Patent ID: 6159065
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: H01J

Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a spacer [used in] for a flat panel display, comprising the steps of:(a) placing a first printing mask on a substrate, wherein the printing mask is provided with a plurality of holes, each exposing a portion expected to be the spacer on the substrate;(b) printing the spacers through the plurality of spacer holes and drying them, which constitutes the first-stage process of printing;(c) positioning a supporting plate on the substrate after removing the first printing mask, wherein the supporting plate is provided with a plurality of holes which exposes their corresponding base spacers; andarranging a second printing mask on the supporting plate to apply a subsequent printing to extend the base spacer with a desired height, wherein the second printing mask used at the subsequent printing processes has an increased thickness and pattern width in comparison to that of the first printing mask which has been used to produce the base spacer.