IP Library Granted Patent US 7,160,097
Granted Patent B2
US 7,160,097 · App. 10/618,738 · Granted Jan 9, 2007

Device for forming groove pattern of light-guiding plate and method for forming groove pattern by using the same

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Patent No.
US 7,160,097
App. No.
10/618,738
Granted
Jan 9, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device and method for forming a groove pattern in a light-guiding plate for obtaining high luminance and decreasing processing time, thereby improving yield. The device has a tool unit including a tool guide and a head which is further provided with heating plate disposed below the tool unit; a stamper disposed under the heating plate; and a plurality of cutting tools extending from a lower side of the stamper at fixed intervals, for forming a plurality of groove patterns in a surface of the light-guiding plate.

Claims (36)

1. A device for forming a groove pattern in a light-guiding plate, the device comprising:

a tool unit including a tool guide and a head;

a heating plate disposed below the tool unit;

a stamper provided under the heating plate;

a plurality of cutting tools extending from a lower side of the stamper at fixed intervals for forming a plurality of groove patterns in a surface of the light-guiding plate; and

a holder having a vacuum structure for supporting the light-guiding plate.

2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the stamper is a metal plate.

3. The device of claim 1 , wherein each of the cutting tools includes a rectangular or circular body, and a pyramid-shaped cutting part extending from the body.

4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the cutting part is made of a processed diamond material.

5. A device for forming a groove pattern in a light-guiding plate, the device comprising:

a tool unit including a tool guide and a head;

a heating plate disposed below the tool unit;

a stamper provided under the heating plate;

a heating nipper surrounding both sides of the heating plate and the stamper; and

a plurality of cutting tools extending from the lower side of the stamper at fixed intervals for forming a plurality of groove patterns in a surface of the light-guiding plate.

6. The device of claim 5 , further comprising a holder having a vacuum structure for supporting the light-guiding plate.

7. The device of claim 5 , wherein the stamper is a metal material.

8. A device for forming a plurality of grooves in a light-guiding plate, said device comprising:

a tool unit containing a tool guide and a head;

a heating plate operatively connected to the head of the tool unit;

a stamper unit provided under the heating plate;

a plurality of cutting tools extending from the lower side of the stamper unit at fixed intervals;

a reciprocity system operatively connected to the head of the tool unit, said reciprocation system reciprocating to form a plurality of groove patterns in a surface of the light-guiding plate; and

a holder having a vacuum structure for supporting the light-guiding plate.

9. A device for forming a groove pattern in a light-guiding plate, the device comprising:

a tool unit including a tool guide and a head;

a heating plate disposed below the tool unit;

a stamper provided under the heating plate;

a plurality of cutting tools extending from the lower side of the stamper at fixed intervals for forming a plurality of groove patterns in a surface of the light-guiding plate; and

a heating nipper surrounding both sides of the heating plate and the stamper and including cutting regions to simultaneous cut the light-guiding plate to a desired size while the plurality of cutting tools form the plurality of grooves in the light-guiding plate.

10. The device of claim 9 , further comprising:

a holder having a vacuum structure for supporting the light-guiding plate.

11. The device of claim 9 , wherein the stamper is a metal plate.

12. The device of claim 9 , wherein each of the cutting tools includes a rectangular or circular body, and a pyramid-shaped cutting part extending from the body.

13. The device of claim 12 , wherein the cutting part is made of a processed diamond material.

14. The device of claim 9 , wherein the heating plate heats the surface of the light-guiding plate to a temperature of between 50° C. and 120° C.

Assignments (2)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded May 21, 2008
From: LG.PHILIPS LCD CO., LTD.
To: LG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 020985/0675 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 15, 2003
From: HWANG, JAE HO
To: LG PHILIPS LCD CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 014286/0050 →