Rod-Shaped LED Electrode Layout for Higher Front Light Extraction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing light emitting devices face challenges in improving light emission efficiency, particularly in the design and manufacturing of subminiature rod-shaped LEDs for display devices.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting device is designed with a substrate, a rod-shaped LED having first and second end portions, partition walls, reflection electrodes, and contact electrodes. The device includes a support member between the substrate and the LED, and an insulating layer with openings to expose the end portions of the LED. The reflection electrodes and partition walls are made of different materials, with the reflection electrodes being conductive and the partition walls being insulating.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If reflection electrodes and partition walls are made of the same material, then manufacturing process is simpler, but light emission efficiency is reduced due to inability to optimize their heights and gradients independently

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing process simplicityVSAvoidlight emission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSIllumination intensity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the structure into two separate components: reflection electrodes and partition walls. By making them separate elements rather than a single integrated structure, each can be independently optimized for its specific function. The reflection electrodes can be tailored for optimal light reflection with specific height and gradient parameters, while partition walls can be optimized for light guiding and directional control, thereby resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and light emission efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies different materials and geometric parameters to different parts of the structure. Reflection electrodes use specific material properties and height/gradient configurations optimized for light reflection, while partition walls use different parameters optimized for light guiding. This local optimization of each component's properties enables maximum light emission efficiency while maintaining functional distinctness between components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Illumination intensity

If reflection electrodes are positioned closer to the LED, then light collection is improved, but aligning defects increase due to tighter tolerance requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight collection efficiencyVSAvoidaligning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces partition walls as intermediary structures that mediate between the LED and the reflection electrodes. These partition walls provide a stable reference framework that facilitates precise positioning of the reflection electrodes relative to the LED. By using the partition walls as intermediate positioning elements, the system achieves both close proximity for effective light collection and relaxed alignment tolerances through the mediating structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements preliminary positioning structures (partition walls) that are formed first to establish precise geometric references before placing the reflection electrodes. This preliminary action of creating the partition wall framework enables subsequent precise alignment of the reflection electrodes, thereby achieving both close proximity for light collection and manufacturing precision through pre-established reference structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Illumination intensity

If multiple layers are added to improve light emission efficiency, then performance is enhanced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight emission efficiencyVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs the partition walls to serve multiple functions simultaneously: they act as light guiding structures, provide geometric references for aligning reflection electrodes, and form part of the overall light extraction pathway. By making the partition walls multi-functional, the patent achieves enhanced light emission efficiency without proportionally increasing device complexity, as a single structural element performs multiple critical roles.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the light guiding function and the alignment reference function into the same partition wall structure. Rather than adding separate layers for each function, the partition walls are designed to simultaneously provide both light guiding pathways and geometric references for electrode positioning. This merging of functions reduces overall structural complexity while maintaining enhanced light emission performance.

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

The design enhances light emission efficiency by optimizing the arrangement of reflection electrodes and partition walls, allowing for easier adjustment of their heights and gradients. This configuration improves front light emission efficiency and minimizes aligning defects of the rod-shaped LEDs.

Implementation Method 1

a first reflection electrode adjacent the first end portion of the light emitting element; a second reflection electrode adjacent the second end portion of the light emitting element

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight reflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS20250040330A1Light emitting device and display device including the same
Publication Date: 2025.01.30 SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO LTD
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AI summary

A light emitting device, includes: a substrate; a light emitting element on the substrate, the light emitting element having a first end portion and a second end portion arranged in a longitudinal direction; one or more partition walls disposed on the substrate, the one or more partition walls being spaced apart from the light emitting element; a first reflection electrode adjacent the first end portion of the light emitting element; a second reflection electrode adjacent the second end portion of the light emitting element; a first contact electrode connected to the first reflection electrode and the first end portion of the light emitting element; an insulating layer on the first contact electrode, the insulating layer having an opening exposing the second end portion of the light emitting element and the second reflection electrode to the outside; and a second contact electrode on the insulating layer.