Display Panel Conductive Layer Layout for Static Charge Discharge

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices face damage due to static electricity accumulation, which existing technologies have not effectively addressed.

Innovation Solution

A display device design incorporating a conductive layer between the optical layer and the circuit board, connected to both the circuit board and a receiving member, allows for the double discharge of static electricity, minimizing damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a conventional display device structure is used, then the device is simple in structure, but static electricity accumulates causing damage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedamage resistanceVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A conductive layer is introduced as an intermediary component between the optical layer and the circuit board. This conductive layer serves as a mediator to discharge static electricity accumulated in the optical layer to the circuit board, thereby protecting the display device from static electricity damage while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The static electricity discharge function is extracted from the existing structure and implemented through a separate conductive layer. This allows the static electricity protection function to be added independently without fundamentally redesigning the entire display device structure, thus improving reliability while controlling complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Reliability

If static electricity discharge path is added, then damage due to static electricity is minimized, but the device structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational reliabilityVSAvoidlayer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The conductive layer is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides static electricity discharge paths to both the circuit board and the receiving member, and it maintains electrical connection throughout the device. This multi-functionality allows a single component to address static electricity protection needs without proportionally increasing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The static electricity discharge function is merged with the existing optical layer structure by placing the conductive layer between the optical layer and the circuit board. This integration approach allows the discharge path to be incorporated into the existing device architecture rather than adding completely separate protection systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

The double discharge of static electricity through the conductive layer effectively reduces damage to the display device, enhancing its operational reliability.

Implementation Method 1

A display device design incorporating a conductive layer between the optical layer and the circuit board, connected to both the circuit board and a receiving member, allows for the double discharge of static electricity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS20240097091A1Display device
Publication Date: 2024.03.21 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device includes a display panel disposed in a receiving member, a circuit board coupled to the display panel, an optical layer on the display panel, a conductive layer on one surface of the optical layer facing the circuit board, and a pad disposed between the conductive layer and the circuit board. The conductive layer contacts the receiving member.