CN101241260A - Optical film, manufacturing method thereof, substrate structure and display panel using optical film - Google Patents
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本发明是有关于一种光学膜及其制造方法以及应用此光学膜的基板结构与显示面板,且特别是有关于一种多功能光学膜及其制造方法以及应用此光学膜的基板结构与显示面板,能够以简化的工艺制造出由图案化液晶膜与非图案化液晶膜任意组合而成的多功能光学膜。The present invention relates to an optical film and its manufacturing method as well as substrate structure and display panel using the optical film, and in particular to a multifunctional optical film and its manufacturing method as well as the substrate structure and display using the optical film The panel can manufacture a multifunctional optical film composed of a patterned liquid crystal film and a non-patterned liquid crystal film in a simplified process.
背景技术 Background technique
传统上,显示面板的光学膜的工艺通常是利用贴附式的方式来进行。也就是,将各种光学膜透过粘着材料一层一层地贴附于基板上,而且通常还需要额外的保护层来保护这些光学膜。之后再将已贴附有多层光学膜的基板以外贴式的方式贴附于显示面板上。在传统方法中,由于在各光学膜层之间需要粘着材料,而且光学膜需要基板的支撑与保护层的保护。因此,不但造成光学膜的材料成本高,对于光学膜光学性质也会造成影响,而且此种方式所制成的光学膜的厚度也会很厚。Traditionally, the process of the optical film of the display panel is usually carried out by means of sticking. That is, various optical films are attached to the substrate layer by layer through an adhesive material, and an additional protective layer is usually required to protect these optical films. Afterwards, the substrate on which the multilayer optical film has been pasted is pasted on the display panel in an externally pasted manner. In the traditional method, an adhesive material is required between the optical film layers, and the optical film needs the support of the substrate and the protection of the protective layer. Therefore, not only the material cost of the optical film is high, but also the optical properties of the optical film are affected, and the thickness of the optical film produced in this way is also very thick.
对于3D或是半穿半反式显示器所使用的传统图案化补偿膜而言,利用非贴附式的方法来形成图案化补偿膜的方法已被提出。但是要整合其他膜层例如是偏光膜以形成多层光学膜时,由于所使用的图案化补偿膜、偏光膜等均为液晶材料层,因此在两层液晶层之间都需要一层取向层来对液晶层作特定取向。由于在每两液晶层之间需要额外的形成一层取向层,因此,这样的光学膜的工艺还是相当繁琐,且光学膜的厚度也无法有效降低。For traditional patterned compensation films used in 3D or transflective displays, a method of forming a patterned compensation film using a non-adhesive method has been proposed. However, when integrating other film layers such as polarizing film to form a multilayer optical film, since the patterned compensation film and polarizing film used are all liquid crystal material layers, an alignment layer is required between the two liquid crystal layers To make a specific orientation to the liquid crystal layer. Since an additional alignment layer needs to be formed between every two liquid crystal layers, the process of such an optical film is quite cumbersome, and the thickness of the optical film cannot be effectively reduced.
而且,在习知图案化补偿膜的制造方法中,是在取向层上形成由光刻胶材料所构成的图案定义层,接着再于图案定义层上形成液晶层,藉此而形成图案化补偿膜。然而,上述方法具有下述问题:由于光刻胶材料与液晶分属不同的材料,因此在界面与边界会有较低的结合。尚且,如果以光刻胶材料作为图案化定义层的话,只能定义出有排列以及无排列两种状况,因而使得图案化补偿膜的运用性受到限制。Moreover, in the conventional manufacturing method of patterned compensation film, a pattern definition layer made of photoresist material is formed on the alignment layer, and then a liquid crystal layer is formed on the pattern definition layer, thereby forming a patterned compensation film. membrane. However, the above method has the following problem: since the photoresist material and the liquid crystal belong to different materials, there will be low bonding at the interface and boundary. Moreover, if the photoresist material is used as the pattern definition layer, only two states of arrangement and non-arrangement can be defined, thus limiting the applicability of the patterned compensation film.
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本发明提供一种光学膜,此光学膜中至少具有一层图案化液晶膜,并且此图案化液晶膜能够具有多种不同的液晶排列特性。The invention provides an optical film, which has at least one layer of patterned liquid crystal film, and the patterned liquid crystal film can have various liquid crystal alignment characteristics.
本发明另提供一种光学膜,此光学膜中至少具有一层图案化液晶膜,并且各膜层之间不需要另外的取向膜。The present invention further provides an optical film, which has at least one layer of patterned liquid crystal film, and does not need another alignment film between the film layers.
本发明再提供一种光学膜的制造方法,能够制造出具有多种不同的液晶排列特性的图案化液晶膜,并且能够定义其中的液晶排列方式。The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an optical film, which can manufacture a patterned liquid crystal film with a variety of different liquid crystal alignment characteristics, and can define the liquid crystal alignment mode therein.
本发明更提供一种光学膜的制造方法,能够制造出由图案化液晶膜与非图案化液晶膜任意组合的多层光学膜,并且各膜层之间不需要另外的取向膜。The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an optical film, which can manufacture a multilayer optical film with any combination of a patterned liquid crystal film and a non-patterned liquid crystal film, and does not require an additional alignment film between the film layers.
本发明再另提供一种光学膜的制造方法,能够不使用掩模而形成图案化光学膜。The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an optical film, capable of forming a patterned optical film without using a mask.
本发明更另提供一种光学膜的制造方法,以解决传统光学膜工艺繁琐且成本高的缺点。The present invention further provides a method for manufacturing an optical film to solve the disadvantages of tedious and high-cost traditional optical film processes.
本发明又提供一种显示面板的基板结构,其光学膜是直接形成在基板上,因而不需要另外的贴附工艺来将光学膜贴附于基板上。The present invention also provides a substrate structure of a display panel, wherein the optical film is directly formed on the substrate, thus no additional attaching process is required to attach the optical film to the substrate.
本发明再提供一种显示面板,其光学膜是直接形成在显示面板上,因此具有简化工艺且降低成本的优点。The present invention further provides a display panel, the optical film of which is directly formed on the display panel, thus having the advantages of simplifying the process and reducing the cost.
