Half-Cut Target Separation for Precise Display Deposition
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Solution Overview
Problem
In the manufacturing of display apparatuses, interference between mask sheets and shield sticks during deposition can lead to suboptimal deposition of materials, degrading the quality of the deposited layers.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that includes a separation part with moving parts to gradually increase the distance between target portions, utilizing conveyors and transfer robots to accurately position and separate half-cut targets into multiple portions, and a residue storage to manage leftover materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If mask sheets and shield sticks are used during deposition, then deposition coverage is improved, but interference between components occurs leading to degraded deposition quality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the shield stick from the deposition system, replacing it with a modified mask sheet design that performs both masking and shielding functions separately, eliminating the interference problem between the two components
Solution Approach 2:
The mask sheet is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as both the masking element for pattern definition and incorporates shielding structures integrated into its design, eliminating the need for separate shield sticks and preventing interference
2Loss of substance
If half-cut targets are used, then material utilization is improved, but separation and positioning precision becomes difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary cutting to divide the target into half-cut portions before deposition, optimizing material utilization while maintaining precise positioning through controlled separation mechanisms that prepare the target in advance for accurate placement
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual or simple mechanical separation methods with a controlled separation mechanism that uses precise positioning and movement systems to separate half-cut targets, maintaining manufacturing precision while enabling effective material utilization
Data Source
AI summary
According to an embodiment, an apparatus for manufacturing a display apparatus includes a separation part to separate a half-cut target into a plurality of target portions, wherein the separation part includes a plurality of first moving parts each driven in a driving direction to move the target, and as each of the plurality of first moving parts is driven, a distance between the separated target portions gradually increases.