CN204391161U - Dot structure and display unit - Google Patents
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Disclose a kind of dot structure and display unit.Dot structure, comprising: the first insulating barrier; Luminescence unit, is arranged on described first insulating barrier, and comprises the first electrode layer, luminescent layer and the second electrode lay; Pixel defines layer, is configured for restriction pixel openings, and described luminescence unit is arranged in described pixel openings; And reflection subassembly, define layer around described pixel and arrange, to be reflected into penetrate inciding the described pixel light defined in layer from described luminescent layer from the exit facet of described dot structure.By arranging reflection subassembly, make to incide the described pixel light defined layer from described luminescent layer to be reflected into and to penetrate from the exit facet of described dot structure, incide the efficient beam that the pixel light beam defined in layer can convert dot structure to like this, improve display effect, reduce light consumption.
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Technical field
Embodiment of the present utility model relates to a kind of display unit, particularly relates to a kind of dot structure and has the display unit of this dot structure.
Background technology
At present, as a kind of electroluminescent device of organic thin film, Organic Light Emitting Diode (OrganicLight Emitting Diode, OLED) unit and active matrix organic light-emitting diode (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode, AMOLED) unit, owing to having, shock resistance is good, visual angle is wide, operating temperature is wide, contrast is high, can realize the features such as Flexible Displays, has been widely used in display unit.Usually, a dot structure pixel comprised for the limiting pixel openings OLED unit that defines layer (PDL) and be arranged in pixel openings.The organic luminous layer that OLED unit comprises the first electrode layer, the second electrode lay and is encapsulated between the first electrode layer and the second electrode lay, excite organic luminous layer luminous by applying voltage between the first electrode layer and the second electrode lay, the light sent penetrates from pixel openings.
In OLED unit, there is total reflection on the surface of organic luminous layer in the light sent from organic luminous layer in certain incident angle range, afterwards at organic luminous layer internal communication, produces optical waveguide mode thus in organic luminous layer inside.Define the interface of layer at the edge of organic luminous layer and pixel, the refractive index defining layer due to organic luminous layer and pixel is close, and in certain ranges of incidence angles, the waveguide mode that light beam may depart from organic luminous layer inside enters pixel and defines layer.This part light beam substantial lateral is propagated, and effectively to show required light direction substantially vertical with dot structure.Under uncontrolled condition, the light beam of this part substantial lateral transmission defines in layer in pixel and finally dissipates.
Utility model content
Embodiment of the present utility model provides a kind of dot structure and has the display unit of this dot structure, to improve display effect, reduces light consumption.
According to the embodiment of the utility model utility model, a kind of dot structure is provided, comprises:
First insulating barrier;
Luminescence unit, is arranged on described first insulating barrier, and comprises the first electrode layer, luminescent layer and the second electrode lay;
Pixel defines layer, is configured for restriction pixel openings, and described luminescence unit is arranged in described pixel openings; And
Reflection subassembly, defines layer around described pixel and arranges, to be reflected into penetrate inciding the described pixel light defined in layer from described luminescent layer from the exit facet of described dot structure.
According to the dot structure of a kind of embodiment of the present utility model, described reflection subassembly comprises:
Second insulating barrier, is positioned at described pixel and defines the periphery of layer and be arranged on described first insulating barrier;
Groove, is formed in described second insulating barrier and described pixel defines between layer; And;
Reflector, is arranged on the side being positioned at described second insulating barrier of described groove, to reflect through the described light that described pixel defines layer.
According to the dot structure of a kind of embodiment of the present utility model, the bottom of described groove extends in the thickness at least partially of described first insulating barrier.
According to the dot structure of a kind of embodiment of the present utility model, described pixel defines the outward flange that layer covers described first electrode layer.
According to the dot structure of a kind of embodiment of the present utility model, described second insulating barrier and described pixel define layer and are formed in same layer and are made up of identical material, and described second insulating barrier is identical with the height that described pixel defines layer.
According to the dot structure of a kind of embodiment of the present utility model, described second insulating barrier and described pixel define layer and are formed in same layer and are made up of identical material, and the height of described second insulating barrier is greater than the height that described pixel defines layer.
According to the dot structure of a kind of embodiment of the present utility model, described reflector is formed in same layer with described first electrode layer and is made up of identical material.
