WO2016186936A1 - Articles en verre avec bords à découpe laser et procédés pour les fabriquer - Google Patents

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WO2016186936A1
WO2016186936A1 PCT/US2016/031961 US2016031961W WO2016186936A1 WO 2016186936 A1 WO2016186936 A1 WO 2016186936A1 US 2016031961 W US2016031961 W US 2016031961W WO 2016186936 A1 WO2016186936 A1 WO 2016186936A1
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Jacques Gollier
Shenping Li
Xinghua Li
Garrett Andrew Piech
Sergio Tsuda
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    • C03—GLASS; MINERAL OR SLAG WOOL
    • C03B—MANUFACTURE, SHAPING, OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES
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    • H01L27/15—Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including semiconductor components having potential barriers, specially adapted for light emission
    • H01L27/153—Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including semiconductor components having potential barriers, specially adapted for light emission in a repetitive configuration, e.g. LED bars
    • H01L27/156—Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including semiconductor components having potential barriers, specially adapted for light emission in a repetitive configuration, e.g. LED bars two-dimensional arrays
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B23—MACHINE TOOLS; METAL-WORKING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B23K—SOLDERING OR UNSOLDERING; WELDING; CLADDING OR PLATING BY SOLDERING OR WELDING; CUTTING BY APPLYING HEAT LOCALLY, e.g. FLAME CUTTING; WORKING BY LASER BEAM
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    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
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  • the disclosure relates generally to glass articles and display devices comprising such glass articles, and more particularly to glass light guides with at least one laser cut edge and methods for making the same.
  • LCDs Liquid crystal displays
  • LCDs are commonly used in various electronics, such as cell phones, laptops, electronic tablets, televisions, and computer monitors.
  • Increased demand for larger, high-resolution flat panel displays drives the need for large high-quality glass substrates for use in the display.
  • glass substrates may be used as light guide plates (LGPs) in LCDs, to which a light source may be coupled.
  • LGPs light guide plates
  • the thinness and/or screen size of an LCD device may be affected by the size and/or properties of the light-emitting and/or light- incident surfaces of the light guide.
  • PMMA polymethylmethacrylate
  • PMMA has a relatively high coefficient of thermal expansion (e.g., approximately one order of magnitude greater than that of glass), which may necessitate a larger space between the light source, e.g., LED, and the light guide when designing an LCD device.
  • This gap can both decrease the efficiency of light coupling from the light source to the light guide and/or require a larger bezel to conceal the edges of the display.
  • PMMA light guides can thus limit the light-emitting surface area available to display an image, either due to concealment by a bezel or inability to manufacture sheets large enough for the desired display size.
  • Glass light guides have been proposed as alternatives to PMMA due to their low light attenuation, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and high mechanical strength.
  • the light-incident surface area of a glass substrate can be affected by the method by which the glass is cut.
  • glass can be cut by a mechanical scoring technique to provide perforated dashes along which the glass can be broken in a relatively straight line; however, this method may cause significant damage to the edge of the glass such as chipping, cracking, and/or sheet rupture. Defects in the glass edges are often observed at the intersecting regions between the major surfaces and the edges (e.g., around the 90° sharp corners).
  • the edges of the glass can be finished, often by introduction of chamfers, which may eliminate all or a part of the damaged portion of the glass.
  • chamfers may eliminate all or a part of the damaged portion of the glass.
  • about 0.2 mm of the thickness may be ground or polished to produce such a chamfer on each corner of the side edge.
  • the chamfer can reduce the surface area at the edge of the light guide that is available to couple the light from the light source into the light guide. For instance, 0.2 mm chamfers in a 0.7 mm thick glass sheet can result in a decrease of about 14% or more in coupling efficiency as compared to a flat, non-chamfered edge. It would therefore be advantageous to reduce chamfering of the light-incident edge, as this may allow for a thinner light guide and thus a thinner overall LCD device. It would also be advantageous to provide improved methods for finishing the edges of light guide plates to increase the surface area of the light-incident edge available to couple with the light source.
  • the disclosure relates, in various embodiments, to glass articles, such as light guide plates, comprising a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a thickness extending therebetween; and at least one side edge comprising a laser ablated region having a thickness of about 35% or less than the thickness of the glass article.
