JPH11300261A - Apparatus for cleaning die for coating, method for coating using the same, and apparatus of and method for preparing color filter - Google Patents

Apparatus for cleaning die for coating, method for coating using the same, and apparatus of and method for preparing color filter

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Publication number
JPH11300261A
JPH11300261A JP11240098A JP11240098A JPH11300261A JP H11300261 A JPH11300261 A JP H11300261A JP 11240098 A JP11240098 A JP 11240098A JP 11240098 A JP11240098 A JP 11240098A JP H11300261 A JPH11300261 A JP H11300261A
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coating
die
discharge port
cleaning tool
cleaning
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Inventor
Kiyoshi Minoura
潔 箕浦
Yoshiyuki Kitamura
義之 北村
Osamu Wada
修 和田
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Toray Industries Inc
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05BSPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • B05B15/50Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter
    • B05B15/52Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter for removal of clogging particles

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  • Optical Filters (AREA)

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To always hold a cleaning tool under clean condition and to prevent longitudinal lines, etc., from being generated by providing a cleaning tool for removing a coating liq. stuck on the outlet of a die for coating accompanied by movement and providing a washing means for washing this cleaning tool. SOLUTION: In a die coater, when a coating liq. is applied, a base is held on a table by vacuum suction and the coating liq. is fed to a die 1 by means of a liq. feeding device such as a pump. A die cleaning apparatus equipped on the die coater like this is constituted of a cleaning unit 100 which brings a cleaning tool 110 fitted on the apex part into slide-contact with the surroundings of an outlet 2 of the die 1 to scrape excess coating liq., a liq. discharging unit 200 for discharging and recovering unnecessary liq. and a washing unit 300 for washing the cleaning tool 110 with a solvent. In addition, the washing unit 300 always holds the cleaning tool 110 clean by spraying the solvent from a solvent tank 331 to the cleaning tool 110 from a nozzle 320 through a pipe 320.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】この発明は、例えば液晶ディ
スプレイ用カラーフィルター、光学フィルター、プリン
ト基板、集積回路、半導体の製造分野に使用されるもの
であり、詳しくはガラス基板などの被塗布部材表面に塗
布液を吐出するダイの吐出口およびその周辺の清掃装置
およびこれを用いた塗布方法、さらにはこれらの装置お
よび方法を使用したカラーフィルター製造装置および製
造方法に関するものである。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is used, for example, in the field of manufacturing color filters for liquid crystal displays, optical filters, printed boards, integrated circuits, and semiconductors. The present invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning a discharge port of a die for discharging a coating liquid and a periphery thereof, a coating method using the same, and a color filter manufacturing apparatus and a manufacturing method using these apparatuses and methods.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】ガラス基板の被塗布部材への塗布方法と
してダイコータ塗布がある。ダイコータは特開平5−2
08154号公報に開示されているとおり、フィルム、
基板等の被塗布部材を移動させながら、ダイの吐出口か
ら塗布液を被塗布部材に吐出し、被塗布部材上に所定の
塗膜面を形成するものである。
2. Description of the Related Art As a method of applying a glass substrate to a member to be applied, there is a die coater application. The die coater is disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-2.
As disclosed in JP 08154, a film,
The coating liquid is discharged from the discharge port of the die onto the member to be coated while moving the member to be coated such as a substrate, and a predetermined coating surface is formed on the member to be coated.

【0003】ガラス基板等の枚葉塗布にこのダイコータ
を使用する場合、外観上良好で、しかも膜厚が均一な塗
膜面を形成するために、常にダイ吐出口周辺を清浄な状
態に保つ必要がある。
When this die coater is used for single-wafer coating of a glass substrate or the like, it is necessary to always keep the area around the die discharge port clean in order to form a coating film having a good appearance and a uniform film thickness. There is.

【0004】上記の問題を解決する手段として、特開平
7−168015号公報等に開示されているように、耐
薬品性のある高分子材料からなる清掃具を吐出口に摺接
させて、吐出口およびその周辺に付着した塗布液を掻き
取る清掃装置および清掃方法が提案されている。
As means for solving the above problem, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 7-168015, a cleaning tool made of a polymer material having chemical resistance is slid in contact with the discharge port to discharge the cleaning tool. A cleaning device and a cleaning method for scraping a coating solution adhered to an outlet and its periphery have been proposed.

【0005】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、上述し
た清掃装置および清掃方法では、清掃具に付着した塗布
液がダイ吐出口と清掃具との摺接開始部に転写されるの
で、多数回清掃を行うと転写された塗布液がしだいに集
積して大きくなり、これが凝固する。そして、この凝固
物が被塗布部材に接触して、塗膜面に縦すじ等の塗布欠
点を発生させることがあった。
However, in the above-described cleaning apparatus and cleaning method, since the coating liquid adhering to the cleaning tool is transferred to the sliding contact between the die discharge port and the cleaning tool, cleaning is performed many times. When this is done, the transferred coating solution gradually accumulates and grows, which solidifies. Then, the solidified product comes into contact with the member to be coated, and may cause coating defects such as vertical stripes on the coating film surface.

【0006】また、ダイ吐出口付近に付着した余分な塗
布液を除去する時、除去したものがすべて落下せず、一
部が清掃具とダイとの接触領域以外に溢れて、ダイに付
着、残存する不都合も発生していた。さらに、清掃回数
を重ねると、この付着、残存した塗布液が蓄積して大き
な固まりとなって凝固し、これが清掃具とダイが密着す
る前に清掃具の端面と接触するので、ダイの吐出口と清
掃部材の清掃面が接触できず、吐出口に拭き残りが発生
し、良好な塗膜面を形成できないという問題があった。
Further, when removing the excess coating liquid adhering to the vicinity of the die discharge port, all of the removed liquid does not fall, but a part of the liquid overflows outside the contact area between the cleaning tool and the die, and adheres to the die. The remaining inconvenience also occurred. Furthermore, if the number of cleanings is increased, the adhered and remaining coating liquid accumulates and solidifies into a large lump, which contacts the end face of the cleaning tool before the cleaning tool and the die come into close contact with each other. And the cleaning surface of the cleaning member cannot come into contact with each other, leaving wiping residue at the discharge port, making it impossible to form a good coating film surface.

【0007】また、従来の清掃具ではダイとの密着性が
悪く、それを補うために清掃具をダイに大きな力で押し
付けるので、摺接を繰り返す過程で摩耗を引き起こし、
削れた摩耗粉が基板上の塗膜面に付着し、製品の欠点不
良率を高めていた。
Also, the conventional cleaning tool has poor adhesion to the die, and the cleaning tool is pressed against the die with a large force in order to compensate for the poor adhesion.
The shaved abrasion powder adhered to the coating film surface on the substrate, increasing the defect defect rate of the product.

【0008】さらにまた、清掃具を吐出口付近に密着さ
せて摺接するためには、清掃具の位置合わせに微妙な調
整を必要とするが、これに長時間要し、生産性の低下を
も引き起こしていた。
Furthermore, in order to bring the cleaning tool into close contact with the discharge port and make sliding contact with it, it is necessary to make fine adjustments in the positioning of the cleaning tool, but this requires a long time and lowers productivity. Was causing.

