ЛИНЕЙНЫЙ ПРИВОД

Изобретение относится к области приводов кинематических систем, используемых, например, для тренажеров полета, а более конкретно к линейным приводам. Линейный привод (2) для перемещения груза (3) содержит стойку (4), связанную с грузом (3) с помощью шарового шарнира, и пластину (6), подвижную в передвижении вдоль оси (5), принадлежащей плоскости основания (9) привода (2). Подвижная пластина (6) механически связана со стойкой (4). Линейный привод также содержит, по меньшей мере, один первый упругий кабель (7, 41), прикрепленный одним из его концов к подвижной пластине (6) и другим его концом - к опоре (9), являясь сцепленным с первым шкивом (20, 50), прикрепленным к опоре (9). Линейный привод может использоваться для перемещения платформы системы моделирования, установленной на шестистоечную конструкцию. 2 н. и 9 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

Саморегулирующийс гибкий кабель

Электрический провод

Изобретение относится к электротехнике , к электрическим проводам , в частности, используемым в качестве выводов головок динамических громкоговорителей. Цель изобретения - улучшение эксплуатационных характеристик путем повышения механической прочности на изгиб и повьше- ния устойчивости к возбуждению. Электрический привод содержит сердечник 1 , представляюш;ий собой капроновую леску, на которую намотан по спирали многопроволочный проводник 3, выполненный в виде стренги. Проводник прикреплен к сердечнику клеевым слоем 2. 1 ил.

Кабельный барабан

Способ изготовления спирального кабеля

Изобретение относится к электротехнике , в частности к кабельной технике . Цель изобретения - повышение эксплуатационной надежности и увеличение числа допустимых при эксплуатации растяжений. Дпя этого сердечник в виде изолированной полиэтиленом многопроволочной жилы навивают на стержень и нагревают до размягчения изоляции при температуре 104-108 с в течение не менее 30 с. Затем охлаждают заготовку на стержне, произврдят дополнительный кратковременный нагрев в течение не более 30 с при температуре 146-150 0. После чего заготовку снимают со стержня с одновременным перекручиванием ее в сторону противоположную навивке. Изготовленный таким образом кабель повьшает удобство эксплуатации аппаратуры, оснащенной этим кабелем. &0 о N СО ...

Mehradrige, hochelastische Mikrotelephonschnur

Dehnbare elektrische Leitungsschnur

ELECTRIC POWER CABLES

Improvements in or relating to Extensible Co-Axial Cables

... 1,157,708. Extensible cables. MAGNAVOX CO. 1 Nov., 1966, No. 48827/66. Heading H1A. An extensible cable comprises extensible helically wound coaxial conductors 11, 14 arranged on the inside and outside respectively of an extensible tubular insulating jacket 12, and an extensible insulating outer jacket 15. Alternatively, the conductors may consist of woven braids. The cable is intended to have a capacitance substantially unchanged by the extension thereof, and formulµ are given by which the cable may be designed.

Method and means for reversing elastic coil cables

... 604,954. Elastic coil cables. COLLINS, R. D., and KELLOGG SWITCHBOARD & SUPPLY CO. Dec. 10, 1945, No. 33357. Drawings to Specification. [Class 36] A method of reversing elastic coil cables comprises holding one end of the cable and rotating the other end about the longitudinal axis of the coil until the coiled portion is reversed in direction, the rotation being carried out by fixing one end of the cable to the shaft of an electric motor.

Improvements in or relating to extensible electric leads

... 808,109. Extensible cables. DANSARD, F. J. M. Oct. 12, 1956 [June 13, 1956], No. 31091/56. Class 36. An extensible cable comprises two flat ribbons 2, 3 carrying conductors 4 and connected together at regular intervals on either side of a helical spring 5. Each connection 6 extends over a length of several millimetres so that a guiding channel.is formed around the spring in the connecting areas. A screw-shaped terminal member 8 is screwed into each end of the spring to retain the ribbons on the spring. U.S.A. Specification 2,652,444 and French Specification 998,706 are referred to.

COILED EXTENSIBLE ELECTRICAL CORD

... 1311118 Self-coiling cables RELIANCE (CORDS & CABLES) Ltd 2 July 1971 [3 July 1970] 32397/70 Heading H1A In a method of producing a self-coiling extensible cable insulated conductors 11 are each covered with a sheath 13 of a resilient thermoplastic resin, e.g. semi-rigid polyvinyl chloride, and with the sheaths being held in a coiled configuration they are subjected to heat treatment. Prior to the heat treatment the sheaths 13 may be enclosed by an outer sheath 14 which is of thermoplastic resin, rubber or textile material. The insulation 12 or the conductors 11 may also be of thermoplastic resin or rubber or it may be braided.

Flexible conductor element

Evaluation The contractable flexible conductor element has a plurality of electrical conductors (12, 14, 16, fig 1) arranged parallel to one another and a plastic sheathing (20) whereby the electrical conductors are electrically insulated from one another and the environment. In some circumstances the cable may be over-long for a particular use and need shortening to avoid potential damage due to sagging, for example. The electrical conductors and the plastic sheathing have a common length-compensating portion 30, 34 over which a plastic sleeve 32, 36 is provided. The sleeve radially contracts under the action of heat and radially surrounds the length-compensating portion and secures the length-compensating portion in the longitudinal direction in the contracted state.

KABELTROMMELKABEL

The cable (1) has two electric conductors (2) including an insulation layer (3) and embedded in a plastic sheathing (4). An outer surface (5) of the plastic sheathing exhibits surface structure elements (6) in sections for enhancement of a winding behavior. The surface structure elements exhibit longitudinal grooves (7) along a direction of a longitudinal axis of the cable. The longitudinal grooves are equally distributed over circumference of the outer surface. The longitudinal grooves comprise a V-shaped profile. Intermediate areas (8) are arranged between the longitudinal grooves. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a cable drum (2) a method for manufacturing a drum cable.

Procedure for the production of a flexible screw-shaped wound electrical twin line

Non-knotting line

Telephone handset cord

CURLED CORD

A curled cord is disclosed which comprises at least one core wire and a sheath layer covering the core wire, the core wire having at least one conductor covered with an insulating layer. The cord has a diameter of 1 mm or more, or has a cross-sectional area of 1 mm2 or more. The vertical stretch of the curled portion of the cord under its own weight, L0, is 30% or less. The vertical stretch of the curled portion of the cord under a load of 50 g, L50 is 200% or more.

FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS

Elektrisches Dehnungskabel.

Streckglied, Verfahren und Einrichtung zu seiner Herstellung.

Isolierte Anschlussleitung für elektrische Fahrradlampen.

Verfahren zur Herstellung dehnbarer elektrischer Leitungsschnüre, welche mindestens zum Teil die Gestalt einer schraubenlinienförmigen Wendel aufweisen.

Câble électrique extensible revêtu à section aplatie, procédé de fabrication de ce câble et dispositif pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé

Procedimento di fabbricazione di un cordone flessibile ed elasticamente estensibile per applicazioni telefoniche

Schraubenförmig gewundenes, ein federndes Element enthaltendes Kabel

Wendelförmige, elastisch ausziehbare Leitungsschnur

Federnd verlängerbare, elektrische Leitung

Conducteur électrique extensible.

Dehnbare elektrische mehradrige Anschlussleitung.

Elektrisches Kabel.

Procédé de fabrication d'un cordon ou câble électrique extensible

Dehnbare elektrische Leitungsschnur und Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung

Dehnbare, schraubenlinienförmig gewundene elektrische Leitung und Verfahren zu ihrer Herstellung

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer dehnbaren, schraubförmig gewundenen elektrischen Zwillingsleitung

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer dehnbaren elektrischen Leitung

Schraubenförmig gewendelte elektrische Leitung

Schraubenförmig gewendelte elektrische Leitung

Biegsames elektrisches Widerstandselement

Moving electrical connecting cable which is resistant to damage caused by cutting up and pulling apart

The cable is suitable in particular for connection of microtelephones of public telephone kiosks. It is provided with a metal hose (1) which has two end pieces (2). Located inside this hose is the actual cable (3) which is suitable for absorbing large tensile forces and is in a relationship with the rings (5) of the end pieces in such a manner that the tensile forces exerted between the end pieces are transferred exclusively onto the actual cable (3). ...

Flat soft arranging wire

Computer charging wire convenient to accomodate

Replacement-free wire for building

Differential signal unit for video/audio/data transmission line and manufacturing method of differential signal unit

Extremely soft elastic wire

Spring cable

The invention discloses a spring cable which comprises a plurality of cable cores. The cable cores comprise a plurality of insulation wire cores and an isolation belt. The plurality of insulation wire cores are stranded to form a cable, the isolation belt is tightly wrapped on the outer surfaces of the plurality of insulation wire cores, elastic filling strips are arranged at the positions of gaps between two adjacent insulation wire cores, elastic filling blocks are arranged in an area defined by the plurality of insulation wire cores, an inner sheath is covered around the isolation belt, a copper strip armoured layer is covered around the inner sheath, an outer sheath is covered around the copper strip armoured layer, and an reinforced protruding part is formed on one side of the outer sheath. The elastic filling strips are arranged at the positions of gaps between the two adjacent insulation wire cores, the elastic filling blocks are arranged in an area defined by the plurality of insulation ...

Shaper for determining the contour of the foot

Improvements with the retractile electric cords

Extensible electric driver

Improvements with the production of a conducting cable of electric current elastically extensible

Electric conducting cord

Extensible electric conductor

Screened electrical cable, especially in the form of an extendable lead, intended to be connected to any type of miniaturised and standardised connector

Extensible electric driver

Manufactoring process of a cord or electric cable extensible and produced while resulting

Flexible, coiled telephone cord prodn. - which is reinforced with polyester textile and has improved heat-strinking prop

Helical electrical cord

METHOD OF MAKING A RETRACTILE CORD

TINSEL RIBBON CONDUCTOR WITH TUBED POLYMER INSULATION AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

Retractile cord in particular for the telephone and composition for the envelope of this cord

유연성과 신축성을 향상시킨 배전용 전선

... 본 발명은 유연성과 신축성을 향상시킨 배전용 전선에 관한 것으로, 아라미드 섬유로 이루어진 복수 개의 지지선으로 형성된 심선 및 알루미늄 및 알루미륨 합금 중 적어도 하나로 구성되어 상기 심선을 둘러싸는 형태로 배치되는 복수의 도선을 포함하는 배전용 전선을 제공한다. 아라미드 섬유로 이루어진 복수 가닥의 방적사가 연사되어 불연성수지에 함침 형성된 심선; 및 알루미늄 및 알루미륨 합금 중 적어도 하나로 구성되어 심선을 둘러싸는 형태로 배치되는 복수의 도선을 포함하되, 불연성수지는 에폭시수지, 실리콘수지, 폴리아미드수지 또는 멜라민 수지인 것을 특징으로 하는 배전용 전선을 제공한다. 가공전선 표피의 전류 밀도를 증가시킨 중공도체; 중공도체의 표면에 밀착되게 배치되어 외주면을 메쉬 형태로 둘러싸는 와이어; 및 와이어의 표면을 감싸는 절연 피복;을 포함하는 배전용 전선을 제공한다. 본 발명에 따르면, 배전용 전선을 보다 경량화하면서도 유연성과 신축성을 향상시킬 수 있고, 따라서 배전용 전선을 전주에 가설할 경우 전주간 경간을 보다 길게 유지할 수 있어 배전설비의 건설 및 유지 비용을 절감할 수 있다.

FLAT CABLE

The present invention relates to a flat cable. The flat cable according to the present invention comprises: a plurality of arranged conductors; and an insulating layer coating the conductors, wherein the flat cable has at least one portion, the shape of which is formed to have a pattern including a repeating particular waveform.

A HARNESS CABLE

A conduit assembly (10) for the communication of electricity, light or fluid, comprising at least one conduit (12), characterised in that the conduit assembly (10) further comprises a core member (26), the at least one conduit (12) in contact with the core member (26) and arranged in a convoluted path defined with respect to the shape of the core member (26), the at least one conduit (12) thereby having a first direct length between its ends such that removal of at least a portion of the core member (26) permits the at least one conduit (12) to straighten in the region of the core member (26) removal to increase its direct length to a second direct length, the second direct length being greater than the sum of the first direct length and the length removed from the core member (26).

ELECTRIC POWER CABLES

Electric power cable comprising an electrically-conductive core within an insulating layer, a flexible sheath at least partially encasing the core and layer and a resilient outer sleeve encasing the flexible sheath and formed so that the cable is resiliently extendable between a contracted condition and an extended condition.

EXTENSIBLE CABLE STRUCTURE

Elastic electrically-conductive strain cable

The cable includes bundles of plastic-impregnated nylon fibers acting both as strain members and strain accumulators. An inner core bundle is wound with an electrical conductor that stretches with the fibers when the cable is tensioned. The winding pitch assures that the fractional change in volume per fractional change in length is the same for the winding as it is for the fibers. An outer sheath-like bundle surrounds the inner bundle and its winding. Preferably, the cable is used as a limited length section of an otherwise conventional co-axial cable for suspending various objects from a ship. The section length is limited to that needed for its accumulator action.

Stretchable conductors

A stretchable conductor includes a substrate with a first major surface, wherein the substrate is an elastomeric material. An elongate wire is on the first major surface of the substrate; the wire includes a first end and a second end, and further includes at least one arcuate region between the first end and the second end. At least one portion of the arcuate region of the wire in the region has a first surface area portion embedded in the surface of the substrate and a second surface area portion unembedded on the substrate and exposed in an amount sufficient to render at least an area of the substrate in the region electrically conductive. The unembedded second surface portion of the arcuate region may lie above or below a plane of the substrate. Composite articles including a stretchable conductor in durable electrical contact with a conductive fabric are also disclosed.

WIRING SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

This wiring board is provided with: a substrate that is stretchable; wiring positioned on a first surface side of the substrate, the wiring having a meandering shape section including peaks and valleys aligned along a first direction that is one of planar directions of the first surface of the substrate; and a stretching control mechanism that controls extension and contraction of the substrate. The substrate has a component region and a wiring region adjacent to the component region. The component region includes a component-fixing region overlapping an electronic component mounted on the wiring board when viewed along the normal direction of the first surface of the substrate and a component-surrounding region positioned around the component-fixing region. The stretching control mechanism is positioned in the component-surrounding region and at least includes a stretching control part that spreads to the border between the component-surrounding region and the component-fixing region.

WALL MOUNTING OUTLET EXTENDER

Способ изготовления спиральногоКАбЕля

Kabelbaum

Kabelbaum für elektrisch betriebene Rollstühle oder Krankenfahrzeuge, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das mittlere Teilstück eines Kabelbaumes mit darin integrierten mehreren unterschiedlich dimensionierten Kabeln als Systemkabelbaum wendelförmig oder gestreckt gestaltet ist und von dem mittleren Teilstück des Kabelbaumes an jedem seiner Enden separate unterschiedlich bemessene Kabelenden abgezweigt und konfektioniert sind.

Connecting cable for connecting chamber of oven, has wire which is coated with sheath made of insulating material

The connecting cable (2) has a wire (9) which is coated with the sheath (8). A spring element (11) such as zigzag shaped strip is connected with sheath. The sheath is made of insulating material (10) such as silicone elastomer and/or silicone rubber.

Selbsttragende elektrische Leitung und Verfahren zum Herstellen einer selbsttragenden elektrischen Leitung

FLACHKABELSPIRALE

Gewickeltes Band als elektrischer Leiter für Stimulationselektroden

Wendel für den elektrischen Anschluss einer Stimulationselektrode an eine elektrische Stimulationsvorrichtung aus einem Laminat aus mindestens zwei Lagen, wobei das Laminat eine Lage aus einem Metall mit guter elektrischer Leitfähigkeit und eine andere Lage aus einer Metalllegierung mit hoher mechanischer Festigkeit aufweist, wobei das Metall mit guter elektrischer Leitfähigkeit aus der Gruppe Silber, Gold, Kupfer, Aluminium und Platin ausgewählt ist, wobei die Metalllegierung mit hoher mechanischer Festigkeit auf den Elementen Niob oder Tantal basiert, und die Lagen jeweils Querschnitte aufweisen, die denen von Feinstdrähten mit Durchmessern zwischen 10 und 100 m entsprechen.

Improvements in Electric Cables.

... 104,401. British Insulated & Helsby Cables, Ltd., and Bayles, E. A. March 17, 1916. Cables and compound conductors; cores.-In flexible cables, the conductors are wound spirally on a rubber or like core, the core and conductors are then covered with a sheathing of vulcanizing-rubber, and the core and sheathing afterwards vulcanized together. The conductors may be insulated or bare, and the core solid or hollow or formed of specially soft rubber. Fig. 2 shows a two-conductor cable with a solid core A. The conductors B, B' may be initially covered with strip rubber in a suitable machine so as to leave a connecting fin or web which serves to space and maintain an even pitch of the conductors when wound on the core.

Improvements in and relating to leads or connections for electrical instruments

... 332,671. Sant, A. G. May 16, 1929. Couplings.-An extensible lead comprises a conductor 1 formed of a number of thin wires woven, plaited or otherwise treated to form a tubular structure capable of elongation and which is flattened into ribbon form and encased in an elastic or plastic insulating material 2. In a modification the conductor 1 may be of circular section and have an elastic core.

INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR

Extensible electric conductors

... 389,190. Conductors. HERKENBERG, K., Heckinghausen, Oberbarmen, Germany. Dec. 1, 1931, No. 33247. [Class 36.] A flexible and extensible conductor is formed by braiding conductive strands a over a rubber or other elastic core b, the strands a consisting of silver or other metallic tape c lapped on silk or like threads d. The conductor may be insulated with rubber or braided silk coverings f, g, h. A plurality of such conductors may be twisted or plaited together, each being furnished with terminals.

