Anisotropic conductive film structures

    公开(公告)号:US09653425B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-16

    申请号:US14836859

    申请日:2015-08-26

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Anisotropic conductive film (ACF) structures and manufacturing methods for forming the same are described. The manufacturing methods include preventing clusters of conductive particles from forming between adjacent bonding pads and that are associated with electrical shorting of ACF structures. In some embodiments, the methods involve use of multiple layered ACF materials that include a non-electrically conductive layer that reduces the likelihood of formation of conductive particle clusters between bonding pads. In some embodiment, the methods include the use of ultraviolet sensitive ACF material combined with lithography techniques that eliminate conductive particles from between neighboring bonding pads. In some embodiments, the methods involve the use of insulation spacers that block conductive particles from entering between bonding pads. Any suitable combination of the described methods can be used.

    Methods for Forming a Patterned Structure in a Sensor
    14.
    发明申请
    Methods for Forming a Patterned Structure in a Sensor 有权
    在传感器中形成图形结构的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20170060292A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US14839572

    申请日:2015-08-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F3/044 G06F2203/04103 G06F2203/04111

    Abstract: A sensor includes a patterned compliant layer positioned between two substrates. Each substrate can include one or more conductive electrodes, with each electrode of one substrate paired with a respective electrode of the other substrate. Each pair of conductive electrodes forms a capacitor. Several methods are disclosed that can be used to produce the patterned compliant layer.

    Abstract translation: 传感器包括位于两个基板之间的图案化柔顺层。 每个衬底可以包括一个或多个导电电极,一个衬底的每个电极与另一衬底的相应电极配对。 每对导电电极形成电容器。 公开了可用于产生图案化柔顺层的几种方法。

    Flexible displays
    15.
    发明授权
    Flexible displays 有权
    柔性显示

    公开(公告)号:US09419065B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-16

    申请号:US13932834

    申请日:2013-07-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with an organic light-emitting diode display with minimized border regions. The border regions may be minimized by providing the display with bent edge portions having neutral plane adjustment features that facilitate bending of the bent edge portions while minimizing damage to the bent edge portions. The neutral plane adjustment features may include a modified backfilm layer of the display in which portions of the backfilm layer are removed in a bend region. A display device may include a substrate, a display panel on the substrate having display pixels, and peripheral circuitry proximate the display panel and configured to drive the display pixels. A portion of the periphery of the substrate may be bent substantially orthogonal to the display panel to reduce an apparent surface area of the display device. The bent portion may include an electrode for communication with the peripheral circuitry.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有具有最小边界区域的有机发光二极管显示器。 通过为显示器提供具有中立平面调整特征的弯曲边缘部分,可以使边缘区域最小化,这有利于弯曲边缘部分的弯曲同时最小化对弯曲边缘部分的损伤。 中性平面调整特征可以包括显示器的改进的背膜层,其中后膜层的部分在弯曲区域中被去除。 显示装置可以包括衬底,具有显示像素的衬底上的显示面板以及靠近显示面板的外围电路,并被配置为驱动显示像素。 基板的周边的一部分可以基本上垂直于显示面板弯曲,以减少显示装置的表观表面积。 弯曲部分可以包括用于与外围电路通信的电极。

    Pressure-Sensing Stages For Lamination Systems
    16.
    发明申请
    Pressure-Sensing Stages For Lamination Systems 有权
    压力感应阶段的层压系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160136937A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-19

    申请号:US14897074

    申请日:2013-09-20

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: B32B37/1009 B30B15/22 B32B41/00 B32B2457/202

    Abstract: A lamination system (110) may be provided for attaching together display layers (45,46) for an electronic device display. The system may include one or more pressure-sensing lamination stages (124, 126) for temporarily mounting the display layers during lamination operations. A pressure-sensing lamination stage (124) may include one or more pressure sensors (130) configured to sense pressures that are applied to the display layers during lamination operations. The pressure-sensing lamination stages may include a fixed mounting stage (126) and a movable mounting stage (124). The movable mounting stage may be moved so that a first set of display layers is pressed against a second set of display layers to attach the first and second sets of display layers. The pressure with which the first set of display layers (45;46) is pressed against the second set of display layers may be adjusted based on pressure data gathered using the pressure sensors (130).

