Display device

Abstract

A display device is provided. The display device comprises a scan line arranged in a first direction, a data line arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and intersecting the scan line, and a plurality of unit pixel regions each having a plurality of subpixels that display different colors and are defined by the scan line and the data line, wherein a portion of the aperture region of at least one of the plurality of subpixels overlaps with a unit pixel region adjacent to the unit pixel region, and one side of the aperture region of the at least one subpixel extends in a third direction inclined with respect to each of the first direction and the second direction.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device. Background Technology

[0002] As the information society develops, the demand for display devices to show images is increasing in various forms. For example, display devices are being applied to a wide range of electronic devices, such as smartphones, digital cameras, laptop computers, navigation systems, and smart televisions.

[0003] The display device may be applied to a Center Information Display (CID) located on the instrument panel, center fascia, or dashboard of a vehicle. In this case, external light may be reflected from the display device and interfere with the driver's field of vision. Specifically, the display device may include multiple pixels, which are the smallest units that output light, and each of the multiple pixels may output light through an aperture area. For example, external light may interfere with the driver's field of vision by being reflected at the boundary of the pixel's aperture area. The problem to be solved

[0004] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a display device capable of reducing external light reflected at the boundaries of the aperture regions of each of a plurality of pixels.

[0005] The problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0006] A display device of one embodiment for solving the above problem comprises a scan line arranged in a first direction, a data line arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and intersecting the scan line, and a plurality of unit pixel regions each having a plurality of subpixels that display different colors and are defined by the scan line and the data line, wherein a portion of the aperture region of at least one subpixel among the plurality of subpixels overlaps with a unit pixel region adjacent to the unit pixel region, and one side of the aperture region of the at least one subpixel extends in a third direction inclined with respect to each of the first direction and the second direction.

[0007] Each of the above plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first to a third subpixel, and the first aperture region of the first subpixel and the second aperture region of the second subpixel may be disposed on one side of the third direction of the third aperture region of the third subpixel.

[0008] The first opening region is positioned on one side of the fourth direction of the second opening region, and the fourth direction may be perpendicular to the third direction.

[0009] A portion of the third aperture area may overlap with a unit pixel area adjacent to the other side of the first direction of the unit pixel area, and another portion of the third aperture area may overlap with a unit pixel area adjacent to one side of the second direction of the unit pixel area.

[0010] Each of the above plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first to a third subpixel, and the first aperture region of the first subpixel and the second aperture region of the second subpixel are positioned on the other side of the fourth direction of the third aperture region of the third subpixel, and the fourth direction may be perpendicular to the third direction.

[0011] The plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first unit pixel region and a second unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the first direction of the first unit pixel region, the first aperture region of the first unit pixel region is disposed on one side of the third direction of the second aperture region of the first unit pixel region, and the first aperture region of the second unit pixel region may be disposed on the other side of the fourth direction of the second aperture region of the second unit pixel region.

[0012] The plurality of unit pixel regions further include a third unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the second direction of the first unit pixel region, and a fourth unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the second direction of the second unit pixel region, wherein a part of the second aperture region of the first unit pixel region overlaps with the third unit pixel region, and a part of the first aperture region of the second unit pixel region may overlap with the fourth unit pixel region.

[0013] A portion of the third aperture area of ​​the third unit pixel area may overlap with the first unit pixel area, and another portion of the third aperture area of ​​the third unit pixel area may overlap with the fourth unit pixel area.

[0014] The above display device further comprises a first substrate having a plurality of unit pixel regions arranged thereon, and a second substrate facing the first substrate, wherein the plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first unit pixel region and a second unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the first direction of the first unit pixel region, the first unit pixel region includes first to third subpixels and a first spacer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, and the second unit pixel region may include first to third subpixels and a second spacer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate.

[0015] The first aperture area of ​​the first subpixel and the second aperture area of ​​the second subpixel of the first unit pixel area are positioned on the other side of the fourth direction of the third aperture area of ​​the third subpixel, the fourth direction is perpendicular to the third direction, the first aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area is positioned on one side of the third direction of the second aperture area, and the first spacer may be positioned between the first and third aperture areas of the first unit pixel area.

[0016] The first aperture area of ​​the first subpixel and the second aperture area of ​​the second subpixel are positioned on the other side of the fourth direction of the third aperture area of ​​the third subpixel, and the fourth direction is perpendicular to the third direction, and the first aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area is positioned on the other side of the fourth direction of the second aperture area, and the second spacer may be positioned on one side of the third direction of the second and third aperture areas of the second unit pixel area.

[0017] The plurality of unit pixel regions further include a third unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the second direction of the first unit pixel region, and a fourth unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the second direction of the second unit pixel region, wherein a portion of the second aperture region of the second subpixel of the first unit pixel region overlaps with the third unit pixel region, and a portion of the first aperture region of the first subpixel of the second unit pixel region overlaps with the fourth unit pixel region.

[0018] A portion of the third aperture area of ​​the third subpixel of the third unit pixel area may overlap with the first unit pixel area, and another portion of the third aperture area of ​​the third subpixel of the third unit pixel area may overlap with the fourth unit pixel area.

[0019] The above display device further comprises a first substrate having a plurality of unit pixel regions arranged thereon, and a second substrate facing the first substrate, wherein the plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first unit pixel region and a second unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the first direction of the first unit pixel region, the first unit pixel region includes first to third subpixels and first and second spacers disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, and the second unit pixel region may include first to third subpixels and third and fourth spacers disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate.

[0020] The first aperture region of the first subpixel and the second aperture region of the second subpixel are positioned on the other side of the fourth direction of the third aperture region of the third subpixel, and the fourth direction is perpendicular to the third direction, and the first aperture region of the first unit pixel region is positioned on one side of the third direction of the second aperture region of the first unit pixel region, and the first aperture region of the second unit pixel region may be positioned on the other side of the fourth direction of the second aperture region of the second unit pixel region.

[0021] The first spacer may be disposed on the other side of the second direction of the first aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area and on the other side of the first direction of the third aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area, and the second spacer may be disposed on one side of the first direction of the second aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area and on one side of the second direction of the third aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area.

[0022] The third spacer may be disposed on the other side of the second direction of the second aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area and on the other side of the first direction of the third aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area, and the fourth spacer may be disposed on one side of the first direction of the second aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area and on one side of the second direction of the third aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area.

[0023] The first opening area of ​​the first unit pixel area may include a center, a first protrusion protruding from the center toward one side of the third direction, a second protrusion protruding from the center toward the third opening area, and a third protrusion protruding from the center toward the opposite direction of the second protrusion.

[0024] The second opening area of ​​the first unit pixel area may include a center, a first protrusion protruding from the center toward the other side of the third direction, a second protrusion protruding from the center toward the third opening area, and a third protrusion protruding from the center toward the opposite direction of the second protrusion.

[0025] The third opening area of ​​the first unit pixel area may include a center, a first protrusion protruding from the center toward the first and second opening areas, a second protrusion protruding from the center toward the other side of the third direction, a third protrusion protruding from the center in the opposite direction of the first protrusion, and a fourth protrusion protruding from the center in the opposite direction of the second protrusion.

[0026] Each of the above plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first to a third subpixel, and the first aperture region of the first subpixel and the second aperture region of the second subpixel are disposed on the other side of the fourth direction of the third aperture region of the third subpixel, and the fourth direction is perpendicular to the third direction, and the third aperture region may include a center and a protrusion protruding from the lower corner of the center toward one side of the second direction.

[0027] The plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first unit pixel region and a second unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the first direction of the first unit pixel region, and one end of a protrusion of a third opening region of the first unit pixel region faces the second opening region of the first unit pixel region, and the other end perpendicular to one end of the protrusion of the third opening region may face the first opening region of the second unit pixel region.

[0028] The first unit pixel area may further include a first spacer surrounded by the first opening area, one end of the protrusion of the third opening area, and the left corner of the center of the third opening area.

[0029] The second unit pixel area may further include a second spacer enclosed by the right corner of the center of the third aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area, the other end of the protrusion of the third aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area, the second aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area, and the left corner of the center of the third aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area.

[0030] The plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first unit pixel region and a second unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the first direction of the first unit pixel region, and each of the first and second unit pixel regions includes a first to third subpixel, and the first aperture region of the first subpixel and the second aperture region of the second subpixel are disposed on the other side of the fourth direction of the third aperture region of the third subpixel, the fourth direction is perpendicular to the third direction, and the third aperture region may include one end extending from the center of gravity to one side of the third direction and the other end extending from the center of gravity to one side of the fourth direction.

[0031] The first and second aperture regions of the first unit pixel region may be positioned on the other side of the fourth direction at one end of the third aperture region of the first unit pixel region, and the first and second aperture regions of the second unit pixel region may be positioned on the other side of the third direction at the other end of the third aperture region of the first unit pixel region.

[0032] The plurality of unit pixel regions further include a third unit pixel region having first to third subpixels adjacent to one side of the second direction of the first unit pixel region, and the third unit pixel region may further include a first spacer surrounded by the second and third aperture regions of the first unit pixel region, the first aperture region of the second unit pixel region, and the third aperture region of the third unit pixel region.

[0033] A display device of one embodiment for solving the above problem comprises a scan line arranged in a first direction, a data line arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and intersecting the scan line, and a plurality of unit pixel regions each having a plurality of subpixels that display different colors and are defined by the scan line and the data line, wherein a portion of the aperture region of at least one subpixel among the plurality of subpixels overlaps with a unit pixel region adjacent to the unit pixel region, and the extension direction of at least one side of the aperture region of each of the plurality of subpixels intersects all boundaries of the unit pixel region at an acute angle.

[0034] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings. Effects of the invention

[0035] According to the display device of the embodiments, one side of the aperture region of each of the plurality of subpixels and the scan line may intersect each other in an offset manner on a plane. For example, one side of the aperture region of each of the plurality of subpixels may not be parallel to the scan line on a plane, and may not intersect the scan line at a right angle on a plane. In addition, a part of at least one aperture region among the plurality of aperture regions of the subpixel may extend beyond the corresponding unit pixel region and overlap with an adjacent unit pixel region. Accordingly, the display device can maximize the aperture ratio of each of the plurality of subpixels while minimizing external light reflected at the boundary of the aperture region.