Method and machine for manufacturing elastic helical conducting cords

... 477,246. Braid; electric cables &c. CONDELEX AKT.-GES. March 30, 1937, No. 9042. Convention date, March 28, 1936. [Class 74 (i)] [Also in Group XXXVI] To produce an elastic helical conductive cord on a braiding-machine, resilient threads 5 are fed under tension parallel to a core but spaced therefrom by the braided covering 3. A second braided covering 4 takes in the threads 5. The core may consist of two insulated conductors 1 with which a textile ' filling 2 is twisted. The threads 5, when not in tension, draw the cord into helical coils. The braiding-machine has the usual arrangement of centre-discs &c., forming two sets of interlacing passages and an additional track consisting of passages 20, switches 21, &c. The rubber threads 5 pass up through tubes 13 forming axles for some of the outer driving pinions, and situated adjacent to the inner track. When the bobbins pass through the tracks 20, the rubber threads are not caught in the cord. They are subsequently cut off and bound round ...

Selective and controllable shape-memory cable

A selective memory cable 230 comprises a body 241 with one or more wires N, L, P, E accommodated therein, a first means for biasing a region of the body; and a second means for biasing all, or part, of the region of the body, wherein the second means is responsive to an external stimulus (e.g. electrical, mechanical or thermal). The first biasing means may be a thermoplastic elastomer forming the inner core 234. The second biasing means may be a one or more shape-memory alloy wires 236, or mesh, that may be formed within an outer sheath 232 of the cable. In a first, passive state 230ef, the cable 230 is biased to adopt a shape (e.g. spiral, coil or other helical type shape), dictated by the first biasing means, in which the cable 230 may be easily stored. In a second, active state 230s, an external stimulus, e.g. electrical current flowing through wires 236, is activated and the cable 230 is biased to adopt a different shape (e.g. straight), such that it no longer presents a trip hazard ...

Extensible electric conductor

... 394,851. Conductors. HERKENBERG, K., Heckinghausen, Oberbarmen, Germany. Oct. 8, 1932, No. 28058. [Class 36.] To increase the extensibility of a conductor of the kind wherein conductive strands are braided around a rubber or other elastic core, the core is maintained in a stretched condition. whilst the strands are being braided around it. Braided insulating coverings may be applied to the conductor simultaneously with the braiding on of the conductive strands whilst the core is under tension. The conductive strands preferably comprise metal ribbons. wound on silk or cotton threads. A plurality of conductors may be braided together and furnished with terminals. Fig. 1 shows a conductor d formed by braiding strands f about an elastic core a which is drawn under tension from a bobbin b retarded by a braking device. The braking device may consist of a brake band k which is loaded with a weight i or may comprise a spring-loaded or weight-loaded roller which is pressed against a roller secured ...

Flexible drag element

PROBE, IN PARTICULAR CARDIALSONDE

Stretchable conducting lead

STRETCHABLE DETONATOR CONNECTION CABLE

A cable which includes an insulating sheath, a conductive core of a first length encased with in the sheath, a core including a plurality of conductive elongate elements, each element having a length which is less than the first length, the elements being assembled in conductive contact with one another over the first length. WO 2018/161099 PCT/ZA2018/050012 -~ 14 28 26 34 34 34 38 26A 32 30 32 34 ...

ELECTRICAL CABLE ADAPTED FOR USE ON A TRACTOR TRAILER

EXPANDABLE ELECTRIC CORD AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF

An expandable electric wire expandable without needing a strong force (en ergy loss), capable of carrying a large current for driving power, and havin g an expandability under a light load and a small electric resistance. The e xpandable electric wire is characterized in that it has a structure composed of at least a core part, a conductor part, and a cover part, the core part is an elastic cylindrical body made up of an elastic body and an intermediat e layer covering the peripheral surface of the elastic body, the conductor p art includes a conductor wire which is a strand wire composed of thin wires, the conductor wire is wound and/or braided around the peripheral surface of the elastic cylindrical body, and the cover part is an external covering la yer made of an insulator and covering the peripheral surface of the conducto r part.

ELASTIC SIGNAL TRANSMISSION CABLE

An elastic signal transmission cable which has a shape deformation tracking capability, can transmit high-speed signals, and has a length of several centimeters to several meters. The elastic signal transmission cable has an elasticity of 10% or above and has a transmission loss of 10 dB/m or less in a relaxed state at 250 MHz. The elastic signal transmission cable consists of an elastic cylindrical body having an elasticity of 10% or above and a conductor portion including at least two conductor lines wound in the same direction around the elastic cylindrical body.

Wire harness

Reinforced buffering control cable resistant to pulling and bending

The invention discloses a reinforced buffering control cable resistant to pulling and bending. The reinforced buffering control cable resistant to pulling and bending comprises a reinforcing component, a buffering layer, a first insulating layer, an outer pipe, core wires, a second insulating layer and an armored layer, wherein the reinforcing component is located in the center of the cable and sleeved with the buffering layer; the buffering layer is sleeved with the first insulating layer; the first insulating layer is sleeved with the outer pipe; the core wires are evenly distributed between the first insulating layer and the inner wall of the outer pipe and sleeved with the second insulating layer; the second insulating layer is sleeved with the armored layer; unoccupied parts between the first insulating layer and the outer pipe are filled with buffering materials. Because the reinforcing component is located in the center of the cable, the cable can be prevented from being damaged ...

Spring wire having coil diameter changed gradually and linearly

Electrical cord folding enhancement

Enhancements may be implemented with respect to an electrical cord or other cable to facilitate folding, storage and deployment thereof. Local enhancement of select regions may predispose the electrical cord to be folded in accordance with a predictable folding assembly. Local enhancement may be accomplished in various ways including, but not limited to, over-molding, co-extrusion, as well as the application of internal or attachable stiffening members.

Flexible printed circuit board harness

A gas turbine engine installation is provided that has a plurality of flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) harnesses to transfer electrical signals, including electrical power, around a gas turbine engine. The plurality of FPCB harnesses is held to the gas turbine engine installation using generally U-shaped clips that have a base from which first and second sidewalls extend. The FPCB harness is held between the tips of base-teeth extending from the base, and side-teeth extending from the first and second sidewalls. In this way, the FPCB harness can be held securely in position by the clip.

Knitted textile substrate with different stitch patterns and electronic textile

A knitted substrate () for electrical connection of electronic components (-) thereto. The knitted substrate comprises a first set of substrate portions (--) knitted with a first stitch pattern resulting in a first tensile stiffness; and a second set of substrate portions (--) knitted with a second stitch pattern resulting in a second tensile stiffness that is greater than the first tensile stiffness. A substrate portion of the first set of substrate portions (--) is provided between substrate portions (--) of the second set of substrate portions, and each substrate portion of the second set of substrate portions (--) comprises conductive yarns (-) arranged to allow electrical connection of at least one of the electronic components (-) thereto. 1. A knitted substrate for electrical connection of electronic components thereto , comprising:a first set of substrate portions knitted with a first stitch pattern resulting in a first tensile stiffness; anda second set of substrate portions knitted with a second stitch pattern resulting in a second tensile stiffness that is greater than said first tensile stiffness,wherein a substrate portion of said first set of substrate portions is provided between substrate portions of said second set of substrate portions, andwherein each substrate portion of said second set of substrate portions comprises conductive yarns arranged to allow electrical connection of at least one of said electronic components thereto.2. The knitted substrate according to claim 1 , wherein substrate portions of said second set of substrate portions are knitted from said conductive yarns and non-conductive yarns.3. The knitted substrate according to claim 1 , wherein said substrate portion of said first set of substrate portions being provided between substrate portions of said second set of substrate portions is rib-knitted.4. The knitted substrate according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of said substrate portions of said second set of substrate ...

Apparatus and method for manipulating a flat cord

Apparatus and method that includes a sheath defining a passage through which a flat cord is adapted to extend, the width of the sheath being greater than its height and the width of the cord being greater than its height, the width of the sheath and the width of the cord being substantially aligned. After stretching and permitting the sheath to retract, a second amount of the cord is disposed within the sheath, with the second amount being greater than the first amount, and wherein, in each configuration, the width of the sheath and the width of the cord remain substantially aligned.

CONDUCTIVE MEMBER, PRODUCTION METHOD OF THE SAME, TOUCH PANEL, AND SOLAR CELL

A conductive member containing: a base material; a conductive layer provided on the base material, wherein the conductive layer includes a metallic nanowire having an average short axis length of 150 nm or less and a matrix; and a protective layer including a three-dimensional crosslinked structure represented by the following Formula (I), sequentially in this order, and which has a surface resistivity measured at a surface of the protective layer of 1,000 Ω/□ or less, a production method of the conductive member, and a touch panel and a solar cell, each of which uses the conductive member. The conductive member may provide high resistance against scratches and abrasion, excellent conductivity, excellent transparency, excellent heat resistance, excellent moisture and heat resistance, and excellent bendability. 1. A conductive member comprising:a base material; a metallic nanowire having an average short-axis length of 150 nm or less, and', 'a matrix; and, 'a conductive layer provided on the base material, the conductive layer comprising'} {'br': None, 'sup': 1', '1, '-M-O-M-\u2003\u2003Formula (I), 'a protective layer comprising a three-dimensional crosslinked structure represented by the following Formula (I), sequentially in this order, and a surface resistivity of the conductive member measured at a surface of the protective layer being 1,000Ω/□ or less,'}{'sup': '1', 'wherein, in Formula (I), Mrepresents an element selected from the group consisting of Si, Ti, Zr and Al.'}2. The conductive member according to claim 1 , wherein the matrix is a cured product of a photopolymerizable composition or a sol-gel cured product obtained by hydrolysis and condensation of at least one alkoxide compound of an element selected from the group consisting of Si claim 1 , Ti claim 1 , Zr and Al.3. The conductive member according to claim 1 , wherein the protective layer comprises a sol-gel cured product obtained by hydrolysis and condensation of at least one alkoxide compound of ...

METHODS OF MANUFACTURING METAL WIRING BURIED FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE BY USING PLASMA AND FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATES MANUFACTURED BY THE SAME

Disclosed are methods or manufacturing a metal wiring buried flexible substrate by using plasma and flexible substrates manufactured by the same. The method includes pre-treating a substrate by irradiating the plasma on the surface of the substrate (Step 1), forming a metal wiring on the pre-treated substrate in Step 1 (Step 2), forming a metal wiring buried polymer layer by coating a curable polymer on the substrate including the metal wiring formed thereon in Step 2 and curing (Step 3), and separating the polymer layer formed in Step 3 from the substrate in Step 1 (Step 4), The metal wiring may be inserted into the flexible substrate, and the resistance of the wiring may be decreased. The metal wiring may be clearly separated from the substrate, and impurities on the substrate surface may be clearly removed. The flexible substrate may be easily separated by applying only physical force. 1. A method of manufacturing a metal wiring buried flexible substrate by using a plasma comprising:pre-treating a substrate by irradiating the plasma on the surface of the substrate (Step 1); forming a metal wiring on the pre-treated substrate in Step 1 (Step 2); forming a metal wiring buried polymer layer by coating a curable polymer on the substrate including the metal wiring formed thereon in Step 2 and curing (Step 3); andseparating the polymer layer formed in Step 3 from the substrate in Step 1 (Step 4).21. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the plasma in Step is a plasma of at least one selected from the group consisting of Ar claim 1 , NO claim 1 , CF claim 1 , CH claim 1 , CH claim 1 , HO claim 1 , CHOH claim 1 , hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO) and tetramethylsilane (TMS).3. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein a contacting angle of the surface of the substrate pre-treated in Step 1 with respect to water is 45° to 150°.4. The method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein a contacting angle of the surface of the substrate pre-treated in Step 1 with respect to water ...

ELECTRICAL CABLE FOR THE ENERGY SUPPLY OF VEHICLES

Electrical cable () particularly for supplying energy to a vehicle (), with a sheath (), in which at least two insulated electrical conductors () are provided that are connected to at least one connector assembly () on at least one first end of the cable (). According to the invention the sheath () and/or the conductors () and/or at least one shaping element () that is preferably integrated in the cable () are designed in such a way that the cable () is held with a restoring force in a resting position, in which the cable () exhibits the form of a spiral and is aligned along a flat or curved resting plane. 115-. (canceled)16. An electrical cable for supplying energy to a vehicle , the cable having a sheath enclosing at least two insulated electrical conductors , the conductors being connected to at least one connector assembly on a first end of the cable , comprising:at least one of the sheath, the conductors and at least one shaping element integrated in the cable holds the cable with a restoring force in a resting position, wherein the cable in the resting position forms a spiral and is aligned along a flat or curved resting plane.17. The cable according to wherein at least a part of the resting plane is formed with a conical shape.18. The cable according to wherein the cable is held fixedly at an outer end of the spiral and is adapted to be connected to a current source or to a load.19. The cable according to wherein at least one of the sheath and the shaping element is made from a shape memory-polymer material or from a metal alloy material having a shape memory property.20. The cable according to wherein the metal alloy material having the shape memory property is a Nitinol material.21. The cable according to wherein the cable is formed at least partially of a thermoplastic caoutchouc material or a thermoplastic elastomer material.22. The cable according to wherein the cable is formed at least partially of at least one of a PUR material and a PVC-nitrile rubber ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING ELECTRIC COMPONENTS ON A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE AS WELL AS ASSEMBLY OF AN ELECTRIC COMPONENT WITH A FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE

A method is presented for assembling a component () with a flexible substrate (), the component having electric contacts (). The method comprises the steps of 2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein one or more of the electric contacts of the component face away from the substrate and wherein one of the one or more layers is deposited at the first main side of the substrate.3. Method according to or claim 1 , wherein one or more of the electric contacts of the component face towards the substrate claim 1 , the method comprising the additional step of applying perforations in the substrate so that said one or more of the electric contacts of the component face towards the substrate are exposed at a second main side of the substrate and wherein one of the one or more layers is deposited at the second main side.4. Method according to claim 3 , wherein the perforations in the substrate taper outwards in a direction from the first main side to the second main side of the substrate.6. Apparatus according to claim 5 , further comprising a facility for forming a cavity in the substrate for receiving the component.7. Apparatus according to claim 5 , further comprising a facility for perforating the substrate so as to form perforations that expose electric contacts of the component at the second main side of the substrate.9. Assembly according to claim 8 , wherein the length/width ratio of the slits is at least 20. 1. Field of the InventionThe present invention relates to a method for assembling electric components on a flexible substrate.The present invention further relates to an apparatus for assembling electric components on a flexible substrate.The present invention further relates to an assembly of an electric component with a flexible substrate.2. Related ArtFlexible electronic products become more and more important, for example in the form of smart textiles, flexible displays and the like. Flexible electronic products mostly require the incorporation of ...

HIGH-SPEED PLUGGABLE RIGID-END FLEX CIRCUIT

High-speed pluggable rigid-end flex circuit. A circuit includes a flexible section, rigid section, connector disposed on the rigid section, and electrically conductive signal transmission line electrically coupled to the connector. The flexible section includes a first portion of a flexible insulating layer. The rigid section includes a second portion of the flexible insulating layer and a rigid insulating layer disposed on the second portion of the flexible insulating layer. The connector is configured to form a pluggable conductive connection. The electrically conductive signal transmission line includes a first signal trace having a root mean square surface roughness below 20 micrometers and a filled signal via configured to pass through at least a portion of the rigid insulating layer. The flexible and rigid insulating layers have a dissipation factor equal to or below a ratio of 0.004 and a dielectric constant equal to or below a ratio of 3.7. 1. A circuit comprising:a flexible section including a first portion of a flexible insulating layer; a second portion of the flexible insulating layer, and', 'a rigid insulating layer disposed on the second portion of the flexible insulating layer;, 'a rigid section includinga connector disposed on the rigid section, the connector configured to form a pluggable dual-sided, electrically conductive connection; and a first signal trace having a root mean square surface roughness equal to or below 20 micrometers, and', 'a filled signal via configured to pass through at least a portion of the rigid insulating layer,, 'an electrically conductive signal transmission line electrically coupled to the connector, the electrically conductive signal transmission line includingwherein the flexible insulating layer and the rigid insulating layer have a dissipation factor equal to or below a ratio of 0.004 and a dielectric constant equal to or below a ratio of 3.7.2. The circuit of claim 1 , further comprising:a first cover layer ...

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Provided is an electronic circuit including a substrate having a flat device region and a curved interconnection region. A conduction line may extend along an uneven portion in the interconnection region and may be curved. The uneven portion and the conductive line may have a wavy shape. An external force applied to the electronic circuit may be absorbed by the uneven portion and the conductive line. The electronic device may not be affected by the external force. Therefore, functions of the electronic circuit may be maintained. A method of fabricating an electronic circuit according to the present invention may easily adjust areas and positions of the interconnection region and the device region. 1. An electronic circuit comprising:a substrate including a device region and an interconnection region;an electronic device disposed on the device region;a conductive line disposed on the interconnection region to electrically connect the electronic devices; anda capping layer on the substrate,wherein the device region is flat; andwherein the interconnection region has an uneven portion.2. The electronic circuit of claim 1 , wherein the uneven portion comprises a concave portion and a convex portion; andwherein the concave portion and the convex portion have a round shape.3. The electronic circuit of claim 2 , wherein the concave portion has a height equal to or lower than that of the device region; andwherein the convex portion has a height higher than that of the concave portion.4. The electronic circuit of claim 1 , wherein the conductive line extends along the uneven portion and has a wavy curve.5. The electronic circuit of claim 1 , wherein the uneven portion has a wavy shape in which a wave propagates in one direction claim 1 , a wavy shape in which a wave propagates in one direction and the other direction perpendicular to the one direction claim 1 , a wavy shape in which a wave propagates in a zigzag direction claim 1 , or a wavy shape in which a wave propagates ...

Electromechanical Surgical Apparatus Including Wire Routing Clock Spring

An electromechanical surgical system is disclosed including a hand-held surgical instrument, an end effector configured to perform at least one function, and a shaft assembly arranged for selectively interconnecting the end effector and the surgical instrument. The shaft assembly includes a linkage having a proximal housing and a distal housing at least partially received within the proximal housing. The distal housing is rotatable relative to the proximal housing and configured to selectively interconnect the end effector to the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly further includes a wire extending through the linkage having a central portion disposed within an annular groove defined between the proximal and distal housings. The central portion of the wire is annularly wound within the annular groove to define a coil. The coil is configured to at least one of radially expand and contract upon rotation of the distal housing relative to the proximal housing.

