US20130292295A1

US20130292295A1 - Zipper Type Liquid Crystal Module Packaging Bag and Method for Packaging Liquid Crystal Module with Same

Info

Publication number: US20130292295A1
Application number: US13/634,214
Authority: US
Inventors: Zhilin Zhao
Original assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2012-05-04
Filing date: 2012-05-17
Publication date: 2013-11-07

Abstract

The present invention provides a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag and a method for packaging a liquid crystal module with the packaging bag. The packaging bag includes a bag body and a zipper mounted to the bag body. The bag body forms an opening for receiving entry of a liquid crystal module into the bag body. The zipper is mounted to the opening. Through zipping up and down the zipper, the opening is opened or closed. The bag body has inside surfaces and outside surfaces that are respectively opposite to each other. The inside surfaces are made of a soft antistatic material. The arrangement of zipper allows packaging and deposition/removal of the liquid crystal module to be done conveniently. The inside surfaces of soft antistatic material provide excellent resistance against static electricity and good protection of the surface of the liquid crystal module.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of liquid crystal module, and in particular to a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag and a method for packaging a liquid crystal module with the packaging bag.
2. The Related Arts
Heretofore, a process that the liquid crystal panel industry commonly adopts to package and protect a liquid crystal module essentially comprises: attaching a protection film, packaging with antistatic bag, and positioning in box. This process provides protection means for glass surface that requires two packaging materials, including a protection film and a bag. The protection film is not sticky itself and must be fixed to the module by assisting measures, such as adhesive tapes. Removal of the liquid crystal module is necessarily done with a tedious and complicated reverse process. It is troublesome and care must be exercised in the removal process in order to avoid undesired damage to the liquid crystal module. This is an extremely time-consuming process. In addition, all the packaging materials used are generally for one time use, making the expenditure very high.
Chinese Patent Application No. 200910206440 discloses a bag that is combined with a protection film, in which a protection film that protects a display panel and a bag that encloses and covers the display panel are integrally formed. The bag that is combined with the protection film comprises a rectangular body having an upper layer and a lower layer. The body has three sealed edges and one open edge to thereby define an opening that receives deposition of a display panel into the bag. The upper layer and the lower layer both comprise a base layer made of a metal material, an outside surface layer arranged on the base layer, and an inside surface layer arranged on the outside surface layer. The inside surface layer functions to contact the display panel and is made of resin mixed with polyethylene. However, the bag that is combined with protection film is not antistatic and also, the opening is arranged so as not to provide excellent dust resistance and protect the panel. Further, the panel may accidentally fall out of the bag during the course of transportation, making the panel damaged.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag, which comprises a zipper arrangement to facilitate packaging and access of liquid crystal module, has an interior showing resistance against static electricity, provides excellent protection to the surface of the liquid crystal module against scratching, is repeatedly usable, and saves cost.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for packaging a liquid crystal module, which can be operated easily, conveniently, and efficiently, simplifies the operation of manufacture line, shortens packaging time, and reduces manufacture cost.
To achieve the objects, the present invention provides a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag, which comprises: a bag body and a zipper mounted to the bag body. The bag body forms an opening for receiving entry of a liquid crystal module into the bag body. The zipper is mounted to the opening, whereby through zipping up and down the zipper, the opening is opened or closed. The bag body comprises inside surfaces and outside surfaces that are respectively opposite to each other. The inside surfaces are made of a soft antistatic material.
The bag body comprises a first major surface and a second major surface that are opposite to each other and a plurality of side faces connecting between the first and second major surfaces. The opening is formed in at least one of the side faces.
The opening is formed consecutively in three side faces. The three side faces collectively form a U-shape and the opening is of a corresponding U-shape.
The bag body has an outer circumference that is shaped to correspond to an outer circumferential shape of a liquid crystal module to be packaged.
The soft antistatic material comprises a soft antistatic fabric or sponge.
The present invention also provides a method for packaging a liquid crystal module, which comprises the following steps:
Step 1: providing a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag and a liquid crystal module to be packaged, wherein the zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag comprises a bag body and a zipper mounted to the bag body, the bag body forming an opening, the zipper being mounted to the opening, the bag body comprising an inside surface and an outside surfaces that are opposite to each other, the inside surface being made of a soft antistatic material;
Step 2: zipping down the zipper so as to open the opening of the bag body to allow deposition of the liquid crystal module to be packaged into the bag body; and
Step 3: zipping up the zipper to close the opening of the bag body thereby packaging the liquid crystal module within the bag body.
The bag body comprises a first major surface and a second major surface that are opposite to each other and a plurality of side faces connecting between the first and second major surfaces. The opening is formed in at least one of the side faces.
The opening is formed consecutively in three side faces. The three side faces collectively form a U-shape and the opening is of a corresponding U-shape.
The bag body has an outer circumference that is shaped to correspond to an outer circumferential shape of a liquid crystal module to be packaged.
The soft antistatic material comprises a soft antistatic fabric or sponge.
The efficacy of the present invention is that the present invention provides a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag, which comprises an arrangement of zipper to allow packaging and deposition/removal of a liquid crystal module to be done conveniently. The operation is easy and efficient. The packaging time is shortened. Inside surfaces of the packaging bag are made of a soft antistatic material, which provide excellent resistance against static electricity and good protection of the surface of the liquid crystal module, thereby realizing both effects of protection and resistance against static electricity and also allowing of recyclability and reusability to save cost. The present invention also provides a method for packaging a liquid crystal module, which through use of a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag, makes packaging operation of liquid crystal module simple, convenient, and efficient, thereby simplifying the operation of manufacture line, shortening packaging time, and reducing manufacture cost.
For better understanding of the features and technical contents of the present invention, reference will be made to the following detailed description of the present invention and the attached drawings. However, the drawings are provided for the purposes of reference and illustration and are not intended to impose undue limitations to the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The technical solution, as well as beneficial advantages, will be apparent from the following detailed description of an embodiment of the present invention, with reference to the attached drawings. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view illustrating packaging a liquid crystal module with the zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag according to the present invention; and

