JP5150455B2 - Scratch-resistant prism sheet and manufacturing method thereof - Google Patents

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JP5150455B2
JP5150455B2 JP2008285307A JP2008285307A JP5150455B2 JP 5150455 B2 JP5150455 B2 JP 5150455B2 JP 2008285307 A JP2008285307 A JP 2008285307A JP 2008285307 A JP2008285307 A JP 2008285307A JP 5150455 B2 JP5150455 B2 JP 5150455B2
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本発明は、液晶表示装置のバックライト等に用いる耐擦傷性プリズムシートに関し、更に詳しくは、プリズム面に大きな傷が付きにくく、また付いた傷が目立ちにくく、さらに他の光学部材と粘着せず、ギラツキが発生し難い耐擦傷性プリズムシート及びその製造方法に関する。   The present invention relates to a scratch-resistant prism sheet used for a backlight of a liquid crystal display device, and more specifically, the prism surface is less likely to have large scratches, the scratches are less noticeable, and does not stick to other optical members. The present invention relates to a scratch-resistant prism sheet that hardly causes glare and a method for manufacturing the same.

近年、液晶表示装置が多方面に用いられるようになって、それぞれの用途に応じて多様な性能が求められている。OA機器、パーソナルコンピューター、ワードプロセッサー等では、軽量化、薄型化の要求が強く、更に、液晶表示装置にあっては、広視野化、広画面化、高輝度化の要求が強くなっている。   In recent years, liquid crystal display devices have been used in various fields, and various performances are required depending on the respective applications. OA devices, personal computers, word processors, and the like are strongly demanded to be lighter and thinner, and liquid crystal display devices are increasingly required to have a wider field of view, a wider screen, and higher brightness.

これらの要求に応ずるために、光の指向性を変更、即ち不要な方向の光を方向変換して観察者の正面に集光するために、集光機能を有するフイルムやシートを使用するのが一般化している。特にプリズムシートは、画像の観察に余り重要でない上下方向に拡散する光のみを前方に集中し、左右方向に拡散する光については集光しないため、広視野化と高輝度化を同時に達成することができ、広く使用されている。   In order to meet these requirements, it is necessary to change the directivity of light, that is, to use a film or sheet having a light condensing function in order to redirect light in an unnecessary direction and condense it on the front of the observer. Generalized. In particular, the prism sheet concentrates only the light that diffuses in the vertical direction, which is not very important for image observation, in the forward direction, and does not collect the light that diffuses in the horizontal direction, so it is possible to achieve a wide field of view and high brightness at the same time. Can be used widely.

このプリズムシートは、樹脂製のシートの表面に微細なプリズム構造が設けられた構造をしているが、このプリズム構造が設けられた面を、例えば拡散シート等の他の光学素子と対面させたような場合、他の光学素子と擦り合わされることにより、プリズム構造の頂点の部分が欠けて所望の光学性能が発揮できなくなったり、または他の光学素子の凸部がプリズム構造の頂点を連続して線状に損傷することにより1本の擦傷のようになり、この傷が目立ったりして液晶表示装置の画質を悪化させる欠点がある。   This prism sheet has a structure in which a fine prism structure is provided on the surface of a resin sheet, but the surface provided with this prism structure faces another optical element such as a diffusion sheet, for example. In such a case, by rubbing with other optical elements, the apex portion of the prism structure is missing and the desired optical performance cannot be exhibited, or the convex portions of the other optical elements continue the apex of the prism structure. If the line is damaged, it becomes like a single scratch, and there is a disadvantage that the scratch becomes conspicuous and deteriorates the image quality of the liquid crystal display device.

このような問題を解決するため、プリズム構造の頂点の部分を曲率半径5μm以下の円弧状、又は幅5μm以下の平坦部として頂部を欠けにくくしたもの(特許文献1参照)がある。しかしながら、このようにするとプリズムの頂部と他の光学素子との接触面積が増大するため、このシートのプリズム面に他の光学素子を載置したとき、高温条件下でプリズムシートと他の光学素子の間に粘着力が働き、部分的に密着してまだら模様が生じ、プリズムシートの対環境性能が低下することがある。   In order to solve such a problem, there is a prism structure in which the apex portion of the prism structure has an arc shape with a curvature radius of 5 μm or less, or a flat portion with a width of 5 μm or less (see Patent Document 1). However, if this is done, the contact area between the top of the prism and the other optical element increases, so when another optical element is placed on the prism surface of this sheet, the prism sheet and the other optical element under high temperature conditions. In some cases, adhesive force acts between them, and they partially adhere to each other to form a mottled pattern, thereby reducing the environmental performance of the prism sheet.

他方、レンズ面の傷を防ぐことができる技術であって、他の光学素子と密着する恐れがないものとしては、鈍い先端を有する第1のプリズム要素と、鋭い先端を有する小さな第2のプリズム要素を有する光指向性フィルム(特許文献2参照)がある。しかしながら、小さな第2プリズム要素の先端が鋭いことによるレンズのギラツキが問題視されることが多い。
特開2001−343507号公報 特表2007−517256号公報
On the other hand, as a technique capable of preventing scratches on the lens surface and having no fear of coming into close contact with other optical elements, a first prism element having a blunt tip and a small second prism having a sharp tip There is a light directing film having elements (see Patent Document 2). However, the glare of the lens due to the sharp tip of the small second prism element is often regarded as a problem.
JP 2001-343507 A Special table 2007-517256

本発明者らは上記従来の欠点を解決するため鋭意研究の結果、大きさが異なるプリズム構造を有するプリズムシートにおいて、小プリズム構造の頂部にも大プリズム構造と同様に切欠部を設ければ、レンズのギラツキが低減できることを見出した。
本発明は、かかる知見に基づき、単に傷が付きにくく、又は傷が目立たないというだけでなく、プリズムシートと他の光学素子との粘着により生じるまだら模様やギラツキを低減できる耐擦傷性プリズムシートを提供することを目的とするものである。
As a result of diligent research to solve the above-described conventional drawbacks, the present inventors have provided a prism sheet having a prism structure with a different size, and provided a notch at the top of the small prism structure as in the large prism structure. It has been found that the glare of the lens can be reduced.
Based on such knowledge, the present invention is not only scratch-resistant or inconspicuous, but also a scratch-resistant prism sheet that can reduce mottled patterns and glare caused by adhesion between the prism sheet and other optical elements. It is intended to provide.

本発明は上記目的を達成するためになされたもので、本発明の請求項1に係る発明は、少なくとも一方の面に、実質的に三角柱の大プリズム構造とこれよりも低い小プリズム構造がほぼ平行に多数配列されたプリズムシートであって、当該プリズムシートに配列されている大プリズム構造及び小プリズム構造の全ては、その頂部がその突出方向に湾曲した曲面状又は略水平面状に切り欠かれた形状とされ、大プリズム構造の切欠幅(CL)は5μm以上、小プリズム構造の切欠幅(CS)は3μm以上であり、大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造の高度差(D)は5μm以上であることを特徴とする耐擦傷性プリズムシートを内容とする。 The present invention has been made to achieve the above object, and the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention has a substantially triangular prism large prism structure and a lower prism structure substantially lower on at least one surface. A large number of prism sheets arranged in parallel, and all of the large prism structure and the small prism structure arranged on the prism sheet are notched in a curved surface or a substantially horizontal plane whose top is curved in the protruding direction. The notch width (CL) of the large prism structure is 5 μm or more, the notch width (CS) of the small prism structure is 3 μm or more, and the altitude difference (D) between the large prism structure and the small prism structure is 5 μm or more. The content is a scratch-resistant prism sheet.