【0009】本発明は上述の事情に基づいてなされたも
のであり、その目的とするところは常に基板上に欠点不
良のない良好な塗膜面を形成するため、リップ面に拭き
残りも生じさせず、しかも清掃具の微妙な位置合わせを
必要としない塗布用ダイ清掃装置およびこれを用いた塗
布方法並びにカラーフィルター製造装置および製造方法
を提供することにある。
The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to always form a good coating surface free from defects on a substrate, so that a wiping residue is left on the lip surface. An object of the present invention is to provide a coating die cleaning apparatus which does not require fine positioning of a cleaning tool, a coating method using the same, and a color filter manufacturing apparatus and a manufacturing method.

【0010】[0010]

【課題を解決するための手段】上記目的を達成する本発
明の構成は以下のとおりである。すなわち、 (1)塗布液を吐出する塗布用ダイの吐出口に接触さ
せ、かつ該吐出口の長手方向に移動させることによっ
て、該吐出口に付着した塗布液を前記ダイから除去する
清掃具を設けた塗布用ダイ清掃装置において、さらに前
記清掃具を洗浄する洗浄手段を設けたことを特徴とする
塗布用ダイ清掃装置。
The configuration of the present invention that achieves the above object is as follows. That is, (1) a cleaning tool that removes the coating liquid attached to the discharge port from the die by bringing the coating liquid into contact with the discharge port of the coating die that discharges the coating liquid and moving the coating liquid in the longitudinal direction of the discharge port. The coating die cleaning apparatus, further comprising a cleaning unit for cleaning the cleaning tool in the provided coating die cleaning apparatus.

【0011】(2)前記洗浄手段が、前記清掃具に洗浄
用溶剤を吐出するノズルであることを特徴とする前記
(1)記載の塗布用ダイ清掃装置。
(2) The coating die cleaning apparatus according to (1), wherein the cleaning means is a nozzle for discharging a cleaning solvent to the cleaning tool.

【0012】(3)塗布液を吐出する塗布用ダイの吐出
口に接触させ、かつ該吐出口の長手方向に移動させるこ
とによって、該吐出口に付着した塗布液を前記ダイから
除去する清掃具を設けた塗布用ダイ清掃装置において、
前記吐出口から除去した塗布液を吸引排除する吸引ユニ
ットを前記清掃具近傍に配したことを特徴とする塗布用
ダイ清掃装置。
(3) A cleaning tool for removing the coating liquid attached to the discharge port from the die by bringing the coating liquid into contact with the discharge port of the coating die for discharging the coating liquid and moving the coating liquid in the longitudinal direction of the discharge port. In the coating die cleaning device provided with
A coating die cleaning device, wherein a suction unit for suctioning and removing the coating liquid removed from the discharge port is arranged near the cleaning tool.

【0013】(4)塗布液を吐出する塗布用ダイの吐出
口に接触させ、かつ該吐出口の長手方向に移動させるこ
とによって、該吐出口に付着した塗布液を前記ダイから
除去する清掃具を設けた塗布用ダイ清掃装置において、
前記清掃具は前記吐出口の輪郭に沿って線接触する形状
を有すると共に、前記清掃具と前記吐出口間の線接触を
清掃具の移動時に維持するならい機構をさらに有するこ
とを特徴とする塗布用ダイ清掃装置。
(4) A cleaning tool for removing the coating liquid attached to the discharge port from the die by bringing the coating liquid into contact with the discharge port of the coating die for discharging the coating liquid and moving the coating liquid in the longitudinal direction of the discharge port. In the coating die cleaning device provided with
The cleaning tool has a shape that makes line contact along the contour of the discharge port, and further includes a tracing mechanism that maintains line contact between the cleaning tool and the discharge port when the cleaning tool moves. Die cleaning equipment.

【0014】(5)前記ならい機構は、前記吐出口の長
手方向と直交する2方向に自在に直線移動する機構と前
記清掃具の前記吐出口への付勢方向を軸心とした回転機
構からなることを特徴とする前記(4)に記載の塗布用
ダイ清掃装置。
(5) The tracing mechanism is a mechanism that freely moves linearly in two directions perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the discharge port and a rotation mechanism whose axis is the urging direction of the cleaning tool toward the discharge port. The coating die cleaning device according to the above (4), wherein:

【0015】(6)前記(1)〜(5)のいずれかに記
載の塗布用ダイ清掃装置を用いて、カラーフィルターを
製造することを特徴とするカラーフィルターの製造装
置。
(6) A color filter manufacturing apparatus for manufacturing a color filter using the coating die cleaning apparatus according to any one of (1) to (5).

【0016】(7)塗布液を吐出口から吐出する塗布用
ダイを用いて被塗布部材に塗布する前または後で、清掃
具を該ダイの吐出口に接触させながら、該吐出口の長手
方向に移動させることによって、該吐出口に付着した塗
布液を前記ダイから除去する塗布方法において、塗布の
前または後に前記清掃具を溶剤で洗浄することを特徴と
する塗布方法。
(7) Before or after applying the coating liquid to the member to be coated using a coating die for discharging the coating liquid from the discharge port, the cleaning tool is brought into contact with the discharge port of the die while the cleaning tool is in contact with the discharge port in the longitudinal direction. Wherein the cleaning tool is washed with a solvent before or after the application, in a coating method for removing the coating liquid attached to the discharge port from the die by moving the cleaning tool.

【0017】(8)塗布液を先端部にある吐出口から吐
出する塗布用ダイを用いて被塗布部材に塗布する前また
は後で、清掃具を該ダイの吐出口に接触させながら、該
吐出口の長手方向に移動させることによって、該吐出口
に付着した塗布液を前記ダイから除去する塗布方法にお
いて、前記清掃具で塗布液を前記ダイから除去した直後
に、前記吐出口周辺および清掃具に付着した液を吸引排
出することを特徴とする塗布方法。
(8) Before or after applying a coating liquid to a member to be coated using a coating die that discharges the coating liquid from a discharge port at the tip, the cleaning tool is brought into contact with the discharge port of the die while the cleaning tool is in contact with the discharge port. In the coating method, in which the coating liquid attached to the discharge port is removed from the die by moving the coating liquid in the longitudinal direction of the outlet, immediately after the coating liquid is removed from the die with the cleaning tool, the discharge port periphery and the cleaning tool are removed. A coating method comprising sucking and discharging the liquid adhering to the substrate.

【0018】(9)塗布液を先端部にある吐出口から吐
出する塗布用ダイを用いて被塗布部材に塗布する前また
は後で、清掃具を該ダイの吐出口に接触させながら、該
吐出口の長手方向に移動させることによって、該吐出口
に付着した塗布液を前記ダイから除去する塗布方法にお
いて、前記吐出口の輪郭に沿って線接触する清掃部材と
該清掃部材を前記吐出口に接触させるならい機構を用い
て、線接触を維持して、前記吐出口に付着した塗布液を
除去することを特徴とする塗布方法。
(9) Before or after applying a coating liquid to a member to be coated using a coating die which discharges the coating liquid from a discharge port at the tip end, the cleaning tool is brought into contact with the discharge port of the die while the cleaning tool is in contact with the discharge port. In the coating method for removing the coating liquid attached to the discharge port from the die by moving the discharge port in the longitudinal direction, the cleaning member and the cleaning member that are in line contact along the contour of the discharge port are attached to the discharge port. A coating method comprising: removing a coating liquid attached to the discharge port while maintaining a line contact by using a contact mechanism.