  • the disclosure also relates to glass articles comprising a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a thickness extending therebetween; and at least one side edge comprising a chamfer having a height of about 15% or less than the thickness of the glass article. Display devices comprising such glass articles are further disclosed herein.
  • the side edge can comprise a non-laser ablated or non-chamfered region.
  • the scattering parameter of a light-incident surface of the laser ablated region can be less than 0.1
  • the scattering parameter of a light-incident surface of the non-laser ablated region can be less than about 0.2.
  • the scattering parameter of a light-incident surface of the chamfered and non-chamfered regions can, in non-limiting
  • display devices comprising the light guides may further comprise a light source, such as a light- emitting diode (LED), coupled to the at least one side edge.
  • the light source can be coupled to the at least on side edge proximate the non-laser ablated region or the non-chamfered region.
  • Methods for making such glass articles or light guide plates comprising providing a glass sheet having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a thickness extending therebetween; contacting the glass sheet with a laser along a predetermined path on the first surface to form a defect line; and separating the glass sheet into two or more portions along the defect line to form a glass article comprising at least one side edge comprising a laser ablated region having a thickness of less than or equal to about 35% of the thickness of the glass sheet.
  • a glass article comprising providing a glass sheet having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a thickness extending therebetween; contacting the glass sheet with a laser along a predetermined path on the first surface to form a groove; and separating the glass sheet into two or more portions along the groove to form a glass article comprising at least one side edge comprising a chamfer having a height of less than or equal to about 15% of the thickness of the glass sheet.
  • the predetermined path can comprise a straight line, which can be perpendicular to an adjacent side edge of the glass sheet.
  • the defect line can comprise laser ablated holes extending to a depth in the glass sheet of less than or equal to about 35% of the thickness of the glass sheet and/or a plurality of fault lines extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from the first surface to the second surface.
  • separating the glass sheet into two or more portions can comprise applying mechanical or thermal stress on or around the defect line or groove.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a glass article having a side edge comprising two mechanically-formed chamfers
  • FIG. 2 is a plot of optical coupling efficiency of the glass article of FIG. 1 as a function of chamfer height
  • FIG. 3A illustrates the side edge of an exemplary glass article comprising a laser ablated region
  • FIG. 3B is an SEM cross-sectional image of a glass article comprising a laser ablated region according to various embodiments of the disclosure
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a glass article comprising a laser ablated region according to certain embodiments of the disclosure
  • FIG. 5 is a plot of optical coupling efficiency of the glass article of FIG. 4 as a function of the thickness of the laser ablated region
  • FIGS. 6A-B illustrate glass articles comprising a laser ablated region according to certain embodiments of the disclosure
  • FIGS. 7A-B are plots of optical coupling efficiency of the glass articles of FIGS. 6A-B as a function of the thickness of the laser ablated region;
  • FIG. 8 is a plot of optical coupling efficiency as a function of the scattering parameter Sigma
  • FIGS. 9A-B illustrate a glass article having a side edge comprising one laser cut chamfer according to various embodiments of the disclosure.
  • FIGS. 10A-C illustrate a method for making a glass article according to various embodiments.
  • glass articles comprising a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a thickness extending therebetween; and at least one side edge comprising a laser ablated region having a thickness of about 35% or less than the thickness of the glass article.
  • Exemplary glass articles can include, but are not limited to, glass light guide plates.
  • the disclosure also relates to glass articles comprising a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a thickness extending therebetween; and at least one side edge comprising a chamfer having a height of about 15% or less than the thickness of the glass article. Display devices comprising such glass articles are further disclosed herein.
  • the glass article or light guide plate may comprise any material known in the art for use in displays and other similar devices including, but not limited to, aluminosilicate, alkali-aluminosilicate, borosilicate, alkali-borosilicate, aluminoborosilicate, alkali-aluminoborosilicate, and other suitable glasses.
  • the glass article may have a thickness of less than or equal to about 3 mm, for example, ranging from about 0.3 mm to about 2 mm, from about 0.7 mm to about 1 .5 mm, or from about 1.5 mm to about 2.5 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • Non-limiting examples of commercially available glasses suitable for use as a light guide plate include, for instance, EAGLE XG ® , Gorilla ® , IrisTM, LotusTM, and Willow ® glasses from Corning Incorporated.