本発明の請求項2に係る発明は、大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造高度差(D)が50μm以下であることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の耐擦傷性プリズムシートを内容とする。 The invention according to claim 2 of the present invention includes the scratch-resistant prism sheet according to claim 1, wherein the height difference (D) between the large prism structure and the small prism structure is 50 μm or less.

本発明の請求項3に係る発明は、大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造の形状が略相似形であることを特徴とする請求項1又は請求項2に記載の耐擦傷性プリズムシートを内容とする。   The invention according to claim 3 of the present invention comprises the scratch-resistant prism sheet according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the large prism structure and the small prism structure are substantially similar in shape. .

本発明の請求項4に係る発明は、請求項1乃至請求項3のいずれかに記載の耐擦傷性プリズムシートを製造する方法であって、冷却ロールと、大プリズム構造及び小プリズム構造の高度差(D)が5μm以上になるよう雌型が刻設された金属ロール又は賦型シートの間で、シート状に押し出された溶融透明樹脂を押圧することを特徴とする耐擦傷性プリズムシートの製造方法を内容とする。   The invention according to claim 4 of the present invention is a method for producing the scratch-resistant prism sheet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cooling roll, the high prism structure and the small prism structure are advanced. A scratch-resistant prism sheet characterized by pressing a molten transparent resin extruded into a sheet shape between a metal roll or a shaping sheet in which a female mold is engraved so that the difference (D) is 5 μm or more. The manufacturing method is the content.

本発明の請求項5に係る発明は、大プリズム構造及び小プリズム構造の高度差(D)が5μm以上25μm以下であることを特徴とする請求項4に記載の耐擦傷性プリズムシートの製造方法を内容とする。   The invention according to claim 5 of the present invention is characterized in that the height difference (D) between the large prism structure and the small prism structure is not less than 5 μm and not more than 25 μm. Is the content.

本発明の耐擦傷性プリズムシートは、少なくとも一方の面に大プリズム構造とこれよりも低い小プリズム構造が設けられており、大プリズム構造はその頂部がその突出方向に湾曲した曲面状又は略水平面状に切り欠かれた形状とされ、その切欠幅が5μm以上とされているので、プリズム構造が設けられた面を他の光学素子等と対面させたとしても傷つき難く、たとえ傷付いたとしてもその傷が目立たない。
また、大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造の高度差が5μm以上とされているので、小プリズム構造の頂部は他の光学素子には接触せず、このプリズムシートと他の光学素子の間の粘着力は高温下においても増大しないので、該プリズムシートと他の光学素子との密着によるまだら模様が発生せず、画質低下が抑制される。
さらに、大プリズム構造のみならず、小プリズム構造の頂部にも幅が3μm以上の切欠部を設けるので、小プリズム構造の頂角近傍のギラツキが低減される。なお、大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造の形状を略相似形とすれば、ギラツキは更に低減される。また、万一、他の光学素子が小プリズム構造の頂角に接触したとしても傷付きが防止される。
The scratch-resistant prism sheet of the present invention is provided with a large prism structure and a small prism structure lower than the large prism structure on at least one surface, and the large prism structure has a curved surface or a substantially horizontal surface whose top is curved in the protruding direction. Since the cut-out width is 5 μm or more, even if the surface provided with the prism structure faces other optical elements, it is difficult to be damaged, even if it is damaged. The wound is inconspicuous.
In addition, since the height difference between the large prism structure and the small prism structure is 5 μm or more, the top of the small prism structure does not come into contact with other optical elements, and the adhesive force between the prism sheet and the other optical elements. Does not increase even at high temperatures, so that mottled patterns due to the close contact between the prism sheet and other optical elements do not occur, and image quality deterioration is suppressed.
Furthermore, since notches having a width of 3 μm or more are provided not only on the large prism structure but also on the top of the small prism structure, glare in the vicinity of the apex angle of the small prism structure is reduced. If the shapes of the large prism structure and the small prism structure are substantially similar, the glare is further reduced. In addition, even if another optical element comes into contact with the apex angle of the small prism structure, scratching is prevented.

押し出し成型により該プリズムフィルムを作成する際に、各プリズム構造の高度差を25μm以下とすれば、小プリズム構造に必要以上の圧力を加えることがなくなるため、金属ロール又は冷却ロールに加わる反発力も小さく、従ってこれらのロールが撓むことがなく、作成されたプリズムシートの厚さが均一になる。   When creating the prism film by extrusion molding, if the height difference of each prism structure is 25 μm or less, it will not apply more pressure than necessary to the small prism structure, so the repulsive force applied to the metal roll or cooling roll is also small. Therefore, these rolls do not bend and the thickness of the prepared prism sheet becomes uniform.

本発明の耐擦傷性プリズムシート1は、図1に概略的に示したように、少なくとも一方の面(以下、プリズム面ということがある)に、実質的に三角柱の大プリズム構造2とこれよりも低い小プリズム構造3がほぼ平行に多数配列されている。さらに、これら大プリズム構造2及び小プリズム構造3の頂部がその突出方向に湾曲した曲面状又は略水平面状に切り欠かれた形状とされ、大プリズム構造2の切欠幅(CL)が5μm以上、小プリズム構造の切欠幅(CS)が3μm以上とされている。   As shown schematically in FIG. 1, the scratch-resistant prism sheet 1 of the present invention has a large prism structure 2 having a substantially triangular prism on at least one surface (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a prism surface) and A large number of small prism structures 3 are arranged substantially in parallel. Further, the top portions of the large prism structure 2 and the small prism structure 3 are cut into a curved shape or a substantially horizontal plane curved in the protruding direction, and the notch width (CL) of the large prism structure 2 is 5 μm or more. The notch width (CS) of the small prism structure is 3 μm or more.

本発明において、大プリズム構造2及び小プリズム構造3は、その頂部がその突出方向に湾曲した曲面状又は略水平面状に切り欠かれた形状とされている。頂部がその突出方向に湾曲した曲面状に切り欠かれた形状とは、例えば図1に記載された大小プリズム構造2、3のように、頂部が丸められたプリズムの形状をいう。頂部が略水平面状に切り欠かれた形状とは、例えば図2に記載されたような、断面形状が略台形のものをいう。   In the present invention, the large prism structure 2 and the small prism structure 3 are formed such that the tops thereof are notched in a curved shape or a substantially horizontal shape curved in the protruding direction. The shape in which the top portion is cut into a curved shape curved in the protruding direction refers to the shape of a prism whose top portion is rounded, such as the large and small prism structures 2 and 3 described in FIG. The shape in which the top portion is cut out in a substantially horizontal plane means that the cross-sectional shape is substantially trapezoidal as shown in FIG.

