in the figure is the same.

[0105] Each of the first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 may include a push rod 440 and a gripper 320. The gripper 320 may include a lever 321 and a limiter 323.

[0106] The base panel 10 may have a first corner defined by a bottom edge portion S1 and a left edge portion S2, a second corner defined by a bottom edge portion S1 and a right edge portion S3, a third corner defined by a top edge portion S4 and a left edge portion S2, and a fourth corner defined by a top edge portion S4 and a right edge portion S3.

[0107] A first robotic arm 101 may be disposed at a first corner of the base panel 10. The first robotic arm 101 may grip a dummy part DUM disposed at the first corner. After gripping the dummy part DUM located at the first corner, the first robotic arm 101 may move horizontally (e.g., in the negative Y-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located at the first corner is clamped as shown, as Figure 13 As shown, the first robotic arm 101 can move in the negative Y-axis direction.

[0108] A second robotic arm 102 may be disposed at a second corner of the base panel 10. The second robotic arm 102 can grip the dummy part DUM disposed at the second corner. After gripping the dummy part DUM located at the second corner, the second robotic arm 102 can move horizontally (e.g., in the negative Y-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located at the second corner is clamped as shown, as Figure 13 As shown, the second robotic arm 102 can move in the negative Y-axis direction.

[0109] A third robotic arm 103 may be disposed at the triangular portion of the base panel 10. The third robotic arm 103 can grip the dummy part DUM disposed at the third corner. After gripping the dummy part DUM located at the third corner, the third robotic arm 103 can move horizontally (e.g., in the negative X-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located at the third corner is clamped as shown, as Figure 13 As shown, the third robotic arm 103 can move in the negative X-axis direction.

[0110] A fourth robotic arm 104 may be disposed at the fourth corner of the base panel 10. The fourth robotic arm 104 may grip the dummy part DUM disposed at the fourth corner. After gripping the dummy part DUM located at the fourth corner, the fourth robotic arm 104 may move horizontally (e.g., in the positive X-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located at the fourth corner is clamped as shown, as Figure 13 As shown, the fourth robotic arm 104 can move in the positive X-axis direction.

[0111] The first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104 can simultaneously grip the dummy part DUM located at their respective corners.

[0112] Subsequently, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104, which hold the dummy DUM located at their respective corners, can move simultaneously in their respective directions. For example, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104, which hold the dummy DUM located at their respective corners, can move in a direction away from the display panel DSP.

[0113] After that, as Figure 11 As shown, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103 and the fourth robot arm 104 can rise (or ascend) simultaneously in the positive Z-axis direction while maintaining contact between their respective push rods 440 and the display panel DSP, so as to remove the dummy part DUM from the corresponding corner of the base panel 10.

[0114] After that, as Figure 12 As shown, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103 and the fourth robot arm 104 can be further raised (or lifted) in the positive Z-axis direction to release the contact between their respective push rods 440 and the display panel DSP, thereby removing the dummy part DUM attached to their respective levers 321.

[0115] Because the dummy portion DUM is removed vertically, it can be removed efficiently with a smaller number of robotic arms. For example, since the dummy portion DUM is removed by four robotic arms (i.e., the first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104), the area of ​​the dummy portion DUM held by the first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 is reduced, and therefore, leakage of the adhesive layer 12 can be minimized.

[0116] Figure 14 A method for removing dummy parts in a dummy part removal apparatus 1000 for manufacturing a display device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0117] Reference Figure 14 The virtual part removal device 1000 may include a first robotic arm 101, a second robotic arm 102, a third robotic arm 103 and a fourth robotic arm 104.

[0118] The first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 may have the same characteristics as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The configuration of the first robotic arm 101 depicted in the figure is the same.

[0119] Each of the first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 may include a push rod 440 and a gripper 320. The gripper 320 may include a lever 321 and a limiter 323.

[0120] exist Figure 14 In the base panel 10, there may be a first corner defined by the bottom edge portion S1 and the left edge portion S2, a second corner defined by the bottom edge portion S1 and the right edge portion S3, a third corner defined by the top edge portion S4 and the left edge portion S2, and a fourth corner defined by the top edge portion S4 and the right edge portion S3.

[0121] A first robotic arm 101 may be disposed on the left edge S2 of the base panel 10. The first robotic arm 101 may grip a dummy part DUM disposed on the left edge S2. After gripping the dummy part DUM located on the left edge S2, the first robotic arm 101 may move horizontally (e.g., in the negative X-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located on the left edge S2 is clamped as shown, Figure 14 As shown, the first robotic arm 101 can move in the negative X-axis direction.