本发明提供一种光学膜,其包括基板、第一液晶层以及第二液晶层。其中基板的表面为取向表面或是基板的表面配置有取向层,第一液晶层配置于取向表面或取向层上,而第二液晶层配置于第一液晶层的表面上,并且第一与第二液晶层构成多层膜。在第一与第二液晶层的至少其中之一为图案化液晶层,图案化液晶层至少包括两个图案化区,并且图案化区的图案化液晶层的液晶排列特性不同。The invention provides an optical film, which includes a substrate, a first liquid crystal layer and a second liquid crystal layer. Wherein the surface of the substrate is an alignment surface or an alignment layer is arranged on the surface of the substrate, the first liquid crystal layer is arranged on the alignment surface or the alignment layer, and the second liquid crystal layer is arranged on the surface of the first liquid crystal layer, and the first and second liquid crystal layers are arranged on the surface of the first liquid crystal layer. The two liquid crystal layers constitute a multilayer film. At least one of the first and second liquid crystal layers is a patterned liquid crystal layer, the patterned liquid crystal layer includes at least two patterned regions, and the patterned liquid crystal layers in the patterned regions have different liquid crystal alignment characteristics.
在本发明的一实施例中,上述第一液晶层与第二液晶层的其中之一是补偿性液晶层,另一是偏光性液晶层。In an embodiment of the present invention, one of the above-mentioned first liquid crystal layer and the second liquid crystal layer is a compensation liquid crystal layer, and the other is a polarizing liquid crystal layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,还包括至少一液晶层,配置于第二液晶层的表面上,其中第一、第二液晶层与该至少一液晶层构成多层膜。In an embodiment of the present invention, it further includes at least one liquid crystal layer disposed on the surface of the second liquid crystal layer, wherein the first and second liquid crystal layers and the at least one liquid crystal layer form a multilayer film.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第一液晶层与第二液晶层的材质分别包括液晶单体、液晶聚合物、液晶寡聚物或含染料的液晶材料。In an embodiment of the present invention, the materials of the first liquid crystal layer and the second liquid crystal layer respectively include liquid crystal monomers, liquid crystal polymers, liquid crystal oligomers or liquid crystal materials containing dyes.
本发明提供一种光学膜的制造方法,包括下列步骤。首先提供基板,接着于基板的表面上进行取向处理或是于基板上形成取向层。然后在第一温度下,于基板的经取向处理的表面上或取向层的表面上形成图案定义层,其中图案定义层的材质包括液晶材料。接着以覆盖图案定义层的方式,于基板的经取向处理的表面上或取向层的表面上涂布第一液晶层,然后在第二温度下,进行第一固化步骤,以使图案定义层与第一液晶层构成光学膜,其中光学膜中具有图案定义层部分的光学膜的液晶排列特性与其他部分的光学膜的液晶排列特性不同。The invention provides a method for manufacturing an optical film, which includes the following steps. Firstly, a substrate is provided, and then alignment treatment is performed on the surface of the substrate or an alignment layer is formed on the substrate. Then, at the first temperature, a pattern definition layer is formed on the surface of the substrate after orientation treatment or on the surface of the alignment layer, wherein the material of the pattern definition layer includes liquid crystal material. Next, coat the first liquid crystal layer on the orientation-treated surface of the substrate or on the surface of the orientation layer in such a way as to cover the pattern-defining layer, and then perform a first curing step at a second temperature, so that the pattern-defining layer and The first liquid crystal layer constitutes an optical film in which a portion of the optical film having the pattern definition layer has a liquid crystal alignment characteristic different from that of other portions of the optical film.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第一固化步骤包括紫外光固化处理。In an embodiment of the present invention, the first curing step includes ultraviolet curing.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中涂布第一液晶层的方法分别包括旋转涂布、刮刀涂布、滚轮涂布或是挤压模具刮刀涂布。In an embodiment of the present invention, the methods for coating the first liquid crystal layer include spin coating, blade coating, roller coating or extrusion die blade coating.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中还包括于形成图案定义层之前,于基板的经取向处理的表面上或取向层的表面上形成第二液晶层。In an embodiment of the present invention, it further includes forming a second liquid crystal layer on the surface of the substrate after the alignment treatment or on the surface of the alignment layer before forming the pattern definition layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第一温度与第二温度不同。In an embodiment of the invention, the first temperature is different from the second temperature.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中在第一温度下于基板的经取向处理的表面上或取向层的表面上形成图案定义层的方法包括:于基板的经取向处理的表面上或取向层的表面上涂布第三液晶层,然后在第一温度下,使用形成有图案的掩模对第三液晶层进行第二固化步骤,以使第三液晶层曝光的部分固化,接着移除第三液晶层未曝光的部分,以形成图案定义层。In an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the method of forming the pattern definition layer on the orientation-treated surface of the substrate or the surface of the alignment layer at the first temperature comprises: forming the pattern definition layer on the orientation-treated surface of the substrate or the alignment layer The third liquid crystal layer is coated on the surface of the liquid crystal layer, and then at the first temperature, the third liquid crystal layer is subjected to a second curing step using a patterned mask, so that the exposed part of the third liquid crystal layer is cured, and then the first liquid crystal layer is removed. Three unexposed portions of the liquid crystal layer are used to form the pattern definition layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第二固化步骤包括紫外光固化处理。In an embodiment of the present invention, the second curing step includes ultraviolet curing.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中涂布第三液晶层的方法分别包括旋转涂布、刮刀涂布、滚轮涂布或是挤压模具刮刀涂布。In an embodiment of the present invention, the methods for coating the third liquid crystal layer include spin coating, blade coating, roller coating, or extrusion die blade coating.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中在第一温度下于基板的经取向处理的表面上或取向层的表面上形成图案定义层的方法包括:于基板的经取向处理的表面上或取向层的表面上涂布第四液晶层,然后于第一温度进行第三固化步骤,以使第四液晶层固化,接着使用激光扫描经固化的第四液晶层的部分区域,其后移除经激光扫描区域的第四液晶层,以形成图案定义层。In an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the method of forming the pattern definition layer on the orientation-treated surface of the substrate or the surface of the alignment layer at the first temperature comprises: forming the pattern definition layer on the orientation-treated surface of the substrate or the alignment layer Coating the fourth liquid crystal layer on the surface, and then performing the third curing step at the first temperature to cure the fourth liquid crystal layer, and then scanning the part of the cured fourth liquid crystal layer with a laser, and then removing the The area of the fourth liquid crystal layer is scanned to form a pattern definition layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第三固化步骤包括紫外光固化处理。In an embodiment of the present invention, the third curing step includes ultraviolet curing.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中涂布第四液晶层的方法分别包括旋转涂布、刮刀涂布、滚轮涂布或是挤压模具刮刀涂布。In an embodiment of the present invention, the methods for coating the fourth liquid crystal layer include spin coating, blade coating, roller coating, or extrusion die blade coating.