【0019】(10)前記(7)〜(9)のいずれかに
記載の塗布方法を用いて、カラーフィルターを製造する
ことを特徴とするカラーフィルターの製造方法。
(10) A method for producing a color filter, comprising producing a color filter using the coating method according to any one of (7) to (9).

【0020】前記(1)、(7)の塗布用ダイ清掃装置
および塗布方法によれば、常に清掃具を清浄な状態に保
つので、清掃具に付着した塗布液がダイの吐出口周辺に
転写されることがなく、吐出口に塗布液が凝固したもの
が蓄積して悪影響を及ぼすことがない。
According to the coating die cleaning apparatus and the coating method of the above (1) and (7), the cleaning tool is always kept in a clean state, so that the coating liquid adhering to the cleaning tool is transferred around the discharge port of the die. It does not occur, and no solidification of the application liquid accumulates in the discharge port, which does not adversely affect.

【0021】前記(3)、(8)の塗布用ダイ清掃装置
および塗布方法によれば、清掃具に付着した塗布液を吸
引して排除するので、清掃具を常に清浄な状態に維持す
ると共に、ダイと清掃具との接触領域以外に液が溢れな
くなり、ダイに液が付着、残存することを防止できる。
According to the coating die cleaning apparatus and the coating method of the above (3) and (8), the coating liquid adhering to the cleaning tool is removed by suction, so that the cleaning tool is always kept clean. In addition, the liquid does not overflow to the area other than the contact area between the die and the cleaning tool, and the liquid can be prevented from adhering and remaining on the die.

【0022】前記(4)、(9)の塗布用ダイ清掃装置
および塗布方法によれば、清掃具がならい機構を有して
いるので、初期の微妙な清掃具位置合わせが不要になる
とともに、清掃具が吐出口に常に線接触で摺接すること
が可能となるので、吐出口に比較的弱い押し付け力で押
圧しても清掃具が吐出口周辺に常に密着して清掃効果を
高めて、さらに清掃具の耐摩耗性も向上できる。
According to the coating die cleaning apparatus and the coating method of the above (4) and (9), since the cleaning tool has a tracing mechanism, the initial fine positioning of the cleaning tool becomes unnecessary, and Since the cleaning tool can always slidably contact the discharge port with a line contact, even if the cleaning tool presses the discharge port with a relatively weak pressing force, the cleaning tool is always in close contact with the vicinity of the discharge port to enhance the cleaning effect. The wear resistance of the cleaning tool can also be improved.

【0023】前記(6)、(10)のカラーフィルター
製造装置および製造方法によれば、本発明の塗布用ダイ
清掃装置および塗布方法を用いてカラーフィルターを製
造するのでので、常に良好な塗膜面を有する高品質な製
品を生産できる。
According to the color filter manufacturing apparatus and the manufacturing method of the above (6) and (10), since the color filter is manufactured using the coating die cleaning apparatus and the coating method of the present invention, a good coating film is always obtained. It can produce high-quality products with surfaces.

【0024】[0024]

【発明の実施の態様】以下、本発明の好ましい形態を図
面に基づいて説明する。図1は本発明の塗布用ダイ清掃
装置10を塗布装置であるダイコータに適用した一例を
示す概略斜視図である。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example in which a coating die cleaning device 10 of the present invention is applied to a die coater as a coating device.

【0025】図1を見ると、ダイコータ8はダイ1とダ
イ1を塗布の前または後で清掃する塗布用ダイ清掃装置
10と基台4とテーブル5および支柱7から構成され
る。ここで、ダイ1は昇降できるように支柱7に図示し
ない昇降運動機構を介して取り付けられている。また、
テーブル5はダイ1の下部を矢印5A、5Bの方向に直
進運動できるように、図示しない往復運動機構を介して
基台4に取り付けられる。なお、塗布時には、基板6は
テーブル5に真空吸着により保持され、塗布液が図示し
ないポンプ等の送液装置によってダイ1に供給される。
Referring to FIG. 1, the die coater 8 includes a die 1, a coating die cleaning device 10 for cleaning the die 1 before or after coating, a base 4, a table 5, and a column 7. Here, the die 1 is attached to the column 7 via an elevating mechanism (not shown) so that the die 1 can be raised and lowered. Also,
The table 5 is attached to the base 4 via a reciprocating mechanism (not shown) so that the lower part of the die 1 can move straight in the directions of arrows 5A and 5B. At the time of coating, the substrate 6 is held on the table 5 by vacuum suction, and the coating liquid is supplied to the die 1 by a liquid sending device such as a pump (not shown).

【0026】次に、塗布用ダイ清掃装置10の構成を説
明する。図2は本発明の塗布用ダイ清掃装置の一例を示
す概略フロー図である。図3は図1の清掃部の拡大斜視
図である。
Next, the configuration of the coating die cleaning apparatus 10 will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic flowchart showing an example of the coating die cleaning apparatus of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the cleaning unit of FIG.

【0027】塗布用ダイ清掃装置10は、先端部に取り
付けられた清掃具110をダイ1の吐出口2の周辺に摺
接させて、余分な塗布液を掻き取って除去する清掃ユニ
ット100と、不要な液を排出して回収する排液ユニッ
ト200と、清掃具を溶剤で洗浄する洗浄ユニット30
0から構成されている。
The coating die cleaning apparatus 10 includes a cleaning unit 100 that slides a cleaning tool 110 attached to a tip portion around the discharge port 2 of the die 1 to scrape and remove excess coating liquid. A drain unit 200 for discharging and collecting unnecessary liquid, and a cleaning unit 30 for cleaning a cleaning tool with a solvent.
0.

【0028】清掃ユニット100は、清掃具110と、
これを保持する清掃具保持部材120と、これらを吐出
口と清掃具との離接方向に弾性支持する清掃具支持部1
30と、吐出口より落下する液を受けるトレイ140、
およびトレイ、清掃具を吐出口2の長手方向に駆動する
駆動装置150を有する。
The cleaning unit 100 includes a cleaning tool 110,
A cleaning tool holding member 120 for holding the cleaning tool, and a cleaning tool support 1 for elastically supporting the cleaning tool holding member 120 in the direction of separation and contact between the discharge port and the cleaning tool.
30, a tray 140 for receiving a liquid falling from the discharge port,
And a driving device 150 for driving the tray and the cleaning tool in the longitudinal direction of the discharge port 2.

【0029】図4に清掃具の正面断面図、図5に清掃具
の側面断面図を示す。
FIG. 4 is a front sectional view of the cleaning tool, and FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of the cleaning tool.

