Display Module Resin and Molding Structure for Hidden Panel Seams

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display technologies face challenges in transferring light-emitting devices of various colors onto a substrate without optical distortion or loss, and in creating a seamless large-screen display without visible seams between substrates.

Innovation Solution

A display module structure featuring transparent resins surrounding light-emitting devices and an opaque molding layer covering partial surfaces, with the molding layer hiding seams and protecting the devices from optical distortion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If light-emitting devices are mounted directly on a substrate to create a large-screen display, then the display area is increased, but boundary lines or seams between neighboring substrates become visible

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay areaVSAvoidseam visibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

An opaque molding layer is introduced as an intermediary element between adjacent substrates. This molding layer fills the gaps and boundary regions between substrates, preventing light from leaking through the seams and making them invisible from the front viewing angle, thus eliminating the visible boundary lines while maintaining the large display area

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The molding layer is applied selectively only in the boundary regions between substrates, not across the entire substrate surface. This localized application maintains the transparency and optical quality of the display areas while providing seam coverage only where needed at the interfaces between adjacent substrates

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Reliability

If transparent resins are used to surround light-emitting devices, then physical protection is improved, but light transmittance may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephysical protectionVSAvoidlight transmittance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The transparent resin is applied locally to surround only the side surfaces and upper surfaces of the light-emitting devices, deliberately avoiding coverage of the lower surfaces and the light-emitting apertures. This selective application provides mechanical protection and structural support while maintaining optimal light transmittance from the devices

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The transparent resin acts as a protective intermediary layer between the light-emitting devices and the external environment, providing mechanical support and protection without significantly impeding light transmission. The resin's optical properties are selected to minimize light loss while maximizing protective functionality

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Shape

If the opaque molding layer covers the entire top surface of transparent resins, then seam hiding is improved, but light emission from light-emitting devices is blocked

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseam hidingVSAvoidlight emission
Core Design Contradiction:
ShapeVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The opaque molding layer is applied selectively to cover only the boundary regions and side surfaces of the transparent resins, while deliberately leaving the upper surfaces and light-emitting apertures exposed. This localized application strategy ensures that seams are hidden from side and rear views while light emission from the devices remains unobstructed in the forward direction

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP3837723B1Display apparatus and manufacturing method of display apparatus
Publication Date: 2025.08.06 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A display module is provided. The display module includes a plurality of substrates; a plurality of light-emitting devices mounted on each of the plurality of substrates; a plurality of transparent resins that surrounds the plurality of light-emitting devices; and an opaque molding layer that is disposed on the plurality of substrates between the plurality of transparent resins and covers partial surfaces of the plurality of transparent resins.