本发明提供一种显示面板的基板结构,包括基板、第一取向层、第一液晶层以及第二液晶层。其中基板上已配置有元件层,第一取向层配置在基板的表面上,第一液晶层配置于第一取向层的表面上,第二液晶层配置于第一液晶层的表面上,并且第一与第二液晶层构成多层膜。其中第一与第二液晶层的至少其中的一为图案化液晶层,图案化液晶层至少包括两个图案化区,并且图案化区的图案化液晶层的液晶排列特性不同。The invention provides a substrate structure of a display panel, which includes a substrate, a first alignment layer, a first liquid crystal layer and a second liquid crystal layer. Wherein the element layer has been arranged on the substrate, the first alignment layer is arranged on the surface of the substrate, the first liquid crystal layer is arranged on the surface of the first alignment layer, the second liquid crystal layer is arranged on the surface of the first liquid crystal layer, and the second liquid crystal layer is arranged on the surface of the first liquid crystal layer. One and the second liquid crystal layer form a multi-layer film. Wherein at least one of the first and second liquid crystal layers is a patterned liquid crystal layer, the patterned liquid crystal layer includes at least two patterned regions, and the patterned liquid crystal layers of the patterned regions have different liquid crystal alignment characteristics.
在本发明的一实施例中,还包括第二取向层,配置于基板的另一表面上。In an embodiment of the present invention, it further includes a second alignment layer disposed on the other surface of the substrate.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第一液晶层与第二液晶层其中之一是补偿性液晶层,另一是偏光性液晶层。In an embodiment of the present invention, one of the first liquid crystal layer and the second liquid crystal layer is a compensation liquid crystal layer, and the other is a polarizing liquid crystal layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,还包括至少一液晶层,配置于第二液晶层的表面上,其中第一、第二液晶层与至少一液晶层构成多层膜。In an embodiment of the present invention, it further includes at least one liquid crystal layer disposed on the surface of the second liquid crystal layer, wherein the first and second liquid crystal layers and at least one liquid crystal layer form a multilayer film.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第一液晶层与第二液晶层的材质分别包括液晶单体、液晶聚合物、液晶寡聚物或含染料的液晶材料。In an embodiment of the present invention, the materials of the first liquid crystal layer and the second liquid crystal layer respectively include liquid crystal monomers, liquid crystal polymers, liquid crystal oligomers or liquid crystal materials containing dyes.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中元件层包括有源元件阵列层、无源元件层、彩色滤光层或是共用电极层。In an embodiment of the present invention, the element layer includes an active element array layer, a passive element layer, a color filter layer or a common electrode layer.
本发明提供一种液晶面板,包括第一基板、第一取向层、第一多层膜、第二基板、第二取向层、第二多层膜以及显示介质。其中第一基板上已配置有第一元件层,第一取向层配置于第一基板的表面上,第一多层膜配置于第一取向层的表面上,其中第一多层膜是由至少二层液晶层所构成。第二基板配置于第一基板的对向,且第二基板上已配置有第二元件层,第二取向层配置于第二基板的表面上,第二多层膜配置于第二取向层的表面上,其中第二多层膜是由至少二层液晶层所构成。而显示介质配置于第一基板与第二基板之间。其中在第一多层膜与第二多层膜的液晶层中的至少其中之一为图案化液晶层,图案化液晶层至少包括两个图案化区,图案化区的图案化液晶层的液晶排列特性不同。The invention provides a liquid crystal panel, which comprises a first substrate, a first alignment layer, a first multilayer film, a second substrate, a second alignment layer, a second multilayer film and a display medium. Wherein the first element layer has been arranged on the first substrate, the first alignment layer is arranged on the surface of the first substrate, and the first multilayer film is arranged on the surface of the first alignment layer, wherein the first multilayer film is composed of at least It is composed of two liquid crystal layers. The second substrate is arranged opposite to the first substrate, and the second element layer has been arranged on the second substrate, the second alignment layer is arranged on the surface of the second substrate, and the second multilayer film is arranged on the second alignment layer. On the surface, the second multilayer film is composed of at least two liquid crystal layers. And the display medium is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. Wherein at least one of the liquid crystal layers of the first multilayer film and the second multilayer film is a patterned liquid crystal layer, the patterned liquid crystal layer includes at least two patterned regions, and the liquid crystal of the patterned liquid crystal layer in the patterned regions The array properties are different.
在本发明的一实施例中,还包括第三取向层以及第四取向层。其中第三取向层配置于第一多层膜上,第四取向层配置于第二多层膜上,其中显示介质是配置于第三取向层以及第四取向层之间。In an embodiment of the present invention, a third alignment layer and a fourth alignment layer are further included. Wherein the third alignment layer is arranged on the first multilayer film, and the fourth alignment layer is arranged on the second multilayer film, wherein the display medium is arranged between the third alignment layer and the fourth alignment layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,还包括第三取向层以及第四取向层。其中第三取向层,配置于第一基板的另一表面上,第四取向层配置于第二基板的另一表面上,其中显示介质是位于第三取向层以及第四取向层之间。In an embodiment of the present invention, a third alignment layer and a fourth alignment layer are further included. Wherein the third alignment layer is configured on the other surface of the first substrate, and the fourth alignment layer is configured on the other surface of the second substrate, wherein the display medium is located between the third alignment layer and the fourth alignment layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,还包括第三取向层以及第四取向层。其中第三取向层配置于第一多层膜上,第四取向层配置于第二基板的另一表面上,其中显示介质是位于第三取向层以及第四取向层之间。In an embodiment of the present invention, a third alignment layer and a fourth alignment layer are further included. Wherein the third alignment layer is configured on the first multilayer film, and the fourth alignment layer is configured on the other surface of the second substrate, wherein the display medium is located between the third alignment layer and the fourth alignment layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,还包括第三取向层以及第四取向层。其中第三取向层配置于第一基板的另一表面上,第四取向层配置于第二多层膜上,其中显示介质是位于第三取向层以及第四取向层之间。In an embodiment of the present invention, a third alignment layer and a fourth alignment layer are further included. Wherein the third alignment layer is configured on the other surface of the first substrate, and the fourth alignment layer is configured on the second multilayer film, wherein the display medium is located between the third alignment layer and the fourth alignment layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第一元件层与第二元件层分别包括有源元件阵列层、无源元件层、彩色滤光层或是共用电极层。In an embodiment of the present invention, the first element layer and the second element layer respectively include an active element array layer, a passive element layer, a color filter layer or a common electrode layer.
