Rubbing machine with realigning functions of rubbing cloth for use in LCD manufacturing process and rubbing method using the same
US7048619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/133784
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a rubbing machine with realigning functions for use in an LCD manufacturing process and also to a rubbing method which is conducted using the same. The rubbing machine is used to determine the direction of alignment by rubbing an alignment film coated on a substrate disposed on a stage. In this rubbing machine, an realigning section for realigning a rubbing cloth is disposed on the portion of a rubbing roll in such a manner that the realigning section be in contact with the rubbing cloth.
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