Protective film and related assembly and method

摘要

A protective film configured to protect a substrate such as a glass panel for a display is provided. The protective film may include a discontinuous outer layer including a multitude of panels and gaps positioned therebetween. Further, the protective film may include a flexible layer positioned between the discontinuous outer layer and the substrate. When panels of the discontinuous outer layer are impacted by a foreign object, the force may be transferred to the flexible layer, rather than propagating through the outer layer. In this regard, the gaps between the panels of the discontinuous outer layer may prevent the formation of cracks that may otherwise occur. Related assemblies and methods are also provided.

主权项

1. A protective film, comprising:
an adhesive layer configured to engage a substrate; a flexible layer coupled to the adhesive layer; and a discontinuous outer layer coupled to the flexible layer, the discontinuous outer layer comprising a plurality of panels separated by a plurality of gaps, wherein the discontinuous outer layer, the flexible layer, and the adhesive layer are transparent.