  • the glass article may comprise a first surface and an opposing second surface.
  • the surfaces may, in certain embodiments, be planar or
  • the glass article may further comprise at least one side edge, for instance, at least two side edges, at least three side edges, or at least four side edges.
  • the glass article may comprise a rectangular or square glass sheet having four edges, although other shapes and configurations are envisioned and are intended to fall within the scope of the disclosure.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a glass article, e.g., glass light guide, comprising chamfers created by a mechanical score-and-break technique followed by polishing.
  • the illustrated glass article 100 can comprise a first surface 105, a second surface 110, and a side edge 115.
  • a thickness T of the glass article 100 extends between the first and second surfaces.
  • edge defects on the side edge 115 can be removed by grinding and/or polishing to produce mechanically formed chamfers 120.
  • These chamfers 120 can have a height h.
  • An exemplary height h for the chamfer 120 can be at least about 25% of the overall thickness T of the glass article.
  • chamfers having a height of about 0.2 mm can be used to correct defects at both corners of the side edge 115.
  • the chamfers 120 can be cut at any suitable angle, for example, ranging from about 30° to about 60°, such as about 45°.
  • a light source 140 such as an LED, can be coupled to the side edge 115.
  • the light source can have a height H, which can be at least about 50% of the overall thickness T of the glass article, such as at least about 60%, at least about 70%, at least about 80%, at least about 90%, or 100% of the thickness T of the glass article.
  • Light sources having a height H exceeding the thickness T of the glass article can also be used in some embodiments.
  • the light source can be spaced apart from the side edge of the glass article at a distance D, which can range, for example, from about 0.01 mm to about 2 mm, such as from about 0.04 mm to about 1 .8 mm, from about 0.5 mm to about 1 .5 mm, from about 0.6 mm to about 1 .2 mm, or from about 0.8 mm to about 1 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • a distance D can range, for example, from about 0.01 mm to about 2 mm, such as from about 0.04 mm to about 1 .8 mm, from about 0.5 mm to about 1 .5 mm, from about 0.6 mm to about 1 .2 mm, or from about 0.8 mm to about 1 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • FIG. 2 is a graphical plot of optical coupling efficiency as a function of chamfer height (with and without a reflector) for the glass article illustrated in FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates that chamfering to reduce edge defects can result in undesirable optical losses.
  • Alternative edge-finishing methods with reduced optical losses could advantageously provide larger and/or thinner displays with improved display properties.
  • FIG. 3A depicts a cross-sectional view of a side edge 215 of a glass article 200 comprising a laser ablated region 225.
  • the laser ablated region 225 can comprise, for example, a plurality of laser ablated holes or damage tracks 230.
  • the glass in the laser ablated region 225 can be modified by a high energy density laser via nonlinear effects. Scanning a laser along a predetermined line or path can thus create a defect line which can define the perimeter or shape of one or more glass pieces to be separated from the glass sheet.
  • the laser ablated region may, in certain embodiments, not extend through the entire thickness T of the glass article 200.
  • the thickness t1 of the laser ablated region 225 can be less than about 35% of the thickness T of the glass article, such as less than about 30%, less than about 25%, or less than about 20% of thickness T, including all ranges and subranges
  • the thickness T of the glass article 200 can be less than or equal to about 3 mm, for example, ranging from about 0.3 mm to about 2 mm, from about 0.7 mm to about 1 .5 mm, or from about 1 .5 mm to about 2.5 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the thickness T of the glass article 200 can be less than or equal to about 3 mm, for example, ranging from about 0.3 mm to about 2 mm, from about 0.7 mm to about 1 .5 mm, or from about 1 .5 mm to about 2.5 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the thickness t1 of the laser ablated region 225 can be less than or equal to about 1 mm, such as ranging from about 0.05 mm to about 0.9 mm, from about 0.1 mm to about 0.8 mm, from about 0.2 mm to about 0.7 mm, from about 0.3 mm to about 0.6 mm, or from about 0.4 mm to about 0.5 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the thickness t1 of the laser ablated region may vary, e.g., linearly, randomly, etc.
  • the thickness t2 will also vary accordingly as a function of t1.
  • the remaining portion of the side edge 215 may comprise a nonlaser ablated region 235, e.g., a region not comprising laser ablated holes and/or nonlinear modifications.