【0030】図4、図5を見ると、清掃具110はダイ
1と線接触できるように、先端部が、吐出口長手方向に
2mm以下のエッジ部111を有する。エッジ部111
はリップ面3に接触するリップ面接触エッジ111A
と、リップ面の側面部に接するリップ側面部接触エッジ
111Bを有する。111Bの長さは、掻き取った塗布
液がエッジ部の最上部まで達してダイに付着するのを防
止するために、3mm以上とすることが好ましい。清掃
具110をリップ面3に線接触させることにより、ブレ
ード効果が生じ、面接触の場合よりもはるかに塗布液の
除去能力が高められる。
Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the cleaning tool 110 has an edge 111 of 2 mm or less in the longitudinal direction of the discharge port so that the cleaning tool 110 can make line contact with the die 1. Edge part 111
Is a lip surface contact edge 111A that contacts the lip surface 3
And a lip side surface contact edge 111B in contact with the side surface of the lip surface. The length of 111B is preferably 3 mm or more in order to prevent the scraped coating liquid from reaching the top of the edge portion and attaching to the die. By bringing the cleaning tool 110 into line contact with the lip surface 3, a blade effect is generated, and the ability to remove the coating liquid is greatly enhanced as compared with the case of surface contact.

【0031】また、清掃具とダイが摺接する時、清掃具
の移動方向前面とリップ面3が斜めに接触するのが良
い。すなわち、清掃具接触角110Cは45度〜135
度の範囲にするのが好ましい。この範囲外の角度では、
十分な塗布液の掻き取り効果が得られない。
When the cleaning tool comes into sliding contact with the die, it is preferable that the front surface in the moving direction of the cleaning tool and the lip surface 3 make oblique contact. That is, the cleaning tool contact angle 110C is 45 degrees to 135 degrees.
It is preferred to be in the range of degrees. For angles outside this range,
A sufficient effect of scraping the coating liquid cannot be obtained.

【0032】清掃具の材質としてはリップ面を傷つけな
い高分子樹脂が良く、その高分子樹脂としてはフッ素樹
脂、ウレタン樹脂、アクリル樹脂、ポリエステル樹脂、
ポリプロピレン樹脂、シリコーンゴム、エチレンプロピ
レンゴム、フッ素ゴム等を用いることができるが、ダイ
に密着できるように弾性を有するものが好ましい。そし
てさらに、使用する塗液に対して耐薬品性を有するもの
を選定するのが好ましい。さらに、清掃具110に発生
する静電気を除去し、埃の付着を防止するために、高分
子樹脂中に導電性粉末を混入するようにしても良い。導
電性粉末しては導電性カーボン、白金、ニッケル、銀、
銅等が好ましく、混入する割合としては40重量%〜1
00重量%が好ましい。
As a material of the cleaning tool, a polymer resin which does not damage the lip surface is preferable. As the polymer resin, a fluorine resin, a urethane resin, an acrylic resin, a polyester resin,
Polypropylene resin, silicone rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, fluorine rubber and the like can be used, but those having elasticity so as to be able to adhere to the die are preferable. Further, it is preferable to select a material having chemical resistance to the used coating liquid. Further, conductive powder may be mixed into the polymer resin in order to remove static electricity generated in the cleaning tool 110 and prevent dust from adhering. As conductive powder, conductive carbon, platinum, nickel, silver,
Copper or the like is preferable, and the mixing ratio is 40% by weight to 1%.
00% by weight is preferred.

【0033】図6は清掃具を取り付けた清掃具保持部材
の一例を示す概略斜視図である。これを参照すると、清
掃具保持部材120の斜面124A、124Bに吸引口
121A、121Bが配されている。この吸引口121
A、121Bはパイプ122を介して排液ポンプ210
等の吸引源に接続されており、清掃具に付着する液を吸
引するとともに、ダイ1との摺接時に接触部以外の領域
に溢れる塗布液も吸引する。吸引した塗布液は廃液とし
て廃液タンク220に送液される。なお、吸引時の圧力
は吸引口121で10Torr〜600Toorが良
く、さらに好ましくは100Torr〜500Torr
が良い。吸引することにより、清掃具110に液が残存
するのを防止できるので、清掃具110からダイ1へ液
が再付着することがない。さらに、摺接時には清掃具1
10とダイ1との接触領域外に溢れる液も吸引するの
で、吐出口周辺に塗布液が残存しなくなる。
FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of the cleaning tool holding member to which the cleaning tool is attached. Referring to this, suction ports 121A and 121B are arranged on the slopes 124A and 124B of the cleaning tool holding member 120. This suction port 121
A and 121B are connected to a drain pump 210 via a pipe 122.
And the like, is connected to a suction source, and sucks a liquid adhering to the cleaning tool, and also sucks a coating liquid overflowing in a region other than the contact portion when slidingly contacting the die 1. The suctioned coating liquid is sent to the waste liquid tank 220 as a waste liquid. The pressure at the time of suction is preferably 10 Torr to 600 Torr at the suction port 121, and more preferably 100 Torr to 500 Torr.
Is good. By suctioning, the liquid can be prevented from remaining on the cleaning tool 110, so that the liquid does not adhere again to the die 1 from the cleaning tool 110. Further, at the time of sliding contact, the cleaning tool 1
The liquid overflowing outside the contact area between the die 10 and the die 1 is also sucked, so that the coating liquid does not remain around the discharge port.

【0034】図3を見ると清掃具支持部130は、支持
部材A131、支持部材Aを保持する支持部材B13
2、支持部材Aの下面に配されたコロ133から構成さ
れる。支持部材A131は、清掃具保持部材120を所
定の範囲内で回転自由に保持するように、清掃具保持部
材の突出部123を差し込む穴134を有している。こ
の時の回転可能な範囲は−10度〜10度であることが
好ましい。支持部材A131はコロ133の上に配置さ
れているので、清掃具110がリップ面3と平行な面内
でダイの長手方向と直角な方向に自在に移動できる。こ
の時の移動可能な範囲はリップ面3の幅方向に5mm以
内であることが好ましい。さらに、支持部材B132は
下面でバネ135によって弾性支持されており、これに
よって清掃具110が吐出口2に対して離接する方向1
10Bにリップ面3を押圧できる。以上の機構によっ
て、清掃部材110のエッジ部111が容易にリップ面
3に沿って線接触できるようになるので、清掃具の位置
調整が不要になると共に、清掃部材110のリップ面3
への押し付け力を小さく設定することができ、清掃部材
の摩耗を大幅に減じることができる。
Referring to FIG. 3, the cleaning tool support portion 130 includes a support member A131 and a support member B13 for holding the support member A.
2. It is composed of a roller 133 disposed on the lower surface of the support member A. The support member A131 has a hole 134 into which the protrusion 123 of the cleaning tool holding member is inserted so as to freely hold the cleaning tool holding member 120 within a predetermined range. At this time, the rotatable range is preferably -10 degrees to 10 degrees. Since the support member A131 is disposed on the roller 133, the cleaning tool 110 can freely move in a direction parallel to the lip surface 3 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the die. The movable range at this time is preferably within 5 mm in the width direction of the lip surface 3. Further, the support member B132 is elastically supported on the lower surface thereof by a spring 135, so that the cleaning tool 110 separates from and contacts the discharge port 2 in the first direction.
The lip surface 3 can be pressed to 10B. With the above mechanism, the edge portion 111 of the cleaning member 110 can easily come into line contact along the lip surface 3, so that the position adjustment of the cleaning tool becomes unnecessary and the lip surface 3 of the cleaning member 110 becomes unnecessary.
The pressing force on the cleaning member can be set small, and the wear of the cleaning member can be significantly reduced.