ELASTIC CIRCUIT

The present invention is an elastic electronic circuit adapted to provide three-dimensional elasticity. This is accomplished through a first pattern, a second pattern embedded within the first pattern, and a third pattern. The three-dimension elastic electronic circuit is adapted to conform to a flexible substrate, such as flexible plastic substrates and the like. The resulting three-dimensional elasticity enables the use of electronic circuits on such flexible substrates. 1. An elastic circuit comprising:a first pattern attached to a flexible substrate;a second pattern embedded within the first pattern; anda third pattern applied to said flexible substrate;wherein said first, second, and third patterns provide three-dimensional elasticity to said elastic circuit.2. The elastic circuit of claim 1 , wherein said first pattern is generally horseshoe shaped and further comprises a pattern path claim 1 , a radius of curvature claim 1 , and a turning degree offset.3. The elastic circuit of claim 2 , wherein said turning degree offset further comprises a range between 30 and 60 degrees.4. The elastic circuit of claim 2 , wherein said second pattern is identical in shape to said first pattern.5. The elastic circuit of claim 1 , wherein said third pattern is generally horseshoe shaped and further comprises a radius of curvature and a turning degree offset.6. The elastic circuit of claim 5 , wherein said turning degree offset further comprises a range between 30 and 60 degrees.7. The elastic circuit of claim 6 , wherein a cross-sectional view of said flexible substrate will represent said third pattern.8. The elastic circuit of claim 7 , wherein said flexible substrate is curved claim 7 , and wherein said third pattern is adapted to conform to said curved flexible substrate.9. The elastic circuit of claim 8 , wherein said curved flexible substrate further comprises a convex side and a concave side claim 8 , wherein the horseshoe patterns on said convex side are generally ...

ELECTRONIC TEXTILE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRONIC TEXTILE

A method of manufacturing an electronic textile () comprising the steps of: providing a textile carrier () comprising a plurality of conductor lines (-); releasably attaching () the textile carrier () to a rigid support plate (); providing () a conductive substance on the textile carrier () in a pattern forming a plurality of sets of connection pads (-) on the textile carrier (), each set of connection pads defining a component placement position for placement of an electronic component (), and each set of connection pads (-) comprising a connection pad overlapping one of the conductor lines, the connection pad having a connection pad length (L) in a direction parallel to the conductor line and a connection pad width (W) in a direction perpendicular to the conductor line, wherein the connection pad width (W) is at least one percent of an extension (W) of the textile carrier () in the direction perpendicular to the conductor line; automatically placing () electronic components () at the component placement positions; curing () the conductive substance to attach the electronic components () to the textile carrier (), thereby forming the electronic textile () and removing () the electronic textile from the rigid support plate. 21. The electronic textile according to claim 1 , wherein said component pad has a component pad length () in a direction parallel to said conductor line and a component pad width (w) in a direction perpendicular to said conductor line claim 1 , and said connection pad width (W) is at least equal to said component pad width of the component pad that is connected to said connection pad.3. The electronic textile according to claim 1 , wherein said connection pad length (L) is at least equal to said component pad length (l).45ab. The electronic textile according claim 1 , wherein said connection pads (-) are formed by conductive glue.56ab. The electronic textile according to claim 1 , wherein said textile carrier comprises a plurality of interwoven ...

STRETCHING-CONTRACTING WIRING SHEET, PRODUCTION METHOD AND PRODUCTION DEVICE THEREFOR, AND STRETCHING-CONTRACTING TOUCH SENSOR SHEET

[Problem] To provide a high-stretchability/contractibility stretchable contractible wiring sheet that can be produced easily at low costs, has high flexibility, high durability, and high conformity to external force, and undergoes small resistance value change along with stretching and contracting and a producing method and apparatus for the same, and a stretchable contractible touch sensor sheet. 1. A stretchable contractible wiring sheet , comprising:a first elastomer sheet that is stretchable and contractible;a second elastomer sheet that is stretchable and contractible, and bonded on the first elastomer sheet in a manner to face the first elastomer sheet; anda lead interposed between the first elastomer sheet and the second elastomer sheet in a state of having a wavy shape periodically curving in-plane in facing surfaces of the first elastomer sheet and the second elastomer sheet and being biased in a direction to restore to a rod-like shape from the wavy shape during unloading.2. The stretchable contractible wiring sheet according to claim 1 ,wherein a cross-sectional shape of the lead in a diameter direction is a circular shape.3. The stretchable contractible wiring sheet according to claim 1 ,wherein a diameter of the lead is at most 50 micrometers.4. The stretchable contractible wiring sheet according to claim 1 ,wherein a Young's modulus of the lead is at least 150 GPa.5. The stretchable contractible wiring sheet according to claim 1 ,wherein a wave height of the wavy shape is from 20 micrometers through 5 mm.6. The stretchable contractible wiring sheet according to claim 1 ,wherein a ratio A/B is from 0.05 through 0.5, where A represents a curvature radius of wave crests of waves in the wavy shape and B represents a periodic pitch interval between adjoining waves of the waves in the wavy shape.7. A method for producing a stretchable contractible wiring sheet claim 1 , the method comprising:elongating a first elastomer sheet and a second elastomer sheet in ...

STRETCHABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Provided are a stretchable electronic device and a method of manufacturing the same. The manufacturing method includes forming coil interconnection on a first substrate, forming a first stretchable insulating layer that covers the coil interconnection, forming a second substrate on the first stretchable insulating layer, separating the first substrate from the coiling interconnection and the first stretchable insulating layer, and forming a transistor on the coil interconnection. 1. A method of manufacturing a stretchable electronic device , the method comprising:forming coil interconnections on a first substrate;forming a first stretchable insulating layer that covers the coil interconnection;forming a second substrate on the first stretchable insulating layer;separating the first substrate from the coiling interconnection and the first stretchable insulating layer; andforming a transistor on the coil interconnection.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming of the coil interconnection comprises:forming a sacrificial layer on the first substrate;forming first interconnections on the sacrificial layer;forming pillar interconnections on the first interconnections; andforming second interconnections on the pillar interconnections.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the sacrificial layer comprises a photoresist claim 2 , polysilicon claim 2 , silicon oxide claim 2 , or silicon nitride film.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the separating of the first substrate comprises removing the sacrificial layer.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the forming of the first interconnections comprises:forming a first seed layer on the sacrificial layer;forming a first photoresist pattern on a part of the first seed layer; andforming a first cap interconnection layer on the first seed layer exposed by the first photoresist pattern.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising claim 5 , after the forming of the first interconnections claim 5 , removing the first photoresist pattern ...

Heated Electrical Wire

The current invention is a heated extension cord. The cord will function like a standard extension cord, allowing a user to use electrical devices in areas without an electrical outlet. The cord will have multiple layers. The cord will have a heated wires layer. The heated wires keeps the insulation from freezing, and ensures the electrical wire stays warm enough to function efficiently. Outside the heated wires are two layers of insulation, one to insulate the heated wires themselves and an outer layer that can directly withstand freezing temperatures. The extension cord has an indicator light and an on/off switch for the heated wires.

FLEXIBLE MULTILAYER SUBSTRATE

A flexible multilayer substrate includes a stacked body including a plurality of stacked resin layers and defining a flexible portion. The stacked body includes an innermost surface that is a surface located inside when the stacked body is bent in use, and an outermost surface that is a surface located outside when the stacked body is bent in use. A plurality of conductor patterns are arranged inside the stacked body to be distributed over a surface of one or more of the plurality of resin layers. A portion located on the innermost surface side with respect to a center plane of the stacked body in a thickness direction is a first portion, and a portion located on the outermost surface side with respect to the center plane is a second portion. An area having a minimum spacing along the longitudinal direction between the conductor patterns arranged in the same plane, in all of the plurality of resin layers, is located in the second portion. 1. (canceled)2. A flexible multilayer substrate , comprising:a stacked body including a plurality of stacked resin layers extending in a longitudinal direction and defining a flexible portion; whereinthe stacked body includes an innermost surface that is a surface located inside when both ends in the longitudinal direction are bent to come closer to each other, and an outermost surface that is a surface located outside when both ends in the longitudinal direction are bent to come closer to each other;a plurality of conductor patterns are arranged inside the stacked body and distributed over a surface of one or more of the plurality of resin layers; anda portion located on an innermost surface side with respect to a center plane of the stacked body in a thickness direction is a first portion, a portion located on an outermost surface side with respect to the center plane of the stacked body in a thickness direction is a second portion, and an area having a minimum spacing along the longitudinal direction between the conductor ...

Stretchable Form of Single Crystal Silicon for High Performance Electronics on Rubber Substrates

The present invention provides stretchable, and optionally printable, semiconductors and electronic circuits capable of providing good performance when stretched, compressed, flexed or otherwise deformed. Stretchable semiconductors and electronic circuits of the present invention preferred for some applications are flexible, in addition to being stretchable, and thus are capable of significant elongation, flexing, bending or other deformation along one or more axes. Further, stretchable semiconductors and electronic circuits of the present invention may be adapted to a wide range of device configurations to provide fully flexible electronic and optoelectronic devices. 1a flexible substrate having a supporting surface; anda semiconductor structure having a curved internal surface, wherein at least a portion of said curved internal surface is bonded to said supporting surface of said flexible substrate.. A stretchable semiconductor element comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/220,923 filed Mar. 20, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/441,618 filed Apr. 6, 2012 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,754,396 Issued Jun. 17, 2014), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/405,475 filed Mar. 17, 2009 (now U.S. Pat. No. 8,198,621 issued Jun. 12, 2012), which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/423,287 filed on Jun. 9, 2006 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,521,292 issued Apr. 21, 2009), which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/145,542 filed Jun. 2, 2005 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,557,367 issued Jul. 7, 2009) and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/145,574 filed Jun. 2, 2005 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,622,367 issued Nov. 24, 2009), both of which claim the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Nos. 60/577,077, 60/601,061, 60/650,305, 60/663,391 and 60/677,617 filed on Jun. 4, 2004, Aug. 11, 2004, Feb. 4, 2005, Mar. 18, 2005, and May 4, ...

FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD WITH PLANARIZED COVER LAYER STRUCTURE

A planarized cover layer structure of a flexible circuit board includes an insulation layer bonded through a first adhesive layer to a surface of each one of conductive signal lines laid on a substrate of a flexible circuit board. Separation areas respectively formed between adjacent ones of the conductive signal lines are each formed with a filling layer, so that the filling layer provides the first adhesive layer with a planarization height in the separation areas and the planarization height is substantially equal to the height of the conductive signal lines. The filling layer can alternatively be of a height that is higher than the surface of the conductor layer by a covering height so that the first adhesive layer has a planarization height in the separation areas and the planarization height is substantially equal to the sum of the height of the conductive signal lines and the covering height. 1. A flexible circuit board with a planarized cover layer structure , comprising:a substrate, which comprises a first surface and a second surface;a conductor layer, which is bonded to the first surface of the substrate, the conductor layer comprising a plurality of extended conductive signal lines, the conductive signal lines being spaced from each other by a predetermined distance so as to define a separation area between adjacent ones of the conductive signal lines;a first adhesive layer, which is formed on a surface of the conductor layer; andan insulation cover layer, which is laminated through the first adhesive layer on the surface of the conductor layer;wherein the separation areas between the conductive signal lines of the conductor layer are respectively formed with a filling layer, whereby the filling layer provides the first adhesive layer with a planarization height in the separation areas and the planarization height is substantially equal to height of the conductive signal lines.2. The flexible circuit board as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the conductive ...

WIRE FOR USE IN EXTENDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, EXTENDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PREPARATION METHOD

Provided are a wire for use in an extendable electronic device, an extendable electronic device and preparation methods thereof. The wire is provided with a hollow region allowing extension and deformation of the wire. 1. A wire for use in an extendable electronic device , comprising:a hollow region allowing extension and deformation of the wire.2. The wire of claim 1 , wherein the wire has a planar structure before the extendable electronic device is deformed.3. The wire of claim 1 , wherein the hollow region has at least two hollow structures spaced apart from each other claim 1 , and an inner edge of at least one of the hollow regions is closed.4. The wire of claim 1 , wherein the hollow region has a smooth inner edge claim 1 , and extends along a straight line or a curve.5. The wire of claim 1 , wherein the wire comprises a conductive layer and an insulating layer wrapping around the conductive layer.6. The wire of claim 1 , wherein different hollow regions extend in an identical way or in different ways.7. The wire of claim 1 , wherein at least two of the hollow regions are substantially half-enclosed with each other claim 1 , and projections in any direction of the two hollow regions substantially half-enclosed with each other have an overlapping area.8. The wire of claim 1 , wherein one of the hollow regions is arranged adjacent to another hollow region claim 1 , and two adjacent hollow regions are substantially half-enclosed with each other.9. The wire of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the hollow regions extends to and is open at an edge of the wire.10. The wire of claim 5 , wherein the wire has at least one deformable extension direction claim 5 , and electrode connection portions for connecting with a functional element are provided at both ends of the wire in the extension direction and exposed outside the insulating layer.11. The wire of claim 10 , wherein the wire and the electrode connection portions are integral.12. The wire of claim 1 , wherein a ...

HIGHLY STRETCHABLE WIRING, AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

Conductor wires and are sandwiched between two elastomer sheets and whose adhesive layers face each other, and both adhere. When the elastomer sheets and are their natural lengths without being subjected to any tension, the conducting wires and are wound around into spiral shapes and contract. When tension is applied to the elastomer sheets and the number of spiral turns of the conductor wires and decreases according to its extension and the conductor wires and extend. The conductor wires and are electrically connected to and fixed to a circuit element at both ends of the elastomer sheets and As a result, it is possible to mass-produce, at low costs, highly stretchable wirings in which a change in resistance values due to extension thereof is small. 1. A highly stretchable wiring capable of extension and contraction , the at least highly stretchable wiring comprising: two elastomer sheets each having an adhesive layer , the both adhesive layers adhering to each other along a longitudinal direction on wide-directional both sides; and a high windable conductor wire wound in a spiral shape and contracted when the elastomer sheets have natural lengths without being subjected to any tension , and extending by reducing the number of spiral turns according to extension due to tension applied between both ends of the elastomer sheets , wherein the conductor wire is interposed between the elastomer sheets , is extended from surfaces of the elastomer sheets on the both ends of the elastomer sheets , is electrically connected with a circuit element , and is fixed thereon.2. The highly stretchable wiring according to claim 1 , wherein a conductor wire formed by coating a surface of a stretchable fiber with silver is used as the conductor wire.3. A matrix-shaped device characterized in that:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein two sets of the highly stretchable wirings according to , in which a plurality of the conductor wires are arranged in parallel, ...

DATA COMMUNICATION CABLE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH CABLE

The present invention generally relates to a data communication cable () comprising: a set of elongated bodies () each formed from an elastic material and having an unextended free length; and for each elongated body (), a set of conductive wires () disposed along the elongated body (), such that each conductive wire () is extendable to more than the free length of the elongated body (), wherein at least one conductive wire () is configured for communicating data between electronic devices; and wherein the conductive wires () are extendable in response to extension of the elongated body (), such that the extended data communication cable () remains useable for said data communication between the electronic devices. 1. A data communication cable comprising:a set of elongated bodies each formed from an elastic material and having an unextended free length; andfor each elongated body, a set of conductive wires disposed along the elongated body, such that each conductive wire is extendable to more than the free length of the elongated body,wherein at least one conductive wire is configured for communicating data between electronic devices; andwherein the conductive wires are extendable in response to extension of the elongated body, such that the extended data communication cable remains useable for said data communication between the electronic devices.2. The data communication cable according to claim 1 , wherein the data communication cable comprises two or more elongated bodies adjacently joined together along their respective longitudinal edges.3. The data communication cable according to claim 2 , wherein the elongated bodies are foldable along the longitudinal edges for the data communication cable to have a thin form factor.4. The data communication cable according to claim 1 , wherein each elongated body with the conductive wires is configured for performing one or more functions claim 1 , the functions comprising high speed data transfer claim 1 , low speed ...

Telescopic Power Supply Track

A telescopic power supply track has a strip-shaped power supply base and a power taking module, the power taking module has a rod-shaped housing, a second external terminal, and two electrical contacts provided on the rod-shaped housing away from the second external terminal and are respectively set against the two conductive strips to position and electrically connect the power taking module; and two strip-shaped conductive members, arranged in the hollow structure of the rod-shaped housing, and the two ends of the strip-shaped conductive member are respectively electrically connected to the second external terminal and the two electrical contacts. The invention solves the problem of the long lead in the shelf in the prior art and the need to reserve the lead, reduces the time of the short line, increases beauty and improves safety. 1. A telescopic power supply track , comprising:{'b': 100', '101', '102', '101, 'a strip-shaped power supply base (), provided with two conductive strips () extending in the length direction, and one end is provided with a first external terminal () electrically connected to the two conductive strips ();'}{'b': 200', '100, 'a power taking module (), which slides in the length direction and is limited in the strip-shaped power supply base () in the radial direction;'}{'b': '200', 'characterized in that, the power taking module (), comprising{'b': 201', '2011, 'a rod-shaped housing (), provided with a hollow structure ();'}{'b': 202', '201', '102, 'a second external terminal (), provided on an end of the rod-shaped housing () away from the first external terminal ();'}{'b': 203', '201', '202', '101', '200, 'two electrical contacts (), provided on the rod-shaped housing () away from the second external terminal () and are respectively set against the two conductive strips () to realize the positioning and electrical connection of the power taking module ();'}{'b': 204', '201', '204', '202', '203, 'and two strip-shaped conductive members ...

