TW201305372A - Vapor-deposition device and vapor-deposition method - Google Patents

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TW201305372A
TW201305372A TW101108853A TW101108853A TW201305372A TW 201305372 A TW201305372 A TW 201305372A TW 101108853 A TW101108853 A TW 101108853A TW 101108853 A TW101108853 A TW 101108853A TW 201305372 A TW201305372 A TW 201305372A
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The purpose of the present invention is to provide a vapor-deposition device and method whereby even a small vapor-deposition mask can be used to deposit a patterned film over a wide area by moving a substrate relative thereto at a separation therefrom. Said vapor-deposition device and method also prevent film-pattern overlap, minimize incident radiant heat from an evaporation source, and despite the configuration in which the substrate and vapor-deposition mask are moved relative to each other at a separation from each other, allow fast, precise vapor deposition. A mask holder (6) that has scatter-control parts provided with control openings (5) is provided between the evaporation source (1) and the substrate (4). The abovementioned vapor-deposition mask (2) is attached to said mask holder (6). While being kept at a distance from said vapor-deposition mask (2), the substrate (4) is made able to move freely relative to the evaporation source (1) and the mask holder (6) with the vapor-deposition mask (2) attached thereto. The openings (3) in the vapor-deposition mask (2) are slit-shaped, being long in the direction of the relative movement with respect to the substrate (1) and narrow in a width direction orthogonal to said relative movement. A plurality of said openings are provided in parallel in said width direction.

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蒸鍍裝置及蒸鍍方法 Vapor deposition device and evaporation method

本發明係關於使藉由蒸鍍遮罩所致之成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜形成在基板上的蒸鍍裝置及蒸鍍方法。 The present invention relates to a vapor deposition device and a vapor deposition method for forming a deposited film of a film formation pattern by a vapor deposition mask on a substrate.

近年來,使用有機電激發光元件的有機EL顯示裝置作為替代CRT或LCD的顯示裝置而備受矚目。 In recent years, an organic EL display device using an organic electroluminescence element has been attracting attention as a display device instead of a CRT or an LCD.

該有機EL顯示裝置係在基板層積形成電極層與複數有機發光層,另外被覆形成密封層的構成,為自發光,與LCD相比,高速響應性優異,可實現高視野角及高對比。 In the organic EL display device, the electrode layer and the plurality of organic light-emitting layers are laminated on the substrate, and the sealing layer is formed to be self-luminous. The high-speed response is excellent compared with the LCD, and a high viewing angle and high contrast can be achieved.

如上所示之有機EL裝置一般係藉由真空蒸鍍法來製造,在真空腔室內使基板與蒸鍍遮罩對位密接來進行蒸鍍,藉由該蒸鍍遮罩,將所希望的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜形成在基板。 The organic EL device as described above is generally produced by a vacuum deposition method, and a substrate and a vapor deposition mask are placed in close contact with each other in a vacuum chamber to perform vapor deposition, and the vapor deposition mask is used to form a desired layer. A vapor deposited film of a film pattern is formed on the substrate.

此外,在如上所示之有機EL裝置之製造中,伴隨著基板的大型化,用以獲得所希望的成膜圖案的蒸鍍遮罩亦大型化,但是為了該大型化,必須在對蒸鍍遮罩施加張力的狀態下熔接固定在遮罩框架來進行製作,因此大型的蒸鍍遮罩的製造並不容易,而且若該張力不夠充分時,伴隨著遮罩的大型化,會在遮罩中心發生變形,而使蒸鍍遮罩與基板的密接度降低、或者為了考慮該等情形而使遮罩框架變得大型,使得壁厚化或重量的增大更為顯著。 Further, in the production of the organic EL device as described above, the vapor deposition mask for obtaining a desired film formation pattern is also increased in size as the substrate is increased in size, but in order to increase the size, it is necessary to perform vapor deposition. Since the mask is welded and fixed to the mask frame to be produced, the large-sized vapor deposition mask is not easy to manufacture, and if the tension is insufficient, the mask is enlarged and the mask is covered. The center is deformed, and the degree of adhesion between the vapor deposition mask and the substrate is lowered, or the mask frame is made large in consideration of such a situation, so that wall thickness or weight increase is more remarkable.

如上所示,伴隨著基板尺寸的大型化,圖求蒸鍍遮罩 的大型化,但是高精細的遮罩的大型化困難,而且即使可製作,亦會因前述變形的問題而在實用上發生各種問題。 As shown above, with the increase in the size of the substrate, the vapor deposition mask is sought The size of the high-definition mask is difficult to increase, and even if it can be produced, various problems occur in practical use due to the above-described problem of deformation.

此外,例如日本特表2010-511784號等所示,亦有一種將基板與蒸鍍遮罩分離配設,藉由蒸發源及使具有指向性的蒸發粒子發生的開口部,使有機發光層高精度地成膜的方法,但是前述蒸發源及使指向性發生的前述開口部形成一體構造,形成為為了由開口部使蒸發粒子發生而將前述一體構造加熱為高溫的構成,由於該高溫的開口部與蒸鍍遮罩的距離近接,因此蒸鍍率雖高,但是會在蒸鍍遮罩接受來自蒸發源的輻射熱,而會有無法防止因蒸鍍遮罩的熱膨脹而造成成膜圖案的位置精度降低的問題點。 Further, as shown in, for example, Japanese Laid-Open Patent Publication No. 2010-511784, the substrate is separated from the vapor deposition mask, and the organic light-emitting layer is made high by the evaporation source and the opening portion of the evaporating particles having directivity. In the method of accurately forming a film, the evaporation source and the opening portion for causing directivity are integrally formed, and the integrated structure is heated to a high temperature in order to generate evaporating particles from the opening portion, and the high-temperature opening is formed. Since the distance from the vapor deposition mask is close to each other, the vapor deposition rate is high, but the radiant heat from the evaporation source is received in the vapor deposition mask, and the position of the film formation pattern due to thermal expansion of the vapor deposition mask cannot be prevented. The problem of reduced accuracy.

[先前技術文獻] [Previous Technical Literature] [專利文獻] [Patent Literature]

[專利文獻1]日本特表2010-511784號公報 [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2010-511784

本發明係解決如上所示之各種問題,目的在提供一種蒸鍍裝置及蒸鍍方法,其係伴隨著基板的大型化,無須使蒸鍍遮罩同等地大型化,即使為比基板更為小型的蒸鍍遮罩,亦使基板在分離狀態下作相對移動,而可大範圍地將藉由蒸鍍遮罩所致之成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜進行蒸鍍,而且保持在分離狀態下作相對移動,藉此不僅構造簡易,且可效 率佳且快速地進行蒸鍍,此外,形成為即使在保持分離狀態下,亦由於將限制用開口部設在蒸發源與蒸鍍遮罩之間,限制蒸發粒子的飛散方向而使來自鄰接或分離位置的蒸發口部的蒸發粒子不會通過而防止成膜圖案重疊,並且在具有設有該限制用開口部的飛散限制部的遮罩保持具附設蒸鍍遮罩的構成,該遮罩保持具係不僅作為飛散限制部,亦可抑制來自蒸發源的輻射熱的入射,前述蒸鍍遮罩係形成為朝前述基板的相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向呈寬幅狹窄的開縫狀,藉此在作為使基板與蒸鍍遮罩在分離狀態下作相對移動的構成的同時,可進行高精度且高效率的蒸鍍。 The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the invention to provide a vapor deposition device and a vapor deposition method which are required to increase the size of a substrate without increasing the size of the vapor deposition mask, even if it is smaller than the substrate. The vapor deposition mask also allows the substrate to be relatively moved in a separated state, and the vapor deposition film of the film formation pattern by the vapor deposition mask can be vapor-deposited in a wide range, and kept in a separated state as a relative Move, which is not only simple in construction, but also effective The vapor deposition is performed at a high rate and rapidly, and even when the separation is maintained, the restriction opening is provided between the evaporation source and the vapor deposition mask, and the scattering direction of the evaporated particles is restricted to be adjacent or The evaporation particles in the evaporation port portion at the separation position do not pass, and the film formation pattern is prevented from overlapping, and the mask holder having the scattering restriction portion provided with the restriction opening portion is provided with a vapor deposition mask, and the mask is held. The system not only serves as a scattering limiting portion but also suppresses incidence of radiant heat from the evaporation source, and the vapor deposition mask is formed to be elongated toward the relative movement direction of the substrate and narrow in the lateral direction orthogonal thereto. In the slit shape, the substrate and the vapor deposition mask are relatively moved in a separated state, and high-precision and high-efficiency vapor deposition can be performed.

參照所附圖示,說明本發明之要旨。 The gist of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

關於一種蒸鍍裝置,其係構成為:將由蒸發源1所蒸發的成膜材料,透過蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3而堆積在基板4上,藉由該蒸鍍遮罩2所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜被形成在基板4上的蒸鍍裝置,其特徵為:在前述蒸發源1及與該蒸發源1呈對向狀態所配設的前述基板4之間,配設遮罩保持具6,該遮罩保持具6具有:設有限制由前述蒸發源1所蒸發的前述成膜材料的蒸發粒子的飛散方向的限制用開口部5的飛散限制部,使與前述基板4呈分離狀態所配設的前述蒸鍍遮罩2接合且附設在該遮罩保持具6,相對於附設有前述蒸鍍遮罩2的前述遮罩保持具6及 前述蒸發源1,在保持與前述蒸鍍遮罩2的分離狀態下以相對移動自如的方式構成前述基板4,前述蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3係形成為朝前述基板4的相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向為寬幅狹窄的開縫狀,以該橫向並排設置複數個。 A vapor deposition device is configured such that a film forming material evaporated by the evaporation source 1 is passed through the mask opening 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2 and deposited on the substrate 4, and the vapor deposition mask 2 is used. The vapor deposition film of the determined film formation pattern is formed on the substrate 4, and is characterized in that the evaporation source 1 and the substrate 4 disposed in a state opposed to the evaporation source 1 are disposed. a mask holder 6 having a scattering restricting portion for restricting the opening portion 5 for restricting the scattering direction of the evaporating particles of the film forming material evaporated by the evaporation source 1, and the substrate 4, the vapor deposition mask 2 disposed in a separated state is joined to the mask holder 6 and the mask holder 6 and the mask holder 6 to which the vapor deposition mask 2 is attached The evaporation source 1 is configured to be relatively movable in a state of being separated from the vapor deposition mask 2, and the mask opening 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2 is formed to face the substrate 4 The moving direction is long and the transverse direction orthogonal thereto is a wide narrow slit shape, and a plurality of them are arranged side by side in the lateral direction.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,構成為:在設為減壓環境氣體的蒸鍍室7內配設:收納有前述成膜材料的前述蒸發源1、及設有供由該蒸發源1的蒸發口部8所蒸發的前述成膜材料的蒸發粒子通過的前述遮罩開口部3的前述蒸鍍遮罩2,將前述蒸發口部8並排設置複數個,由前述複數蒸發口部8所飛散的蒸發粒子通過前述遮罩開口部3而堆積在與前述蒸鍍遮罩2呈分離狀態下所對位的基板4,藉由蒸鍍遮罩2所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜被形成在前述基板4,在該蒸發源1及與該蒸發源1呈對向狀態所配設的前述基板4之間,配設前述遮罩保持具6,該遮罩保持具6構成設有使來自鄰接或分離位置的前述蒸發口部8的蒸發粒子不會通過的前述限制用開口部5的前述飛散限制部,在該遮罩保持具6附設與前述基板4呈分離狀態所配設的前述蒸鍍遮罩2,使前述基板4,相對於附設有前述蒸鍍遮罩2的前述遮罩保持具6及前述蒸發源1,在保持與該蒸鍍遮罩2的分離狀態下作相對移動,以該相對移動方向使前述蒸鍍遮罩2的前述成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜連續,即使為小於前述基板4的前述蒸鍍遮罩2,亦以大範圍形成蒸鍍膜。 In the vapor deposition device of the first aspect of the invention, the evaporation source 1 in which the film formation material is accommodated is disposed in the vapor deposition chamber 7 which is a reduced-pressure ambient gas. The vapor deposition mask 2 of the mask opening 3 through which the evaporating particles of the film forming material evaporated by the evaporation port portion 8 of the evaporation source 1 pass is provided, and the evaporation port portions 8 are arranged in parallel. The evaporation particles scattered by the plurality of evaporation ports 8 are deposited on the substrate 4 aligned with the vapor deposition mask 2 through the mask opening 3, and are determined by the vapor deposition mask 2. A vapor deposition film of a film pattern is formed on the substrate 4, and the mask holder 6 is disposed between the evaporation source 1 and the substrate 4 disposed in a state of being opposed to the evaporation source 1, and the mask holder is held. The scattering member 6 is provided with the scattering restricting portion that allows the evaporating particles from the adjacent or separated position of the evaporation port portion 8 to pass through, and the mask holder 6 is attached to the substrate 4 The vapor deposition mask 2 disposed in the state, so that the substrate 4 is The mask holder 6 and the evaporation source 1 with respect to the vapor deposition mask 2 are relatively moved while being kept in a separated state from the vapor deposition mask 2, and the vapor deposition is performed in the relative movement direction. The vapor deposition film of the film formation pattern of the mask 2 is continuous, and even if it is smaller than the vapor deposition mask 2 of the substrate 4, the vapor deposition film is formed in a wide range.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述遮罩保持具6的前述基板4側的端部附設有前述蒸鍍遮罩2。 In the vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, the vapor deposition mask 2 is attached to an end portion of the mask holder 6 on the substrate 4 side.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第3項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,對前述蒸鍍遮罩2賦予張力來舖設在前述遮罩保持具6的前述基板4側的端部。 In the vapor deposition device of the third aspect of the invention, the vapor deposition mask 2 is tensioned and laid on the end portion of the mask holder 6 on the substrate 4 side.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第4項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述遮罩保持具6係以前述基板4的相對移動方向賦予張力而舖設前述蒸鍍遮罩2。 In the vapor deposition device of the fourth aspect of the invention, the mask holder 6 is provided with the vapor deposition mask 2 by applying tension to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述蒸鍍遮罩2係形成為以與前述基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向分割成複數枚的構成,將該分割後的蒸鍍遮罩2以前述橫向並排設置狀態附設在前述遮罩保持具6。 In the vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, the vapor deposition mask 2 is formed by dividing into a plurality of layers in a lateral direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, and the division is performed. The subsequent vapor deposition mask 2 is attached to the mask holder 6 in a state in which the aforementioned laterally side-by-side arrangement is provided.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第3項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,以與前述基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向並排設置複數前述蒸發源1的前述蒸發口部8,以按該一或複數蒸發口部8分別在對向狀態下覆蓋具有設有前述限制用開口部5的前述飛散限制部的前述遮罩保持具6的各限制用開口部5的方式,將前述蒸鍍遮罩2附設在遮罩保持具6的前述基板4側的端部。 Further, in the vapor deposition device of the third aspect of the invention, the evaporation port portion 8 of the plurality of evaporation sources 1 is arranged side by side in a direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, to press the one or The vapor deposition mask portion 8 covers the respective restriction openings 5 of the mask holder 6 having the scattering restriction portion of the restriction opening portion 5 in the opposing state, and the vapor deposition mask 2 is provided. An end portion of the mask holder 6 on the side of the substrate 4 is attached.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述遮罩保持具6具備有溫度控制機構9。 Further, in the vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, the mask holder 6 is provided with a temperature control mechanism 9.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中 ,形成為以下構成:前述遮罩保持具6係朝前述基板4的相對移動方向延伸存在,為了防止將前述蒸鍍遮罩2舖設在遮罩保持具6時因被賦予至蒸鍍遮罩2的張力所造成的遮罩保持具6的變形,將使舖設方向的遮罩保持具6的剛性提升的肋部24設在前述限制用開口部5間。 Further, regarding the vapor deposition device of claim 1, wherein The mask holder 6 is formed to extend in the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, and is applied to the vapor deposition mask 2 in order to prevent the vapor deposition mask 2 from being laid on the mask holder 6. The ribs 24 which are deformed by the tension of the mask holder 6 and which increase the rigidity of the mask holder 6 in the laying direction are provided between the restriction openings 5 .

