Dummy Bonding Part Enhances Module Impact Resistance

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Solution Overview

Problem

The challenge in miniaturizing and lightening electronic devices is compounded by the difficulty in forming external connection terminals on both surfaces of a board, which makes them prone to damage from external impacts, leading to reduced bonding reliability between the electronic device module and the main board.

Innovation Solution

The introduction of a dummy bonding part, formed from the same material as the external connection terminal, which is spaced apart and bonded to the main board through a coupling groove, increases the bonded area and enhances the coupling force, thereby improving the reliability of the electronic device module's connection to the main board.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If external connection terminals are disposed on outer surfaces of the sealing part, then electrical connection between the electronic device module and main board is achieved, but the external connection terminals are prone to damage from external impacts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebonding reliabilityVSAvoidexternal impact damage
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The bonding function is segmented between two distinct elements: the external connection terminal for electrical connection and the dummy bonding part for mechanical bonding. This segmentation allows each element to specialize in its function, with the dummy bonding part specifically designed to absorb external impacts and protect the external connection terminal from damage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The dummy bonding part acts as an intermediary element between the sealing part and the main board. It provides a dedicated bonding interface that mediates the mechanical connection, absorbing external forces before they can reach and damage the external connection terminal.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Volume of moving object

If electronic components are mounted on both surfaces of a board, then miniaturization of the electronic device is achieved, but sealing parts need to be formed on both surfaces making it difficult to form external connection terminals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice sizeVSAvoidexternal connection terminal formation
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The solution moves the external connection terminal from the traditional outer surface of the sealing part to the bottom surface. This dimensional repositioning allows the terminal to be formed in a location that is accessible and manufacturable, even when components are mounted on both surfaces of the board. The dummy bonding part further facilitates this by providing a bonding interface on the bottom surface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Reliability

If external connection terminals are disposed on outer surfaces of the sealing part, then electrical connection is established, but bonding reliability decreases when impact force is transferred to the module

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectrical connection reliabilityVSAvoidbonding strength under impact
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The dummy bonding part is positioned and configured to provide beforehand cushioning against external impacts. It is designed to absorb and dissipate impact forces before they can be transmitted to the external connection terminal, thereby protecting the electrical connection from damage and maintaining bonding reliability under impact conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Data Source

PatentUS9929116B2Electronic device module and method of manufacturing the same
Publication Date: 2018.03.27 SAMSUNG ELECTRO MECHANICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The electronic device module includes a sealing part sealing an electronic component therein, and an external connection terminal disposed on one surface of the sealing part. The electronic device module also includes a dummy bonding part configured on a surface of the sealing part and spaced apart from the external connection terminal.