Touch Panel Adhesive Composition Preventing Bubbles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Adhesive compositions for touch panels face challenges with bubble generation and white turbidity phenomena, especially under high temperature and high humidity conditions, which affect adhesive strength and reliability.

Innovation Solution

An adhesive composition comprising an acrylic resin, a first curing agent with one to three functional groups, and a second curing agent with four to six functional groups, specifically hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI)-based, is used to form a cured adhesive layer with improved curing density and durability, preventing bubble formation and maintaining adhesive strength.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a conventional adhesive composition is used, then the adhesive provides initial bonding, but it generates bubbles and shows white turbidity under high temperature and high humidity conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive reliabilityVSAvoidbubble generation and white turbidity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the adhesive by introducing a specific curing agent system (isocyanate compound with NCO groups) and controlling the ratio of hydroxyl groups to NCO groups (0.5:1 to 2:1). This parameter optimization prevents bubble generation and white turbidity while maintaining adhesive reliability under high temperature and humidity conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a composite adhesive system by combining acrylic resin (providing adhesion) with isocyanate-based curing agents (providing crosslinking and stability). This composite formulation, specifically using compounds like HDI trimethylolpropane adduct or toluene diisocyanate, resolves the contradiction between initial bonding and long-term reliability under harsh conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Duration of action of stationary object

If the adhesive is exposed to high temperature and high humidity for a long period, then the environmental durability is tested, but bubble generation and white turbidity occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive durabilityVSAvoidbubble generation and white turbidity
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies beforehand cushioning by pre-forming a crosslinked protective network through controlled curing before the adhesive is exposed to harsh environmental conditions. The isocyanate groups react with hydroxyl groups to create a stable crosslinked structure that prevents subsequent bubble generation and white turbidity during long-term exposure to high temperature and humidity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the potential harm of moisture and heat into benefit by using isocyanate-based curing agents that form highly stable crosslinked structures. These structures not only resist but actually benefit from the controlled reaction with moisture and heat, creating a more durable adhesive network that prevents white turbidity and bubble formation during extended environmental exposure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

3Ease of manufacture

If a simple adhesive formulation is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the adhesive strength and reliability under harsh conditions are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive manufacturing simplicityVSAvoidadhesive strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes manufacturing simplicity by specifying a narrow range of critical parameters: the hydroxyl to NCO group ratio (0.5:1 to 2:1) and the type of isocyanate compound used. These controlled parameter changes enable producers to manufacture high-strength, reliable adhesives without complex formulation processes, maintaining ease of manufacture while achieving superior adhesive strength and environmental resistance.

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

The adhesive composition effectively prevents bubble generation and white turbidity, maintaining high adhesive strength even under prolonged exposure to high temperature and high humidity, ensuring reliable performance in touch panels.

Implementation Method 1

a first curing agent having one to three functional groups; and a second curing agent having four to six functional groups

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCrosslinking: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS10253224B2Adhesive composition for touch panels, adhesive film, and touch panel
Publication Date: 2019.04.09 KOZA NOVEL MATERIALS KOREA CO LTD
  • US10253224B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Provided is an adhesive composition for touch panels, including: an acrylic resin; a first curing agent having one to three functional groups; and a second curing agent having four to six functional groups. Provided is an adhesive film including an adhesive layer, which is a cured product of the adhesive composition for touch panels. Provided is a touch panel including: a conductive plastic film which has a conductive layer formed on one side thereof; and an adhesive layer which is attached to the conductive layer and includes a cured product of the adhesive composition for touch panels.