Abstract:
A flexible circuit board assembly (10) includes a flexible substrate (11) having first and second end portions (14,15) and an intermediate portion (16). Conductive metalization interconnect paths (17) extend between the substrate end portions (14, 15) and across the intermediate portion (16). The substrate first and second end portions are mounted to first and second end portions (21, 22) of a rigidizer plate (20). Stiffening material (35) is provided on the flexible substrate intermediate portion (16) to define stiff (36, 37, 38) and less stiff (39, 40) paths that extend across the interconnect paths (17) and the substrate intermediate portion (16) and define desired bend curvature characteristics for the flexible substrate intermediate portion (16). A method utilizes this structure to provide a flexible circuit board assembly (10), preferably with a bent rigidizer plate (20).
Abstract:
Method and structure for creating multilayer printed circuit boards having integral flexible conductor appendages, involving the utilization of an array of flexible, circuit-containing layers bonded in properly aligned relationship between rigid layers equipped with suitable electrical connections. All of the layers are substantially larger than the size the finished circuit board is to be and selectively bonded and slotted in preselected locations, and maintained in this over-sized condition throughout the procedure in which holes for interconnections are drilled, and plated through with conductive material. Only after the plating procedure has been completed are the portions of the upper and lower rigid layers removed from locations above and below the appendage portions, thus allowing them to attain the desired, flexible condition. By keeping the rigid layers intact, the assemblage is maintained rigid during the plating procedure, thereby avoiding undesirable work hardening of the flexible portions even without tools for restraining the flexible portions. The selective bonding and preslotting permits the ready removal of the rigid material from certain portions of the assemblage to form the circuit board with integral flexible conductor appendages.
Abstract:
A flexible circuit (100) includes a first circuit path portion (110) and a second rigid circuit path portion (140) to which electronic components (102) may be coupled. Each circuit path portion (110 and 140) including a resin layer (112 and 142) and an adjacent conductive layer (114 and 144). Each circuit path portion (110 and 140) defining a gap (120 and 150) substantially running along a line corresponding to a desired bend location. A central circuit path portion (130) is disposed between the first circuit path portion (110) and the second rigid circuit path portion (140) and includes a first conductive layer (134) in electrical communication with the first circuit path portion (110) and a second conductive layer (136) in electrical communication with the second rigid circuit path portion (140), so as to provide electrical communication across the gaps (120 and 150). A metal plate (160) is disposed adjacent the second rigid circuit path portion (140).
Abstract:
A ceramic circuit substrate and a manufacturing method thereof are provided, which has excellent thermal shock tolerance by forming a gap between a circuit pattern section and a ceramic substrate, and has a capability to prevent etchant residue from remaining therein. The ceramic circuit substrate according to the present invention includes patterns of brazing material 8 and 9 formed on the ceramic substrate, a circuit pattern section jointed onto the pattern of brazing material; wherein the pattern of brazing material includes a line pattern along the edge of the circuit pattern, and a gap is formed within the line pattern located between the ceramic substrate and the circuit pattern.
Abstract:
A multilayer rigid flex printed circuit board, wherein the board laminate comprises a double-sided basestock composite, formed by laminating two conducting sheets (12 and 14) to an insulating layer, said insulator layer containing a flexible core (20), a second insulator layer (24 and 26) affixed to each side of the basestock, said insulator having a cutout region proximate to the flexible core of the basestock composite, a flexible layer (28 and 30) affixed to said cutout regions with an adhesive, wherein said flexible layer contacts the conducting layers and abuts and overlaps a portion of the second insulator layer such that upon stacking of the board laminate a hollow region (32) is produced as between the stacked laminate sections.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a flexible conductive tape connection enabling electrical connection between an electrical appliance (2) and an external component (1), wherein the conductive tapes (8) are located in or on a flexible foil (3), which is fixed on both the electrical appliance (2) and the external component (1). The flexible foil (3) presents a loop (6) which can be filled with an elastic material in a predetermined area running along the conductive tapes (8) perpendicular to the plane of the foil or each of the conductive tapes in the plane of the foil present a looped displacement (9) perpendicular to the length of the conductive tapes.
Abstract:
An electronic control module (40) includes a base plate (12) bent about first and second major bend axis (27, 28). The base plate includes first and second grooves (29, 30) formed at an upper surface (15a) coextensive with the first and second major bend axis (27, 28). A flexible film (18) is asymmetrically bonded by adhesive films (31, 32) about the first and second major bend axis (27, 28). The asymmetrical bonding of the flexible film (18) about the major bend axis (27, 28) causes non-bonded loop portions (35) of the flexible film (18) to assume a serpentine pattern and deflect away from the major bend axis (27, 28) when the base plate (12) is bent about the major bend axis (27, 28). The bonding arrangement of the flexible film (18) to the base plate (12) permits an electrical connector (36) to be attached to the backside of the electronic control module (40).