【0035】また、トレイ140は内部に吸引口141
を有し、溜まった液を図示しない吸引装置によって吸
引、排出する。吸引された液は廃液として廃液タンク2
20に送液される。
The tray 140 has a suction port 141 inside.
And sucks and discharges the accumulated liquid by a suction device (not shown). The sucked liquid is used as waste liquid in waste liquid tank 2
20.

【0036】一方、図2に示しているように、清掃具1
10に溶剤を付着させて洗浄する洗浄ユニット300
は、溶剤を吐出するノズル310とこのノズルにパイプ
320を介して接続された開閉弁334、溶剤タンク3
31とこれに圧力をかける圧空ライン332と調圧弁3
33から構成されている。
On the other hand, as shown in FIG.
Cleaning unit 300 for cleaning by attaching a solvent to 10
Are a nozzle 310 for discharging a solvent, an on-off valve 334 connected to the nozzle via a pipe 320, and a solvent tank 3
31, a compressed air line 332 for applying pressure thereto, and a pressure regulating valve 3
33.

【0037】ノズル310は清掃具110のエッジ部1
11の全域に溶剤が付着するように平面扇状に液体を吐
出させるものが好ましい。ノズル310から吐出する溶
剤の種類として、用いる塗布液に含まれる溶剤成分と同
一のものが好ましいが、塗布液そのものを使用しても良
い。
The nozzle 310 is located at the edge 1 of the cleaning tool 110.
It is preferable to discharge the liquid in a plane fan shape so that the solvent adheres to the entire area of the eleventh surface. The type of the solvent discharged from the nozzle 310 is preferably the same as the solvent component contained in the used coating liquid, but the coating liquid itself may be used.

【0038】また、清掃具の適正な位置に溶剤を付着さ
せるために、ノズルはその吐出方向を清掃具の上部で任
意に調整できる機構を有していることが好ましいさら
に、ノズル310からの吐出圧は溶剤が周辺に飛散する
ことなく十分な洗浄力を得るために、好ましくは0.0
1MPa〜0.7MPa、より好ましくは0.01MP
a〜0.05MPaが良く、溶剤の一回の吐出量は0.
5cc〜5ccが好ましい。
It is preferable that the nozzle has a mechanism capable of arbitrarily adjusting the discharge direction at the upper part of the cleaning tool so that the solvent is attached to an appropriate position of the cleaning tool. The pressure is preferably 0.02 to obtain sufficient detergency without the solvent being scattered around.
1 MPa to 0.7 MPa, more preferably 0.01 MPa
a to 0.05 MPa, and the discharge amount of the solvent at one time is 0.1 MPa.
5 cc to 5 cc is preferred.

【0039】また、溶剤が飛散した場合でも、ラインを
流れる製品や周辺の装置に付着しないように、周囲にカ
バーを配することが好ましい。
In addition, it is preferable to provide a cover around the product so that even if the solvent is scattered, it does not adhere to products flowing in the line or peripheral devices.

【0040】以上のもので、溶剤を吹き付けることによ
り清掃具110を常に清浄な状態に維持できるので、こ
の後で清掃具110をリップ面3に接触させても塗布液
が再付着することはない。
As described above, the cleaning tool 110 can always be maintained in a clean state by spraying the solvent. Therefore, even if the cleaning tool 110 is brought into contact with the lip surface 3 thereafter, the coating liquid does not adhere again. .

【0041】次に、本発明の塗布用ダイ清掃装置を用い
た塗布方法の一例を図1と図2を用いて説明する。
Next, an example of a coating method using the coating die cleaning apparatus of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

【0042】先ず、基板5上に塗布液を塗布する前に、
ダイ1の内部に塗布液を充填する。。塗布液の充填には
図示しない圧送、ポンプ等の送液手段を用いて、塗液タ
ンクからチューブ等の配管を介して塗布液をダイ1に送
液する。この時、吐出口2から塗布液が吐出されるの
で、予め、駆動装置150によって、トレイ140を吐
出口2の下側に移動させて、吐出される塗布液を受けな
がら排液ポンプ210を駆動させて、吸引口141から
トレイ140内に溜まる塗布液を排出する。
First, before applying the coating liquid on the substrate 5,
The inside of the die 1 is filled with a coating liquid. . To fill the coating liquid, the coating liquid is sent to the die 1 from the coating liquid tank via a pipe such as a tube by using a liquid feeding means such as a pressure feed or a pump (not shown). At this time, since the coating liquid is discharged from the discharge port 2, the drive device 150 moves the tray 140 to the lower side of the discharge port 2 in advance, and drives the drain pump 210 while receiving the discharged coating liquid. Then, the application liquid accumulated in the tray 140 is discharged from the suction port 141.

【0043】ダイ1の内部まで完全に塗布液が満たされ
たら、ダイ1への送液を停止させて、吐出口2を清掃す
る。清掃工程は先ず、駆動装置150によって、清掃具
110を予め設定しておいた位置まで上昇させ、ダイの
摺接開始部2Aに接触させる。この時、清掃具110は
吐出口2への押し付け力が適切となるように図3に示す
バネ135の収縮量は調整されており、清掃具110が
吐出口2に接触すると、コロ133及び清掃具保持部材
120の平行移動と回転の作用によって、清掃具110
がリップ面3の形状に追従して密着する。
When the inside of the die 1 is completely filled with the coating liquid, the liquid supply to the die 1 is stopped, and the discharge port 2 is cleaned. In the cleaning step, first, the cleaning device 110 is raised to a preset position by the driving device 150, and is brought into contact with the sliding contact start portion 2A of the die. At this time, the contraction amount of the spring 135 shown in FIG. 3 is adjusted so that the pressing force of the cleaning tool 110 against the discharge port 2 is appropriate. The parallel movement and rotation of the tool holding member 120 cause the cleaning tool 110
Follows and adheres to the shape of the lip surface 3.

【0044】次に、駆動装置150によって、清掃具1
10をダイの摺接終了部2Bに向かって移動させると、
清掃具110はリップ面3との線接触を維持しながら移
動し、吐出口周辺に付着した余分な塗布液を掻き取る。
この時、同時に排液ポンプ210を作動させて、清掃具
保持部材120に付着する塗布液と吐出口周辺に付着し
ている塗布液とを吸引し、廃液タンク220に排出し
て、塗布液を除去する。作業が完了したら、待機位置1
10Aまでもどる。
Next, the cleaning tool 1 is driven by the driving device 150.
When 10 is moved toward the sliding contact end portion 2B of the die,
The cleaning tool 110 moves while maintaining the line contact with the lip surface 3, and scrapes off the excess application liquid attached around the discharge port.
At this time, the drainage pump 210 is operated at the same time to suck the coating liquid adhering to the cleaning tool holding member 120 and the coating liquid adhering around the discharge port, and discharge the liquid to the waste liquid tank 220 to discharge the coating liquid. Remove. When the work is completed, wait position 1
Return to 10A.

