Integrated Electronics Membrane Panels Without Cable Harnesses
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for integrating electronic components into panels, such as those in transportation systems, require additional components like cable harnesses and often limited installation space makes direct integration challenging.
Innovation Solution
A method for producing panels with integrated conductor tracks and electronic components by attaching them to a membrane, which is then connected to the panel body, utilizing additive or subtractive processes and adhesion layers, allowing for reduced component usage and efficient space utilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional cable harnesses are used to supply energy and signals to electronic components, then the electronic components can be supplied with energy and signals, but the device complexity increases and installation space is consumed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines conductor tracks directly into the membrane structure, merging the functions of the membrane (protective covering) and the cable harness (energy and signal transmission). This integration eliminates the need for separate cable harnesses while maintaining the ability to supply energy and signals to electronic components, thereby reducing device complexity without compromising reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The membrane is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as a protective covering for the panel and as an integrated circuit board for mounting and connecting electronic components. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, simplifying the overall device structure while ensuring reliable energy and signal distribution
2Reliability
If cable harnesses are used for electronic components, then energy and signal transmission is achieved, but the installation space is increased
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the conductor tracks into the membrane structure itself, the patent eliminates the need for additional space-consuming cable harnesses. The membrane serves as both the protective covering and the circuit substrate, allowing electronic components to be mounted directly on it, thereby reducing the overall installation space while maintaining reliable energy and signal transmission
3Object-affected harmful factors
If electronics are mounted behind trim panels, then passenger protection is provided, but the installation space for electronics is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the membrane (which becomes part of the trim panel structure) with the circuit board function, allowing electronic components to be mounted directly on the membrane behind the trim panel. This integration maximizes the use of the limited space available behind the trim panel while maintaining passenger protection, as the membrane serves as both the mounting substrate and the protective layer
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method simplifies the integration of electronics into panels, reduces the need for additional components, and provides a robust and protective solution for electronic components within limited spaces, such as in aircraft interiors.
Implementation Method 1
the membrane is connected to the panel body
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AI summary
A method for producing a panel with integrated conductor tracks and electronic components. The panel includes a panel body, wherein the panel body is in particular a sandwich structure, and a membrane. The membrane is connected to the panel body and has integrated conductor tracks and electronic components. At the beginning of the method, an operation for attaching the conductor tracks and the electronic components to the membrane is provided. The subsequent step includes an operation for connecting the membrane, fitted with the conductor tracks and the electronic components, to the panel body.