Reflective Layer Stabilizes Laser Cutting on Display Panels

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display device manufacturing methods face challenges in accurately cutting holes for functional elements due to laser vibration, leading to inaccuracies and reduced yield.

Innovation Solution

A display device with a reflective layer comprising multiple refractive layers of different indices, alternately laminated and disposed on a polarization film around the cut region, effectively reflects laser light and stabilizes the cutting process, ensuring accurate and smooth cut lines.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If laser is used to cut the display panel, then cutting speed and efficiency are improved, but laser vibration causes inaccurate cut lines and reduces manufacturing precision

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecutting efficiencyVSAvoidcut line accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

A reflective layer is introduced as an intermediary component between the laser source and the display panel. This reflective layer precisely controls the position and direction of the laser beam, acting as a mediator that eliminates the harmful effects of laser vibration while maintaining the high cutting efficiency of the laser method

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The reflective layer is designed with specific structural parameters (layer thickness of 50-200 nm, material refractive index) to optimize laser reflection and positioning. By controlling these parameters, the system maintains stable laser beam characteristics despite vibration, thereby improving cut line accuracy while preserving cutting speed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If process margin is increased to compensate for laser vibration, then manufacturing reliability is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates due to larger tolerances

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing reliabilityVSAvoidcut line precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The reflective layer provides a stable optical reference that enables precise feedback control of the laser cutting process. By using the reflective layer as a consistent reference surface, the system can maintain tight tolerances and high precision while ensuring reliable manufacturing outcomes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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 enables precise cutting of holes for functional elements, reducing process margins and improving manufacturing efficiency by accurately processing holes for elements like cameras and speakers.

Implementation Method 1

The reflective layer may be configured to reflect a laser light

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Implementation Method 2

The reflective layer may comprise a plurality of refractive layers having at least two refractive indexes different from each other

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRefraction: Refraction

Data Source

PatentEP3657562B1Display device and a method for manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2022.03.23 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A display device including: a display panel (DP); a polarization film (POL) disposed on the display panel (DP); and a reflective layer (RL) disposed on the polarization film (POL), wherein the reflective layer (RL) is disposed between a first hole (H) and a first groove (G1), wherein the first hole (H) passes through the display panel (DP) and the polarization film (POL), and the first groove (G1) is provided in the display panel (DP) around the first hole (H).