According to the dot structure of a kind of embodiment of the present utility model, the height of described second insulating barrier is greater than the height that described pixel defines layer.
According to the dot structure of a kind of embodiment of the present utility model, described reflection subassembly comprises:
Second insulating barrier, is positioned at described pixel and defines the periphery of layer and be arranged on described first insulating barrier; And
Reflector, what be arranged on described second insulating barrier defines on the inwall of the side of layer in the face of described pixel, to reflect the described light defining layer injection from described pixel,
Wherein, the outer surface that described pixel defines layer contacts with described reflector.
According to the utility model embodiment on the other hand, a kind of display unit is provided, comprises the dot structure described in above-mentioned any embodiment.
According to the dot structure of the utility model above-described embodiment and the display unit with this dot structure, by arranging reflection subassembly, make to incide the described pixel light defined layer from described luminescent layer to be reflected into and to penetrate from the exit facet of described dot structure, incide the efficient beam that the pixel light beam defined in layer can convert dot structure to like this, improve display effect, reduce light consumption.
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For making the purpose of this utility model, technical scheme and advantage clearly understand, below in conjunction with specific embodiment, and with reference to accompanying drawing, the utility model is described in further detail, wherein:
Fig. 1 is the schematic cross-section of the dot structure according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, there is shown reflective layer reflects defines the light of layer incidence principle from pixel;
Fig. 2 a-2d is the cutaway view of the operating process that the dot structure making the utility model first exemplary embodiment is shown;
Fig. 3 is the schematic cross-section of the dot structure according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, there is shown reflective layer reflects defines the light of layer incidence principle from pixel;
Fig. 4 a-4c is the cutaway view of the operating process that the dot structure making the second exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown;
Fig. 5 is the schematic cross-section of the dot structure according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, there is shown reflective layer reflects defines the light of layer incidence principle from pixel;
Fig. 6 a-6d is the cutaway view of the operating process that the dot structure making the 3rd exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown;
Fig. 7 is the schematic cross-section of the dot structure according to the 4th kind of exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, there is shown reflective layer reflects defines the light of layer incidence principle from pixel; And
Fig. 8 a-8b is the cutaway view of the part operation process that the dot structure making the 4th kind of exemplary embodiment of the present utility model is shown.
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Below by embodiment, and by reference to the accompanying drawings, the technical solution of the utility model is described in further detail.In the description, same or analogous drawing reference numeral indicates same or analogous parts.The explanation of following reference accompanying drawing to the utility model execution mode is intended to make an explanation to overall utility model design of the present utility model, and not should be understood to one restriction of the present utility model.
According to the utility model utility model design generally, a kind of dot structure is provided, comprises: the first insulating barrier; Luminescence unit, is arranged on the first insulating barrier, and comprises the first electrode layer, luminescent layer and the second electrode lay; Pixel defines layer, is configured for restriction pixel openings, and described luminescence unit is arranged in described pixel openings; And reflection subassembly, define layer around described pixel and arrange, to be reflected into penetrate inciding the described pixel light defined in layer from described luminescent layer from the exit facet of described dot structure.In above-mentioned dot structure, by arranging reflection subassembly, make to incide the described pixel light defined layer from described luminescent layer to be reflected into and to penetrate from the exit facet of described dot structure, incide the efficient beam that the pixel light beam defined in layer can convert dot structure to like this, improve display effect, reduce light consumption.
In the following detailed description, for ease of explaining, many concrete details have been set forth to provide the complete understanding to this disclosure embodiment.But significantly, one or more embodiment also can be implemented when not having these details.In other cases, known construction and device diagrammatically embodies to simplify accompanying drawing.