本发明提供另一种光学膜的制造方法,包括下列步骤。首先,于基板的表面上进行取向处理或是于基板上形成取向层。接着于基板的经取向处理的表面上或取向层的表面上涂布液晶层,然后进行固化步骤以使液晶层固化。使用激光扫描经固化的液晶层的部分区域,其后移除经激光扫描区域的液晶层,以形成图案化液晶层。The invention provides another method for manufacturing an optical film, which includes the following steps. Firstly, an alignment treatment is performed on the surface of the substrate or an alignment layer is formed on the substrate. Next, a liquid crystal layer is coated on the orientation-treated surface of the substrate or on the surface of the alignment layer, and then a curing step is performed to cure the liquid crystal layer. Partial areas of the cured liquid crystal layer are scanned with a laser, and then the liquid crystal layer in the laser scanned area is removed to form a patterned liquid crystal layer.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中固化步骤包括紫外光固化处理。In an embodiment of the present invention, the curing step includes ultraviolet curing.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中涂布液晶层的方法分别包括旋转涂布、刮刀涂布、滚轮涂布或是挤压模具刮刀涂布。In an embodiment of the present invention, the methods of coating the liquid crystal layer include spin coating, blade coating, roller coating or extrusion die blade coating.
本发明提供更另一种光学膜的制造方法,至少包括下列步骤。首先提供基板,接着于基板的表面上进行取向处理或是于基板上形成取向层。于基板的经取向处理的表面上或取向层的表面上涂布第一液晶层,然后进行第一固化步骤。于第一液晶层的表面上涂布第二液晶层,接着在第一温度下,使用形成有图案的掩模对第二液晶层进行第二固化步骤,以使第二液晶层经曝光的部分固化为第一图案化区。在第二温度下对第二液晶层进行第三固化步骤,以使第二液晶层的第一图案化区以外的部分固化形成第二图案化区,其中第一图案化区的液晶层的液晶排列特性与第二图案区的液晶层的液晶排列特性不同。The present invention provides yet another method for manufacturing an optical film, which at least includes the following steps. Firstly, a substrate is provided, and then alignment treatment is performed on the surface of the substrate or an alignment layer is formed on the substrate. Coating a first liquid crystal layer on the surface of the substrate after orientation treatment or on the surface of the orientation layer, and then performing a first curing step. Coating a second liquid crystal layer on the surface of the first liquid crystal layer, and then performing a second curing step on the second liquid crystal layer using a patterned mask at a first temperature, so that the exposed part of the second liquid crystal layer Cured into the first patterned area. Carry out the third curing step to the second liquid crystal layer at the second temperature, so that the part other than the first patterned area of the second liquid crystal layer is solidified to form a second patterned area, wherein the liquid crystal of the liquid crystal layer in the first patterned area The alignment characteristic is different from that of the liquid crystal layer in the second pattern area.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第一、第二与第三固化步骤包括紫外光固化处理。In an embodiment of the present invention, the first, second and third curing steps include ultraviolet curing.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中涂布第一与第二液晶层的方法分别包括旋转涂布、刮刀涂布、滚轮涂布或是挤压模具刮刀涂布。In an embodiment of the present invention, the methods for coating the first and second liquid crystal layers respectively include spin coating, blade coating, roller coating or extrusion die blade coating.
在本发明的一实施例中,其中第一温度与第二温度不同。In an embodiment of the invention, the first temperature is different from the second temperature.
由上述可知,本发明的图案化液晶膜能够视需要定义其中的液晶排列方式,使其能够具有多种不同的液晶排列特性,因此其应用范围广泛。It can be seen from the above that the patterned liquid crystal film of the present invention can define the liquid crystal alignment mode as required, so that it can have various liquid crystal alignment characteristics, so its application range is wide.
而且,本发明的具有上述图案化液晶膜的光学膜只需要一层取向层,即可在此取向层上直接形成由图案化液晶膜与非图案化液晶膜任意组合而成的具有多种功能的多层膜,也就是不需要在此多层膜的各膜层之间再另外形成取向层。因此,本发明的具有图案化液晶膜的光学膜具有可简化工艺以及降低成本的优点。Moreover, the optical film with the above-mentioned patterned liquid crystal film of the present invention only needs one layer of alignment layer, and can be directly formed on the alignment layer by any combination of patterned liquid crystal film and non-patterned liquid crystal film. The multilayer film, that is, there is no need to form an orientation layer between the layers of the multilayer film. Therefore, the optical film with the patterned liquid crystal film of the present invention has the advantages of simplifying the process and reducing the cost.
为让本发明的上述和其他目的、特征和优点能更明显易懂,下文特举较佳实施例,并配合所附图式,作详细说明如下。In order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more comprehensible, preferred embodiments will be described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings.
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图1A至图1F所示为依照本发明一实施例的光学膜的制造流程剖面示意图。FIG. 1A to FIG. 1F are cross-sectional schematic diagrams showing a manufacturing process of an optical film according to an embodiment of the present invention.
图2A至图2B依照本发明另一实施例的光学膜的剖面示意图。2A to 2B are schematic cross-sectional views of an optical film according to another embodiment of the present invention.
图3A至图3B依照本发明再另一实施例的光学膜的剖面示意图。3A to 3B are schematic cross-sectional views of an optical film according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.
图4A至图4C所示为依照本发明另一实施例的光学膜的制造流程剖面示意图。4A to 4C are schematic cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing process of an optical film according to another embodiment of the present invention.
图5A至图5D所示为依照本发明再另一实施例的光学膜的制造流程剖面示意图。5A to 5D are schematic cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing process of an optical film according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.
图6是依照本发明一实施例的显示面板的基板结构剖面示意图。FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a substrate structure of a display panel according to an embodiment of the invention.
图7是依照本发明另一实施例的显示面板的基板结构剖面示意图。7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a substrate structure of a display panel according to another embodiment of the present invention.
图8至图11是依照本发明数个实施例的显示面板的剖面示意图。8 to 11 are schematic cross-sectional views of display panels according to several embodiments of the present invention.
