Touchless TFT panel lamination fixture and process
US7303643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1744
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for laminating a TFT panel with a glass support plate without the need to touch an active area of the TFT panel. To accomplish this result, a touchless vacuum lamination chuck secures the TFT panel by its outer margins that do not carry TFTs. To facilitate lamination of the TFT panel, a pressure chamber is formed within the laminating chuck to provide support to the center region of the TFT panel as it is brought into contact with the glass support plate.
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