Fig. 1 is the schematic cross-section of the dot structure according to the first exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, there is shown reflective layer reflects defines the light of layer incidence principle from pixel.See Fig. 1, according to the dot structure of a kind of exemplary embodiment of the utility model, comprising: the first insulating barrier 3; Luminescence unit; Pixel defines layer 5 and reflection subassembly.Luminescence unit is arranged on the first insulating barrier 3, and the luminescent layer 42 comprising the first electrode layer 41, the second electrode lay 43 and be arranged between the first electrode layer 41 and the second electrode lay 43.Pixel defines layer 5 and is configured for the pixel openings being defined for display, and described luminescence unit is arranged in described pixel openings.Reflection subassembly defines layer 5 around pixel and arranges, to be reflected into penetrate inciding the described pixel light 21 defined in layer 5 from luminescent layer 42 from the exit facet of dot structure.In various embodiment of the present utility model, technical term " exit facet of dot structure " refers to that light is irradiated to the surface of the outside of dot structure thus.Fig. 1 shows the transmission path that light 21 defines layer 5 through pixel, reflector 63 is penetrated from dot structure from luminescent layer 41.Like this, incide from luminescent layer 42 light beam that pixel defines layer 5 due to less incidence angle to penetrate from the exit facet of dot structure, thus the main beam 22 that this part light 21 can send with the display surface from dot structure mixes, form display beams, improve the display effect of dot structure, reduce light consumption.
Wherein, the first insulating barrier 3 can adopt at least one material in such as silica (SiOx), silicon nitride (SiNx), silicon oxynitride (SiNxOy) to make.
Such as the luminescence unit in OLED display, the first electrode layer can be anode, and corresponding, the second electrode lay is negative electrode, now for just to put type structure; Or the first electrode layer can be negative electrode, corresponding, and the second electrode lay is anode, it is now the type structure that is inverted; Luminescent layer can be organic luminous layer, can also according to improving SNR need comprise in electron injecting layer, electron transfer layer, hole transmission layer, hole injection layer one or more.
In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1, reflection subassembly comprises: be positioned at pixel and define the periphery of layer 5 and the second insulating barrier 61 be arranged on the first insulating barrier 3; Be formed in the second insulating barrier 61 and pixel and define groove 62 between layer 5; And be arranged on the reflector 63 being positioned at the side of the second insulating barrier 61 of described groove 62, to reflect through the light 21 that pixel defines layer 5.A part due to luminescent layer 42 is arranged on pixel and defines on layer 5, and organic luminous layer and pixel to define the refractive index of layer close, the light 21 defining layer 5 through pixel like this incides reflector 63 from multiple directions, therefore, that the reflecting surface in reflector 63 is arranged to tilt, arc or parabola shaped surface, to make the light beam inciding reflector 63 can both penetrate from the exit facet of dot structure, such as, is approximately perpendicular to exit facet, to become effective display beams, improve display effect.Like this, the lateral wall defining the groove 62 of layer 5 around pixel is formed as the shape of bowl-type.Be appreciated that the shape of the madial wall (sidewall relative with reflector) for groove 62 has no particular limits, as long as guarantee that the light 21 that pixel defines substantial transverse transmission in layer has less incidence angle, unlikely generation total reflection.
In one embodiment, dot structure also comprises: the substrate 1 be such as made up of glass or transparent resin material and the pixel drive unit layer (not shown) arranged on substrate 1, described first insulating barrier 3 is arranged on pixel drive unit layer, first electrode layer 41 is electrically connected with the drain electrode (not shown) of the thin-film transistor in described pixel drive unit layer by the via hole (not shown) be formed in the first insulating barrier 3, provides drive singal to make thin-film transistor for the first electrode layer 41.First insulating barrier 3 can comprise passivation layer and/or flatness layer.
In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 b, the bottom of groove 62 extends in the thickness at least partially of the first insulating barrier 3.Like this, the one end in reflector 63 can extend in the first insulating barrier 3, thus reflection comes from the light 21 that pixel defines layer 5 completely.
In one embodiment, pixel defines the outward flange that layer 5 covers the first electrode layer 41.Like this, the first electrode layer 41 can be prevented to be electrically shocked and to wear, improve the performance of luminescence component, the first electrode layer 41 also can be made to be attached to securely on the first insulating barrier.
In a kind of exemplary embodiment, see Fig. 1, described second insulating barrier 61 and pixel define layer 5 and are formed in same layer and are made up of identical material, and the height that the second insulating barrier and pixel define layer is roughly the same.Such as, the second insulating barrier 61 and pixel define layer 5 and are all made up of photosensitive organic material.Like this, the second insulating barrier 61 and pixel are defined layer 5 and identical material can be utilized to be formed by a patterning processes, decrease the number of times of patterning processes, decrease the usage quantity of mask plate, thus simplify the manufacture craft of array base palte, reduce cost of manufacture.
