In-line system and a method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display

Abstract

Disclosed is an in-line system and a method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display. The system includes a spacer-dispersing unit for dispersing spacers on one of two substrates of a mother glass, the mother glass having at least one liquid crystal cell; a sealant-applying unit for depositing a sealant on one of the two substrates; a liquid crystal depositing unit for depositing liquid crystal material on the substrate on which the sealant is deposited; and a substrate-attaching unit for receiving the two substrates from the sealant-applying unit or the liquid crystal depositing unit, then conjoining the substrates in a vacuum state. The method includes the steps of dispersing spacers on one of two substrates of a mother glass, the mother glass having at least one liquid crystal cell; depositing sealant on one of the two substrates; depositing liquid crystal material on the substrate where the sealant is deposited; and conjoining the substrates in a vacuum state to complete the manufacture of a liquid crystal panel.

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         56 . A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display, comprising steps of: 
 forming a spacer on a first substrate or a second substrate;    depositing a sealant on the first substrate;    exposing the sealant to an ultraviolet ray to partially harden the sealant;    depositing liquid crystal on the second substrate;    conjoining the first substrate and the second substrate in a vacuum; and    fully hardening the sealant.    
     
     
         57 . The method of  claim 56 , wherein the ultraviolet ray exposed to the sealant forms a reaction prevention layer on a surface portion of the sealant.  
     
     
         58 . The method of  claim 56 , wherein the spacer is formed on the first substrate.  
     
     
         59 . The method of  claim 56 , wherein the first substrate and the second substrate are conjoined while gradually forming the vacuum.  
     
     
         60 . The method of  claim 56 , wherein the step of depositing the liquid crystal includes steps of: 
 applying liquid crystal droplets at predetermined locations of the second substrate; and    rotating the second substrate.    
     
     
         61 . The method of  claim 56 , wherein the sealant is deposited in a closed loop.  
     
     
         62 . The method of  claim 56 , further comprising a step of forming a buffer region to hold an excessive portion of the liquid crystal.