[0036] The effects according to the embodiments are not limited to those exemplified above, and a wider variety of effects are included in this specification. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0037] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a display device according to one embodiment. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the display device of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a plan view showing the display panel of Figure 2. Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the display panel of Figure 2. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment. FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I' of Figure 7. FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment. Figure 10 is an enlarged view of a plurality of unit pixel areas of Figure 9. FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment. Figure 12 is an enlarged view of a plurality of unit pixel areas of Figure 11. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment. FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment. FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment. FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment. FIG. 17 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment. FIG. 18 is a drawing showing an example of a display device according to one embodiment applied to a vehicle. FIG. 19 is a drawing showing another example in which a display device according to one embodiment is applied to a vehicle. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0038] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0039] When elements or layers are referred to as being "on" another element or layer, this includes cases where another layer or element is interposed directly on or in the middle of another element. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals refer to the same components. Shapes, sizes, ratios, angles, numbers, etc., disclosed in the drawings for describing embodiments are exemplary and therefore the invention is not limited to the depicted details.

[0040] Although terms such as "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various components, it goes without saying that these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component from another. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first component mentioned below may also be the second component within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0041] The features of each of the various embodiments of the present invention may be combined or combined with one another, either partially or wholly, and may technically enable various interlocking and operation. Each embodiment may be implemented independently of one another or may be implemented together in an associated relationship.

[0042] Specific embodiments will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0043] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a display device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the display device of FIG. 1.

[0044] In this specification, “top,” “top,” and “top surface” refer to the upward direction relative to the display device, i.e., the Z-axis direction, and “bottom,” “bottom,” and “bottom surface” refer to the downward direction relative to the display device, i.e., the direction opposite to the Z-axis direction. Additionally, “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down” refer to the direction when viewing the display device from a planar perspective. For example, “left” refers to the direction opposite to the X-axis direction, “right” refers to the X-axis direction, “up” refers to the Y-axis direction, and “down” refers to the direction opposite to the Y-axis direction.

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the display device (10) is a device for displaying video or still images and can be used as a display screen for various products such as televisions, laptops, monitors, billboards, and the Internet of Things (IOT), as well as portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, tablet PCs, smart watches, watch phones, mobile communication terminals, electronic notebooks, electronic books, PMPs (Portable Multimedia Players), navigation systems, and UMPCs (Ultra Mobile PCs).

[0046] The display device (10) may be formed in a rectangular shape on a plane. For example, the display device (10) may have a rectangular planar shape having a long side in the first direction (X-axis direction) and a short side in the second direction (Y-axis direction). The corner where the long side in the first direction (X-axis direction) and the short side in the second direction (Y-axis direction) meet may be formed at a right angle or rounded to have a predetermined curvature. The planar shape of the display device (10) is not limited to a rectangle and may be formed as other polygons, circles, or ellipses. For example, the display device (10) may be formed flat, but is not necessarily limited thereto. As another example, the display device (10) may be formed to be bent with a predetermined curvature.

[0047] The display device (10) may include a cover window (100), a touch detection device (200), a display panel (300), a panel lower member (400), and a lower cover (800).

[0048] A cover window (100) may be positioned on the upper surface of a display panel (300) to cover the upper surface of the display panel (300). The cover window (100) may protect the upper surface of the display panel (300). For example, the cover window (100) may be attached to a touch sensing device (200) via an adhesive member. The adhesive member may be an optically cleared adhesive film (OCA) or an optically cleared resin (OCR).

[0049] The cover window (100) may include a transparent portion that displays an image of the display panel (300) and a light-blocking portion corresponding to an area other than the transparent portion. The light-blocking portion of the cover window (100) may be formed to be opaque so that unnecessary components other than the image of the display panel (300) are not visible to the user. Alternatively, the light-blocking portion of the cover window (100) may be formed as a decorative layer having a pattern that is visible to the user when no image is displayed. For example, the light-blocking portion of the cover window (100) may include a company logo or a pattern of various characters.

[0050] For example, the cover window (100) may be made of glass, sapphire, or plastic, but is not necessarily limited thereto. The cover window (100) may be formed rigid or flexible.

[0051] A touch detection device (200) may be placed between a cover window (100) and a display panel (300). The touch detection device (200) can detect the user's touch location and may be implemented in a capacitive method or an infrared method, such as a self-capacitance method or a mutual capacitance method.

[0052] The touch detection device (200) may be disposed on the upper substrate of the display panel (300). Alternatively, the touch detection device (200) may be formed integrally with the display panel (300). In this case, the upper substrate of the display panel (300) may be omitted, and the touch detection device (200) may be formed on the sealing film of the display panel (300). For example, the touch detection device (200) may further include a pressure sensor capable of detecting user pressure.

[0053] For example, the display device (10) may further include a polarizing film disposed on the touch detection device (200) to prevent external light from being reflected by the lines of the touch detection device (200) or the lines of the display panel (300) and thereby reducing the visibility of the image displayed by the display panel (300).

[0054] The touch detection device (200) may include a touch circuit board (210) and a touch driving unit (220).

[0055] A touch circuit board (210) may be disposed on one side of a touch detection device (200). For example, the touch circuit board (210) may be attached to pads provided on one side of the touch detection device (200) via an anisotropic conductive film. The touch circuit board (210) may include a touch connection terminal, and the touch connection terminal may be connected to a connector of a display circuit board (310). The touch circuit board (210) may be a flexible printed circuit board or a chip on film.

[0056] The touch driving unit (220) can apply touch driving signals to the touch detection device (200), receive detection signals from the touch detection device (200), and analyze the detection signals to calculate the user's touch location. The touch driving unit (220) can be formed as an integrated circuit and mounted on the touch circuit board (210).

[0057] The display panel (300) may include a display circuit board (310) and a display driving unit (320).

[0058] The display circuit board (310) may be attached to one side of the display panel (300). For example, one end of the display circuit board (310) may be attached to pads provided on one side of the display panel (300) via an anisotropic conductive film. The other end of the display circuit board (310) may be attached to the lower surface of the panel lower member (400) via an adhesive member. The touch circuit board (210) and the display circuit board (310) may be flexible printed circuit boards and may be bent from the top to the bottom of the display panel (300). The display circuit board (310) may be connected to the touch connection terminal of the touch circuit board (210) via a connector.

[0059] The display driver (320) can supply signals and voltages to drive the display panel (300) through the display circuit board (310). For example, the display driver (320) can receive digital video data and timing signals from the outside, convert the digital video data into analog positive / negative data voltages, and supply them to the data lines through the pads. The display driver (320) can supply scan control signals to control the scan driver through the scan control lines. Additionally, the display driver (320) can supply power voltages required to drive the subpixels of the display panel (300) to the pads.

[0060] The display driving unit (320) may be formed as an integrated circuit and mounted on the display circuit board (310), but is not necessarily limited thereto. For example, the display driving unit (320) may be attached to one side of the display panel (300).

[0061] A panel lower member (400) may be disposed on the lower surface of a display panel (300). For example, the panel lower member (400) may include at least one of a heat dissipation layer for efficiently dissipating heat from the display panel (300), an electromagnetic shielding layer for shielding electromagnetic waves, a light-blocking layer for blocking light incident from the outside, and a buffer layer for absorbing shock from the outside.

[0062] The lower cover (800) may be placed on the lower part of the panel lower member (400). The lower cover (800) may form the lower surface of the display device (10). The lower cover (800) may be formed like a bowl to accommodate the display panel (300). The side walls of the lower cover (800) may be in contact with the edge of the cover window (100). In this case, the side walls of the lower cover (800) may be attached to the edge of the cover window (100) through an adhesive member.

[0063] The lower cover (800) may be fastened to the panel lower member (400) through a fastening member such as a screw, or attached to the panel lower member (400) through an adhesive member such as an adhesive or adhesive tape. The lower cover (800) may include plastic and / or metal. The lower cover (800) may include stainless steel (SUS) or aluminum (Al) to enhance the heat dissipation effect.

[0064] FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the display panel of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the display panel of FIG. 2.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, a display panel (300) may include a display area (DA) in which subpixels (SP) are formed to display an image, and a non-display area (NDA) which is a peripheral area of ​​the display area (DA). The display area (DA) may include subpixels (SP), scan lines (SL), light emission control lines (EML), data lines (DL), and voltage supply lines (VL) connected to the subpixels (SP). The scan lines (SL) and the light emission control lines (EML) may be formed parallel to each other in a first direction (X-axis direction), and the data lines (DL) and the voltage supply lines (VL) may be formed parallel to each other in a second direction (Y-axis direction) that intersects the first direction (X-axis direction).

[0066] Each of the subpixels (SP) may be connected to at least one scan line (SL), at least one data line (DL), at least one light emission control line (EML), and at least one voltage supply line (VL). In FIG. 3, each of the subpixels (SP) may be connected to two scan lines (SL), one data line (DL), one light emission control line (EML), and one voltage supply line (VL), but is not necessarily limited thereto. As another example, each of the subpixels (SP) may be connected to three scan lines (SL).

[0067] Each of the subpixels (SP) may include a driving transistor, at least one switching transistor, a light-emitting element, and at least one capacitor. The switching transistor may be turned on when a scan signal is applied from a scan line (SL), thereby allowing a data voltage of a data line (DL) to be applied to the gate electrode of the driving transistor. The driving transistor may supply a driving current to the light-emitting element according to the data voltage applied to the gate electrode, and the light-emitting element may emit light having a predetermined brightness according to the magnitude of the driving current. For example, the driving transistor and at least one switching transistor may be thin film switching transistors. The light-emitting element may be an organic light-emitting diode comprising a first electrode, an organic light-emitting layer, and a second electrode. The capacitor may maintain a constant data voltage applied to the gate electrode of the driving transistor.

