H05K1/028

Integral features providing improved flexible printed circuit folding and connection capability

A flexible circuit (FC) and a method of forming the FC each include providing a first dielectric layer, applying a plurality of conductive circuit traces that are substantially parallel to each other to the first dielectric layer, providing a second dielectric layer atop the first dielectric layer and the plurality of conductive circuit traces to form a third dielectric layer having the plurality of conductive traces disposed therein and being configured to support and insulate the plurality of conductive traces, and forming a plurality of channels extending at least partially through a thickness of the third dielectric layer, wherein the plurality of channels are arranged between the plurality of conductive circuit traces and substantially parallel thereto and are configured to provide increased flexibility of the FC.

CURSOR CONTROL DEVICE WITH PRINTED TOUCH SENSOR
20220400550 · 2022-12-15 ·

A touch sensor for a cursor control device includes a support layer, a first printed layer, and a second printed layer. The support layer includes a first surface and a second surface opposite from the first surface. The first printed layer includes a first conductive ink and is printed on the first surface of the support layer. The first printed layer includes a printed surface opposite from the support layer, and the printed surface of the first printed layer defines a touch area of the touch sensor. The second printed layer includes a second conductive ink and is printed on the printed surface of the first printed layer. The second printed layer is electrically connected to the first printed layer and forms a border around the touch area.

Electronic control module and method for producing an electronic control module
11528816 · 2022-12-13 · ·

An electronic control module, particularly for a transmission, includes a first circuit board element and a sensor unit carrier fastened to the first circuit board element. The sensor unit carrier has a sensor unit receptacle configured to receive a sensor unit. The sensor unit has a sensor element fastened and electrically connected to a second circuit board element so as to detect at least one measured value. The sensor unit is fastened in the sensor unit receptacle. The second circuit board element has a flexible region that separates a first sub-region of the second circuit board element from a second sub-region of the second circuit board element. The first sub-region has a predetermined angle to the second sub-region. The sensor element is electrically connected to the first circuit board element by the second sub-region of the second circuit board element.

Electronic device including waterproof structure

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a hinge structure, a first housing structure, a second housing structure that is foldable with the first housing structure, a foldable housing, a flexible display, a first mid-plate disposed on one side of the first housing structure, a second mid-plate disposed on one side of the second housing structure, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) extending between the first mid-plate and the second mid-plate, a first sealing member that seals a first opening formed in the first mid-plate, and a second sealing member that seals a second opening formed in the second mid-plate.

Electrooptical device and electronic apparatus
11528814 · 2022-12-13 · ·

An electro-optical device includes a data line selection circuit positioned on a display region side, a first terminal group, a second terminal group, a first video signal line electrically connected to a first terminal of the first terminal group, and a second video line electrically connected to a second terminal of the second terminal group. The first video signal line includes a first portion extending from the first terminal toward the second terminal group, a second portion extending from the first portion in a direction intersecting the first portion, and a third portion extending from the second portion toward the data line selection circuit. The second video signal line includes a fourth portion extending from the second terminal toward the first terminal group, a fifth portion extending from the fourth portion along the second portion, and a sixth portion extending from the fifth portion toward the data line selection circuit.

Display device having conductive tape connecting window or display panel to metal layer
11527597 · 2022-12-13 · ·

A display device includes a display panel, a window, a metal layer, and a first conductive tape. The display panel includes a display area, a non-display area, and a bending area disposed between the display area and the non-display area and bent such that the non-display area overlaps the display area. The window is disposed on a first surface of the display panel and includes a protruding portion overlapping the non-display area. The metal layer is disposed on a second surface of the display panel. The second surface is opposite to the first surface. The first conductive tape connects the protruding portion of the window to the metal layer.

Electromagnet coils made from flexible circuits
11528806 · 2022-12-13 · ·

A method of fabricating an electromagnet includes obtaining a first flexible PCB that includes one or more first conductive coiled traces and obtaining a second flexible PCB that includes one or more second conductive coiled traces. The first flexible PCB is bent into a shape having at least one curve or corner. With the first flexible PCB having been bent into the shape, the second flexible PCB is then bent into the shape: the second flexible PCB is positioned adjacent to the first flexible PCB to conform with the first flexible PCB.

DISPLAY DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

A display device and an electronic apparatus. The display device includes a display panel, a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The display panel includes a light-outgoing side and a non-light-outgoing side opposite to the light-outgoing side; the first circuit board is electrically connected to the display panel and positioned at the non-light-outgoing side; and the second circuit board is configured to be electrically connected to the first circuit board, and the second circuit board includes a functional circuit in signal connection with the display panel.

DISPLAY DEVICE
20220391041 · 2022-12-08 ·

A display device includes: a display panel including a display area in which pixels are provided, and a non-display area formed to enclose at least one side of the display area; a touch sensing layer disposed on the display panel, and including at least one first touch electrode and at least one second touch electrode; a printed circuit substrate connected to one side of the non-display area and electrically connected with the pixels; and conductive tape attached to one surface of the printed circuit substrate. The conductive tape may include first conductive tape and second conductive tape spaced apart from each other.

CIRCUIT DESIGN AND TOUCH PANEL

A circuit design includes a flexible film, an electrode pattern, and a connecting circuit. The flexible film has a visible area and a bending area and includes an external conductive connection. The electrode pattern is disposed in the visible area of the flexible film. The connecting circuit is electrically connected to the electrode pattern and disposed in the bending area of the flexible film. The bending area has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is located between the visible area and the second portion. A width of one end of the second portion connected to the first portion is smaller than a width of the first portion. The external conductive connection is electrically connected to the connecting circuit and located at another end of the second portion.