【0045】清掃具110が待機位置110Aで停止し
たら、洗浄ユニット300を作動させて、ノズル310
から溶剤を清掃具に向けて吐出して、清掃具110を洗
浄する。さらに洗浄効果を高めるために、これと同時
に、排液ポンプ210を作動させて、図5に示す吸引口
121から清掃具110に付着している塗布液、溶剤を
吸引して、廃液タンク220に排出する。
When the cleaning tool 110 is stopped at the standby position 110A, the cleaning unit 300 is operated and the nozzle 310 is stopped.
The cleaning tool 110 is washed by discharging the solvent toward the cleaning tool from the cleaning tool 110. In order to further enhance the cleaning effect, at the same time, the drainage pump 210 is operated to suck the application liquid and the solvent adhering to the cleaning tool 110 from the suction port 121 shown in FIG. Discharge.

【0046】上記のダイ内部への塗布液充填及び清掃作
業が完了すると、塗布工程を開始する。
When the filling of the coating liquid into the die and the cleaning operation are completed, the coating step is started.

【0047】先ず、テーブル5上に図示しないローダを
介して基板6が移載され、図示しない位置決め装置によ
って位置決めされた状態で、基板6は吸着保持される。
次に、テーブル5が5A方向に直進して、基板の塗布開
始部が吐出口2の位置まで達すると、ダイ1が基板塗布
面と所定の距離を確保するまで下降する。次に、吐出口
から塗布液を所定の膜厚が得られる吐出量で吐出を開始
すると、テーブル5を5A方向に移動させて、基板に塗
膜面を形成する。さらに、基板6の塗布終了部がほぼ吐
出口の位置に達したとき、塗布液の吐出を停止して、ダ
イ1を上昇させる。さらにテーブル5は終了位置まで移
動し、停止したら吸着を解除して図示しないアンローダ
によって基板の取り出しを行って、次工程に搬送する。
First, the substrate 6 is transferred onto the table 5 via a loader (not shown), and is held by suction while being positioned by a positioning device (not shown).
Next, when the table 5 moves straight in the direction 5A and the application start portion of the substrate reaches the position of the discharge port 2, the die 1 descends until a predetermined distance from the substrate application surface is secured. Next, when the application liquid is started to be discharged from the discharge port at a discharge amount capable of obtaining a predetermined film thickness, the table 5 is moved in the 5A direction to form a coating film surface on the substrate. Further, when the application end portion of the substrate 6 has almost reached the position of the ejection port, the ejection of the application liquid is stopped and the die 1 is raised. Further, the table 5 is moved to the end position, and when stopped, the suction is released, the substrate is taken out by an unloader (not shown), and is conveyed to the next step.

【0048】基板の取り出しを終えた後、テーブル5は
5B方向に移動し、ダイ1の下部を通過して原点位置ま
でもどる。これと同時に、清掃具を吐出口2の下側に移
動させ、上昇した後、前述したように清掃具を吐出口に
摺接させて吐出口周辺に付着した塗布液を掻き取って、
除去する。リップ面3に摺接した後、清掃具110が待
機位置110Aに戻った後、前述したようにノズル21
0で清掃具を洗浄し、上述した一連の塗布工程を繰り返
す。
After the removal of the substrate, the table 5 moves in the direction 5B, passes below the die 1, and returns to the origin position. At the same time, the cleaning tool is moved to the lower side of the discharge port 2, and after rising, the cleaning tool is slid into contact with the discharge port as described above to scrape off the coating liquid adhering around the discharge port.
Remove. After the cleaning tool 110 returns to the standby position 110A after sliding contact with the lip surface 3, the nozzle 21
At 0, the cleaning tool is washed, and the above-described series of application steps is repeated.

【0049】なお、この清掃具の洗浄は1枚の基板塗布
毎に行っても、2〜5枚の基板塗布毎に行っても良い。
また、本実施態様ではトレイ140と清掃具110は一
緒に移動させたが、各々別々に移動しても良い。
The cleaning tool may be washed every time one substrate is coated, or may be washed every two to five substrates.
In this embodiment, the tray 140 and the cleaning tool 110 are moved together, but may be moved separately.

【0050】本発明の塗布用ダイ清掃装置は基板表面に
液体を塗布するスリットダイの吐出口周辺の清掃に有効
であり、特にカラーフィルターの製造工程でのBM、
R、G、Bの各画素用塗布液および、レジスト液、オー
バーコート剤を枚葉塗布するスリットダイの清掃に用い
ることができる。
The coating die cleaning apparatus of the present invention is effective for cleaning around the discharge port of a slit die for coating a liquid on a substrate surface.
It can be used for cleaning a slit die for applying a coating solution for each of R, G, and B pixels, a resist solution, and an overcoat agent in a single sheet.

【0051】[0051]

【実施例】吐出口長手方向の長さが550mm、リップ
面の幅が3mmであるスリットダイの清掃装置を製作し
た。
EXAMPLE A cleaning device for a slit die having a length in the longitudinal direction of the discharge port of 550 mm and a width of the lip surface of 3 mm was manufactured.

【0052】清掃具はシリコーンゴムをリップ面で吐出
口長手方向に1mmの接触長を有するように金型成形し
たものであり、この清掃具を図5の110Cが120度
となるように取り付けた。清掃具保持部材は吐出口と直
角方向に離接する方向にバネ定数0.98N/mmのバ
ネで弾性支持すると共に、リップ面の幅方向に3mm自
在に移動できるように、φ3mmのコロを配し、さらに
清掃具保持部材を清掃具の吐出口に対する付勢方向を軸
心として−5度〜5度の範囲で回転自由に玉軸受けで保
持した。
The cleaning tool was formed by molding a silicone rubber die so as to have a contact length of 1 mm in the longitudinal direction of the discharge port on the lip surface. The cleaning tool was attached such that 110C in FIG. . The cleaning tool holding member is elastically supported by a spring having a spring constant of 0.98 N / mm in a direction perpendicular to and away from the discharge port, and a φ3 mm roller is arranged so that the cleaning tool holding member can move freely in the width direction of the lip surface by 3 mm. Further, the cleaning tool holding member was rotatably held by a ball bearing in a range of -5 to 5 degrees around the biasing direction of the cleaning tool with respect to the discharge port.

【0053】また、清掃具保持部材には2mm角の吸引
口を2箇所設け、吸引口で600Torrとなるように
吸引した。
The cleaning tool holding member was provided with two 2 mm square suction ports, and suction was performed at 600 Torr with the suction ports.

【0054】洗浄液には濃度99.5%以上のプロピレ
ングリコールモノメチルエーテルアセテートを用い、こ
れを吐出するノズルは平面扇状に液を吐出するフラット
スプレーノズルであり、0.02MPaの吐出圧で、清
掃具のダイとの接触部に洗浄液がかかるようにした。な
お、洗浄液の吐出量は一度の吐出で1ccとした。
The cleaning liquid used is propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate having a concentration of 99.5% or more, and the nozzle for discharging the liquid is a flat spray nozzle for discharging the liquid in a plane fan shape. The cleaning liquid was applied to the contact portion with the die. Note that the discharge amount of the cleaning liquid was 1 cc in one discharge.

