Display Functional Layer Structure for Heat Dissipation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices with high performance and reduced size generate significant heat, which can lead to product failure or malfunction due to inadequate heat dissipation.

Innovation Solution

A functional layer is introduced in the display device comprising an adhesive layer, a first heat dissipation layer, a cushion layer with heat-conducting particles, and a second heat dissipation layer, which includes materials like heat-conducting metals, carbon-based materials, and ceramics to enhance heat conductivity and dissipate heat effectively.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If electronic components are increased in capacity and integration to achieve high performance, then display device performance is improved, but heat generation increases causing potential failure or malfunction

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay device performanceVSAvoidheat generation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies this principle by using the heat-conducting particles and heat dissipation layers to convert the harmful heat generated by electronic components into a manageable thermal flow that can be directed and dissipated efficiently through the functional layer structure, preventing overheating while maintaining high-performance components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

Solution Approach 2:

The functional layer acts as an intermediary between the electronic components and the display panel, with heat-conducting particles and heat dissipation layers serving as intermediate structures that facilitate thermal management without interfering with the electronic components' high-performance operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-generated harmful factors

If heat dissipation structures are added to dissipate heat, then heat dissipation capability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat dissipation capabilityVSAvoidfunctional layer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The functional layer is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: the heat-conducting particles provide thermal conduction, the adhesive layer provides bonding, and the heat dissipation layers provide both thermal management and electromagnetic shielding, thereby reducing the need for separate dedicated components and simplifying the overall device structure

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses composite materials in the functional layer, combining heat-conducting particles with adhesive materials and integrating heat dissipation layers with electromagnetic shield materials, creating multi-functional composite structures that achieve heat dissipation without proportionally increasing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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 functional layer effectively dissipates heat generated within the display device, preventing deterioration and ensuring the longevity and reliability of the device by minimizing heat transfer to the display panel.

Implementation Method 1

a cushion layer disposed below the first heat dissipation layer and including heat-conducting particles

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

a first heat dissipation layer disposed below the adhesive layer, a cushion layer disposed below the first heat dissipation layer and including heat-conducting particles, and a second heat dissipation layer disposed below the cushion layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentUS12581626B2Display device, functional layer included in display device and method of manufacturing display device
Publication Date: 2026.03.17 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device includes a display panel which displays an image, and a functional layer disposed below the display panel. The functional layer includes an adhesive layer disposed below the display panel, a first heat dissipation layer disposed below the adhesive layer, a cushion layer disposed below the first heat dissipation layer, and including a heat-conducting particle, and a second heat dissipation layer disposed below the cushion layer.