Layered Reflective Structure for Uniform Light Emission
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic devices face issues with optical reflective sheets and adhesives due to precision limitations in cutting and thickness constraints, leading to inadequate reflectivity, light leakage, and uneven lighting.
Innovation Solution
A reflective structure comprising a first insulating layer, a metal layer, and a second insulating layer is introduced, with the metal layer between the insulating layers, enhancing reflectivity and reducing light loss.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If optical reflective sheet is used, then reflectivity is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates due to cutting limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies composite materials by combining multiple layers (substrate layer, reflective layer, and protective layer) to create an integrated reflective structure. This composite approach eliminates the need for separate cutting operations while maintaining high reflectivity, thereby resolving the contradiction between improved reflectivity and manufacturing precision.
2Ease of manufacture
If optical reflective adhesive is used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but reflectivity deteriorates due to thickness constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the reflective component into distinct functional layers: a substrate layer for structural support, a reflective layer for light reflection, and a protective layer for durability. This segmentation allows each layer to be optimized independently, ensuring sufficient reflectivity while maintaining ease of manufacture through standardized layering processes.
3Illumination intensity
If optical reflective adhesive thickness is increased, then reflectivity is improved, but device complexity worsens due to overflow and uneven lighting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs thin-film technology to create a reflective structure with controlled thickness. The reflective layer is deposited as a thin film that provides sufficient reflectivity without excessive thickness, preventing overflow and uneven lighting while maintaining structural simplicity and ease of integration.
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 reflective structure improves light-emitting performance by increasing reflectivity and reducing light leakage, providing uniform brightness and addressing thickness-related issues.
Implementation Method 1
the reflective structure includes a first insulating layer, a metal layer, and a second insulating layer, and the metal layer is disposed between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a driving substrate, a light-emitting unit, and a reflective structure. The driving substrate includes a contact. The light-emitting unit is disposed on the driving substrate and electrically connected to the contact. The reflective structure is disposed on the driving substrate. Wherein the reflective structure includes a first insulating layer, a metal layer, and a second insulating layer, and the metal layer is disposed between the first insulating layer and the second insulating layer.