公开(公告)号：JP2004006261A

公开(公告)日：2004-01-08

申请号：JP2003064213

申请日：2003-03-10

Applicant: CANDESCENT INTELLECTUAL PROP

Inventor： FAHLEN THEODORE S ,  CONTE ALFRED S ,  DUBOC JR ROBERT M ,  HOPPLE GEORGE B ,  O'REILLY JOHN K ,  CHAKAROV VASIL M ,  MARION ROBERT L ,  CHO STEVEN T ,  NEIMEYER ROBERT G ,  SUN JENNIFER Y ,  MORRIS DAVID L ,  SPINDT CHRISTOPHER J ,  NARAYANAN KOLLENGODE S

IPC: H01J9/24 ,  H01J9/18 ,  H01J29/02 ,  H01J29/46 ,  H01J29/86 ,  H01J29/87 ,  H01J31/00 ,  H01J31/12

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate to mount a spacer wall between a face plate and a back plate of a flat panel display. SOLUTION: A coupling electrode is installed on the face plate so that an electrostatic force may be added on spacer stands 111, 112. By this, the spacer stands are supported at a constant position during mounting of the spacer wall. Since the spacer wall is expanded mechanically and/or thermally, a tensile force useful to correct waving distortion of the spacer wall is given to the spacer wall so that it can be contracted. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

公开(公告)号：WO0193298A8

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：PCT/US0114897

申请日：2001-05-09

Applicant: CANDESCENT INTELLECTUAL PROP

Inventor： PORTER JOHN D ,  MACKEY BOB L ,  NEIMEYER ROBERT G ,  SPINDT CHRISTOPHER J ,  CHANG DAVID C ,  SAHLSTROM KRIS E

IPC: H01J9/227 ,  H01J29/02 ,  H01J29/32 ,  H01J29/86 ,  H01J29/87 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J9/18 ,  H01J29/18

CPC classification number: H01J29/028 ,  H01J29/864 ,  H01J2329/00 ,  H01J2329/863

Abstract: A multi-level matrix structure (100) for retaining a support structure within a flat panel display device. In one embodiment, the multi-level matrix structure (100) is comprised of first parallel ridges (102). The multi-level matrix structure (100) further includes second parallel ridges (104). The second parallel ridges (104) are oriented substantially orthogonally with respect to the first parallel ridges (102). In this embodiment, the second parallel ridges (104) have a height which is greater than the height of the first parallel ridges (102). Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second plurality of parallel spaced apart ridges (104) include contact portions (106) for retaining a support structure at a desired location within a flat panel display device. Hence, when a support structure is inserted between at least two of the contact portions (106) of the multi-level support structure (100), the support structure is retained in place, at a desired location within the flat panel display device, by the contact portions (106).

Abstract translation: 一种用于将支撑结构保持在平板显示装置内的多级矩阵结构（100）。 在一个实施例中，多级矩阵结构（100）由第一平行脊（102）组成。 多级矩阵结构（100）还包括第二平行脊（104）。 第二平行脊（104）相对于第一平行脊（102）基本正交地定向。 在该实施例中，第二平行脊（104）的高度大于第一平行脊（102）的高度。 此外，在该实施例中，第二多个平行间隔开的​​脊（104）包括用于将支撑结构保持在平板显示装置内的期望位置处的接触部分（106）。 因此，当在多层支撑结构（100）的至少两个接触部分（106）之间插入支撑结构时，支撑结构被保持在平板显示装置内的所需位置的适当位置，由 接触部分（106）。

公开(公告)号：EP0948802A4

公开(公告)日：2004-09-29

申请号：EP97953116

申请日：1997-12-18

Applicant: CANDESCENT INTELLECTUAL PROP

Inventor： FAHLEN THEODORE S ,  CONTE ALFRED S ,  DUBOC ROBERT M JR ,  HOPPLE GEORGE B ,  O'REILLY JOHN K ,  CHAKAROV VASIL M ,  MARION ROBERT L ,  CHO STEVEN T ,  NEIMEYER ROBERT G ,  SUN JENNIFER Y ,  MORRIS DAVID L ,  SPINDT CHRISTOPHER J ,  NARAYANAN KOLLENGODE S

IPC: H01J9/24 ,  H01J9/18 ,  H01J29/02 ,  H01J29/46 ,  H01J29/86 ,  H01J29/87 ,  H01J31/00 ,  H01J31/12

CPC classification number: H01J9/242 ,  H01J29/864 ,  H01J31/127 ,  H01J2329/8625 ,  H01J2329/864 ,  H01J2329/8645 ,  H01J2329/8665 ,  Y10T29/49004 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Methods and structures are provided which support spacer walls (100) in a position which facilitates installation of the spacer walls (100) between a faceplate and backplate of a flat display. In one embodiment, spacer feet (111, 112) are formed at the opposing ends of the spacer wall. Tacking electrodes can be provided on the faceplate to assert an electrostatic force on the spacer feet (111, 112), thereby holding the spacer feet in place during installation of the spacer wall. The spacer wall can be mechanically and/or thermally expanded prior to attaching both ends of the spacer wall to the faceplate. The spacer wall is then allowed to contract, thereby introducing tension into the spacer wall which tends to straighten any inherent wavines in the spacer wall. Alternatively, spacer clips can be clamped onto opposing ends of a spacer wall to support the spacer wall during installation. The spacer clips can provide electrical connections to face electrodes located on the spacer wall.

公开(公告)号：EP0992061A4

公开(公告)日：2002-05-29

申请号：EP98921171

申请日：1998-05-13

Applicant: CANDESCENT INTELLECTUAL PROP

Inventor： PONG CHUNGDEE ,  PORTER JOHN D ,  FAHLEN THEODORE S ,  CURTIN CHRISTOPHER J ,  NEIMEYER ROBERT G ,  LUDWIG PAUL N

IPC: H01J9/18 ,  H01J9/24 ,  H01J9/26 ,  H01J17/16 ,  H01J29/02 ,  H01J29/86 ,  H01J29/87 ,  H01J31/12 ,  H01J61/30 ,  H01J63/02

CPC classification number: H01J61/305 ,  H01J9/185 ,  H01J9/242 ,  H01J9/261 ,  H01J29/028 ,  H01J29/864 ,  H01J31/123 ,  H01J2329/863 ,  H01J2329/864 ,  H01J2329/8645 ,  H01J2329/8665

Abstract: A flat panel display includes a wall (103-102) which is held in place by a structure formed either on the faceplate (101) or on the backplate (210). In one embodiment, the supporting structure is formed by two adjacent walls that forms a slot which mechanically restrains the wall. In another embodiment, a slot is formed within the faceplate and the walls of the slot mechanically restrain the wall. In one embodiment, the wall segments are inserted into supporting structures that mechanically restrain each wall segment. In another embodiment, a UV curable adhesive is used to maintain walls in their proper alignment and position. The bond electrically connects conductive lines located on the wall and conductive lines located on the faceplate and maintains the wall in proper alignment.