Abstract:
A circuit assembly comprises a substrate comprising one or more conductors. An integral frame of frame elements supports the substrate. The frame elements spaced apart to expose intervening regions of the substrate between adjacent frame elements. A dielectric layer overlies the intervening regions, as a protective barrier for at least one of the conductors, a component, and a circuit feature of the substrate.
Abstract:
The present invention involves a method of making an integrated mold product with a molding tool. The method includes introducing polymeric material in the molding tool and molding the polymeric material to define an outer layer in the mold. The outer layer has a channel formed thereon. The method further includes introducing molten metal in the channel of the outer layer when the outer layer is at about the same temperature as the molding tool and cooling the molten metal in the channel to define a metal insert in the channel of the outer layer for electrical and thermal conductivity, structural support, and electromagnetic shielding.
Abstract:
A flatwire connector suitable for the automotive environment is provided. The connector generally includes a male connector having a housing receiving the flatwire and a female connector having a housing structured to receive the male connector. The male connector has surfaces which firmly engage the upper and lower surfaces of the flatwire to provide mechanical support thereto. Additionally, a spring-loaded shield is provided which automatically covers the exposed conductive elements of the flatwire protecting them from the environment. A primary lock is formed which allows simple mating of the male and female connectors while requiring a minimal mating or insertion force. Finally, the unique structure of the cover and its slidable locking member provide a simple to use, but secure and protective secondary locking feature to the connector.
Abstract:
The present invention details the construction of a plastic injection molded part having a molded metal reinforcement located therein. Additionally, provided by the invention is a method for manufacturing such a molded part and an apparatus for performing that method.
Abstract:
The present invention involves a light channel communication component for a vehicle interior member. The light channel communication component comprises an integral polymeric body being a signal-conductive integral medium for transmitting light signals therethrough. The integral polymeric body has a predetermined index of refraction through which the light signals are transmitted. The integral polymeric body further includes a structure of the vehicle interior member to support a shape of the vehicle interior member.