[0122] A second robotic arm 102 may be mounted on the right edge S3 of the base panel 10. The second robotic arm 102 can grip the dummy part DUM mounted on the right edge S3. After gripping the dummy part DUM located on the right edge S3, the second robotic arm 102 can move horizontally (e.g., in the positive X-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located on the right edge S3 is clamped as shown, as Figure 14 As shown, the second robotic arm 102 can move in the positive X-axis direction.

[0123] A third robotic arm 103 may be disposed at the triangular portion of the base panel 10. The third robotic arm 103 can grip the dummy part DUM disposed at the third corner. After gripping the dummy part DUM located at the third corner, the third robotic arm 103 can move horizontally (e.g., in the negative X-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located at the third corner is clamped as shown, as Figure 14 As shown, the third robotic arm 103 can move in the negative X-axis direction.

[0124] A fourth robotic arm 104 may be disposed at the fourth corner of the base panel 10. The fourth robotic arm 104 may grip the dummy part DUM disposed at the fourth corner. After gripping the dummy part DUM located at the fourth corner, the fourth robotic arm 104 may move horizontally (e.g., in the positive X-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located at the fourth corner is clamped as shown, as Figure 14 As shown, the fourth robotic arm 104 can move in the positive X-axis direction.

[0125] The first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104 can simultaneously clamp the virtual part DUM positioned at the corresponding corner or edge.

[0126] Subsequently, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104, which hold the dummy DUM located at their respective corners or edges, can move simultaneously in their respective directions. For example, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104, which hold the dummy DUM located at their respective corners, can move in a direction away from the display panel DSP.

[0127] After that, as Figure 11As shown, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103 and the fourth robot arm 104 can rise (or ascend) simultaneously in the positive Z-axis direction while maintaining contact between their respective push rods 440 and the display panel DSP, so as to remove the dummy part DUM from the corresponding corner of the base panel 10.

[0128] After that, as Figure 12 As shown, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103 and the fourth robot arm 104 can be further raised (or lifted) in the positive Z-axis direction to release the contact between their respective push rods 440 and the display panel DSP, thereby removing the dummy part DUM attached to their respective levers 321.

[0129] Figure 15 A method for removing dummy parts in a dummy part removal apparatus 1000 for manufacturing a display device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0130] Reference Figure 15 The virtual part removal device 1000 may include a first robotic arm 101, a second robotic arm 102, a third robotic arm 103 and a fourth robotic arm 104.

[0131] The first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 may have the same characteristics as... Figure 6 and Figure 7 The configuration of the first robotic arm 101 depicted in the figure is the same.

[0132] Each of the first robotic arm 101, the second robotic arm 102, the third robotic arm 103, and the fourth robotic arm 104 may include a push rod 440 and a gripper 320. The gripper 320 may include a lever 321 and a limiter 323.

[0133] exist Figure 15 In the base panel 10, there may be a first corner defined by the bottom edge portion S1 and the left edge portion S2, a second corner defined by the bottom edge portion S1 and the right edge portion S3, a third corner defined by the top edge portion S4 and the left edge portion S2, and a fourth corner defined by the top edge portion S4 and the right edge portion S3.

[0134] A first robotic arm 101 may be disposed at a first corner. The first robotic arm 101 may grip a dummy part DUM disposed at the first corner. After gripping the dummy part DUM located at the first corner, the first robotic arm 101 may move horizontally (e.g., in the negative Y-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located at the first corner is clamped as shown, as Figure 15As shown, the first robotic arm 101 can move in the negative Y-axis direction.

[0135] A second robot arm 102 may be disposed at a second corner. The second robot arm 102 can grip the dummy part DUM disposed at the second corner. After gripping the dummy part DUM located at the second corner, the second robot arm 102 can move horizontally (e.g., in the negative Y-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located at the second corner is clamped as shown, as Figure 15 As shown, the second robotic arm 102 can move in the negative Y-axis direction.

[0136] A third robotic arm 103 may be disposed on the top edge S4 of the base panel 10. The third robotic arm 103 may grip a dummy part DUM disposed on the top edge S4. After gripping the dummy part DUM located on the top edge S4, the third robotic arm 103 may move horizontally (e.g., in the positive Y-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located on the top edge S4 is clamped as shown, as Figure 15 As shown, the third robotic arm 103 can move in the positive Y-axis direction.

[0137] A fourth robotic arm 104 may be disposed on the top edge S4 of the base panel 10. The fourth robotic arm 104 may grip the dummy part DUM disposed on the top edge S4. After gripping the dummy part DUM located on the top edge S4, the fourth robotic arm 104 may move horizontally (e.g., in the positive Y-axis direction). For example, in... Figure 10 After the dummy part DUM located on the top edge S4 is clamped as shown, as Figure 15 As shown, the fourth robotic arm 104 can move in the positive Y-axis direction.

