Conductive Structure for Flexible OLED Edge Illumination

A conductive structure is introduced as an intermediary element between the cutting edge substrate and the display pixels. This conductive structure acts as a mediator to drain electrostatic charge that accumulates at the cutting edge, preventing it from affecting adjacent pixels and causing illumination defects. The conductive structure is positioned to overlap the cutting edge in the vertical direction and is connected to a grounding electrode, creating a charge dissipation pathway that resolves the contradiction between maintaining flexible substrate geometry and ensuring uniform pixel illumination.

The conductive structure is merged with existing substrate structures and manufacturing processes. The conductive structure overlaps the cutting edge and is integrated into the substrate architecture, combining the cutting edge geometry with the charge dissipation function. This merging approach allows the conductive structure to be formed using existing manufacturing steps, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective electrostatic charge drainage.