Abstract:
An antenna comprising PCB elements mechanically secured by a clip is provided. The antenna has a feedboard printed circuit board having a feed network, at least one radiating element, and the clip. The radiating element includes first and second printed circuit boards, each having a base disposed on a surface of the feedboard printed circuit board. In one example, the printed circuit boards each further include a dipole disposed above the feedboard. In another example, the PCBs are supports and a cross-polarized radiating may be mounted on top. The first and second PCBs may include slots so that the boards may be assembled together. The PCBs also include an extension extending through a first slot on the feedboard PCB, and indentations disposed on the first extension. The clip may have retainers that engage the indentations of the extensions.
Abstract:
A printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) includes a printed circuit board (PCB) with through holes, a supporting member standing on the PCB adjacent to the through holes, and an electronic component mounted on the PCB is provided. The electronic component includes a component body and a plurality of conductive leads. Fixing ends of the conductive leads of the electronic component is received in the though hole and electrically and mechanically fixed to the PCB. The component body of the electronic component is supported by the supporting member.
Abstract:
The present invention has as its object to provide a flexible wiring board that is devised to retain the shape of the protecting section at a low cost. The flexible wiring board 13 includes a base member 22 having flexibility, a write terminal section 23 which is formed on the base member 22 and which is a section to be protected, a protecting section 25 which is integrally formed with the base member 22 and which is folded back so as to cover the write terminal section 23, and a slit which is formed in the base member 22 in a position that overlaps with the protecting section 25 in a folded state and into which the protecting section 25 can be inserted. When the folded protecting section 25 is inserted into the slit 26, a portion of the protecting section 25 comes into contact with the surface 22b of the base member 22 on the side opposite from the surface 22a on the side of the write terminal section 23, thus making it possible to regulate the protecting section 25 returning to the original shape.
Abstract:
High density electronic device assemblies and techniques for forming high density electronic device assemblies are disclosed. These assemblies and techniques can be used to form compact electronic devices, such as portable power adapters. In one embodiment, substrate arrangements that include a multiple-part substrate can be used to form a high density electronic device assembly. In another embodiment, one or more clips can be used in a high density electronic device assembly to provide mechanical and electrical interconnection between electrical structures that are to be removably coupled together as parts of the high density electronic device assembly. In still another embodiment, a removable cap (and a method for forming the removable cap) can be used for an electronic device housing.
Abstract:
A three-dimensional connector, which is used by a coordinate input device of a touch pad, has a flat conductor cable with an end being connected to the touch pad and another end forming a soldered conductive contact head perpendicular to the flat conductor cable to pass through a support to shorten a length of said conductor cable and enhance electro-conductibility of the connector.
Abstract:
A printed wiring board connection assembly includes a first printed wiring board and a plurality of connecting pieces having a first connecting pattern made of an electrically conductive material formed on first and second opposing surfaces. A second printed wiring board has a plurality of connecting holes shaped to receive respective connecting pieces and having second connecting patterns arranged to correspond with the first connecting patterns of the respective connecting pieces. Each of the connecting pieces has one or more through-holes extending between the opposing surfaces of the respective connecting pieces and positioned such that upon receiving of the connecting pieces by the respective connecting holes a portion of at least one through-hole is exposed proximate the first surface of the second printed wiring board and a portion of at least one through-hole is exposed proximate the second surface of the second printed wiring board.
Abstract:
A circuit board arrangement includes a first printed circuit board having a first edge connector and a second printed circuit board having a second edge connector. The first edge connector includes a plurality of fingers, with each finger having at least one first conductor pad. The second edge connector includes a plurality of openings positioned generally in line with each other and a plurality of second conductor pads. Each opening has a corresponding finger positioned therein. Each second conductor pad is positioned adjacent a corresponding opening and corresponding first conductor pad.
Abstract:
A flexible wiring board 1 includes an insulating member 12 having a conductor 11 formed therein, a reinforcing board 13 for reinforcing the insulating member 12 in the vicinity of the connection terminal 11a of the flexible wiring board 1, and a lock member 14 to be locked to a board 3 having a connector 2, with the board 3 having an opening 31 for receiving the lock member 14 fit therein in a state where the connection terminal 11a is connected and secured to the connector 2.
Abstract:
A light bulb apparatus mounted within existing incandescent bulb sockets is comprised of a plurality of interconnecting printed circuit boards (PCBs). An outline shape of any individual PCB is defined in essentially two dimensions a shape or a size of which may vary from one PCB to another. A first portion of this apparatus is equivalent to light bulb cap and is shaped and sized to be fitted into a conventional incandescent bulb socket. At this portion, at least three PCB side edges are lined up against with an inner side wall of a bulb socket. At least one PCB has a tip edge. A second portion of this apparatus is equivalent to a conventional bulb's glass bulb, and a plurality of light emitting devices are mounted on surfaces of the said PCBs and are connected to the circuit laid on boards.
Abstract:
A liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes an LCD panel displaying an image, a light source providing the LCD panel with light, a light source flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), a printed circuit board (PCB), and a receiving container. The PCB is electrically connected to the LCD panel. The PCB is in contact with two ends of the light source FPCB. The receiving container is combined with the light source FPCB and the PCB. The receiving container has a through-hole through which the light source FPCB passes. According to the present invention, the receiving container applies pressure so that both ends of the light source FPCB make contact with the PCB and the light source FPCB is electrically connected to the PCB. The light source FPCB, the receiving container, and the PCB are secured to each other. Therefore, the number of steps required to assembly the LCD device may be reduced.