OLED Display Module Integrated Carrier Frame Structure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional OLED display modules have complex frame structures, leading to high manufacturing costs and difficulty in achieving a lightweight and thin design.

Innovation Solution

A simplified frame structure for OLED display modules is achieved by integrally forming a first carrier and a second carrier with a continuous joint surface, where the second carrier has notches that allow for a smooth formation of the frame structure through a rolling and stamping process, using materials like metal and polyethylene terephthalate, and maintaining the structural and functional integrity of the OLED display panel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a conventional frame structure is used for OLED display, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the device complexity increases and manufacturing cost rises

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural integrityVSAvoidframe structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple frame components into a single integrated frame structure. The first carrier and second carrier are merged into one piece that includes both the first and second notches, eliminating the need for separate components and reducing assembly steps while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated frame structure serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, defines the display area through its notches, and acts as a mounting framework. This multi-functional design reduces the number of separate components needed.

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

2Strength

If a conventional frame structure is used for OLED display, then the structural support is adequate, but the weight increases and thinning becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural supportVSAvoidmodule weight
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The frame structure utilizes thin carrier materials with integrated notches that provide sufficient structural support while minimizing weight. The design employs thin film or shell-like structures that maintain strength through intelligent geometry rather than material thickness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Ease of manufacture

If a conventional frame structure is used for OLED display, then the manufacturing process is established, but the fabrication cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing process maturityVSAvoidframe structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple manufacturing steps into a single integrated frame production process. By creating one unified structure with both notches formed in one carrier, the manufacturing process is simplified while maintaining ease of production through established techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 simplifies the manufacturing process, reduces fabrication costs, and results in a lightweight and slim OLED display module with maintained structural and functional integrity.

Implementation Method 1

the first carrier and the second carrier are jointed through a rolling process. a temperature provided during the rolling process is substantially smaller than 150° C., which is preferably between about 35° C. and about 100° C.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal bonding: Heating

Data Source

PatentUS8610137B2Organic light emitting display module and producing method thereof
Publication Date: 2013.12.17 NEOLAYER LLC
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AI summary

An organic light emitting diode (OLED) display module including a first carrier, a second carrier and an OLED display panel is provided. The second carrier disposed on the first carrier is integrally formed with the first carrier. The OLED display panel is disposed on the second carrier. A continuous joint surface is formed between the first and the second carriers. A producing method of the OLED display module is also provided.