Adhesive Force Measurement Jig for Display Manufacturing

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a lack of apparatus and methods for accurately measuring the properties of adhesive members used in display device manufacturing, leading to potential product defects and malfunctions.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method for manufacturing display devices that includes a stage with a temperature controlling portion, a jig portion with a pressurization plate to hold and apply pressure to the adhesive member, and a measurement portion to measure the force or pressure applied during attachment and separation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If adhesive member properties are measured using conventional test methods, then testing can be performed, but measurement accuracy is insufficient leading to product defects

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive member property measurement accuracyVSAvoidproduct reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical testing methods with a precision measurement system that uses a stage, temperature controlling portion, and jig portion with pressurization plate. This substitution enables accurate measurement of adhesive member properties including attachment force, separation force, and pressure distribution, thereby improving measurement accuracy and product reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements precise control of temperature and pressure parameters during adhesive member testing. The temperature controlling portion maintains specific temperature conditions while the pressurization plate applies controlled pressure, allowing accurate measurement of adhesive properties under defined parameter conditions, which resolves the measurement accuracy issue.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Measurement precision

If temperature and pressure are not precisely controlled during adhesive member testing, then testing process is simpler, but measurement accuracy and consistency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive member property measurement accuracyVSAvoidtesting apparatus complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the testing apparatus into distinct functional segments: a stage for positioning, a temperature controlling portion for thermal management, and a jig portion with pressurization plate for pressure application. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function with high precision, improving measurement accuracy while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a jig portion as an intermediary component between the testing system and the adhesive member. The jig portion with its pressurization plate serves as a mediator that applies controlled pressure and enables accurate force measurement, bridging the gap between the testing apparatus and the adhesive member while ensuring precise measurement conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If adhesive member properties are not accurately understood, then manufacturing process is faster, but product defects and malfunctions increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing speedVSAvoidproduct reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements preliminary measurement and characterization of adhesive member properties before actual manufacturing. By using the stage, temperature controlling portion, and jig portion to pre-assess adhesive attachment force, separation force, and pressure distribution, the system ensures that only adhesive members meeting specified criteria proceed to manufacturing, thereby improving product reliability without significantly impacting production speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables accurate measurement of adhesive member properties, reducing the risk of product defects and ensuring reliable device performance by precisely controlling temperature and applying consistent pressure.

Implementation Method 1

a temperature controlling portion on the stage, and configured to receive a member seated on the temperature controlling portion

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature control: Heating

Implementation Method 2

a pressurization plate on the first support plate and the second support plate, the pressurization plate being configured to receive the adhesive member thereon

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure application: Compression

Data Source

PatentUS12219863B2Method for measuring force of adhesive member for manufacturing display device
Publication Date: 2025.02.04 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
  • US12219863B2 patent drawing
  • US12219863B2 patent drawing
  • US12219863B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An apparatus for manufacturing a display device, includes: a stage; a temperature controlling portion on the stage, and to receive a member seated on the temperature controlling portion; and a jig portion facing the temperature controlling portion, the jig portion to move linearly, and to receive an adhesive member. The jig portion includes: a first support plate; a second support plate facing the first support plate; and a pressurization plate on the first support plate and the second support plate, the pressurization plate to receive the adhesive member thereon. An end of the pressurization plate is spaced further from the member than an end of the first support plate and an end of the second support plate when the member is seated on the temperature controlling portion.