Fig. 3 is the schematic cross-section of the dot structure according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, there is shown reflective layer reflects defines the light of layer incidence principle from pixel.It is different that dot structure and the difference of the dot structure of the first embodiment of the second embodiment are that pixel defines the height of layer, and other identical parts adopt identical or similar Reference numeral.The pixel only describing the dot structure of the second embodiment below defines layer 5 ', identical with the counter structure of the dot structure of the first embodiment or similar for other structure, therefore omits it at this and describes in detail.
In the dot structure of the second exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3 and 4a, the second insulating barrier 61 ' and pixel define layer 5 ' and are formed in same layer and are made up of identical material, and the height of the second insulating barrier 61 ' is greater than the height that pixel defines layer 5 '.Like this, even if the edges cover of the luminescent layer of luminescence component 42 defines going up at least partially of layer 5 ' top in described pixel, the pixel that is greater than height due to the second insulating barrier 61 ' defines the height of layer 5 ', make the reflector 63 ' that is arranged in groove 62 ' still roughly concordant in a thickness direction with luminescent layer 42, reflector 63 ' can be made to reflect to enter due to the continuity of waveguiding effect in luminescent layer to be positioned at pixel like this define the luminescent layer on the top of layer 5 ' and incide the light 21 in reflector 63 ', thus the main beam 22 that this part light 21 can send with the display surface from dot structure mixes, form display beams, improve the display effect of dot structure, reduce light consumption.
In the dot structure of the first and second embodiments, reflector can be made up of identical material with the first electrode layer, such as there is tin indium oxide (Indium Tin Oxide, ITO) trilaminate material of-Yin-ITO, the material such as silver or aluminium are made, reflector and the first electrode layer is made all to have good reflecting properties, meanwhile, the first electrode layer realizes conducting function.Like this, can reduce costs, improve the useful life of reflector and the first electrode layer.In the interchangeable embodiment of one, reflector and the first electrode layer can be made from a variety of materials, and such as, because the function of conduction is not born in reflector, reflector can be made up of insulating material.
Fig. 5 is the schematic cross-section of the dot structure according to the third exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, there is shown reflective layer reflects defines the light of layer incidence principle from pixel.Dot structure and the difference of the dot structure of the first embodiment of the 3rd embodiment are that pixel defines layer and reflector is different, and other identical parts adopt identical or similar Reference numeral.The pixel only describing the dot structure of the 3rd embodiment below defines layer 5 " and reflector 63 ", identical with the counter structure of the dot structure of the first embodiment or similar for other structure, therefore omit it at this and describe in detail.
In the dot structure of the 3rd exemplary embodiment, as shown in Figure 6 b, reflector 63 " with the first electrode layer 41 " be formed in same layer and be made up of identical material.Like this, reflector 63 " and the first electrode layer 41 " identical material can be utilized to be formed by a patterning processes, decrease the number of times of patterning processes, decrease the usage quantity of mask plate, thus simplify the manufacture craft of array base palte, reduce cost of manufacture.Such as, reflector 63 " and the first electrode layer 41 " can by such as having tin indium oxide (Indium Tin Oxide, ITO) trilaminate material of-Yin-ITO, the material such as silver or aluminium are made, make reflector and the first electrode layer all have good reflecting properties, and the useful life of reflector and the first electrode layer can be improved.
In a further embodiment, as shown in Fig. 5 and 6c, the second insulating barrier 61 " height be greater than described pixel and define layer 5 " height.Like this, even if the edges cover of the luminescent layer of luminescence component 42 defines layer 5 in described pixel " the going up at least partially of top; due to the second insulating barrier 61 " height be greater than pixel and define layer 5 " height; make to be arranged on groove 62 " in reflector 63 " still with luminescent layer 42 " roughly concordant in a thickness direction, reflector 63 can be made like this " reflection enters due to the continuity of waveguiding effect in luminescent layer and is positioned at pixel and defines layer 5 " top luminescent layer and incide the light 21 in reflector 63 '.Fig. 5 shows from luminescent layer 41 " light 21 define layer 5 through pixel ", reflector 63 " from dot structure injection transmission path.The main beam 22 that this part light 21 can send with the display surface from dot structure mixes, and forms display beams, improves the display effect of dot structure, reduces light consumption.Be appreciated that making second insulating barrier 61 " define layer 5 with pixel " material can be identical, also can not be identical.