【主要元件符号说明】[Description of main component symbols]
100:基板100: Substrate
102:取向层102: Orientation layer
103、104、110、112n:液晶层103, 104, 110, 112n: liquid crystal layer
103a、103b、110a、110b:图案化区103a, 103b, 110a, 110b: patterned areas
104a:图案定义层104a: Pattern definition layer
106:掩模106: mask
108:紫外光108: UV light
112、1121:图案化液晶层112, 1121: patterned liquid crystal layer
114、120:多层膜114, 120: multilayer film
200:基板200: Substrate
202:取向层202: Orientation layer
204:液晶层204: liquid crystal layer
204a:激光扫描区域204a: Laser scanning area
204b:图案化液晶层204b: patterning the liquid crystal layer
206:激光206: laser
300:基板300: Substrate
302:取向层302: Orientation layer
304、306、307n:液晶层304, 306, 307n: liquid crystal layer
306a、306b:图案化区306a, 306b: patterned area
307、3071:图案化液晶层307, 3071: patterned liquid crystal layer
308:掩模308: mask
310、312:紫外光310, 312: ultraviolet light
320:多层膜320: multilayer film
400:空白基板400: blank substrate
401:基板401: Substrate
402:元件层402: component layer
404:取向层404: Orientation layer
406、408n:液晶层406, 408n: liquid crystal layer
4081:图案化液晶层4081: Patterned liquid crystal layer
420:多层膜420: multilayer film
500、600:空白基板500, 600: blank substrate
501、601:基板501, 601: Substrate
502、602:元件层502, 602: component layer
504、604、508、608:取向层504, 604, 508, 608: alignment layer
505、605:液晶层505, 605: liquid crystal layer
506、606:图案化液晶层506, 606: patterned liquid crystal layer
520、620:多层膜520, 620: multilayer film
700:显示介质700: display media
具体实施方式 Detailed ways
光学膜的制造方法Manufacturing method of optical film
图1A至图1F是依照本发明一实施例的光学膜的制造流程剖面示意图。请参照图1A,首先提供基板100,且基板100上已形成有取向层102。基板100可以是透明基板或是不透明基板,其材质例如是玻璃或是塑胶。取向层102的材质例如是有机取向材料或是无机取向材料。在另一实施例中,如果基板100是透明基板,可直接于基板100的表面进行取向,而不需要另外形成取向层102。1A to 1F are schematic cross-sectional views of the manufacturing process of an optical film according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1A , firstly, a
接着,在取向层102的表面上或是已经过取向处理的透明基板100表面涂布一层厚度极薄的液晶层104。在一实施例中,涂布液晶层104的方法例如是旋转涂布、刮刀涂布、滚轮涂布或是挤压模具刮刀涂布。液晶层104的材质例如是液晶单体、液晶聚合物、液晶寡聚物或含染料的液晶材料。Next, a layer of extremely thin
接着,请参照图1B,在特定的第一温度下,使用形成有图案的掩模106进行固化步骤,以使经由掩模106曝光部分的液晶层104固化。在一实施例中,上述第一温度例如是大于90℃,并且固化步骤例如是经由照射紫外光108的紫外光固化处理。Next, please refer to FIG. 1B , at a specific first temperature, a curing step is performed using a
接着,请参照图1C,移除液晶层104的未曝光固化的部分以形成图案定义层104a。在一实施例中,移除液晶层104的未曝光固化的部分的方法例如是通过适当的溶液如丙酮进行清洗以去除。Next, referring to FIG. 1C , the unexposed and cured portion of the
接着,请参照图1D,以覆盖图案定义层104a的方式,于前述基板100的经取向处理的表面上或取向层102的表面上涂布液晶层110。于一实施例中,液晶层110的涂布方法以及材质与液晶层104的涂布方法与材质相同或相似。Next, referring to FIG. 1D , the liquid crystal layer 110 is coated on the surface of the
接着,请参照图1E,在第二温度下,对液晶层110进行固化步骤,以使图案定义层104a与液晶层110构成图案化液晶层112,所构成的图案化液晶层112具有图案化区110a与图案化区110b,并且图案化区110a与图案化区110b将具有不同的液晶排列特性。于一实施例中,上述第二温度例如是室温,而固化步骤例如是紫外光固化处理或是加热固化处理。Next, please refer to FIG. 1E, at a second temperature, the liquid crystal layer 110 is subjected to a curing step, so that the
而且,依上述方法所制造的图案化液晶层112,可视实际应用上的需要,依照所选用的液晶材料的不同来决定所制造出的图案化液晶层112为图案化的偏光性光学膜或是图案化的补偿性光学膜。Moreover, the patterned
尚且,上述实施例是以形成一个图案定义层104a来进行说明,然而本发明并不限定于此,本发明亦可以利用不同的形成温度或是不同的液晶材料而形成其他的图案定义层,从而使得最后所制造出的图案化液晶层112中能够具有多个图案化区,并且这些图案化区的液晶排列特性并不同。Moreover, the above-mentioned embodiment is described by forming a
其中值得注意的是,由于本实施例利用液晶排列对不同温度有不同影响,在特定的第一温度之下形成图案化层104a而使其具有特定的液晶排列特性,因此,当以第二温度将液晶层110形成于其上时,将能够使得所形成的图案化液晶层112中具有图案定义层104a部分的图案化区110a与其他部分的图案化区110b都具有液晶排列特性,并且其液晶排列特性不同。相较于习知只能在图案化补偿膜中定义出有排列与无排列的情况,本发明能够视实际应用上的需要而任意的定义此些区域的液晶排列方式,因而可以在图案化液晶层112中定义出多个具有不同液晶排列特性的区域。因此,本实施例所形成的图案化的光学膜将具有更为广泛的可应用性。It is worth noting that, since this embodiment utilizes that liquid crystal alignment has different effects on different temperatures, the patterned
而另外值得注意的是,由于本发明是使用液晶材料来形成图案定义层104a,因此当液晶层110形成于其上时,由于两液晶层本身会因为官能团而产生自我组装,因此在双层的界面与边界将有交联产生,而使得光学膜的稳定度与耐性更为提高。It is also worth noting that since the present invention uses liquid crystal material to form the
在先前所述的实施例中所述为形成一层图案化液晶层112,但本发明并不限定于此。请参照图1F,本发明亦可以在图案化液晶层1121的表面上形成至少一层液晶层112n,因此,多层膜114是由图案化液晶层1121以及至少一层液晶层112n所构成。并且,本发明可利用液晶层的自行组装特性。在多层膜112内的每一液晶层之间都不需要再另外形成取向层或是粘着层等膜层。另外,多层膜112内的液晶层数目、各液晶层的材质以及液晶层之间的位置搭配,可以依据实际光学膜所需的功能(例如偏光、补偿、广视角等)来作决定。In the aforementioned embodiments, a patterned