[0068] The non-display area (NDA) may be defined as an area extending from the outside of the display area (DA) to the edge of the display panel (300). The non-display area (NDA) may include a scan driver (510) that applies scan signals to scan lines (SL), a light emission control driver (520) that applies emission signals to light emission control lines (EML), fan-out lines (FL) between data lines (DL) and pads (DP), and pads (DP) connected to the display driver (320). For example, the pads (DP) may be placed on one side edge of the display panel (300).

[0069] The display panel (300) may include a scan drive unit (510) and a light emission control drive unit (520).

[0070] The scan driver (510) can generate scan signals based on the scan control signal (SCS) and output the scan signals sequentially to the scan lines (SL). The light emission control driver (520) can generate emission signals according to the light emission control signal (ECS) and output the emission signals sequentially to the light emission control lines (EML).

[0071] Each of the scan driving unit (510) and the light emission control driving unit (520) may include a plurality of thin-film transistors. The scan driving unit (510) and the light emission control driving unit (520) may be formed on the same layer as the thin-film transistors of the subpixels (SP). In FIG. 3, the scan driving unit (510) may be positioned to the left of the non-display area (NDA) and the light emission control driving unit (520) may be positioned to the right of the non-display area (NDA), but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0072] In FIG. 4, the display driving unit (320) may include a timing control unit (321), a data driving unit (322), and a power supply unit (323).

[0073] The timing control unit (321) can receive digital video data (DATA) and timing signals from the display circuit board (310). Based on the timing signals, the timing control unit (321) can generate a data control signal (DCS) that controls the operation timing of the data driving unit (322), generate a scan control signal (SCS) that controls the operation timing of the scan driving unit (510), and generate a light emission control signal (ECS) that controls the operation timing of the light emission control driving unit (520). The timing control unit (321) can supply the digital video data (DATA) and the data control signal (DCS) to the data driving unit (322). The timing control unit (321) can supply the scan control signal (SCS) to the scan driving unit (510) through a plurality of first scan control lines (SCL1) and supply the light emission control signal (ECS) to the light emission control driving unit (520) through a plurality of second scan control lines (SCL2).

[0074] The data driver (322) can convert digital video data (DATA) into analog positive / negative data voltages and supply them to data lines (DL) through fan-out lines (FL). The scan signals of the scan driver (510) can select subpixels (SP) to which data voltage is to be supplied, and the data driver (322) can supply data voltage to the selected subpixels (SP).

[0075] The power supply unit (323) can generate a first driving voltage and supply it to the voltage supply line (VL). The power supply unit (323) can generate a second driving voltage and supply it to the cathode electrode of each light-emitting element of the subpixels (SP). Here, the first driving voltage may be a high potential voltage for driving the light-emitting element, and the second driving voltage may be a low potential voltage for driving the light-emitting element. For example, the first driving voltage may have a higher potential than the second driving voltage.

[0076] FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to one embodiment.

[0077] Referring to FIG. 5, the display area (DA) of the display panel (300) may include a plurality of unit pixel areas. For example, the plurality of unit pixel areas may include a first-1 unit pixel area to a fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) arranged in 4 rows and 4 columns. The display area (DA) may include more unit pixel areas as the resolution of the display device (10) increases. Accordingly, the display area (DA) may include a plurality of unit pixel areas arranged in p rows and q columns (p, q are natural numbers) according to the resolution of the display device (10).

[0078] Each of the 1-1 unit pixel area to the 4-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) may include a plurality of subpixels displaying different colors. The plurality of subpixels may be formed by the intersection of n (n is a natural number) data lines (DL) and m (m is a natural number) scan lines (SL). A single unit pixel area may accommodate a pixel circuit for each of the plurality of subpixels. The pixel circuit may include a driving transistor, at least one switching transistor, and at least one capacitor to drive a light-emitting element for each of the plurality of subpixels.

[0079] For example, a single unit pixel area may include a red subpixel, a green subpixel, and a blue subpixel. Each of the red subpixel, the green subpixel, and the blue subpixel may receive a data signal containing grayscale information of red, green, or blue light from a data driver (322) and output light of the corresponding color.

[0080] Each of the 1-1 unit pixel area to the 4-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) may include a 1st to 3rd subpixel. For example, the 1st subpixel may be a red subpixel, the 2nd subpixel may be a green subpixel, and the 3rd subpixel may be a blue subpixel, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0081] A first subpixel may include a first aperture region (OR), a second subpixel may include a second aperture region (OG), and a third subpixel may include a third aperture region (OB). The first to third aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) may be defined by a pixel defining film. Each of the first to third subpixels may have a light-emitting layer disposed in each of the first to third aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) to emit light of a specific wavelength band. The size of each of the first to third aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) may be adjusted to realize white light by mixing the light emitted from each of the plurality of light-emitting layers. The first to third subpixels may have aperture regions of different sizes to realize white light. For example, the size of the third aperture region (OB) may be larger than the size of the first or second aperture region (OR, OG), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0082] The first aperture region (OR) and the second aperture region (OG) of each of the 1-1 unit pixel region to the 4-4 unit pixel region (UP11~UP44) may be arranged side by side on the upper left side of the third aperture region (OB). The first aperture region (OR) may be arranged on the upper right side of the second aperture region (OG). For example, the first aperture region (OR) may overlap with the corresponding unit pixel region to output red light.

[0083] A portion of the second aperture area (OG) may overlap with the corresponding unit pixel area, and another portion of the second aperture area (OG) may overlap with the unit pixel area adjacent to the left of the corresponding unit area to output green light. For example, the pixel circuit of the second subpixel of the first-second unit pixel area (UP12) and a portion of the second aperture area (OG) may be placed within the first-second unit pixel area (UP12), and another portion of the second aperture area (OG) may overlap with the first-first unit pixel area (UP11).

[0084] A portion of the third aperture area (OB) may overlap with the corresponding unit pixel area, another portion of the third aperture area (OB) may overlap with the unit pixel area adjacent to the right of the corresponding unit pixel area, and the remaining portion of the third aperture area (OB) may overlap with the unit pixel area adjacent to the lower side of the corresponding unit pixel area to output blue light. For example, the pixel circuit of the third sub-pixel of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and a portion of the third aperture area (OB) may be placed within the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), another portion of the third aperture area (OB) may overlap with the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12), and the remaining portion of the third aperture area (OB) may overlap with the second-1 unit pixel area (UP21).

[0085] In this way, a portion of the aperture area of ​​at least one subpixel among the first to third subpixels may overlap with the unit pixel area adjacent to the corresponding unit pixel area. A portion of at least one aperture area among the plurality of aperture areas (OR, OG, OB) of the subpixel may overlap with the unit pixel area adjacent to the corresponding unit pixel area. Accordingly, the display device (10) can improve the image quality of the display device (10) by maximizing the aperture ratio of the unit pixel area.

[0086] The first and second opening regions (OR, OG) may be positioned between the extensions of both sides of the third opening region (OB). For example, the first and second opening regions (OR, OG) may be positioned parallel to each other between the extensions of the lower-left and upper-right sides of the third opening region (OB). The long side of each of the first and second opening regions (OR, OG) may be parallel to the extensions of the lower-left and upper-right sides of the third opening region (OB). One side of the third opening region (OB) may face the short side of each of the first and second opening regions (OR, OG).

[0087] For example, the third opening area (OB) may be a square, and the first and second opening areas (OR, OG) may be rectangles smaller than the third opening area (OB), but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0088] The distance (Lr) between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR) of the 3-1 unit pixel area (UP31) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR) of the 3-2 unit pixel area (UP32) may be the same as the distance (Lr) between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR) of the 3-1 unit pixel area (UP31) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR) of the 4-1 unit pixel area (UP41) (Lr=Lr). Accordingly, the first aperture areas (OR) of each of the 1-1 unit pixel area to the 4-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) are arranged at uniform intervals, thereby enabling uniform image quality.

[0089] The distance (Lg) between the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG) of the third-3 unit pixel area (UP33) and the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG) of the third-4 unit pixel area (UP34) may be the same as the distance (Lg) between the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG) of the third-3 unit pixel area (UP33) and the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG) of the fourth-3 unit pixel area (UP43) (Lg=Lg). Therefore, the second aperture regions (OG) of each of the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) are arranged at uniform intervals, thereby enabling uniform image quality.

[0090] The distance (Lb) between the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB) of the first-3 unit pixel area (UP13) and the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB) of the first-4 unit pixel area (UP14) may be the same as the distance (Lb) between the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB) of the first-3 unit pixel area (UP13) and the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB) of the second-3 unit pixel area (UP23) (Lb=Lb). Accordingly, the third aperture areas (OB) of each of the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) are arranged at uniform intervals, thereby enabling uniform image quality.

[0091] One side of the aperture area (OR, OG, OB) of at least one of the first to third subpixels may intersect the scan line (SL) at a predetermined angle. The first aperture area (OR) and the scan line (SL) may intersect at a first angle (θ1) that is neither horizontal nor vertical, the second aperture area (OG) and the scan line (SL) may intersect at a second angle (θ2), and the third aperture area (OB) and the scan line (SL) may intersect at a third angle (θ3). For example, the plane angle (e.g., θ1, θ2, or θ3) between one side of the aperture area of ​​at least one of the first to third aperture areas (OR, OG, OB) and the scan line (SL) may be 45 degrees. The long and short sides of the first opening area (OR) and the second opening area (OG) may intersect the scan line (SL) at a 45-degree angle, and one side of the third opening area (OB) may intersect the scan line (SL) at a 45-degree angle.

[0092] In this way, one side of each of the aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) of the plurality of subpixels and the scan line (SL) may intersect each other in a staggered manner on a plane. For example, one side of each of the aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) of the plurality of subpixels may not be parallel to the scan line (SL) on a plane, and may not intersect the scan line (SL) at a right angle on a plane. Accordingly, the display device (10) can minimize external light reflected at the boundaries of the aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) (for example, between the pixel defining film and the aperture region).