【0055】塗布液タンクからダイまで固形分濃度15
%、粘度5cpのレジスト液を充填させた後、550×
650サイズのガラス基板への塗布(乾燥後膜厚1.7
μm)と本清掃装置によるダイの清掃動作を10000
回連続で行った。清掃動作は次のように行った。
Solid concentration 15 from coating solution tank to die
%, After filling with a resist solution having a viscosity of 5 cp
Coating on 650 size glass substrate (film thickness 1.7 after drying)
μm) and the cleaning operation of the die by this cleaning device is 10,000
Performed consecutively. The cleaning operation was performed as follows.

【0056】1)洗浄液を清掃具にかけて洗浄。吸引口
からの吸引開始。2)清掃具を待機位置からダイの端部
まで移動。3)清掃具を停止、上昇させて吐出口に接触
させてから、清掃具を摺接させて、清掃具を待機位置ま
で戻す。4)吸引部の吸引終了。
1) Washing by applying a washing liquid to a cleaning tool. Start suction from suction port. 2) Move the cleaning tool from the standby position to the end of the die. 3) Stop the cleaning tool, raise the cleaning tool to contact the discharge port, and then slide the cleaning tool to return the cleaning tool to the standby position. 4) End of suction by the suction unit.

【0057】その結果、塗布液が吐出口周辺に残って固
化することがなく、清掃具とダイとの密着性が常に確保
され、拭き残りは見られなかった。これに伴って、ガラ
ス基板上の塗膜面も縦すじ等の塗布欠点も見られなかっ
た。さらに、顕微鏡で清掃具の先端部を観察した結果、
問題となる摩耗は見られず、摩耗粉による基板の汚染も
観察されなかった。
As a result, the coating liquid did not remain around the discharge port and solidified, the adhesion between the cleaning tool and the die was always secured, and no wiping residue was observed. Along with this, no coating defects such as the coating surface on the glass substrate and vertical stripes were observed. Furthermore, as a result of observing the tip of the cleaning tool with a microscope,
No problematic wear was observed, and no contamination of the substrate by the wear powder was observed.

【0058】[0058]

【発明の効果】以上、説明したように塗布用ダイの吐出
口の清掃に本発明の塗布用ダイ清掃装置を用いれば、ノ
ズルから洗浄液を吐出させて、清掃具を洗浄することに
より、清掃具を常に清浄な状態に保つので、繰り返して
塗布を行っても、リップ面に塗布液が清掃具から付着す
ることがなく、縦すじ等の塗膜面上の欠点を防止でき
る。
As described above, when the coating die cleaning apparatus of the present invention is used for cleaning the discharge port of the coating die, the cleaning liquid is discharged from the nozzles to clean the cleaning tool. Is always kept in a clean state, so that even when coating is repeatedly performed, the coating liquid does not adhere to the lip surface from the cleaning tool, and defects on the coating surface such as vertical stripes can be prevented.

【0059】また、清掃具を保持する部材に吸引ユニッ
トを設けることにより、清掃具およびダイに付着する余
分な液を効率良く排出できるので、被塗布部材に常に良
好な塗膜面を形成して、品質の向上に寄与する。
Further, by providing the suction unit on the member holding the cleaning tool, excess liquid adhering to the cleaning tool and the die can be efficiently discharged, so that a good coating surface is always formed on the member to be coated. , Contributes to quality improvement.

【0060】さらに、ならい機構によって、線接触でダ
イの吐出口と清掃具を低い接触圧で摺接させて、ダイ吐
出口に付着した塗布液を除去できるので、清掃具の摩耗
が大幅に減少し、摩耗粉による基板の汚染を防止でき、
収率の向上に寄与する。
Further, by using a tracing mechanism, the discharge port of the die and the cleaning tool are brought into sliding contact with each other with a low contact pressure by line contact, and the coating liquid attached to the die discharge port can be removed, so that the wear of the cleaning tool is greatly reduced. And prevent contamination of the substrate by abrasion powder,
It contributes to the improvement of the yield.

【0061】また、このならい機構により、清掃具を無
調整でリップ面形状に沿わせることが可能となり、微妙
な清掃具の位置合わせを行わなくても、十分な清掃効果
が得られ、生産性の向上に寄与する。
Further, this copying mechanism enables the cleaning tool to follow the shape of the lip surface without any adjustment, so that a sufficient cleaning effect can be obtained without finely positioning the cleaning tool, and the productivity can be improved. Contribute to the improvement of

【0062】そして、本発明の塗布用ダイ清掃装置を用
いた塗布方法によれば、繰り返して塗布を行っても、ダ
イの吐出口周辺は常に清浄であるため、欠点のない良好
な塗膜面を形成することが可能で、製品の品質向上に寄
与する。
According to the coating method using the coating die cleaning apparatus of the present invention, even when coating is repeatedly performed, the area around the discharge port of the die is always clean. Can be formed, which contributes to the improvement of product quality.

【0063】さらに、本発明によるカラーフィルター製
造装置および製造方法によれば、高品質なカラーフィル
ターを高い生産性で製造することができる。
Further, according to the color filter manufacturing apparatus and the manufacturing method of the present invention, a high quality color filter can be manufactured with high productivity.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】本発明の塗布用ダイ清掃装置を適用した塗布装
置の一例を示す概略斜視図である。
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a coating device to which a coating die cleaning device of the present invention is applied.

【図2】本発明の塗布用ダイ清掃装置の一例を示す概略
フロー図である。
FIG. 2 is a schematic flow chart showing an example of a coating die cleaning device of the present invention.

【図3】図1の清掃部の概略斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a cleaning unit of FIG. 1;

【図4】図3の清掃具の正面断面図である。FIG. 4 is a front sectional view of the cleaning tool of FIG. 3;

【図5】図3の清掃具の側面断面図である。FIG. 5 is a side sectional view of the cleaning tool of FIG. 3;

【図6】図3の清掃具保持部材の概略斜視図である。FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of the cleaning tool holding member of FIG. 3;

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1:ダイ 2:吐出口 3:リップ面 4:基台 5:テーブル 5A:テーブル送り方向 5B:テーブル戻り方向 6:基板 7:支柱 8:ダイコータ 100:清掃ユニット 110:清掃具 110A:清掃具待機位置 110B:清掃具−ダイ離接方向 110C:清掃具接触角 111:エッジ部 111A:リップ面接触エッジ 111B:リップ側面部接触エッジ 120:清掃具保持部材 121A、121B:吸引口 122:パイプ 123:突出部 124A、124B:斜面 130:清掃支持部 131:支持部材A 132:支持部材B 133:コロ 134:穴 135:バネ 140:トレイ 141:吸引口 150:駆動装置 200:排液ユニット 210:排液ポンプ 220:廃液タンク 300:洗浄ユニット 310:ノズル 320:パイプ 331:溶剤供給タンク 332:圧空ライン 333:調圧弁 334:開閉弁 1: Die 2: Discharge port 3: Lip surface 4: Base 5: Table 5A: Table feed direction 5B: Table return direction 6: Substrate 7: Support column 8: Die coater 100: Cleaning unit 110: Cleaning tool 110A: Cleaning tool standby Position 110B: Cleaning Tool-Die Separation Direction 110C: Cleaning Tool Contact Angle 111: Edge 111A: Lip Surface Contact Edge 111B: Lip Side Contact Edge 120: Cleaning Tool Holder 121A, 121B: Suction Port 122: Pipe 123: Projections 124A, 124B: Slope 130: Cleaning support 131: Support member A 132: Support member B 133: Roller 134: Hole 135: Spring 140: Tray 141: Suction port 150: Driving device 200: Drain unit 210: Drain Liquid pump 220: Waste liquid tank 300: Cleaning unit 310: Nozzle 320: Ip 331: Solvent supply tank 332: Compressed air line 333: Pressure regulating valve 334: Open / close valve