大プリズム構造2の切欠幅(CL)は5μm以上とされているため、対向する光学素子の凹凸や塵、埃などによっても傷が付きにくく、また、傷付いたとしても大きな樹脂の欠落等は生じず、損傷は軽微に抑えられる。
この切欠幅(CL)の上限は特に限定されないが、切欠幅(CL)が大きすぎると大プリズム構造の斜面部分が狭くなりすぎ、正面輝度が低下するので、必要な輝度に応じて設計すればよい。なお、通常、適切な正面輝度を得る点から切欠幅(CL)は大プリズム構造2の底面幅(WL)の40%以下、好ましくは35%以下とされる。
Since the notch width (CL) of the large prism structure 2 is 5 μm or more, it is difficult to be scratched by unevenness, dust, dust, etc. of the opposing optical element. Does not occur and damage is minimal.
The upper limit of the notch width (CL) is not particularly limited. However, if the notch width (CL) is too large, the slope portion of the large prism structure becomes too narrow and the front luminance is lowered. Good. In general, the notch width (CL) is 40% or less, preferably 35% or less of the bottom surface width (WL) of the large prism structure 2 from the viewpoint of obtaining appropriate front luminance.

小プリズム構造3の頂部については、通常の場合、対向する光学素子の凹凸などとは接触しないため、従来、切欠部を設ける必要がなく、また正面輝度を高く保つために切欠部は無いほうがよいと考えられていた(特許文献2を参照)。しかしながら、切欠部を設けない場合は大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造から出射される光の性質は異なり、小プリズム構造によるギラツキが低減されず、画質が悪化する。そこで本発明においては、小プリズム構造3にも切欠部を設けることにより大プリズム構造2と小プリズム構造3から発せられる光の性質を可能な限り均質化し、これによりギラツキの発生を抑えている。   Since the top of the small prism structure 3 is not normally in contact with the unevenness of the opposing optical element, it is conventionally not necessary to provide a notch, and it is better not to have a notch to keep the front brightness high. (See Patent Document 2). However, when the notch is not provided, the properties of the light emitted from the large prism structure and the small prism structure are different, and glare due to the small prism structure is not reduced, and the image quality deteriorates. Therefore, in the present invention, the small prism structure 3 is also provided with a notch so that the properties of the light emitted from the large prism structure 2 and the small prism structure 3 are made as uniform as possible, thereby suppressing the occurrence of glare.

小プリズム構造における切欠幅(CS)は、大プリズム構造における切欠幅(CL)や大小プリズム構造2、3の大きさの比にもよるが、少なくとも3μmであることが必要である。3μm未満であると、大プリズム構造からの出射光と小プリズム構造3からの出射光の性質が異なり、ギラツキが生じる恐れがある。上限は特に限定されないが、大プリズム構造と同様、適切な正面輝度を得る点から、通常、切欠幅(CS)は小プリズム構造2の底面幅(WS)の40%以下、好ましくは35%以下とされる。
なお、ギラツキを最も小さくするには大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造を相似形にし、切欠幅(CS)を大きくすればよく、具体的には頂角(本発明においては頂部が切り欠かれているため、正確には“プリズム構造における2つの斜面がなす角度”というべきであるが、便宜上“頂角”と称する)が等しく、底面幅と切欠幅の比が等しい(即ち、CL/WL=CS/WS)ように大小プリズム構造を設計するのが最適であるが、頂角や底面幅と切欠幅の比の誤差が5%以内の略相似形であれば、ギラツキによる画質の悪化は許容範囲内に納まる。
The notch width (CS) in the small prism structure needs to be at least 3 μm, although it depends on the notch width (CL) in the large prism structure and the size ratio of the large and small prism structures 2 and 3. If it is less than 3 μm, the properties of the light emitted from the large prism structure and the light emitted from the small prism structure 3 are different, which may cause glare. Although the upper limit is not particularly limited, the cutout width (CS) is usually 40% or less, preferably 35% or less, of the bottom surface width (WS) of the small prism structure 2 from the viewpoint of obtaining an appropriate front luminance similarly to the large prism structure. It is said.
In order to minimize the glare, the large prism structure and the small prism structure should be similar, and the notch width (CS) should be increased. Specifically, the apex angle (in the present invention, the apex is notched). Therefore, it should be called “an angle formed by two inclined surfaces in the prism structure”, but is called “vertical angle” for the sake of convenience, and the ratio of the bottom surface width to the notch width is equal (that is, CL / WL = CS). / WS) is ideally designed, but if the error in the ratio of the apex angle, bottom surface width, and notch width is approximately similar, the image quality deterioration due to glare is acceptable. Fits in.

本発明においては、大プリズム構造2と小プリズム構造3の間に5μm以上、好ましくは5μm以上、より好ましくは10μm以上の高度差(D)が設けられる。高度差の上限は特に限定されないが、好ましくは50μm以下、より好ましくは25μm以下、更に好ましくは20μm以下とされる。この高度差(D)により、プリズム面と対向して配置する他の光学素子に凹凸が存在したり、塵や埃等が付着していたりしても、これらの大きさが高度差(D)よりも小さければ小プリズム構造3とは接触せず傷が付くことはないようにされている。また、例え2以上の大プリズム構造2が傷付いたとしても、大プリズム構造2同士は介在する小プリズム構造3の分だけ距離が離れているので、1本の長い擦り傷のようには見えず、目立たない。   In the present invention, an altitude difference (D) of 5 μm or more, preferably 5 μm or more, more preferably 10 μm or more is provided between the large prism structure 2 and the small prism structure 3. The upper limit of the altitude difference is not particularly limited, but is preferably 50 μm or less, more preferably 25 μm or less, and even more preferably 20 μm or less. Due to this height difference (D), even if other optical elements arranged opposite to the prism surface have irregularities or dust or dirt adheres to them, the magnitude of these height differences (D) If it is smaller than this, it does not come into contact with the small prism structure 3 and is not damaged. Further, even if two or more large prism structures 2 are damaged, the large prism structures 2 are separated from each other by an intervening small prism structure 3 and thus do not look like one long scratch. ,Inconspicuous.

高度差(D)が5μm未満の場合、大プリズム構造2のみならず、小プリズム構造3の頂部も対向する光学素子と接触する場合があるため、高温条件下では部分的密着力が増大し、部分的に密着してまだら模様が生じ、画質が悪化する。
また、高度差(D)が50μmを超えた場合、大小プリズム構造2、3から出射される光の性質が異なり過ぎて、LCD素子と大プリズム構造によるモアレが生じる。
When the altitude difference (D) is less than 5 μm, not only the large prism structure 2 but also the top of the small prism structure 3 may come into contact with the opposing optical element. Mottled patterns occur due to partial contact, and image quality deteriorates.
Further, when the altitude difference (D) exceeds 50 μm, the properties of the light emitted from the large and small prism structures 2 and 3 are too different, and moire occurs due to the LCD element and the large prism structure.