[0093] FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel regions of a display device according to another embodiment. The plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 6 differ from the plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 5 in the arrangement of the first to third aperture regions (OR, OG, OB), and configurations identical to the above-described configuration will be briefly described or omitted.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 6, the first aperture area (OR1, OR2) and the second aperture area (OG1, OG2) of each of the 1-1 unit pixel area to the 4-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) may be arranged side by side on the lower left side of the third aperture area (OB1, OB2). The first aperture area (OR1) of the 1-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may be arranged on the upper left side of the second aperture area (OG1) of the 1-1 unit pixel area (UP11), and the first aperture area (OR2) of the 1-2 unit pixel area (UP12) may be arranged on the lower left side of the second aperture area (OG2) of the 1-2 unit pixel area (UP12). The arrangement structure of the 1-1 to 3 aperture areas (OR, OG, OB) may be arranged regularly by grouping two adjacent unit pixel areas into one.

[0095] The first aperture area (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) is positioned within the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and can output red light. The pixel circuit of the first subpixel of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) and a part of the first aperture area (OR2) can be positioned within the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12), and another part of the first aperture area (OR2) can overlap with the second-2 unit pixel area (UP22).

[0096] A pixel circuit of a second subpixel of a first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and a part of a second aperture area (OG1) may be placed within the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), and another part of the second aperture area (OG1) may overlap with the second-1 unit pixel area (UP21). The second aperture area (OG2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) is placed within the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) and can output green light.

[0097] A pixel circuit of a third subpixel of a second-1 unit pixel area (UP21) and a part of a third aperture area (OB) may be placed within the second-1 unit pixel area (UP21), another part of the third aperture area (OB) may overlap with the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), and the remaining part of the third aperture area (OB) may overlap with the second-2 unit pixel area (UP22).

[0098] In this way, a portion of the aperture area of ​​at least one subpixel among the first to third subpixels may overlap with the unit pixel area adjacent to the corresponding unit pixel area. A portion of at least one aperture area among the plurality of aperture areas (OR, OG, OB) of the subpixel may overlap with the unit pixel area adjacent to the corresponding unit pixel area. Accordingly, the display device (10) can improve the image quality of the display device (10) by maximizing the aperture ratio of the unit pixel area.

[0099] The first and second aperture regions (OR1, OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) may be positioned between the extensions of both sides of the third aperture region (OB1). For example, the first and second aperture regions (OR1, OG1) may be positioned parallel to each other between the extensions of the upper-left and lower-right sides of the third aperture region (OB1). The long side of each of the first and second aperture regions (OR1, OG1) may be parallel to the extensions of the upper-left and lower-right sides of the third aperture region (OB1). One side of the third aperture region (OB1) may face the short side of each of the first and second aperture regions (OR1, OG1).

[0100] The first and second aperture regions (OR2, OG2) of the first-second unit pixel region (UP12) may be positioned between the extensions of both sides of the third aperture region (OB2). For example, the first and second aperture regions (OR2, OG2) may be positioned parallel to each other between the extensions of the upper-left and lower-right sides of the third aperture region (OB2). The long side of each of the first and second aperture regions (OR1, OG1) may be parallel to the lower-left or upper-right side of the third aperture region (OB1).

[0101] For example, the third opening area (OB1, OB2) may be a square, and the first and second opening areas (OR1, OR2, OG1, OG2) may be rectangles smaller than the third opening area (OB1, OB2), but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0102] The distance (Lr2) between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the 3-1 unit pixel area (UP31) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR2) of the 3-2 unit pixel area (UP32) may be longer than the distance (Lr1) between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the 3-1 unit pixel area (UP31) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the 4-1 unit pixel area (UP41) (Lr2 > Lr1).

[0103] The first aperture area (OR1, OR2) can be regularly arranged by grouping two adjacent unit pixel areas into one. For example, the distance between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the first-3 unit pixel area (UP13) may be the same as the distance between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the third-1 unit pixel area (UP31). Accordingly, the first aperture area (OR1, OR2) of each of the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) can achieve uniform image quality by regularly arranging two adjacent unit pixel areas into one group.

[0104] The distance (Lg2) between the center of gravity of the second aperture area (OG1) of the third-third unit pixel area (UP33) and the center of gravity of the second aperture area (OG2) of the third-fourth unit pixel area (UP34) may be longer than the distance (Lg1) between the center of gravity of the second aperture area (OG1) of the third-third unit pixel area (UP33) and the center of gravity of the second aperture area (OG1) of the fourth-third unit pixel area (UP43) (Lg2 > Lg1).

[0105] The second aperture region (OG1, OG2) can be regularly arranged by grouping two adjacent unit pixel regions into one. For example, the distance between the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) and the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG1) of the first-3 unit pixel region (UP13) may be the same as the distance between the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) and the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG1) of the third-1 unit pixel region (UP31). Accordingly, the second aperture region (OG1, OG2) of each of the first-1 unit pixel region to the fourth-4 unit pixel region (UP11~UP44) can achieve uniform image quality by regularly arranging two adjacent unit pixel regions into one group.

[0106] The distance (Lb) between the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB1) of the first-3 unit pixel area (UP13) and the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB2) of the first-4 unit pixel area (UP14) may be the same as the distance (Lb) between the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB1) of the first-3 unit pixel area (UP13) and the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB1) of the second-3 unit pixel area (UP23) (Lb=Lb). Accordingly, the third aperture areas (OB1, OB2) of each of the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) are arranged at uniform intervals, thereby enabling uniform image quality.

[0107] One side of the aperture area (OR, OG, OB) of at least one of the first to third subpixels may intersect the scan line (SL) at a predetermined angle. The first aperture area (OR) and the scan line (SL) may intersect at a first angle (θ1) that is neither horizontal nor vertical, the second aperture area (OG) and the scan line (SL) may intersect at a second angle (θ2), and the third aperture area (OB) and the scan line (SL) may intersect at a third angle (θ3). For example, the plane angle (e.g., θ1, θ2, or θ3) between one side of the aperture area of ​​at least one of the first to third aperture areas (OR, OG, OB) and the scan line (SL) may be 45 degrees. The long and short sides of the first opening area (OR) and the second opening area (OG) may intersect the scan line (SL) at a 45-degree angle, and one side of the third opening area (OB) may intersect the scan line (SL) at a 45-degree angle.

[0108] In this way, one side of each of the aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) of the plurality of subpixels and the scan line (SL) may intersect each other in a staggered manner on a plane. For example, one side of each of the aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) of the plurality of subpixels may not be parallel to the scan line (SL) on a plane, and may not intersect the scan line (SL) at a right angle on a plane. Accordingly, the display device (10) can minimize external light reflected at the boundaries of the aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) (for example, between the pixel defining film and the aperture region).

[0109] FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel regions of a display device according to another embodiment. The plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 7 further include first and second spacers (S1, S2) in the plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 6, and configurations identical to the above-described configuration will be briefly described or omitted.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 7, each of the 1-1 unit pixel area to the 4-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) may include 1 to 3 subpixels.

[0111] The first subpixel of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may include a first aperture area (OR1), the second subpixel may include a second aperture area (OG1), and the third subpixel may include a third aperture area (OB1).

[0112] The first subpixel of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) may include a first aperture area (OR2), the second subpixel may include a second aperture area (OG2), and the third subpixel may include a third aperture area (OB2).

[0113] The first to third aperture areas (OR1 OG1 OB1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and the first to third aperture areas (OR2, OG2, OB2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) can be arranged in the same way as the first to third aperture areas (OR1, OR2, OG1, OG2, OB1, OB2) shown in FIG. 6.

[0114] The first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may further include a first spacer (S1). The first spacer (S1) may be positioned between the first aperture area (OR1) and the third aperture area (OB1). For example, one end of the first spacer (S1) may be positioned between the first aperture area (OR1) and the third aperture area (OB1), and the other end of the first spacer (S1) may extend from the one end toward the upper left side.

[0115] The long side direction of the first spacer (S1) may be perpendicular to the long side direction of the first aperture area (OR1) or the second aperture area (OG1). The first spacer (S1) can mitigate the impact transmitted to the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and improve the durability of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11).

[0116] The first-second unit pixel area (UP12) may further include a second spacer (S2). The second spacer (S2) may be positioned on the upper-left side of the second aperture area (OG2) and the third aperture area (OB2). For example, one end of the second spacer (S2) may be positioned on the upper-left side of the second aperture area (OG2), and the other end of the second spacer (S2) may be positioned on the upper-left side of the third aperture area (OB2). Additionally, one end of the second spacer (S2) may be positioned between the second aperture area (OG2) of the first-second unit pixel area (UP12) and the third aperture area (OB1) of the first-first unit pixel area (UP11).

[0117] The long side direction of the second spacer (S2) may be perpendicular to the long side direction of the first opening area (OR2) or the second opening area (OG2). The long side direction of the second spacer (S2) may be perpendicular to the long side direction of the first spacer (S1). The second spacer (S2) can mitigate the impact transmitted to the first-second unit pixel area (UP12) and supplement the durability of the first-second unit pixel area (UP12).

[0118] The distance (Ls) between the center of gravity of the first spacer (S1) of the second-third unit pixel area (UP23) and the center of gravity of the second spacer (S2) of the second-fourth unit pixel area (UP24) may be the same as the distance (Ls) between the center of gravity of the first spacer (S1) of the second-third unit pixel area (UP23) and the center of gravity of the first spacer (S1) of the third-third unit pixel area (UP33) (Ls=Ls). The arrangement structure of the first and second spacers (S1, S2) may be arranged regularly by grouping two adjacent unit pixel areas into one. Accordingly, the first or second spacer (S1, S2) of each of the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) can stably support the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) to improve the durability of the display device (10).

[0119] The long sides of the first and second spacers (S1, S2) may intersect the scan line (SL) at a predetermined angle that is neither horizontal nor vertical. The plane angle between the long side of the first or second spacer (S1, S2) and the scan line (SL) may be 45 degrees.

