Abstract:
A method of making a reflective tray that is useful in backlight modules for electronic devices comprises (a) providing a reflective tray template comprising a polymeric dielectric multilayer reflector on a compliant pad, the reflective tray template having a first major surface, an opposing major surface, and a reflective tray bottom area having corners; and (b) pressing a blade into the first major surface of the polymeric dielectric multilayer reflector along the perimeter of at least one side of the reflective tray bottom area to form a reflective tray side extending perpendicular to the reflective tray bottom area.
Abstract:
A light guide includes an extractor layer and a substrate layer. Each layer has a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface of the extractor layer is in contact with the first major surface of the substrate layer, and the first major surface of the extractor layer has a plurality of discrete light extractors capable of extracting light propagating in the light guide such that light is extracted in a predetermined pattern over the first major surface of the extractor layer. In some embodiments, at least one of the extractor layer or substrate layer is flexible.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to reflective trays (101) comprising a polymeric dielectric multilayer reflector material, backlight modules incorporating said reflective trays, articles using said backlight modules, and methods of making said reflective trays useful for backlight modules. In particular, the backlight modules have a reduced tendency to leak light into unwanted areas, and also form a compact unit having a narrow bezel, that at least partially surrounds the components of the backlight and/or the display.