本発明において、大プリズム構造2及び小プリズム構造3の頂角は、三角柱の断面の形状が集光能力を発揮し易い、頂角が60度より120度の範囲の形状を選ぶことができる。好ましくは70度より110度の範囲である。三角形の形状は特に限定されず、等辺、不等辺のいずれでもよいが、拡散シートの法線方向に集光性能を向上させる点で二等辺三角形が好ましく、従って、頂部に相対した底辺に隣接して隣の二等辺三角形を順次配置し、頂部の列が長軸となり互いにほぼ平行になるように配列した構造とするのが好ましい。   In the present invention, the apex angles of the large prism structure 2 and the small prism structure 3 can be selected so that the shape of the cross section of the triangular prism easily exhibits the light collecting ability and the apex angle is in the range of 60 degrees to 120 degrees. Preferably, it is in the range of 70 degrees to 110 degrees. The shape of the triangle is not particularly limited and may be either an equal side or an unequal side, but an isosceles triangle is preferable in terms of improving the light collecting performance in the normal direction of the diffusion sheet, and is therefore adjacent to the base opposite to the top. It is preferable that the adjacent isosceles triangles are sequentially arranged and arranged such that the top row is a major axis and is substantially parallel to each other.

大プリズム構造2の大きさは、通常、底面幅(WL)が30〜400μmとなる程度とされる。30μmよりも小さいと小プリズム構造3をこれよりさらに小さくする必要が生じるが、現状の技術では小さすぎて加工精度を十分に保つことができず、所定の光学性能を発揮することが困難である。400μmよりも大きいと、肉眼でプリズムが見えてしまい、均一な光学性能を得ることが困難になる。小プリズム構造3の大きさについては、その高さ(HS)が大プリズム構造2の高さ(HL)よりも5μm〜50μm低くなるように設定すればよい。通常、10〜200μm程度が好ましい。   The size of the large prism structure 2 is usually such that the bottom surface width (WL) is 30 to 400 μm. If the size is smaller than 30 μm, it is necessary to make the small prism structure 3 smaller than this, but the current technology is too small to maintain sufficient processing accuracy, and it is difficult to exhibit predetermined optical performance. . If it is larger than 400 μm, the prism can be seen with the naked eye, and it becomes difficult to obtain uniform optical performance. The size of the small prism structure 3 may be set such that its height (HS) is 5 μm to 50 μm lower than the height (HL) of the large prism structure 2. Usually, about 10-200 micrometers is preferable.

本発明において、大プリズム構造2及び小プリズム構造3が設けられていない面(以下、裏面ということがある)の構造については特に限定されず、単なる平坦面としてもよいが、突起を設けることにより、裏面の耐擦傷性を高め、又はバックライトの光を拡散して均一な光が得られるようにすることも出来る。   In the present invention, the structure of the surface on which the large prism structure 2 and the small prism structure 3 are not provided (hereinafter sometimes referred to as the back surface) is not particularly limited, and may be a simple flat surface. Further, the scratch resistance on the back surface can be increased, or the light from the backlight can be diffused to obtain uniform light.

突起は略同一高さのものを規則的に又は不規則的(ランダム)に設けて、例えば、拡散板に該プリズムシートを接着する際に該プリズムシートが裏面全体でなく該突起を介して部分的に接着されるようにすればよく、このようにすれば、拡散板の拡散機能が妨げられないため、結果的に正面輝度が上昇する。突起の配列を格子状や直線状など規則的な配列にすると、表面のプリズム構造と干渉して干渉縞等が生じる場合があるので、このような現象が起きないように配慮する必要があるが、突起の配列をランダムにすれば、このような干渉縞等が発生しないので、面光源としての品位が向上するので好ましい。
但し、突起の配置は、突起間の距離が短くなり過ぎないように調整するほうが好ましい。突起の間隔が10μmより小さくなると、これらの突起が恰も1個の大きな突起であるかのように視認され、肉眼で見えてしまう可能性がある。適当な間隔は、耐擦傷性プリズムシートの全面積に対する前記突起の設置面積の比等によっても異なるが、例えば突起の設置面積が耐擦傷性プリズムシート全面積の4%程度の場合で、170〜800μm程度のピッチである。
Protrusions having substantially the same height are provided regularly or irregularly (randomly). For example, when the prism sheet is bonded to the diffuser plate, the prism sheet is not part of the entire back surface but the part through the protrusion. In this case, since the diffusion function of the diffusion plate is not hindered, the front luminance increases as a result. If the protrusions are arranged in a regular pattern such as a grid or a straight line, interference fringes may occur due to interference with the prism structure on the surface. If the arrangement of the protrusions is made random, such interference fringes and the like are not generated, which is preferable because the quality as a surface light source is improved.
However, the arrangement of the protrusions is preferably adjusted so that the distance between the protrusions does not become too short. When the distance between the protrusions is smaller than 10 μm, these protrusions are visually recognized as if they were one large protrusion, and may be visible to the naked eye. The appropriate interval varies depending on the ratio of the installation area of the protrusions to the total area of the scratch-resistant prism sheet, and the like. For example, when the installation area of the protrusions is about 4% of the total area of the scratch-resistant prism sheet, The pitch is about 800 μm.

耐擦傷性プリズムシートの全面積に対する前記突起の設置面積の比は0.003〜0.2が好ましい。この比が0.003未満であると耐擦傷性が十分でなく、0.2を超えると正面輝度が低下する傾向がある。
尚、突起の設置面積とは、突起が耐擦傷性プリズムシートに設置している面積の総和をいう。
The ratio of the installation area of the protrusions to the total area of the scratch-resistant prism sheet is preferably 0.003 to 0.2. When this ratio is less than 0.003, the scratch resistance is not sufficient, and when it exceeds 0.2, the front luminance tends to decrease.
In addition, the installation area of protrusions means the sum total of the areas where protrusions are installed on the scratch-resistant prism sheet.

耐擦傷性プリズムシートの材質は透明材料である限り特に限定されず、通常の光学用の透明樹脂を使用することができる。本発明で使用できる光学用の透明樹脂としては、アクリル樹脂、ポリカーボネート、ポリスチレン、ポリ塩化ビニル、ポリプロピレン、ポリメチルペンテン等のポリオレフィン、環状ポリオレフィン、ポリエチレンテレフタレート、ポリブチレンテレフタレート、ポリエチレンナフタレート等のポリエステル系樹脂、ポリアミド系樹脂、ポリアリレート、ポリイミド等の熱可塑性樹脂や、アクリル系樹脂等の電離性放射線等により硬化する硬化性樹脂が例示できる。
また、上記の透明樹脂に拡散材を配合して、拡散シートとしての機能を付与することもできる。使用できる拡散剤としては、ケイ酸アルミニウム、ケイ酸カルシウム、シリカ、アルミナ、炭酸カルシウム等の無機粒子や、架橋ポリアクリレート、架橋MS樹脂(MMAとスチレンの共重合体)、シリコン樹脂等の有機粒子が例示できる。
適当な配合割合は、透明樹脂の種類や拡散材の種類によって異なるため一概には言えないが、例えば、透明樹脂としてポリカーボネートを用い、粒径10μmのMMAを拡散材として使用する場合には、透明樹脂100重量部に対し0.1〜10重量部が適当である。0.1重量部より少ないと明暗差を十分に消すことができないなど拡散シートとしての機能は期待できず、一方、10重量部より多いと全光線透過率が低下し集光効果が不十分となる。
The material of the scratch-resistant prism sheet is not particularly limited as long as it is a transparent material, and a normal optical transparent resin can be used. Examples of the optically transparent resin that can be used in the present invention include acrylic resins, polycarbonate, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polymethylpentene and other polyolefins, cyclic polyolefin, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, and polyethylene naphthalate. Examples thereof include thermoplastic resins such as resins, polyamide resins, polyarylate, and polyimide, and curable resins that are cured by ionizing radiation such as acrylic resins.
Moreover, the function as a diffusion sheet can also be provided by mix | blending a diffusion material with said transparent resin. Examples of diffusing agents that can be used include inorganic particles such as aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, silica, alumina, calcium carbonate, and organic particles such as crosslinked polyacrylate, crosslinked MS resin (MMA and styrene copolymer), and silicon resin. Can be illustrated.
The appropriate blending ratio varies depending on the type of transparent resin and the type of diffusing material, but cannot be generally stated. For example, when polycarbonate is used as the transparent resin and MMA having a particle size of 10 μm is used as the diffusing material, it is transparent. 0.1 to 10 parts by weight is appropriate for 100 parts by weight of the resin. If the amount is less than 0.1 part by weight, the function as a diffusion sheet cannot be expected, such as the difference in brightness cannot be sufficiently erased. On the other hand, if the amount exceeds 10 parts by weight, the total light transmittance decreases and the light collecting effect is insufficient. Become.

