Cell Cutting Device Rotation Mechanism for Display Panel Separation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for separating display cells, such as laser or chemical treatments, are complex and costly, and manual separation leads to variable quality due to human error and expertise dependence, affecting production output.

Innovation Solution

A cell cutting device with a loading stage, rotation driving unit, and position change unit that rotates and positions the display sheet to separate display cells efficiently, using adhesion units, cam mechanisms, and cutter units to form cracks and separate cells, allowing for sequential and precise cutting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If laser or chemical treatment is used to separate display cells, then separation can be achieved, but the procedure becomes complicated and manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseparation qualityVSAvoidprocedure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex laser or chemical treatment systems with a simple mechanical rotation system. The display sheet is adhered to a rotation stage, and by rotating the stage, mechanical stress is applied to separate the display cells along pre-formed cracks, eliminating the need for complicated laser or chemical procedures.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical state and mechanical properties of the display sheet through controlled rotation. By rotating the loading stage at specific speeds and angles, the mechanical stress parameters are adjusted to propagate cracks and separate cells efficiently, replacing complex thermal or chemical parameters with simple mechanical rotation parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If manual separation is used, then operation is simple, but quality varies due to human error and production output varies according to worker expertise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational simplicityVSAvoidseparation quality consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses an automated rotation mechanism that self-regulates the separation process. The rotation stage automatically applies consistent mechanical stress to separate cells, eliminating dependence on worker expertise and ensuring uniform quality across all separations while maintaining operational simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic rotation motion to replace static manual pressing. By controlling the rotation speed and angle of the loading stage, the system dynamically adjusts mechanical stress distribution, ensuring consistent separation quality without requiring skilled operators to manually control pressure and angle for each cell.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of manufacture

If manual separation is used, then equipment cost is low, but production output varies significantly according to worker expertise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveequipment costVSAvoidproduction output
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the display sheet into multiple cells on a single loading stage, allowing simultaneous or sequential separation of multiple cells through one rotation operation. This increases production output significantly compared to manual one-by-one separation, while the equipment remains relatively simple and cost-effective.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The rotation mechanism enables continuous separation action across multiple cells in a single operational cycle. Unlike manual separation where each cell requires individual attention, the rotating stage continuously applies stress to propagate cracks across all cells, maintaining high productivity with simple, continuous motion rather than repeated manual operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful 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 rapid and consistent cutting of display cells with reduced manual intervention, improving product quality and output by minimizing human error and operational complexity.

Implementation Method 1

an air intake part configured to intake air from an intake hole in the loading stage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVacuum adhesion: Suction

Data Source

PatentUS10640413B2Cell cutting device and cell cutting method
Publication Date: 2020.05.05 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A cell cutting device and a cell cutting method are disclosed. The cell cutting device includes a loading stage configured to load a display sheet including a plurality of display cells, a rotation driving unit connected to the loading stage and configured to rotate the loading stage and to separate the display sheet into the plurality of display cells, and a position change unit connected to the loading stage and configured to change a position of the loading stage.