LED Display Molding Structure for Faster Waterproof Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

LED displays face durability issues due to environmental damage and static, with conventional waterproofing methods being inefficient in terms of coating time and solution consumption.

Innovation Solution

A display module with a substrate and molding part, where the molding part has a shape corresponding to the LEDs, including a heat-curable resin with varying light transmittance to protect the LEDs and improve manufacturing efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional dispensing or spraying method is used for waterproofing LEDs, then waterproofing function is achieved, but coating time and coating solution consumption increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewaterproofing protectionVSAvoidcoating time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-forming a molding part with a shape corresponding to the LEDs before the coating process. This molding part serves as a template or mask that guides the coating solution application, enabling precise and efficient waterproofing without requiring time-consuming conventional dispensing or spraying methods across the entire surface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If conventional dispensing or spraying method is used for waterproofing LEDs, then waterproofing function is achieved, but coating solution consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewaterproofing protectionVSAvoidcoating solution consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by creating a molding part with a shape corresponding to the LEDs, which enables localized application of the coating solution only where needed (around the LEDs). This prevents waste of coating solution on areas that do not require waterproofing, thereby reducing overall coating solution consumption while maintaining effective waterproofing protection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Illumination intensity

If molding part with varying thickness is used, then light transmittance and contrast ratio are improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight transmittance and contrast ratioVSAvoidthickness uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by designing the molding part with varying thickness - a first thickness in a first region and a second thickness in a second region. This variation in thickness creates different light transmittance properties in different areas, which improves contrast ratio and illumination characteristics. The localized thickness adjustment allows optimization of optical performance without requiring uniform precision across the entire molding part.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 solution enhances the durability of LED displays by reducing coating time and solution consumption, improving contrast ratio and protecting LEDs from environmental damage, while maintaining uniform brightness.

Implementation Method 1

The molding part includes a heat-curable resin having a light-transmissivity

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHeat-curable resin curing: Photopolymerisation

Data Source

PatentUS11978836B2Display module and method for molding display module
Publication Date: 2024.05.07 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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  • US11978836B2 patent drawing
  • US11978836B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A display module is provided that includes a substrate and a molding part. The substrate includes a first surface disposed with a plurality of LEDs, and a second surface, opposite of the first surface, that is disposed with a plurality of chips connected to the plurality of LEDs and further disposed with a coupling body. The molding part covers the first surface and the plurality of LEDs, and has a shape corresponding to a shape of the plurality of LEDs.