Fig. 7 is the schematic cross-section of the dot structure according to the 4th kind of exemplary embodiment of the present utility model, there is shown reflective layer reflects defines the light of layer incidence principle from pixel.It is different that dot structure and the difference of the dot structure of the 3rd embodiment of the 4th embodiment are that pixel defines layer, and other identical parts adopt identical or similar Reference numeral.The pixel only describing the dot structure of the 4th embodiment below defines layer 53, identical with the counter structure of the dot structure of the first embodiment or similar for other structure, therefore omits it at this and describes in detail.
As shown in Figure 7, reflector 63 " be arranged on the second insulating barrier 61 " define on the inwall of the side of layer 53 in the face of pixel, to reflect the light 21 defining layer injection from pixel, wherein, pixel defines the outer surface of layer 53 and reflector 63 " contact.That is, the pixel of the dot structure of the 4th embodiment defines layer 53 and extends outwardly into reflector 63 ", eliminate the groove 62 in the dot structure of the 3rd embodiment ".Like this, the reflector 63 of the light direct irradiation defining layer 53 through pixel can be made " on, avoid and enter air layer and reflect, improve reflector 63 " reflecting effect.The main beam 22 that this part light 21 can send with the display surface from dot structure mixes, and forms display beams, improves the display effect of dot structure, reduces light consumption.Be appreciated that making second insulating barrier 61 " defining the material of layer 53 with pixel can be identical, and also can not be identical.
According to the embodiment of the utility model further utility model, a kind of display unit is provided, comprises the dot structure as described in above-mentioned any embodiment.Display unit can be any product or parts with Presentation Function such as display floater, mobile phone, panel computer, television set, display, notebook computer, DPF, navigator, Electronic Paper.
According to the embodiment of the utility model further aspect again, provide a kind of manufacture method of dot structure, as described in Figure 1, each dot structure comprises pixel and defines layer 5 and be arranged on pixel and define luminescence unit in the pixel openings of layer.The method comprises the steps:
Form the first insulating barrier 3 on substrate 1, such as, this first insulating barrier can comprise passivation layer and/or flatness layer;
First insulating barrier 3 is formed the first electrode layer 41 of luminescence unit;
Described first insulating barrier 3 is formed the insulation film 51 around described first electrode layer 41;
Described insulation film 51 forms reflection subassembly;
Described first electrode layer 41 of the inner side of described reflection subassembly forms luminescent layer 42 and the second electrode lay 43, makes reflection subassembly be reflected into penetrate inciding the pixel light defined in layer 5 from described luminescent layer 42 from the exit facet of dot structure.Such as, described luminescence component is reflected into outgoing on the direction of the exit direction being roughly parallel to dot structure by inciding the pixel light defined in layer 5 from luminescent layer 42.Like this, inciding from luminescent layer 42 light beam that pixel defines layer 5 can penetrate from the exit facet of dot structure, thus improves the display effect of dot structure, reduces light consumption.
In one embodiment, step insulation film 51 forming reflection subassembly comprises:
Adopt patterning processes to form ring-shaped groove 62 on insulation film 51, define layer 5 insulation film 51 to be separated into the second insulating barrier 61 being positioned at outside with the pixel being positioned at inner side;
The wall being positioned at outside of described groove 62 forms reflector 63.
More specifically, Fig. 2 a-2d is the cutaway view of the operating process that the dot structure making the utility model first exemplary embodiment is shown.Method according to the making dot structure of the utility model first embodiment comprises the steps:
Identical with the technique of general making OLED or AMOLED, the substrate 1 that such as glass or transparent resin are made is formed the pixel drive unit layer (not shown) comprising thin-film transistor;
Pixel drive unit layer is formed the first insulating barrier 3, and such as, this first insulating barrier can comprise flatness layer and/or passivation layer; In a kind of exemplary embodiment, first insulating barrier 3 can by cover the organic film that be made up of such as acrylic or PI (polyimides) material and adopt such as comprise exposure, the patterning processes of development and etching technics formed, or adopts by coating photosensitive organic material the patterning processes formation such as comprising exposure and develop.