[0120] In this way, one side of each of the aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) of the plurality of unit pixel regions and the scan line (SL) may intersect each other in a plane. The first or second spacer (S1, S2) of each of the plurality of unit pixel regions may intersect each other in a plane with the scan line (SL). Accordingly, the first and second spacers (S1, S2) can improve the durability and reliability of the display device (10) without reducing the aperture ratio of the first to third aperture regions (OR, OG, OB).

[0121] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-I' of Figure 7.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 8, the display panel (300) may include a first substrate (SUB1), a buffer layer (BF), first to third transistors (T1, T2, T3), a gate insulating film (GI), an interlayer insulating film (ILD), a protective layer (PAS), first and second connecting electrodes (CE1, CE2), a planarization layer (OC), first and second light-emitting elements (EL1, EL2), a pixel defining film (PDL), a first spacer (S1), an encapsulation layer (TFE), and a second substrate (SUB2).

[0123] The first substrate (SUB1) may be a base substrate and may be made of an insulating material such as a polymer resin. For example, the first substrate (SUB1) may be a rigid substrate. As another example, the first substrate (SUB1) may be a flexible substrate capable of bending, folding, rolling, etc. If the first substrate (SUB1) is a flexible substrate, it may be formed of polyimide (PI), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0124] A buffer layer (BF) may be disposed on a first substrate (SUB1). The buffer layer (BF) may be made of an inorganic film capable of preventing the penetration of air or moisture. For example, the buffer layer (BF) may include a plurality of inorganic films stacked alternately. The buffer layer (BF) may be made of a multilayer film in which at least one inorganic film among a silicon nitride layer, a silicon oxynitride layer, a silicon oxide layer, a titanium oxide layer, and an aluminum oxide layer is stacked alternately, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0125] The first transistor (T1) may be placed on a buffer layer (BF) and may form a pixel circuit of the first subpixel. For example, the first transistor (T1) may be a driving transistor or a switching transistor of the first subpixel. The first transistor (T1) may include a semiconductor layer (ACT1), a gate electrode (GE1), a source electrode (SE1), and a drain electrode (DE1).

[0126] A semiconductor layer (ACT1) may be provided on a buffer layer (BF). The semiconductor layer (ACT1) may overlap with a gate electrode (GE1), a source electrode (SE1), and a drain electrode (DE1). The semiconductor layer (ACT1) may be in direct contact with the source electrode (SE1) and the drain electrode (DE1), and may face the gate electrode (GE1) with a gate insulating film (GI) in between.

[0127] The gate electrode (GE1) can be placed on top of the gate insulating film (GI). The gate electrode (GE1) can be overlapped with the semiconductor layer (ACT1) with the gate insulating film (GI) in between.

[0128] The source electrode (SE1) and the drain electrode (DE1) may be spaced apart from each other on the interlayer insulating film (ILD). The source electrode (SE1) may be in contact with one end of the semiconductor layer (ACT1) through a contact hole provided in the gate insulating film (GI) and the interlayer insulating film (ILD). The drain electrode (DE1) may be in contact with the other end of the semiconductor layer (ACT1) through a contact hole provided in the gate insulating film (GI) and the interlayer insulating film (ILD). The drain electrode (DE1) may be connected to the anode electrode (AND1) of the first light-emitting element (EL1) through the first connecting electrode (CE1).

[0129] The second transistor (T2) may be placed on the buffer layer (BF) and may form a pixel circuit of the second subpixel. For example, the second transistor (T2) may be a driving transistor or a switching transistor of the second subpixel. The second transistor (T2) may include a semiconductor layer (ACT2), a gate electrode (GE2), a source electrode (SE2), and a drain electrode (DE2).

[0130] The third transistor (T3) may be placed on the buffer layer (BF) and may form a pixel circuit of the third subpixel. For example, the third transistor (T3) may be a driving transistor or a switching transistor of the third subpixel. The third transistor (T3) may include a semiconductor layer (ACT3), a gate electrode (GE3), a source electrode (SE3), and a drain electrode (DE3). The drain electrode (DE3) of the third transistor (T3) may be connected to the anode electrode (AND2) of the second light-emitting element (EL2) through the second connection electrode (CE2).

[0131] A gate insulating film (GI) can be provided on top of semiconductor layers (ACT1, ACT2, ACT3). For example, the gate insulating film (GI) can be placed on top of semiconductor layers (ACT1, ACT2, ACT3) and a back plane (BP), and can insulate the semiconductor layers (ACT1, ACT2, ACT3) from the gate electrodes (GE1, GE2, GE3). The gate insulating film (GI) may include a contact hole through which source electrodes (SE1, SE2, SE3) pass and a contact hole through which drain electrodes (DE1, DE2, DE3) pass.

[0132] An interlayer insulating film (ILD) may be placed on top of gate electrodes (GE1, GE2, GE3). For example, the interlayer insulating film (ILD) may include a contact hole through which source electrodes (SE1, SE2, SE3) pass and a contact hole through which drain electrodes (DE1, DE2, DE3) pass. Here, the contact hole of the interlayer insulating film (ILD) may be connected to the contact hole of the gate insulating film (GI).

[0133] A protective layer (PAS) is provided on top of the first to third transistors (T1, T2, T3) to protect the first to third transistors (T1, T2, T3). For example, the protective layer (PAS) may include a contact hole through which the first and second connecting electrodes (CE1, CE2) pass.

[0134] A flattening layer (OC) is provided on top of a protective layer (PAS) to flatten the top of the first to third transistors (T1, T2, T3). For example, the flattening layer (OC) may include a contact hole through which the anode electrodes (AND1, AND2) of the first and second light-emitting elements (EL1, EL2) pass.

[0135] A first light-emitting element (EL1) may be provided on a first transistor (T1). The first light-emitting element (EL1) may include an anode electrode (AND1), a light-emitting layer (E1), and a cathode electrode (CAT).

[0136] The anode electrode (AND1) may be provided on top of the planarization layer (OC). For example, the anode electrode (AND1) may be positioned to overlap with a first aperture region (OR) defined by a pixel defining film (PDL). Additionally, the anode electrode (AND1) may be connected to the drain electrode (DE1) of the first transistor (T1) through a first connection electrode (CE1).

[0137] A light-emitting layer (E1) may be provided on the upper part of an anode electrode (AND1). The light-emitting layer (E1) may include a hole injection layer, a hole transport layer, a light-receiving layer, an electron blocking layer, an electron transport layer, an electron injection layer, etc. For example, the light-emitting layer (E1) may be an organic light-emitting layer made of an organic material, but is not necessarily limited thereto. When the light-emitting layer (E1) corresponds to an organic light-emitting layer, the first transistor (T1) applies a predetermined voltage to the anode electrode (AND1) of the first light-emitting element (EL1), and when the cathode electrode (CAT) of the first light-emitting element (EL1) receives a common voltage or a cathode voltage, holes and electrons can each move to the organic light-emitting layer (E1) through the hole transport layer and the electron transport layer, and the holes and electrons can combine with each other in the organic light-emitting layer (E1) to emit light.

[0138] A cathode electrode (CAT) can be provided on top of the light-emitting layer (E1). For example, the cathode electrode (CAT) can be implemented in the form of an electrode common to all subpixels (SP) without being separated by subpixel (SP). In FIGS. 7 and 8, the cathode electrode (CAT) can be placed on the light-emitting layer (E1, E2) in the aperture region (OR, OG, OB) and on the pixel defining film (PDL) or spacer (S1, S2) in the non-aperture region.

[0139] A second light-emitting element (EL2) may be provided on a third transistor (T3). The second light-emitting element (EL2) may include an anode electrode (AND2), a light-emitting layer (E2), and a cathode electrode (CAT).

[0140] The anode electrode (AND2) can be provided on top of the planarization layer (OC). For example, the anode electrode (AND2) can be positioned to overlap with the third aperture region (OB) defined by the pixel defining film (PDL). Additionally, the anode electrode (AND2) can be connected to the drain electrode (DE3) of the third transistor (T3) through the second connection electrode (CE2). The light-emitting layer (E2) can be provided on top of the anode electrode (AND2), and the cathode electrode (CAT) can be provided on top of the light-emitting layer (E2).

[0141] The pixel defining film (PDL) can define first to third aperture regions (OR, OG, OB). The pixel defining film (PDL) can separate and insulate the anode electrodes (AND1, AND2) of the first and second light-emitting elements (EL1, EL2), respectively.

[0142] For example, the pixel defining layer (PDL) may include a light-absorbing material, such as a black pigment or black dye, that absorbs light. By including a light-absorbing material, the pixel defining layer (PDL) can minimize external light reflected at the boundaries of the aperture area.

[0143] The first spacer (S1) can be placed on the pixel defining film (PDL). The first spacer (S1) can maintain a constant gap between the first substrate (SUB1) and the second substrate (SUB2). The first spacer (S1) can mitigate shock transmission between the first substrate (SUB1) and the second substrate (SUB2). For example, the first spacer (S1) may include a material with excellent shock absorption and flexibility to complement the durability of the display device (10).

[0144] The encapsulation layer (TFE) is placed on the cathode electrode (CAT) and can cover the first to third transistors (T1, T2, T3) and the first and second light-emitting elements (EL1, EL2). The encapsulation layer (TFE) can prevent oxygen or moisture from penetrating into the first and second light-emitting elements (EL1, EL2).

[0145] The second substrate (SUB2) may be placed on the encapsulation layer (TFE) and face the first substrate (SUB1). The second substrate (SUB2) may block the first to third transistors (T1, T2, T3) and the first and second light-emitting elements (EL1, EL2) from external moisture, air, etc. The second substrate (SUB2) may be supported by the first spacer (S1). For example, the second substrate (SUB2) may be a rigid substrate. As another example, the second substrate (SUB2) may be a flexible substrate capable of bending, folding, rolling, etc. If the second substrate (SUB2) is a flexible substrate, it may be formed of polyimide (PI), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0146] FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel areas of a display device according to another embodiment, and FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of the plurality of unit pixel areas of FIG. 9.

