Liquid Crystal Composition for Drop Fill Defect Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Liquid crystal display devices face challenges in maintaining stability and display quality due to variations in liquid crystal composition volume during the one drop fill method, leading to defects such as spot formation and contrast issues, especially in small devices like smartphones.

Innovation Solution

A liquid crystal composition is developed containing specific compounds represented by general formulas (i) and (ii), which provide a positive dielectric anisotropy, stability against heat and light, and low viscosity, allowing for high-speed response and improved production yield by minimizing defects during the production process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the one drop fill method is used to inject liquid crystal composition onto the substrate, then the production process is simplified and productivity is improved, but variations in injection volume occur leading to dropping mark defects and deterioration of display quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction efficiencyVSAvoidinjection volume control
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical composition parameters of the liquid crystal mixture by incorporating specific compounds (cyclic carbonate compounds, cycloaliphatic compounds, and compounds with specific molecular structures) to alter the fluid's injection characteristics. This enables the liquid crystal composition to be dropped in a controlled manner while maintaining uniform distribution and preventing volume variations that cause defects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite liquid crystal composition by combining multiple specific compounds in defined proportions. This composite formulation integrates compounds with different properties (viscosity modifiers, alignment agents, and stable core compounds) to achieve both ease of injection and precision in volume control, resolving the contradiction between simplified injection and precise dosage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If the liquid crystal composition contains multiple compounds to optimize dielectric anisotropy and refractive index, then display performance is improved, but the composition becomes more complex and difficult to control

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedisplay performanceVSAvoidcomposition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the liquid crystal composition into distinct functional components with specific roles: cyclic carbonate compounds for dielectric properties, cycloaliphatic compounds for refractive index control, and specific structural compounds for molecular alignment. Each segment is optimized independently and then combined, making the complex composition more controllable and easier to manufacture with consistent performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent establishes specific parameter ranges for each compound type (molecular weight, structural features, concentration ratios) to optimize the balance between dielectric anisotropy and refractive index. By controlling these parameters within defined boundaries, the patent achieves reliable display performance while maintaining composition simplicity and manufacturability.

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

The composition ensures stable performance and high yield in liquid crystal display devices by maintaining low viscosity and resistance to heat and light, reducing defects and improving response speed, thus enhancing display quality and production efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

a liquid crystal composition having a positive Δ∈ value is used... a liquid crystal composition having a positive Δ∈ value is aligned vertically when no voltage is applied, and display is achieved by applying a horizontal electric field

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectDielectric anisotropy: Dielectric Permittivity

Implementation Method 2

ensure optimal values for the dielectric anisotropy (Δ∈) and the refractive index anisotropy (Δn)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefractive index anisotropy: Birefringence

Data Source

PatentUS9321960B2Nematic liquid crystal composition and liquid crystal display device using same
Publication Date: 2016.04.26 SHIJIAZHUANG CHENGZHI YONGHUA DISPLAY MATERIALS CO LTD
  • US9321960B2 patent drawing
  • US9321960B2 patent drawing
  • US9321960B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A composition containing a compound represented by general formula (i) and a compound represented by general formula (ii):in the formulas, each of Xi1 to Xi6 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom, and each of Xii1 to Xii4 independently represents a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.