IMPLANTABLE ELECTRICAL LINE

An implantable electrical line including a lead, wherein the lead includes at least one helically wound electrical conductor. The at least one helically wound electrical conductor is surrounded by a fiber braid, which is formed by at least two fibers or fiber bundles, and wherein the at least two fibers or fiber bundles are interwoven and wound around the electrical conductor in opposite winding directions. 1. An implantable electrical line comprising:a lead or a lead segment, wherein said lead or said lead segment comprises at least one helically wound electrical conductor,wherein the helically wound electrical conductor is surrounded by a fiber braid comprising at least two fibers or fiber bundles, andwherein the at least two fibers or fiber bundles are interwoven and are wound around the helically wound electrical conductor in opposite winding directions.2. The implantable electrical line as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one helically wound electrical conductor forms a coil comprising two longitudinal ends claim 1 , wherein the coil is electrically conductively and mechanically connected at one end of the two longitudinal ends end to an electrically conductive sleeve or at each end of the two longitudinal ends to an electrically conductive sleeve claim 1 , and wherein the at least two fibers or fiber bundles are connected to one or more of the electrically conductive sleeve at the one end and the electrically conductive sleeves at the each end of the two longitudinal ends.3. The implantable electrical line as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the at least one helically wound electrical conductor comprises a wire comprising one or more of Pt claim 1 , Pt/Ir claim 1 , MP35N claim 1 , elgiloy claim 1 , high-grade steel claim 1 , copper claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , tantalum claim 1 , gold claim 1 , zirconium claim 1 , iron-containing alloys claim 1 , tantalum/tungsten alloys claim 1 , refractory metals comprising niobium or titanium claim 1 , silver claim 1 ...

STRETCHABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A stretchable electronic device includes a substrate, a plurality of electronic elements, and a conductive wiring. The electronic elements and the conductive wiring are disposed on the substrate, and the conductive wiring is electrically connected to the electronic elements. The conductive wiring is formed by stacking an elastic conductive layer and a non-elastic conductive layer. A fracture strain of the elastic conductive layer is greater than a fracture strain of the non-elastic conductive layer, and the non-elastic conductive layer includes a plurality of first fragments which are separated from one another. 1. A stretchable electronic device , comprising:a substrate;a plurality of electronic elements, disposed on the substrate; anda conductive wiring, disposed on the substrate and electrically connected to the electronic elements, wherein the conductive wiring is formed by stacking an elastic conductive layer and a non-elastic conductive layer, a fracture strain of the elastic conductive layer is greater than a fracture strain of the non-elastic conductive layer, the non-elastic conductive layer comprises a plurality of first fragments separated from one another, the elastic conductive layer is a continuous wiring, and an orthogonal projection of the elastic conductive layer on the substrate overlaps orthogonal projections of a plurality of the first fragments and a plurality of gaps among the plurality of the first fragments on the substrate.2. The stretchable electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the fracture strain of the elastic conductive layer is greater than 10%.3. The stretchable electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the fracture strain of the non-elastic conductive layer is less than 10%.4. The stretchable electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein a material of the elastic conductive layer comprises at least one of polyacetylene claim 1 , polypyrrole claim 1 , polythiophene claim 1 , polyaniline claim 1 , poly(p-phenylene) ...

STRETCHABLE WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRETCHABLE WIRING BOARD

A stretchable wiring board includes: a first stretchable substrate; an overcoat layer; and a conductor layer interposed at least partly between the first stretchable substrate and the overcoat layer. The conductor layer includes a wiring portion covered with the overcoat layer and a connection portion that has a surface exposed from the overcoat layer. The exposed surface of the connection portion is flush with a top surface of the overcoat layer. 1. A stretchable wiring board comprising:a first stretchable substrate;an overcoat layer; anda conductor layer interposed at least partly between the first stretchable substrate and the overcoat layer, wherein a wiring portion covered with the overcoat layer; and', 'a connection portion that has a surface exposed from the overcoat layer, the exposed surface of the connection portion is flush with a top surface of the overcoat layer., 'the conductor layer comprises2. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 1 , further comprising:a first reinforcing member interposed between the first stretchable substrate and the conductor layer, whereinthe first reinforcing member overlaps with at least a part of the connection portion when viewed from a thickness direction of the conductor layer.3. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 2 , wherein the first reinforcing member is buried in the first stretchable substrate.4. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 1 , further comprising a second reinforcing member that overlaps with at least a part of wiring portion when viewed from a thickness direction of the conductor layer.5. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 4 , wherein the second reinforcing member is harder than the first stretchable substrate.6. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 4 , wherein the stretchable wiring board comprises a plurality of second reinforcing members intermittently disposed along the wiring portion.7. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 6 , wherein ...

Wire harness

An object is to increase flexibility of a wire harness that is applicable to a circuit through which a large electric current flows. The wire harness includes a plurality of bendable electric wires, a first connection member that is electrically connected to the plurality of electric wires and is a connection target that is provided at a first end of the plurality of electric wires and is shared by the plurality of electric wires, and a second connection member that is electrically connected to the plurality of electric wires and is a connection target that is provided at a second end of the plurality of electric wires and is shared by the plurality of electric wires.

TOUCH SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A touch sensor including a first substrate which extends in a first direction and on which first channels may be formed and stretched, a first conductive liquid injected into the first channels, a second substrate which extends in a second direction which intersects with the first direction and on which second channels may be formed and stretched, and a second conductive liquid injected into the second channels. 1. A touch sensor comprising:a first stretchable substrate comprising first channels extended in a first direction;a first conductive liquid injected into the first channels;a second stretchable substrate comprising second channels extended in a second direction crossing the first direction; anda second conductive liquid injected into the second channels.2. The touch sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:at least one of the first channels or the second channels comprises straight lines and wedges, and at least one of the wedges comprises a round part;the round part comprises an inner round portion and an outer round portion; and {'br': None, 'i': W≦ROC−', 'W, '0.5×0≦0.63×'}, 'a radius of a curvature of the outer round is expressed in an equation below(where W is at least one width of the straight lines and ROC-O is the radius of the curvature of the outer round portion).3. The touch sensor as claimed in claim 2 , wherein:two adjacent first channels among the first channels comprise a first wedge and a second wedge, respectively;the first wedge and the second wedge are adjacent to each other;at least one of a length in the second direction of the first wedge and the second wedge is greater than or equal to 150 μm and less than or equal to 600 μm; anda distance between the first wedge and the second wedge is greater than or equal to 150 μm and less than or equal to 200 μm.4. The touch sensor as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the touch sensor further comprises:first electrodes inserted into first holes formed at one end of the first channels; andsecond ...

Stretchable and Foldable Electronic Devices

Disclosed herein are stretchable, foldable and optionally printable, processes for making devices and devices such as semiconductors, electronic circuits and components thereof that are capable of providing good performance when stretched, compressed, flexed or otherwise deformed. Strain isolation layers provide good strain isolation to functional device layers. Multilayer devices are constructed to position a neutral mechanical surface coincident or proximate to a functional layer having a material that is susceptible to strain-induced failure. Neutral mechanical surfaces are positioned by one or more layers having a property that is spatially inhomogeneous, such as by patterning any of the layers of the multilayer device. 144.-. (canceled)45. A stretchable and foldable multilayer electronic device , comprising:a substrate;an isolation layer disposed on a portion of the substrate; at least one device island; and', 'at least one stretchable interconnect coupled to the at least one device island;', 'wherein at least a portion of the device island is in physical communication with the isolation layer; and', 'wherein at least a portion of the stretchable interconnect is not in physical communication with the isolation layer;, 'a functional layer comprisingone or more neutral mechanical surface adjusting layers; and wherein at least one of said one or more neutral mechanical surface adjusting layers is disposed over said functional layer,', 'wherein at least one of said one or more neutral mechanical surface adjusting layers of said multilayer electronic device has a property that is spatially inhomogeneous relative to a location in said multilayer electronic device., 'one or more encapsulating layers disposed over the at least one device island,'}46. The device of claim 45 , wherein said spatially inhomogeneous property claim 45 , said isolation layer claim 45 , said at least one stretchable interconnect claim 45 , and said one or more encapsulating layers position a ...

STRETCHABLE MOUNTING BOARD

A stretchable mounting board that includes a stretchable substrate having a main surface, a stretchable wiring disposed on the main surface of the stretchable substrate, a mounting electrode section electrically connected to the stretchable wiring, solder electrically connected to the mounting electrode section and including bismuth and tin, and an electronic component electrically connected to the mounting electrode section with the solder interposed therebetween. The mounting electrode section has a first electrode layer on a side thereof facing the stretchable wiring and which includes bismuth and tin, and a second electrode layer on a side thereof facing the solder and which includes bismuth and tin. A concentration of the bismuth in the first electrode layer is lower than a concentration of the bismuth in the second electrode layer. 1. A stretchable mounting board comprising:a stretchable substrate having a main surface;a stretchable wiring disposed on the main surface of the stretchable substrate;a mounting electrode section electrically connected to the stretchable wiring;solder electrically connected to the mounting electrode section and including bismuth and tin; andan electronic component electrically connected to the mounting electrode section with the solder interposed between the electronic component and the mounting electrode,whereinthe mounting electrode section has a first electrode layer on a side thereof facing the stretchable wiring and which includes bismuth and tin, and a second electrode layer on a side thereof facing the solder and which includes bismuth and tin, anda concentration of the bismuth in the first electrode layer is lower than a concentration of the bismuth in the second electrode layer.2. The stretchable mounting board according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting electrode section further includes silver and a resin.3. The stretchable mounting board according to claim 2 , wherein the resin includes at least one resin selected from ...

STRETCHABLE SUBSTRATE, STRETCHABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC APPARATUS, AND STRETCHABLE DEVICE

A stretchable photovoltaic apparatus according to the present invention includes: a stretchable substrate including islands protruded from a base such that the islands are separated by a trench, and a notch formed in an edge of each of the islands; a photovoltaic cell mounted on the stretchable substrate; and an interconnector of which at least a portion is positioned inside the notch, the interconnector electrically connecting the neighboring photovoltaic cells in one pair. According to the present invention, a semiconductor device may be configured in the form of a stretchable array. Therefore, the present invention is expected to be applied to various industrial fields such as a solar cell field, a display field, a semiconductor device field, a medical field, a clothing field, a measurement field, and a filming field. 1. A stretchable photovoltaic apparatus comprising:a stretchable substrate including islands protruded from a base such that the islands are separated by a trench, and a notch formed in an edge of each of the islands;a photovoltaic cell mounted on the stretchable substrate; andan interconnector of which at least a portion is positioned inside the notch, the interconnector electrically connecting the neighboring photovoltaic cells in one pair.2. The stretchable photovoltaic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the island has at least any one shape of a triangle claim 1 , a rectangle claim 1 , a polygon claim 1 , a circle claim 1 , and an ellipse.3. The stretchable photovoltaic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the notch has at least any one shape of a triangle claim 1 , a rectangle claim 1 , a polygon claim 1 , a circle claim 1 , and an ellipse.4. The stretchable photovoltaic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the notch is provided to a center of each of the edges of the island.5. The stretchable photovoltaic apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the interconnector is placed inside the notch when the stretchable substrate is deformed and thus the islands in one pair ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FORMING LED LIGHT EMITTERS

A flexible sheet of light-emitting diode (LED) light emitters includes a support substrate having a thermally conductive material. The flexible sheet of LED light emitters also has a ceramic substrate sheet overlying support substrate, and the ceramic substrate sheet including a plurality of LED light emitters. The flexible sheet of LED light emitters also has a flexible circuit sheet overlying the ceramic substrate sheet, and a phosphor sheet overlying the flexible circuit sheet. The phosphor sheet includes a wave-length converting material. The flexible sheet of LED light emitters also has a lens sheet overlying the phosphor sheet. The lens sheet includes a plurality of lenses. 1. A flexible sheet of light-emitting diode (LED) light emitters , comprising:a support substrate including a thermally conductive material;a ceramic substrate sheet overlying support substrate, the ceramic substrate sheet including a plurality of LED light emitters;a flexible circuit sheet overlying the ceramic substrate sheet;a phosphor sheet overlying flexible circuit sheet, the phosphor sheet including a wave-length converting material; anda lens sheet overlying the phosphor sheet, the lens sheet including a plurality of lenses.2. The flexible sheet of LED light emitters of claim 1 , wherein the flexible sheet of LED emitters is also stretchable.3. The flexible sheet of LED light emitters of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of lenses in the lens sheet is aligned to a corresponding one of the plurality of LED light emitters.4. The flexible sheet of LED light emitters of claim 1 , wherein the lens sheet comprises pre-formed notches between adjacent lenses.5. The flexible sheet of LED light emitters of claim 1 , wherein the ceramic substrate comprises pre-formed notches between adjacent emitters.6. The flexible sheet of LED light emitters of claim 1 , wherein the lens sheet comprises separate lenses.7. The flexible sheet of LED light emitters of claim 1 , wherein the ceramic ...

METHODS FOR COVERING AN ELONGATE SUBSTRATE

A cover assembly for covering an elongate substrate includes a holdout device and a resilient, elastically radially expanded sleeve member. The holdout device includes a core having an axially extending slit defined therein and defining a core passage to receive the substrate, and a designated target region. The sleeve member defines an axially extending sleeve passage. The sleeve member is mounted on the core such that the core is disposed in the sleeve passage and the sleeve member exerts a radially compressive recovery force on the core. When the substrate is disposed in the core passage and a radially directed release force is applied to the target region, the core will reduce in circumference and collapse around the substrate under the recovery force of the sleeve member to a collapsed position. 1. A cover assembly for covering an elongate substrate , the cover assembly comprising: a core having an axially extending slit defined therein and defining a core passage to receive the substrate; and', 'a designated target region; and, 'a holdout device includinga resilient, elastically radially expanded sleeve member defining an axially extending sleeve passage, the sleeve member being mounted on the core such that the core is disposed in the sleeve passage and the sleeve member exerts a radially compressive recovery force on the core;wherein, when the substrate is disposed in the core passage and a radially directed release force is applied to the target region, the core will reduce in circumference and collapse around the substrate under the recovery force of the sleeve member to a collapsed position.2. The cover assembly of wherein the release force applied to the target region causes an axially extending first edge of the core to slide beneath an opposing axially extending second edge of the core claim 1 , thereby allowing the core to curl upon itself under the recovery force.3. The cover assembly of wherein the second edge defines an axially extending ledge.4. ...

MOISTURE SENSITIVE SHEET AND MOISTURE SENSITIVE SYSTEM

A moisture sensitive sheet includes a stretchable circuit board having stretchability, a moisture absorbing film provided on a main surface of the stretchable circuit board and exhibiting an electric property changing according to an amount of moisture absorption, and a stretchable electrode provided on the main surface, having stretchability, and configured to measure the electric property of the moisture absorbing film. 1. A moisture sensitive sheet comprising:a stretchable circuit board having stretchability;a moisture absorbing film provided on a main surface of the stretchable circuit board and exhibiting an electric property changing according to an amount of moisture absorption; anda stretchable electrode provided on the main surface, having stretchability, and configured to measure the electric property of the moisture absorbing film.2. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 1 , further comprising:an adhesive layer formed in a partial region of the stretchable circuit board and exhibiting adhesion.3. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 2 , whereinthe adhesive layer is formed such that at least a part of the moisture absorbing film is exposed on the main surface provided with the moisture absorbing film.4. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 3 , whereinthe stretchable circuit board includes a moisture impermeable film exhibiting low moisture permeability.5. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 2 , whereinthe adhesive layer is formed at a surface on a back of the main surface provided with the moisture absorbing film such that the surface on the back of the main surface corresponding to a first region is at least partially exposed, the moisture absorbing film being formed in the first region.6. The moisture sensitive sheet according to claim 5 , whereinthe stretchable electrode includes multiple electrode portions, andthe adhesive layer is formed such that the surface on the back of the main surface corresponding to ...

STRETCHABLE AND FLEXIBLE ELECTRICAL SUBSTRATE INTERCONNECTIONS

A circuit interconnect may be used in biometric data sensing and feedback applications. A circuit interconnect may be used in device device-to-device connections (e.g., Internet of Things (IoT) devices), including applications that require connection between stretchable and rigid substrates. A circuit interconnect may include a multi-pin, snap-fit attachment mechanism, where the attachment mechanism provides an electrical interconnection between a rigid substrate and a flexible or stretchable substrate. The combination of a circuit interconnect and flexible or stretchable substrate provides improved electrical connection reliability, allows for greater stretchability and flexibility of the circuit traces, and allows for more options in connecting a stretchable circuit trace to a rigid PCB. 1. An apparatus comprising:a stretchable substrate;a first plurality of substrate contacts disposed on a first side of the stretchable substrate; anda biometric sensor disposed on the stretchable substrate and electrically connected to at least one of the first plurality of substrate contacts.21. The apparatus of , further including a first plurality of contact traces in electrical contact with the first plurality of substrate contacts.31. The apparatus of , further including a first molded connector portion disposed on the first side of the stretchable substrate , the first molded connector portion including a first plurality of contact pins in electrical contact with the first plurality of substrate contacts.43. The apparatus of , wherein each of the first plurality of contact pins includes a first spring-loaded conductive portion to increase the electrical conductivity between the first plurality of contact pins and the first plurality of substrate contacts.53. The apparatus of , further including a first rigid PCB disposed on and electrically connected to the first molded connector portion.65. The apparatus of , further including a first plurality of electronic components ...

