Abstract:
A method for fabricating an electronic device or circuit, respectively, comprises providing a flexible substrate (1), defining onto the flexible substrate (1) electric components (2, 3, 3’, 3’’, 3’’’, 7, 11, 12) and interconnects (8), introducing out breaks (4, 4’, 4’’, 4a-4s) in the flexible substrate (1) between the electric components and/or interconnects, and forming the flexible substrate (1) into a deformed configuration by deforming, particularly folding, parts of the flexible substrate as determined by the breaks (4, 4’, 4’’, 4a-4s).
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for forming a conical or domed ring light (20) having a plurality of light sources (36) arranged at a desired angle with respect to the optical axis. The light sources are installed at desired locations on a first surface of the flexible circuit board (22) and are each coupled to a common electrical connector (37), having one or a plurality of power sources, to facilitate supplying electrical power to each one of the light sources. The circuit board is then folded into a conical or domed configuration (39), with the light sources facing inward, and each abutted end and lateral surfaces of the folded circuit board is suitably secured or fastened to one another to permanently retain the flexible circuit board in its folded state.
Abstract:
A rigid-flex PCB includes an array of rigid PCB "islands" interconnected by a flexible PCB formed into flexible connectors. The conductive and insulating layers of the flexible PCB extend into the rigid PCBs, giving the electrical connections to the rigid PCBs added resistance to breakage as the rigid-flex PCB is repeatedly stressed by bending and twisting forces. In addition, the durability of the rigid-flex PCB is enhanced by making the power and signal lines driving the rigid PCBs redundant so that a breakage of a line will not necessarily affect the operation of the rigid PC B to which it is attached. The rigid-flex PCB is particularly applicable to light, pads used in phototherapy, wherein LEDs mounted on the rigid-PCBs are powered and controlled through the redundant lines in the flexible PCB.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to a method for manufacturing an automotive mirror (1), in particular a side mirror, comprising the following steps: • forming a printed circuit board as flexible printed circuit board (40, 400) with n+1 branches, n ϵΝ, • providing n modules (50, 500) each comprising o at least one electronic element housed within a plastic casting and connected to conducting paths (530) on at least one of the surfaces of the plastic casting, and o at least one standard gripping point (52, 520), guiding structure (510, 511), snap connection element (513) and/or sealing member (540) provided by the plastic casting, • connecting up to n of said branches to one module (50, 500) each and connecting one branch to cables (47) or a cable harness (470) to be connected to a power supply and/or a control unit outside the mirror, • providing mirror parts (10, 20, 30,111, 120, 130) free of electronic elements, and • assembling the mirror parts and the modules (50, 500).
Abstract:
Provided is a drive unit for an auto-injector having a drive unit housing arranged for docking receipt of a syringe or of a cassette unit comprising a syringe movable from a rest position, in which a needle tip of the syringe is within the drive unit housing to a use position, in which the needle tip protrudes from a needle delivery aperture; and a drive arrangement including one or more electrically powered sources of axial drive; a first drive transfer element for advancing the syringe to said use position; and a second drive transfer element for moving a plunger into the barrel of the syringe to eject liquid contents thereof. The drive unit housing is provided with a skin sensor arrangement having an array of plural skin sensor electrodes located about the needle delivery aperture.
Abstract:
Techniques for mounting a sensor are disclosed. In some implementations, a molded interconnect device carries a sensor for transducing a position of a rotor of the implantable blood pump. The molded interconnect device includes one or more integrated electronic circuit traces configured to electrically connect the Hall sensor with a printed circuit board of the implantable blood pump, and the molded interconnect device is configured to be mounted to the printed circuit board.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a cost effective rigid- flex circuit board comprising a flexible section which contents at least one flexible flat cable for interconnect, and a plurality of rigid sections which consists of at least one rigid printed circuit board (8) for components mounting. The improved flexible flat cable comprising at least one layer of flat wires laminated with a plurality of insulating material. The flat wires having non-uniform width and pitch are folded with different angle along the length to resemble wiring patterns of a typical flexible printed circuit board. The rigid section consists of at least one piece of rigid printed circuit board having at least one layer of circuit pattern.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for forming a conical or domed ring light having a plurality of light sources arranged at a desired angle with respect to an optical axis. Some of the dimensions of the illumination apparatus are first determined and, then using the appropriate formulas, the remaining dimensions of the circuit board are calculated. Thereafter, the calculated dimensions are employed to cut, from a planar flexible circuit board, the desired arcuate section(s). The light sources are then installed at desired locations on a first surface of the flexible circuit board and are each coupled to a common electrical connector, having one or a plurality of power sources, to facilitate supplying electrical power to each one of the light sources. The circuit board is then folded into a conical or domed configuration, with the light sources facing inward, and each abutted end and lateral surfaces of the folded circuit board is suitably secured or fastened to one another to permanently retain the flexible circuit board in its folded state.
Abstract:
A device includes a substrate with a curvilinear perimeter segment adjoined to a plurality of facets, a display area, a border area surrounding the display area, and connection pads, divided into groups corresponding to the facets, in the border area. A flexible circuit board with arms coupled to the groups of connection pads is included. Another device includes a substrate having a display area, first connection pads within a border area peripheral to the display area, and a flexible circuit board having a first portion including second connection pads configured to be coupled to the first connection pads, and a second portion configured to accommodate a plurality of transmission lines extending from the second connection pads. An arc length of the first portion can be greater than that of the second portion and a center-to-center pitch of the second connection pads can be greater than that of the transmission lines.