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第9項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述遮罩保持具6的前述限制用開口部5間,設置朝前述基板4的相對移動方向延伸存在的前述肋部24,在該肋部24的前述基板4側前端面,設有將設在前述各限制用開口部5的前述蒸鍍遮罩2支承且接合的遮罩安裝支承面23。 In the vapor deposition device of the ninth aspect of the invention, the rib 24 extending in the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is provided between the restriction openings 5 of the mask holder 6 A mask mounting support surface 23 that supports and joins the vapor deposition mask 2 provided in each of the restriction opening portions 5 is provided on the front end surface of the rib portion 24 on the substrate 4 side.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第10項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,使用熔接來接合前述蒸鍍遮罩2與前述遮罩安裝支承面23。 Further, in the vapor deposition device of claim 10, the vapor deposition mask 2 and the mask mounting support surface 23 are joined by fusion bonding.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第11項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述熔接係使用雷射。 Further, in the vapor deposition device of claim 11, wherein the welding is performed using a laser.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第10項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,以與前述基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向分割成複數枚的蒸鍍遮罩2係在前述遮罩安裝支承面23相接合。 In the vapor deposition device of claim 10, the vapor deposition mask 2 is divided into a plurality of vapor deposition masks 2 in a lateral direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, and is attached to the mask mounting support surface 23 Engaged.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述遮罩保持具6係將前述限制用開口部5的形狀,形成為前述蒸發源1側的開口面積小於前述基板4側的開口面積的形狀。 In the vapor deposition device of the first aspect of the invention, the mask holder 6 has a shape in which the opening portion 5 is formed such that an opening area on the side of the evaporation source 1 is smaller than a side of the substrate 4 The shape of the opening area.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,形成為以下構成:以與前述基板4的前述相對移動方向呈正交的橫向並排設置複數的前述各遮罩開口部3係朝前述相對移動方向形成一個長形開縫狀開口部,或將複數遮罩開口部3朝前述相對移動方向並排設置,成為朝前述相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向為寬幅狹窄的開縫狀,將該遮罩開口部3的相對移動方向的總開口長,與前述限制用開口部5的中央部相比,以離前述橫向愈遠則愈長的方式進行設定。 Further, the vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention is characterized in that the plurality of mask openings 3 are arranged side by side in a lateral direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, The long moving slit-shaped opening portion is formed in the relative moving direction, or the plurality of mask opening portions 3 are arranged side by side in the relative moving direction, so as to be elongated in the relative moving direction and orthogonal to the lateral direction. In the narrow slit shape, the total opening length in the relative movement direction of the mask opening portion 3 is set to be longer as the distance from the lateral direction is longer than the central portion of the restriction opening portion 5.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述蒸鍍遮罩2的前述基板4側配設有膜厚補正板29,其係閉塞前述遮罩開口部3的一部分來設定前述各遮罩開口部3的開口範圍。 Further, in the vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, the film thickness correction plate 29 is disposed on the substrate 4 side of the vapor deposition mask 2, and a part of the mask opening portion 3 is closed. The opening range of each of the mask openings 3 is set.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,決定被蒸鍍在前述基板4的成膜圖案的前述蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3之與前述基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的形成間隔Mpx,係若將前述基板4與前述蒸鍍遮罩2的間隙設為G、前述蒸鍍遮罩2與前述蒸發口部8的距離設為TS、前述成膜圖案之與基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的形成間隔設為Px時,以下列式(1)表示,設定為比成膜圖案形成間隔Px更為狹窄,前述蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3之與前述基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的開口尺寸Mx,係若將前述基板4與前述蒸鍍遮罩2的間隙設為G、前述蒸鍍遮罩2與前述蒸發口部8的 距離設為TS、前述蒸鍍膜的成膜圖案的成膜寬幅設為P時,以下列式(2)表示,設定為比前述蒸鍍膜的成膜圖案幅P更為寬廣。 In the vapor deposition device of the first aspect of the invention, the relative movement of the mask opening 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2 deposited on the film formation pattern of the substrate 4 with the substrate 4 is determined. The direction in which the directions are orthogonal to each other is a gap Mpx in which the gap between the substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 is G, and the distance between the vapor deposition mask 2 and the evaporation port portion 8 is TS, and the above-described When the formation interval of the film pattern in the lateral direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is Px, it is represented by the following formula (1), and is set to be narrower than the film formation pattern forming interval Px, and the vapor deposition mask 2 is formed. The opening size Mx of the mask opening 3 that is orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is such that the gap between the substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 is G, and the vapor deposition mask 2 With the aforementioned evaporation port portion 8 When the film formation width of the film formation pattern of the vapor deposition film is set to be TS, the film formation pattern of the vapor deposition film is represented by the following formula (2), and is set to be wider than the film formation pattern P of the vapor deposition film.

[數1]MPx=Px{α/(1+α)}α=TS/G………(1) [Number 1] MPx = Px {α / (1 + α)} α = TS / G...... (1)

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第8項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述蒸鍍遮罩2的前述基板4側的表面,在前述遮罩開口部3的周圍或該遮罩開口部3間,配設使得熱交換而進行溫度控制的媒體流通的媒體路或前述熱管,在前述蒸鍍遮罩2設有前述溫度控制機構9。 In the vapor deposition device of the eighth aspect of the invention, in the surface of the vapor deposition mask 2 on the side of the substrate 4, between the periphery of the mask opening 3 or the mask opening 3, A media path or a heat pipe through which a medium for performing temperature control by heat exchange flows is disposed, and the temperature control mechanism 9 is provided in the vapor deposition mask 2.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述蒸發源1的前述蒸發口部8係形成為朝前述基板4的相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向為寬幅狹窄的開縫狀。 In the vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, the evaporation port portion 8 of the evaporation source 1 is formed to have an elongated shape toward the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 and a lateral direction orthogonal thereto. Wide narrow slits.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,形成為以下構成:前述基板4與前述蒸鍍遮罩2在分離狀態下進行蒸鍍,藉由該蒸鍍遮罩2而在基板4形成成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜時,該蒸鍍膜的側端傾斜部分亦即陰影SH,係若將前述基板4與前述蒸鍍遮罩2的間隙設為G、前述蒸發口部8的前述橫向的開口寬幅設為 x、該蒸發口 部8與前述蒸鍍遮罩2的距離設為TS時,以下列式(3)表示,以該陰影SH不會到達與鄰接蒸鍍膜的間隔PP的方式,將前述間隙G設定為較大,將前述蒸發口部8的前述開口寬幅 x設定為較小。 In the vapor deposition device of the first aspect of the invention, the vapor deposition device 2 and the vapor deposition mask 2 are vapor-deposited in a separated state, and the vapor deposition mask 2 is used. When the vapor deposition film of the film formation pattern is formed on the substrate 4, the side end inclined portion of the vapor deposition film is hatched SH, and the gap between the substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 is G, and the evaporation port portion 8 is the aforementioned. Horizontal opening width is set to x. When the distance between the evaporation port portion 8 and the vapor deposition mask 2 is TS, it is expressed by the following formula (3), and the gap G is not formed so as not to reach the interval PP adjacent to the vapor deposition film. Set to be larger, the aforementioned opening width of the evaporation port portion 8 x is set to be smaller.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,以蝕刻加工來形成前述蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3。 Further, in the vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, the mask opening portion 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2 is formed by etching.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述蒸鍍遮罩2係由Ni或Ni與Fe的合金所構成。 The vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the vapor deposition mask 2 is made of Ni or an alloy of Ni and Fe.

此外,關於如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,將前述成膜材料形成為有機材料。 Further, in the vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, the film forming material is formed as an organic material.

此外,關於一種蒸鍍方法,其特徵為:使用如前述申請專利範圍第1項至第23項中任一項之蒸鍍裝置,在前述基板4上形成藉由前述蒸鍍遮罩2所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜。 Further, a vapor deposition method is characterized in that the vapor deposition device according to any one of the above-mentioned first to twenty-thirdth aspects of the present invention is formed on the substrate 4 by the vapor deposition mask 2 A vapor deposited film of a film formation pattern.

本發明係構成為如上所述,因此成為一種蒸鍍裝置及蒸鍍方法,其係伴隨著基板的大型化,無須使蒸鍍遮罩同等地大型化,即使為比基板更為小型的蒸鍍遮罩,亦使基板在分離狀態下作相對移動,而可大範圍地將藉由蒸鍍遮罩所致之成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜進行蒸鍍,而且保持在分離狀 態下作相對移動,藉此不僅構造簡易,且可效率佳且快速地進行蒸鍍,此外,形成為即使在保持分離狀態下,亦由於將限制用開口部設在蒸發源與蒸鍍遮罩之間,限制蒸發粒子的飛散方向而使來自鄰接或分離位置的蒸發口部的蒸發粒子不會通過而防止成膜圖案重疊,並且使蒸鍍遮罩接觸具有設有該限制用開口部的飛散限制部的遮罩保持具來作附設的構成,在作為使基板與蒸鍍遮罩在分離狀態下作相對移動的構成的同時,可進行高精度的蒸鍍,可藉由朝相對移動方向加長蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部,來提高蒸鍍率。 Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is a vapor deposition device and a vapor deposition method, and it is not necessary to increase the size of the vapor deposition mask in accordance with the increase in size of the substrate, and it is even smaller than the substrate. The mask also allows the substrate to be relatively moved in a separated state, and the vapor deposited film of the film formation pattern by the vapor deposition mask can be vapor-deposited in a wide range and kept in a separated state. In the state of being relatively moved, not only is the structure simple, but also vapor deposition can be performed efficiently and quickly, and the opening portion for restriction is provided in the evaporation source and the vapor deposition mask even when the separation state is maintained. Between the restrictions, the scattering direction of the evaporating particles is restricted so that the evaporating particles from the evaporating port portion at the adjacent or separated position do not pass, and the film forming pattern is prevented from overlapping, and the vapor deposition mask is brought into contact with the scattering portion provided with the opening portion for the restriction. The mask holder of the regulating portion is configured to be attached, and the substrate and the vapor deposition mask are relatively moved in a separated state, and high-precision vapor deposition can be performed, which can be lengthened by moving in the relative movement direction. The mask opening of the mask is vapor-deposited to increase the vapor deposition rate.

