A method of reducing doming in a colour display tube and a colour display tube made in accordance with the method

摘要

Anti-doming measures taken in colour display tubes normally comprise applying radiation absorptive layers to the back of the screen. In contrast, in the present invention the thermal radiation reflectivity between the upright edge of the faceplate and at least the edge portion of the shadow mask is adjusted to obtain a desired temperature stabilisation level which avoids spot misalignment. This may be achieved by having selected areas of the upright edge non-aluminised whilst the remainder of the upright edge together with the back of the screen have a layer of aluminium thereon. The size and/or shape and/or disposition of the selected areas is/are chosen to obtain an optimum ratio of aluminised and non-aluminised glass surface which will provide a desired radiation coefficient. Typically at least 35% of the upright edge is aluminised. In certain situations it may be necessary to apply a material having a high radiation coefficient, such as a low melting point glass with a high lead content, to a peripheral portion of the shadow mask and the adjoining mounting frame. Measures may also be taken to counter local doming.