FIG. 3 is a flow chart illustrating a method for packaging a liquid crystal module according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

To further expound the technical solution adopted in the present invention and the advantages thereof, a detailed description is given to a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the attached drawings.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the present invention provides a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag. The zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag comprises a bag body 10 and a zipper 20 mounted to the bag body 10. The bag body 10 is provided for receiving and retaining a liquid crystal module 30. The bag body 10 has an outer circumference that is shaped to correspond to an outer circumferential shape of the liquid crystal module 30 to be packaged. The arrangement of the zipper 20 allows easy and efficient deposition and removal of the liquid crystal module 30 into and out of the bag body 10.
The bag body 10 forms an opening (not labeled) for receiving entry of the liquid crystal module 30 into the bag body 10. The zipper 20 is mounted to the opening, whereby through zipping up and down the zipper 20, the opening is opened or closed. The bag body 10 comprises a first major surface 11 and a second major surface 12 that are opposite to each other and a plurality of side faces 13 connecting between the first and second major surfaces 11, 12. The opening is formed in at least one of the side faces 13. In the instant embodiment, the opening is formed consecutively in three side faces 13. The three side faces 13 collectively form a U-shape, whereby the opening is of a corresponding U-shape. This kind of arrangement of the opening allows the packaging and access of the liquid crystal module 30 more easily. The zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag of the present invention uses the zipper 20 as a sealing means for preventing the liquid crystal module 30 from falling out of the packaging bag and also preventing, to some extent, foreign objects, such as dust, from entering the bag to realize excellent protection of the liquid crystal module 30. Meanwhile, the arrangement of the zipper 20 allows the liquid crystal module 30 to be deposited and removed without causing any damage to the packaging bag. Further, the zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag is recyclable and reusable, making it environmentally conservative, saving cost, and meeting the need of market.
Further, the bag body 10 comprises inside surfaces 14 and outside surfaces 15 that are respectively opposite to each other. In other words, each of the first and second major surfaces 11, 12 and the plurality of side faces 13 comprises an inside surface 14 and an outside surface 15 that are located at inner and outer sides to be opposite to each other. The inside surfaces 14 are made of a soft antistatic material. Preferably, the bag body 10 has a double-layered structure comprising inner and outer layers bonded to each other. The inner layer serves as the inside surface 14 of the bag body 10, while the outer layer is the outside surface 15 of the bag body 10. The soft antistatic material shows antistatic property, whereby when the liquid crystal module 30 is stored in the bag body 10, the antistatic property of the inside surface 14 of the bag body 10 neutralizes electrostatic ions generated by the liquid crystal module 30 to protect sudden or potential failure of the components of the liquid crystal module 30 caused by the electrostatic ions and prevent performance deterioration or failure of the entire liquid crystal module 30. Further, such a material provides tactility of softness, which prevents scratching of the surface of the liquid crystal module 30 when rubbing the surface of the liquid crystal module 30 thereby well protecting the liquid crystal module 30. The soft antistatic material is preferably a soft antistatic fabric or sponge. The fabric may be silk, flannelette, or cotton fabric. The outside surface 15 of the bag body 10 is made of a rubbing resistant material, such as leather and fabric to make the zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag durable.
The present invention also provides a method for packaging a liquid crystal module with the above discussed zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag. Referring to FIG. 3, which is a flow chart of the packaging method, as well as FIGS. 1 and 2, the packaging method comprises the following steps:
Step 1: providing a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag and a liquid crystal module to be packaged.
The zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag comprises a bag body 10 and a zipper 20 mounted to the bag body 10. The bag body 10 forms an opening (not labeled) for receiving entry of the liquid crystal module 30 into the bag body 10. The zipper 20 is mounted to the opening, whereby through zipping up and down the zipper 20, the opening is opened or closed. The comprises a first major surface 11 and a second major surface 12 that are opposite to each other and a plurality of side faces 13 connecting between the first and second major surfaces 11, 12. The opening is formed in at least one of the side faces 13. In the instant embodiment, the opening is formed consecutively in three side faces 13. The three side faces 13 collectively form a U-shape, whereby the opening is of a corresponding U-shape. This kind of arrangement of the opening allows the packaging and access of the liquid crystal module 30 more easily. The bag body 10 comprises inside surfaces 14 and outside surfaces 15 that are respectively opposite to each other. The inside surfaces 14 are made of a soft antistatic material, which shows antistatic property and does not scratch the surface of the liquid crystal module 30. The soft antistatic material is preferably a soft antistatic fabric or sponge. The fabric may be silk, flannelette, or cotton fabric.
The bag body 10 has an outer circumference that is shaped to correspond to an outer circumferential shape of the liquid crystal module 30 to be packaged. The outside surface 15 of the bag body 10 is made of a rubbing resistant material, such as leather and fabric to make the zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag durable.
Step 2: zipping down the zipper 20 mounted to the bag body 10 of the zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag so as to open the opening of the bag body 10 to allow deposition of the liquid crystal module 30 to be packaged into the bag body 10.
The surface of the liquid crystal module 30 is in direct contact with the inside surfaces 14 of the bag body 10. The antistatic property of the inside surfaces 14 effectively neutralizes electrostatic ions generated by the liquid crystal module 30 to protect sudden or potential failure of the components of the liquid crystal module 30 caused by the electrostatic ions and prevent performance deterioration or failure of the entire liquid crystal module 30. Further, the inside surfaces 14 provide tactility of softness, which prevents scratching of the surface of the liquid crystal module 30 when rubbing the surface of the liquid crystal module 30 thereby outstandingly protecting the liquid crystal module 30.
Step 3: zipping up the zipper 20 to close the opening of the bag body 10 thereby packaging the liquid crystal module 30 within the bag body 10 of the packaging bag for preventing the liquid crystal module 30 from falling out of the packaging bag and also preventing, to some extent, foreign objects, such as dust, from entering the bag. To take out the liquid crystal module 30, the zipper 20 is zipped down to open the opening of the bag body 10 so as to allow the liquid crystal module 30 to be removed through the opening. The zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag is recyclable and reusable, making it environmentally conservative, saving cost, and meeting the need of market.
In summary, the present invention provides a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag, which comprises an arrangement of zipper to allow packaging and deposition/removal of a liquid crystal module to be done conveniently. The operation is easy and efficient. The packaging time is shortened. Inside surfaces of the packaging bag are made of a soft antistatic material, which provide excellent resistance against static electricity and good protection of the surface of the liquid crystal module, thereby realizing both effects of protection and resistance against static electricity and also allowing of recyclability and reusability to save cost. The present invention also provides a method for packaging a liquid crystal module, which through use of a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag, makes packaging operation of liquid crystal module simple, convenient, and efficient, thereby simplifying the operation of manufacture line, shortening packaging time, and reducing manufacture cost.
Based on the description given above, those having ordinary skills of the art may easily contemplate various changes and modifications of the technical solution and technical ideas of the present invention and all these changes and modifications are considered within the protection scope of right for the present invention.