尤其在製造有機EL元件時,可對應基板大型化,亦可精度佳地進行有機發光層的蒸鍍,亦可防止因遮罩接觸而造成基板、蒸鍍遮罩、蒸鍍膜的損傷,藉由小於基板的蒸鍍遮罩,成為可實現更高精度的蒸鍍的有機EL元件製造用的蒸鍍裝置及蒸鍍方法。 In particular, when manufacturing an organic EL device, it is possible to increase the size of the substrate, and to perform vapor deposition of the organic light-emitting layer with high precision, and to prevent damage to the substrate, the vapor deposition mask, and the vapor deposition film due to the contact of the mask. The vapor deposition mask which is smaller than the vapor deposition mask of the substrate is a vapor deposition device and a vapor deposition method for producing an organic EL element capable of achieving higher-precision vapor deposition.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第2項之發明中,本發明之作用/效果更加良好發揮,成為實用性更為優異的蒸鍍裝置。 Further, in the invention of the second aspect of the patent application, the action and effect of the present invention are further improved, and the vapor deposition device is more excellent in practical use.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第3、4項之發明中,將蒸鍍遮罩在離蒸發源最遠的基板側的端部附設在遮罩保持具,因此可更加抑制來自蒸發源的輻射熱的入射,此外,對蒸鍍遮罩賦予熱應力以上的張力,藉此被安定地維持。 Further, in the invention of the third and fourth aspects of the patent application, the vapor deposition mask is attached to the mask holder at the end on the substrate side farthest from the evaporation source, so that the radiant heat from the evaporation source can be more suppressed. In addition, the vapor deposition mask is given a tension higher than a thermal stress, thereby being stably maintained.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第5項之發明中,由於對於蒸鍍遮罩以基板的相對移動方向賦予張力,因此蒸鍍遮罩 撓曲的情形會消失,因撓曲所產生的成膜誤差亦會消失。 Further, in the invention of claim 5, since the vapor deposition mask is given tension in the relative moving direction of the substrate, the vapor deposition mask is provided. The deflection will disappear and the filming error caused by the deflection will disappear.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第6項之發明中,即使為分割成複數枚的較小蒸鍍遮罩,亦可成膜在大型的基板,因此可輕易作成蒸鍍遮罩。 Further, in the invention of the sixth aspect of the patent application, even if it is divided into a plurality of smaller vapor deposition masks, it can be formed on a large-sized substrate, so that a vapor deposition mask can be easily formed.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第7項之發明中,根據各蒸發口部的膜厚分布特性,以在每個該蒸鍍領域達成均一化的方式,可構成為並排設置個別設定遮罩開口部的蒸鍍遮罩,或個別更換該等蒸鍍遮罩等,實用性更為優異。 Further, in the invention of the seventh aspect of the invention, according to the film thickness distribution characteristics of the respective evaporation ports, it is possible to form the mask openings individually in a row so as to achieve uniformity in each of the vapor deposition fields. The vapor deposition mask or the individual replacement of the vapor deposition masks is more practical.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第8項之發明中,藉由在遮罩保持具設置溫度控制機構,抑制來自蒸發源的輻射熱入射至蒸鍍遮罩,可將蒸鍍遮罩的溫度保持為一定,而且可防止遮罩保持具熱膨脹,被附設在遮罩保持具的蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部的位置發生偏移、成膜圖案位置發生偏移的情形。 Further, in the invention of claim 8, the temperature of the vapor deposition mask can be kept constant by suppressing the radiant heat from the evaporation source from entering the vapor deposition mask by providing the temperature control mechanism in the mask holder. Further, it is possible to prevent the mask from being thermally expanded, and the position of the mask opening attached to the vapor deposition mask of the mask holder is shifted, and the position of the film formation pattern is shifted.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第9、10項之發明中,藉由朝基板的相對移動方向延伸存在所設置的肋部,可防止因蒸鍍遮罩的張力而造成遮罩保持具的變形,並且可維持蒸鍍遮罩的張力,而且,在該肋部的前端面設置遮罩安裝支承面,藉此強固地進行蒸鍍遮罩對遮罩保持具的支承、接合。 Further, in the inventions of the ninth and tenth aspects of the patent application, by providing the ribs extending in the relative movement direction of the substrate, deformation of the mask holder due to the tension of the vapor deposition mask can be prevented. Further, the tension of the vapor deposition mask can be maintained, and a mask mounting support surface is provided on the front end surface of the rib, whereby the vapor deposition mask can be strongly supported and joined to the mask holder.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第11項之發明中,藉由使用熔接,可將蒸鍍遮罩與遮罩安裝支承面的接合強固地接合。 Further, in the invention of the eleventh aspect of the patent application, by the use of welding, the bonding of the vapor deposition mask to the mask mounting support surface can be strongly bonded.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第12項之發明中,藉由如 申請專利範圍第11項記載之在熔接使用雷射,在小面積的遮罩安裝支承面亦可熔接蒸鍍遮罩。 Further, in the invention of claim 12 of the patent application, by In the eleventh application of the patent application, the laser is used for welding, and the vapor deposition mask can be welded to the small-surface mask mounting surface.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第13項之發明中,即使在將蒸鍍遮罩分割複數而構成時,亦以遮罩安裝支承面抵對二個蒸鍍遮罩來進行接合,藉此可將蒸鍍遮罩彼此無間隙地且強固地接合在遮罩保持具。 Further, in the invention of claim 13, in the case where the vapor deposition mask is divided into a plurality of layers, the mask mounting surface is bonded to the two vapor deposition masks, whereby the bonding can be performed. The vapor deposition masks are strongly bonded to the mask holder without gaps.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第14項之發明中,將遮罩保持具的限制用開口部的形狀形成為蒸發源側的開口面積小於基板側的開口面積的形狀,藉此在限制用開口部的蒸發源側可捕捉更多的由蒸發源所蒸發的成膜材料的蒸發粒子,可減低附著在限制用開口部側面的成膜材料,輕易地進行交換遮罩保持具後所附著的成膜材料的剝離、回收。 Further, in the invention of the fourteenth aspect of the invention, the shape of the opening for the mask holder is such that the opening area on the evaporation source side is smaller than the opening area on the substrate side, whereby the opening portion for restriction is formed. The evaporation source side can capture more evaporating particles of the film-forming material evaporated by the evaporation source, and can reduce the film-forming material adhering to the side surface of the restriction opening portion, and can easily perform film deposition after the exchange of the mask holder. Peeling and recycling of materials.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第15項之發明中,藉由基板的相對移動方向來形成依蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部的橫向配列所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜,但是該蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部係將朝基板的相對移動方向為長形的總開口長,設定為橫向離限制用開口部的中央部(例如與蒸發口部相對向的位置)愈遠則愈長,因此朝橫向愈遠則蒸鍍率愈低,但是由於對應此而開口長變長,可使膜厚成為均一。 Further, in the invention of claim 15, the vapor deposition film of the film formation pattern determined by the lateral arrangement of the mask openings of the vapor deposition mask is formed by the relative movement direction of the substrate, but the vapor deposition is performed. The mask opening portion of the mask has a total opening length which is elongated toward the relative movement direction of the substrate, and is set to be longer as the lateral portion is away from the central portion of the restriction opening portion (for example, a position facing the evaporation opening portion) Therefore, the farther the lateral direction is, the lower the vapor deposition rate is. However, since the opening length becomes longer, the film thickness can be made uniform.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第16項之發明中,將蒸鍍遮罩接合在遮罩保持具後,必須進行膜厚補正時,藉由在基板側配設補正板,未交換蒸鍍遮罩,即可使膜厚成為均一,而且亦可從一開始即使用同一開縫長的蒸鍍遮罩而以補正板來調整膜厚。 Further, in the invention of claim 16, in the case where the vapor deposition mask is bonded to the mask holder, when the film thickness correction is necessary, the correction plate is disposed on the substrate side, and the vapor deposition mask is not exchanged. The film thickness can be made uniform, and the film thickness can be adjusted by correcting the plate from the beginning by using the same slit length vapor deposition mask.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第17項之發明中,決定被蒸鍍在前述基板的成膜圖案的前述蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部之與前述基板的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的形成間隔,係以:前述基板與前述蒸鍍遮罩的間隙、前述蒸鍍遮罩與前述蒸發口部的距離、及前述蒸鍍膜的成膜圖案來決定,設定為比前述蒸鍍膜的成膜圖案更為狹窄,前述蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部之與前述基板的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的開口尺寸(遮罩開口寬幅)係以:前述基板與前述蒸鍍遮罩的間隙、前述蒸鍍遮罩與前述蒸發口部的距離、及前述蒸鍍膜的成膜圖案中的開口寬幅來決定,設定為比前述蒸鍍膜的成膜圖案幅更為寬廣,藉此即使基板與蒸鍍遮罩相分離且在該等間存在間隙,亦使成膜圖案的位置發生偏移、或成膜圖案的寬幅發生偏移的情形消失,而可使成膜圖案的形成精度為更高精度。 Further, in the invention of claim 17, the mask opening of the vapor deposition mask deposited on the film formation pattern of the substrate is determined to be orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate. The gap between the substrate and the vapor deposition mask, the distance between the vapor deposition mask and the evaporation port portion, and the film formation pattern of the vapor deposition film are determined to be formed by film formation of the vapor deposition film. The pattern is more narrow, and the opening size of the mask opening of the vapor deposition mask that is orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate (the width of the mask opening) is such that the substrate and the vapor deposition mask are The gap, the distance between the vapor deposition mask and the evaporation port portion, and the width of the opening in the film formation pattern of the vapor deposition film are determined to be wider than the film formation pattern of the vapor deposition film, thereby even the substrate Separating from the vapor deposition mask and having a gap therebetween, the position of the film formation pattern is shifted, or the width of the film formation pattern is shifted, and the formation precision of the film formation pattern can be made More precise.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第18項之發明中,由於將蒸鍍遮罩本身進行溫度控制,因此效率佳,而且例如另外在前述遮罩保持具亦設置溫度控制機構,藉此使溫度保持功能更加提升,此外,可利用基板與蒸鍍遮罩的分離部分(間隙),設置構成溫度控制機構的一部分的媒體路或熱管,因此可確保媒體路或熱管的佈局的自由度。 Further, in the invention of claim 18, since the vapor deposition mask itself is temperature-controlled, it is excellent in efficiency, and, for example, a temperature control mechanism is additionally provided in the above-mentioned mask holder, thereby maintaining the temperature maintaining function. Further, it is possible to provide a medium path or a heat pipe constituting a part of the temperature control mechanism by using a separation portion (gap) between the substrate and the vapor deposition mask, thereby ensuring the degree of freedom in layout of the media path or the heat pipe.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第19項之發明中,藉由縮窄蒸發源的蒸發口部的開口寬幅,可抑制因基板與蒸鍍遮罩的間隙所產生(亦依該間隙的大小、蒸發口部與蒸鍍遮罩的距離而改變)的前述成膜圖案的陰影(蒸鍍膜的側端 傾斜部分的突出量),而且,藉由朝相對移動方向加長蒸發口部的開口長,可提高蒸發率。 Further, in the invention of claim 19, by narrowing the opening width of the evaporation opening of the evaporation source, the gap between the substrate and the vapor deposition mask can be suppressed (depending on the size of the gap, The shadow of the aforementioned film formation pattern (changed by the distance between the evaporation port and the vapor deposition mask) (the side end of the vapor deposition film) The amount of protrusion of the inclined portion is increased, and the evaporation rate can be increased by lengthening the opening length of the evaporation port portion in the relative movement direction.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第20項之發明中,藉由縮窄蒸發口部的開口寬幅,例如在將RGB的發光層依序進行成膜時,可防止產生到達鄰接蒸鍍圖案(鄰接像素)的陰影,而且如上所示藉由縮窄蒸發口部的開口寬幅,可將基板與蒸鍍遮罩的間隙取得較大,可將前述限制用開口部間的遮罩安裝支承面取得較寬廣,或可在蒸鍍遮罩本身設置溫度控制機構等成為更為優異的蒸鍍裝置。 Further, in the invention of claim 20, by narrowing the opening width of the evaporation opening portion, for example, when the RGB light-emitting layers are sequentially formed into a film, generation of the adjacent vapor deposition pattern can be prevented from occurring (adjacent The shadow of the pixel can be made larger by narrowing the opening width of the evaporation opening as described above, and the gap between the substrate and the vapor deposition mask can be made large, and the mask mounting surface between the restriction openings can be obtained. It is wider, or a temperature control mechanism such as a temperature control mechanism can be provided in the vapor deposition mask itself to become a more excellent vapor deposition device.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第21項之發明中,若以蝕刻加工形成蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部時,遮罩開口部係即使使用線膨脹係數小的材料,亦可精度佳地形成蒸鍍遮罩。 Further, in the invention of claim 21, when the mask opening of the vapor deposition mask is formed by etching, the mask opening portion can be formed with high precision even if a material having a small coefficient of linear expansion is used. Evaporation mask.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第22項之發明中,藉由以Ni或Ni與Fe的合金構成蒸鍍遮罩,可形成成形性佳、低熱膨脹率的蒸鍍遮罩。 Further, in the invention of claim 22, the vapor deposition mask having a good formability and a low thermal expansion coefficient can be formed by forming a vapor deposition mask with an alloy of Ni or Ni and Fe.

