Resin-Supported Block Coil Structure for Terminal Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing block coils lack structural support for their terminals, leading to a risk of short circuits and terminal displacement.

Innovation Solution

The integration of a resin body with embedded terminals provides structural support, preventing short circuits and terminal displacement by ensuring terminals are connected to specific conductive patterns and spaced appropriately.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If terminals are extended over the magnetic core without support structure, then electrical connection is achieved, but the risk of short circuit and terminal displacement increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshort circuit preventionVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A resin body is introduced as an intermediary material to embed and support the terminals. The resin body serves as a mediator between the terminals and the magnetic core, providing mechanical support and insulation while maintaining electrical connectivity through the embedded terminals.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The block coil is constructed as a composite structure combining resin material with embedded terminals. This composite approach integrates the insulating properties of resin with the conductive properties of terminals, creating a unified structure that prevents short circuits while maintaining electrical functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If terminals are extended over the magnetic core without support structure, then electrical connection is achieved, but terminal displacement risk increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveterminal position stabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The resin body is prepared in advance with embedded terminals in their correct positions before assembly. This preliminary action ensures that terminals are pre-positioned and secured, preventing displacement during subsequent assembly and operation of the magnetic component.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The resin body acts as a mediator that mechanically secures the terminals in their intended positions. By embedding terminals within the resin structure, the resin serves as a positioning fixture that prevents terminal displacement during assembly and operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20260045403A1Block coil
Publication Date: 2026.02.12 MURATA MFG CO LTD
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AI summary

An electronic module includes a substrate or a lead frame including a primary conductive pattern and a secondary conductive pattern; a magnetic core located on or above the substrate or the lead frame; a block coil including a resin body that is located on or above the substrate or the lead frame and that extends over the magnetic core, a first terminal that is on or embedded in the resin body and that is connected to the primary conductive pattern, and a second terminal that is on or embedded in the resin body and that is connected to the secondary conductive pattern; and an electronic component located on the substrate or the lead frame.