Curved Screen Lamination Structure for Bubble-Free Pressure Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

The lamination process of flexible screens and curved cover plates often results in air bubbles due to uneven pressure distribution, leading to poor lamination and low yield.

Innovation Solution

A lamination device with a deformation bearing member and flexible pad that allows the deformation portion to change shape, enabling gradual lamination from the middle to the sides, reducing air bubbles and improving yield.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a silicone pad is used to press the flexible screen to the curved cover plate, then the flexible screen can be laminated to the curved cover plate, but air bubbles are easily formed due to uneven pressure distribution, leading to poor lamination quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelamination qualityVSAvoidlamination defect rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs a deformation bearing member with a deformation portion that can dynamically change its shape during the lamination process. The deformation portion transitions from an initial state to a deformed state under pressing force, enabling the support surface to adapt its geometry to match the curved cover plate's profile. This dynamic adaptation ensures uniform pressure distribution across the flexible screen, preventing air bubble formation and improving lamination quality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the geometric parameters of the support surface by deforming the deformation portion. The inclination angle of the support surface is adjusted from an initial value to a deformed value that matches the curvature of the cover plate. This parameter change enables the silicone pad to conform to the curved surface, ensuring even pressure distribution and eliminating air bubbles during lamination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Ease of operation

If uniform pressure is applied during lamination, then the lamination process is simple, but the pressure distribution becomes uneven on curved surfaces, causing air bubbles

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelamination process simplicityVSAvoidpressure distribution uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The deformation bearing member provides a dynamic solution that maintains operational simplicity while achieving uniform pressure distribution. The deformation portion automatically adjusts its shape in response to applied pressure, conforming to the curved cover plate profile. This self-adjusting mechanism eliminates the need for complex pressure control systems, maintaining ease of operation while ensuring precise and uniform pressure distribution across the lamination surface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the geometric parameters of the bearing member during the lamination process. The deformation portion transitions from an initial geometry to a deformed geometry that matches the cover plate curvature. This parameter change occurs automatically under applied pressure, maintaining process simplicity while achieving uniform pressure distribution without requiring complex control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 device effectively reduces air bubbles and enhances lamination quality by evenly distributing pressure across the flexible screen and curved cover plate, increasing product yield.

Implementation Method 1

the deformation portion can be deformed from a first state to a second state under the action of a force along a height direction of the lamination device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic deformation: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

applying pressure to the curved cover plate, to deform the deformation portion from the first state to the second state, wherein the two special-shaped bearing portions move in a direction away from each other

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical force: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS12502878B2Lamination device and a lamination method
Publication Date: 2025.12.23 YUNGU GUAN TECH CO LTD
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  • US12502878B2 patent drawing
  • US12502878B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A lamination apparatus and a lamination method, which are used for laminating a curved cover plate to a flexible screen. The lamination apparatus includes: a support member; a deformation bearing member, which includes special-shaped bearing portions arranged opposite each other, and a deformable portion connected between the special-shaped bearing portions, the deformable portion being supported by the support member; and a flexible pad, which is disposed on the side of the deformation bearing member facing away from the support member, the flexible pad including a support surface for supporting a flexible screen and a fitting surface that is fitted with the deformable portion. The support surface is provided with a spinal segment located on the side of the deformable portion facing away from the support member and inclined segments located on both sides of the spinal segment.