Claims

1. A zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag, comprising: a bag body and a zipper mounted to the bag body, the bag body forming an opening for receiving entry of a liquid crystal module into the bag body, the zipper being mounted to the opening, whereby through zipping up and down the zipper, the opening is opened or closed, the bag body comprising inside surfaces and outside surfaces that are respectively opposite to each other, the inside surfaces being made of a soft antistatic material, the outside surfaces being structured to prevent a substantial flow of fluid therethrough so as to completely enclose and protect the liquid crystal module when the zipper is zipped up.

2. The zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bag body comprises a first major surface and a second major surface that are opposite to each other and a plurality of side faces connecting between the first and second major surfaces, the opening being formed in at least one of the side faces.

3. The zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag as claimed in claim 2, wherein the opening is formed consecutively in three side faces, the three side faces collectively forming a U-shape, the opening being of a corresponding U-shape.

4. The zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bag body has an outer circumference that is shaped to correspond to an outer circumferential shape of a liquid crystal module to be packaged.

5. The zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein the soft antistatic material comprises a soft antistatic fabric or sponge.

6. A zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag, comprising: a bag body and a zipper mounted to the bag body, the bag body forming an opening for receiving entry of a liquid crystal module into the bag body, the zipper being mounted to the opening, whereby through zipping up and down the zipper, the opening is opened or closed, the bag body comprising inside surfaces and outside surfaces that are respectively opposite to each other, the inside surfaces being made of a soft antistatic material, the outside surfaces being structured to prevent a substantial flow of fluid therethrough so as to completely enclose and protect the liquid crystal module when the zipper is zipped up;

wherein the bag body comprises a first major surface and a second major surface that are opposite to each other and a plurality of side faces connecting between the first and second major surfaces;

wherein the opening is formed consecutively in three side faces, the three side faces collectively forming a U-shape, the opening being of a corresponding U-shape;

wherein the bag body has an outer circumference that is shaped to correspond to an outer circumferential shape of a liquid crystal module to be packaged; and

wherein the soft antistatic material comprises a soft antistatic fabric or sponge.

7. A method for packaging a liquid crystal module, comprising the following steps:

(1) providing a zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag and a liquid crystal module to be packaged, wherein the zipper type liquid crystal module packaging bag comprises a bag body and a zipper mounted to the bag body, the bag body forming an opening, the zipper being mounted to the opening, the bag body comprising an inside surface and an outside surfaces that are opposite to each other, the inside surface being made of a soft antistatic material, the outside surfaces being structured to prevent a substantial flow of fluid therethrough so as to completely enclose and protect the liquid crystal module when the zipper is zipped up;

(2) zipping down the zipper so as to open the opening of the bag body to allow deposition of the liquid crystal module to be packaged into the bag body; and

(3) zipping up the zipper to close the opening of the bag body thereby packaging the liquid crystal module within the bag body.

8. The method for packaging a liquid crystal module as claimed in claim 7, wherein the bag body comprises a first major surface and a second major surface that are opposite to each other and a plurality of side faces connecting between the first and second major surfaces, the opening being formed in at least one of the side faces.

9. The method for packaging a liquid crystal module as claimed in claim 8, wherein the opening is formed consecutively in three side faces, the three side faces collectively forming a U-shape, the opening being of a corresponding U-shape.

10. The method for packaging a liquid crystal module as claimed in claim 7, wherein the bag body has an outer circumference that is shaped to correspond to an outer circumferential shape of a liquid crystal module to be packaged.

11. The method for packaging a liquid crystal module as claimed in claim 7, wherein the soft antistatic material comprises a soft antistatic fabric or sponge.