    Abstract translation: 可以提供层叠系统(110),用于将电子设备显示器的显示层(45,46)连接在一起。 该系统可以包括用于在层压操作期间临时安装显示层的一个或多个压力感测层压台(124,126)。 压力感测层压台(124)可以包括一个或多个压力传感器(130),其构造成感测在层压操作期间施加到显示层的压力。 压力感测层压台可以包括固定的安装台(126)和可移动的安装台(124)。 可移动的安装台可以移动,使得第一组显示层被压靠第二组显示层以附接第一和第二组显示层。 可以基于使用压力传感器(130)收集的压力数据来调整第一组显示层(45,46)被压靠在第二组显示层上的压力。

    Pressure-Sensing Rollers For Lamination Systems
    17.
    发明申请
    Pressure-Sensing Rollers For Lamination Systems 审中-公开
    用于层压系统的压力感应辊

    公开(公告)号:US20160129483A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-12

    申请号:US14897095

    申请日:2013-06-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: B08B7/0028 B08B1/001 B08B1/007 G02F1/1303

    Abstract: An assembly system may be provided for attaching together display layers for an electronic device display. The system may include substrate cleaning equipment that includes one or more pressure-sensing cleaning rollers (124) for removing debris from the display layers during assembly operations. A pressure-sensing cleaning roller (124) may include a cylindrical roller member having a tacky surface and one or more pressure sensors (136) configured to sense pressures that are applied to the display layers during cleaning operations. The position and orientation of the cleaning rollers (124) may be adjusted before or during cleaning operations based on pressure data gathered using the pressure sensors. The pressure sensors (136) may be attached to the tacky surface of the cylindrical roller member, attached to an edge of the roller member, embedded within the roller member, or attached to other equipment that moves with the roller member.

    Abstract translation: 可以提供一种组装系统,用于将电子设备显示器的显示层连接在一起。 该系统可以包括衬底清洁设备,其包括用于在组装操作期间从显示层去除碎屑的一个或多个压力感测清洁辊(124)。 压力感测清洁辊(124)可以包括具有粘性表面的圆柱形辊构件和一个或多个压力传感器(136),其构造成感测在清洁操作期间施加到显示层的压力。 基于使用压力传感器收集的压力数据,清洁辊(124)的位置和取向可以在清洁操作之前或期间进行调整。 压力传感器(136)可以附接到圆柱滚子构件的粘性表面,附着到辊构件的边缘,嵌入滚子构件中,或者附着到与滚子构件一起移动的其它设备。

    Methods for Bonding Structures With Adhesive in Electronic Devices
    18.
    发明申请
    Methods for Bonding Structures With Adhesive in Electronic Devices 审中-公开
    电子设备中粘合剂结合方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160101609A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-14

    申请号:US14538221

    申请日:2014-11-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may have display layers and other structures. A layer of liquid adhesive may be patterned onto a structure. The liquid adhesive may be pre-cured to increase the viscosity of the liquid adhesive and to partially shrink the liquid adhesive. The structure to which the liquid adhesive has been applied may be laminated to another structure. During lamination, the pre-cured liquid adhesive may be compressed between the structures that are being laminated. The adhesive may then be fully cured to bond the structures together. The thickening of the liquid adhesive during pre-curing helps control the spread of the adhesive. The shrinking of the liquid adhesive helps prevent stresses from developing that could lead to visible stress-induced artifacts following curing.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有显示层和其他结构。 液体粘合剂层可以被图案化到结构上。 液体粘合剂可以预固化以增加液体粘合剂的粘度并部分收缩液体粘合剂。 已经施加了液体粘合剂的结构可以层压到另一种结构。 在层压期间,预固化的液体粘合剂可以在被层压的结构之间被压缩。 然后可以将粘合剂完全固化以将结构粘合在一起。 在预固化期间液体粘合剂的增稠有助于控制粘合剂的扩散。 液体粘合剂的收缩有助于防止发生应力,这可能导致固化后可见的应力引起的伪影。

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