  • the thickness t2 of the non-laser ablated region 235 can be greater than about 65% of the thickness T of the glass article, such as greater than about 70%, greater than about 75%, or greater than about 80% of thickness T, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the thickness t2 can be less than about 2 mm, such as ranging from about 0.25 mm to about 1 .5 mm, from about 0.5 mm to about 1 .2 mm, or from about 0.8 mm to about 1 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween. While the laser ablated region 225 is illustrated in FIG. 3A adjacent the first surface 205, and the non-laser ablated region 235 adjacent the second surface 210, it is to be understood that these orientations and labels can be switched without limitation, the surfaces being referred to herein as "first" and "second” solely for the purposes of discussion.
  • FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the side edge of a glass article comprising 0.7 mm thick Corning IrisTM Glass.
  • the side edge can comprise a laser ablated region 225 and a non-laser ablated region 235.
  • the laser ablated region has been modified by intense laser energy via nonlinear effects to a predetermined depth.
  • the thickness t1 of the laser ablated region is 0.24 mm, whereas the overall thickness T of the glass substrate is 0.7 mm.
  • t1/T 0.34, e.g., t1 is less than or equal to about 35% of the overall thickness T.
  • the light-incident surface of the laser ablated region 225 can, in certain embodiments, have a scattering parameter (Sigma) of less than about 0.2, such as less than about 0.15, or less than about 0.1 .
  • the light-incident surface of the non-laser ablated region 235 can have a scattering parameter (Sigma) of less than about 0.1 , such as less than about 0.05, or lower.
  • the Sigma scattering parameter can be proportional to a surface roughness of the region and can also indicate the width of Gaussian distribution on the projected plane.
  • the non-laser ablated region 235 can have a scattering parameter less than the scattering parameter of the laser ablated region 225 and, thus, a relatively smoother light-incident surface.
  • the relatively smoother surface of the non-laser ablated region 235 can be created when the glass sheet is separated into two (or more) portions by cracking or snapping the glass sheet along the defect line created by the laser.
  • FIG. 4 An additional schematic of an exemplary glass article 200 is depicted in FIG. 4.
  • the glass article can have a thickness T extending between a first surface 205 and a second surface 210, as well as a side edge 215.
  • the side edge 215 can comprise a laser ablated region 225 having a thickness t1.
  • a light source (e.g., LED) 240 having a height H can be coupled to the side edge 215 and positioned centrally between the first surface 205 and second surface 210, although any alternative orientation can be used, as discussed in more detail below.
  • Suitable reflectors can include broadband reflectors covering the full visible spectrum ( ⁇ 420-700 nm).
  • the first reflector can be referred to herein as a "front” reflector, indicating that the first surface is a light-emitting surface, and the second reflector can be referred to herein as a "back” reflector.
  • Suitable reflectors can include broadband reflectors covering the full visible spectrum ( ⁇ 420-700 nm).
  • the first reflector can be referred to herein as a "front” reflector, indicating that the first surface
  • FIG. 5 is a graphical plot of optical coupling efficiency as a function of the thickness of the laser ablated region (with only a back reflector or with a front and back reflector) for the glass article illustrated in FIG. 4.
  • optical coupling efficiency can be as high as 91 .5% (with both a front and back reflector) or 91 % (without only a back reflector).
  • Laser ablation of the side edge to a depth of 0.24 mm is shown to decrease the optical coupling efficiency by 2.43% (with both a front and back reflector) or 2.38% (without only a back reflector).
  • FIG. 5 illustrates that, compared to chamfered regions on the side edge (see, e.g., FIG. 2), laser ablated regions can result in at least about an 8.6% improvement in optical coupling efficiency.
  • Table I shows the experimental results to compare the difference of coupling efficiency when LED light is coupled from these two regions.
  • optical coupling efficiency losses as compared to a light guide having a "mirror" side edge, e.g., no laser ablated region
  • 2.52% without front reflector
  • 1 .71 % with front reflector
  • FIG. 6A LED aligned with FIG. 6B (LED aligned with non-laser ablated region) * laser ablated region) *
  • FIGS. 7A-B are graphical plots of optical coupling efficiency as a function of the thickness of the laser ablated region, with a back reflector only (FIG. 7A) or with both a front and back reflector (FIG. 7B). Both graphs plot a comparison between alignment of the light source with the laser ablated region or the non-laser ablated region of the side edge of the light guide plate.