[0138] The first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104 can simultaneously clamp the virtual part DUM positioned at the corresponding corner or edge.

[0139] Subsequently, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104, which hold the dummy DUM located at their respective corners or edges, can move simultaneously in their respective directions. For example, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103, and the fourth robot arm 104, which hold the dummy DUM located at their respective corners, can move in a direction away from the display panel DSP.

[0140] After that, as Figure 11As shown, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103 and the fourth robot arm 104 can rise (or ascend) simultaneously in the positive Z-axis direction while maintaining contact between their respective push rods 440 and the display panel DSP, so as to remove the dummy part DUM from the corresponding corner of the base panel 10.

[0141] After that, as Figure 12 As shown, the first robot arm 101, the second robot arm 102, the third robot arm 103 and the fourth robot arm 104 can be further raised (or lifted) in the positive Z-axis direction to release the contact between their respective push rods 440 and the display panel DSP, thereby removing the dummy part DUM attached to their respective levers 321.

[0142] Figure 16 This is a schematic perspective view of the first robotic arm 101 according to an embodiment, and Figure 17 and Figure 18 When viewed along the positive Z-axis Figure 16 A schematic rear view of the first robotic arm 101. For example, Figure 17 Is Figure 16 When the clamp 320 is fully closed, as observed in the positive Z-axis direction Figure 16 A schematic rear view of the first robotic arm 101, and Figure 18 Is Figure 16 When the clamp 320 is fully open and viewed in the positive Z-axis direction Figure 16 A schematic rear view of the first robotic arm 101.

[0143] Lever 321 may be rotatably connected to body 310 via link 322. Lever 321 may include fingers 321a and 321b. For example, lever 321 may include a first finger 321a and a second finger 321b arranged facing each other. A gap may be formed between the first finger 321a and the second finger 321b.

[0144] When lever 321 is rotated toward limiter 323 to its maximum angle (e.g., 90 degrees), the first finger 321a and the second finger 321b of lever 321 may face the first end and the second end of limiter 323, respectively. The first finger 321a may contact the first end of limiter 323, and the second finger 321b may contact the second end of limiter 323.

[0145] When the lever 321 rotates, the first finger 321a and the second finger 321b of the lever 321 can pass between the first extension 331 and the second extension 332 of the separator 330.

[0146] Figure 19 This is a schematic perspective view of the first robotic arm 101 according to an embodiment, and Figure 20 and Figure 21 When viewed along the positive Z-axis Figure 19 A schematic rear view of the first robotic arm 101. For example, Figure 20 Is Figure 19 When the clamp 320 is fully closed, as observed in the positive Z-axis direction Figure 19 A schematic rear view of the first robotic arm 101, and Figure 21 Is Figure 19 When the clamp 320 is fully open and viewed in the positive Z-axis direction Figure 19 A schematic rear view of the first robotic arm 101.

[0147] Separators 330a and 330b may be positioned on one side of limiter 323. For example, separators 330a and 330b may include a first separator 330a and a second separator 330b arranged facing each other. The first separator 330a may include a first extension 331a, a second extension 332a, and a connecting portion 333a. The connecting portion 333a of the first separator 330a may connect the first extension 331a and the second extension 332a of the first separator 330a. The first extension 331a, the second extension 332a, and the connecting portion 333a of the first separator 330a may be integral with each other. The second separator 330b may include a first extension 331b, a second extension 332b, and a connecting portion 333b. The connecting portion 333b of the second separator 330b may connect the first extension 331b and the second extension 332b of the second separator 330b. The first extension 331b, the second extension 332b, and the connecting part 333b of the second separator 330b can be integrated with each other.

[0148] Lever 321 may be rotatably connected to body 310 via link 322. Lever 321 may include fingers 321a and 321b. For example, lever 321 may include a first finger 321a and a second finger 321b arranged facing each other. A gap may be formed between the first finger 321a and the second finger 321b.

[0149] When lever 321 is rotated toward limiter 323 to its maximum angle (e.g., 90 degrees), the first finger 321a and the second finger 321b of lever 321 may face the first end and the second end of limiter 323, respectively. The first finger 321a may contact the first end of limiter 323, and the second finger 321b may contact the second end of limiter 323.

[0150] When the lever 321 rotates, the first finger 321a of the lever 321 can pass between the first extension 331a and the second extension 332a of the first separator 330a, and the second finger 321b can pass between the first extension 331b and the second extension 332b of the second separator 330b.

