Foldable screen mesh imprints prevention
An example foldable display includes a continuous display that includes a flexible segment configured to fold, wherein the continuous display includes: a display layer comprising an optical display; a support layer underlying the display layer; a barrier layer underlying the support layer; and an adhesive layer adhering the barrier layer to the support layer, wherein at least a portion of the adhesive layer includes a plurality of adhesive elements arranged in a grid having spaces there between.
1 . A foldable display, comprising:
a continuous display that includes a flexible segment configured to fold, wherein the continuous display comprises:
a display layer comprising an optical display;
a support layer underlying the display layer;
a barrier layer underlying the support layer; and
an adhesive layer adhering the barrier layer to the support layer, wherein at least a portion of the adhesive layer includes a plurality of adhesive elements arranged in a grid having spaces there between.
2 . The foldable display of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of adhesive elements are arranged in an interlaced pattern.
3 . The foldable display of claim 1 , wherein each adhesive element of the plurality of adhesive elements is spaced between 0.05 millimeters and 0.2 millimeters from another adhesive element of the plurality of adhesive elements.
4 . The foldable display of claim 1 , wherein each adhesive element of the plurality of adhesive elements is rectangularly shaped.
5 . The foldable display of claim 1 , wherein each adhesive element is between 0.7 millimeters and 1.2 millimeters in width along a direction perpendicular to a planar surface of the foldable display in an unfolded state.
6 . The foldable display of claim 1 , wherein, when cured, the adhesive layer adheres the barrier layer to the support layer.
7 . The foldable display of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of adhesive elements define a path that allows for air pressure to equalize between the foldable display and an exterior of the foldable display during curing of the adhesive layer.
8 . The foldable display of claim 1 , wherein the barrier layer prevents at least one of dust intrusion or water intrusion into the foldable display.
9 . A method, comprising:
applying an adhesive layer to a support layer underlying a display layer of a foldable display comprising a continuous display that includes a flexible segment configured to fold, wherein at least a portion of the adhesive layer includes a plurality of adhesive elements arranged in a grid having space there between;
attaching a barrier layer to the adhesive layer; and
curing the adhesive layer to adhere the barrier layer to the support layer.
10 . The method of claim 9 , wherein applying the adhesive layer to the support further comprises applying the adhesive layer using a roller.
11 . The method of claim 9 , wherein applying the adhesive layer includes applying the plurality of adhesive elements in an interlaced pattern.
12 . The method of claim 9 , wherein each adhesive element of the plurality of adhesive elements is spaced between 0.05 millimeters and 0.2 millimeters from another adhesive element of the plurality of adhesive elements.
13 . The method of claim 9 , wherein each adhesive element of the plurality of adhesive elements is rectangularly shaped.
14 . The method of claim 9 , wherein each adhesive element is between 0.7 millimeters and 1.2 millimeters in width along a direction perpendicular to a planar surface of the foldable display in an unfolded state.
15 . The method of claim 9 , wherein curing the adhesive layer comprises:
curing the adhesive layer using an autoclave.
16 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of adhesive elements define a path that allows for air pressure to equalize between the foldable display and an exterior of the foldable display during the curing of the adhesive layer.
17 . The method of claim 9 , wherein the barrier layer prevents at least one of dust intrusion or water intrusion into the foldable display.
18 . A kit for adhering a barrier layer to a support layer of a foldable display, the kit comprising:
a display layer comprising an optical display;
the support layer underlying the display layer;
the barrier layer underlying the support layer; and
an adhesive layer adhering the barrier layer to the support layer, wherein at least a portion of the adhesive layer includes a plurality of adhesive elements arranged in a grid having spaces there between.
19 . The kit of claim 18 , wherein the plurality of adhesive elements are arranged in an interlaced pattern.