图2A所示为本发明的另一实施例的光学膜的剖面示意图。其中于图2A中的构件与图1A至图1F相同者使用相同的标号,并省略其说明。于本实施例中,图2A与图1E的相异之处在于图2A于取向层102上形成有液晶层103,而图案化液晶层112为形成于液晶层103之上。而图2A的光学膜的制造方法,例如是先在取向层102的表面上或是已经过取向处理的透明基板100表面上形成液晶层103之后,至于形成图案化液晶层112的方法则如同图1A至图1E所述的方法,在此不再赘述。FIG. 2A is a schematic cross-sectional view of an optical film according to another embodiment of the present invention. The components in FIG. 2A that are the same as those in FIG. 1A to FIG. 1F use the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted. In this embodiment, the difference between FIG. 2A and FIG. 1E is that the
上述液晶层103与图案化液晶层112的其中之一可以是补偿性液晶层,而另一是偏光性液晶层。也就是说,液晶层103是补偿性液晶层且图案化液晶层112是图案化偏光性液晶层。或者是,液晶层103是偏光性液晶层且图案化液晶层112是图案化补偿性液晶层。One of the
图2A的光学膜除了具有前述的优点之外,尚具有下述优点:在上述的液晶层103与图案化液晶层112之间不需要另外配置取向层或是粘着层,而能够通过液晶层103与图案化液晶层112之间直接彼此接触而自行组装,使得取向作用由取向层102经液晶层103传递至图案化液晶层112的效果。In addition to the aforementioned advantages, the optical film of FIG. 2A also has the following advantages: no additional alignment layer or adhesive layer needs to be configured between the above-mentioned
同样的,图2A所示为形成一层图案化液晶层112,但本发明并不限定于此。请参照图2B,本发明亦可以如同图1F所示以及相关的记载,在液晶层103的表面上形成由图案化液晶层1121以及至少一层液晶层112n所构成的液晶层112,并由液晶层103与液晶层1121以及至少一层液晶层112n组成多层膜120。Similarly, FIG. 2A shows the formation of a patterned
图3A所示为本发明的另一实施例的光学膜的剖面示意图。其中于图3A中的构件与图2A相同者使用相同的标号,并省略其说明。于本实施例中,图3A与图2A的相异之处在于图3A中的液晶层103亦为经由图案化的膜层,其中形成具有图案化区103a与图案化区103b的液晶层103的方法。例如是可以通过图1A至图1E所述的方法以形成在此不再赘述,同样的,形成图案化液晶层112的方法如同图1A至图1E所述,在此不再赘述。FIG. 3A is a schematic cross-sectional view of an optical film according to another embodiment of the present invention. The components in FIG. 3A that are the same as those in FIG. 2A use the same reference numerals, and their descriptions are omitted. In this embodiment, the difference between FIG. 3A and FIG. 2A is that the
上述液晶层103与图案化液晶层112其中之一可以是补偿性液晶层,而另一是偏光性液晶层。也就是说,液晶层103是图案化补偿性液晶层且图案化液晶层112是图案化偏光性液晶层。或者是,液晶层103是图案化偏光性液晶层且图案化液晶层112是图案化补偿性液晶层。One of the
同样的,图3A所示为形成一层图案化液晶层112,但本发明并不限定于此。请参照图3B,本发明亦可以如同图1F所示以及相关的记载,在液晶层103的表面上形成由图案化液晶层1121以及至少一层液晶层112n所构成的液晶层112n。并由液晶层103与液晶层1121以及至少一层液晶层112n组成多层膜120。Similarly, FIG. 3A shows that a patterned
综合上述的多层膜的制造方法可知,由于本发明的多层膜中的图案化液晶膜与非图案化液晶膜皆可采用涂布、固化的相关工艺以形成,并且在各膜层之间并不需要形成取向层、粘着层等,因此,本发明将能够以较简单的工艺形成由图案化液晶膜与非图案化液晶膜任意组合而成的多层光学膜。Based on the above-mentioned manufacturing method of the multilayer film, it can be seen that both the patterned liquid crystal film and the non-patterned liquid crystal film in the multilayer film of the present invention can be formed by coating and curing related processes, and between each film layer There is no need to form an alignment layer, an adhesive layer, etc. Therefore, the present invention will be able to form a multilayer optical film composed of a patterned liquid crystal film and a non-patterned liquid crystal film in a relatively simple process.
光学膜的另一制造方法Another manufacturing method of optical film
图4A至图4C所示为依照本发明另一实施例的光学膜的制造流程剖面示意图。请参照图4A,首先提供基板200,且基板200上已形成有取向层202。基板200可以是透明基板或是不透明基板,其材质例如是玻璃或是塑胶。取向层202的材质例如是有机取向材料或是无机取向材料。在另一实施例中,如果基板200是透明基板,可直接于基板200的表面进行取向,而不需要另外形成取向层202。4A to 4C are schematic cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing process of an optical film according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4A , firstly, a
接着,在取向层202的表面上或是已经过取向处理的透明基板200表面涂布一层液晶层204。在一实施例中,涂布液晶层204的方法例如是旋转涂布、刮刀涂布、滚轮涂布或是挤压模具刮刀涂布。液晶层204的材质例如是液晶单体、液晶聚合物、液晶寡聚物或含染料的液晶材料。接着,进行固化步骤,以使先前所涂布的液晶层204固化。在一实施例中,上述的固化步骤例如是紫外光固化处理。Next, a layer of liquid crystal layer 204 is coated on the surface of the
接着,请参照图4B,使用激光206以不经由掩模的方式扫描曝光经固化的液晶层204的部分区域。于一实施例中,例如是使用激光206扫描液晶层204的区域204a,以将其中的液晶交联键结打断。尚且,于一实施例中,亦可以经由掩模来进行激光的扫描曝光。Next, please refer to FIG. 4B , using a
接着,请参照图4C,移除液晶层204的经激光206扫描的区域204a以形成图案化液晶层204b。在一实施例中,移除经激光206扫描的区域204a的方法例如是通过适当的溶液如丙酮进行清洗以去除。Next, referring to FIG. 4C , the
其中值得注意的是,由于本实施例是利用激光光对已固化的液晶层进行扫描,再将经过激光扫描的部分移除,因此即使是对于已固化的液晶层,亦能够对其进行图案化的工艺。而且由于此激光扫描工艺中掩模并非必须,亦即是本实施例可以不透过掩模而直接进行,因此能够避免使用掩模,从而简化工艺。It is worth noting that since this embodiment uses laser light to scan the cured liquid crystal layer, and then removes the part that has been scanned by the laser, it can be patterned even for the cured liquid crystal layer craft. Moreover, since the mask is not necessary in the laser scanning process, that is, the present embodiment can be directly performed without passing through the mask, so the use of the mask can be avoided, thereby simplifying the process.
