Display Window Resin Layer Carbonization for Light Shielding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Display devices face reliability issues due to stepped portions generated by light shielding patterns in the window bezel area, which can lead to discoloration and low transmittance, affecting the overall performance and durability of the device.

Innovation Solution

A window for display devices is designed with a resin layer that includes a light shielding pattern and a transmission pattern, where the resin layer is carbonized to define the light shielding area, reducing the thickness of the light shielding pattern and preventing stepped portions, and is applied between a base substrate and the display panel using adhesive layers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If a light shielding pattern with predetermined thickness is formed in the window, then light blocking function is improved, but stepped portions are generated at the bezel area causing reliability issues

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight blocking functionVSAvoidwindow reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the conventional mechanical approach of forming a light shielding pattern with predetermined thickness through deposition or coating processes with a chemical approach using a resin layer that is carbonized to form the light shielding pattern. This substitution eliminates the stepped portions generated by the mechanical deposition process, thereby improving window reliability while maintaining the light blocking function.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical and chemical parameters of the resin layer through carbonization process. By controlling the carbonization conditions, the resin layer transforms into a light shielding pattern with appropriate optical properties (light blocking function) while maintaining a thickness that prevents stepped portions, thus resolving the contradiction between light blocking performance and reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Object-affected harmful factors

If light shielding pattern with predetermined thickness is used, then light blocking capability is enhanced, but transmittance and appearance are degraded due to discoloration

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight blocking capabilityVSAvoidlight transmittance
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The carbonization process transforms the resin layer into a light shielding pattern with controlled optical parameters. The carbonized structure provides effective light blocking capability while the gradual transition and uniform carbonization prevent discoloration, maintaining acceptable light transmittance in the transmission area and improving overall appearance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a resin layer as a precursor material that is then carbonized to form the light shielding pattern. This composite approach combines the advantages of the resin layer (uniform thickness, good adhesion) with the properties of carbonized material (effective light blocking, stable chemical structure), achieving both light blocking capability and maintained transmittance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Ease of manufacture

If conventional light shielding pattern formation method is used, then manufacturing process is simple, but stepped portions are generated affecting device performance

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing process simplicityVSAvoidsurface flatness
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical deposition process with a chemical carbonization process. The resin layer is applied using conventional coating methods (maintaining ease of manufacture), then carbonized to form the light shielding pattern. This chemical transformation eliminates the stepped portions issue while keeping the manufacturing process relatively simple and industrially viable.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies the resin layer in advance before the light shielding pattern is actually formed through carbonization. This preliminary action allows the resin layer to be uniformly deposited across the window surface, and subsequent carbonization transforms it into the final light shielding pattern without generating stepped portions, thus improving manufacturing precision while maintaining process simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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 reliability and transmittance of the display device by eliminating stepped portions and improving the structural integrity of the window, ensuring better light transmission and reduced risk of discoloration.

Implementation Method 1

the resin layer is carbonized to define the light shielding area

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCarbonization: Pyrolysis

Data Source

PatentUS11581505B2Window for display device, method for manufacturing the same, and display device including the same
Publication Date: 2023.02.14 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device includes a display panel from which light is transmitted; and a window through which the light from the display panel is transmitted to outside the display device. The window includes a transmission area through which the light is transmitted, a light shielding area which is adjacent to the transmission area and blocks the light, and a resin layer at which the window is attachable to the display panel, the resin layer defining a light shielding pattern which corresponds to the light shielding area and blocks the light.