耐擦傷性プリズムシートのプリズム面に大プリズム構造2及び小プリズム構造3を形成し、必要に応じ裏面に突起を形成する方法は、熱可塑性樹脂を用いる方法と硬化性樹脂を用いる方法がある。熱可塑性樹脂の場合には通常の形成方法が可能で、所望の金型内へ射出成形するか、シート状材料を金型により圧縮成形する方法が可能である。   As a method of forming the large prism structure 2 and the small prism structure 3 on the prism surface of the scratch-resistant prism sheet and forming the protrusions on the back surface as necessary, there are a method using a thermoplastic resin and a method using a curable resin. In the case of a thermoplastic resin, a normal forming method is possible, and a method of injection molding into a desired mold, or a method of compression-molding a sheet-like material with a mold is possible.

押出成形による場合は、例えば、予め離型シートにプリズム形状が刻設された賦型シートを用い、この賦型シートをシート状に押し出された材料に加熱下で押圧してプリズム形状を転写する方法、又は、材料の溶融押出時にプリズム形状が刻設された金型ロールで押圧してプリズム形状を転写する方法等が例示できる。そして、裏面にも突起を設けるような場合には、例えば、一方の面は賦型シートにより、他方の面は金型ロールによって、両面同時に成形することも出来る。   In the case of extrusion molding, for example, a molding sheet in which a prism shape is preliminarily engraved on a release sheet is used, and the prism shape is transferred by pressing the molding sheet to a material extruded into a sheet shape under heating. Examples of the method include a method of transferring the prism shape by pressing with a die roll in which the prism shape is engraved during melt extrusion of the material. And when providing a protrusion also in a back surface, both surfaces can also be simultaneously shape | molded, for example with one side by a shaping | molding sheet and the other surface with a metal mold | die roll.

但し、金属ロール又は賦型シートと冷却ロールの間で、シート状に押し出された溶融透明樹脂を押圧して耐擦傷性プリズムシートを製造する場合には、大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造の高度差(D)を5μm以上50μm以下とするが、好ましくは25μm以下とする。
即ち、一般に、刻設されたプリズムが大きい場合には、金型の奥まで十分樹脂を押し込むために強い挟圧が必要である一方、刻設されたプリズムが小さい場合に強い挟圧をかけると反発力が生じて金属ロールや冷却ロールが撓んでしまうが、本発明の場合、大プリズム構造2と小プリズム構造3が混在しているため、高度差(D)が25μmより大きい場合には、大プリズム構造2の雌型に十分樹脂を押し込むのために強い挟圧をかけると、この挟圧は小プリズム構造3の雌型には強すぎて反発力が生じるので、金属ロールや冷却ロールが撓んでしまい、プリズムシートの中央部と端部で厚さが異なってしまう傾向がある。
However, when manufacturing a scratch-resistant prism sheet by pressing the molten transparent resin extruded into a sheet shape between a metal roll or a shaping sheet and a cooling roll, there is a high degree of difference between the large prism structure and the small prism structure. (D) is 5 μm or more and 50 μm or less, preferably 25 μm or less.
That is, in general, when the engraved prism is large, a strong clamping pressure is necessary to push the resin sufficiently into the mold, while when the engraved prism is small, a strong clamping pressure is applied. The repulsive force is generated and the metal roll and the cooling roll are bent. In the case of the present invention, since the large prism structure 2 and the small prism structure 3 are mixed, when the altitude difference (D) is larger than 25 μm, If a strong clamping pressure is applied to sufficiently push the resin into the female mold of the large prism structure 2, this clamping pressure is too strong for the female mold of the small prism structure 3 to generate a repulsive force. There is a tendency for the thickness to be different between the central portion and the end portion of the prism sheet.

なお、賦型シート又は冷却ロールに刻設されるプリズム形状としては、谷の部分(転写後に頂部となる部分)が曲面状又は水平面状に切り欠かれた形状のものを用いることができ、これにより樹脂を通常の圧力で押圧すれば、転写されたプリズムの形状も必然的に頂部が切り欠かれた形状となる。   In addition, as a prism shape engraved on the shaping sheet or the cooling roll, a shape in which a trough portion (a portion that becomes a top portion after transfer) is cut into a curved surface or a horizontal surface can be used. If the resin is pressed by normal pressure, the shape of the transferred prism will inevitably be cut off at the top.

硬化性樹脂にあっては、電離性放射線による場合は紫外線硬化樹脂を使用するのが通常である。一般的には透明な支持体上に硬化性樹脂を塗布後、型内で紫外線を照射して成形される。   In the case of a curable resin, an ultraviolet curable resin is usually used in the case of ionizing radiation. In general, after applying a curable resin on a transparent support, it is molded by irradiating ultraviolet rays in a mold.

本発明の耐擦傷性プリズムシートの厚さは任意であるが、液晶テレビの組立て作業時の取扱い性の点からは、通常50μmより500μmが好ましく、連続生産上からは100μmより400μmが好ましい。   The thickness of the scratch-resistant prism sheet of the present invention is arbitrary, but from the viewpoint of handling at the time of assembling the liquid crystal television, it is usually preferably from 50 μm to 500 μm, and from the viewpoint of continuous production, preferably from 100 μm to 400 μm.

以下、本発明の実施例を挙げて具体的に説明するが、本発明はこれらの実施例のみに限定されるものではない。   EXAMPLES Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described with reference to examples, but the present invention is not limited to these examples.