本案另外值得注意的是,本实施例的光学膜的制造方法可应用于制造图1C的图案定义层104a,其例如是在图4A的步骤中形成超薄液晶层(未图示),然后于特定的第一温度将其固化,借着经由图4B的激光工艺以及图4C的移除工艺,以得到如同图1C所示的图案定义层104a。It is also worth noting in this case that the manufacturing method of the optical film of this embodiment can be applied to manufacturing the
光学膜的再另一制造方法Still another manufacturing method of optical film
图5A至图5D是依照本发明一实施例的光学膜的制造流程剖面示意图。请参照图5A,首先提供基板300,且基板300上已形成有取向层302。基板300可以是透明基板或是不透明基板,其材质例如是玻璃或是塑胶。取向层302的材质例如是有机取向材料或是无机取向材料。在另一实施例中,如果基板300是透明基板,可直接于基板100的表面进行取向,而不需要另外形成取向层302。5A to 5D are schematic cross-sectional views of the manufacturing process of the optical film according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5A , firstly, a
接着,在取向层302的表面上或是已经过取向处理的透明基板300表面涂布一层液晶层304。在一实施例中,涂布液晶层304的方法例如是旋转涂布、刮刀涂布、滚轮涂布或是挤压模具刮刀涂布。液晶层304的材质例如是液晶单体、液晶聚合物、液晶寡聚物或含染料的液晶材料。Next, a layer of
接着,请参照图5B,在液晶层304的表面上涂布液晶层306,其涂布方法以及材质与液晶层304的涂布方法与材质相同或相似。接着,在一特定的第一温度下,使用形成有图案的掩模308进行固化步骤,以使经由掩模308曝光部分的液晶层306固化。在一实施例中,上述第一温度例如是大于90℃,并且固化步骤例如是经由照射紫外光310的紫外光固化处理。Next, referring to FIG. 5B , a
接着,请参照图5C,在第二温度下,对液晶层306进行固化步骤以构成图案化液晶层307,所构成的图案化液晶层307具有图案化区306a与图案化区306b,并且图案化区306a与图案化区306b将具有不同的液晶排列特性。于一实施例中,上述第二温度例如是室温,而固化步骤例如是照射紫外光312的紫外光固化处理。Next, please refer to FIG. 5C, at a second temperature, the
其中特别值得注意的是,本实施例的液晶层304与图案化液晶层307将具有如前所述的自行组装的效果,尚且,本实施例的图案化液晶层307通过液晶排列对不同温度有不同影响,能够视实际应用上的需要定义此些区域的液晶排列方式,以在图案化液晶层307中定义出多个具有不同液晶排列特性的区域。It is particularly noteworthy that the
尚且,在先前所述的实施例中所述为形成一层图案化液晶层307,但本发明并不限定于此。请参照图5D,本发明亦可以在图案化液晶层3071的表面上形成至少一层液晶层307n,因此,多层膜320是由液晶层304、图案化液晶层3071以及至少一层液晶层307n所构成。并且,本发明可利用液晶层的自行组装特性。在多层膜320内的每一液晶层之间都不需要再另外形成取向层或是粘着层等膜层。另外,多层膜320内的液晶层数目、各液晶层的材质以及液晶层之间的位置搭配,可以依据实际光学膜所需的功能(例如偏光、补偿、广视角等等)来作决定。Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiments, it is described that a patterned
同样的,图5D的多层膜中的图案化液晶膜与非图案化液晶膜皆可采用涂布、固化的相关工艺以形成,并且在各膜层之间并不需要形成取向层、粘着层等,因此将能够以较简单的工艺形成由图案化液晶膜与非图案化液晶膜任意组合而成的多层光学膜。Similarly, both the patterned liquid crystal film and the non-patterned liquid crystal film in the multilayer film of FIG. 5D can be formed by coating and curing related processes, and there is no need to form an alignment layer or an adhesive layer between the film layers. etc. Therefore, it will be possible to form a multilayer optical film composed of any combination of patterned liquid crystal film and non-patterned liquid crystal film in a relatively simple process.
显示面板的基板结构Substrate structure of display panel
上述的光学膜可以直接形成于显示面板的基板结构上,以使基板结构具有所需要的偏光、补偿、广视角等等性质。图2是依照本发明一实施例的用于显示面板的基板结构剖面示意图。请参照图6,本实施例的基板结构包括基板401、取向层404以及多层膜420。The above optical film can be directly formed on the substrate structure of the display panel, so that the substrate structure has the required properties of polarization, compensation, wide viewing angle and the like. FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a substrate structure for a display panel according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 6 , the substrate structure of this embodiment includes a substrate 401 , an
基板401包括空白基板400以及形成在空白基板400上的元件层402。元件层402例如是有源元件阵列层、无源元件层、彩色滤光层或是共用电极层。The substrate 401 includes a
另外,取向层404是配置于元件层402的表面上,取向层404的材质可以是有机或无机取向材料。多层膜420是配置于取向层404的表面上。特别是,多层膜420包括液晶层406以及图案化液晶层4081。依据另一实施例,多层膜420除了液晶层406以及图案化液晶层4081之外,还可以在图案化液晶层4081的表面再另外堆迭至少一液晶层408n。液晶层406、图案化液晶层4081以及液晶层408n的材质,与形成方法与先前于描述光学膜的制造方法(请参照图1A至图3B或是图5A至图5D)中所述的液晶层材质与形成方法相同或相似。In addition, the
图7是依照本发明另一实施例的显示面板的基板结构剖面示意图。请参照图7,图7的基板结构与图6的基板结构相似,不同之处在于取向层404以及多层膜420是形成在基板400的另一表面上。也就是说,元件层402是形成在基板400的一表面上,而取向层404以及多层膜420是形成在基板400的另一表面上。7 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a substrate structure of a display panel according to another embodiment of the present invention. Please refer to FIG. 7 , the substrate structure of FIG. 7 is similar to that of FIG. 6 , except that the
由于本发明的光学膜是以涂布以及固化的方式形成图案化液晶膜(包括补偿膜以及偏光膜)以及非图案化液晶膜(包括补偿膜以及偏光膜)等各种膜层所任意组成的多层膜,且在光学膜的多层膜各层之间不需要再另外形成取向层,因此将本发明的光学膜应用于显示面板的基板结构的制作上,具有降低显示面板的基板结构的工艺步骤以及制造成本的优点。并且,在光学膜中的图案化液晶膜能够视需要定义其中的液晶排列方式,使其能够具有多种不同的液晶排列特性,因此其应用范围广泛。Since the optical film of the present invention is composed of various film layers such as a patterned liquid crystal film (including a compensation film and a polarizing film) and a non-patterned liquid crystal film (including a compensation film and a polarizing film) by coating and curing multilayer film, and there is no need to form an alignment layer between the layers of the multilayer film of the optical film, so the optical film of the present invention is applied to the production of the substrate structure of the display panel, and has the advantage of reducing the substrate structure of the display panel. Advantages of process steps as well as manufacturing costs. Moreover, the patterned liquid crystal film in the optical film can define the liquid crystal alignment mode therein as required, so that it can have a variety of different liquid crystal alignment characteristics, so its application range is wide.