CURVED DISPLAY DEVICE

A curved display device includes a semiconductor chip package including a base film, a plurality of driving chips on the base film, and an input wire unit and an output wire unit connected to the driving chips, a printed circuit board (PCB) connected to the input wire unit of the semiconductor chip package, and a display panel including a display unit and a pad unit connected to the output wire unit of the semiconductor chip package, wherein the display panel, the semiconductor chip package, and the PCB are bendable in a first direction, and the driving chips of the of the semiconductor chip package are separated from each other in the first direction. 1. A curved display device , comprising:a semiconductor chip package including a base film, a plurality of driving chips on the base film, and an input wire unit and an output wire unit connected to the driving chips;a printed circuit board (PCB) connected to the input wire unit of the semiconductor chip package; anda display panel including a display unit and a pad unit connected to the output wire unit of the semiconductor chip package,wherein the display panel, the semiconductor chip package, and the PCB are bendable in a first direction, and the driving chips of the of the semiconductor chip package are separated from each other in the first direction.2. The curved display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein:the input wire unit is simultaneously connected to the plurality of driving chips, anda connection wire for transferring a carry signal is disposed between adjacent driving chips.3. The curved display device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the input wire unit includes a plurality of input wires claim 2 , each of the input wires including main wires and branched wires branched from the main wires and connected to the driving chips.4. The curved display device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the driving chips receive the same data through the input wire unit claim 3 , and input data is stored in a ...

STRETCHABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

Provided are a stretchable electronic device and a method for manufacturing the same. The stretchable electronic device includes lines having lower pads, a chip provided on the lower pads and having first upper pads, which are wider than the lower pads, and an adhesive layer provided outside the lower pads or between the lower pads and bonded to the first upper pads. 1. A stretchable electronic device comprising:lines having lower pads;a chip provided on the lower pads, the chip having first upper pads wider than the lower pads; andan adhesive layer provided outside the lower pads or between the lower pads, the adhesive layer bonded to the first upper pads.2. The stretchable electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising a stretchable substrate in which the lines and the adhesive layer are mounted.3. The stretchable electronic device of claim 2 , further comprising a lower plastic layer provided in the stretchable substrate below the lines and the lower pads.4. The stretchable electronic device of claim 3 , further comprising a first lower fixing layer provided in the stretchable substrate to surround the adhesive layer claim 3 , the lower pads claim 3 , and the upper plastic layer.5. The stretchable electronic device of claim 4 , further comprising a second lower fixing layer configured to surround the first lower fixing layer and provided in the stretchable substrate.6. The stretchable electronic device of claim 5 , wherein each of the first lower fixing layer and the second lower fixing layer comprises PDMS.7. The stretchable electronic device of claim 3 , further comprising a thin film transistor provided in the lower plate layer and connected to the lines.8. The stretchable electronic device of claim 2 , wherein each of the stretchable substrate and the adhesive layer comprises a silicon compound.9. The stretchable electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising an upper fixing layer configured to cover the chip.10. The stretchable electronic device of ...

COILED CORD AND DISPLACEMENT APPARATUS

The present disclosure provides a coiled cord capable of increasing the length of a cable while preventing a winding diameter of the coiled cord in a plane orthogonal to the direction in which the coiled cord is extended and contracted in a natural state from increasing. A first exemplary aspect is a coiled cord around which a cable is wound, the cable being capable of being freely extended and contracted, the coiled cord including: a first layer in which the cable is wound from an inner side of the coiled cord to an outer side thereof in a radial direction, and a second layer in which the cable is wound from the outer side of the coiled cord to the inner side thereof in the radial direction, in which the first and the second layers are continuously connected to each other. 1. A coiled cord around which a cable is wound , the cable being capable of being freely extended and contracted , the coiled cord comprising:a first layer in which the cable is wound from an inner side of the coiled cord to an outer side thereof in a radial direction, and a second layer in which the cable is wound from the outer side of the coiled cord to the inner side thereof in the radial direction, whereinthe first and the second layers are continuously connected to each other.2. The coiled cord according to claim 1 , wherein when a direction in which the coiled cord is extended and contracted is one axial direction claim 1 , a plurality of the cables are stacked and integrated in the direction in which the coiled cord is extended and contracted.3. The coiled cord according to claim 1 , wherein a direction in which the cable of the first layer is wound from the inner side of the coiled cord to the outer side thereof in the radial direction is the same as a direction in which the cable of the second layer is wound from the outer side of the coiled cord to the inner side thereof in the radial direction.4. The coiled cord according to claim 1 , wherein a direction in which the cable of the ...

CONFORMAL ELECTRONICS INCLUDING NESTED SERPENTINE INTERCONNECTS

An example stretchable device is described that includes electrical contacts and an interconnect coupling the electrical contacts. The interconnect has a meander-shaped configuration that includes at least one nested serpentine-shaped feature. The interconnect can be conductive or non-conductive. The meander-shaped configuration can be a serpentine structure, providing a serpentine-in-serpentine configuration. 125-. (canceled)26. A stretchable electrical device , comprising:two electrical contacts; andan electrical interconnect electrically coupling the two electrical contacts;wherein the electrical interconnect has a meander-shaped base configuration comprising a plurality of nested serpentine-shaped features arranged along the electrical interconnect such that each of the plurality of nested serpentine-shaped features is at least partially nested within an adjacent one of the plurality of nested serpentine-shaped features.27. The stretchable electrical device of claim 26 , wherein the electrical interconnect comprises a single length of conductive material and couples only the two electrical contacts.28. The stretchable electrical device of claim 26 , wherein the meander-shaped base configured has a base amplitude and a base wavelength claim 26 , and wherein each of the plurality of nested serpentine-shaped features has (i) a nested amplitude that is different than the base amplitude claim 26 , and (ii) a nested wavelength that is different than the base wavelength.29. The stretchable electrical device of claim 28 , wherein the nested amplitude is greater than the base amplitude and the nested wavelength is greater than the base wavelength.30. The stretchable electrical device of claim 28 , wherein the nested amplitude is less than the base amplitude and the nested wavelength is less than the base wavelength.31. The stretchable electrical device of claim 26 , further comprising at least one device component in communication with at least one of the two electrical ...

STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT BOARD

A stretchable circuit board includes: a stretchable portion that includes a stretchable base haying stretchability and a stretchable wiring formed on a first main surface of the stretchable base and having stretchability; and a non-stretchable portion that includes a base substrate having stretchability lower than that of the stretchable base and a draw-out wiring formed on a main surface of the base substrate in which the main surface of the stretchable portion and the main surface of the base substrate are joined with each other, and the stretchable wiring and the draw-out wiring are electrically connected with each other. In addition, the main surface of the base substrate has a rough surface with projections and depressions. 1. A stretchable circuit board , comprising:a stretchable portion that includes a stretchable base having stretchability and a stretchable wiring formed on a first main surface of the stretchable base and having stretchability; anda non-stretchable portion that includes a base substrate having stretchability lower than that of the stretchable base and a draw-out wiring formed on a first main surface of the base substrate, whereinthe first main surface of the stretchable base and the first main surface of the base substrate are joined with each other,the stretchable wiring and the draw-out wiring are electrically connected with each other, andthe first main surface of the base substrate is a rough surface having a projection and a depression.2. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , whereinthe base substrate includes a film-like film member and an anchor layer provided between the film member and the draw-out wiring, anda first main surface of the anchor layer is the rough surface.3. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , whereina stretchable supporting member having stretchability equivalent to that of the stretchable base and higher than that of the base substrate is provided in an area including a boundary ...

TEXTILE INTEGRATION OF ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS

The present disclosure relates to a method of integrating a interposer device with a textile layer, wherein the interposer device is a stretchable interposer device comprising a stretchable electrically conductive structure with at least one contact pad for establishing at least one electrically conductive path towards the textile layer. The interposer device is arranged to be mechanically attached to a textile layer comprising a plurality of yarns, at least one of which is an electrically conductive yarn. An electrical connection is established between the at least one conductive yarn of the textile layer and the at least one contact pad, which electrical connection is established after the interposer device has been mechanically attached to the textile layer. 1. A method of integrating an interposer device with a textile layer , the method comprising the steps of:providing a textile layer comprising a plurality of yarns, at least one of which is an electrically conductive yarn;providing a stretchable interposer device comprising a stretchable electrically conductive structure with at least one contact pad for establishing at least one electrically conductive path towards an electrically conductive yarn of the textile layer;positioning the interposer device such that at least one of its contact pads is aligned with at least one of the electrically conductive yarns of the textile layer, thereby defining at least one contacting location between the interposer device and the textile layer;mechanically attaching the interposer device to the textile layer; and locally removing, at the at least one contacting location, electrically insulating materials present between the at least one contact pad and the at least one electrically conductive yarn, and', 'providing an electrically conductive material at the at least one contacting location so that an electrically conductive contact is formed between the respective contact pad and the respective electrically conductive yarn ...

Electromechanical Surgical Apparatus Including Wire Routing Clock Spring

An electromechanical surgical system is disclosed including a hand-held surgical instrument, an end effector configured to perform at least one function, and a shaft assembly arranged for selectively interconnecting the end effector and the surgical instrument. The shaft assembly includes a linkage having a proximal housing and a distal housing at least partially received within the proximal housing. The distal housing is rotatable relative to the proximal housing and configured to selectively interconnect the end effector to the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly further includes a wire extending through the linkage having a central portion disposed within an annular groove defined between the proximal and distal housings. The central portion of the wire is annularly wound within the annular groove to define a coil. The coil is configured to at least one of radially expand and contract upon rotation of the distal housing relative to the proximal housing. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical instrument , comprising:a shaft assembly;an end effector extending from the shaft assembly; and a proximal housing having an outer housing and an inner housing, the inner housing configured for reception within the outer housing; and', 'a distal housing being rotatably received within the inner housing, wherein the end effector and the distal housing are configured to rotate together relative to the proximal housing and the shaft assembly., 'a linkage configured for interconnecting the end effector and the shaft assembly, the linkage including22. The surgical instrument according to claim 21 , further comprising a wire extending through the linkage claim 21 , the wire having a central portion disposed within an annular groove defined between the proximal and distal housings claim 21 , the central portion of the wire being annularly wound within the annular groove to define a coil claim 21 , the coil being configured to at least one of radially expand or contract upon rotation of the ...

RIGID-FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

A rigid-flexible printed circuit board includes a first circuit substrate, a third circuit substrate, and an adhesive sheet sandwiched between the first circuit substrate and the third circuit substrate. The first circuit substrate is a rigid circuit substrate. The third circuit substrate is a flexible circuit substrate, and includes an exposed area and two lamination areas. The exposed area is sandwiched between the two lamination areas. The first circuit substrate and the adhesive sheet are only laminated onto the two lamination areas. A dielectric layer of the first circuit substrate is a rigid epoxy glass cloth laminate, and a dielectric layer of the third circuit substrate is a flexible epoxy glass cloth laminate. 1. A method for manufacturing a rigid-flexible printed circuit board , comprising:providing a first circuit substrate, a third circuit substrate, and an adhesive sheet, the first circuit substrate being a rigid circuit substrate, and comprising a first dielectric layer, and a first copper foil layer formed on the first dielectric layer, the third circuit substrate being a flexible circuit substrate, and comprising a third dielectric layer, and a second copper foil layer formed on the third dielectric layer, the first dielectric layer being made of a rigid epoxy glass cloth laminate, the third dielectric layer being made of a flexible epoxy glass cloth laminate, the third circuit substrate comprising an exposed area, and two lamination areas, the exposed area being sandwiched between the two lamination areas;stacking and laminating the first circuit substrate, the adhesive sheet, the third circuit substrate onto each other in a described order, thereby obtaining a multilayer substrate, the first copper foil layer being exposed to the outside from one side of the multilayer substrate, and the second copper foil layer being exposed to the outside from the other side of the multilayer substrate;converting the first copper foil layer and the second copper ...

SHORT INTERCONNECT ASSEMBLY WITH STRIP ELASTOMER

An electrical contact assembly that uses an elastomer strip for each row of individual contacts. Each contact comprises a rigid bottom pin and a flexible top pin with a pair of arms which extend over and slide along sloped surfaces of the bottom contact. The elastomer strip is located between rows of the bottom and top pins. A bottom socket housing is provided with grooves which receive each elastomer strip. A row of top pins is then placed over each elastomer strip, and through ducts in the bottom socket housing. Bottom pins are then snapped into place in between the pair of arms. 1. An electrical contact for use in an integrated circuit (IC) device testing apparatus , comprising:{'b': 40', '42', '44', '42, 'a bottom socket housing () having a plurality of horizontal grooves () running parallel with respect to each other, and a plurality of vertical ducts () spaced along each said groove ();'}{'b': 10', '44', '10, 'a plurality of bottom pins (), each bottom pin adapted to be inserted through each said duct (), said bottom pin () formed of an electrically conductive material;'}{'b': 20', '20', '22', '24', '10', '22', '24', '10', '20, 'a plurality of top pins (), each said top pin () having a first () and a second () arm extending over said bottom pin (), said arms (, ) having an inwards bias such that they maintain contact with said bottom pin (), said top pin () formed of an electrically conductive material; and'}{'b': 30', '30', '42', '30', '10', '20, 'at least one elastomer strip (), said elastomer strip () running parallel to said grooves (), and said elastomer strip () located between said plurality of bottom pins () and plurality of top pins (), such that it provides some resilience between the bottom and top pins.'}22028282224. An electrical contact for use in an integrated circuit testing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said top pin () having a top portion () which contacts with an IC device claim 1 , said top portion () being narrower than said ...

LENGTH- AND WIDTH-DEFORMABLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A length- and width-deformable printed circuit board includes a first conductive circuit layer, an elastic film, and a plurality of conductive via holes. The first conductive circuit layer includes a plurality of first conductive circuits. The plurality of first conductive circuits is embedded in the elastic film. The first conductive circuit layer have a plurality of first honeycomb hole. Each of the plurality of conductive via holes corresponds to one of the first honeycomb holes. 1. A length- and width-deformable printed circuit board comprising:a first conductive circuit layer, the first conductive circuit layer comprising a plurality of first conductive circuits, the first conductive circuits having a plurality of first honeycomb holes;an elastic film; anda plurality of conductive via holes embedded in the elastic film;wherein the plurality of first conductive circuits is embedded in the elastic film, each of the plurality of conductive via holes corresponds to one of the first honeycomb holes.2. The length- and width-deformable printed circuit board of claim 1 , further comprising a second conductive circuit layer claim 1 , wherein the second conductive circuit layer faces away from the first conductive circuit layer claim 1 , the second conductive circuit layer comprises a plurality of second conductive circuits claim 1 , the second conductive circuits form a plurality of second honeycomb holes claim 1 , each of the second honeycomb holes corresponds to each of the first honeycomb holes.3. The length- and width-deformable printed circuit board of claim 2 , wherein each of the conductive via holes is electrically connected to one of the first conductive circuits and one corresponding second conductive circuits.4. The length- and width-deformable printed circuit board of claim 2 , wherein the second conductive circuit layer is embedded in the elastic film.5. The length- and width-deformable printed circuit board of claim 2 , wherein the elastic film comprises ...

FLEXIBLE SUBSTRATE

A flexible substrate includes a plurality of unit wiring structures and an insulation sheet on which the plurality of unit wiring structures are disposed. Each of the plurality of unit wiring structures includes a central section and a plurality of strips disposed at an outer side of the central section. Each of the plurality of strips has a first end and a second end, and is curved along an outer periphery of at least part of the central section, the first end connected to the central section. The plurality of strips in each of the plurality of unit wiring structures curve in a clockwise or a counterclockwise manner with the central section as a center of rotation. The plurality of unit wiring structures include at least four unit wiring structures arranged in a two-dimensional manner. 1. A flexible substrate comprising:a plurality of unit wiring structures and an insulation sheet on which the plurality of unit wiring structures are disposed, whereineach of the plurality of unit wiring structures comprises a central section and a plurality of strips disposed at an outer side of the central section,each of the plurality of strips has a first end and a second end, and is curved along an outer periphery of at least part of the central section, the first end connected to the central section,the plurality of strips in each of the plurality of unit wiring structures curve in a clockwise or a counterclockwise manner with the central section as a center of rotation,the plurality of unit wiring structures include at least four unit wiring structures arranged in a two-dimensional manner,between adjacent unit wiring structures from among the at least four unit wiring structures, the second end of at least one of the plurality of strips of one unit wiring structure and the second end of at least one of the plurality of strips of the other unit wiring structure are mutually connected,the plurality of unit wiring structures, in a plan view, include a gap between the mutually ...

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

A printed circuit board includes a printed wiring board, a semiconductor element, and conductive members. The printed wiring board includes an insulative substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and wiring provided on the second surface of the insulative substrate to face the through-holes. The insulative substrate has flexibility and through-holes passing through the insulative substrate from the first surface to the second surface. The semiconductor element is mounted on the first surface of the insulative substrate of the printed wiring board and has element terminals interposed between the printed wiring board and the semiconductor element. The conductive members filled in the through-holes connect the element terminals and the wiring. 1. A printed circuit board comprising: 'an insulative substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, the insulative substrate having flexibility and through-holes passing through the insulative substrate from the first surface to the second surface; and wiring provided on the second surface of the insulative substrate to face the through-holes;', 'a printed wiring board comprisinga semiconductor element mounted on the first surface of the insulative substrate of the printed wiring board and having element terminals interposed between the printed wiring board and the semiconductor element; andconductive members filled in the through-holes connecting the element terminals and the wiring.2. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the insulative substrate has stretchability.3. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the element terminals and the conductive member are bonded to each other with a conductive bonding member.4. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , whereinthe printed wiring board includes a metal film in a region immediately below each of the element terminals on the first surface of the insulative ...

STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT BOARD

The stretchable circuit board () includes: a stretchable base (); a stretchable wiring portion () formed on the stretchable base (); a reinforcement base () having in-plane rigidity higher than that of the stretchable base (); a draw-out wiring portion () formed on the reinforcement base (), and electrically continuous with the stretchable wiring portion (); and an elastomer layer () formed on the reinforcement base (). The reinforcement base () overlaps with a partial area () of the stretchable base (). An other area () of the stretchable base () is exposed from the reinforcement base (). The stretchable wiring portion () extends on the other area () and over the partial area (). The elastomer layer () and the stretchable base () are layered and joined with each other. 1. A stretchable circuit board , comprising:a stretchable base;a stretchable wiring portion formed on at least one of a first main surface and a second main surface of the stretchable base;a reinforcement base having in-plane rigidity higher than that of the stretchable base;a conductor portion formed on at least one of a first main surface and a second main surface of the reinforcement base, and electrically continuous with the stretchable wiring portion; andan elastomer layer formed on at least one of the first main surface and the second main surface of the reinforcement base, whereinthe reinforcement base overlaps with a partial area of the stretchable base,an other area of the stretchable base is exposed from the reinforcement base,the stretchable wiring portion extends on the other area and over the partial area, andthe elastomer layer and the stretchable base are layered and joined with each other.2. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , whereinthe elastomer layer lies between the conductor portion and the reinforcement base, andthe conductor portion is in contact with one surface of the elastomer layer.3. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 2 , wherein{'sup': '2', ...

STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT AND LAYOUT METHOD FOR STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT

A stretchable circuit is provided in the invention. The stretchable circuit comprises a plurality of segments. Each segment includes a plurality of sub-segments. Each sub-segment includes at least one main line, at least one secondary line, and rib lines, and in each sub-segment, the main lines and the secondary lines are electrically connected to the rib lines. 1. A stretchable circuit , comprising:a plurality of segments,wherein each segment comprises a plurality of sub-segments, andwherein each sub-segment comprises at least one main line, at least one secondary line, and rib lines, and in each sub-segment, the main lines and the secondary lines are electrically connected to the rib lines.2. The stretchable circuit of claim 1 , wherein in each sub-segment claim 1 , the widths of the main lines are greater than claim 1 , equal to claim 1 , or less than the widths of the secondary lines.3. The stretchable circuit of claim 1 , wherein the main lines are configured in an inner ring and the secondary lines are configured in an outer ring claim 1 , or the main lines are configured in the outer ring and the secondary lines are configured in the inner ring.4. The stretchable circuit of claim 1 , wherein the sub-segments are the same size or different sizes.5. The stretchable circuit of claim 1 , wherein the number of main lines in each sub-segment is the same or different.6. The stretchable circuit of claim 1 , wherein the number of secondary lines in each sub-segment is the same or different.7. The stretchable circuit of claim 1 , wherein in each sub-segment claim 1 , the main line comprises a detection point for detecting strain change or stress change in each sub-segment.8. The stretchable circuit of claim 7 , wherein the detection point is configured in a position in front of or behind a knee of the main line or configured in the rib line.9. The stretchable circuit of claim 1 , wherein one of the plurality of segments is electrically connected to another one of the ...

WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRING BOARD

A wiring board includes a substrate including a first surface and a second surface located on an opposite side to the first surface, where the substrate has stretchability, an interconnection wire located adjacent to the first surface of the substrate, and a stress relaxation layer located between the first surface of the substrate and the interconnection wire, where the stress relaxation layer has a modulus of elasticity lower than that of the substrate. 117-. (canceled)18. A wiring board comprising:a substrate including a first surface and a second surface located on an opposite side to the first surface, the substrate having stretchability;an interconnection wire located adjacent to the first surface of the substrate;a stress relaxation layer located between the first surface of the substrate and the interconnection wire, the stress relaxation layer having a modulus of elasticity lower than a modulus of elasticity of the substrate; anda support substrate having a modulus of elasticity higher than the modulus of elasticity of the substrate and supporting the interconnection wire.19. The wiring board according to claim 18 , wherein the modulus of elasticity of the support substrate is higher than or equal to 100 times the modulus of elasticity of the substrate.20. The wiring board according to claim 18 , further comprising an adhesive layer located between the stress relaxation layer and the support substrate and having a modulus of elasticity higher than the modulus of elasticity of the stress relaxation layer.21. The wiring board according to claim 18 , further comprising:a reinforcing member having a modulus of elasticity higher than the modulus of elasticity of the substrate.22. The wiring board according to claim 21 , wherein as viewed in a direction normal to the first surface of the substrate claim 21 , the interconnection wire has an end portion that overlaps the reinforcing member.23. The wiring board according to claim 21 , further comprising:an ...

ELASTIC WIRING BOARD

An elastic wiring board that includes an elastic substrate; a plurality of electrode wirings having elasticity; and an ion-migration resistant layer between at least a first electrode wiring of the plurality of electrode wirings and the elastic substrate. 1. An elastic wiring board , comprising:an elastic substrate;a plurality of electrode wirings having elasticity; andan ion-migration resistant layer between at least a first electrode wiring of the plurality of electrode wirings and the elastic substrate.2. The elastic wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the ion-migration resistant layer is an insulating layer having low moisture absorption having a moisture absorption ratio of 2.0% or less as measured in accordance with ASTM standard D570.3. The elastic wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the ion-migration resistant layer is a moisture repellant layer claim 1 , and a contact angle of the moisture repellent layer to water is 100° or more.4. The elastic wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the elastic substrate includes a urethane resin or an acrylic resin.5. The elastic wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the first electrode wiring include a mixture of conductive particles and an elastomer.6. The elastic wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein external dimensions of the ion-migration resistant layer are larger than external dimensions of the first electrode wiring.7. The elastic wiring board according to claim 6 , wherein an external shape of the ion-migration resistant layer and an external shape of the first electrode wiring are overlapped in a plan view of the elastic wiring board claim 6 , and a shortest distance from an end of the external shape of the first electrode wiring to an end of the external shape of the ion-migration resistant layer is 20 μm or more.8. The elastic wiring board according to claim 7 , wherein the shortest distance from the end of the external shape of the first electrode wiring to the end of the ...

APPARATUS FOR LAYING CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS, METHOD OF LAYING CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS AND TEXTILE PRODUCT COMPRISING CONDUCTIVE PATHWAYS

A conductive tape formed by laying a conductive pathway on a tape layer is disclosed. Various apparatus and methods for laying conductive pathways to form conductive tape are disclosed. The conductive pathways may be laid by varying the lateral position of the conductive pathway on the tape substrate. Such patterns all stretchable conductive tape to be realized. Multiple conductive pathways may be laid in the tape and the lateral separation of the pathways in the tape may vary. In some embodiments the pathways are formed from conductive yarn or by printing or laying conductive ink. 1. An apparatus for laying conductive pathways on a tape to form a conductive tape , the apparatus comprising:a pair of surfaces arranged to apply a bonding pressure;a first conductive pathway laying device configured to lay a first conductive pathway on the tape and configured to vary the lateral position of the first conductive pathway as the tape moves through the pair of surfaces.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a second conductive pathway laying device configured to lay a second conductive pathway on the tape and configured to vary the lateral position of the second conductive pathway as the tape moves through the pair of surfaces claim 1 , wherein the first conductive pathway laying device and/or the second conductive pathway laying device are configured to vary a lateral separation between the first conductive pathway and the second conductive pathway.3. An apparatus according to wherein the first conductive pathway laying device comprises a first yarn position controller arranged to control the lateral position of a first conductive yarn on the tape when the bonding pressure is applied.4. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the second conductive pathway laying device comprises a second yarn position controller arranged to control the lateral position of a second conductive yarn on the tape when the bonding pressure is applied.5. An apparatus ...

CURL CORD ROUTING STRUCTURE

A curl cord for power supply routed between a supporting body and a movable body displaceably mounted relative to the supporting body . The curl cord includes a spiral portion spirally wound and free to expand and contract and is fixed to cord fixing portions respectively provided on the side of the supporting body and the side of the movable body on opposite sides of the spiral portion . Pressure-bonding/holding portions to be pressure-bonded and held in a state where the spiral portion is extended are provided on sides closer to the spiral portion than the respective cord fixing portions and are pressure-bonded and held in a state where the spiral portion is extended. 1. A curl cord routing structure for a curl cord for power supply routed between a supporting body and a movable body displaceably mounted relative to the supporting body , wherein:the curl cord includes a spiral portion spirally wound and free to expand and contract and the curl cord is fixed to cord fixing portions respectively provided on the supporting body side and the movable body side on opposite sides of the spiral portion; andpressure-bonding/holding portions are provided on positions closer to the spiral portion than the respective cord fixing portions and are pressure-bonded and held in a state where the spiral portion is extended.2. The curl cord routing structure of claim 1 , wherein the movable body is mounted for sliding displacement relative to the supporting body claim 1 , whereas a guide shaft extending in a sliding direction of the movable body is provided fixedly on the supporting body and the spiral portion of the curl cord is routed in a state externally fit on the guide shaft.3. The curl cord routing structure of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , at the pressure-bonding/holding portions claim 2 , opposite end parts of the extended spiral portion overlap at least a part of a circumference of the spiral portion when viewed in an axial direction of the guide shaft and the extended ...

Lead Wire

An object of the present invention is to provide a lead wire having a conductor that is hardly pulled out from the lead wire during the peeling process or the like while being formed of carbon fibers. In the present invention, a belt-shaped conductor formed of a plurality of carbon fibers are included in a lead wire having a circular cross section. 1. A lead wire having a circular cross section , comprising:a belt-shaped conductor formed of a plurality of carbon fibers; anda covering material in a tubular shape covering the belt-shaped conductor.2. The lead wire according to claim 1 , wherein a filling rate (%) expressed by Formula (1) below is 60% or more and 95% or less:{'br': None, 'i': S', '/S, 'sub': 2', '1, 'Filling rate(%)=()×100% \u2003\u2003(1)'}where:{'sub': '1', 'sup': '2', 'S(mm) represents an area of a cross section of a hollow interior obtained by cutting the covering material along a plane orthogonal to a lengthwise direction thereof; and'}{'sub': '2', 'sup': '2', 'S(mm) represents an area in which the plurality of carbon fibers are present in the hollow interior.'}3. The lead wire according to claim 1 , whereinthe belt-shaped conductor is twisted, and a pitch of the twist is more than 5 mm and less than 50 mm.4. The lead wire according to claim 2 , whereinthe belt-shaped conductor is twisted, and a pitch of the twist is more than 5 mm and less than 50 mm. This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2017-065172, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates to a lead wire, and more particularly, to a lead wire with a circular cross section that includes a conductor and a tubular covering material covering the conductor.Conventionally, electric wires are widely used for transferring electric energy. Among these wires, a small-sized wire called a lead wire is frequently used in electric and electronic equipment and the like for transferring weak electric power or ...

ELASTIC CIRCUIT BOARD AND PATCH DEVICE IN WHICH SAME IS USED

The present application relates to a circuit board for use in electronic components. Specifically, the present application relates to a stretchable circuit board including a stretchable base material, a stretchable wiring, and a land part that is in contact with the stretchable base material. 1. A stretchable circuit board comprising a stretchable base material , a stretchable wiring , and a land part that is in contact with the stretchable base material.2. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the land part is formed of a patterned metal foil claim 1 , or a printed product of an electroconductive ink containing metal particles.3. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the land part includes in its peripheral edge a connecting part to which the stretchable wiring is connected claim 1 , and a width of the connecting part is narrower than a width of the stretchable wiring.4. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the stretchable base material is formed of a thermosetting resin composition.5. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the stretchable base material is formed of a thermoplastic resin composition having a softening point or a melting point of 140° C. or more.6. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the stretchable wiring has a binder resin and electroconductive particles.7. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , further comprising a second insulating layer laminated on the stretchable base material.8. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , further comprising a second electroconductive layer on a layer position different from a position of the stretchable wiring.9. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 8 , wherein the second electroconductive layer is connected by interlayer connection with the stretchable wiring.10. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , on which an electronic part is mounted.11. ...

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Provided is an electronic circuit. The electronic circuit includes: a substrate including a device region and a wiring region; an electronic device disposed on the device region; and a conductive wire disposed on the wiring region and connected to the electronic device, wherein the substrate has a first side where the electronic device and the conductive wire contact and a second side facing the first side; the first side and the second side of the wiring region have a convex structure; the first side of the device region is flat; and the device region is thicker than the wiring region. 1. An electronic circuit comprising:a substrate including a device region and a wiring region;an electronic device disposed on the device region; anda conductive wire disposed on the wiring region and connected to the electronic device,whereinthe substrate has a first side where the electronic device and the conductive wire contact and a second side facing the first side;the first side and the second side of the wiring region have a convex structure;the first side of the device region is flat; andthe device region is thicker than the wiring region.2. The electronic circuit of claim 1 , wherein an uppermost part of the wiring region has a lower level than an uppermost part of the device region.3. The electronic circuit of claim 1 , wherein the wiring region is more flexible than the device region.4. The electronic circuit of claim 1 , wherein the convex structure is rounded.5. The electronic circuit of claim 1 , wherein the convex structure has a waveform in which waves progress in one direction claim 1 , a waveform in which waves progress in one direction and another direction perpendicular to the one direction claim 1 , a waveform in which waves progress in a zigzag direction claim 1 , or a waveform in which waves progress in an irregular direction.6. The electronic circuit of claim 1 , wherein the conductive wire extends along the convex structure and has a curve of a waveform.7. ...

Stretchable embedded electronic package

An embedded electronic package includes a stretchable body that includes at least one electronic component, wherein each electronic component includes a back side that is exposed from the stretchable body; and a plurality of meandering conductors that are electrically connected to one or more of the electronic components. In some forms, the embedded electronic package includes a stretchable body that includes an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the stretchable body includes at least one electronic component, wherein each electronic component is fully embedded in the stretchable body and the same distance from the upper surface of the stretchable body; and a plurality of meandering conductors that are electrically connected to one or more of the electronic components.

CONVEYOR BELT RIP DETECTION SYSTEM WITH MICROWIRE SENSOR

The present invention relates to conveyor belts having rip detection systems which utilize microcoil sensor wires which offer improved durability as compared to conventional microcoil sensor wires. This higher degree of durability increases service life of the rip detection system and allows for the conveyor belt to be used reliably over an extended time period without the need to replace damaged microcoil sensor wires within the rip detection system of the conveyor belt. The present invention more specifically discloses a conveyor belt comprising (1) an elastomeric body having a load carrying surface and a parallel pulley engaging surface; (2) a reinforcement ply disposed within the elastomeric body; and (3) a rip detection sensor in the form of a microcoil sensor wire which is configured in an endless loop, wherein the microcoil sensor wire is comprised of an elastomeric core having an electrically conductive wire spirally wrapped around the elastomeric core. 1. A conveyor belt comprising (1) an elastomeric body having a load carrying surface and a parallel pulley engaging surface; (2) a reinforcement ply disposed within the elastomeric body; and (3) a rip detection sensor in the form of a microcoil sensor wire which is configured in an endless loop , wherein the microcoil sensor wire is comprised of an elastomeric core having an electrically conductive wire spirally wrapped around the elastomeric core.2. The conveyor belt as specified in wherein the electrically conductive wire of the microcoil sensor wire is not mechanically bound to the elastomeric body of the conveyor belt.3. The conveyor belt as specified in wherein the elastomeric core of the microcoil sensor wire is comprised of an insulating elastic polymer selected from the group consisting of natural rubber claim 1 , polyurethane-polyurea copolymer rubbers claim 1 , synthetic polyisoprene rubber claim 1 , polybutadiene rubber claim 1 , styrene-butadiene rubber claim 1 , nitrile rubber claim 1 , ethylene- ...

STRETCHABLE CONDUCTIVE PATTERN AND STRETCHABLE DEVICE

A stretchable conductive pattern includes a plurality of first closed loop parts spaced apart from each other in a first direction, and at least one first line part extended in the first direction and connecting between adjacent first closed loop parts among the plurality of first closed loop parts. 1. A stretchable conductive pattern , comprising:a plurality of first closed loop parts spaced apart from each other in a first direction; andat least one first line part extended in the first direction and connecting between adjacent first closed loop parts among the plurality of first closed loop parts.2. The stretchable conductive pattern as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first closed loop part has a rhombus shape.3. The stretchable conductive pattern as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first closed loop part has a curved closed loop shape.4. The stretchable conductive pattern as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first line part has a linear shape.5. The stretchable conductive pattern as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first closed loop parts and the first line part are integral with each other.6. The stretchable conductive pattern as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an area of the first closed loop part is larger than that of the first line part.7. The stretchable conductive pattern as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of second closed loop parts spaced apart from each other in a second direction intersecting the first direction; andat least one second line part extended in the second direction and connecting adjacent second closed loop parts among the plurality of second closed loop parts, the at least one second line part intersecting and overlapping the at least one first line part.8. The stretchable conductive pattern as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the plurality of second closed loop parts and the second line part are integral with each other.9. The stretchable conductive pattern as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the second line part ...

STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT SUBSTRATE AND ARTICLE

The present disclosure provides a stretchable circuit substrate comprising: a base material being stretchable; a wiring which is on a first surface side of the base material, and which includes a bellows-like member including a plurality of ridges and recesses arranged in a first direction which is one of in-plane directions in the first surface of the base material; and an adjustment layer which includes the bellows-like member and is on the first surface side of the base material so as to at least overlap, in a plan view, a wiring region in which the wiring is positioned; wherein the adjustment layer has a Young's modulus smaller than a Young's modulus of the wiring. 1. A stretchable circuit substrate comprising:a base material being stretchable;a wiring which is on a first surface side of the base material, and which includes a bellows-like member including a plurality of ridges and recesses arranged in a first direction which is one of in-plane directions in the first surface side of the base material; andan adjustment layer which includes the bellows-like member and is on the first surface side of the base material so as to at least overlap, in a plan view, a wiring region in which the wiring is positioned; wherein:the adjustment layer has a Young's modulus smaller than a Young's modulus of the wiring; andridges and recesses are included at a part where a second surface positioned at an opposite side to the first surface side of the base material overlaps the bellows-like member.2. The stretchable circuit substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the adjustment layer has a Young's modulus larger than a Young's modulus of the base material.3. A stretchable circuit substrate comprising:a base material being stretchable;a wiring which is on a first surface side of the base material, and which includes a bellows-like member including a plurality of ridges and recesses arranged in a first direction which is one of in-plane directions in the first surface side of the ...

