Light Diffusion Control Film with UV Absorbing Layer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional light diffusion control films suffer from liquefaction and yellowing when exposed to certain conditions, including light shielding over time.

Innovation Solution

A laminate comprising a light diffusion control film with an internal structure of alternating high and low refractive index regions, combined with an ultraviolet absorbing layer on the external light incident side, containing a weakly basic hindered amine-based compound with a carbonate skeleton to prevent liquefaction and yellowing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional light diffusion control films are used under external light irradiation, then light diffusion function is achieved, but liquefaction and yellowing occur over time

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability against liquefaction and yellowingVSAvoidservice life under external light irradiation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by incorporating ultraviolet absorbers and hindered amine light stabilizers into the light diffusion control film formulation before degradation occurs. These additives proactively absorb UV radiation and prevent photolytic degradation mechanisms, thereby suppressing liquefaction and yellowing before they can manifest as functional failures during extended service under external light irradiation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs composite materials by combining the light diffusion control film with ultraviolet absorbing layers and incorporating hindered amine light stabilizers within the film matrix. This composite approach creates a multi-functional system where the ultraviolet absorbers block harmful radiation, the hindered amine stabilizers prevent oxidative degradation, and the light diffusion structure maintains optical functionality, collectively enhancing long-term stability against liquefaction and yellowing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If ultraviolet absorbing layer is added to suppress yellowing, then light diffusion function is maintained, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresistance to yellowingVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies merging by integrating the ultraviolet absorbing function and light diffusion function into a single integrated film structure. The ultraviolet absorbers and hindered amine light stabilizers are incorporated within the light diffusion control film matrix itself, allowing both UV protection and light diffusion functions to coexist in one layer rather than requiring separate components, thereby reducing structural complexity while maintaining yellowing resistance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements multi-functionality by designing the light diffusion control film to simultaneously perform light diffusion, ultraviolet absorption, and photostabilization functions. The film structure serves multiple purposes: it diffuses incident light for privacy protection, absorbs UV radiation to prevent degradation, and contains hindered amine stabilizers to resist yellowing and liquefaction, eliminating the need for separate specialized layers and simplifying the overall device structure.

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

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 effectively suppresses liquefaction and yellowing of the light diffusion control film, maintaining its performance and integrity even under prolonged external light exposure.

Implementation Method 1

an ultraviolet absorbing layer located further on an external light incident side than the light diffusion control film

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectUltraviolet absorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 2

a light diffusion control film having an internal structure in the film, the internal structure comprising a plurality of regions having a relatively high refractive index in a region having a relatively low refractive index

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight diffusion: Scattering

Implementation Method 3

The internal structure includes a plurality of regions having a relatively high refractive index in a region having a relatively low refractive index

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Data Source

PatentUS20230266510A1Laminate and light diffusion control film
Publication Date: 2023.08.24 LINTEC CORP
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AI summary

A laminate used under an environment irradiated with external light includes a light diffusion control film having an internal structure in the film. The internal structure includes a plurality of regions having a relatively high refractive index in a region having a relatively low refractive index. The laminate further includes an ultraviolet absorbing layer located further on the external light incident side than the light diffusion control film. The light diffusion control film contains a weakly basic hindered amine-based compound having a carbonate skeleton.