此外,在如申請專利範圍第23項之發明中,形成為有機材料的蒸發裝置,實用性更加優異。此外,在如申請專利範圍第24項之發明中,成為發揮前述作用/效果的優異蒸鍍方法。 Further, in the invention of claim 23, the evaporation device formed as an organic material is more excellent in practicability. Further, in the invention of claim 24, it is an excellent vapor deposition method which exhibits the above-described effects and effects.

根據圖示,顯示本發明之作用,簡單說明被認為適合之本發明之實施形態。 The effects of the present invention are shown in the drawings, and the embodiments of the present invention which are considered to be suitable are briefly described.

在第1圖中,由蒸發源1所蒸發的成膜材料係通過作 為飛散限制部所構成的遮罩保持具6的限制用開口部5,並且透過蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3而堆積在基板4上,在基板4上形成藉由該蒸鍍遮罩2所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜。 In Fig. 1, the film-forming material evaporated by the evaporation source 1 is passed through The restriction opening 5 of the mask holder 6 which is formed by the scattering restricting portion is deposited on the substrate 4 through the mask opening 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2, and is formed on the substrate 4 by the vapor deposition. A vapor deposited film of a film formation pattern determined by the cover 2.

此時,將前述基板4與前述蒸鍍遮罩2配設成分離狀態,相對於前述蒸鍍遮罩2或前述蒸發源1在保持該分離狀態下以相對移動自如的方式構成該基板4,使該基板4作相對移動,藉此以比蒸鍍遮罩2本身更為寬廣的範圍,在基板4上形成藉由該蒸鍍遮罩2所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜。 At this time, the substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 are disposed in a separated state, and the substrate 4 is configured to be relatively movable with respect to the vapor deposition mask 2 or the evaporation source 1 while maintaining the separation state. By moving the substrate 4 in a relatively wide range, a vapor deposition film of a film formation pattern determined by the vapor deposition mask 2 is formed on the substrate 4 in a wider range than the vapor deposition mask 2 itself.

此外,在該蒸鍍遮罩2與蒸發源1之間設置遮罩保持具6,該遮罩保持具6具有設有用以限制由蒸發源1所蒸發的成膜材料的蒸發粒子的飛散方向的前述限制用開口部5的飛散限制部,藉由限制用開口部5,使來自相鄰或分離位置的蒸發口部8的蒸發粒子不會通過,即使蒸鍍遮罩2與基板4處於分離狀態,亦防止成膜圖案相重疊。 Further, a mask holder 6 is provided between the vapor deposition mask 2 and the evaporation source 1, and the mask holder 6 is provided with a scattering direction for restricting evaporation particles of the film forming material evaporated by the evaporation source 1. In the scattering restricting portion of the restricting opening portion 5, the evaporating particles from the adjacent evaporating port portion 8 at the separation position are not passed through the restricting opening portion 5, even if the vapor deposition mask 2 and the substrate 4 are separated. Also prevents the film formation patterns from overlapping.

此外,另外形成為使蒸鍍遮罩2接合附設在構成該飛散限制部的遮罩保持具6的構成,因此抑制來自前述蒸發源1的熱入射而抑制遮罩保持具6或蒸鍍遮罩2的溫度上升,此外,即使蒸鍍遮罩2與基板4呈分離狀態,亦因與該遮罩保持具6相接合,蒸鍍遮罩2的熱會傳導至遮罩保持具6,因此將蒸鍍遮罩2保持為一定溫度的溫度保持功能會提升。 In addition, since the vapor deposition mask 2 is joined to the mask holder 6 constituting the scattering regulation portion, the heat from the evaporation source 1 is suppressed to suppress the mask holder 6 or the vapor deposition mask. The temperature of 2 increases, and even if the vapor deposition mask 2 is separated from the substrate 4, the heat of the vapor deposition mask 2 is transmitted to the mask holder 6 due to the bonding with the mask holder 6. The temperature retention function of the vapor deposition mask 2 to maintain a certain temperature is improved.

此外,另外例如若視需要而在該遮罩保持具6或蒸鍍 遮罩2的至少一方設置保持蒸鍍遮罩2的溫度的溫度控制機構,則前述遮罩保持具6或蒸鍍遮罩2的溫度上升更加被抑制,將蒸鍍遮罩2保持為一定溫度的溫度保持功能更加提升。 In addition, for example, if necessary, in the mask holder 6 or evaporation When at least one of the masks 2 is provided with a temperature control mechanism that maintains the temperature of the vapor deposition mask 2, the temperature rise of the mask holder 6 or the vapor deposition mask 2 is further suppressed, and the vapor deposition mask 2 is maintained at a constant temperature. The temperature retention function is further enhanced.

因此,具有該飛散限制部的遮罩保持具6係在達成蒸發粒子飛散方向的限制功能的同時,亦達成溫度保持功能,可抑制蒸鍍遮罩2的溫度上升,且將蒸鍍遮罩2保持為一定溫度,而亦不易發生因熱所造成的蒸鍍遮罩2的變形。 Therefore, the mask holder 6 having the scattering restricting portion achieves the function of restricting the scattering of the evaporating particles, and also achieves the temperature maintaining function, thereby suppressing the temperature rise of the vapor deposition mask 2 and the vapor deposition mask 2 The temperature is maintained at a constant temperature, and deformation of the vapor deposition mask 2 due to heat is less likely to occur.

因此,相對於蒸鍍遮罩2、附設有該蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩保持具6及蒸發源1,在保持與該蒸鍍遮罩2的分離狀態下使基板4作相對移動,藉此以該相對移動方向連續形成藉由蒸鍍遮罩2所造成的前述成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜,即使為小於基板4的蒸鍍遮罩2,亦以大範圍形成蒸鍍膜,而且因來自相鄰或分離位置的蒸發口部8的入射而造成成膜圖案的重疊、或因熱所造成的變形等均充分被抑制,而形成為可進行高精度蒸鍍的蒸鍍裝置。 Therefore, with respect to the vapor deposition mask 2, the mask holder 6 and the evaporation source 1 to which the vapor deposition mask 2 is attached, the substrate 4 is relatively moved while being held in a separated state from the vapor deposition mask 2, In this case, the vapor deposition film of the film formation pattern formed by the vapor deposition mask 2 is continuously formed in the relative movement direction, and even if it is smaller than the vapor deposition mask 2 of the substrate 4, the vapor deposition film is formed in a wide range, and The deposition of the evaporation port portion 8 at the adjacent or separated position causes the deposition of the film formation pattern or the deformation due to heat to be sufficiently suppressed, and is formed into a vapor deposition device capable of performing high-precision vapor deposition.

此外,將蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3,以朝向與基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向並排設置,在一個開縫狀開口部形成各遮罩開口部3,或朝向前述相對移動方向並排設置複數開口部,而構成為朝該相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向為寬幅狹窄的開縫狀,藉此形成為作為在分離狀態下使基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2作相對移動的構成的同時,可進行高精度的蒸鍍,且如上所示將蒸鍍遮罩2的 遮罩開口部3朝相對移動方向加長,藉此可提高蒸鍍率的蒸鍍裝置及蒸鍍方法。 Further, the mask openings 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2 are arranged side by side in the lateral direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, and the mask openings 3 are formed in one slit-like opening portion, or toward the aforementioned A plurality of openings are arranged side by side in the moving direction, and are formed in a slit shape which is elongated in the direction of the relative movement and which is orthogonal to the lateral direction, thereby forming the substrate 4 in the separated state. The vapor deposition mask 2 is configured to move relative to each other while performing high-precision vapor deposition, and the vapor deposition mask 2 is as shown above. The mask opening portion 3 is elongated in the relative movement direction, whereby the vapor deposition device and the vapor deposition method can be improved.

[實施例] [Examples]

根據圖示,說明本發明之具體實施例。 Specific embodiments of the invention are described in accordance with the drawings.

第1圖係概略裝置的全體圖。 Fig. 1 is a general view of a schematic device.

本實施例係構成為:在設為減壓環境氣體的蒸鍍室7內配設:收納有成膜材料(例如供有機EL裝置製造用的有機材料)的蒸發源1;及設有供由該蒸發源1之並列設置複數個的蒸發口部8所蒸發的前述成膜材料的蒸發粒子通過的遮罩開口部3的前述蒸鍍遮罩2,由前述複數蒸發口部8所飛散的蒸發粒子通過前述遮罩開口部3而堆積在與該蒸鍍遮罩2呈分離狀態進行對位的基板4,藉由該蒸鍍遮罩2所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜形成在該基板4上,且構成為:在該基板4與蒸發源1之間配設遮罩保持具6,該遮罩保持具構成設有使來自相鄰或分離位置的蒸發口部8的蒸發粒子不會通過的限制用開口部5的飛散限制部,使與基板4呈分離狀態所配設的前述蒸鍍遮罩2接合而附設在該遮罩保持具6,相對於附設有蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩保持具6及蒸發源1,在保持與蒸鍍遮罩2的分離狀態下以相對移動自如的方式構成基板4,藉由該相對移動方向,以比蒸鍍遮罩2更大範圍地在基板4上形成藉由該蒸鍍遮罩2所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜。 In the present embodiment, an evaporation source 1 in which a film forming material (for example, an organic material for manufacturing an organic EL device) is housed is disposed in a vapor deposition chamber 7 which is a reduced-pressure atmosphere gas; The evaporation source 1 is provided with a plurality of vapor deposition masks 2 of the mask opening 3 through which the evaporation particles of the film formation material evaporate from the evaporation port portion 8 are arranged in parallel, and evaporation by the plurality of evaporation ports 8 The particles are deposited on the substrate 4 in a state of being separated from the vapor deposition mask 2 by the mask opening 3, and a vapor deposition film of a film formation pattern determined by the vapor deposition mask 2 is formed on the substrate 4. Further, a mask holder 6 is disposed between the substrate 4 and the evaporation source 1, and the mask holder is configured to prevent evaporating particles from passing from the adjacent or separated position of the evaporation port portion 8 from passing through. The scattering regulating portion of the opening portion 5 is joined to the vapor deposition mask 2 disposed in a state of being separated from the substrate 4, and is attached to the mask holder 6 so as to be shielded from the vapor deposition mask 2 The cover holder 6 and the evaporation source 1 are relatively moved while being kept separated from the vapor deposition mask 2 The substrate 4 is movably formed, and a vapor deposition film of a film formation pattern determined by the vapor deposition mask 2 is formed on the substrate 4 in a larger range than the vapor deposition mask 2 by the relative movement direction.

亦即,形成為藉由來自複數蒸發口部8的蒸發粒子來 進行蒸鍍的構成,構成為:可蒸鍍在大面積的基板4,並且藉由限制用開口部5來防止來自相鄰或分離位置的蒸發口部8的入射,而使得即使蒸鍍遮罩2與基板4處於分離狀態,亦防止成膜圖案相重疊。 That is, it is formed by evaporating particles from the plurality of evaporation ports 8 The vapor deposition is configured to be vapor-deposited on the substrate 4 having a large area, and the opening portion 5 is restricted to prevent incidence of the evaporation port portion 8 from the adjacent or separated position, so that even the vapor deposition mask 2 is in a separated state from the substrate 4, and also prevents the film formation patterns from overlapping.

