Ferroelectric liquid crystal apparatus having protective cover means
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1. A liquid crystal apparatus, comprising:
- a liquid crystal cell, which comprises a first substrate, a second substrate which is flexible on application of an external force and is disposed oppositely spaced from the first substrate and secured at the periphery to the first substrate to leave an internal space therebetween, and a ferroelectric liquid crystal filled in the internal space; and
protection means for protecting the liquid crystal cell from an external force.
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The specification and the drawings discloses, in a ferroelectric liquid crystal device used for a liquid crystal display device, a liquid crystal-optical shutter, etc., a technique for stably retaining a desired alignment state for a long period of time to improve display and driving characteristics by providing protection means for protecting the liquid crystal cell from a phenomenon of generating a sanded texture caused by an external force such as an impact applied to the cell.
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1. A liquid crystal apparatus, comprising:
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a liquid crystal cell, which comprises a first substrate, a second substrate which is flexible on application of an external force and is disposed oppositely spaced from the first substrate and secured at the periphery to the first substrate to leave an internal space therebetween, and a ferroelectric liquid crystal filled in the internal space; and protection means for protecting the liquid crystal cell from an external force. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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