17747720. PATTERN ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRO-WETTING APPARATUS simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
PATTERN ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRO-WETTING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kwang-Joon Han of Seongnam-Si (KR)
PATTERN ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRO-WETTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17747720 titled 'PATTERN ELECTRODE STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRO-WETTING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a pattern electrode structure for an electro-wetting apparatus that enhances self-cleaning performance for small droplets. The structure includes branch electrodes spaced at regular intervals and sub-branch electrodes extending from the branch electrodes in an inclined direction.
- The pattern electrode structure is stacked between a base material and a dielectric layer of an electro-wetting apparatus.
- It consists of multiple branch electrodes that are spaced apart at regular intervals.
- The structure also includes sub-branch electrodes that extend from the branch electrodes in an inclined direction.
- The sub-branch electrodes have a predetermined length.
- The design allows for more efficient self-cleaning performance, even for small droplets.
Potential Applications
This technology could have various applications, including:
- Microfluidic devices
- Lab-on-a-chip systems
- Digital microfluidics
- Optoelectronic devices
- Display technologies
Problems Solved
The pattern electrode structure addresses the following problems:
- Inefficient self-cleaning performance for small droplets in electro-wetting apparatus.
- Difficulty in removing small droplets from the surface of the apparatus.
- Limited effectiveness of existing cleaning methods.
Benefits
The benefits of the pattern electrode structure are:
- Enhanced self-cleaning performance for small droplets.
- Improved efficiency in removing droplets from the apparatus.
- Potential for better overall performance and longevity of electro-wetting devices.
Original Abstract Submitted
A pattern electrode structure, which is stacked between a base material and a dielectric layer of an electro-wetting apparatus, includes a plurality of branch electrodes formed in a direction perpendicular to an arbitrary plane perpendicular to a plane formed by the pattern electrode structure to be spaced from each other at regular intervals, and a plurality of sub-branch electrodes formed to extend from the plurality of branch electrodes by as much as a predetermined length in an inclined direction, whereby, self-cleaning performance may be more efficiently exhibited even for small droplets.