  • the location of the light source can impact the coupling efficiency.
  • the coupling efficiency improvement obtained when a light source is aligned with the non-laser ablated region as compared to a light source aligned with the laser ablated region is 3.1 % (back reflector only; FIG. 7A) and 2.8% (back and front reflector; FIG. 7B).
  • FIG. 8 is a graphical plot illustrating optical coupling efficiency as a function of the scattering parameter (Sigma), which is proportional to the
  • the graphical model includes the following assumptions: 2 mm glass thickness T; 1 .5 mm light source (LED) height H; and 1 .4 mm gap width D.
  • Sigma or surface roughness
  • optical coupling efficiency generally decreases.
  • the scattering parameter for the laser ablated region may be less than about 0.2, such as less than about 0.15, or less than about 0.1 .
  • the scattering parameter of the non-laser ablated region may be less than about 0.1 or even less than about 0.05.
  • the glass article 300 can comprise a first surface 305, a second surface 310, and a thickness T extending therebetween, as well as a side edge 315.
  • a portion of the side edge 315 may comprise a chamfer 360, which can be adjacent the first surface or second surface (chamfer 360 adjacent the first surface 305 illustrated).
  • the chamfer 360 can have a width w2 and a height h2.
  • the width w2 of the chamfer 360 can correspond to or be proportional to the width of the predetermined path created by the laser.
  • the width w2 can be less than about 10 microns, such as less than about 8 microns, or less than about 5 microns (e.g., less than about 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1 microns).
  • the width w2 can, in various embodiments, be equal to approximately half of the width of the defect line created by the laser.
  • the width w2 can be at least about 10% of the total thickness T of the glass article, e.g., at least about 15%, at least about 20%, at least about 25% or at least about 30% of the thickness T, including all ranges and subranges
  • the height h2 of the chamfer 360 can correspond to or be proportional to the depth of the predetermined path created by the laser.
  • the height h2 of the chamfer can, for example, be less than about 30% of the thickness T of the glass article, such as less than about 25%, less than about 20%, less than about 15%, less than about 10%, or less than about 5% of the thickness T, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the height h2 of the chamfer can be less than about 1 mm, such as ranging from about 0.05 mm to about 0.9 mm, from about 0.1 mm to about 0.8 mm, from about 0.2 mm to about 0.7 mm, from about 0.3 mm to about 0.6 mm, or from about 0.4 mm to about 0.5 mm, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • Table II below illustrates optical coupling efficiency for the glass article illustrated in FIGS. 9A-B when coupled to a light source (LED). The light source was aligned with the non-chamfered region of the side edge (e.g., in the embodiment depicted in FIG.
  • an edge of the light source was aligned with the second surface 310).
  • the chamfered region can abut either the first surface (as illustrated) or the second surface (not illustrated).
  • Table II when the light source is aligned with the non-chamfered region, optical coupling efficiency losses (as compared to a light guide having a "mirror" side edge, e.g., no laser ablated region) were 6.93% (without front reflector) or 5.32% (with front reflector).
  • the use of a front reflector can also enhance coupling efficiency and laser cut chamfers can decrease optical losses as compared to mechanically formed chamfers (see, e.g., FIG. 2).
  • optical coupling efficiency losses for laser cut chamfered glass light guides are decreased by nearly half.
  • this improvement may be due to (a) the presence of only one laser cut chamfer in certain embodiments, as opposed to two mechanically formed chamfers, and/or (b) negligible defects and/or surface damage during laser cutting, as opposed to mechanical scoring, breaking, and polishing techniques.
  • the glass light guide plate disclosed herein can comprise only one chamfer, either adjacent the first surface or the second surface, thereby minimizing coupling efficiency losses that might otherwise be caused by the presence of a second chamfer.
  • the optical efficiency loss is greater by a factor of more than 2.
  • the additional optical losses may be due to (a) the chamfered region 360 and/or (b) the twist hackles 365 that may be formed in the light guide depending on the method used to separate (e.g., break) the glass sheet. Twist hackles may be formed, for example, when mechanical force is used to break a glass sheet following laser scribing, as discussed in more detail below.