[0147] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the first aperture area (OR1, OR2) and the second aperture area (OG1, OG2) of each of the 1-1 unit pixel area to the 4-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) may be arranged side by side on the lower left side of the third aperture area (OB1, OB2). The first aperture area (OR1) of the 1-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may be arranged on the upper left side of the second aperture area (OG1) of the 1-1 unit pixel area (UP11), and the first aperture area (OR2) of the 1-2 unit pixel area (UP12) may be arranged on the lower left side of the second aperture area (OG2) of the 1-2 unit pixel area (UP12). The arrangement structure of the 1-1 to 3 aperture areas (OR, OG, OB) may be arranged regularly by grouping two adjacent unit pixel areas into one.

[0148] The first aperture area (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) is positioned within the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and can output red light. The pixel circuit of the first subpixel of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) and a part of the first aperture area (OR2) can be positioned within the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12), another part of the first aperture area (OR2) can overlap with the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), and the remaining part of the first aperture area (OR2) can overlap with the second-2 unit pixel area (UP22).

[0149] The first aperture region (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) may include a center (OR1a) and first to third protrusions (OR1b, OR1c, OR1d). The first protrusion (OR1b) may protrude from the center (OR1a) toward the upper left. The second protrusion (OR1c) may protrude from the center (OR1a) toward the third aperture region (OB1). The third protrusion (OR1d) may protrude from the center (OR1a) in the opposite direction to the second protrusion (OR1c).

[0150] The first aperture area (OR2) of the first-second unit pixel area (UP12) may include a center (OR2a) and first to third protrusions (OR2b, OR2c, OR2d). The first protrusion (OR2b) may protrude from the center (OR2a) toward the lower left. The second protrusion (OR2c) may protrude from the center (OR2a) toward the upper left. The third protrusion (OR2d) may protrude from the center (OR2a) in the opposite direction to the second protrusion (OR2c).

[0151] A pixel circuit of a second subpixel of a first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and a part of a second aperture area (OG1) may be placed within the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), and another part of the second aperture area (OG1) may overlap with the second-1 unit pixel area (UP21). The second aperture area (OG2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) is placed within the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) and can output green light.

[0152] The second aperture region (OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) may include a center (OG1a) and first to third protrusions (OG1b, OG1c, OG1d). The first protrusion (OG1b) may protrude to the lower right from the center (OG1a). The second protrusion (OG1c) may protrude from the center (OG1a) toward the third aperture region (OB1). The third protrusion (OG1d) may protrude from the center (OG1a) in the opposite direction to the second protrusion (OG1c).

[0153] The second aperture region (OG2) of the first-second unit pixel region (UP12) may include a center (OG2a) and first to third protrusions (OG2b, OG2c, OG2d). The first protrusion (OG2b) may protrude from the center (OG2a) toward the upper right. The second protrusion (OG2c) may protrude from the center (OG2a) toward the upper left. The third protrusion (OG2d) may protrude from the center (OG2a) in the opposite direction to the second protrusion (OG2c).

[0154] A pixel circuit of a third subpixel of a second-1 unit pixel area (UP21) and a part of a third aperture area (OB) may be placed within the second-1 unit pixel area (UP21), another part of the third aperture area (OB) may overlap with the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), and the remaining part of the third aperture area (OB) may overlap with the second-2 unit pixel area (UP22).

[0155] The third aperture region (OB1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) may include a center (OB1a) and first to fourth protrusions (OB1b, OB1c, OB1d, OB1e). The first protrusion (OB1b) may protrude from the center (OB1a) toward the first and second aperture regions (OR1, OG1). The second protrusion (OB1c) may protrude from the center (OB1a) toward the lower right side. The third protrusion (OB1d) may protrude from the center (OB1a) in the opposite direction of the first protrusion (OB1b). The fourth protrusion (OB1e) may protrude from the center (OB1a) in the opposite direction of the second protrusion (OB1c).

[0156] The third aperture region (OB2) of the first-second unit pixel region (UP12) may include a center (OB2a) and first to fourth protrusions (OB2b, OB2c, OB2d, OB2e). The first protrusion (OB2b) may protrude from the center (OB2a) toward the second aperture region (OG2). The second protrusion (OB2c) may protrude from the center (OB2a) toward the lower right side. The third protrusion (OB2d) may protrude from the center (OB2a) in the opposite direction of the first protrusion (OB2b). The fourth protrusion (OB2e) may protrude from the center (OB2a) in the opposite direction of the second protrusion (OB2c).

[0157] In this way, the first aperture region (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) includes a center (OR1a) and first to third protrusions (OR1b, OR1c, OR1d), and the second aperture region (OG1) includes a center (OG1a) and first to third protrusions (OG1b, OG1c, OG1d), and by including a center (OB1a) and first to fourth protrusions (OB1b, OB1c, OB1d, OB1e), the aperture ratio of the unit pixel region can be maximized. In addition, a portion of at least one aperture region among the plurality of aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) of the sub-pixel may extend beyond the corresponding unit pixel region and overlap with an adjacent unit pixel region. Accordingly, the display device (10) can improve the image quality of the display device (10) by maximizing the aperture ratio of the unit pixel region.

[0158] The first and second aperture regions (OR1, OG2) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) may be positioned between the extension lines of the third aperture region (OB1). For example, the first and second aperture regions (OR1, OG1) may be positioned parallel to each other between the extension lines of the upper-left and lower-right sides of the third aperture region (OB1). The long side of each of the first and second aperture regions (OR1, OG1) may be parallel to the extension lines of the upper-left and lower-right sides of the third aperture region (OB1). The first protrusion (OB1b) of the third aperture region (OB1) may face the second protrusion (OR1c) of the first aperture region (OR1) and the second protrusion (OG1c) of the second aperture region (OG1).

[0159] For example, the center (OB1a) of the third opening area (OB1) may be a square, and the center (OR1a, OG1a) of the first and second opening areas (OR1, OG1) may be a rectangle smaller than the center (OB1a) of the third opening area (OB1), but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0160] The first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may further include first and second spacers (S1, S2). The first spacer (S1) may be positioned above the first aperture area (OR1) and to the left of the third aperture area (OB1). The second spacer (S2) may be positioned to the right of the second aperture area (OG1) and to the lower of the third aperture area (OB1). The first and second spacers (S1, S2) are spaced apart from each other with the first to third aperture areas (OR1, OG1, OB1) in between, thereby stably supporting the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and improving durability.

[0161] The first-second unit pixel area (UP12) may further include third and fourth spacers (S3, S4). The third spacer (S3) may be positioned above the second aperture area (OG2) and to the left of the third aperture area (OB2). The fourth spacer (S4) may be positioned to the right of the second aperture area (OG2) and to the lower of the third aperture area (OB2). The third and fourth spacers (S3, S4) are spaced apart from each other with the first to third aperture areas (OR2, OG2, OB2) in between, thereby stably supporting the first-second unit pixel area (UP12) and improving durability.

[0162] The distance (Lr2) between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the 3-1 unit pixel area (UP31) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR2) of the 3-2 unit pixel area (UP32) may be longer than the distance (Lr1) between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the 3-1 unit pixel area (UP31) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the 4-1 unit pixel area (UP41) (Lr2 > Lr1).

[0163] The first aperture area (OR1, OR2) can be regularly arranged by grouping two adjacent unit pixel areas into one. For example, the distance between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the first-3 unit pixel area (UP13) may be the same as the distance between the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and the center of gravity of the first aperture area (OR1) of the third-1 unit pixel area (UP31). Accordingly, the first aperture area (OR1, OR2) of each of the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) can achieve uniform image quality by regularly arranging two adjacent unit pixel areas into one group.

[0164] The distance (Lg2) between the center of gravity of the second aperture area (OG1) of the third-third unit pixel area (UP33) and the center of gravity of the second aperture area (OG2) of the third-fourth unit pixel area (UP34) may be longer than the distance (Lg1) between the center of gravity of the second aperture area (OG1) of the third-third unit pixel area (UP33) and the center of gravity of the second aperture area (OG1) of the fourth-third unit pixel area (UP43) (Lg2 > Lg1).

[0165] The second aperture region (OG1, OG2) can be regularly arranged by grouping two adjacent unit pixel regions into one. For example, the distance between the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) and the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG1) of the first-3 unit pixel region (UP13) may be the same as the distance between the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) and the center of gravity of the second aperture region (OG1) of the third-1 unit pixel region (UP31). Accordingly, the second aperture region (OG1, OG2) of each of the first-1 unit pixel region to the fourth-4 unit pixel region (UP11~UP44) can achieve uniform image quality by regularly arranging two adjacent unit pixel regions into one group.

[0166] The distance (Lb) between the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB1) of the first-3 unit pixel area (UP13) and the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB2) of the first-4 unit pixel area (UP14) may be the same as the distance (Lb) between the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB1) of the first-3 unit pixel area (UP13) and the center of gravity of the third aperture area (OB1) of the second-3 unit pixel area (UP23) (Lb=Lb). Accordingly, the third aperture areas (OB1, OB2) of each of the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) are arranged at uniform intervals, thereby enabling uniform image quality.

[0167] The distance (Ls) between the center of gravity of the third spacer (S3) of the second-2 unit pixel area (UP22) and the center of gravity of the first spacer (S1) of the second-3 unit pixel area (UP23) may be the same as the distance (Ls) between the center of gravity of the third spacer (S3) of the second-2 unit pixel area (UP22) and the center of gravity of the third spacer (S3) of the third-2 unit pixel area (UP32) (Ls=Ls). The first to fourth spacers (S1, S2, S3, S4) are arranged at uniform intervals to stably support the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) and improve the durability of the display device (10).

[0168] One side of the aperture area (OR, OG, OB) of at least one of the first to third subpixels may intersect the scan line (SL) at a predetermined angle. The long side of the center (OR1a, OR2a) of the first aperture area (OR1, OR2) may intersect the scan line (SL) at a predetermined angle that is neither horizontal nor vertical. The long side of the center (OG1a, OG2a) of the second aperture area (OG1, OG2) may intersect the scan line (SL) at a predetermined angle that is neither horizontal nor vertical. One side of the center (OB1a, OB2a) of the third aperture area (OB1, OB2) may intersect the scan line (SL) at a predetermined angle that is neither horizontal nor vertical.