此外,在本實施例中,亦可並排設置複數蒸發源1而並排設置各蒸發口部8,但是形成為在一個橫長的蒸發源1並排設置複數蒸發口部8的構成,由供前述成膜材料所加熱的蒸發粒子發生部26、及使由該蒸發粒子發生部26所發生的前述蒸發粒子擴散而將壓力均一化的橫長擴散部27來構成前述蒸發源1,在該橫長擴散部27以前述橫向並排設置複數個前述蒸發口部8。若進一步說明,例如在藉由自動坩堝交換機構而交換自如的蒸發粒子發生部26(坩堝26)收納成膜材料,設置使在該坩堝26被加熱而蒸發的蒸發粒子暫時停留而將壓力均一化的橫長形的前述橫長擴散部27,在該橫長擴散部27的上部,沿著橫向並排設置多數個朝相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向如前所述為寬幅狹窄的開縫狀開口部而配設多數個前述蒸發口部8。 Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of evaporation sources 1 may be arranged side by side and the respective evaporation ports 8 may be arranged side by side, but a configuration in which a plurality of evaporation ports 8 are arranged side by side in one horizontally long evaporation source 1 is provided. The evaporating particle generating portion 26 heated by the film material and the horizontally long diffusing portion 27 that diffuses the evaporating particles generated by the evaporating particle generating portion 26 to uniformize the pressure constitute the evaporation source 1, and the horizontally long diffusion The portion 27 is provided with a plurality of the above-described evaporation port portions 8 side by side in the lateral direction. Further, for example, the evaporating particle generating unit 26 (坩埚26), which is exchanged by the automatic enthalpy switching mechanism, accommodates the film forming material, and the evaporating particles which are heated and evaporated by the crucible 26 are temporarily stopped to uniformize the pressure. The horizontally long diffusing portion 27 of the horizontally long shape is provided in the upper portion of the horizontally long diffusing portion 27, and a plurality of laterally elongated directions are formed along the lateral direction, and the lateral direction orthogonal thereto is wide as described above. A plurality of the above-described evaporation ports 8 are disposed in a narrow slit-shaped opening.

此外,將朝橫向並排設置的各蒸發口部8設在朝前述蒸發源1的前述橫長擴散部27突出的導入部28的前端,在該導入部28的周圍或導入部28間配設有將蒸發源1的熱遮斷的熱遮斷部19。 Further, each of the evaporation port portions 8 arranged side by side in the lateral direction is provided at the front end of the introduction portion 28 that protrudes toward the horizontally long diffusion portion 27 of the evaporation source 1, and is disposed around the introduction portion 28 or between the introduction portions 28. The heat blocking portion 19 that blocks the heat of the evaporation source 1 is blocked.

該熱遮斷部19為將熱遮蔽者即可,本實施例係採用冷卻板9D,具有供給冷卻媒體的媒體路,設置冷卻媒體 一面剝奪來自蒸發源1的熱一面通過媒體路而將該熱作交換的熱交換部20D,來提高熱遮蔽效果。 The thermal blocking portion 19 may be a heat shielder. In the present embodiment, a cooling plate 9D is used, and a media path for supplying a cooling medium is provided, and a cooling medium is provided. The heat-exchange portion 20D that exchanges the heat through the media path while depriving the heat from the evaporation source 1 improves the heat shielding effect.

此外,在成膜中蒸發粒子接連地附著在蒸鍍遮罩2或遮罩保持具6,若長時間使用,會有對成膜圖案造成影響之虞,因此在真空腔室7透過未圖示的閘閥並排設置交換室16,構成為由蒸鍍室7自由取出附設有蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩保持具6。此外,在前述交換室16具備有附蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩保持具6的洗淨機構,使所附著的成膜材料剝離,以材料回收機構將前述成膜材料回收且再利用,並且進行洗淨,俾以去除在成膜材料剝離後之附蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩保持具6的表面所殘留的成膜材料或微粒。此外,附蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩保持具6亦可構成為未將所附著的成膜材料進行剝離/回收,而以洗淨機構進行洗淨。 Further, in the film formation, the evaporated particles adhere to the vapor deposition mask 2 or the mask holder 6 in succession, and if used for a long period of time, the film formation pattern is affected, so that the vacuum chamber 7 passes through the unillustrated The gate valves are provided with the exchange chamber 16 side by side, and the mask holder 6 to which the vapor deposition mask 2 is attached is freely taken out from the vapor deposition chamber 7. Further, the exchange chamber 16 is provided with a cleaning mechanism for the mask holder 6 to which the vapor deposition mask 2 is attached, and the deposited film-forming material is peeled off, and the film-forming material is recovered and reused by the material recovery mechanism, and The film-forming material or fine particles remaining on the surface of the mask holder 6 to which the vapor deposition mask 2 is attached after the film-forming material is peeled off are removed. Further, the mask holder 6 to which the vapor deposition mask 2 is attached may be configured to be cleaned by a cleaning mechanism without peeling/removing the adhered film forming material.

此外,本實施例係在使用塑膠薄膜作為透明性基板4,以roll-to-roll方式來製造在該塑膠薄膜4上設有陰極、由有機物質所構成的複數發光層、及陽極層的有機EL顯示器的方法中,對於以真空蒸鍍方式來蒸鍍發光層時極為有效。 Further, in the present embodiment, a plastic film is used as the transparent substrate 4, and a composite of a cathode, a plurality of light-emitting layers composed of organic substances, and an anode layer is formed on the plastic film 4 by a roll-to-roll method. In the method of the EL display, it is extremely effective for vapor-depositing a light-emitting layer by a vacuum vapor deposition method.

第2圖係以橫向並排設置形成多數之朝基板4之相對移動方向呈長形的開縫狀的遮罩開口部3的蒸鍍遮罩的放大說明平面圖。 Fig. 2 is an enlarged plan view showing a vapor deposition mask in which a plurality of slit-shaped opening portions 3 which are elongated in the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 are formed side by side in the lateral direction.

蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3係形成為以與基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向並排設置多數個的構成,構成為具有朝向基板4的相對移動方向為長形的開口面積的開縫 狀。此外,蒸鍍遮罩2為了防止熱膨脹而使遮罩開口部3變形而未形成所希望的成膜圖案的情形,以由線膨脹係數較小的因瓦合金等由Fe與Ni所構成的合金來形成為宜。 The mask opening portion 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2 is formed so as to be arranged in a plurality of rows in the lateral direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, and is configured to have an opening area that is elongated toward the relative movement direction of the substrate 4. Slot shape. Further, in the vapor deposition mask 2, in order to prevent thermal expansion, the mask opening portion 3 is deformed to form a desired film formation pattern, and an alloy composed of Fe and Ni is formed of Invar or the like having a small coefficient of linear expansion. It is appropriate to form.

此外,構成為:在遮罩保持具6或蒸鍍遮罩2的至少一方設置溫度控制部9,俾以控制成保持蒸鍍遮罩2的溫度,即使蒸鍍遮罩2與基板4呈分離狀態,亦與該遮罩保持具6相接合,因此熱會傳導至遮罩保持具6,且構成為抑制蒸鍍遮罩2的溫度上升,蒸鍍遮罩2的溫度保持為一定,因此在蒸鍍遮罩2亦可使用與因瓦合金相比較為線膨脹係數較大但成形性較佳的鎳等。 Further, the temperature control unit 9 is provided in at least one of the mask holder 6 and the vapor deposition mask 2, and is controlled so as to maintain the temperature of the vapor deposition mask 2, even if the vapor deposition mask 2 is separated from the substrate 4. The state is also joined to the mask holder 6, so that heat is transmitted to the mask holder 6, and the temperature rise of the vapor deposition mask 2 is suppressed, and the temperature of the vapor deposition mask 2 is kept constant. As the vapor deposition mask 2, nickel or the like having a larger linear expansion coefficient but better formability than Invar may be used.

此外,為了將成膜材料高速率地蒸鍍在基板4,以遮罩開口部3的開口面積寬廣為佳,與基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的遮罩開口部3係由蒸發口部8所噴出的蒸發粒子必須入射至鄰接像素,因此開口寬幅受到限制。本實施例係成膜圖案成為朝基板4的相對移動方向為線狀的圖案,因此朝基板4的相對移動方向加長遮罩開口部3並不成問題,蒸鍍遮罩2具有朝基板4的相對移動方向為長形的開口部,可取得較長的相對移動成膜範圍,且可將膜厚成膜為較厚。 Further, in order to vapor-deposit the film-forming material on the substrate 4 at a high rate, it is preferable that the opening area of the opening portion 3 is wide, and the mask opening portion 3 which is orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is evaporated. The evaporating particles ejected from the mouth portion 8 must be incident on adjacent pixels, so the width of the opening is limited. In the present embodiment, the film formation pattern is a pattern in which the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is linear. Therefore, it is not a problem to lengthen the mask opening portion 3 in the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, and the vapor deposition mask 2 has a relative orientation toward the substrate 4. The moving direction is an elongated opening portion, a long relative movement film forming range can be obtained, and the film thickness can be formed into a thick film.

具體而言,遮罩開口部3的開口寬幅相同時的搬送成膜時的膜厚(Å)係以蒸鍍率(Å/s)/移動速度(mm/s)×蒸鍍遮罩開縫長(mm)表示。例如,將朝基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的蒸鍍遮罩開口寬幅Mx設為0.1mm,將基板4的相對移動方向的蒸鍍遮罩2的開縫長 My為10mm與100mm進行成膜的情形相比較。若共通將蒸發口部8相對向位置的蒸鍍率設為10Å/s,將移動速度設為1mm/s時,My為10mm時的膜厚為100Å,但是My為100mm時的膜厚為1000Å,可以相同移動速度,形成膜厚為10倍的蒸鍍膜。此外,若共通將所希望的膜厚設為400Å,將蒸發口部8相對向位置的蒸鍍率設為10Å/s時,My為10mm時的移動速度為0.25mm/s,但是My為100mm時的移動速度為2.5mm/s,可縮短生產加工時間(Tact Time)。 Specifically, when the width of the opening of the mask opening 3 is the same, the film thickness (Å) at the time of film formation is a vapor deposition rate (Å/s)/moving speed (mm/s) × evaporation mask opening. The seam length (mm) is indicated. For example, the vapor deposition mask opening width Mx which is orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is set to 0.1 mm, and the slit of the vapor deposition mask 2 in the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is long. My is compared with the case where film formation is performed at 10 mm and 100 mm. When the vapor deposition rate of the relative position of the evaporation port portion 8 is 10 Å/s in common, and the moving speed is 1 mm/s, the film thickness when My is 10 mm is 100 Å, but the film thickness when My is 100 mm is 1000 Å. At the same moving speed, a vapor deposited film having a film thickness of 10 times can be formed. Further, when the desired film thickness is 400 Å in common, the vapor deposition rate at the relative position of the evaporation port portion 8 is 10 Å/s, and the moving speed at 10 mm for My is 0.25 mm/s, but My is 100 mm. The moving speed is 2.5mm/s, which shortens the Tact Time.

此外,蒸鍍遮罩2的各列的遮罩開口部3係以形成為朝相對移動方向為長形的一個開縫狀開口部者,開口面積變得較大為佳。但是,亦可如第3圖所示,為提高蒸鍍遮罩2的剛性,該遮罩開口部3係使朝相對移動方向為長形的開縫開口部朝該方向散佈,以其彙總而言將各遮罩開口部3構成為朝基板4的相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向為寬幅狹窄的開縫狀,將該各開縫狀的遮罩開口部3的總開口長(總合開口面積)確保為較寬。但是,為了使像素內的膜厚分布成為均一,必須注意遮罩開口部3的形狀。 Further, the mask opening portion 3 of each row of the vapor deposition mask 2 is preferably formed into a slit-like opening portion which is elongated in the relative movement direction, and the opening area is preferably large. However, as shown in FIG. 3, in order to increase the rigidity of the vapor deposition mask 2, the mask opening 3 is formed so that the slit opening portion which is elongated in the relative movement direction is scattered in the direction. Each of the mask opening portions 3 is formed in a slit shape that is elongated toward the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 and that is orthogonal to the lateral direction, and the slit-shaped opening portion 3 of each slit-like portion is formed. The total opening length (total opening area) is ensured to be wider. However, in order to make the film thickness distribution in the pixel uniform, it is necessary to pay attention to the shape of the mask opening 3.

具體而言,在以蝕刻加工形成遮罩開口部3時,如第4圖所示,在遮罩開口部3形成內角R,一面進行前述相對移動一面蒸鍍時,線狀蒸鍍膜的兩端的膜厚會變薄,因此藉由使遮罩的板厚變薄,在蝕刻加工時所產生的內角R會變小。 Specifically, when the mask opening 3 is formed by etching, as shown in FIG. 4, when the inner corner R is formed in the mask opening 3, and the vapor deposition is performed while performing the relative movement, two of the linear vapor deposited films are formed. Since the film thickness of the end is thinned, the internal angle R generated at the time of etching processing becomes small by making the thickness of the mask thin.

此外,若朝前述相對移動方向並排設置複數前述遮罩開口部3而以彙總而言形成朝該相對移動方向為長形的遮罩開口部3時,與形成為一個長形開縫狀的情形相比較,上述內角R的影響會變得更大,因此即使為朝前述相對移動方向並排設置複數遮罩開口部3的情形下,亦可使一個一個對相對移動方向的開口部的長度加長,藉此可藉由內角R來減低蒸鍍膜兩端的膜厚的降低。 Further, when a plurality of the mask openings 3 are arranged side by side in the relative movement direction, and the mask openings 3 which are elongated in the relative movement direction are collectively formed, a case where the slits are formed in a long shape is formed. In comparison, the influence of the inner angle R becomes larger, so even if a plurality of mask openings 3 are arranged side by side in the relative movement direction, the length of one opening portion in the relative movement direction can be lengthened. Thereby, the decrease in the film thickness at both ends of the vapor-deposited film can be reduced by the internal angle R.