  • Table II Coupling Efficiency Loss of LGP with Laser Cut Chamfered Edge
  • Also disclosed herein are methods for making glass articles or light guide plates comprising providing a glass sheet having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a thickness extending therebetween; contacting the glass sheet with a laser along a predetermined path on the first surface to form a defect line; and separating the glass sheet into two or more portions along the defect line to form a glass article comprising at least one side edge comprising a laser ablated region having a thickness of less than or equal to about 35% of the thickness of the glass sheet.
  • a glass article or light guide plate comprising providing a glass sheet having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a thickness extending therebetween; contacting the glass sheet with a laser along a predetermined path on the first surface to form a groove; and separating the glass sheet into two or more portions along the groove to form a glass article comprising at least one side edge comprising a chamfer having a height of less than or equal to about 15% of the thickness of the glass sheet.
  • a glass sheet 400 can be provided having a first surface, an opposing second surface, and a thickness extending therebetween, and at least one side edge.
  • the first or second surface of the glass sheet can be contacted with a laser, for example, by moving a laser along a predetermined path 470 (dashed line) on the surface of a stationary glass sheet.
  • the laser may be stationary and the glass sheet can be moved along the predetermined path.
  • the predetermined path 470 can be a straight line that is substantially perpendicular to at least one adjacent side edge 475;
  • more than one predetermined path can be traced on the surface to form a more complex shape and/or to separate the glass sheet 400 into more than two portions.
  • Contact with the laser e.g., an ultra-short pulsed laser, can comprise single laser pulses along the predetermined path, or multiple pulses can be used to increase the depth and/or width of the laser ablated region.
  • the pulses can have, for example, a duration of less than a second, such as less than a nanosecond, or less than a picosecond.
  • Non-limiting exemplary methods and lasers suitable for laser ablating and cutting glass are disclosed, for instance, in U.S. Application Nos.
  • the defect line 480 can have any width W suitable to achieve the desired optical properties and/or separation or breakage profile.
  • the width W can range from about 1 micron to about 10 microns, such as from about 2 microns to about 9 microns, from about 3 microns to about 8 microns, from about 4 microns to about 7 microns, or from about 5 microns to about 6 microns, including all ranges and subranges therebetween.
  • the laser can modify the glass sheet along the
  • the laser can create a plurality of fault lines extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from the first surface to the second surface along the predetermined path 470.
  • the predetermined path and/or defect line may thus delineate the desired shape and the vertical fault lines along the defect line can establish a path of least resistance for separation by crack propagation or any other mechanical or thermal separation technique.
  • the laser does not or does not substantially alter the overall thickness T of the glass sheet at the side edge.
  • defect line 480 separation can occur by applying manual and/or thermal stress on or around the defect line.
  • Manual or mechanical stress or pressure can be applied, for example, in an amount sufficient to create tension on the vertical fault lines thus resulting in a break along the defect line.
  • Thermal stress can be applied using any suitable heat source to create a stress zone on or around the defect line, thereby placing tension on the vertical fault lines and inducing partial or total self-separation of the glass sheet.
  • the methods used to separate the glass sheet can be carried out alone or in combinations and the parameters for the separation methods (e.g., force, temperature, etc.) can vary depending on various process parameters revolving around the laser (e.g., laser scan speed, laser power, pulse width, repetition rate, pulse time, etc.).
  • the glass sheet 400 can thus be separated into two or more portions (two portions illustrated in FIG. 10B: 485, 490).
  • the glass portion can have a length L and a side edge 415.
  • the side edge 415 can comprise a laser ablated region 425 having a width w1.
  • the width w1 of the laser ablated region may vary depending, e.g., on the defect line width W and/or on the method of separation. In some embodiments (not illustrated), w1 ⁇ W, e.g., if substantially all of the defect line is incorporated into the side edge 415 as the laser ablated region 425.
  • w1 ⁇ W e.g., if a portion of the defect line makes up the laser ablated region 425 of side edge 415.
  • 2 * w1 ⁇ W e.g., in the case of a break substantially along the middle of the defect line.
  • FIG. 10C A perspective view of a portion of the resulting glass article 500 (485) is illustrated in FIG. 10C, having a side edge 515 with a laser ablated region 525 as described above with respect to FIG. 4.
