Abstract:
In a mounting structure, a housing is supported while being raised from a printed circuit board by first molten solders provided between the housing and the printed circuit board, the supported housing is positioned such that terminals come to be located in the centers of lands by a self-alignment effect of second molten solders provided between the terminals and the lands and is fastened onto the printed circuit board by screws and the like with the first and second molten solders naturally cooled. The connector mounting structure is inexpensive and has a good durability and enables the miniaturization of a connector and a narrow arrangement of terminals.
Abstract:
A microelectronic package includes a flexible substrate and is adapted to be installed onto a support structure, which is preferably a nonplanar support structure. The package includes a frame that is affixed to a perimeter of a first portion of the flexible substrate and forms the substrate into a shape corresponding to the support structure. The package is installed so that the obverse surface of the flexible substrate is intimately against the support structure, so that the support structure not only reinforces the package to prevent damage, but also extracts heat generated during operation of the electronics.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a novel deformation-resistant structure of a portable device, capable of reducing an electric failure by decreasing a distortion which occurs in a soldered portion between a printed circuit board of the portable device and an electric part mounted on the board due to a mechanical stress such as drop or pressure. Through slits are formed in positions in a printed wiring plate, which correspond to bosses having prepared holes disposed at the corners of a casing. By inserting screws into the prepared holes through the through slits, the printed circuit board is mounted in the casing. Although the casing is deformed when an external mechanical stress is applied to the casing, the screw and the boss can slide along each of the through slits. Thus, a deformation amount of the printed circuit board is not caused or becomes smaller than that of the casing.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an electronic device for a motor vehicle, for example a car radio, an onboard computer or a vehicle navigation device. According to the invention, a printed circuit board (5) is connected to a housing (1) of the device by predetermined breaking points (17). Actuating elements (8, 9) with operating parts (10, 11) are located on said printed circuit board, these operating parts protruding out from a front panel (2) of the housing (1). In the event that the operating parts (10, 11) are subjected to excessive forces, the predetermined breaking points (17) enable the printed circuit board (5) to detach from the housing (1) and move further into said housing (1), whereby the operating parts (10, 11) move into the housing (1) accordingly.
Abstract:
A printed circuit board unit comprising a printed circuit board and a correction member. The correction member contacts the printed circuit board at a pair of contact points and support points arranged between the contact points. The support points are defined at a position withdrawing from a plane including the contact points. Screws serve to urge the printed circuit board against the correction member. The correction member is adapted to generate an intentional warp or bend. Such warp serves to correct or modify the curvature of the front surface of the printed circuit board. The front surface of the printed circuit board can be maintained flat.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for mounting at least one electronic or mechanical component on a printed board comprising the steps of: surface-mounting at least one guide element on the printed board or placing the at least one guide element in a dead end hole in the printed board, fastening the at least one guide element to the printed board by soldering before guiding the at least one electronic or mechanical component towards the printed board, and placing the at least one electronic or mechanical component on the printed board with the help of the at least one guide element. The invention also relates to a guide element and a electronic or mechanical component to be used in the method.
Abstract:
A circuit on a printed circuit board transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. A modulator operatively coupled to the printed circuit board modulates a signal to be transmitted by modulating an information signal onto a carrier signal. A ground plane attaches to edges and to first and second surfaces of the printed circuit board. The ground plane electrically connects to components of the modulator. A power transistor physically attaches to the printed circuit board and electrically connects to the ground plane through a slot in the printed circuit board. The ground plane provides a suitable ground reference potential for both the modulator and the power transistor without individually constructed circuit boards for each. A ground isolation barrier formed on the ground plane may prevent nullcross talknull between the modulator and the power transistor.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a novel deformation-resistant structure of a portable device, capable of reducing an electric failure by decreasing a distortion which occurs in a soldered portion between a printed circuit board of the portable device and an electric part mounted on the board due to a mechanical stress such as drop or pressure. Through slits are formed in positions in a printed wiring plate, which correspond to bosses having prepared holes disposed at the corners of a casing. By inserting screws into the prepared holes through the through slits, the printed circuit board is mounted in the casing. Although the casing is deformed when an external mechanical stress is applied to the casing, the screw and the boss can slide along each of the through slits. Thus, a deformation amount of the printed circuit board is not caused or becomes smaller than that of the casing.
Abstract:
An LCD device in which a plurality of grounding protrusions are formed in a region not having a signal transmission pattern among the bottom surface of a printed circuit board in contact with a bottom chassis so as to increase a contact area between the printed circuit board and the bottom chassis, to thereby prevent a damage caused by an electromagnetic wave and error of devices.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for affixing a circuit board with a protective chassis by affixing the circuit board substantially near the center of the long axis of the circuit board so that ends of the circuit board along the longer axis of the circuit board can flex freely uninhibited by the chassis. In the event that the circuit board-chassis unit is hit or dropped, since the mechanical shock is transmitted from the impact point on the chassis only to the approximate center of the circuit board, circuit components on the circuit board located away from the center of the circuit board will experience a reduced level of mechanical shock. Also, solder joints will experience less mechanical stress because there is less circuit board bending. This reduction in the level of mechanical shock to the circuit board increases the chances that the circuit components will not be damaged or become detached from the circuit board.