First insulating barrier 3 is formed the first electrode layer 41 of luminescence unit, and such as this first electrode layer can be used as reflecting electrode;
As shown in Figure 2 a, described first insulating barrier 3 is formed the insulation film 51 around described first electrode layer 41, insulation film 51 forms pixel openings; The material forming insulation film can be identical with the material of formation first insulating barrier.
As shown in Figure 2 b, composition or dry etch process is adopted, etching groove 62 in the insulation film of the outer periphery of pixel openings; Like this, by groove 62, insulation film 51 is separated into the pixel being positioned at inner side and defines layer 5 and the second insulating barrier 61 being positioned at outside; In a kind of exemplary embodiment, the bottom of groove extends in the thickness at least partially of described first insulating barrier 3; That is, the through insulation film of the degree of depth of groove 62 end in the first insulating barrier 3; Like this, the one end in reflector 63 can extend in the first insulating barrier 3, thus reflection comes from the light that pixel defines layer 5 completely; The direction that the light that the gradient (or angle of inclination) of groove 62 both sides can define in layer according to pixel transmits in the waveguiding mode and/or define the irradiant object of layer to effective display direction reflection from pixel and determine;
As shown in Figure 2 c, the inwall being positioned at outside of groove 62 forms reflector 63, such as, physical vapor deposition process is adopted to form reflective metal layer by materials such as Ag, Al, the reflective metal layer of other parts is removed by composition, wet etching erosion or deep dry etch process, retain the reflective metal layer be positioned on the inwall in the outside of groove 62, form one-sided reflector layer 63;
As shown in Figure 2 d, precision metallic mask plate (Fine Metal Mask, FMM) and evaporation process deposit OLED organic film is adopted, to form luminescent layer 42; Then evaporation process is adopted to form transparent or semi-transparent semi-reflecting the second electrode lay 43.
Like this, the dot structure of the dot structure with the utility model embodiment can be formed by above step, the light defining horizontal transmission in layer 5 in pixel can be reflected into by the reflector 63 be formed in groove 62 to be penetrated from the exit facet of dot structure, thus be formed as the contributive light of display effect, improve display effect, reduce light consumption.
In one embodiment, the first insulating barrier 3 is formed in the step around the insulation film 51 of the first electrode layer 41, described insulation film 51 is formed as the outward flange of covering first electrode layer.Like this, the first electrode layer 41 can be prevented to be electrically shocked and to wear, improve the performance of luminescence component.
Fig. 4 a-4c is the cutaway view of the operating process that the dot structure making the utility model second exemplary embodiment is shown.Method according to the making dot structure of the utility model second embodiment comprises the steps:
The substrate 1 that such as glass or transparent resin are made is formed the pixel drive unit layer comprising thin-film transistor;
Pixel drive unit layer is formed the first insulating barrier 3;
First insulating barrier 3 is formed the first electrode layer 41 of luminescence unit;
As shown in fig. 4 a, described first insulating barrier 3 is formed the insulation film 51 ' around described first electrode layer 41, insulation film 51 ' forms pixel openings; Wherein, insulation film 51 ' is formed with stage portion 52, and the height being positioned at inboard portion is less than the height being positioned at Outboard Sections;
As shown in Figure 4 b, etching groove 62 ' in the insulation film having compared with low height of the outer periphery of pixel openings; Like this, by groove 62 ', insulation film 51 ' is separated into the pixel being positioned at inner side and defines layer 5 ' and the second insulating barrier 61 ' being positioned at outside;
As illustrated in fig. 4 c, the inwall being positioned at outside of groove 62 ' forms reflector 63 ', such as, physical vapor deposition process is adopted to form reflective metal layer by materials such as Ag, Al, the reflective metal layer of other parts is removed by composition, wet etching erosion or deep dry etch process, retain the reflective metal layer be positioned on the inwall in the outside of groove 62 ', form one-sided reflector layer 63 '; Afterwards, FMM and evaporation process deposit OLED organic film is adopted, to form luminescent layer 42; Then evaporation process is adopted to form transparent or semi-transparent semi-reflecting the second electrode lay 43.