例如第4圖所示,若將內角設為R、遮罩開口部3的前述相對移動方向的直線部分的長度設為A時,邊端對中央部分的膜厚比係以A/(A+2R)表示。該式的值愈接近1,蒸鍍圖案的中央與邊端的膜厚的差愈小,一個成膜圖案內即形成為良好的膜厚分布。 For example, when the inner angle is R and the length of the straight portion of the mask opening portion 3 in the relative movement direction is A, the film thickness ratio of the side end to the center portion is A/(A). +2R) indicates. The closer the value of the formula is to 1, the smaller the difference in film thickness between the center and the edge of the vapor deposition pattern is, and a good film thickness distribution is formed in one film formation pattern.

此外,必須加大A、減小R,俾使A/(A+2R)的值接近1。進行蝕刻加工時,若遮罩的板厚的80%左右的R出現時,減小遮罩的板厚,俾以減小R。 In addition, it is necessary to increase A, decrease R, and make the value of A/(A+2R) close to 1. When etching is performed, if R of about 80% of the thickness of the mask occurs, the thickness of the mask is reduced, and R is reduced.

具體而言,在板厚為0.1mm的遮罩中,內角R成為0.08mm。若欲將成膜成線狀的成膜圖案之邊端的膜厚對中央部分的膜厚的降低形成為2%以下時,以A/(A+2R)=0.98表示,若將0.08代入R時,A成為7.84mm。亦即,將蒸鍍遮罩2的板厚設為0.1mm,若欲將成膜圖案內的膜厚不均抑制為2%以下時,將遮罩開口部3朝前述相對移動方向並排設置複數時的一個遮罩開口部3的相對移動方向的直線部分的長度必須為7.84mm以上。 Specifically, in the mask having a thickness of 0.1 mm, the internal angle R is 0.08 mm. When the film thickness of the edge of the film formation pattern formed into a film shape is reduced to 2% or less in the thickness of the center portion, it is represented by A/(A+2R)=0.98, and when 0.08 is substituted into R. , A becomes 7.84mm. In other words, when the thickness of the vapor deposition mask 2 is 0.1 mm, and the film thickness unevenness in the film formation pattern is to be 2% or less, the mask opening 3 is arranged side by side in the relative movement direction. The length of the straight portion of the relative movement direction of one of the mask openings 3 must be 7.84 mm or more.

此外,在板厚為0.05mm的遮罩中,內角R成為 0.04mm,同樣地,若欲將成膜圖案內的膜厚不均抑制在2%以下時所需的A成為3.92mm。因此,若減薄遮罩的板厚時,所需A的長度較短,若加長A,則亦可將膜厚不均抑制地更低。 In addition, in the mask having a thickness of 0.05 mm, the inner angle R becomes In the same manner, the A required for suppressing the film thickness unevenness in the film formation pattern to 2% or less is 3.92 mm. Therefore, when the thickness of the mask is reduced, the length of the required A is short, and if the length A is lengthened, the film thickness unevenness can be suppressed to be lower.

此外,如第5圖所示,藉由縮窄蒸發源1的蒸發口部8的開口寬幅 x,可抑制成膜圖案的陰影SH(蒸鍍膜的側端傾斜部分的突出量),而且將蒸發口部8的開口長朝相對移動方向加長,藉此可提高蒸發率。 Further, as shown in Fig. 5, the opening width of the evaporation port portion 8 of the evaporation source 1 is narrowed. x, the shadow SH of the film formation pattern (the amount of protrusion of the side end inclined portion of the vapor deposition film) can be suppressed, and the opening length of the evaporation port portion 8 can be lengthened in the relative movement direction, whereby the evaporation rate can be increased.

此外,如第6圖所示,陰影SH係若設為間隙G、蒸發口部8的前述橫向的開口寬幅 x、該蒸發口部8與蒸鍍遮罩2的距離TS時,以下列式(3)表示,以該陰影SH不會到達與鄰接蒸鍍膜的間隔PP的方式,將蒸發口部的開口寬幅 x設定為較小。 Further, as shown in Fig. 6, the hatching SH is set to the gap G, and the lateral opening width of the evaporation port portion 8 is set. x. When the distance TS between the evaporation port portion 8 and the vapor deposition mask 2 is expressed by the following formula (3), the opening of the evaporation port portion is wide so that the shadow SH does not reach the interval PP from the adjacent vapor deposition film. Width x is set to be smaller.

具體而言,若將陰影SH設定為0.03mm以下,將TS設為100~300mm, x以0.5~3mm來設定時,間隙G可確保1mm以上。 Specifically, if the shadow SH is set to 0.03 mm or less, the TS is set to 100 to 300 mm. When x is set to 0.5 to 3 mm, the gap G can be ensured to be 1 mm or more.

例如,若TS為100mm而將 x設為3mm時,G成為1mm,而且若TS為100mm而將 x減小至0.6mm時,可將G確保5mm。此外,亦可若將TS設為300mm、 x設為3mm、G設為1mm時,可將SH減小至0.01mm ,可對應更高精細的成膜圖案。 For example, if the TS is 100mm When x is set to 3 mm, G becomes 1 mm, and if TS is 100 mm, When x is reduced to 0.6 mm, G can be ensured to be 5 mm. In addition, if the TS is set to 300mm, When x is set to 3 mm and G is set to 1 mm, SH can be reduced to 0.01 mm, which can correspond to a higher-precision film formation pattern.

此外,若由蒸鍍遮罩2的各遮罩開口部3的開縫長(開口部的形成長)或複數開口部而成時,基板4的相對移動方向的總開口長設定為橫向離中央部愈遠則愈長,離中央部愈遠,蒸鍍率愈低,但是以蒸鍍膜的膜厚成為一定的方式進行設定。 Further, when the slit length of each of the mask openings 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2 (the formation of the opening portion is long) or the plurality of openings is formed, the total opening length of the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is set to be laterally away from the center. The farther the part is, the longer it is, and the farther away from the center, the lower the vapor deposition rate, but the film thickness of the vapor deposition film is set to be constant.

例如第7圖、第8圖所示,若將與前述基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向(X軸方向)的某位置x的蒸發粒子的飛散角度設為θ時,在x的位置,成為以餘弦法則(cos θ)乘以冪乘係數n而成的近似分布,酌量前述基板4的相對移動方向(Y軸方向)的膜厚分布,前述蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3的形成長度設定為以中央部為界線而左右對稱呈長形變化。 For example, as shown in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8, when the scattering angle of the evaporating particles at a certain position x in the lateral direction (X-axis direction) orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is θ, the position at x is An approximate distribution obtained by multiplying the cosine law (cos θ) by the power multiplication coefficient n, and a film thickness distribution in the relative movement direction (Y-axis direction) of the substrate 4, and a mask opening portion of the vapor deposition mask 2 The formation length of 3 is set to be a long-distance symmetrical change with the center portion as a boundary.

具體而言,蒸發口部的尺寸係例如蒸發口部開口寬幅 x設為1mm、蒸發口部開縫長 y設為60mm,與基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的膜厚分布成為接近cos θ的20次方的分布時,即成為第8圖所示之膜厚分布。若蒸發粒子對蒸鍍遮罩2的入射角變大,前述誤差的影響會變大,因此若至膜厚薄至中心的8成為止的位置使用在成膜時,X軸方向的-30~+30的寬幅60mm為以一個噴嘴進行成膜的成膜有效範圍。若將在與蒸發口部開口中心相對向的遮罩位置的基板4的相對移動方向的形成長設為100mm時,在成膜有效範圍的兩端亦即-30、+30的位置的蒸鍍遮罩開口長成為約146mm,如第8圖所示由中心 朝兩端愈遠,開口長以左右對稱愈長。 Specifically, the size of the evaporation port is, for example, the width of the opening of the evaporation opening x is set to 1mm, and the opening of the evaporating port is long. When y is 60 mm, and the film thickness distribution in the lateral direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 becomes a distribution close to the 20th power of cos θ, that is, the film thickness distribution shown in Fig. 8 is obtained. When the incident angle of the evaporating particles to the vapor deposition mask 2 is increased, the influence of the above-described error becomes large. Therefore, when the film thickness is as thin as the center 8 is used, the film is formed at the time of film formation, -30 to + in the X-axis direction. The width 60 of 30 is an effective range of film formation by one nozzle. When the length of formation of the substrate 4 in the relative movement direction at the mask position facing the opening of the evaporation opening is set to 100 mm, vapor deposition is performed at both ends of the film forming effective range, that is, at positions of -30 and +30. The length of the opening of the mask is about 146 mm. As shown in Fig. 8, the farther from the center toward the both ends, the longer the opening is symmetrical.

此外,如第9圖所示,利用基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2呈分離的間隙G,將膜厚補正板29配設在蒸鍍遮罩2的基板4側,藉此在將蒸鍍遮罩2接合在遮罩保持具6後,必須另外進行膜厚補正時,亦無須重貼蒸鍍遮罩2,而可補正蒸鍍膜的膜厚。同樣地,亦可將遮罩開口部3,未形成為離左右兩端愈遠而朝基板4的相對移動方向愈為長形的開縫狀,而形成為同一開縫,以膜厚補正板29進行補正。 Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the film thickness correction plate 29 is disposed on the substrate 4 side of the vapor deposition mask 2 by the gap G in which the substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 are separated, thereby masking the vapor deposition mask After the cover 2 is joined to the mask holder 6, it is necessary to separately perform the film thickness correction, and it is not necessary to reattach the vapor deposition mask 2, and the film thickness of the vapor deposition film can be corrected. Similarly, the mask opening portion 3 may be formed into a slit shape which is not elongated from the left and right ends and which is elongated toward the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, and is formed into the same slit to form a film thickness correcting plate. 29 to make corrections.

此外,如第10圖所示,將決定被蒸鍍在基板4的成膜圖案的蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3之與前述基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的形成間隔,相較於前述蒸鍍膜的成膜圖案的間隔,以對應基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2的間隙G及與蒸發口部8至蒸鍍遮罩2的距離TS的分量設定為較窄。 Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the interval between the mask opening portions 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2 to be deposited on the deposition pattern of the substrate 4 and the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 is determined. The component of the gap between the gap G of the corresponding substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 and the distance TS from the evaporation port portion 8 to the vapor deposition mask 2 is set to be narrower than the interval between the deposition patterns of the vapor deposition film.

具體而言,如第10圖所示,由與蒸發口部8中心相對向的遮罩位置至遮罩開口中心的距離MPx係以對由與蒸發口部開口中心相對向的基板4位置至成膜圖案中心的距離Px乘以α/(1+α)的分量(此時α=TS/G)變小。 Specifically, as shown in Fig. 10, the distance MPx from the mask position facing the center of the evaporation port portion 8 to the center of the mask opening is the position of the substrate 4 opposed to the center of the opening of the evaporation port portion. The distance Px of the center of the film pattern multiplied by the component of α/(1+α) (at this time α=TS/G) becomes small.

因此,例如若將TS設為100mm、G設為1mm時,α係成為100,α/(1+α)係成為約0.99。因此,例如若將Px設為10mm時,MPx係成為9.9mm,MPx係成為小於Px的值。 Therefore, for example, when TS is set to 100 mm and G is set to 1 mm, α is 100, and α/(1+α) is about 0.99. Therefore, for example, when Px is 10 mm, the MPx system is 9.9 mm, and the MPx system is a value smaller than Px.

亦即,由於基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2相分離,因此對應基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2的間隙G的大小及與蒸發口部8至蒸 鍍遮罩2的距離TS的大小,通過蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3而堆積在基板4上的蒸鍍膜的位置係以橫向偏移,但是考慮該偏移量,將蒸鍍遮罩2的開口間隔設定為比成膜圖案為更窄,藉此可形成成膜圖案位置精度高的蒸鍍膜。 That is, since the substrate 4 is separated from the vapor deposition mask 2, the size of the gap G between the corresponding substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 and the evaporation port portion 8 are steamed. The distance TS of the plating mask 2 is shifted laterally by the mask opening 3 of the mask 2, and the position of the vapor deposition film deposited on the substrate 4 is laterally shifted. However, considering the offset amount, the vapor deposition is covered. The opening interval of the cover 2 is set to be narrower than the film formation pattern, whereby a vapor deposition film having a high positional accuracy of the film formation pattern can be formed.

此外,同樣地,如第11圖所示,蒸鍍遮罩開口寬幅Mx係若蒸發口部8的開口寬幅 x大於遮罩開口寬幅Mx時,以對應基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2的間隙G的大小及與蒸發口部8至蒸鍍遮罩2的距離TS的大小的相異分量變寬。具體而言,遮罩開口寬幅Mx係以( x+α P/(1+α))表示(此時α=TS/G)。 Further, similarly, as shown in FIG. 11, the vapor deposition mask opening width Mx is the opening width of the evaporation opening portion 8. When x is larger than the mask opening width Mx, the difference between the size of the gap G of the corresponding substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 and the magnitude of the distance TS from the evaporation port portion 8 to the vapor deposition mask 2 is widened. Specifically, the mask opening width Mx is ( x + α P / (1 + α)) indicates (at this time α = TS / G).