  • the laser ablated region 525 has a thickness t1 extending partially along the overall thickness T of the glass article, as well as a width w1 extending partially along the overall length L of the glass article (full length not illustrated).
  • the described method can be used to create two glass articles having substantially identical side edges 515.
  • a glass article of FIG. 9A can be prepared for example, following the procedure outlined above with respect to FIGS. 10A-B. However, in contrast to the laser ablation method, which does not
  • methods for forming the glass article of FIG. 9A include creating a chamfer 360 in the side edge 315 of the glass article. Accordingly, contacting a surface of the glass sheet with a laser along the predetermined path can result in the formation of a vent or groove along the predetermined path. Similar to the defect line of FIG. 10A, the groove can have a width and can penetrate to a depth sufficient to form a chamfer having a width w2 and a height h2 (referring to FIG. 9A).
  • Suitable lasers for laser cutting a vent or groove into the glass sheet can include, for example, CO2 lasers, UV lasers, and infrared lasers operating at wavelengths greater than about 3 microns.
  • Such lasers are described, for example, in U.S. Patent Application Nos. 14/145,525; 14/530,457; 14/535,800; 14/535,754; 14/530,379; 14/529,801 ; 14/529,520; 14/529,697; 14/536,009; 14/530,410; and 14/530,244; and International Application Nos. PCT/EP 14/055364;
  • a is the coefficient of thermal expansion
  • E is the Young's modulus
  • ⁇ is the temperature drop from the laser beam and cooling jet quenching cycle.
  • Tensile stresses that can be generated using this process for display glasses can range up to about 100 MPa in some instances.
  • the laser scribing process can be followed by a mechanical separation (break) or a subsequent laser separation, such as a C0 2 laser separation step.
  • a scribe-and-break technique can be employed.
  • the groove cut into the glass surface can have a depth of at least about 10% of the glass thickness, such as greater than about 15% or greater than about 20% of the glass thickness, e.g. greater than about 25% or greater than about 30% of the glass thickness.
  • competing considerations should be balanced between ease of breaking the glass sheet and minimizing the chamfer height in the resulting glass article.
  • Another consideration during the mechanical separation of the glass sheet is minimizing the creation of twist hackles, which can be produced by tensile stress applied to the vent or groove. Twist hackles can significantly impact the coupling efficiency of the light guide plate (as shown in Table II above).
  • the glass light guide disclosed herein may comprise twist hackles or may be substantially free of twist hackles.
  • the first and/or second surface of the glass article may be patterned with a plurality of light extraction features.
  • the term "patterned" is intended to denote that the plurality of elements and/or features are present on the surface of the glass article in any given pattern or design, which may, for example, be random or arranged, repetitive or non-repetitive.
  • such features may be distributed across the second surface, e.g. as textural features making up a roughened surface.
  • the light extraction features present on the first and/or second surface of the glass article may comprise light scattering sites.
  • the first surface of the glass article may be textured, etched, coated, damaged and/or roughened to produce the light extraction features.
  • Non-limiting examples of such methods include, for instance, laser damaging the surface, acid etching the surface, and coating the surface with T1O2.
  • a laser can be used both to cut holes into the glass sheet and to damage the first and/or second surface to create light extraction features.
  • the extraction features may be patterned in a suitable density so as to produce a substantially uniform illumination.
  • the light extraction features may produce surface scattering and/or volumetric scattering of light, depending on the depth of the features in the glass surface. The optical characteristics of these features can be controlled, e.g., by the processing parameters used when producing the extraction features.
  • the glass article may be treated to create light extraction features according to any method known in the art, e.g., the methods disclosed in co-pending and co-owned International Patent Application No. PCT/US2013/063622,
  • a glass sheet may be ground and/or polished to achieve the desired thickness and/or surface quality.
  • the glass may then be optionally cleaned and/or the surface of the glass to be etched may be subjected to a process for removing contamination, such as exposing the surface to ozone.
  • the glass sheet may also be chemically strengthened, e.g., by ion exchange.
  • ions within a glass sheet at or near the surface of the glass sheet may be exchanged for larger metal ions, for example, from a salt bath.
  • the incorporation of the larger ions into the glass can strengthen the sheet by creating a compressive stress in a near surface region.
