Display Panel Transfer Mechanism Bonding Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

The manufacturing device for display panels lacks the ability to effectively detect bonding between components during the transfer process, leading to potential substrate drops and breaks, which increases scrap rates and production costs.

Innovation Solution

A manufacturing device with a transfer mechanism using a suction cup and a detecting mechanism that includes a color difference sensor and capacitive proximity switch, controlled by a processor and control chip, to accurately detect bonding and prevent substrate drops by ensuring stable and orderly operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a transfer mechanism is used to transfer the substrate, then the substrate can be moved during manufacturing, but the substrate may drop and break due to inability to detect bonding status

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesubstrate transfer capabilityVSAvoidsubstrate integrity during transfer
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a detection mechanism that provides real-time feedback on bonding status during substrate transfer. The detecting mechanism includes a sensing electrode that detects changes in capacitance or electric field when the spacer plate bonds to the substrate, allowing the system to receive feedback signals and adjust transfer operations accordingly, preventing substrate drops and breaks

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a detecting mechanism as an intermediary between the transfer mechanism and the substrate. This intermediary device monitors the bonding process by detecting electrical parameters (capacitance changes) and communicates bonding status to the control system, enabling indirect observation and control of the bonding state without direct mechanical interference

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If the detecting mechanism height is reduced to improve detection accuracy, then detection precision improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebonding detection precisionVSAvoiddetecting mechanism structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical detection structures with an electrical field-based detection system. The sensing electrode detects bonding through changes in capacitance or electric field characteristics, eliminating the need for complex mechanical measurement devices and reducing structural complexity while maintaining high detection precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the detection parameter from mechanical measurement to electrical parameter measurement (capacitance, electric field). By monitoring electrical parameter changes when the spacer plate bonds to the substrate, the system achieves precise detection without requiring complex mechanical structures, thus reducing device complexity while improving measurement precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 device effectively detects bonding between components, reducing scrap rates and production costs, thereby enhancing manufacturing efficiency and market competitiveness by preventing substrate drops and improving detection precision.

Implementation Method 1

The support rod is provided with a passage therein, one end of the passage provided with the suction cup is provided with a switch, the control mechanism controls the ON or OFF of the switch, and the suction cup is in communication with the passage during OFF

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNegative pressure adsorption: Suction

Implementation Method 2

The detecting mechanism includes a detecting module, the detecting module includes a shielding cover, and a sensing electrode is disposed in the shielding cover

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitive sensing: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentUS11307441B2Manufacturing for display panel
Publication Date: 2022.04.19 HKC CORP LTD
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AI summary

The present application discloses a manufacturing device for a display panel. The manufacturing device for the display panel includes a base; at least one transfer mechanism, fixedly disposed on the base; and at least one detecting mechanism, fixedly disposed, on the base; a control mechanism is disposed in the base, the control mechanism controls the transfer mechanism and the detecting mechanism, and a set height of the detecting mechanism is smaller than that of the transfer mechanism.