Bridge FPC Touch Interconnect for Low-Interference Display Panels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display apparatuses with flexible multi-layer on cell (FMLOC) structures face challenges in efficiently connecting and integrating the flexible printed circuit (FPC) with the display panel and touch layer, leading to potential issues with signal interference and manufacturing complexity.

Innovation Solution

The display apparatus incorporates a main FPC and a bridge FPC, with a touch layer disposed on the display panel's light-exiting surface. The FPCs include specific substrates, pads, touch chips, and connection lines, along with shielding transfer lines to reduce signal interference. The bridge FPC is designed to connect the main FPC to the display panel, facilitating efficient signal transmission and touch functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a traditional large connector is used to connect FPC with display panel, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidconnector complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the FPC into multiple layers (first FPC layer, second FPC layer, third FPC layer) with each layer containing specific connection components. The bonding pins are segmented and distributed across different layers and regions (first soldering region, second soldering region, third soldering region), allowing complex connections to be broken down into manageable segments that reduce overall device complexity while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes the thickness dimension of the FPC by implementing bonding pins across multiple layers (first, second, and third FPC layers). This vertical distribution of connection elements allows high-density connections without increasing the horizontal footprint, effectively resolving the contradiction between connection reliability and device complexity through spatial optimization.

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

2Productivity

If bonding pins are distributed across multiple regions and layers, then signal transmission efficiency is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal transmission efficiencyVSAvoidbonding pin positioning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The bonding pins are segmented and assigned to specific functional regions: first bonding pins in the first soldering region for display panel connections, second bonding pins in the second soldering region for touch panel connections, and third bonding pins in the third soldering region for additional functions. This segmentation allows each region to be manufactured and tested independently, reducing overall manufacturing precision requirements while maintaining high signal transmission efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a flexible printed circuit board as an intermediary element that provides mechanical support and electrical connection pathways. The FPC substrate acts as a mediator that accommodates the bonding pins and provides routing paths, reducing the direct precision requirements between display panel and touch panel components while ensuring reliable signal transmission.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of manufacture

If FPC structure is simplified to reduce manufacturing cost, then ease of manufacture is improved, but signal interference increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidsignal interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by implementing shielding structures specifically in regions where signal interference is most likely to occur. The fourth bonding pins are positioned to provide shielding for the third soldering region, and additional shielding structures are placed near high-frequency signal pathways. This localized approach to interference mitigation maintains manufacturing simplicity while effectively reducing signal interference in critical areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The FPC substrate and its associated bonding pins serve as intermediary shielding elements between different signal pathways. The layered structure of the FPC with distributed bonding pins creates natural shielding zones that reduce electromagnetic interference without requiring complex additional components, thus maintaining ease of manufacture while protecting against signal interference.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS12309930B2Display apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.05.20 CHENGDU BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus includes a display panel, a touch layer, and a flexible printed circuit (FPC) including a main FPC and a bridge FPC. A third soldering region and a fourth soldering region of the bridge FPC are respectively soldered to a first soldering region and a second soldering region of the main FPC. Ends of each first touch connection line are electrically connected to a touch chip and a first touch lead. Ends of each second touch connection line are electrically connected to a pad on the second soldering region and a second touch lead. Ends of each third touch connection line are electrically connected to a pad on the first soldering region and the touch chip. Ends of each touch transfer line are electrically connected to a pad on the third soldering region and a pad on the fourth soldering region.