摘要:
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.
摘要:
A multi-layer electronic circuit board design 10 having a core member 12, a pair of dielectric layers 14, 16 disposed thereon, and a first circuit portion 20 which is coupled to the dielectric layer 14 and core member 12 using a layer of adhesive material 18. Circuit board design 10 further having selectively formed “blind” apertures, vias or cavities 22 formed through the first circuit portion 20, dielectric layer 14, and adhesive layer 18, thereby exposing core member 12.
摘要:
There is disclosed herein an apparatus for routing electrical signals in an engine having n cylinders and an intake manifold, one embodiment of which comprises: (1) a generally rigid housing generally conforming in shape with and being removably attachable to a top surface of the intake manifold; (2) at least n carrier members attached to the housing and extending outward therefrom, wherein each carrier member is arranged in general proximity with a respective cylinder; (3) a plurality of conductive circuit traces arranged on or within an underside or other surface of the housing and on or within each carrier member; and (4) at least one input/output connector for connection to at least one of an external signal source, an external power source, an external signal destination, and an external power destination, wherein each input/output connector is attached to the housing and is electrically connected to at least one of the circuit traces. Each circuit trace carried by each carrier member terminates in a termination electrically connectable with an electrical engine element, such as an ignition coil, an electronic fuel injector, a spark plug, and/or a glow plug.
摘要:
There is disclosed herein an apparatus for routing electrical signals in an engine having n cylinders and an intake manifold, one embodiment of which comprises: (1) a generally rigid housing generally conforming in shape with and being removably attachable to a top surface of the intake manifold; (2) at least n carrier members attached to the housing and extending outward therefrom, wherein each carrier member is arranged in general proximity with a respective cylinder; (3) a plurality of conductive circuit traces arranged on or within an underside or other surface of the housing and on or within each carrier member; and (4) at least one input/output connector for connection to at least one of an external signal source, an external power source, an external signal destination, and an external power destination, wherein each input/output connector is attached to the housing and is electrically connected to at least one of the circuit traces. Each circuit trace carried by each carrier member terminates in a termination electrically connectable with an electrical engine element, such as an ignition coil, an electronic fuel injector, a spark plug, and/or a glow plug.
摘要:
There is disclosed herein an electronic component 10 having an integral heat spreader 16 specially designed to assist in laser soldering of the heat spreader to a solder pad 22 on a substrate 20. The component 10 has a top surface 30, a bottom surface 32 generally parallel to the top surface, and at least one perimeter outer surface 34 generally orthogonal to and between the top and bottom surfaces. The component 10 comprises: a circuit portion 12; at least one termination 14 connected to the circuit portion 12 and extending outward therefrom; a heat spreader 16 portion situated generally beneath and in thermal contact with the circuit portion 12; and a body portion 18 enclosing at least a top surface of the circuit portion 12 and a part of each termination 14 proximate the circuit portion 12. The heat spreader 16 defines at least part of the bottom surface 32 of the electronic component 10 and at least part of the at least one perimeter outer surface 34 of the electronic component 10.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing an electronic circuit assembly that includes a number of electrically interconnected flexible films, each flexible film having a flexible electrical wiring circuit. The electrical wiring circuits are interconnected between film layers and the film layers are adhered to a molded backing structure. A first flexible film is formed with a pattern of flexible electrical wiring circuits created on at least one surface thereof. The first flexible film has a passage that provides an electrical connection through the flexible film. A second flexible film is formed with a pattern of flexible electrical wiring circuits created on a least one surface thereof. The second flexible film has an electrical interconnect feature that connects with the electrical passage on the first film and electrically connects the first film with the second film. The first flexible film is overlaid juxtaposed the second flexible film so that the passage is aligned adjacent the electrical interconnect feature. The first and second flexible films are placed within an open mold. The mold is closed and a plastic material is injected within the mold adjacent at least one surface of the first and second flexible films. The molten plastic adheres to the first and second flexible films and forms an integral backing structure. The backing structure and first and second flexible films together form the circuit assembly.
摘要:
An antenna system for receiving communication signals from satellites having plurality of subplates, a plurality of antenna nodes supported on the top surface of each subplate, and an electronic control unit to which the subplates are fixed and aligned and a collapsible support stand fixed to the bottom of the electronic control unit opposite the subplates in which the subplates, electronic control unit and stand interconnect to form an easily assembled lightweight antenna assembly that may be disassembled into easily portable components.
摘要:
A signature lighting system for an appliance includes a carrier, a light guide disposed adjacent the carrier, a light source disposed adjacent the light guide and in electrical communication with a source of electrical energy to selectively energize the light source, wherein the light source emits light into the light guide, and a light housing received in the carrier and substantially enclosing the light source, wherein at least one of the light housing and the carrier militates against a relative motion between the light guide and the carrier.
摘要:
An LED interconnect spring clip assembly includes a housing having a center cavity and a plurality of contact features. Each contact feature has a portion retained by the housing and another portion that is operable to contact a terminal of an LED package disposed within the center cavity of the housing. The LED interconnect spring clip assembly retains the LED package when mounted to a substrate.