Systems for applying electrically conductive tape traces to substrate and methods of use thereof

Abstract

The invention provides systems for applying electrically conductive tape traces to a substrate and methods of use thereof. A system for forming a conductive tape trace on a substrate includes a segment feeder arm configured to feed segments of conductive tape to the substrate and a segment placement armature configured to grasp and position the conductive tape segments in a predetermined pattern on the substrate. The conductive tape segments include a plurality of conductive tape bend segments and at least one conductive tape branch segment. The segment placement armature is configured to position and overlap the plurality of conductive tape bend segments on the substrate to form a conductive tape bend and position the at least one conductive tape branch segment in contact with and extending from the conductive tape bend. A roller can be included and be configured to apply a force onto the conductive tape segments positioned on the substrate. A welder that welds the conductive tape segments together can also be included.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to conductive traces, and more particularly to systems and methods for applying conductive tape to a substrate to form conductive traces on the substrate. Background technique [0002] The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art. [0003] Machines such as motor vehicles, lawnmowers, motorboats, etc. require electrical / electronic components, such as sensors, controllers, processors, lighting devices, etc., to be electrically connected to each other and to a power source. However, using traditional wires to electrically connect such devices may be impractical due to space constraints within or on such machines, and using newer techniques such as flat wire or drawn circuits may be costly. [0004] The present disclosure addresses the problem of electrically connecting electrical / electronic components in addition to other problems ass...

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However, due to space constraints within or on such machines, it may be impractical to use traditional wires to electrically connect such devices, and using newer techniques such as flat wire or drawn circuits can be costly

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