Fig. 6 a-6d is the cutaway view of the operating process that the dot structure making the utility model the 3rd exemplary embodiment is shown.Method according to the making dot structure of the utility model the 3rd embodiment comprises the steps:
Form the first insulating barrier 3 on substrate 1;
First insulating barrier 3 forms the second insulating barrier 61 of annular ";
A patterning processes is adopted to form the first electrode layer 41 " and reflector 63 ", wherein said first electrode layer 41 " be formed on the first insulating barrier 3; reflector 63 " extend to the second insulating barrier 61 from the first insulating barrier 3 " inner surface, and described first electrode layer 41 " and reflector 63 " disconnect;
At described first electrode layer 41 " outward flange on form pixel and define layer 5 ", and described pixel defines layer 5 " outer surface and described second insulating barrier 61 " inner surface form groove 62 "; And
At described first electrode layer 41 " upper form luminescent layer 42 " and the second electrode lay 43 ", make from reflector 63 " by from luminescent layer 42 " incide pixel and define layer 5 " and light be reflected into and penetrate from the exit facet of dot structure.Such as, reflector 63 " by from luminescent layer 42 " incide pixel and define layer 5 " and light 21 be reflected into outgoing on the direction of the exit direction being roughly parallel to dot structure.
Like this, reflector 63 " layer 5 can be defined by pixel " in the light of horizontal transmission be reflected into and penetrate from the exit facet of dot structure, thus be formed as the contributive light of display effect, raising display effect, reduces light consumption.
In one embodiment, at described first electrode layer 41 " outward flange on form pixel and define layer 5 " step in, pixel is defined layer 5 " height be less than the second insulating barrier 61 " height.
Be appreciated that the method for the utility model embodiment also comprises the steps: before formation first insulating barrier 3, the substrate 1 that such as glass or transparent resin are made is formed the pixel drive unit layer comprising thin-film transistor; Afterwards, pixel drive unit layer forms the first insulating barrier 3.
In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 6 a, after formation first insulating barrier 3, patterning processes can be adopted in the first insulating barrier 3 to form via hole (not shown), after the first insulating barrier solidification, first insulating barrier 3 is coated with the second insulating barrier 61 ", form one slightly larger than the opening of elemental area with patterning processes, be cured afterwards.In the interchangeable embodiment of one, such as single halftoning (halftone) or gray tone (grey tone) mask plate can be adopted by a patterning processes by controlling the transmitance through the exposing light beam of mask plate, and once form the first insulating barrier 3, second insulating barrier 61 " and via hole.
As shown in Figure 6 b, at the first insulating barrier 3 and the second insulating barrier 61 " the composite conducting reflector layer of upper depositing metal electrode reflector or other kind; Afterwards, adopt patterning processes be used as the first electrode layer 41 by metal electrode reflector " and be arranged on described opening be positioned at outside inwall on metallic reflector 63 ", wherein the first electrode layer 41 " and reflector 63 " disconnection.
As fig. 6 c, at the first electrode layer 41 " outward flange on adopt coating, patterning processes formed pixel define layer 5 ", and described pixel defines layer 5 " outer surface and described second insulating barrier 61 " inner surface form groove 62 "; Wherein, pixel defines layer 5 " height be less than the second insulating barrier 61 " height, and pixel defines layer 5 " cover the first electrode layer 41 " edge and be arranged on define layer 5 with pixel " relative the second insulating barrier 61 " and madial wall on reflector 63 " edge, pixel defines layer 5 " lateral wall and the second insulating barrier 61 " madial wall form groove 62 "; Pixel defines layer 5 " with the second insulating barrier 61 " can be made up of identical material, such as, can by cover the organic film that be made up of such as acrylic or PI (polyimides) material and adopt such as comprise exposure, the patterning processes of development and etching technics formed, or adopt expose and developing process formation by coating photosensitive organic material.
Finally, as shown in fig 6d, FMM and evaporation process deposit OLED organic film is adopted, to form luminescent layer 42 "; Then evaporation process is adopted to form transparent or semi-transparent semi-reflecting the second electrode lay 43 ".
