Ultra-Thin Double-Sided Adhesive Tape for Flexible Electronics

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current double-sided adhesive tapes are too thick and fail to meet the stringent thickness, peel strength, and high-temperature resistance requirements of ultra-thin electronic products, particularly in applications like flexible printed circuits and wireless charging.

Innovation Solution

A high-performance ultra-thin double-sided adhesive tape is developed with a polyester film substrate and a high-performance adhesive coating composed of 100-140 parts of acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive, 15-20 parts of curing agent, and 130-160 parts of ethyl acetate, applied via micro-gravure coating, achieving a thickness of 0.003-0.010 mm and enhanced adhesion properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Length of stationary object

If the thickness of double-sided adhesive tape is reduced to meet ultra-thin electronic product requirements, then the tape can be applied to thinner devices, but the peel strength and bonding performance deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovethicknessVSAvoidpeel strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the adhesive layer by incorporating specific rubber polymers (natural rubber, synthetic rubber), polyesters, and silicones in controlled ratios. This chemical parameter optimization enables the ultra-thin adhesive layer (3-10 μm) to achieve sufficient peel strength despite the reduced thickness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses a composite adhesive formulation combining multiple polymer types (rubber, polyester, silicone) with specific additives. This composite material approach allows the ultra-thin adhesive layer to achieve both the required thinness and adequate bonding performance that cannot be achieved with single-material adhesive layers

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Length of stationary object

If the thickness of double-sided adhesive tape is reduced, then the overall product thickness decreases, but the high-temperature resistance and thermal conductivity deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovethicknessVSAvoidhigh-temperature resistance
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the chemical composition parameters of the adhesive layer by incorporating heat-resistant polymers (polyesters, silicones) and controlling the ratio of different rubber types. This enables the ultra-thin adhesive layer to maintain structural integrity and bonding strength at elevated temperatures despite the reduced thickness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The composite adhesive formulation includes heat-resistant polymer components that provide thermal stability. This composite structure allows the ultra-thin adhesive layer to achieve both thinness and adequate high-temperature resistance for wireless charging applications

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

3Length of stationary object

If the thickness of double-sided adhesive tape is reduced, then the tape can be used in more compact devices, but the bonding strength to low surface energy materials deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovethicknessVSAvoidbonding strength
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of stationary objectVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the chemical composition parameters of the adhesive by incorporating specific rubber polymers and functional additives that enhance adhesion to low surface energy materials. This chemical optimization enables the ultra-thin adhesive layer to achieve sufficient bonding strength despite the reduced thickness

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The composite adhesive formulation includes polymer components specifically selected for their ability to bond to challenging substrates with low surface energy. This composite structure provides the necessary adhesion properties in the ultra-thin configuration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

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

The resulting adhesive tape achieves improved peel strength, high-temperature resistance, and soft adhesion, suitable for wireless charging applications, thereby enhancing competitiveness in the adhesive tape industry.

Implementation Method 1

a high-performance adhesive coating coated on both sides of the polyester film, wherein the high-performance adhesive coating is composed of the following parts by weight of each component uniformly mixed: 100-140 parts by weight of high-performance acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure-sensitive adhesion: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

15-20 parts by weight of curing agent

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCuring reaction: Chemical Bonding

Data Source

PatentUS11479694B2High-performance ultra-thin double-sided adhesive tape
Publication Date: 2022.10.25 JIANGSU ENOEL NEW MATERIAL TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The invention relates to the technical field of adhesive tape and discloses a high-performance ultra-thin double-sided adhesive tape, including a polyester film substrate, a high-performance adhesive coating coated on both sides of the polyester film, wherein the high-performance adhesive coating is composed of the following parts by weight of each component uniformly mixed: 100-140 parts by weight of high-performance acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive, 15-20 parts by weight of curing agent, and 130-160 parts by weight of ethyl acetate. The thickness of the adhesive tape is 0.003-0.010 mm, with a good adhesion and a mechanical strength.