Claims (10)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】塗布液を吐出する塗布用ダイの吐出口に接
触させ、かつ該吐出口の長手方向に移動させることによ
って、該吐出口に付着した塗布液を前記ダイから除去す
る清掃具を設けた塗布用ダイ清掃装置において、さらに
前記清掃具を洗浄する洗浄手段を設けたことを特徴とす
る塗布用ダイ清掃装置。
1. A cleaning tool for removing a coating liquid attached to a discharge port from the die by bringing the coating liquid into contact with a discharge port of a coating die for discharging the coating liquid and moving the coating liquid in a longitudinal direction of the discharge port. The coating die cleaning apparatus, further comprising a cleaning unit for cleaning the cleaning tool in the provided coating die cleaning apparatus.
【請求項2】前記洗浄手段が、前記清掃具に洗浄用溶剤
を吐出するノズルであることを特徴とする請求項1に記
載の塗布用ダイ清掃装置。
2. The coating die cleaning apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said cleaning means is a nozzle for discharging a cleaning solvent to said cleaning tool.
【請求項3】塗布液を吐出する塗布用ダイの吐出口に接
触させ、かつ該吐出口の長手方向に移動させることによ
って、該吐出口に付着した塗布液を前記ダイから除去す
る清掃具を設けた塗布用ダイ清掃装置において、前記吐
出口から除去した塗布液を吸引排除する吸引ユニットを
前記清掃具近傍に配したことを特徴とする塗布用ダイ清
掃装置。
3. A cleaning tool for removing a coating liquid attached to the discharge port from the die by bringing the coating liquid into contact with a discharge port of a coating die for discharging the coating liquid and moving the coating liquid in a longitudinal direction of the discharge port. In the provided coating die cleaning device, a suction unit for suctioning and removing the coating liquid removed from the discharge port is arranged near the cleaning tool.
【請求項4】塗布液を吐出する塗布用ダイの吐出口に接
触させ、かつ該吐出口の長手方向に移動させることによ
って、該吐出口に付着した塗布液を前記ダイから除去す
る清掃具を設けた塗布用ダイ清掃装置において、前記清
掃具は前記吐出口の輪郭に沿って線接触する形状を有す
ると共に、前記清掃具と前記吐出口間の線接触を清掃具
の移動時に維持するならい機構をさらに有することを特
徴とする塗布用ダイ清掃装置。
4. A cleaning tool for removing a coating liquid attached to the discharge port from the die by bringing the coating liquid into contact with a discharge port of a coating die for discharging the coating liquid and moving the coating liquid in a longitudinal direction of the discharge port. In the coating die cleaning device provided, the cleaning tool has a shape that makes line contact along the contour of the discharge port, and a line mechanism between the cleaning tool and the discharge port when the cleaning tool moves. A coating die cleaning apparatus, further comprising:
【請求項5】前記ならい機構は、前記吐出口の長手方向
と直交する2方向に自在に直線移動する機構と前記清掃
具の前記吐出口への付勢方向を軸心とした回転機構から
なることを特徴とする請求項4に記載の塗布用ダイ清掃
装置。
5. The tracing mechanism comprises a mechanism that freely linearly moves in two directions orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the discharge port, and a rotation mechanism whose axis is a biasing direction of the cleaning tool toward the discharge port. The coating die cleaning device according to claim 4, wherein
【請求項6】請求項1〜5のいずれかに記載の塗布用ダ
イ清掃装置を用いて、カラーフィルターを製造すること
を特徴とするカラーフィルターの製造装置。
6. An apparatus for manufacturing a color filter, comprising manufacturing a color filter using the coating die cleaning apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5.
【請求項7】塗布液を吐出口から吐出する塗布用ダイを
用いて被塗布部材に塗布する前または後で、清掃具を該
ダイの吐出口に接触させながら、該吐出口の長手方向に
移動させることによって、該吐出口に付着した塗布液を
前記ダイから除去する塗布方法において、塗布の前また
は後に前記清掃具を溶剤で洗浄することを特徴とする塗
布方法。
7. A cleaning tool is brought into contact with a discharge port of a die before or after applying the coating liquid to a member to be coated using a coating die for discharging the coating liquid from the discharge port, and the coating liquid is applied in a longitudinal direction of the discharge port. A coating method for removing a coating liquid attached to the discharge port from the die by moving the cleaning tool with a solvent before or after coating.
【請求項8】塗布液を先端部にある吐出口から吐出する
塗布用ダイを用いて被塗布部材に塗布する前または後
で、清掃具を該ダイの吐出口に接触させながら、該吐出
口の長手方向に移動させることによって、該吐出口に付
着した塗布液を前記ダイから除去する塗布方法におい
て、前記清掃具で塗布液を前記ダイから除去した直後
に、前記吐出口周辺および清掃具に付着した液を吸引排
出することを特徴とする塗布方法。
8. Before or after applying a coating liquid to a member to be coated using a coating die for discharging a coating liquid from a discharge port at a tip portion, a cleaning tool is brought into contact with the discharge port of the die. In the coating method of removing the coating liquid attached to the discharge port from the die by moving the coating liquid in the longitudinal direction, immediately after removing the coating liquid from the die with the cleaning tool, the discharge port periphery and the cleaning tool A coating method characterized by sucking and discharging attached liquid.
【請求項9】塗布液を先端部にある吐出口から吐出する
塗布用ダイを用いて被塗布部材に塗布する前または後
で、清掃具を該ダイの吐出口に接触させながら、該吐出
口の長手方向に移動させることによって、該吐出口に付
着した塗布液を前記ダイから除去する塗布方法におい
て、前記吐出口の輪郭に沿って線接触する清掃部材と該
清掃部材を前記吐出口に接触させるならい機構を用い
て、線接触を維持して、前記吐出口に付着した塗布液を
除去することを特徴とする塗布方法。
9. A cleaning tool is brought into contact with a discharge port of a die before or after applying a coating liquid to a member to be coated using a coating die for discharging the coating liquid from a discharge port at a tip end portion. In the coating method of removing the coating liquid adhering to the discharge port from the die by moving the cleaning member in the longitudinal direction of the discharge port, the cleaning member that makes line contact along the contour of the discharge port and the cleaning member contact the discharge port. A coating method comprising: removing a coating liquid attached to the discharge port while maintaining line contact using a copying mechanism.
【請求項10】請求項7〜9のいずれかに記載の塗布方
法を用いて、カラーフィルターを製造することを特徴と
するカラーフィルターの製造方法。
10. A method for producing a color filter, comprising producing a color filter using the coating method according to claim 7. Description:
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