(押出成型による実施例)
(使用する樹脂の調整)
ポリカーボネートの透明樹脂「パンライト(登録商標)L−1225Y」(帝人化成株式会社製)100重量部に対し、拡散剤として直径10μm程度の架橋MS樹脂粒子を1重量部配合して樹脂Aとした。また、拡散材を配合しないものを樹脂Bとした。なお、これらの樹脂で厚さ240μmの平坦なシートを作成し、これらのシートについてJIS K7136に規定される方法でヘイズを測定したところ、樹脂Aで作成したシートは62%、樹脂Bでは5%であった。
(Example by extrusion molding)
(Adjustment of resin used)
Resin A was prepared by adding 1 part by weight of a crosslinked MS resin particle having a diameter of about 10 μm as a diffusing agent to 100 parts by weight of a transparent polycarbonate resin “Panlite (registered trademark) L-1225Y” (manufactured by Teijin Chemicals Ltd.). . In addition, the resin B was not blended with a diffusing material. In addition, when a flat sheet having a thickness of 240 μm was made with these resins and haze was measured for these sheets by the method defined in JIS K7136, the sheet made with resin A was 62%, and resin B was 5%. Met.

(耐擦傷性プリズムシートの製造)
実施例1
樹脂Aを溶融押出の樹脂温度295℃でダイスよりシート状に押し出し、押出されたシート状溶融樹脂を、大プリズム形状及び小プリズム形状が予め離型性シートに型付けされた賦型シートと、表面が平坦な冷却ロールとの間に挟圧する方法で耐擦傷性プリズムシートを製造した。
上記離型性シートに刻まれたプリズム形状は、断面形状が頂角90度で底辺との角が45度の二等辺三角形であり、底面幅(WL)75μmの大プリズム構造2が1本と、底面幅(WS)60μmの小プリズム構造3が2本とが、ピッチ(P)195μm(=75×1+60×2)で配列されているプリズムシートを作成するためのものである。なお、大プリズム構造の切欠幅(CL)は5μmであり、小プリズム構造の切欠幅(CS)は3μmである。
上記の大プリズム構造の底面幅(WL)、切欠幅(CL)、高さ(HL)、小プリズム構造の底面幅(WS)、切欠幅(CS)、高さ(HS)、大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造との高度差(D)、大プリズム構造のピッチ(P)を表1に記載した。
得られたシートからプリズム構造を除いた部分の厚みは240μmであった。得られた耐擦傷性プリズムシートについて高温試験及び光学特性試験を後述の方法で行い、耐擦傷性プリズムシートを評価した。評価結果を表1に示す。
(Manufacture of scratch-resistant prism sheet)
Example 1
Resin A is extruded into a sheet form from a die at a resin temperature of melt extrusion of 295 ° C., and the extruded sheet-shaped molten resin is molded into a release sheet in which a large prism shape and a small prism shape are pre-molded, and a surface A scratch-resistant prism sheet was produced by a method of sandwiching between a flat cooling roll.
The prism shape engraved on the releasable sheet is an isosceles triangle whose cross-sectional shape is 90 degrees in apex angle and 45 degrees in angle with the base, and has one large prism structure 2 with a bottom width (WL) of 75 μm. The prism sheet is made of two small prism structures 3 having a bottom width (WS) of 60 μm and arranged at a pitch (P) of 195 μm (= 75 × 1 + 60 × 2). The notch width (CL) of the large prism structure is 5 μm, and the notch width (CS) of the small prism structure is 3 μm.
The bottom width (WL), notch width (CL), height (HL) of the above large prism structure, the bottom width (WS), notch width (CS), height (HS), large prism structure of the small prism structure Table 1 shows the height difference (D) from the small prism structure and the pitch (P) of the large prism structure.
The thickness of the portion excluding the prism structure from the obtained sheet was 240 μm. The obtained scratch-resistant prism sheet was subjected to a high-temperature test and an optical property test by the methods described later to evaluate the scratch-resistant prism sheet. The evaluation results are shown in Table 1.

実施例2
樹脂Bを用いた他は、上記実施例1と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Example 2
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the resin B was used. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

実施例3
大プリズム構造の底面幅(WL)を100μmとし、小プリズム構造の底面幅(WS)を50μmとした他は、上記実施例1と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Example 3
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the bottom surface width (WL) of the large prism structure was 100 μm and the bottom surface width (WS) of the small prism structure was 50 μm. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

実施例4
樹脂Bを用いた他は、上記実施例3と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Example 4
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Example 3 except that resin B was used. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

比較例1
小プリズム構造を設けず、大プリズム構造の底面幅(WL)を100μmとし、切欠幅(CL)を5.5μmとした他は、上記実施例1と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Comparative Example 1
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the small prism structure was not provided, the bottom width (WL) of the large prism structure was 100 μm, and the notch width (CL) was 5.5 μm. . Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

比較例2
切欠幅(CL)を2.0μmとした他は、上記比較例1と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Comparative Example 2
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as Comparative Example 1 except that the notch width (CL) was 2.0 μm. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

比較例3
小プリズム構造の切欠幅(CS)を1.7μmとした他は、上記実施例1と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Comparative Example 3
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the notch width (CS) of the small prism structure was 1.7 μm. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

比較例4
樹脂Bを用いた他は、上記比較例3と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Comparative Example 4
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Comparative Example 3 except that Resin B was used. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

比較例5
大プリズム構造の切欠幅(CL)を10μmとし、小プリズム構造の切欠幅(CS)を1.6μmとした他は、上記実施例1と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Comparative Example 5
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the notch width (CL) of the large prism structure was 10 μm and the notch width (CS) of the small prism structure was 1.6 μm. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

比較例6
樹脂Bを用いた他は、上記比較例5と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Comparative Example 6
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Comparative Example 5 except that the resin B was used. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

比較例7
大プリズム構造の底面幅(WL)を120μmとし、小プリズム構造の底面幅(WS)を50μmとした他は、上記比較例5と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Comparative Example 7
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Comparative Example 5 except that the bottom surface width (WL) of the large prism structure was 120 μm and the bottom surface width (WS) of the small prism structure was 50 μm. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

比較例8
樹脂Bを用いた他は、上記比較例7と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Comparative Example 8
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Comparative Example 7 except that resin B was used. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

(紫外線硬化樹脂を用いた実施例)
実施例5
紫外線硬化樹脂としてウレタンアクリレート(NKオリゴUA−32P、新中村化学工業(株)製)64重量部、ジペンタエリスリトールヘキサアクリレート(NKエステルA−DPH、新中村化学工業(株)製)16重量部、反応性希釈剤としてアクリレートモノマー(NKエステルA−DPH、新中村化学工業(株)製)20重量部、紫外線硬化触媒として2、4、6、−トリメチルベンゾイル−ジフェニル−フォスフィンオキサイド(DAROCURTPO、チバ・スペシャルティ・ケミカルズ(株)製)3重量部を配合した。
(Example using UV curable resin)
Example 5
As UV curable resin, urethane acrylate (NK Oligo UA-32P, manufactured by Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd.) 64 parts by weight, dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate (NK ester A-DPH, manufactured by Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd.) 16 parts by weight 20 parts by weight of an acrylate monomer (NK ester A-DPH, manufactured by Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd.) as a reactive diluent, and 2,4,6, -trimethylbenzoyl-diphenyl-phosphine oxide (DAROCURPO, 3 parts by weight of Ciba Specialty Chemicals Co., Ltd. was blended.