Fig. 8 a-8b is the cutaway view of the part operation process that the dot structure making the utility model the 4th exemplary embodiment is shown.Be appreciated that the method for the 4th embodiment comprises the step of accompanying drawing 6a and 6b in the method for the 3rd embodiment.On the basis of structure shown in Fig. 6 b, as shown in Figure 8 a, at the first electrode layer 41 " outward flange on adopt coating, patterning processes formed pixel define layer 53, and described pixel defines the outer surface of layer 53 and the second insulating barrier 61 " inner surface on reflector 63 " contact.That is, pixel defines layer 53 and covers whole reflector 63 ".
Finally, as shown in Figure 8 b, FMM and evaporation process deposit OLED organic film is adopted, to form luminescent layer 42 "; Then evaporation process is adopted to form transparent or semi-transparent semi-reflecting the second electrode lay 43 ".
Although superincumbent first and second described in the embodiments reflection subassembly have groove, the utility model is not limited thereto.Be appreciated that in the interchangeable embodiment of one, transparent filling insulating material groove can be adopted, make the surface of dot structure smooth, but still need to retain reflector.In embodiment of the present utility model, patterning processes generally comprises the techniques such as coating photoresist, exposure, development, etching, photoresist lift off; Or as long as the technique that can form required pattern can become patterning processes, the utility model does not limit.
According to the dot structure of the utility model above-described embodiment, there is the display unit of this dot structure and the manufacture method of dot structure, by arranging reflection subassembly, make to incide the described pixel light defined layer from described luminescent layer to be reflected into and to penetrate from the exit facet of described dot structure, incide the efficient beam that the pixel light beam defined in layer can convert dot structure to like this, improve display effect, reduce light consumption.
Above-described specific embodiment; the purpose of this utility model, technical scheme and beneficial effect are further described; be understood that; the foregoing is only specific embodiment of the utility model; be not limited to the utility model; all within spirit of the present utility model and principle, any amendment made, equivalent replacement, improvement etc., all should be included within protection range of the present utility model.
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1. a dot structure, is characterized in that, comprising:
First insulating barrier;
Luminescence unit, is arranged on described first insulating barrier, and comprises the first electrode layer, luminescent layer and the second electrode lay;
Pixel defines layer, is configured for restriction pixel openings, and described luminescence unit is arranged in described pixel openings; And
Reflection subassembly, defines layer around described pixel and arranges, to be reflected into penetrate inciding the described pixel light defined in layer from described luminescent layer from the exit facet of described dot structure.
2. dot structure as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, described reflection subassembly comprises:
Second insulating barrier, is positioned at described pixel and defines the periphery of layer and be arranged on described first insulating barrier;
Groove, is formed in described second insulating barrier and described pixel defines between layer; And;
Reflector, is arranged on the side being positioned at described second insulating barrier of described groove, to reflect through the described light that described pixel defines layer.
3. dot structure as claimed in claim 2, it is characterized in that, the bottom of described groove extends in the thickness at least partially of described first insulating barrier.
4. the dot structure as described in any one in claim 1-3, is characterized in that, described pixel defines the outward flange that layer covers described first electrode layer.
5. dot structure as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3, it is characterized in that, described second insulating barrier and described pixel define layer and are formed in same layer and are made up of identical material, and described second insulating barrier is identical with the height that described pixel defines layer.
6. dot structure as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3, it is characterized in that, described second insulating barrier and described pixel define layer and are formed in same layer and are made up of identical material, and the height of described second insulating barrier is greater than the height that described pixel defines layer.
7. dot structure as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3, it is characterized in that, described reflector is formed in same layer with described first electrode layer and is made up of identical material.
8. dot structure as claimed in claim 7, it is characterized in that, the height of described second insulating barrier is greater than the height that described pixel defines layer.
9. dot structure as claimed in claim 1, it is characterized in that, described reflection subassembly comprises:
Second insulating barrier, is positioned at described pixel and defines the periphery of layer and be arranged on described first insulating barrier; And
Reflector, what be arranged on described second insulating barrier defines on the inwall of the side of layer in the face of described pixel, to reflect the described light defining layer injection from described pixel,
Wherein, the outer surface that described pixel defines layer contacts with described reflector.
10. a display unit, is characterized in that, comprises the dot structure as described in any one in claim 1-9.
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