[0169] In this way, one side of each of the aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) of a plurality of subpixels may not be parallel to the scan line (SL) on a plane and may not intersect the scan line (SL) at a right angle on a plane. Accordingly, the display device (10) can minimize external light reflected at the boundaries of the aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) (e.g., between the pixel defining film and the aperture region).

[0170] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel regions of a display device according to another embodiment, and FIG. 12 is an enlarged view of the plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 11. The plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 differ from the configuration of the plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 7 and the third aperture regions (OB1, OB2), and configurations identical to the aforementioned configurations will be briefly described or omitted.

[0171] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the first aperture area (OR1, OR2) and the second aperture area (OG1, OG2) of each of the 1-1 unit pixel area to the 4-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) may be arranged side by side on the lower left side of the third aperture area (OB1, OB2). The first aperture area (OR1) of the 1-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may be arranged on the upper left side of the second aperture area (OG1) of the 1-1 unit pixel area (UP11), and the first aperture area (OR2) of the 1-2 unit pixel area (UP12) may be arranged on the lower left side of the second aperture area (OG2) of the 1-2 unit pixel area (UP12). The arrangement structure of the 1-1 to 3 aperture areas (OR, OG, OB) may be arranged regularly by grouping two adjacent unit pixel areas into one.

[0172] The third opening region (OB1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) may include a center (OB1a) and a protrusion (OB1b) protruding downward from the lower edge of the center (OB1a). One end of the protrusion (OB1b) of the third opening region (OB1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11) may face the second opening region (OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel region (UP11), and the other end perpendicular to the end of the protrusion (OB1b) of the third opening region (OB1) may face the first opening region (OR2) of the first-2 unit pixel region (UP12).

[0173] In this way, the third aperture region (OB1, OB2) of each of the 1-1 unit pixel region to the 4-4 unit pixel region (UP11~UP44) includes a central part (OB1a, OB2a) and a protrusion (OB1b, OB2b), thereby maximizing the aperture ratio of the unit pixel region.

[0174] For example, the center (OB1a) of the third opening area (OB1) may be a square, and the first and second opening areas (OR1, OG1) may be rectangles smaller than the center (OB1a) of the third opening area (OB1), but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0175] The first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may further include a first spacer (S1). The first spacer (S1) may be positioned between the first aperture area (OR1) and the third aperture area (OB1). For example, the first spacer (S1) may be surrounded by the first aperture area (OR1), one end of the protrusion (OB1b) of the third aperture area (OB1), and the left corner of the third aperture area (OB1). The first spacer (S1) may mitigate impact transmitted to the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11).

[0176] The first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) may further include a second spacer (S2). The second spacer (S2) may be positioned on the upper left side of the second aperture area (OG2) and the third aperture area (OB2). For example, the second spacer (S2) may be surrounded by the right corner of the center (OB1a) of the third aperture area (OB1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), the other end of the protrusion (OB1b) of the third aperture area (OB1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), the second aperture area (OG2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12), and the left corner of the center (OB2a) of the third aperture area (OB2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12). The second spacer (S2) may mitigate impact transmitted to the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12).

[0177] FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel regions of a display device according to another embodiment. The plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 13 differ from the configuration of the plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 7, the third aperture region (OB1, OB2), and the first and second spacers (S1, S2), and configurations identical to the aforementioned configurations will be briefly described or omitted.

[0178] Referring to FIG. 13, the first aperture area (OR1, OR2) and the second aperture area (OG1, OG2) of each of the first-1 unit pixel area to the fourth-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) may be arranged side by side on the lower left side of the third aperture area (OB1, OB2). The first aperture area (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may be arranged on the upper left side of the second aperture area (OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), and the first aperture area (OR2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) may be arranged on the lower left side of the second aperture area (OG2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12). The arrangement structure of the first to third aperture areas (OR, OG, OB) may be arranged regularly by grouping two adjacent unit pixel areas into one.

[0179] The third aperture area (OB1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may include one end (OB1a) extending toward the upper left from the center of gravity, and the other end (OB1b) extending toward the upper right from the center of gravity. The first and second aperture areas (OR1, OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) may be positioned on the lower left side of the one end (OB1a) of the third aperture area (OB1), and the first and second aperture areas (OR2, OG2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12) may be positioned on the lower right side of the other end (OB1b) of the third aperture area (OB1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11).

[0180] In this way, the third aperture area (OB1, OB2) of each of the 1-1 unit pixel area to the 4-4 unit pixel area (UP11~UP44) includes one end (OB1a, OB2a) and the other end (OB1b, OB2b), thereby maximizing the aperture ratio of the unit pixel area.

[0181] The second-1 unit pixel area (UP21) may further include a first spacer (S1). The first spacer (S1) of the second-1 unit pixel area (UP21) may be surrounded by the second and third aperture areas (OG1, OB1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11), the first aperture area (OR2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12), and the third aperture area (OB1) of the second-1 unit pixel area (UP21). The first spacer (S1) may mitigate impact transmitted to the second-1 unit pixel area (UP21).

[0182] The second-2 unit pixel area (UP22) may further include a second spacer (S2). The second spacer (S2) of the second-2 unit pixel area (UP22) may be surrounded by the second and third aperture areas (OG2, OB2) of the first-2 unit pixel area (UP12), the first aperture area (OR1) of the first-3 unit pixel area (UP13), and the third aperture area (OB2) of the second-2 unit pixel area (UP22). The second spacer (S2) may mitigate impact transmitted to the second-2 unit pixel area (UP22).

[0183] FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel regions of a display device according to another embodiment, and FIG. 15 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel regions of a display device according to another embodiment. FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel regions of a display device according to another embodiment, and FIG. 17 is a plan view showing a plurality of unit pixel regions of a display device according to another embodiment. The plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 14 to FIG. 17 differ from the plurality of unit pixel regions of FIG. 5 in that the slopes of the first to third aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) are different, and configurations identical to the configuration described above will be briefly explained or omitted.

[0184] Referring to FIGS. 14 to 17, each of the 1-1 unit pixel area to the 2-2 unit pixel area (UP11 to UP22) may include 1 to 3 subpixels.

[0185] In FIG. 14, the plane angle (θ1) between the long side of the first opening area (OR) and the scan line (SL) may be 30 degrees. The plane angle (θ2) between the long side of the second opening area (OG) and the scan line (SL) may be 30 degrees. The plane angle (θ3) between one side of the third opening area (OB) and the scan line (SL) may be 30 degrees.

[0186] In FIG. 15, the plane angle (θ1) between the long side of the first aperture area (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and the scan line (SL) may be 30 degrees. The plane angle (θ2) between the long side of the second aperture area (OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and the scan line (SL) may be 30 degrees. The plane angle (θ3) between one side of the third aperture area (OB) and the scan line (SL) may be 30 degrees.

[0187] The plane angle (θ4) between the long side of the first aperture area (OR2) of the first-second unit pixel area (UP12) and the scan line (SL) may be 60 degrees. The plane angle (θ5) between the long side of the second aperture area (OG2) of the first-second unit pixel area (UP12) and the scan line (SL) may be 60 degrees.

[0188] In FIG. 16, the plane angle (θ1) between the long side of the first opening area (OR) and the scan line (SL) may be 60 degrees. The plane angle (θ2) between the long side of the second opening area (OG) and the scan line (SL) may be 60 degrees. The plane angle (θ3) between one side of the third opening area (OB) and the scan line (SL) may be 60 degrees.

[0189] In FIG. 17, the plane angle (θ1) between the long side of the first aperture area (OR1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and the scan line (SL) may be 60 degrees. The plane angle (θ2) between the long side of the second aperture area (OG1) of the first-1 unit pixel area (UP11) and the scan line (SL) may be 60 degrees. The plane angle (θ3) between one side of the third aperture area (OB) and the scan line (SL) may be 60 degrees.

[0190] The plane angle (θ4) between the long side of the first aperture area (OR2) of the first-second unit pixel area (UP12) and the scan line (SL) may be 30 degrees. The plane angle (θ5) between the long side of the second aperture area (OG2) of the first-second unit pixel area (UP12) and the scan line (SL) may be 30 degrees.

[0191] When combining FIGS. 5, FIGS. 6, and FIGS. 14 to 17, the first to third aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) of the display device (10) may have aperture ratios as shown in [Table 1] below.

[0192] PDL Gap 23um PDL Gap 20um Structure 1 30.00% 33.20% Structure 2 44.95% 50.50% Structure 3 44.99% 50.50% Structure 4 44.95% 50.50%

[0193] Here, Structure 1 represents a display device in which a plurality of aperture regions are arranged only within a corresponding unit pixel region. Unlike the display device according to the present application, the plurality of aperture regions of Structure 1 do not have a portion of the aperture region extending beyond the corresponding unit pixel region and overlapping with an adjacent unit pixel region. The intersection angle between the plurality of aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) of Structure 1 and the scan line (SL) may be 30 degrees. Structure 2 represents a display device in which the intersection angle between the plurality of aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) and the scan line (SL) is 30 degrees. For example, Structure 2 may be the display device (10) shown in FIG. 14 or FIG. 15.

[0194] Structure 3 represents a display device in which the intersection angle of a plurality of opening regions (OR, OG, OB) and a scan line (SL) is 45 degrees. For example, Structure 3 may be the display device (10) shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6.

[0195] Structure 4 represents a display device in which the intersection angle of a plurality of opening regions (OR, OG, OB) and a scan line (SL) is 60 degrees. For example, Structure 4 may be the display device (10) shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. 17.