この紫外線硬化性樹脂組成物を、厚さ100μmのポリエステル製基材(東レ社製)上に厚さ100μmになる様に塗布し、この塗布面に微細プリズム形状の付いた金属ロールを押し当てながら、基材側から315〜400nmの紫外線を含む光線(光強度:約1100mJ/cm2 )を2.0秒照射して紫外線硬化性樹脂組成物を重合・硬化させた。
上記金属ロールに刻まれたプリズム形状は、断面形状が頂角90度で底辺との角が45度の二等辺三角形であり、底面幅(WL)150μmの大プリズム構造2が1本と、底面幅(WS)50μmの小プリズム構造3が2本とが、ピッチ(P)250μm(=150×1+50×2)で配列されているプリズムシートを作成するためのものである。なお、大プリズム構造の切欠幅(CL)は8μmであり、小プリズム構造の切欠幅(CS)は4μmである。
上記の大プリズム構造の切欠幅(CL)、大プリズム構造の高さ(HL)、大プリズム構造の底面幅(WL)、大プリズム構造のピッチ(P)、小プリズム構造の切欠幅(CS)、小プリズム構造の高さ(HS)、小プリズム構造の底面幅(WS)、大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造との高度差(D)を表1に記載した。
The UV curable resin composition is applied on a 100 μm thick polyester substrate (Toray Industries, Inc.) so as to have a thickness of 100 μm, and a metal roll with a fine prism shape is pressed against the coated surface. The ultraviolet curable resin composition was polymerized and cured by irradiating with light rays containing 315 to 400 nm of ultraviolet light (light intensity: about 1100 mJ / cm 2 ) from the substrate side for 2.0 seconds.
The prism shape engraved in the metal roll is an isosceles triangle having a cross-sectional shape of an apex angle of 90 degrees and an angle with the base of 45 degrees, one large prism structure 2 having a bottom surface width (WL) of 150 μm, and a bottom surface This is for producing a prism sheet in which two small prism structures 3 having a width (WS) of 50 μm are arranged at a pitch (P) of 250 μm (= 150 × 1 + 50 × 2). The notch width (CL) of the large prism structure is 8 μm, and the notch width (CS) of the small prism structure is 4 μm.
Notch width (CL) of the large prism structure, height of the large prism structure (HL), bottom width of the large prism structure (WL), pitch of the large prism structure (P), notch width of the small prism structure (CS) Table 1 shows the height (HS) of the small prism structure, the bottom width (WS) of the small prism structure, and the height difference (D) between the large prism structure and the small prism structure.

実施例6
大プリズム構造の底面幅(WL)を120μmとした他は、上記実施例5と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Example 6
A scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared in the same manner as in Example 5 except that the bottom width (WL) of the large prism structure was 120 μm. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

比較例9
大プリズム構造の切欠幅(CL)を10μmとし、小プリズム構造の底面幅(WS)を40μmとし、小プリズム構造の切欠幅(CS)を1.0μmとした他は、上記実施例5と同様にして耐擦傷性プリズムシートを作成した。高温試験及び光学特性試験の評価結果を表1に示す。
Comparative Example 9
Example 5 is the same as Example 5 except that the notch width (CL) of the large prism structure is 10 μm, the bottom surface width (WS) of the small prism structure is 40 μm, and the notch width (CS) of the small prism structure is 1.0 μm. Thus, a scratch-resistant prism sheet was prepared. Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the high temperature test and the optical property test.

(高温試験)
ガラス基板の上にSKC社製拡散シートCH28を設置し、その上に上記の実施例、比較例に係るレンズシートをプリズム構造が上になるように乗せ、更にその上にスリーエム社製レンズフィルムBEFIIを置いて積層体を作成した。この積層体を85℃の恒温槽内に入れて48時間放置し、その後恒温槽から取り出し、上記実施例及び比較例のレンズシートとスリーエム社製レンズフィルムBEFIIの粘着の度合いを評価した。
密着の度合いは以下の基準により行った。
○:粘着現象が見られない。
△:軽微な粘着現象が見られる。
×:強い密着現象が見られる。
(High temperature test)
A diffusion sheet CH28 manufactured by SKC Co. is installed on a glass substrate, and the lens sheets according to the above-described Examples and Comparative Examples are placed thereon so that the prism structure is on top, and further on the lens film BEFII manufactured by 3M Co. A laminate was created by placing This laminate was placed in a thermostat at 85 ° C. and allowed to stand for 48 hours, and then removed from the thermostat, and the degree of adhesion between the lens sheets of the above Examples and Comparative Examples and the lens film BEFII manufactured by 3M was evaluated.
The degree of adhesion was determined according to the following criteria.
○: Adhesion phenomenon is not observed.
Δ: A slight adhesion phenomenon is observed.
X: A strong adhesion phenomenon is observed.

(光学特性の評価)
バックライトの構成:
線状の陰極線管16本を横方向に等間隔に列設した縦400mm×横705mmの32インチテレビ用のバックライトを点灯し、このバックライトキャビティ内の線状光源の下に光反射板を配置した。
一方、厚さ2mmの光拡散板「オプトマックス(登録商標)」(住友ベークライト株式会社製)の上に実施例及び比較例で得られた耐擦傷性プリズムシートを前記のバックライトの上に、プリズム面が出射面側となり、大小プリズム構造2、3の長軸方向が陰極線管の長軸方向と一致するように設置した。
(Evaluation of optical properties)
Backlight configuration:
A backlight for a 32-inch television having a length of 400 mm and a width of 705 mm, in which 16 linear cathode ray tubes are arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction, is lit, and a light reflector is placed under the linear light source in the backlight cavity. Arranged.
On the other hand, the scratch-resistant prism sheet obtained in Examples and Comparative Examples on the light diffusion plate “Optomax (registered trademark)” (manufactured by Sumitomo Bakelite Co., Ltd.) having a thickness of 2 mm on the backlight. The prism surface was placed on the exit surface side, and the large and small prism structures 2 and 3 were installed so that the major axis direction coincided with the major axis direction of the cathode ray tube.

ギラツキ:
目視でレンズ列の概略直角方向から低角度(45°以下の角度)で観測し、ギラツキの有無とその程度を観察し、以下の基準で評価した。
○:ギラツキはほとんど見られない。
△:ギラツキの程度は比較的小さい。
×:ギラツキの程度が大きい。
Glare:
Visual observation was performed at a low angle (angle of 45 ° or less) from the direction substantially perpendicular to the lens array, and the presence or absence of glare and the degree thereof were observed, and the following criteria were evaluated.
○: Almost no glare is seen.
Δ: The degree of glare is relatively small.
X: The degree of glare is large.