例如,若將蒸鍍圖案寬幅P設為0.1mm、TS設為100mm、 x設為1mm時,遮罩開口寬幅Mx係G為3mm時為約0.126mm,G為5mm時為約0.143mm,比蒸鍍圖案寬幅P為更寬廣。 For example, if the vapor deposition pattern width P is set to 0.1 mm and the TS is set to 100 mm, When x is set to 1 mm, the mask opening width Mx is about 0.126 mm when the width G is 3 mm, and is about 0.143 mm when G is 5 mm, which is wider than the vapor deposition pattern width P.

此外,在本實施例之前述遮罩保持具6設置朝基板4的相對移動方向延伸存在的肋部24,在該肋部24的基板側前端面,設有將設在各限制用開口部5的蒸鍍遮罩2支承所接合的遮罩安裝支承面23。例如第12圖所示,在對發光層的R像素進行蒸鍍時,可以其他的G、B像素寬幅及其間隔份設置遮罩安裝支承面23,由於基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2的間隙G呈分離,故可確保為較寬廣。具體而言,基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2相密接的構成下的遮罩安裝支承面23係使用供RGB像素蒸鍍之用的蒸鍍膜間隔PP與蒸鍍圖案寬幅P,而以2P+3PP表示。此外,由於具有間隙G ,由與蒸發口部8相對向的基板4中心觀看,會產生蒸鍍圖案的最邊端位置與蒸鍍遮罩2的遮罩開口部3的最邊端位置的差A。A係以G(Px+P/2- x/2)/(TS+G)表示,遮罩安裝支承面23與基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2相密接的情形相比較,變得寬廣2A份。 Further, the mask holder 6 of the present embodiment is provided with ribs 24 extending in the relative movement direction of the substrate 4, and the substrate-side front end surface of the ribs 24 is provided in each of the restriction opening portions 5 The vapor deposition mask 2 supports the joined mask mounting support surface 23. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, when the R pixel of the light-emitting layer is vapor-deposited, the mask mounting support surface 23 may be provided in the width of the other G and B pixels and the interval therebetween, because the substrate 4 and the vapor-deposited mask 2 are provided. The gap G is separated, so that it can be ensured to be wider. Specifically, the mask mounting support surface 23 in the configuration in which the substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 are in close contact with each other is a vapor deposition film gap PP for RGB pixel vapor deposition and a vapor deposition pattern width P, and is 2P+. 3PP said. Further, since the gap G is provided, the center of the substrate 4 facing the evaporation port portion 8 causes a difference between the position of the most end of the vapor deposition pattern and the position of the edge of the mask opening portion 3 of the vapor deposition mask 2. A. Line A is G(Px+P/2- x/2)/(TS+G) indicates that the mask mounting support surface 23 is wider than 2A in comparison with the case where the substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 are in close contact with each other.

若更具體說明之,例如若將蒸鍍圖案寬幅P設為0.1mm、蒸鍍膜間隔PP設為0.05mm時,基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2相密接時的遮罩安裝支承面23成為0.35mm。但是,本實施例之基板4與蒸鍍遮罩2處於分離狀態時,例如若將TS設為200mm、 x設為1mm、Px設為30mm時,遮罩安裝支承面23在G為1mm時為約0.64mm、在G為5mm時為約1.79mm,可充分確保將蒸鍍遮罩2相疊合來進行點熔接的面積。 More specifically, for example, when the vapor deposition pattern width P is set to 0.1 mm and the vapor deposition film interval PP is set to 0.05 mm, the mask mounting support surface 23 when the substrate 4 and the vapor deposition mask 2 are in close contact with each other is 0.35. Mm. However, when the substrate 4 of the present embodiment and the vapor deposition mask 2 are in a separated state, for example, if the TS is set to 200 mm, When x is 1 mm and Px is 30 mm, the mask mounting support surface 23 is about 0.64 mm when G is 1 mm, and is about 1.79 mm when G is 5 mm, so that the vapor deposition mask 2 can be sufficiently superposed. The area where the spot is welded.

此外,以根據每個蒸發口部8的膜厚分布特性而在每個該蒸鍍領域達成均一化的方式,將蒸鍍遮罩2分割而接合在遮罩保持具6時,如第13圖所示,使二個蒸鍍遮罩2在遮罩安裝支承面23相抵,以雷射進行熔接,藉此可將蒸鍍遮罩2彼此無間隙且強固地接合在遮罩保持具。 Further, when the vapor deposition mask 2 is divided and joined to the mask holder 6 in such a manner that uniformity is achieved in each of the vapor deposition fields in accordance with the film thickness distribution characteristics of each of the evaporation port portions 8, as shown in FIG. As shown, the two vapor deposition masks 2 are abutted against the mask mounting support surface 23, and are welded by laser, whereby the vapor deposition mask 2 can be strongly bonded to the mask holder without any gap therebetween.

其中,本發明並非侷限於實施例,各構成要件的具體構成係可適當設計。 However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment, and the specific configuration of each constituent element can be appropriately designed.

1‧‧‧蒸發源 1‧‧‧ evaporation source

2‧‧‧蒸鍍遮罩 2‧‧‧ evaporated mask

3‧‧‧遮罩開口部 3‧‧‧Mask opening

4‧‧‧基板 4‧‧‧Substrate

5‧‧‧限制用開口部 5‧‧‧Restriction opening

6‧‧‧遮罩保持具 6‧‧‧Mask holder

7‧‧‧蒸鍍室(真空腔室) 7‧‧‧vapor deposition chamber (vacuum chamber)

8‧‧‧蒸發口部 8‧‧‧Evaporation mouth

9‧‧‧溫度控制機構 9‧‧‧ Temperature Control Mechanism

9D‧‧‧冷卻板 9D‧‧‧Cooling plate

16‧‧‧交換室 16‧‧ ‧ exchange room

19‧‧‧熱遮斷部 19‧‧‧ Thermal Interruption

20D‧‧‧熱交換部 20D‧‧‧Hot Exchange Department

23‧‧‧遮罩安裝支承面 23‧‧‧Mask mounting surface

24‧‧‧肋部 24‧‧‧ ribs

26‧‧‧蒸發粒子發生部(坩堝) 26‧‧‧Evaporation Particle Generation Department (坩埚)

27‧‧‧橫長擴散部 27‧‧‧Horizontal Diffusion Department

28‧‧‧導入部 28‧‧‧Importing Department

29‧‧‧膜厚補正板 29‧‧‧ Film thickness correction plate

x‧‧‧蒸發口部開口寬幅 x‧‧‧Evaporation mouth opening width

G‧‧‧間隙 G‧‧‧ gap

Mx‧‧‧遮罩開口部開口尺寸 Mx‧‧‧Mask opening opening size

P‧‧‧成膜寬幅 P‧‧‧ film width

PP‧‧‧與蒸鍍膜的間隔 PP‧‧‧ Interval with vapor deposited film

R‧‧‧內角 R‧‧‧ inside corner

SH‧‧‧陰影 SH‧‧‧ shadow

Mpx‧‧‧遮罩開口部3之與基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的形成間隔 The lateral interval of the Mpx‧‧ mask opening 3 and the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 are orthogonal

Px‧‧‧成膜圖案之與基板4的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的形成間隔 The lateral direction of the Px‧‧‧ film formation pattern and the relative movement direction of the substrate 4 are orthogonal

TS‧‧‧蒸發口部8與蒸鍍遮罩2的距離 Distance between TS‧‧Evaporation port 8 and evaporation mask 2

第1圖係將本實施例之主要部位作剖面的概略說明正面圖。 Fig. 1 is a front view showing a schematic outline of a main part of the present embodiment.

第2圖係本實施例之蒸鍍遮罩的放大說明平面圖。 Fig. 2 is an enlarged plan view showing the vapor deposition mask of the present embodiment.

第3圖係顯示本實施例之蒸鍍遮罩之其他例的放大說明平面圖。 Fig. 3 is an enlarged plan view showing another example of the vapor deposition mask of the present embodiment.

第4圖係顯示本實施例之遮罩開口部的放大說明平面圖。 Fig. 4 is an enlarged plan view showing the opening of the mask of the present embodiment.

第5圖係本實施例之蒸發源的說明斜視圖。 Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the evaporation source of the present embodiment.

第6圖係藉由縮窄本實施例之蒸發源的蒸發口部的開口寬幅,可抑制蒸鍍膜的陰影的說明圖。 Fig. 6 is an explanatory view of suppressing the shadow of the vapor deposition film by narrowing the opening width of the evaporation port portion of the evaporation source of the present embodiment.

第7圖係顯示本實施例之某位置x的蒸發粒子的飛散角度θ的說明圖。 Fig. 7 is an explanatory view showing the scattering angle θ of the evaporated particles at a certain position x in the present embodiment.

第8圖係顯示本實施例之膜厚分布成為根據餘弦法則的分布,據此,將遮罩開口部的遮罩開口長補正設定成橫向離中央部愈遠則愈長的圖表。 Fig. 8 is a view showing the distribution of the film thickness of the present embodiment in accordance with the cosine law, and accordingly, the mask opening length correction of the mask opening portion is set to be longer as the distance from the center portion is longer.

第9圖係本實施例之膜厚補正板的放大說明圖。 Fig. 9 is an enlarged explanatory view showing a film thickness correcting plate of the present embodiment.

第10圖係顯示本實施例之蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部的橫向的形成間距比成膜圖案間距為稍微窄的說明圖。 Fig. 10 is an explanatory view showing that the lateral formation pitch of the mask opening portion of the vapor deposition mask of the present embodiment is slightly narrower than the film formation pattern pitch.

第11圖係顯示本實施例之蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部的橫向的開口寬幅比成膜圖案寬幅為稍微寬的說明圖。 Fig. 11 is an explanatory view showing that the width of the opening in the lateral direction of the mask opening portion of the vapor deposition mask of the present embodiment is slightly wider than the width of the film formation pattern.

第12圖係顯示可將本實施例之遮罩保持具的限制用開口部間的肋部的遮罩安裝支承面取得較寬的說明圖。 Fig. 12 is a view showing a wide view of the mask mounting support surface of the rib portion between the restriction opening portions of the mask holder of the present embodiment.

第13圖係顯示在本實施例之遮罩保持具的限制用開口部間的肋部的遮罩安裝支承面,將分割的蒸鍍遮罩進行熔接而相接合的說明圖。 Fig. 13 is an explanatory view showing a mask mounting support surface of a rib between the restriction openings of the mask holder of the present embodiment, and welding the divided vapor deposition masks.

