Transparent Conductive Patterns for Display Panel Electromagnetic Shielding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing display panels in industrial control and aviation fields face issues with electromagnetic shielding, as external shielding films can peel off due to high temperature and humidity, leading to reduced reliability and increased weight.

Innovation Solution

A display panel design featuring first and second transparent conductive patterns on opposing substrates, electrically connected to ground points, which are arranged to cover the display region and provide electromagnetic shielding without the need for adhesive lamination, integrating touch electrodes and display functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If an external shielding film layer is fully bonded with adhesive to cover the display screen, then electromagnetic shielding performance is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to peeling off under high temperature and humidity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic shielding performanceVSAvoidbonding reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the shielding function from the external adhesive-bonded film and relocates it to transparent conductive patterns integrated within the display panel structure itself. This eliminates the adhesive bonding interface that causes peeling under high temperature and humidity, while maintaining electromagnetic shielding performance through the conductive patterns connected to ground points.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The transparent conductive patterns serve as an intermediary element that provides both structural integration and electromagnetic shielding functionality. These patterns are embedded within the display panel layers and connected to ground points, acting as a mediator between the display structure and electromagnetic interference protection, eliminating the need for external adhesive bonding.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Object-affected harmful factors

If an external shielding film layer is fully bonded with adhesive to cover the display screen, then electromagnetic shielding performance is improved, but weight increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic shielding performanceVSAvoiddisplay panel weight
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the shielding function with the existing display panel structure by integrating transparent conductive patterns into the panel layers. This combines multiple functions (structural support, transparency, and electromagnetic shielding) into a single integrated system, eliminating the need for separate external shielding films and their adhesive layers, thereby reducing overall weight.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The transparent conductive patterns perform multiple functions simultaneously: they provide electromagnetic shielding, maintain optical transparency, and integrate structurally with the display panel. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated shielding components, reducing the overall weight of the display assembly.

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

3Object-affected harmful factors

If transparent conductive patterns are provided on both substrates, then electromagnetic shielding is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic shielding performanceVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention segments the shielding function across two substrates, with transparent conductive patterns provided on both the first and second substrates. This segmentation allows each substrate to contribute to the overall shielding performance, creating a more effective electromagnetic barrier while distributing the structural complexity across multiple existing components rather than adding a single complex external layer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enhances reliability and reduces weight while improving electromagnetic compatibility by eliminating the need for adhesive bonding and ensuring comprehensive shielding of internal electrical signals.

Implementation Method 1

When a voltage is applied to the transparent conductive patterns, an electric field is generated, thereby shielding from interference, which is caused by internal electrical signals in the display, to the touch electrodes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11460937B2Display panel and display device
Publication Date: 2022.10.04 BEIJING SMART AERO DISPLAY TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

A display panel and a display device are provided in embodiments of the disclosure, including: a first substrate, on a display side of the display panel; and a second substrate opposite to the first substrate; and a first transparent conductive pattern is provided on a side surface of the first substrate facing towards the second substrate, and is arranged to be electrically connected to a ground point.