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実施例7、実施例8
実施例1と同様に賦型シートと冷却ロールとの間に挟圧する方法で耐擦傷性プリズムシートを製造したが、大量生産時と同様に大型の賦型シートと冷却ロールと用い、幅700mmの耐擦傷性プリズムシートを連続的に製造した。この耐擦傷性プリズムシートから、両サイドより150mmの部分又は中央部分を含む200×300mmの試験片を切り出し、この試験片について輝度を測定した。
上記の大プリズム構造の底面幅(WL)、切欠幅(CL)、高さ(HL)、小プリズム構造の底面幅(WS)、切欠幅(CS)、高さ(HS)、大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造との高度差(D)、大プリズム構造のピッチ(P)を表2に記載した。
Example 7 and Example 8
The scratch-resistant prism sheet was manufactured by the method of sandwiching between the shaping sheet and the cooling roll in the same manner as in Example 1, but using a large shaping sheet and a cooling roll as in mass production, the width of 700 mm was used. A scratch-resistant prism sheet was continuously produced. From this scratch-resistant prism sheet, a 200 × 300 mm test piece including a 150 mm portion or a central portion was cut from both sides, and the luminance of this test piece was measured.
The bottom width (WL), notch width (CL), height (HL) of the above large prism structure, the bottom width (WS), notch width (CS), height (HS), large prism structure of the small prism structure Table 2 shows the height difference (D) from the small prism structure and the pitch (P) of the large prism structure.

輝度の測定:
上記のバックライトに前記の試験片を設置し、設置した面の上方500mmの距離に輝度計ミノルタCA−1500(コニカ・ミノルタ株式会社製)を設置し、これにより、測定面積4.8cm2 として、設置した試験片の中心点の輝度を測定した。また、試験片を乗せずに輝度の値を測定し、この値で上記の試験片についての測定値を割った値を輝度率とした。結果を表2に示す。
この結果より、高度差(D)が34.0μmと大きな実施例7では大きな圧力を掛ける必要があり、端部で冷却ロールが撓んでしまうためプリズムの雌型に樹脂が十分に充填できず、輝度が若干低くなっていることが分かる。これに対し、高度差(D)が24.0μmと小さな実施例8では比較的小さな圧力で十分であり、冷却ロールが撓まず、端部と中央部で輝度が変化していない。
Luminance measurement:
The test piece is installed on the backlight, and a luminance meter Minolta CA-1500 (manufactured by Konica Minolta Co., Ltd.) is installed at a distance of 500 mm above the installed surface, whereby the measurement area is 4.8 cm 2. The brightness of the center point of the installed test piece was measured. Further, the luminance value was measured without placing the test piece, and the value obtained by dividing the measured value of the test piece by this value was defined as the luminance rate. The results are shown in Table 2.
From this result, it is necessary to apply a large pressure in Example 7 where the altitude difference (D) is as large as 34.0 μm, and since the cooling roll bends at the end portion, the female mold of the prism cannot be sufficiently filled with the resin, It can be seen that the luminance is slightly lower. On the other hand, in Example 8, where the altitude difference (D) is as small as 24.0 μm, a relatively small pressure is sufficient, the cooling roll does not bend, and the luminance does not change between the end portion and the central portion.

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叙上のとおり、本発明の耐擦傷性プリズムシートは、少なくとも一方の面に、実質的に三角柱の大プリズム構造とこれよりも低い小プリズム構造がほぼ平行に多数配列されたプリズムシートであって、大プリズム構造及び小プリズム構造は、その頂部がその突出方向に湾曲した曲面状又は略水平面状に切り欠かれた形状とされていることにより、傷が付きにくく、また仮に傷が付いたとしてもこれが目立たないばかりでなく、高温条件下でも他の光学素子と粘着せず、ギラツキも少ないので、液晶表示装置用のプリズムシートとして有用である。   As described above, the scratch-resistant prism sheet of the present invention is a prism sheet in which a large number of substantially prismatic large prism structures and lower small prism structures are arranged substantially in parallel on at least one surface. The large prism structure and the small prism structure are not easily damaged by the curved top or curved substantially curved in the protruding direction. This is not only inconspicuous, but also does not stick to other optical elements even under high temperature conditions and has little glare, so that it is useful as a prism sheet for liquid crystal display devices.

本発明の耐擦傷性プリズムシートを示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the abrasion-resistant prism sheet of this invention. 別の耐擦傷性プリズムシートを示す概略説明図である。It is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows another scratch-resistant prism sheet.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

1 耐擦傷性プリズムシート
2 大プリズム構造
3 小プリズム構造
WL 大プリズム構造の底面幅
WS 小プリズム構造の底面幅
CL 大プリズム構造の切欠幅
CS 小プリズム構造の切欠幅
HL 大プリズム構造の高さ
HS 小プリズム構造の高さ
D 大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造の高度差
1 Scratch resistant prism sheet 2 Large prism structure 3 Small prism structure WL Bottom width of large prism structure WS Bottom width of small prism structure CL Notch width of large prism structure CS Notch width of small prism structure HL Height of large prism structure HS Height of small prism structure D Altitude difference between large prism structure and small prism structure

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少なくとも一方の面に、実質的に三角柱の大プリズム構造とこれよりも低い小プリズム構造がほぼ平行に多数配列されたプリズムシートであって、
当該プリズムシートに配列されている大プリズム構造及び小プリズム構造の全ては、その頂部がその突出方向に湾曲した曲面状又は略水平面状に切り欠かれた形状とされ、
大プリズム構造の切欠幅(CL)は5μm以上、小プリズム構造の切欠幅(CS)は3μm以上であり、
大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造の高度差(D)は5μm以上であることを特徴とする耐擦傷性プリズムシート。
A prism sheet in which a large number of substantially prismatic large prism structures and lower small prism structures are arranged substantially in parallel on at least one surface,
All of the large prism structure and the small prism structure arranged in the prism sheet have a shape in which the top portion is notched in a curved surface shape or a substantially horizontal surface shape curved in the protruding direction,
The notch width (CL) of the large prism structure is 5 μm or more, and the notch width (CS) of the small prism structure is 3 μm or more.
A scratch-resistant prism sheet, wherein the height difference (D) between the large prism structure and the small prism structure is 5 μm or more.
大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造高度差(D)が50μm以下であることを特徴とする請求項1に記載の耐擦傷性プリズムシート。 The scratch-resistant prism sheet according to claim 1, wherein a difference in height (D) between the large prism structure and the small prism structure is 50 µm or less. 大プリズム構造と小プリズム構造の形状が略相似形であることを特徴とする請求項1又は請求項2に記載の耐擦傷性プリズムシート。   The scratch-resistant prism sheet according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the large prism structure and the small prism structure are substantially similar in shape. 請求項1乃至請求項3のいずれかに記載の耐擦傷性プリズムシートを製造する方法であって、冷却ロールと、大プリズム構造及び小プリズム構造の高度差(D)が5μm以上になるよう雌型が刻設された金属ロール又は賦型シートの間で、シート状に押し出された溶融透明樹脂を押圧することを特徴とする耐擦傷性プリズムシートの製造方法。   A method for producing the scratch-resistant prism sheet according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the height difference (D) between the cooling roll and the large prism structure and the small prism structure is 5 µm or more. A method for producing a scratch-resistant prism sheet, comprising pressing a molten transparent resin extruded in a sheet shape between a metal roll or a shaping sheet having a mold engraved therein. 大プリズム構造及び小プリズム構造の高度差(D)が5μm以上25μm以下であることを特徴とする請求項4に記載の耐擦傷性プリズムシートの製造方法。   The method for producing a scratch-resistant prism sheet according to claim 4, wherein the height difference (D) between the large prism structure and the small prism structure is 5 µm or more and 25 µm or less.
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