SELF-WINDING MODULAR LINEAR UNIT

The present invention relates to a self-winding modular linear unit, which comprises: a center connection portion, a left connection portion horizontally connected to the center connection portion, and a right connection portion horizontally connected to the center connection portion, wherein the left connection portion includes a left extending portion extending downwardly from the left connection portion and forming a left connection space with the center connection space. The right connection portion includes a right extending portion extending upwardly from the right connection portion, and forming a right connection space with the center connection portion. When the left extending portion is embedded into the right connection space or the right extending portion is embedded into the left connection space, the present invention achieves self-winding or self-stacking in a row so as to form a variety of wire organizers. 1. A self-winding modular linear unit , comprising at least:a center connection portion;a left connection portion horizontally disposed at an upper end of the center connection portion; anda right connection portion horizontally disposed at an bottom end of the central connecting portion,wherein the left connection portion includes a left extending portion extending downwardly from the left connection portion, the left extending portion forming a left connection space with the left connection portion and the center connection portion, andthe right connection portion includes a right extending portion which extends upwardly from the right connection portion and is able to be embedded into the left connection space, the right extending portion, the right connection portion, and the center connection portion forming a right connection space so that the left extending portion can be embedded into the right connection space.2. The self-winding modular linear unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the self-winding modular linear unit is a signal line claim ...

COMPOSITE WIRING, CAPACITANCE SENSOR, MULTIPLEXING CABLE, AND WIRING FOR INCORPORATION INTO ELEMENT

A composite wiring includes a plurality of pieces of wiring accommodated and gathered together within an elastic sheath, wherein at least one of the pieces of wiring is elastic wiring including an elastic tube, a conductor wire arranged within the tube, and fixing portions for fixing the conductor wire and the tube at both ends of the tube in the lengthwise direction thereof, the length of the conductor wire between the fixing portions when the tube is in an unextended state being longer than the length of the tube between the fixing portions. 1. A composite wiring comprising a plurality of pieces of wiring accommodated and gathered together within an elastic sheath , wherein at least one of the pieces of wiring is elastic wiring comprising an elastic tube , a conductor wire arranged within the tube , and fixing portions for fixing the conductor wire and the tube at both ends of the tube in the lengthwise direction thereof , the length of the conductor wire between the fixing portions when the tube is in an unextended state being longer than the length of the tube between the fixing portions.2. A capacitance sensor formed from a composite wiring comprising a plurality of pieces of wiring accommodated and gathered together within an elastic sheath , wherein at least one of the pieces of wiring is elastic wiring comprising an elastic tube , a conductor wire arranged within the tube , and fixing portions for fixing the conductor wire and the tube at both ends of the tube in the lengthwise direction thereof , the length of the conductor wire between the fixing portions when the tube is in an unextended state being longer than the length of the tube between the fixing portions , wherein two pieces of elastic wiring are accommodated in the sheath as the wiring.3. A multiplexing cable formed from a composite wiring comprising a plurality of pieces of wiring accommodated and gathered together within an elastic sheath , wherein at least one of the pieces of wiring is elastic ...

HYPERELASTIC BINDER FOR PRINTED, STRETCHABLE ELECTRONICS

Disclosed are compositions, devices, systems and fabrication methods for stretchable composite materials and stretchable electronics devices. In some aspects, an elastic composite material for a stretchable electronics device includes a first material having a particular electrical, mechanical or optical property; and a multi-block copolymer configured to form a hyperelastic binder that creates contact between the first material and the multi-block copolymer, in which the elastic composite material is structured to stretch at least 500% in at least one direction of the material and to exhibit the particular electrical, mechanical or optical property imparted from the first material. In some aspects, the stretchable electronics device includes a stretchable battery, biofuel cell, sensor, supercapacitor or other device able to be mounted to skin, clothing or other surface of a user or object. 1. A stretchable battery , comprising:a stretchable substrate including an elastic and electrically insulative material structured to conform to an outer surface of an object;a current conductor layer attached to the stretchable substrate, wherein the current conductor layer includes a first elastic composite material comprising a first electrical conductor and a multi-block copolymer configured to form a first hyperelastic binder that creates contacts between particles of the first electrical conductor within a network formed by the multi-block copolymer;an anode attached to the current conductor layer and arranged over the stretchable substrate, wherein the anode includes a second elastic composite material comprising a second electrical conductor and the multi-block copolymer configured to form a second hyperelastic binder that creates contacts between particles of the second electrical conductor within a network formed by the multi-block copolymer; anda cathode arranged over the stretchable substrate, wherein the cathode includes a third elastic composite material comprising ...

COVER WINDOW AND DISPLAY DEVICE WITH COVER WINDOW

In a display device, a cover window is capable of increasing transparency of a curved part to improve visibility of a screen and appearance quality of a product. The cover window for the display device includes at least one curved part. In addition, the curved part includes an outer surface formed in an arc having a curvature radius of r1 and an inner surface formed in an arc having a curvature radius of r2, where r1≦r2≦2r1. 1. A cover window for a display device including at least one curved part , wherein said at least one curved part includes an outer surface formed in an arc having a curvature radius of r1 and an inner surface formed in an arc having a curvature radius of r2 , and wherein a condition of r1≦r2≦2r1 is met.2. The cover window for a display device of claim 1 , wherein the cover window is made of a plastic material having a thermal distortion temperature in a range of 90° C. to 150° C.3. The cover window for a display device of claim 2 , wherein the cover window includes any one selected from a group consisting of polycarbonate claim 2 , cyclo olefin polymer claim 2 , and polymethylmethacrylate.4. The cover window for a display device of claim 1 , wherein the cover window has a thickness in a range of 0.4 mm to 1.0 mm.5. The cover window for a display device of claim 1 , wherein the cover window includes a flat part claim 1 , and said at least one curved part comprises a pair of curved parts claim 1 , each curved part being disposed at a respective side of the flat part.6. The cover window for a display device of claim 5 , wherein the curved parts disposed at respective sides of the flat part are formed to have a same curvature and are disposed at a side having a same curvature center.7. The cover window for a display device of claim 1 , wherein said at least one curved part comprises a plurality of curved parts which are continuously formed along one direction of the cover window claim 1 , and two adjacent curved parts of the plurality of curved ...

STRETCHABLE PRINTED ELECTRONIC SHEETS TO ELECTRICALLY CONNECT UNEVEN TWO DIMENSIONAL AND THREE DIMENSIONAL SURFACES

A method and apparatus for forming a conductor on an uneven two-dimensional (2-D) or three-dimensional (3-D) surface is described. An amount of conductive material needed to form a conductor between two points on a surface of an object is determined. The determined amount of conductive material is deposited on a substrate. The substrate with the deposited conductive material is applied to the object to form a conductor between the two points on the surface of the object. The conductive material and substrate may be stretchable. The conductive material may be deposited by an inkjet printer or an embedded 3-D printer. The substrate with the deposited conductive material may be applied to the object by laminating the substrate with the deposited conductive material to the object. 1. A method for forming a conductor on an uneven two-dimensional (2-D) or three-dimensional (3-D) surface , the method comprising:determining an amount of conductive material to form a conductor between two points on a surface of an object;depositing the determined amount of conductive material on a substrate; andapplying the substrate with the deposited conductive material to the object to form a conductor between the two points on the surface of the object.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material is a stretchable conductive material.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a stretchable substrate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material is deposited on the substrate by an inkjet printer that prints conductive material onto the surface of the substrate.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material is deposited on the substrate by an embedded three-dimensional (3-D) printer that deposits conductive material into a reservoir within the substrate.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the conductive material is deposited in a horseshoe pattern on the substrate.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the substrate with the deposited conductive ...

SUBSTRATES COMPRISING A NETWORK COMPRISING CORE SHELL LIQUID METAL ENCAPSULATES COMPRISING MULTI-FUNCTIONAL LIGANDS

The present invention relates to substrates comprising a network comprising core shell liquid metal encapsulates comprising multi-functional ligands and processes of making and using such substrates. The core shell liquid metal particles are linked via ligands to form such network. Such networks volumetric conductivity increases under strain which maintains a substrate's resistance under strain. The constant resistance results in consistent thermal heating via resistive heating. Thus allowing a substrate that comprises such network to serve as an effective heat provider. 2. The substrate according to wherein for said encapsulate:a) said liquid metal core comprises a liquid metal alloy is selected from the group consisting of Ga/In, Ga/In/Sn, Ga/In/Sn/Sb, In/Sn/Bi, Bi/Pb/Sn, Bi/Pb/Sn/Cd, Bi/Pb/Sn/Cd/In and mixtures thereof;b) said shell comprises a metal oxide comprising a cation derived from a metal selected from the group consisting of Ga, Sn, Sb, Cd, Bi, In and mixtures thereof; andc) said one or more multi-functional ligands comprises a head group that comprises a material selected from the group consisting of phosphonic acids, trialkoxysilanes, or mixtures thereof3. The substrate according to claim 1 , wherein said encapsulate has a shell thickness of from about 0.5 nanometers to about 5 nanometers.4. The substrate according to wherein said encapsulate has a principal dimension of from about 5 nanometers to about 5 millimeters.5. The substrate according to wherein said linkage has the formula:{'br': None, '*—X—R—X—*'}a) each * represents the chemical attachment point to a core shell liquid metal encapsulate;b) each X represents a molecular segment selected from the group of chemical structures comprising C—S, C—N, C—P—O, C—Si—O, O—Si—O, C—O;c) R represents a molecular segment independently selected from the group of chemical structures comprising C—C, C═C, C—S—C, N—N—N, C—N, O—C—N, C—O—C, Si—O—Si.6. The substrate according to claim 1 , said core shell liquid ...

ARCHITECTED LIQUID METAL NETWORKS AND PROCESSES OF MAKING AND USING SAME

The present invention relates to architected liquid metal networks and processes of making and using same. The predetermined template design technology of such architected liquid metal networks provides the desired spatial control of electrical, electromagnetic, and thermal properties as a function of strain. Thus, resulting in improved overall performance including process ability. 1. An article comprising a substrate having an average particle attachment strength of from about 2.8 micro-newtons to about 1 newton and a strain at failure of from about 5% to about 10 ,000%; and a plurality of encapsulates comprising a liquid metal core having an external surface , a metal oxide shell that encapsulates said liquid metal core , said shell having an external shell surface; and optionally one or more ligands and/or multi-functional ligands covalently bound to said shell's external surface and/or coordinatively bound to said liquid metal core's external surface:a) said liquid metal core comprising a liquid metal selected from the group consisting of Hg, Pb, Sn, Sb, Cd, Bi, Ga, In, Al, Zn, Ag, Au, Tl and mixtures thereof;b) said shell comprising a metal oxide comprising a cation derived from a metal selected from the group consisting of Ga, In, Sn, Pb, Sb, Cd, Al, Zn, Tl, Bi, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, Te, Gd, Hf, Pr, Nd, Pt, Sm, Eu, Dy, Ho, Er, Yb, Pu and mixtures thereof; andc) said one or more ligands comprising a head group that comprises a material selected from the group consisting of thiols, amines, phosphonic acids, alkoxysilanes, halosilanes, carboxylic acids, nitriles, and mixtures thereof;d) said one or more multi-functional ligands comprising a head group that comprises a material selected from the group consisting of thiols, amines, phosphonic acids, alkoxysilanes, halosilanes, carboxylic acids, nitriles, and mixtures thereof.2. The article according to wherein said encapsulates' are chemically bound via a linkage comprising a residue of said ...

DISPLAY SUBSTRATE, DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY SUBSTRATE

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display substrate, a display device, and a method for manufacturing a display substrate. The display substrate includes: a plurality of bearing parts for supporting display assemblies; and a connecting beam located between two bearing parts and connected to the two bearing parts. The connecting beam includes at least one stretchable portion with a hollow portion provided inside the stretchable portion, so that the stretchable portion is deformable in a first direction and a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. 1. A display substrate , comprising:a plurality of bearing parts for supporting display assemblies; anda connecting beam located between two bearing parts and connected to the two bearing parts,wherein the connecting beam comprises at least one stretchable portion with a hollow portion provided inside the stretchable portion, so that the stretchable portion is deformable in a first direction and a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.2. The display substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the stretchable portion has a substantially parallelogram shape in a cross section parallel to the display substrate.3. The display substrate according to claim 2 , wherein the stretchable portion has a substantially rhombus shape in the cross section parallel to the display substrate claim 2 , and two diagonal lines of the rhombus are parallel to the first direction and the second direction claim 2 , respectively.4. The display substrate according to claim 3 , wherein the rhombus shape formed by the stretchable portion has a first diagonal line and a second diagonal line claim 3 , the first diagonal line is parallel to the first direction claim 3 , and the second diagonal line is parallel to the second direction; the rhombus shape formed by the stretchable portion has a first included angle and a second included angle claim 3 , and the ...

SELECTIVE AND CONTROLLABLE SHAPE-MEMORY CABLE

The present invention relates to a vehicle charging cable having a selective and controllable shape-memory. Selective shape memory cables of the present disclosure can advantageously adopt a different shape and/or forget a passively inherent thermoset shape, for example a spiral. Such selective shape memory cables have particular application for charging EVs and plug-in HEVs and may comprise a body; one or more primary wires accommodated by the body; a first means for biasing a region of the body (such as a thermosetting bias); and a second means for biasing all or part of said region of the body. The second means being responsive to an external stimulus, such as an electric current so that the second biasing means can be actively operated. 138-. (canceled)39. A vehicle charging cable arranged to adopt a slack state during vehicle charging , comprising:(i) a body;(ii) one or more wires accommodated by the body;(iii) a first biaser for biasing a region of the body; and(iv) a second biaser for biasing all or part of said region of the body, said second biaser being responsive to an external stimulus, wherein said second biaser is for biasing said region to counteract the biasing of said first biaser such that the vehicle charging cable adopts a slack state.40. A vehicle charging cable according to claim 39 , wherein the first biaser comprises a thermoplastic elastomer.41. A vehicle charging cable according to claim 39 , wherein the second biaser comprises a shape-memory alloy.42. A vehicle charging cable according to claim 41 , wherein the shape-memory alloy is configured to bias all or part of said region of the body in dependence on electrical current flow through the shape-memory alloy.43. A vehicle charging cable according to claim 41 , wherein the shape-memory alloy is electrically isolated from one or more charging wires of the vehicle charging cable.44. A vehicle charging cable according to claim 41 , comprising one or more temperature sensors configured to ...

PATTERNED OVERCOAT LAYER

A composite article includes a conductive layer on at least a portion of a flexible substrate, wherein the conductive layer has a conductive surface. A patterned layer of a low surface energy material is on a first region of the conductive surface. An overcoat layer free of conductive particulates is on a first portion of a second region of the conductive surface unoccupied by the patterned layer. A via is in a second portion of the second region of the conductive surface between an edge of the patterned layer of the low surface energy material and the overcoat layer. A conductive material is in the via to provide an electrical connection to the conductive surface. 1. A composite article , comprising:a conductive layer on at least a portion of a flexible substrate, wherein the conductive layer comprises a conductive surface;a patterned layer on a first region of the conductive surface, wherein the patterned layer comprises a low surface energy material;an overcoat layer on a first portion of a second region of the conductive surface unoccupied by the patterned layer, wherein the overcoat layer is free of conductive particulates;a via in a second portion of the second region of the conductive surface between an edge of the patterned layer of the low surface energy material and the overcoat layer; anda conductive material in the via, wherein the conductive material provides an electrical connection to the conductive surface.2. The composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the via is uncovered by the overcoat layer.3. The composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the via is covered by the overcoat layer claim 1 , and wherein the overcoat layer in the via has a thickness of no more than about 250 nm.4. (canceled)5. The composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is an optical element.6. The composite article according to claim 1 , wherein the conductive material is selected from conductive adhesives claim 1 , conductive pastes claim 1 , ...

METHOD OF FABRICATING STRAIN-PRESSURE COMPLEX SENSOR AND SENSOR FABRICATED THEREBY

Provided is a method for fabricating a strain-pressure complex sensor and a sensor fabricated thereby. This method includes coating a fabric with a graphene oxide; reducing the graphene oxide coated with the fabric to form a graphene; disposing carbon nanotubes on the fabric coated with the graphene; and connecting an electrode to the fabric. 1. A method for fabricating a strain-pressure complex sensor , comprising:coating a fabric with a graphene oxide;reducing the graphene oxide coated on the fabric to form a graphene;disposing carbon nanotubes on the fabric coated with the graphene; andconnecting an electrode to the fabric.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coating of the fabric with the graphene oxide comprises:immersing the fabric in a first solution containing the graphene oxide; anddrying the fabric.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first solution comprises water.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reducing of the graphene oxide coated on the fabric comprises exposing the fabric coated with the graphene oxide to vapor of a reducing agent.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the reducing agent is hydrazine.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the exposing of the fabric coated with the graphene oxide to the vapor of the reducing agent is performed in a sealed chamber at a temperature of 70-80° C.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the disposing of the carbon nanotubes on the fabric coated with the graphene comprises;immersing the fabric coated with the graphene in a second solution containing carbon nanotubes; anddrying the fabric.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the second solution comprises at least one of dimethylformamide (DMF) and dichlorobenzene (DCB).9. The method of claim 7 , wherein in the second solution claim 7 , the carbon nanotubes are contained in an amount of 0.01-0.04 wt %.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fabric is cotton or wool.11. The method of claim 1 , after the connecting of the electrode to the fabric claim 1 , further ...

