Quantum Dot Glass Plate Segmented Glue Frames Narrow Bezel

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional packaging methods for quantum dots in glass tubes are complex and result in large non-effective zones, which hinder narrow frame design and efficiency in display devices.

Innovation Solution

A quantum dot glass plate is created using two parallel glass substrates with a glue layer containing rectangular ring-shaped glue frames, where quantum dots are uniformly distributed, allowing for effective sealing and reduction of non-effective zones by cutting along the glue frames.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional glass tube packaging is used for quantum dots, then the quantum dots are effectively sealed, but the non-effective zone is large and occupies extra space

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesealing effectivenessVSAvoidnon-effective zone area
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the continuous glue layer into multiple separate glue frames arranged in a matrix pattern. Each glue frame independently seals quantum dots in specific regions, allowing the non-effective zone to be concentrated only at the edges of each individual frame rather than forming a large continuous border around the entire display area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transitions from a traditional single continuous border structure to a two-dimensional matrix arrangement of multiple small glue frames. This dimensional reorganization allows the sealing function to be distributed across many small points rather than requiring a large peripheral zone.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If traditional glass tube packaging is used for quantum dots, then the quantum dots are effectively sealed, but the manufacturing procedure is complicated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesealing effectivenessVSAvoidmanufacturing procedure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional glass tube structure with a simpler organic glue frame structure that can be directly formed on the substrate. This eliminates the need for separate glass tube fabrication, assembly, and sealing processes, significantly simplifying the manufacturing procedure while maintaining effective sealing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical glass tube sealing system with a chemical/adhesive bonding system using glue frames. The glue frames are formed and cured in place, eliminating complex mechanical assembly steps required for glass tube packaging.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If traditional glass tube packaging is used for quantum dots, then the quantum dots are effectively sealed, but it is difficult to achieve narrow frame design

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesealing effectivenessVSAvoidframe width
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting the sealing structure into multiple small glue frames distributed across the display area, the patent reduces the width of non-effective zones at the edges of each frame. This allows the overall display to achieve narrow frame design while maintaining effective sealing at each quantum dot region.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies sealing functionality locally at each glue frame position rather than requiring a continuous large border. This localized approach allows different regions to have different characteristics, with minimal non-effective zones at the edges of individual frames while maintaining effective sealing where needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Area of stationary object

If glue frames with small width are used, then the non-effective zone is reduced, but the manufacturing precision requirement increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenon-effective zone areaVSAvoidedge sub-frame width precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a moderate glue frame width (0.1-1mm) that is excessive enough to be manufacturable with standard precision but small enough to reduce non-effective zones. This partial action approach finds an optimal balance between manufacturing capability and design requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes the glue frame width parameter to a specific range (0.1-1mm) that balances manufacturing precision requirements with the need to minimize non-effective zones. This parameter optimization allows standard manufacturing processes to achieve the required precision without excessive cost or complexity.

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

This method enhances color gamut saturation, improves display quality, reduces non-effective zones, and aligns with narrow frame design principles, increasing production efficiency and reducing costs while being suitable for large-scale applications.

Implementation Method 1

curing the glue layer to form a complex glass plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCuring: Photopolymerisation

Implementation Method 2

An advantage of the quantum dots is based on quantum confinement effect of the semiconducting crystal or quantum size effect of the semiconducting crystal. When size of the semiconducting crystal reaches nanoscale levels, different sizes of the semiconducting crystal can emit different color light.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectQuantum confinement effect:

Implementation Method 3

A traditional blue light emitting diode excites nanoscale-sized quantum dots, which makes NTSC value reach 100% or more

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission from quantum dots: Photoluminescence

Data Source

PatentUS10710876B2Quantum dot glass plate and manufacturing method thereof
Publication Date: 2020.07.14 TCL CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A quantum dot glass plate includes a first glass substrate, a second glass substrate correspondingly parallel with the first glass substrate, and a glue layer arranged between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate, where the glue layer includes at least one glue frame arranged in a line. A shape of the first glass substrate is same as a shape as the second glass substrate, and edges of the glue layer correspond to edges of the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate.