Transparent OLED Panel Structural Support via Edge Combining
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Solution Overview
Problem
Transparent displays with organic light-emitting diodes lack sufficient structural strength, preventing a fully planar design due to conventional fixing structures that protrude from the display surface.
Innovation Solution
The use of two transparent substrates with combining elements between their edge portions and a frame with side columns allows for enhanced structural strength of the self-emitting display panel without protrusions, enabling a fully planar design by distributing the structural support internally.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a conventional fixing structure with protruding fixing portions is used, then the structural strength of the transparent display is enhanced, but the display surface becomes non-planar
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure is moved from the front surface (display surface dimension) to the rear surface (substrate dimension), utilizing the third dimension (depth/thickness) to resolve the conflict. The fixing portions protrude from the rear surface rather than the front, allowing structural strength to be enhanced without compromising the planarity of the display surface.
Solution Approach 2:
A fixing member is introduced as an intermediary component that bridges the transparent display panel and the frame. This fixing member has a first fixing portion that engages with the frame and a second fixing portion that engages with the rear surface of the transparent display panel, serving as a mediator to transfer structural support without requiring protrusions from the front surface.
2Strength
If the transparent display is fixed to a frame, then the structural strength is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional fixing components
Solution Approach 1:
The transparent substrates serve multiple functions: they act as both the display medium and the structural support element. The rear surface of the transparent display panel is utilized for fixing operations, eliminating the need for separate fixing brackets or mounting structures, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining structural strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing function is merged with the transparent display panel itself rather than being a separate component. The fixing portions are integrated into the panel structure (either as protrusions from the rear surface or as engagement features on the substrate), combining the display and fixing functions into a single unified structure.
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
This configuration enhances the structural integrity of the self-emitting display panel, protects it from external damage, and allows for a seamless, narrow border design by integrating the support elements within the display's structure, maintaining a fully planar appearance.
Implementation Method 1
An organic light emitting diode generates light by electrically exciting a fluorescent or phosphorescent organic light-emitting layer
Implementation Method 2
An organic light emitting diode generates light by electrically exciting a fluorescent or phosphorescent organic light-emitting layer
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic device includes a self-emitting display panel, a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate and two combining elements. The first transparent substrate includes two first edge portions and a first cover portion. The second transparent substrate includes two second edge portions and a second cover portion. The self-emitting display panel is disposed between the first cover portion and the second cover portion. The self-emitting display panel has a first surface facing to and covered entirely by the first cover portion and a second surface facing to and covered entirely by the second cover portion. One of the two combining elements is connected between one of the two first edge portions and one of the two second edge portions, and the other of the two combining elements is connected between the other of the two first edge portions and the other of the two second edge portions.