Curved Display Bonding Surface for Delamination Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices in motor vehicles face delamination issues due to non-uniform adhesion forces when a cylindrical sheet is used, leading to potential detachment from the structural component, especially in the central part.

Innovation Solution

Designing the sheet and structural component with a hyperbolic cosine shape to ensure uniform adhesion forces, where the bearing surface of the structural component is curved according to a mathematical function with a hyperbolic cosine term, distributing loads effectively and minimizing delamination risks.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Shape

If a cylindrical sheet is used to cover the display, then the display device gains an esthetic appearance and immersive impression, but the adhesion forces become non-uniform causing delamination in the central part

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecylindrical shape of sheetVSAvoidbonding reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies a hyperbolic cosine curve to the bearing surface of the structural component, creating a specific curved geometry that matches the natural deformation of the sheet. This curvature is designed to distribute adhesion forces uniformly across the bonding surface, preventing delamination while maintaining the immersive curved display effect. The curve is defined by y(x) = a·cosh(x/b) + c, where the parameters are optimized to match the sheet's elastic deformation characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

2Stability of the object's composition

If adhesive is used to fasten the sheet to the structural component, then the sheet can be held at the desired curvature, but delamination occurs due to non-uniform stress distribution

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecurvature stabilityVSAvoidbonding reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating a non-uniform bearing surface geometry that specifically addresses the stress distribution pattern. The hyperbolic cosine curve provides different local curvatures along the bonding surface, with tighter curvature in regions where the sheet experiences higher stress and gentler curvature where stress is lower. This localized geometric variation ensures uniform adhesion forces throughout the entire bonding area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Weight of moving object

If the sheet is made thin to reduce weight, then the display device becomes lighter, but the bonding surface becomes narrow increasing delamination risk

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesheet weightVSAvoidbonding reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Weight of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the geometric parameters of the bearing surface from a simple cylindrical shape to a hyperbolic cosine curve. This parameter change in the bearing surface geometry allows for optimized stress distribution that compensates for the reduced bonding surface area inherent in thin sheets. The curve parameters (a, b, c in y(x) = a·cosh(x/b) + c) are specifically selected to match the mechanical properties and thickness of the sheet, ensuring reliable bonding even with minimal material.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS20240051395A1Curved display device
Publication Date: 2024.02.15 VALEO COMFORT & DRIVING ASSISTANCE
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AI summary

The invention relates to a display device (100) comprising: —a display (150); —a curved and at least partially transparent plate (170); and —a structural part (180) comprising a frame (181) which at least partially frames the display and one end face (182) of which forms a bearing surface onto which said plate is applied. According to the invention, the bearing surface is curved according to a mathematical function which has a hyperbolic cosine term.