3D Curved Display Interlayer Prevents Adhesive Penetration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional three-dimensional curvature display apparatuses face issues with incomplete sealing due to geometry mismatches between the curve-shaped protective cover lens and the flat-shaped liquid crystal display module, leading to adhesive leakage and potential damage to the display module during the curing process.

Innovation Solution

A three-dimensional curvature display apparatus design that includes a curved protective layer, a shaping layer, a first adhesive layer, and an interlayer, where the first adhesive layer is between the curved protective layer and the shaping layer, and the interlayer is bonded between the shaping layer and the liquid crystal display module, preventing adhesive penetration and surface reaction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a shaping bracket is inserted between the curve-shaped protective cover lens and the flat-shaped liquid crystal display module to improve sealing, then the attachment reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment sealingVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the attachment structure into multiple functional layers: a shaping layer (with curvature matching the protective cover lens), an interlayer (bonded to the liquid crystal display module), and a first adhesive layer (between the protective cover lens and shaping layer). This segmentation allows each layer to perform its specific function - the shaping layer provides geometric compatibility for sealing, the interlayer provides bonding to the display module, and the adhesive layer provides attachment - thereby improving attachment reliability while keeping each component relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The shaping layer acts as an intermediary component between the curve-shaped protective cover lens and the flat liquid crystal display module. It mediates the geometric mismatch by providing a curved surface that matches the protective cover lens while being bonded to the flat display module through the interlayer, thus enabling hermetic sealing without requiring direct contact between incompatible surfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of manufacture

If a low viscosity adhesive layer is used to fill the gap between the protective cover lens and liquid crystal display module, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the adhesive layer may penetrate into the liquid crystal display module causing damage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive fillingVSAvoidadhesive penetration damage
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The interlayer serves as a protective intermediary between the first adhesive layer and the liquid crystal display module. It allows the low viscosity adhesive to be poured and fill the gap effectively (improving ease of manufacture) while preventing the adhesive from penetrating into the liquid crystal display module (avoiding damage). The interlayer thus mediates between the manufacturing convenience of using low viscosity adhesive and the need to protect the display module.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The interlayer is placed beforehand on the liquid crystal display module to provide protective cushioning against potential adhesive penetration. This prior protective measure allows the use of low viscosity adhesive that can flow easily to fill gaps, while the interlayer stands ready to prevent any harmful penetration, thus cushioning against the potential harm before it can occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Reliability

If the adhesive layer is poured into the gap between the protective cover lens and liquid crystal display module, then the sealing is improved, but the adhesive may react with the liquid crystal display module surface causing further damage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment sealingVSAvoidsurface reaction damage
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The interlayer acts as a protective intermediary barrier between the adhesive layer and the liquid crystal display module surface. It allows the adhesive to be poured into the gap to achieve hermetic sealing (improving reliability) while preventing direct contact between the adhesive and the liquid crystal display module surface (avoiding harmful chemical reactions). The interlayer thus mediates between the need for good sealing and the need to protect the display module surface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 interlayer effectively prevents adhesive penetration into the liquid crystal display module and reduces the risk of surface damage, ensuring a secure and functional attachment while maintaining the display's integrity.

Implementation Method 1

The first adhesive layer is disposed between the curved protective layer and the shaping layer. The first adhesive layer is configured to attach the curved protective layer and the shaping layer.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

The interlayer is bonded between the shaping layer and the liquid crystal display module.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS9910304B2Three dimensional curative display apparatus and method for fabricating the same
Publication Date: 2018.03.06 INTERFACE OPTOELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus with a three dimensional curvature cover lens includes a curved protect layer, a shaping layer, a first adhesive layer, a liquid crystal display module and an interlayer. The first adhesive layer is disposed between the curved protect layer and the shaping layer, and used to adhere the curved protect layer and the shaping layer. The interlayer is bonded in-between the shaping layer and the liquid crystal display module.