Display Opening Structure Using Partition Walls to Prevent Layer Peeling

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge of undesired lifting and/or peeling of layers during the etching process in display apparatuses, which can lead to a decrease in the quality of the display apparatus, particularly when forming openings for components like cameras or sensors, is addressed.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the use of partition walls made of organic insulating material, which are concentrically arranged around the opening area, and a temporary layer is used to fill and remove openings in the substrate and insulating layers to prevent lifting and peeling.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If an insulating layer is removed after etching the substrate to form openings, then the opening is completed, but undesired lifting and/or peeling of layers occurs due to adhesive force between the insulating layer and the plurality of layers

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveopening formation precisionVSAvoidlayer structure stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by forming partition walls at the peripheral area before removing the insulating layer. These partition walls are positioned to prevent lifting and peeling of the plurality of layers that would otherwise occur during the insulating layer removal process. By preparing this protective structure in advance, the patent eliminates the need for complex post-removal repairs while maintaining layer stability throughout the opening formation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The partition walls serve as an intermediary structure between the insulating layer and the plurality of layers. During the insulating layer removal process, these partition walls act as a mediator that absorbs and distributes the adhesive forces, preventing direct pulling and peeling of the plurality of layers. This intermediary structure enables safe removal of the insulating layer while maintaining overall layer integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If the insulating layer is used as a buffer during etching, then etching stability is improved, but the insulating layer creates adhesive forces that cause layer lifting when removed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveetching process reliabilityVSAvoidadhesive force causing layer lifting
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the taking out principle by extracting the harmful adhesive force effect through the introduction of partition walls. These partition walls are specifically designed to be removed after serving their protective function during insulating layer removal. By extracting this intermediate protective structure after use, the patent eliminates the source of adhesive forces that would otherwise cause layer lifting, while having enjoyed the reliability benefits during the critical etching and removal phases.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The partition walls function as disposable temporary structures that provide necessary protection during the etching and insulating layer removal processes. These partition walls are designed to be removed after serving their protective purpose, similar to sacrificial structures in manufacturing. This approach allows the use of the insulating layer as a reliable buffer during etching while eliminating the harmful adhesive effects afterward.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Data Source

PatentUS20260068381A1Display apparatus, electronic device, and method of manufacturing display apparatus
Publication Date: 2026.03.05 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display apparatus that includes a substrate including a display area, an opening area in the display area, and an intermediate area between the opening area and the display area is provided. The display apparatus includes a light-emitting diode provided in the display area and including a sub-pixel electrode, a counter electrode, and an intermediate layer between the sub-pixel electrode and the counter electrode, a planarization layer on the light-emitting diode, a first touch electrode layer on the planarization layer, a first touch insulating layer on the first touch electrode layer, a second touch electrode layer on the first touch insulating layer, a second touch insulating layer on the second touch electrode layer, and at least one partition wall located adjacent to the opening area in the intermediate area and on the second touch insulating layer.