Self-Adhesive Back Plate for Display Module Thickness Reduction

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Solution Overview

Problem

The complex structure and high production cost of super clean foam (SCF) modules in display devices, which are due to cumbersome film layer structures and intricate manufacturing processes, hinder efficiency and increase costs.

Innovation Solution

A display module comprising a display panel, a self-adhesive back plate with multiple adhesive layers, and a support plate, which simplifies the structure by eliminating the SCF module and reducing the number of manufacturing steps, thereby lowering production costs and improving efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a super clean foam (SCF) module with multi-layer film structure is used to support the display panel, then the display panel can be properly supported and heat dissipated, but the structure becomes complex and manufacturing becomes cumbersome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport functionVSAvoidfilm layer structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple functions (support, adhesion, heat dissipation) into a single integrated back plate component. This back plate replaces the complex multi-layer SCF module while maintaining the necessary support and thermal management functions, thereby simplifying the overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The back plate is designed as a multi-functional component that simultaneously provides structural support, adhesion to the display panel, and heat dissipation capabilities. This universal component eliminates the need for separate specialized layers while achieving all required functions.

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

2Reliability

If a super clean foam (SCF) module with multi-layer film structure is used, then the display panel can be supported, but the manufacturing process becomes complex and production cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport functionVSAvoidmanufacturing process
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple manufacturing steps and components into a single back plate that can be produced and attached in fewer steps. This integration reduces the complexity of the manufacturing process while maintaining the required support function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention extracts and eliminates the complex multi-layer SCF module from the manufacturing process, replacing it with a simpler back plate structure that achieves the same functional outcome with reduced manufacturing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Reliability

If a super clean foam (SCF) module with multi-layer film structure is used, then the display panel can be supported, but the thickness of the display module increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesupport functionVSAvoidmodule thickness
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent consolidates multiple thick film layers into a single thinner back plate that provides equivalent or superior support functionality. This merging reduces the overall thickness of the display module while maintaining structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The back plate is designed as a thin, flexible yet strong component that provides adequate support with minimal thickness, replacing the bulkier multi-layer SCF module and reducing the overall module thickness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

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 proposed solution simplifies the display module structure, reduces manufacturing complexity, and lowers production costs, while maintaining the necessary support and heat dissipation functions for the display panel.

Implementation Method 1

The self-adhesive back plate includes at least two adhesive layers, one of the at least two adhesive layers is disposed facing the display panel, and another one of the at least two adhesive layers is disposed facing the support plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdhesion: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS12304189B2Display module and display device
Publication Date: 2025.05.20 WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
  • US12304189B2 patent drawing
  • US12304189B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present application provides a display module and a display device. The display module includes a display panel, a self-adhesive back plate disposed on the display panel, and a support plate disposed on the self-adhesive back plate. The self-adhesive back plate includes at least two adhesive layers, one of the at least two adhesive layers is disposed facing the display panel, and another one of the at least two adhesive layers is disposed facing the support plate. In the present application, by disposing the self-adhesive back plate and the support plate to support the display panel, a thickness of the display module can be greatly reduced, and difficulty and cost of production can be reduced.