Electronically integrated vehicle structure
US7102888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R16/0207
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated vehicle structure includes an electronic site in a plastic support structure. The electronic site has a flexible substrate with electronic components mounted thereon. The plastic support structure defines a plastic mounting surface which includes a plurality of elongated ribs projecting from the plastic support structure. Each of the ribs have a side edge forming a portion of the plastic mounting surface. The flexible substrate is mounted to the plastic mounting surface, and a plurality of air flow passageways are defined by adjacent ribs in the flexible substrate. A method support structure may also be provided which defines a metal mounting surface. One or more electronic sides may be attached to the metal and plastic mounting surfaces.
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