  • a corresponding tensile stress can be induced within a central region of the glass sheet to balance the compressive stress.
  • Ion exchange may be carried out, for example, by immersing the glass in a molten salt bath for a predetermined period of time.
  • exemplary salt baths include, but are not limited to, KN0 3 , LiN0 3 , NaN0 3 , RbN0 3 , and combinations thereof.
  • the temperature of the molten salt bath and treatment time period can vary. It is within the ability of one skilled in the art to determine the time and temperature according to the desired application.
  • the temperature of the molten salt bath may range from about 400°C to about 800°C, such as from about 400°C to about 500°C, and the predetermined time period may range from about 4 to about 24 hours, such as from about 4 hours to about 10 hours, although other temperature and time combinations are envisioned.
  • the glass can be submerged in a KN0 3 bath, for example, at about 450°C for about 6 hours to obtain a K-enriched layer which imparts a surface compressive stress.
  • the surface to be etched may, by way of a non-limiting embodiment, be exposed to an acid bath, e.g., a mixture of glacial acetic acid (GAA) and ammonium fluoride (NH 4 F) in a ratio, e.g., ranging from about 1 : 1 to about 9:1 .
  • the etching time may range, for example, from about 30 seconds to about 15 minutes, and the etching may take place at room temperature or at elevated temperature.
  • Process parameters such as acid concentration/ratio, temperature, and/or time may affect the size, shape, and distribution of the resulting extraction features. It is within the ability of one skilled in the art to vary these parameters to achieve the desired surface extraction features.
  • the term “optically coupled” is intended to denote that a light source is positioned at an edge of the glass article so as to introduce light into the guide.
  • the light is trapped and bounces within the light guide due to total internal reflection (TIR) until it hits a light extraction feature on the first or second surface.
  • TIR total internal reflection
  • the term “light-emitting surface” is intended to denote a surface from which light is emitted from the light guide plate toward a viewer.
  • the first or second surface can be a light-emitting surface.
  • the term "light-incident surface” is intended to denote a surface that is coupled to a light source, e.g., an LED, such that light enters the light guide.
  • a light source e.g., an LED
  • the side edge of the light guide plate can be a light-incident surface.
  • the glass articles and light guide plates disclosed herein may be used in various display devices including, but not limited to LCDs or other displays used in the television, advertising, automotive, and other industries.
  • Traditional backlight units used in LCDs can comprise various components.
  • One or more light sources may be used, for example light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs).
  • LEDs light-emitting diodes
  • CCFLs cold cathode fluorescent lamps
  • Conventional LCDs may employ LEDs or CCFLs packaged with color converting phosphors to produce white light.
  • display devices employing the disclosed glass articles may comprise at least one light source emitting blue light (UV light, approximately 100-400 nm), such as near-UV light (approximately 300-400nm).
  • the light guide plates and devices disclosed herein may also be used in any suitable lighting applications such as, but not limited to, luminaires or the like.
  • any suitable lighting applications such as, but not limited to, luminaires or the like.
  • the various disclosed embodiments may involve particular features, elements or steps that are described in connection with that particular embodiment. It will also be appreciated that a particular feature, element or step, although described in relation to one particular embodiment, may be interchanged or combined with alternate embodiments in various non-illustrated combinations or permutations.
  • the terms "the,” “a,” or “an,” mean “at least one,” and should not be limited to “only one” unless explicitly indicated to the contrary.
  • reference to “a light source” includes examples having two or more such light sources unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
  • a “plurality” is intended to denote “more than one.”
  • a “plurality of fault lines” includes two or more such fault lines, such as three or more such fault lines, etc.
  • Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to "about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, examples include from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent "about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint.

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L'invention concerne un article en verre, tel que des plaques guides de lumière, comprenant une première surface, une seconde surface opposée, et une épaisseur s'étendant entre elles ; et au moins un bord latéral comprenant une région d'ablation laser présentant une épaisseur inférieure ou égale à environ 35 % de l'épaisseur de l'article en verre, ou un chanfrein ayant une hauteur inférieure ou égale à environ 15 % de l'épaisseur de l'article en verre. Des dispositifs d'affichage comprenant de tels articles en verre sont également décrits ainsi que des procédés de production de tels articles en verre.
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