本发明是将取向层以及多层膜直接形成在显示面板的基板结构,以简化其工艺及降低成本。但本发明不限于此,本发明亦可以先将取向层以及多层膜形成在基板上以构成光学膜。之后再将此光学膜与元件基板贴合。The invention directly forms the alignment layer and the multilayer film on the substrate structure of the display panel to simplify the process and reduce the cost. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In the present invention, an alignment layer and a multilayer film may also be formed on a substrate to form an optical film. After that, the optical film is bonded to the element substrate.
显示面板display panel
上述的基板结构可以与另一基板结构和显示介质组合成显示面板,其详细说明如下。图8是依照本发明的一实施例的显示面板的剖面示意图。请参照图8,本实施例的显示面板包括基板501、取向层504、多层膜520、基板601、取向层604、多层膜620以及显示介质700。The above substrate structure can be combined with another substrate structure and a display medium to form a display panel, which is described in detail as follows. FIG. 8 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a display panel according to an embodiment of the invention. Referring to FIG. 8 , the display panel of this embodiment includes a
基板501是由空白基板500以及形成在空白基板500上的元件层502所构成。元件层502例如是有源元件阵列层、无源元件层、彩色滤光层或是共用电极层。更详细的说明是,元件层502乃是依据显示面板的种类(例如是主动式显示面板、被动式显示面板等)而可以是有源元件阵列层、无源元件层、彩色滤光层或是共用电极层。The
取向层504是配置于基板501的表面上。多层膜520是配置于取向层504的表面上,其中多层膜520至少是由液晶层505以及图案化液晶层506所构成。在本实施例中是以液晶层505以及图案化液晶层506构成多层膜520为例来说明的,但本发明不限定多层膜520中的膜层数。液晶层505以及图案化液晶层506的材质与形成方法与先前于描述光学膜的制造方法(请参照图1A至图3B或是图5A至图5D)中所述的液晶层材质与形成方法相同或相似,在此不再赘述。The
基板601是配置于基板501的对向,且基板601是由空白基板600以及形成在空白基板600上的元件层602所构成。元件层602将依据显示面板的种类以及对应元件层502而可以是有源元件阵列层、无源元件层、彩色滤光层或是共用电极层。举例而言,若显示面板是有源式显示面板,元件层502例如是有源元件阵列层,且元件层602例如是彩色滤光阵列层、共用电极层或是两者的组合。若显示面板是无源式显示面板,元件层502例如是无源元件层,且元件层602例如是另一无源元件层、彩色滤光阵列层或是两者的组合。The
取向层604是配置于基板601的表面上。多层膜620是配置于取向层604的表面上,其中多层膜620至少是由液晶层605以及图案化液晶层606所构成。同样地,在本实施例中是以液晶层605以及图案化液晶层606构成多层膜620为例来说明的,但本发明不限定多层膜620中的膜层数目。液晶层605以及图案化液晶层606的材质与形成方法与先前于描述光学膜的制造方法(请参照图1A至图3B或是图5A至图5D)中所述的液晶层材质与形成方法相同或相似,在此不再赘述。The
另外,显示介质700是配置于基板501与基板601之间。显示介质700例如是液晶。若以液晶作为显示介质700,那么此显示面板是液晶显示面板。In addition, the
倘若显示面板是属于需要取向层来对显示介质作取向作用,那么此显示面板更可以包括取向层508以及取向层608。取向层508是配置于多层膜520上且取向层608是配置于多层膜620上。而显示介质700是配置于取向层508以及取向层608之间。取向层508以及取向层608主要是对显示介质700作取向作用,以使显示介质700具有一定的预倾角。If the display panel needs an alignment layer to align the display medium, the display panel may further include the
上述的取向层508以及取向层608与显示面板的其他膜层之间还有其他种配置方式。请参照图9,取向层504与多层膜520是配置于基板501的其中表面上,而取向层508配置于基板501的另一表面上。类似地,取向层604与多层膜620是配置于基板601的其中一表面上,且取向层608配置于基板601的另一表面上,其中显示介质700是位于取向层508以及取向层608之间,以对显示介质700作取向作用。There are other arrangements between the above-mentioned
另外,在本发明的另一实施例中,取向层508以及取向层608与显示面板的其他膜层之间的配置方式如图10所示。取向层508配置于多层膜520上,且取向层608配置于基板601的未配置有取向层604与多层膜620的表面上,其中显示介质700是位于取向层508以及取向层608之间,以对显示介质700作取向作用。In addition, in another embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement of the
此外,在本发明的另一实施例中,取向层508以及取向层608与显示面板的其他膜层之间的配置方式如图11所示。取向层508配置于基板501的未配置有取向层504与多层膜520的表面上,且取向层608配置于多层膜620上,其中显示介质700是位于取向层508以及取向层608之间,以对显示介质700作取向作用。In addition, in another embodiment of the present invention, the arrangement of the
在本发明的显示面板中,由于是以涂布以及固化的方式形成图案化液晶膜(包括补偿膜以及偏光膜)以及非图案化液晶膜(包括补偿膜以及偏光膜)等各种膜层所任意组成的多层膜,且在光学膜的多层膜各层之间不需要再另外形成取向层,因此本发明的显示面板具有节省成本以及简化工艺的优点。并且,在光学膜中的图案化液晶膜能够视需要定义其中的液晶排列方式,使其能够具有多种不同的液晶排列特性,因此其应用范围广泛。In the display panel of the present invention, since various film layers such as a patterned liquid crystal film (including a compensation film and a polarizing film) and a non-patterned liquid crystal film (including a compensation film and a polarizing film) are formed by coating and curing A multilayer film with any composition, and no additional alignment layer needs to be formed between the layers of the multilayer film of the optical film, so the display panel of the present invention has the advantages of cost saving and process simplification. Moreover, the patterned liquid crystal film in the optical film can define the liquid crystal alignment mode therein as required, so that it can have a variety of different liquid crystal alignment characteristics, so its application range is wide.
虽然本发明已以优选实施例揭露如上,然其并非用以限定本发明,任何本领域普通技术人员,在不脱离本发明的精神和范围内,当可作些许的更动与润饰,因此本发明的保护范围当视权利要求所界定者为准。Although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone skilled in the art can make some changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, this The scope of protection of the invention should be defined by the claims.
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