Curved Cover Window Structure for Buckle-Free Display Lamination

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices with curved surfaces face issues of buckling at the corner display parts during the lamination process due to incomplete bending and excessive pressure, leading to structural deformations.

Innovation Solution

A cover window design featuring a base substrate with a planar surface, side and curved surface parts, and a rear surface that includes a curved area and a tapered area with a depth of 0.25 mm or less, which is attached to the display panel to distribute pressure and prevent buckling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Shape

If the cover window has curved surface parts to match the display panel's curved surface, then the aesthetic appearance and surface continuity are improved, but excessive pressure is applied to the corner display parts causing buckling during lamination

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecurved surfaceVSAvoidbuckling of corner display part
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating a tapered area specifically at the rear surface corresponding to the curved surface parts, while maintaining a planar structure elsewhere. This localized modification allows the curved surface to be achieved without applying excessive pressure to the corner display parts, as the tapered region distributes the contact pressure over a larger area. The light blocking layer is also positioned to correspond with this tapered area, creating a coordinated local solution that prevents buckling while preserving the curved aesthetic.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Shape

If the cover window's curved surface parts are made to match the display panel, then the visual appearance is improved, but the bonding process becomes problematic due to pressure concentration on corner parts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecurved surfaceVSAvoidbonding quality
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent resolves the bonding issue by introducing a dimensional change at the rear surface of the cover window. Instead of a flat rear surface, a tapered area is created, which adds a third dimension (depth variation) to the structure. This dimensional modification allows the curved surface to be maintained for aesthetic purposes while the tapered region distributes bonding pressure more evenly across the contact area, preventing concentration of stress on the corner display parts and ensuring uniform bonding quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Stability of the object's composition

If the surface area attached to the display panel is increased to prevent buckling, then the structural stability is improved, but the complexity of the cover window structure increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprevention of bucklingVSAvoidcover window structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the thickness parameter of the cover window at specific locations. The tapered area creates a gradual thickness variation from the front curved surface to the rear attachment area. This parameter change (thickness gradient) allows the structure to be simpler overall while still increasing the effective attachment surface area. The light blocking layer is positioned to correspond with this tapered region, creating a coordinated solution that prevents buckling without requiring complex multi-component structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12631798B2Cover window and display device including the same
Publication Date: 2026.05.19 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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  • US12631798B2 patent drawing
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AI summary

A cover window is disclosed that includes a planar surface part, side surface parts bent from a side surface of the planar side part, and curved surface parts bent from a curved surface of the planar surface part. The cover window includes: a base substrate corresponding to the planar surface part, the side surface parts, and the curved surface parts; and a light blocking layer disposed on the bottom of the base substrate. A rear surface of the base substrate, which corresponds to the curved surface parts, includes: a curved area having a curvature corresponding to the curved surface parts; and a tapered area having a tapered shape.