Conductive Adhesive Layer for LED Display Contrast

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing LED display devices have limitations in contrast ratio and manufacturing cost, with issues related to light interference between pixels and high production costs due to complex manufacturing processes.

Innovation Solution

The use of a conductive adhesive layer with materials like In, Ag, or Sn between the substrate and light-emitting diodes, optimizing the arrangement of light-emitting diodes and conductive pads to reduce light interference and incorporating redundant bonding pad groups for flexible manufacturing, along with a conductive adhesive layer made of low-melting-point metals or alloys for reliable bonding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If conventional LED display devices are used, then manufacturing process is complex and cost is high, but contrast ratio is limited and light interference occurs between pixels

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrast ratioVSAvoidmanufacturing process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a conductive adhesive layer as an intermediary component between the lower substrate and the light-emitting diode. This conductive adhesive layer serves multiple functions: it provides electrical connection, mechanical bonding, and importantly, it acts as a light-blocking layer to prevent light leakage and improve contrast ratio. By using this intermediary layer, the patent simplifies the manufacturing process while achieving better display performance without requiring complex additional structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Manufacturing precision

If complex manufacturing processes are used to improve display performance, then contrast ratio and light interference control improve, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight interference controlVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The conductive adhesive layer is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: electrical conduction, mechanical adhesion, and optical blocking. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate layers or components to address each function individually, thereby simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing costs while effectively controlling light interference between pixels and improving contrast ratio.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If standard bonding processes are used, then manufacturing is straightforward, but bonding reliability and flexibility are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebonding reliabilityVSAvoidprocessing temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes the low melting point characteristic of the conductive adhesive layer materials (such as indium, indium tin alloy, or indium silver alloy) to enable bonding at relatively low temperatures. By changing the thermal parameter of the bonding process, the patent achieves reliable bonding between the substrate and LED while maintaining flexibility in the manufacturing process and preventing damage to heat-sensitive components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 approach enhances the contrast ratio of the display device, reduces manufacturing costs, and increases the reliability and flexibility of the production process by minimizing light interference and allowing for efficient bonding with lower processing temperatures.

Implementation Method 1

a conductive adhesive layer with materials like In, Ag, or Sn between the substrate and light-emitting diodes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMetallurgical bonding: Welding

Data Source

PatentEP3460861B1Display device
Publication Date: 2023.03.01 INNOLUX CORP
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AI summary

A display device is provided. The display device includes a first light-emitting diode and a second light-emitting diode. The first light-emitting diode includes a first conductive pad, a second conductive pad adjacent to the first conductive pad, and a first light-emitting portion disposed on the first conductive pad. The second light-emitting diode includes a third conductive pad, a fourth conductive pad adjacent to the third conductive pad, and a second light-emitting portion disposed on the third conductive pad. A distance between the first conductive pad and the third conductive pad is less than a distance between the second conductive pad and the fourth conductive pad.