Reinforcement Components for Limited Accessibility Electrical Connections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional reinforcement components face challenges in accessing and reinforcing electrical connections with limited accessibility due to restricted space, making it difficult to introduce reinforcement materials without damaging the connections.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a reinforcement component that is initially positioned between electronic components and then deformed to fill the void between them, using a barrier component to guide the deformation and ensure effective reinforcement of electrical couplings, even in tight spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If liquid material is injected into target location adjacent to electrical connection to provide reinforcement, then mechanical support for electrical connection is improved, but accessibility to target location becomes insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement component is placed on a flexible circuit surface before the electrical connection is made, allowing it to be positioned in locations that would be inaccessible after connection. The component is then deformed to fill the void between component surfaces and reinforce the coupling.
Solution Approach 2:
The reinforcement component transitions from a two-dimensional flat configuration on the flexible circuit surface to a three-dimensional deformed configuration that fills the void between component surfaces, enabling reinforcement in previously inaccessible spaces.
2Reliability
If reinforcement component is introduced after electrical connection is made, then reinforcement effectiveness is improved, but risk of damaging existing connection increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement component is positioned on the flexible circuit surface before the electrical connection is made, eliminating the risk of damaging the connection during reinforcement introduction. The component remains in place and is subsequently deformed to provide reinforcement after connection is established.
3Manufacturing precision
If reinforcement component is deformed to fill void between component surfaces, then reinforcement precision is improved, but deformation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The reinforcement component is made from a flexible material that can be deformed to conform to the void space between component surfaces. This flexibility allows the component to achieve precise fit and reinforcement while simplifying the deformation process compared to rigid materials.
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AI summary
Reinforcement components for electrical connections with limited accessibility Shield structures with reduced spacing between adjacent insulation components and systems and methods for making the same are provided. In some embodiments, a reinforcement component may be compressed between two portions of a first electronic component in order to deform the reinforcement component for filling in a void between the reinforcement component and a coupling formed between the first electronic component and a second electronic component. The first electronic component may be a flexible circuit component that may be folded over the reinforcement component prior to the reinforcement component being compressed. This may enable the reinforcement component to be effectively positioned with respect to the first electronic component prior to being deformed for reinforcing one or more couplings made between the first electronic component and the second electronic component.