2‧‧‧蒸鍍遮罩 2‧‧‧ evaporated mask

3‧‧‧遮罩開口部 3‧‧‧Mask opening

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一種蒸鍍裝置,其係構成為:將由蒸發源所蒸發的成膜材料,透過蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部而堆積在基板上,藉由該蒸鍍遮罩所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜被形成在基板上的蒸鍍裝置,其特徵為:在前述蒸發源及與該蒸發源呈對向狀態所配設的前述基板之間,配設遮罩保持具,該遮罩保持具具有:設有限制由前述蒸發源所蒸發的前述成膜材料的蒸發粒子的飛散方向的限制用開口部的飛散限制部,使與前述基板呈分離狀態所配設的前述蒸鍍遮罩接合且附設在該遮罩保持具,相對於附設有前述蒸鍍遮罩的前述遮罩保持具及前述蒸發源,在保持與前述蒸鍍遮罩的分離狀態下以相對移動自如的方式構成前述基板,前述蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部係形成為朝前述基板的相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向為寬幅狹窄的開縫狀,以該橫向並排設置複數個。 A vapor deposition device configured to deposit a film forming material evaporated by an evaporation source through a mask opening of a vapor deposition mask, and deposit the pattern on the substrate by the vapor deposition mask A vapor deposition device in which a vapor deposition film is formed on a substrate, wherein a mask holder is disposed between the evaporation source and the substrate disposed in a state of being opposed to the evaporation source, and the mask holder is disposed a scattering restricting portion that restricts an opening portion for restricting a scattering direction of the evaporating particles of the film forming material evaporated by the evaporation source, and the vapor deposition mask disposed in a state of being separated from the substrate The mask holder is configured to form the substrate so as to be relatively movable while being held in a separated state from the vapor deposition mask, with respect to the mask holder and the evaporation source to which the vapor deposition mask is attached. The mask opening portion of the vapor deposition mask is formed in a slit shape that is elongated toward the relative movement direction of the substrate and is narrow in the lateral direction orthogonal thereto, and a plurality of slits are arranged side by side in the lateral direction. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,構成為:在設為減壓環境氣體的蒸鍍室內配設:收納有前述成膜材料的前述蒸發源、及設有供由該蒸發源的蒸發口部所蒸發的前述成膜材料的蒸發粒子通過的前述遮罩開口部的前述蒸鍍遮罩,將前述蒸發口部並排設置複數個,由前述複數蒸發口部所飛散的蒸發粒子通過前述遮罩開口部而堆積在與前述蒸鍍遮罩呈分離狀態下所對位的基板,藉由蒸鍍遮罩所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜被形成在前述基板,在該蒸發源及與該蒸發源呈對向狀態所配設的前述基板之間, 配設前述遮罩保持具,該遮罩保持具構成設有使來自鄰接或分離位置的前述蒸發口部的蒸發粒子不會通過的前述限制用開口部的前述飛散限制部,在該遮罩保持具附設與前述基板呈分離狀態所配設的前述蒸鍍遮罩,使前述基板,相對於附設有前述蒸鍍遮罩的前述遮罩保持具及前述蒸發源,在保持與該蒸鍍遮罩的分離狀態下作相對移動,以該相對移動方向使前述蒸鍍遮罩的前述成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜連續,即使為小於前述基板的前述蒸鍍遮罩,亦以大範圍形成蒸鍍膜。 The vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the evaporation source that houses the film formation material and the evaporation source are disposed in a vapor deposition chamber that is a reduced-pressure ambient gas The vapor deposition mask of the mask opening portion through which the evaporation particles of the film formation material evaporate from the evaporation port portion are disposed, and the evaporation port portions are arranged in parallel, and the evaporating particles scattered by the plurality of evaporation port portions are passed through The mask opening portion is deposited on a substrate aligned with the vapor deposition mask, and a vapor deposition film of a film formation pattern determined by a vapor deposition mask is formed on the substrate, and the evaporation source and the evaporation source are Between the aforementioned substrates disposed in a state opposite to the evaporation source, The mask holder is provided, and the mask holder includes the scattering restricting portion that is provided with the restricting opening that prevents the evaporating particles from the evaporating port portion from the adjacent or separated position from passing through, and is held in the mask The vapor deposition mask disposed in a state of being separated from the substrate, and the substrate and the evaporation mask are held with respect to the mask holder and the evaporation source to which the vapor deposition mask is attached In the separated state, the vapor deposition film of the vapor deposition mask is continuous in the relative movement direction, and the vapor deposition film is formed in a wide range even if it is smaller than the vapor deposition mask of the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述遮罩保持具的前述基板側的端部附設有前述蒸鍍遮罩。 The vapor deposition device according to claim 1, wherein the vapor deposition mask is attached to an end portion of the mask holder on the substrate side. 如申請專利範圍第3項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,對前述蒸鍍遮罩賦予張力來舖設在前述遮罩保持具的前述基板側的端部。 The vapor deposition device according to the third aspect of the invention, wherein the vapor deposition mask is tensioned and laid on an end portion of the mask holder on the substrate side. 如申請專利範圍第4項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述遮罩保持具係以前述基板的相對移動方向賦予張力而舖設前述蒸鍍遮罩。 The vapor deposition device of claim 4, wherein the mask holder is provided with the vapor deposition mask by applying tension to a direction of relative movement of the substrate. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述蒸鍍遮罩係形成為以與前述基板的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向分割成複數枚的構成,將該分割後的蒸鍍遮罩以前述橫向並排設置狀態附設在前述遮罩保持具。 The vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the vapor deposition mask is formed by dividing into a plurality of layers in a lateral direction orthogonal to a relative movement direction of the substrate, and the vapor deposition after the division is covered. The cover is attached to the aforementioned mask holder in a state in which the aforementioned laterally side by side is disposed. 如申請專利範圍第3項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,以與前述基板的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向並排設置複數前述蒸發源的前述蒸發口部,以按該一或複數蒸發口部分別在對 向狀態下覆蓋具有設有前述限制用開口部的前述飛散限制部的前述遮罩保持具的各限制用開口部的方式,將前述蒸鍍遮罩附設在遮罩保持具的前述基板側的端部。 The vapor deposition device of claim 3, wherein the evaporation port portion of the plurality of evaporation sources is arranged side by side in a direction orthogonal to a relative movement direction of the substrate, so that the one or more evaporation ports are respectively Correct The vapor deposition mask is attached to the end of the mask holder on the substrate side so as to cover the respective restriction openings of the mask holder having the scattering restricting portion having the opening for the restriction. unit. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述遮罩保持具具備有溫度控制機構。 The vapor deposition device of claim 1, wherein the mask holder is provided with a temperature control mechanism. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,形成為以下構成:前述遮罩保持具係朝前述基板的相對移動方向延伸存在,為了防止將前述蒸鍍遮罩舖設在遮罩保持具時因被賦予至蒸鍍遮罩的張力所造成的遮罩保持具的變形,將使舖設方向的遮罩保持具的剛性提升的肋部設在前述限制用開口部間。 The vapor deposition device of the first aspect of the invention, wherein the mask holder extends in a relative movement direction of the substrate, and in order to prevent the vapor deposition mask from being laid on the mask holder The rib portion that raises the rigidity of the mask holder in the laying direction is provided between the restriction opening portions due to the deformation of the mask holder caused by the tension applied to the vapor deposition mask. 如申請專利範圍第9項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述遮罩保持具的前述限制用開口部間,設置朝前述基板的相對移動方向延伸存在的前述肋部,在該肋部的前述基板側前端面,設有將設在前述各限制用開口部的前述蒸鍍遮罩支承且接合的遮罩安裝支承面。 The vapor deposition device of the ninth aspect of the invention, wherein the rib portion extending in a relative movement direction of the substrate is provided between the restriction opening portions of the mask holder, and the substrate on the rib portion is provided The side front end surface is provided with a mask mounting support surface that supports and joins the vapor deposition mask provided in each of the restriction opening portions. 如申請專利範圍第10項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,使用熔接來接合前述蒸鍍遮罩與前述遮罩安裝支承面。 The vapor deposition device of claim 10, wherein the vapor deposition mask and the mask mounting support surface are joined by fusion bonding. 如申請專利範圍第11項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述熔接係使用雷射。 The vapor deposition device of claim 11, wherein the fusion system uses a laser. 如申請專利範圍第10項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,以與前述基板的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向分割成複數枚的蒸鍍遮罩係在前述遮罩安裝支承面相接合。 The vapor deposition device according to claim 10, wherein the plurality of vapor deposition masks are divided into a plurality of vapor deposition masks that are orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate, and joined to the mask mounting support surface. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述 遮罩保持具係將前述限制用開口部的形狀,形成為前述蒸發源側的開口面積小於前述基板側的開口面積的形狀。 The vapor deposition device of claim 1, wherein the foregoing The mask holder has a shape in which the opening portion for the restriction is formed such that the opening area on the evaporation source side is smaller than the opening area on the substrate side. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,形成為以下構成:以與前述基板的前述相對移動方向呈正交的橫向並排設置複數的前述各遮罩開口部係朝前述相對移動方向形成一個長形開縫狀開口部,或將複數遮罩開口部朝前述相對移動方向並排設置,成為朝前述相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向為寬幅狹窄的開縫狀,將該遮罩開口部的相對移動方向的總開口長,與前述限制用開口部的中央部相比,以離前述橫向愈遠則愈長的方式進行設定。 The vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the plurality of mask openings are formed side by side in a lateral direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate, and are formed in the relative movement direction. a long slit-shaped opening portion or a plurality of mask opening portions arranged side by side in the relative movement direction, and having a slit shape which is elongated in the relative movement direction and orthogonal to the lateral direction, is narrow and narrow. The total opening length of the mask opening in the relative movement direction is set to be longer as the distance from the lateral direction is longer than the central portion of the restriction opening. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述蒸鍍遮罩的前述基板側配設有膜厚補正板,其係閉塞前述遮罩開口部的一部分來設定前述各遮罩開口部的開口範圍。 The vapor deposition device according to claim 1, wherein a film thickness correction plate is disposed on the substrate side of the vapor deposition mask, and a part of the opening of the mask is closed to set the opening of each of the masks The range of openings. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,決定被蒸鍍在前述基板的成膜圖案的前述蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部之與前述基板的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的形成間隔Mpx,係若將前述基板與前述蒸鍍遮罩的間隙設為G、前述蒸鍍遮罩與前述蒸發口部的距離設為TS、前述成膜圖案之與基板的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的形成間隔設為Px時,以下列式(1)表示,設定為比成膜圖案形成間隔Px更為狹窄,前述蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部之與前述基板的相對移動方向呈正交的橫向的開口尺寸Mx,係若將前 述基板與前述蒸鍍遮罩的間隙設為G、前述蒸鍍遮罩與前述蒸發口部的距離設為TS、前述蒸鍍膜的成膜圖案的成膜寬幅設為P時,以下列式(2)表示,設定為比前述蒸鍍膜的成膜圖案幅P更為寬廣[數1]MPx=Px{α/(1+α)}α=TS/G………(1) The vapor deposition device of the first aspect of the invention, wherein the mask opening of the vapor deposition mask deposited on the film formation pattern of the substrate is determined to be transverse to a direction in which the substrate moves in a direction orthogonal to the relative movement direction of the substrate The gap Mpx is formed such that the gap between the substrate and the vapor deposition mask is G, the distance between the vapor deposition mask and the evaporation port portion is TS, and the relative movement direction of the film formation pattern with the substrate is positive. When the interval in which the lateral direction of the intersection is Px is expressed by the following formula (1), it is set to be narrower than the film formation pattern forming interval Px, and the relative movement direction of the mask opening of the vapor deposition mask to the substrate The opening size Mx in the horizontal direction is set to G, the gap between the substrate and the vapor deposition mask is G, the distance between the vapor deposition mask and the evaporation port portion is TS, and the film formation pattern of the vapor deposition film is When the film formation width is set to P, it is represented by the following formula (2), and is set to be wider than the film formation pattern width P of the vapor deposition film [number 1] MPx = Px {α / (1 + α)} α =TS/G.........(1) 如申請專利範圍第8項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,在前述蒸鍍遮罩的前述基板側的表面,在前述遮罩開口部的周圍或該遮罩開口部間,配設使得熱交換而進行溫度控制的媒體流通的媒體路或前述熱管,在前述蒸鍍遮罩設有前述溫度控制機構。 The vapor deposition device of the eighth aspect of the invention, wherein the surface of the vapor deposition mask on the substrate side is disposed between the mask opening portion and the mask opening portion so as to perform heat exchange. The medium path or the heat pipe through which the temperature-controlled medium flows is provided with the temperature control mechanism in the vapor deposition mask. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述蒸發源的前述蒸發口部係形成為朝前述基板的相對移動方向為長形且與此呈正交的橫向為寬幅狹窄的開縫狀。 The vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the evaporation port portion of the evaporation source is formed to have a wide and narrow slit in a lateral direction orthogonal to a direction in which the substrate is relatively moved. shape. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,形成為以下構成:前述基板與前述蒸鍍遮罩在分離狀態下進行蒸鍍,藉由該蒸鍍遮罩而在基板形成成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜時,該蒸鍍膜的側端傾斜部分亦即陰影SH,係若將前述基板與前述蒸鍍遮罩的間隙設為G、前述蒸發口部的前述橫向的開口寬幅設為 x、該蒸發口部與前述蒸鍍遮罩的距 離設為TS時,以下列式(3)表示,以該陰影SH不會到達與鄰接蒸鍍膜的間隔PP的方式,將前述間隙G設定為較大,將前述蒸發口部的前述開口寬幅 x設定為較小 The vapor deposition device according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the substrate and the vapor deposition mask are vapor-deposited in a separated state, and a vapor deposition mask is used to form a film formation pattern on the substrate. In the vapor deposition film, the side end inclined portion of the vapor deposition film is a hatching SH, and the gap between the substrate and the vapor deposition mask is G, and the width of the opening in the lateral direction of the evaporation port portion is set to x. When the distance between the evaporation port portion and the vapor deposition mask is TS, it is expressed by the following formula (3), and the gap G is set so that the shadow SH does not reach the interval PP adjacent to the vapor deposition film. Larger, the aforementioned opening width of the evaporation port x is set to smaller 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,以蝕刻加工來形成前述蒸鍍遮罩的遮罩開口部。 The vapor deposition device according to claim 1, wherein the mask opening of the vapor deposition mask is formed by etching. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,前述蒸鍍遮罩係由Ni或Ni與Fe的合金所構成。 The vapor deposition device of claim 1, wherein the vapor deposition mask is made of Ni or an alloy of Ni and Fe. 如申請專利範圍第1項之蒸鍍裝置,其中,將前述成膜材料形成為有機材料。 The vapor deposition device of claim 1, wherein the film forming material is formed as an organic material. 一種蒸鍍方法,其特徵為:使用如前述申請專利範圍第1項至第23項中任一項之蒸鍍裝置,在前述基板上形成藉由前述蒸鍍遮罩所決定的成膜圖案的蒸鍍膜。 An evaporation method, comprising: forming a film formation pattern determined by the vapor deposition mask on the substrate by using a vapor deposition device according to any one of the above-mentioned claims; Evaporation film.
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