Display Panel Grid Electrode Layout for Uniform Common Voltage

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing display panels with a common electrode for light emitting units face issues due to high self-resistance in the common electrode layer, leading to uneven voltages across different positions, resulting in suboptimal display performance.

Innovation Solution

The display panel incorporates a grid structure formed by intersecting first and second power lines on different conductive layers, connected through via holes, which reduces voltage differences across the common electrode layer by distributing power more evenly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a common electrode layer is used for all light emitting units, then the device complexity is reduced, but the voltage distribution becomes uneven due to high self-resistance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrode structure complexityVSAvoidvoltage distribution uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The common electrode layer is segmented into multiple independent common electrodes (first common electrode, second common electrode, third common electrode, fourth common electrode) arranged in a grid pattern. Each common electrode is independently connected to power lines, allowing separate voltage control. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by maintaining structural simplicity while achieving uniform voltage distribution through multiple controlled zones.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The solution transitions from a single-plane common electrode to a three-dimensional grid structure with power lines and common electrodes arranged in multiple layers and directions. The first and second power lines extend in a first direction while the third and fourth power lines extend in a second direction perpendicular to the first, creating a spatial grid that uniformly distributes voltage across the display panel.

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

2Manufacturing precision

If power lines are added to reduce voltage unevenness, then the voltage distribution uniformity is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage distribution uniformityVSAvoidpower line structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple functions are merged into the power line structure: the first and second power lines serve both as voltage supply paths and as structural elements that define the grid pattern. The power lines are integrated with the common electrode connections, eliminating the need for separate voltage distribution components. This merging reduces overall device complexity while achieving uniform voltage distribution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The power lines serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide voltage to common electrodes, act as structural support for the grid arrangement, and define the spatial organization of the display panel. The first power lines and second power lines work together to create a universal voltage distribution network that serves all light emitting units uniformly.

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

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

This solution enhances the uniformity of voltage distribution across the display panel, improving display performance by reducing the impact of high self-resistance in the common electrode layer.

Implementation Method 1

at least part of the second power line is connected to at least part of the first power line through a via hole

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical Conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Implementation Method 2

suffer from uneven voltage distribution due to high self-resistance

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical Resistance: Electrical Resistance

Implementation Method 3

the common electrode layer is connected to the first power line and the second power line

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectrical Conduction: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS20240423037A1Display panel and display device
Publication Date: 2024.12.19 CHENGDU BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A display panel includes a pixel drive circuit for driving a light emitting unit. The pixel drive circuit is connected to the first electrode of the light emitting unit, and the display panel further includes: a base substrate, a first power line, a second power line, and a common electrode layer. The first power line and the second power line are located a the display area of the display panel, the orthographic projection of the first power line on the base substrate is extended along the first direction, the orthographic projection of the second power line on the base substrate is extended along the second direction, and the second direction is intersected with the first direction, at least a part of the second power line is connected to at least a part of the first power line through a via hole.