Electric-Field Alignment for Light-Emitting Element Deposition

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in efficiently aligning light emitting elements on a substrate of a light emitting display panel, which affects the quality and efficiency of the display device.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus for manufacturing a light emitting display device is developed, featuring a stage with electric-field application modules on either side, a printing head above the stage, and a heating element. The electric-field application modules, with probe heads and drivers, apply electric fields to align light emitting elements, while the printing head deposits light emitting elements and the heating element aids in solvent removal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If conventional methods are used to deposit light emitting elements, then the deposition process is simple, but the alignment precision of light emitting elements on the substrate is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealignment precisionVSAvoidapparatus complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an electric field as an intermediary force to align light emitting elements during the deposition process. The electric field application module creates an electric field between the substrate and the light emitting elements, causing the elements to align along electric field lines before being deposited onto the substrate, thereby achieving precise alignment without complex mechanical positioning systems

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex mechanical alignment systems with an electric field-based alignment mechanism. Instead of using precision mechanical stages or positioning systems to align light emitting elements, the invention uses electric fields to automatically orient and position the elements during deposition, simplifying the overall apparatus while maintaining high alignment precision

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

2Productivity

If multiple electric-field application modules are used to improve alignment efficiency, then the alignment speed increases, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealignment efficiencyVSAvoidmodule quantity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the substrate into multiple regions and places electric field application modules at different locations (e.g., opposite sides of the substrate). Each module independently applies electric fields to its respective region, allowing parallel processing of multiple areas simultaneously, which increases overall alignment efficiency while keeping each individual module relatively simple

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple electric field application modules into a coordinated system that works together to align light emitting elements across the entire substrate. By synchronizing the operation of multiple modules and integrating their control, the system achieves high alignment efficiency for large-area substrates without proportionally increasing overall system complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 apparatus enables efficient alignment and deposition of light emitting elements, improving the quality and efficiency of the light emitting display device by ensuring precise positioning and stable integration of the elements.

Implementation Method 1

at least one electric-field application module disposed on at least one side of the stage... The at least one electric-field application module may include a probe head having at least one probe pin, and a driver connected to the probe head to move the probe head

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectric field: Electric Field

Implementation Method 2

a heating element disposed adjacent the stage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeating: Heating

Data Source

PatentUS12243953B2Apparatus for manufacturing light-emitting display device
Publication Date: 2025.03.04 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
  • US12243953B2 patent drawing
  • US12243953B2 patent drawing
  • US12243953B2 patent drawing

AI summary

An apparatus for manufacturing a light emitting display device includes a stage, and at least one electric-field application module disposed on at least one side of the stage. The apparatus further includes at least one of: at least one printing head disposed above the stage, and a heating element disposed adjacent the stage. The at least one electric-field application module includes a probe head having at least one probe pin, and a driver connected to the probe head to move the probe head.