[0196] Accordingly, the second to fourth structures (Structure 2, Structure 3, Structure 4) according to the present application may have a higher aperture ratio than the first structure (Structure 1) when the gap of the pixel defining film (PDL) is 23 µm or 20 µm. Accordingly, the display device (10) can improve the image quality of the display device (10) by maximizing the aperture ratio of the unit pixel area, as a part of at least one aperture area among a plurality of aperture areas (OR, OG, OB) extends beyond the corresponding unit pixel area and overlaps with an adjacent unit pixel area.

[0197] Referring to FIGS. 5 and FIGS. 6, a plurality of unit pixel areas of the display device (10) may have reflected light as shown in [Table 2] below.

[0198] 반사광(nit) Structure 5 660 Structure 6 154 Structure 7 78

[0199] Here, Structure 5 represents a display device in which one side of a plurality of opening regions is arranged horizontally or vertically with respect to a scan line (SL). Unlike the display device according to the present application, the plurality of opening regions of Structure 5 do not intersect the scan line (SL) at an angle that is not vertical or horizontal in a plane. Structure 6 represents a display device in which the intersection angle between a plurality of opening regions (OR, OG, OB) and the scan line (SL) is 45 degrees. For example, Structure 6 may be the display device (10) shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6.

[0200] Structure 7 represents a display device in which the intersection angle of a plurality of aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) and a scan line (SL) is 45 degrees, and the pixel defining film (PDL) includes a light-absorbing material.

[0201] Accordingly, Structure 6 of the present application can minimize external light reflected at the boundaries of the aperture regions because the plurality of aperture regions (OR, OG, OB) are not parallel to the scan line (SL) and do not intersect at right angles. Additionally, Structure 7 of the present application can further reduce the amount of external light reflected by further including a light-absorbing material in Structure 6.

[0202] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing an example of a display device according to one embodiment applied to a vehicle, and FIG. 19 is a drawing showing another example of a display device according to one embodiment applied to a vehicle.

[0203] Referring to FIGS. 18 and 19, the display device can be used as a display device (10a) applied to the instrument panel of a vehicle, a display device (10b) applied to the center fascia of a vehicle, and a display device (10c) placed on the back of the front seat for entertainment in the rear seat of a vehicle.

[0204] The display device (10a, 10b, 10c) according to the present application can improve visibility and reliability by minimizing external light (L1, L2, L3) reflected at the boundary of the aperture area and maximizing the aperture ratio of each of the plurality of subpixels.

[0205] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical concept or essential features thereof. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Explanation of the symbols

[0206] 10: Display device 100: Cover window 200: Touch detection device 210: Touch circuit board 220: Touch actuator 300: Display panel 310: Display circuit board 320: Display driver 400: Panel lower member 510: Scan drive unit 520: Light emission control drive unit 800: Lower cover 100: Cover window 200: Touch detection device UP11~UP44: Unit pixel area 1-1 to unit pixel area 4-4 OR, OG, OB: 1st to 3rd opening regions S1~S4: 1st to 4th spacers SL: Scan line

Claims

Claim 1 Scan lines arranged in a first direction; data lines arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and intersecting with the scan lines; and is defined by the scan line and the data line and includes a plurality of unit pixel regions each having a plurality of subpixels displaying different colors, wherein a portion of the aperture region of at least one of the plurality of subpixels overlaps with a unit pixel region adjacent to the corresponding unit pixel region, and one side of the aperture region of the at least one subpixel extends in a third direction inclined with respect to each of the first direction and the second direction, and each of the plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first to a third subpixel, and the first aperture region of the first subpixel and the second aperture region of the second subpixel are positioned on the other side of the fourth direction of the third aperture region of the third subpixel, and the fourth direction is perpendicular to the third direction, and the plurality of unit pixel regions include a first unit pixel region and a second unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the first direction of the first unit pixel region, and the first aperture region of the first unit pixel region is positioned on one side of the third direction of the second aperture region of the first unit pixel region, and the first aperture region of the second unit pixel region A display device disposed on the other side of the fourth direction of the second aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 delete Claim 4 delete Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 A display device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of unit pixel regions further include a third unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the second direction of the first unit pixel region, and a fourth unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the second direction of the second unit pixel region, wherein a part of the second aperture region of the first unit pixel region overlaps with the third unit pixel region, and a part of the first aperture region of the second unit pixel region overlaps with the fourth unit pixel region. Claim 8 A display device according to claim 7, wherein a portion of the third aperture area of ​​the third unit pixel area overlaps with the first unit pixel area, and another portion of the third aperture area of ​​the third unit pixel area overlaps with the fourth unit pixel area. Claim 9 A display device according to claim 1, further comprising a first substrate having a plurality of unit pixel regions arranged thereon, and a second substrate facing the first substrate, wherein the first unit pixel region includes a first spacer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, and the second unit pixel region includes a second spacer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. Claim 10 In claim 9, the first spacer is a display device disposed between the first and third aperture regions of the first unit pixel region. Claim 11 In claim 9, the second spacer is a display device disposed on one side of the third direction of the second and third aperture areas of the second unit pixel area. Claim 12 A display device according to claim 9, wherein the plurality of unit pixel regions further include a third unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the second direction of the first unit pixel region, and a fourth unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the second direction of the second unit pixel region, wherein a portion of the second aperture region of the second subpixel of the first unit pixel region overlaps with the third unit pixel region, and a portion of the first aperture region of the first subpixel of the second unit pixel region overlaps with the fourth unit pixel region. Claim 13 A display device according to claim 12, wherein a portion of the third aperture area of ​​the third subpixel of the third unit pixel area overlaps with the first unit pixel area, and another portion of the third aperture area of ​​the third subpixel of the third unit pixel area overlaps with the fourth unit pixel area. Claim 14 A display device according to claim 1, further comprising a first substrate having a plurality of unit pixel regions arranged thereon, and a second substrate facing the first substrate, wherein the first unit pixel region includes first and second spacers disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, and the second unit pixel region includes third and fourth spacers disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. Claim 15 delete Claim 16 A display device according to claim 14, wherein the first spacer is disposed on the other side of the second direction of the first aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area and on the other side of the first direction of the third aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area, and the second spacer is disposed on one side of the first direction of the second aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area and on one side of the second direction of the third aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area. Claim 17 A display device according to claim 14, wherein the third spacer is disposed on the other side of the second direction of the second aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area and on the other side of the first direction of the third aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area, and the fourth spacer is disposed on one side of the first direction of the second aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area and on one side of the second direction of the third aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area. Claim 18 A display device according to claim 14, wherein the first opening area of ​​the first unit pixel area comprises: a central portion; a first protrusion protruding from the central portion toward one side of the third direction; a second protrusion protruding from the central portion toward the third opening area; and a third protrusion protruding from the central portion toward the opposite direction of the second protrusion. Claim 19 A display device according to claim 14, wherein the second opening area of ​​the first unit pixel area comprises: a central portion; a first protrusion protruding from the central portion toward the other side of the third direction; a second protrusion protruding from the central portion toward the third opening area; and a third protrusion protruding from the central portion toward the opposite direction of the second protrusion. Claim 20 A display device according to claim 14, wherein the third opening area of ​​the first unit pixel area comprises: a central portion; a first protrusion protruding from the central portion toward the first and second opening areas; a second protrusion protruding from the central portion toward the other side of the third direction; a third protrusion protruding from the central portion in the opposite direction of the first protrusion; and a fourth protrusion protruding from the central portion in the opposite direction of the second protrusion. Claim 21 A display device according to claim 1, wherein the third opening region comprises a central part and a protrusion protruding from the lower corner of the central part toward one side of the second direction. Claim 22 A display device according to claim 21, wherein one end of a protrusion of a third aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area faces the second aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area, and the other end perpendicular to the one end of the protrusion of the third aperture area faces the first aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area. Claim 23 A display device according to claim 22, wherein the first unit pixel area further comprises a first spacer surrounded by the first aperture area, one end of the protrusion of the third aperture area, and the left corner of the center of the third aperture area. Claim 24 A display device according to claim 22, wherein the second unit pixel area further comprises a second spacer enclosed by the right corner of the center of the third aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area, the other end of the protrusion of the third aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel area, the second aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area, and the left corner of the center of the third aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area. Claim 25 A display device according to claim 1, wherein the third opening region comprises one end extending from the center of gravity to one side of the third direction and the other end extending from the center of gravity to one side of the fourth direction. Claim 26 A display device according to claim 25, wherein the first and second aperture regions of the first unit pixel region are positioned on the other side of the fourth direction at one end of the third aperture region of the first unit pixel region, and the first and second aperture regions of the second unit pixel region are positioned on the other side of the third direction at the other end of the third aperture region of the first unit pixel region. Claim 27 A display device according to claim 25, wherein the plurality of unit pixel regions further comprises a third unit pixel region having first to third subpixels adjacent to one side of the second direction of the first unit pixel region, and the third unit pixel region further comprises a first spacer surrounded by the second and third aperture regions of the first unit pixel region, the first aperture region of the second unit pixel region, and the third aperture region of the third unit pixel region. Claim 28 Scan lines arranged in a first direction; data lines arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and intersecting with the scan lines; and includes a plurality of unit pixel regions, each having a plurality of subpixels that display different colors, defined by the scan line and the data line, wherein a portion of the aperture area of ​​at least one of the plurality of subpixels overlaps with the unit pixel region adjacent to the corresponding unit pixel region, and the extension direction of at least one side of the aperture area of ​​each of the plurality of subpixels is a third direction inclined with respect to each of the first direction and the second direction, and intersects all boundaries of the corresponding unit pixel region at an acute angle, and each of the plurality of unit pixel regions includes a first to a third subpixel, and the first aperture area of ​​the first subpixel and the second aperture area of ​​the second subpixel are disposed on the other side of the fourth direction of the third aperture area of ​​the third subpixel, and the fourth direction is perpendicular to the third direction, and the plurality of unit pixel regions include a first unit pixel region and a second unit pixel region adjacent to one side of the first direction of the first unit pixel region, and the first aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel region is on one side of the third direction of the second aperture area of ​​the first unit pixel region A display device that is arranged, wherein the first aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area is arranged on the other side of the fourth direction of the second aperture area of ​​the second unit pixel area.

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