Flexible circuit board and connection system
US8817458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10545
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical interconnection system comprises a bifurcated, multilayer flex circuit having electrode pads on the inner surfaces of the bifurcation. Electronic components are mounted on one or both sides of the flex circuit by conventional means. When the bifurcation is spread apart, the electrode pads are alignable with respective contacts on a printed circuit board. After bonding the pads to the contacts by soldering, conductive adhesive, or other means, a secure electrical connection is maintained while still allowing the flex circuit to bend somewhat from side to side, creating additional design options not available with rigidly mounted components and modules.
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