Organic Light Emitting Display Reinforcing Lattice Impact Resistance

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Solution Overview

Problem

Organic light emitting displays face challenges in withstanding external impacts, leading to potential deformation and breakage due to the lack of adequate reinforcement between the display panel and the bezel.

Innovation Solution

A reinforcing lattice is interposed between the display panel and the bezel, comprising a meshed structure of horizontal and vertical ribs, preventing direct contact between the substrates and enhancing the durability of the display panel by distributing external forces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a simple frame structure is used to accommodate the display panel, then the device complexity is reduced, but the strength and impact resistance of the display panel deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveframe structureVSAvoidimpact resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The frame is constructed as a composite structure combining a base frame and a reinforcing lattice made of different materials (metal and/or polymer). This composite design provides both structural simplicity and enhanced strength, resolving the contradiction between low complexity and high impact resistance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The frame is segmented into two functional components: a base frame for accommodation and a separate reinforcing lattice for strength enhancement. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to provide both simplicity and strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Device complexity

If direct contact between the display panel and base plate is allowed, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability under impact deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveframe structureVSAvoidimpact resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A reinforcing lattice is introduced as an intermediary element between the display panel and the base plate. This lattice acts as a mediator that distributes impact forces, preventing direct concentration of stress on the display panel while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The reinforcing lattice is pre-installed between the display panel and base plate to provide beforehand cushioning against potential impacts. This preventive structure absorbs and distributes impact energy before it can reach the display panel, enhancing reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Strength

If a reinforcing lattice is added between the display panel and bezel, then the strength and impact resistance are improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveimpact resistanceVSAvoidframe structure
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The reinforcing lattice is constructed from composite materials (metal and/or polymer) that provide high strength-to-weight ratios and ease of fabrication. This allows the lattice structure to enhance strength without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The frame system is segmented into modular components (base frame, reinforcing lattice, side walls) that can be manufactured separately and assembled. This segmentation simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces assembly complexity while providing enhanced strength through the lattice structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS7923927B2Organic light emitting display
Publication Date: 2011.04.12 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is an organic light emitting display. The organic light emitting display includes a display panel including a first substrate in which an organic light emitting diode is formed, a second substrate arranged on the top of the first substrate and a sealing material for combining the first substrate with the second substrate. The device includes a bezel including a lower surface and a plurality of sidewalls extending from edges of the lower surface, wherein a space for receiving the display panel is defined by the lower surface and the sidewalls. The device further includes a reinforcing lattice arranged between the display panel and the bezel.