[0151] Figure 22 This is a schematic side view of the fixture 320 according to the embodiment.

[0152] Reference Figure 22 To improve the clamping force of the clamp 320, the facing ends of the lever 321 and the limiter 323 may respectively have raised and recessed patterns 32 and 33. For example, to provide a high surface roughness to the facing surfaces of the lever 321 and the limiter 323, the facing surfaces of the lever 321 and the limiter 323 may respectively have raised and recessed patterns 32 and 33. For example, the protrusions of the raised and recessed patterns 32 on the lever 321 and the recesses of the raised and recessed patterns 33 on the limiter 323 may be arranged to face each other, and the recesses of the raised and recessed patterns 32 on the lever 321 and the protrusions of the raised and recessed patterns 33 on the limiter 323 may be arranged to face each other. The raised and recessed patterns 32 and 33 may be formed, for example, by thermal spraying or sandblasting.

[0153] Figure 23 This is a schematic side view of a first robotic arm 101 according to another embodiment.

[0154] Figure 23 The first robotic arm 101 moves in the direction of the lever 321. Figure 7 The first robotic arm 101 is different, and the difference will be described in detail below.

[0155] Reference Figure 23 The lever 321 can move vertically (e.g., in the positive or negative Z-axis direction) to move away from or near (or even contact) the end of the limiter 323. For example, the moving axis 386 of the lever 321 can be inserted into the guide hole 356 of the body 310. The lever 321 can move vertically (e.g., in the positive or negative Z-axis direction) along the guide hole 356.

[0156] The guide hole 356 of the body 310 can extend vertically (e.g., in the positive Z-axis direction or the negative Z-axis direction).

[0157] Therefore, lever 321 can clamp the dummy part DUM by performing linear motion instead of rotational motion.

[0158] In one implementation, in response to a first detection signal, the control unit of the first robotic arm 101 can raise the lever 321. For example, the lever 321 can rise toward the limiter 323. For example, the lever 321 can move toward the limiter 323 in the positive Z-axis direction.

[0159] In one implementation, in response to a second detection signal, the control unit of the first robotic arm 101 can lower lever 321. For example, lever 321 can move away from limiter 323 in the negative Z-axis direction.

[0160] In concluding this detailed description, those skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations and modifications can be made to the preferred embodiments without substantially departing from the principles of this disclosure. Therefore, the preferred embodiments of this disclosure are used in a general and descriptive sense only and are not intended for limiting purposes.

Claims

1. A device for removing dummy parts in the manufacture of a display device, characterized in that, include: Support plate; A clamp is disposed on one side of the support plate; as well as A pressure booster, which is located on the other side of the support plate, The clamp includes a main body and a clamp disposed on the main body. The clamp includes: A lever, which is connected to the body; and A limiter, the limiter being disposed on the other side of the main body, and When the lever moves toward the limiter, the ends of the lever and the end of the limiter face each other.

2. The device for removing fictitious parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp also includes a separator disposed on one side of the limiter.

3. The device for removing fictitious parts according to claim 2, characterized in that, The separator includes: First extension; A second extension portion is disposed facing the first extension portion; and A connecting portion that connects the first extension portion and the second extension portion.

4. The device for removing fictitious parts according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lever is rotatably connected to the body between the first extension and the second extension.

5. The device for removing fictitious parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp also includes a first separator and a second separator located on one side of the limiter and facing each other.

6. The device for removing fictitious parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamp further includes a connecting rod having one side connected to the body via a rotating shaft and the other side connected to the lever.

7. The device for removing fictitious parts according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressurizer includes: Putter; The lower body is connected to the push rod; An intermediate body, which is disposed on the lower body and connected to the support plate; Upper body, the upper body being located on the middle body; and A pressure supply unit is disposed between the upper body and the lower body, passes through the intermediate body, and connects the upper body and the lower body.

8. The device for removing fictitious parts according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pressure supply unit includes: A housing having an end connected to the upper body and another end facing the lower body through the intermediate body; and A movable part having one end disposed in the housing and another end connected to the lower body.

9. The device for removing fictitious parts according to claim 7, characterized in that, The pressurizer also includes a sensor module for detecting changes in the distance between the intermediate body and the lower body.

10. A device for removing dummy parts in the manufacture of a display device, characterized in that, include: Support plate; A clamp is disposed on one side of the support plate; as well as A pressure booster, which is located on the other side of the support plate, The clamp includes a main body and a clamp disposed on the main body. The clamp includes: a lever connected to the body and moving in a linear direction, and a limiter disposed on the other side of the body. When the lever rises toward the limiter, the ends of the lever and the end of the limiter face each other.

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