Flexible Display Bezel Bending Structure for Peeling Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display devices face limitations in reducing bezel width due to the presence of wiring and driving circuits in the non-display area, which hinders the reduction of the bezel area while maintaining display performance, especially in flexible electroluminescent display devices.
Innovation Solution
A flexible display device with a bezel bending structure that includes a display panel, a cushion tape, and a fixing tape with an adhesive layer in the bending area, along with a micro coating layer to protect the wiring and adjust the neutral plane, minimizing peeling and cracking during bending.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If wiring and driving circuits are arranged in the non-display area, then the display device can function properly, but the bezel area cannot be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dimensionality change by bending the non-display area of the flexible substrate into a three-dimensional configuration. The wiring and driving circuits are arranged on a bent surface rather than a flat plane, allowing these components to occupy less projected area while maintaining their functional integrity. This enables the bezel area to be reduced significantly while still accommodating all necessary wiring and driving circuits.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nesting by folding the non-display area containing the wiring and driving circuits into a compact configuration. The wiring layers and circuit components are nested within the bent non-display region, similar to how elements are nested in a doll's doll structure. This nesting approach allows the functional components to be contained within a smaller spatial footprint, thereby reducing the visible bezel area.
2Area of stationary object
If the flexible substrate is bent to reduce bezel area, then the aesthetic appeal improves, but peeling and cracking defects occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies beforehand cushioning by introducing a cushioning layer between the flexible substrate and the wiring/driving circuit layers in the bending area. This cushioning layer compensates for the stress and strain generated during bending, preventing the substrate and circuit layers from peeling apart or cracking. The cushioning effect is built into the structure before the device is assembled, ensuring protection against bending-induced defects.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite materials by combining multiple layers with different mechanical properties in the bending area. The flexible substrate is复合ed with cushioning layers, protective films, and adhesive layers that have complementary characteristics. This composite structure provides both the flexibility needed for bending and the structural integrity to prevent peeling and cracking, resolving the contradiction between aesthetic appeal and manufacturing precision.
3Length of stationary object
If the thickness of the micro coating layer is minimized, then the display device becomes thinner, but the protective function against cracking is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by replacing the single-layer micro coating with a multi-layer protective structure in the bending area. This includes a cushioning layer, protective film, and adhesive layer, each contributing different protective functions. The composite structure provides enhanced crack resistance compared to a single thick coating, while the overall thickness remains minimized due to the thin nature of each individual layer.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements beforehand cushioning by placing a dedicated cushioning layer and protective film in the bending area before final assembly. These layers are positioned in advance to provide stress distribution and crack prevention, allowing the micro coating layer to be minimized in thickness without compromising protective function. The cushioning effect is built into the structure prior to device completion.
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AI summary
A flexible display device may include a cover glass, a light shielding pattern on a lower surface of the cover glass, a display panel under the cover glass and including a display area and a bending area, a plurality of touch sensors disposed at a position corresponding to the display area of the display panel below the cover glass, an adhesive layer between the cover glass and the display panel, a micro coating layer on an upper surface of the display panel in the bending area, a first back plate on a rear surface of the display panel in the display area, and a second back plate.


