Quantum Dot Siloxane Resin LED Light Conversion Layer

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Solution Overview

Problem

The heat resistance performance of quantum dots in conventional red and green LEDs is inadequate, leading to rapid deterioration of light conversion characteristics, and existing solutions increase device thickness.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting diode (LED) apparatus using a quantum dot siloxane resin-based light conversion layer that is robust to heat, allowing for direct stacking on the LED and eliminating the need for additional heat-blocking films, thereby enhancing durability and reducing thickness.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If quantum dots are bonded onto LEDs with conventional glass packages, then red and green light emission is achieved, but heat resistance performance is inadequate and light conversion characteristics deteriorate rapidly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat resistance performanceVSAvoidlifespan
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDuration of action of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses quantum dot siloxane resin as a composite material that combines quantum dots with siloxane resin matrix. This composite structure provides both the light conversion function of quantum dots and the heat resistance of siloxane resin, eliminating the need for separate heat-blocking films and directly resolving the heat resistance performance issue while extending lifespan

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the material parameter from conventional glass package to quantum dot siloxane resin. This parameter change fundamentally alters the thermal properties of the light conversion layer, providing inherent heat resistance that protects quantum dots from deterioration and extends operational lifespan

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If a heat-blocking material is added between LEDs and quantum dots, then heat resistance is improved, but device thickness increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveheat resistanceVSAvoidthickness
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the light conversion function and heat resistance function into a single integrated layer - the quantum dot siloxane resin light conversion layer. This eliminates the need for separate heat-blocking films, maintaining thin device thickness while providing adequate heat resistance protection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The siloxane resin matrix in the composite material provides inherent heat resistance, eliminating the need for additional heat-blocking layers. This keeps the overall device thickness small while ensuring adequate thermal protection for the quantum dots

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Ease of manufacture

If conventional glass packages with quantum dots are used, then light conversion is achieved, but the structure is complex requiring bonding and gold wire connections

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing processVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple separate components (LED chip, quantum dot layer, heat-blocking film, glass package) into a single integrated structure where the quantum dot siloxane resin layer serves as both the light conversion medium and the protective encapsulation, dramatically simplifying the manufacturing process and reducing structural complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The quantum dot siloxane resin layer performs multiple functions simultaneously: light conversion, heat resistance protection, and structural encapsulation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components and simplifies the overall device structure

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

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 solution extends the lifespan of LEDs, enables production at a smaller size and thinner thickness, and facilitates high-resolution displays by suppressing deterioration phenomena.

Implementation Method 1

a light conversion layer which comprises a quantum dot siloxane resin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoluminescence: Photoluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP3566250B1Light emitting diode apparatus and manufacturing method thereof
Publication Date: 2022.10.19 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
  • EP3566250B1 patent drawingFigure 1a~2a
  • EP3566250B1 patent drawingFigure 2b
  • EP3566250B1 patent drawingFigure 3

AI summary

A light emitting diode (LED) apparatus is provided. The LED apparatus includes a light emitting diode, a light conversion layer stacked on the light emitting diode and configured to convert a wavelength of light incident from the light emitting diode, a reflection coating layer stacked on the light conversion layer and configured to pass the light of which the wavelength is converted in light incident from the light conversion layer therethrough and reflecting the other light, and a color filter stacked on the reflection coating layer and configured to correspond to the light conversion layer.