STRETCHABLE MEMBER WITH METAL FOIL

Disclosed is a stretchable member with a metal foil including a stretchable resin base material, and a conductive metal foil provided on the stretchable resin base material. A surface of the metal foil on the stretchable resin base material side is a roughened surface having surface roughness Ra of 0.1 μm to 3 μm. 1. A stretchable member with a metal foil , comprising:a stretchable resin base material; anda conductive metal foil provided on the stretchable resin base material,wherein a surface of the metal foil on the stretchable resin base material side is a roughened surface having surface roughness Ra of 0.1 μm to 3 μm.2. The stretchable member with a metal foil according to claim 1 ,wherein a recovery rate after the stretchable resin base material is subjected to tensile deformation up to strain of 20% is greater than or equal to 80%.3. The stretchable member with a metal foil according to claim 1 ,wherein the metal foil is a copper foil.4. The stretchable member with a metal foil according to claim 1 ,wherein the stretchable resin base material contains (A) a rubber component, andthe rubber component includes at least one kind selected from the group consisting of acrylic rubber, isoprene rubber, butyl rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, butadiene rubber, acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, silicone rubber, urethane rubber, chloroprene rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, fluorine rubber, sulfurized rubber, epichlorohydrin rubber, and chlorinated butyl rubber.5. The stretchable member with a metal foil according to claim 4 ,wherein a content of the rubber component is 30 mass % to 100 mass % with respect to a mass of the stretchable resin base material.6. The stretchable member with a metal foil according to claim 4 ,wherein the stretchable resin base material further contains a cross-linking polymer of (B) a cross-linking component.7. The stretchable member with a metal foil according to claim 6 ,wherein the cross-linking component is a compound having a reactive ...

GUIDE END OF CABLE GUIDE, CABLE GUIDE, AND WIRE HARNESS

Provided is a guide end of a cable guide, a cable guide, and a wire harness that can facilitate a wire harness assembling operation. A guide end is disposed at an end of a cable guide, and is rotatably held by a bracket fixed to a fixing target, the cable guide being bendable into a predetermined shape. The guide end includes a first divided part and a second divided part that are configured to divide, in a circumferential direction, an electric wire insertion hole via which electric wires passed through the inside of the cable guide are drawn to the outside, and the electric wire insertion hole is closed entirely in a circumferential direction in a state in which the first divided part and the second divided part are combined, and the electric wire insertion hole is open when the first divided part and the second divided part are not combined. 1. A guide end of a cable guide that is disposed at an end of the cable guide , and is rotatably held by a bracket fixed to a fixing target , the cable guide being bendable into a predetermined shape , the guide end comprising:a first divided part and a second divided part that are configured to divide, in a circumferential direction, an electric wire insertion hole via which electric wires passed through the inside of the cable guide are drawn to the outside,the electric wire insertion hole being closed entirely in a circumferential direction in a condition in which the first divided part and the second divided part are combined, and the electric wire insertion hole being open in a condition in which the first divided part and the second divided part are separated,the guide end further comprising a tubular portion that is configured to surround the electric wires, and is open in a longitudinal direction of the cable guide, the tubular portion including an upper wall arranged on an upper side and a lower wall arranged on a lower side,the first divided part including the upper wall, and the second divided part including the ...

STRETCHABLE WIRE TAPE FOR TEXTILE, WEARABLE DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TEXTILE HAVING WIRES

Provided are a stretchable wire tape for a textile that can maintain high levels in all of stretchability, electrical conductivity, durability, an insulating property, and design and can also have a reduced production cost, wearable devices, and a method for producing textiles having wires. The stretchable wire tape for the textile includes a stretchable electrically conductive wire, and stretchable insulating films each including a first face and a second face opposite to the first face, the stretchable insulating films being bonded to opposite sides of the stretchable electrically conductive wire on their first faces. Since the stretchable insulating films are bonded to the opposite sides of the stretchable electrically conductive wire via bonding layers, durability and an insulating property can be secured while stretchability and electrical conductivity of the electrically conductive wire can be maintained, and design can also be improved. 1. A stretchable wire tape for a textile , comprising:a stretchable electrically conductive wire; andstretchable insulating films each including a first face and a second face opposite to the first face, the stretchable insulating films being bonded to opposite sides of the stretchable electrically conductive wire on their first faces via bonding layers.2. The stretchable wire tape for the textile according to claim 1 , further comprising a hot-melt bonding layer formed on the second face of each stretchable insulating film.3. The stretchable wire tape for the textile according to claim 1 , wherein the stretchable electrically conductive wire includes a stretchable core and at least one electrically conductive wire wound around the stretchable core.4. The stretchable wire tape for the textile according to claim 1 , wherein the stretchable electrically conductive wire includes a stretchable insulating substrate and an electrically conductive wire formed to penetrate through the insulating substrate beyond upper and lower faces ...

STRETCHABLE WIRE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Provided is a stretchable wire including: a stretchable solid-phase conductive structure; a stretchable insulation layer which surrounds the solid-phase conductive structure; and a liquid-phase conductive material layer disposed between the solid-phase conductive structure and the stretchable insulation layer, and in contact with the solid-phase conductive structure, and a method of fabricating the same. 1. A stretchable wire comprising:a stretchable solid-phase conductive structure;a stretchable insulation layer which surrounds the solid-phase conductive structure; anda liquid-phase conductive material layer disposed between the solid-phase conductive structure and the stretchable insulation layer, and in contact with the solid-phase conductive structure.2. The stretchable wire of claim 1 , wherein the liquid-phase conductive material layer comprises a liquid-phase metal layer or a liquid polymeric material layer.3. The stretchable wire of claim 2 , wherein the liquid-phase metal layer comprises an alloy containing gallium (Ga) and Indium (In).4. The stretchable wire of claim 1 , wherein the solid-phase conductive structure has a zigzag shape or a spring shape.5. The stretchable wire of claim 1 , wherein the stretchable insulation layer comprises:a first stretchable insulation layer disposed on one surface of the solid-phase conductive structure; anda second stretchable insulation layer disposed on another surface of the solid-phase conductive structure.6. The stretchable wire of claim 1 , wherein the stretchable insulation layer comprises an elastomer.7. The stretchable wire of claim 6 , wherein the elastomer comprises Poly-Dimethylsiloxane (PDMS) or polyurethane.8. The stretchable wire of claim 1 , wherein the solid-phase conductive structure comprises a solid-phase metal or a solid-phase polymeric material.9. A method of fabricating a stretchable wire claim 1 , the method comprising:forming a liquid-phase conductive material layer by applying a liquid-phase ...

ELASTIC CONDUCTOR

An elastic conductor includes a stretchable base, and conductors each having a longitudinal shape, being arranged on a surface of the stretchable base, and having a lower specific resistance and a higher modulus of elasticity than the stretchable base. In the first state, the conductors are spaced apart from each other in the second direction perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and are continuous in a section extending in the first direction as seen in the second direction from one end of the section to the other end of the section, in which a distance between the conductors adjacent to each other in the second direction in the second state is shorter than a distance between the conductors adjacent to each other in the second direction in the first state.

WATER RESISTANT STRUCTURE FOR FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT CABLE

A water resistant structure for a flexible circuit cable is disclosed. The flexible circuit cable has a first surface, a second surface, a first end, a second end, and an extension section connecting between the first end and the second end. The extension section of the flexible circuit cable extends in an extension direction and defines a water resistant section. The water resistant section has a predetermined water resistant section length. The water resistant section of the flexible circuit cable includes at least one pad member and a water resistant material formed thereon. The water resistant material and the pad member provide the flexible circuit cable with an effect of water resistance. 1. A water resistant structure for a flexible circuit cable having a first surface , a second surface , a first end , a second end and an extension section connecting between the first end and the second end , the extension section of the flexible circuit cable extends in an extension direction and defining a water resistant section , the water resistant section having a predetermined water resistant section length , comprising:at least one pad member mounted on the water resistant section of the extension section of the flexible circuit cable; anda water resistant material enveloping the pad member and the water resistant section of the flexible circuit cable.2. The water resistant structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pad member comprises at least one indentation formed thereon and not extending through the pad member.3. The water resistant structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pad member comprises at least one through hole formed therein and extending through the pad member.4. The water resistant structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pad member comprises a roughened surface structure formed thereon.5. The water resistant structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pad member has a surface on which a surface treatment agent is coated.6. The water ...

STRETCHABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

A stretchable electronic device includes a flexible substrate, a conductive fiber pattern formed on the flexible substrate, the conductive fiber pattern having a repetitive circular structure, and a graphene material attached to the conductive fiber pattern. 1. A stretchable electronic device comprising:a flexible substrate;a conductive fiber pattern formed on the flexible substrate, the conductive fiber pattern having a repetitive circular structure; anda graphene material attached to the conductive fiber pattern.2. The stretchable electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising an electrode pattern formed on the flexible substrate claim 1 , the electrode pattern being electrically connected to the conductive fiber pattern.3. The stretchable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the stretchable electronic device is a biochemical sensor.4. The stretchable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the conductive fiber pattern includes a polymer material and a metallic material.5. The stretchable electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the metallic material is any one selected from the group consisting of silver (Ag) claim 4 , copper (Cu) claim 4 , gold (Au) claim 4 , platinum (Pt) claim 4 , molybdenum (Mo) claim 4 , tungsten (W) claim 4 , nickel (Ni) claim 4 , and chromium (Cr).6. The stretchable electronic device of claim 4 , wherein the polymer material is any one selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) claim 4 , polyurethane (PU) claim 4 , polyimide (PI) claim 4 , polyethylene oxide (PEO) claim 4 , polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) claim 4 , polystyrene (PS) claim 4 , and polyacrylonitrile (PAN).7. A method of fabricating a stretchable electronic device claim 4 , the method comprising:preparing a mixed solution in which a polymer material and a metallic material are dispersed;electrically spinning the mixed solution, thereby forming a conductive fiber pattern having a repetitive circular structure;annealing the conductive fiber pattern; anddipping ...

STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT BOARD AND STRETCHABLE CIRCUIT BOARD MANUFACTURING METHOD

Provided is a stretchable circuit board including: a stretchable base material having stretchability and including a stretchable wiring line on one main surface; an electrode formed on at least the main surface of the stretchable base material and connected to the stretchable wiring line; an adhesive layer directly or indirectly bonded to the main surface on which the electrode is formed and formed in a region of the main surface other than an electrode region including the electrode; and an adhesive layer separator detachably bonded to the adhesive layer and having an opening formed at a position corresponding to at least part of the electrode region. 1. A stretchable circuit board comprising:a stretchable base material having stretchability and including a stretchable wiring line on one main surface;an electrode formed on at least the main surface of the stretchable base material and connected to the stretchable wiring line;an adhesive layer directly or indirectly bonded to the main surface on which the electrode is formed and formed in a region of the main surface other than an electrode region including the electrode; andan adhesive layer separator detachably bonded to the adhesive layer and having an opening formed at a position corresponding to at least part of the electrode region.2. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , whereinat least part of the electrode region is exposed through the opening of the adhesive layer separator.3. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , whereinthe stretchable base material has a cover member formed between the main surface of the stretchable base material and the adhesive layer.4. The stretchable circuit board according to claim 1 , further comprising:a stretchable base material separator directly or indirectly bonded to a back surface of the main surface of the stretchable base material,wherein adhesive force between the adhesive layer separator and the adhesive layer is smaller than adhesive force ...

Stretchable and Foldable Electronic Devices

Disclosed herein are stretchable, foldable and optionally printable, processes for making devices and devices such as semiconductors, electronic circuits and components thereof that are capable of providing good performance when stretched, compressed, flexed or otherwise deformed. Strain isolation layers provide good strain isolation to functional device layers. Multilayer devices are constructed to position a neutral mechanical surface coincident or proximate to a functional layer having a material that is susceptible to strain-induced failure. Neutral mechanical surfaces are positioned by one or more layers having a property that is spatially inhomogeneous, such as by patterning any of the layers of the multilayer device. 1. A method of making a stretchable and foldable electronic device , said method comprising:coating a receiving substrate having a first Young's modulus with an isolation layer having a second Young's modulus, said isolation layer having a receiving surface, wherein said second Young's modulus is less than said first Young's modulus;providing a printable electronic device on a support substrate;transferring said printable electronic device from said support substrate to said isolation layer receiving surface;wherein said isolation layer isolates at least a portion of said transferred electronic device from an applied strain.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said receiving substrate comprises a material selected from the group consisting of a polymer claim 1 , an elastomer claim 1 , a ceramic a metal claim 1 , glass claim 1 , a semiconductor claim 1 , an inorganic polymer claim 1 , and an organic polymer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said receiving substrate comprises a material selected from the group consisting of fabric claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , latex claim 1 , spandex claim 1 , leather and paper.4. The method of wherein said isolation layer provides at least a 20% or greater strain isolation compared to a device without said strain ...

TELESCOPIC STRUT

A telescopic strut for electrically connecting a fixed structure of an aircraft to a movable structure mounted to the fixed structure, wherein the strut is adapted to be mechanically connected to the fixed structure by its one end and to be mechanically connected to the movable structure by its opposite end, the strut comprising a plurality of telescopic elements and containing a helically coiled electrical cable, wherein the cable is adapted to move between retracted and extended positions with the telescoping of the strut. Also, a method of operating an aircraft having a movable structure mounted to a fixed structure, and one or more of the telescopic struts mechanically and electrically connected between the fixed and movable structures. 1. A telescopic strut for electrically connecting a fixed structure of an aircraft to a movable structure mounted to the fixed structure , wherein the strut is adapted to be mechanically connected to the fixed structure by its one end and to be mechanically connected to the movable structure by its opposite end , the strut comprising a plurality of telescopic elements and containing a helically coiled electrical cable , wherein the cable is adapted to move between retracted and extended positions with the telescoping of the strut.2. A telescopic strut according to claim 1 , wherein the cable is pre-sprung so as to be biased to its retracted position.3. A telescopic strut according to claim 1 , further comprising a dielectric material between the strut and the cable.4. A telescopic strut according to claim 3 , wherein the dielectric material includes a flexible liner inside the strut.5. A telescopic strut according to claim 4 , wherein the liner is corrugated.6. A telescopic strut according to claim 4 , wherein the cable is embedded in the liner.7. A telescopic strut according to claim 3 , wherein the dielectric material includes one or more grommets around the cable.8. A telescopic strut according to claim 1 , wherein the cable ...

DEVICE INCLUDING STRETCHABLE DISPLAY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE DEVICE

A device including a stretchable display and a method of controlling the device are disclosed. In one aspect, the device includes a stretchable display including a display unit formed on a front side of the stretchable display and configured to display images in a display area. The device also includes a support attached to a rear surface of the stretchable display and including a battery and a controller. The device further includes a sensor formed on the support. The support further includes a folding portion along which the support and stretchable display are configured to be folded and a bending portion along which the support and stretchable display are configured to be bent. The sensor is formed at a position corresponding to the folding portion or the bending portion and the sensor is configured to sense when the device is bent or folded. 1. A display device , comprising:a stretchable display including a display unit formed on a front side of the stretchable display and configured to display images in a display area;a support attached to a rear surface of the stretchable display and comprising a battery and a controller; anda sensor formed on the support, a folding portion along which the support and stretchable display are configured to be folded; and', 'a bending portion along which the support and stretchable display are configured to be bent,, 'wherein the support further compriseswherein the sensor is formed at a position corresponding to the folding portion or the bending portion, andwherein the sensor is configured to sense when the device is bent or folded.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the support further comprises a pair of coupling portions at opposing ends of the support.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of the coupling portions comprises a magnetic unit and wherein the coupling portions are configured to fix the opposing ends of the support together.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of the coupling portions comprises a physical ...

METHOD OF EMBEDDING A PRE-ASSEMBLED UNIT INCLUDING A DEVICE INTO A FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT AND CORRESPONDING ASSEMBLY

A flexible printed circuit assembly, having a first flexible printed circuit having a first conductive layer and a device that is connected the first conductive layer; and a second flexible printed circuit having a second conductive layer, an insulating center layer, and a third conductive layer, the insulating center layer arranged in-between the second and the third conductive layers, the second conductive layer and the insulating center layer being removed to form an opening to expose an upper surface of the third conductive layer, wherein the first flexible printed circuit is arranged such that the device is accommodated inside the opening, a lower surface of the device being in thermal connection with the third conductive layer, and the first conductive layer is arranged to be in electrical connection with the second conductive layer. 1. A method of embedding an electronic device into a flexible pre-assembled printed circuit board , comprising the steps of:providing a flexible printed circuit having a first conductive layer, an insulating center layer, and a second conductive layer, the insulating center layer arranged in-between the first and the second conductive layers, the first conductive layer and the insulating center layer being removed at a predefined location to form an opening to expose an upper surface of the second conductive layer;providing a pre-assembled electronic device including an electronic circuit and conductive connections that are connected to the electronic circuit;providing a thermally conducting adhesive on the upper surface of the second conductive layer;providing a conductive material on an upper surface of the first conductive layer;placing the pre-assembled electronic device into the opening to attach a first surface of the electronic device facing the second conductive layer to the second conductive layer via the thermally conductive adhesive and to bond the conductive connections to the first conductive layer; andfilling the ...

GRADIENT ENCAPSULANT PROTECTION OF DEVICES IN STRETCHABLE ELECTRONICS

In accordance with disclosed embodiments, there are provided methods, systems, and apparatuses for gradient encapsulant protection of devices in stretchable electronic. For instance, in accordance with one embodiment, there is an apparatus with an electrical device on a stretchable substrate; one or more stretchable electrical interconnects coupled with the electrical device; one or more electrical components electrically coupled with the electrical device via the one or more stretchable electrical interconnects; and a gradient encapsulating material layered over and fully surrounding the electrical device and at least a portion of the one or more stretchable electrical interconnects coupled thereto, in which the gradient encapsulating material has an elastic modulus greater than the stretchable substrate and in which the elastic modulus of the gradient encapsulating material is less than the electrical device. Other related embodiments are disclosed. 1. An apparatus comprising:an electrical device on a stretchable substrate;one or more stretchable electrical interconnects coupled with the electrical device;one or more electrical components electrically coupled with the electrical device via the one or more stretchable electrical interconnects; anda gradient encapsulating material layered over and fully surrounding the electrical device and at least a portion of the one or more stretchable electrical interconnects coupled thereto, wherein the gradient encapsulating material has an elastic modulus greater than the stretchable substrate and wherein the elastic modulus of the gradient encapsulating material is less than the electrical device.2. The apparatus of :wherein the gradient encapsulating material layered over and fully surrounding the electrical device is a mix of an elastomer with high modulus filler particles to form a gradient elastomer layered over and fully surrounding the electrical device; andwherein the gradient elastomer is fabricated with a gradation ...

STRESS-TOLERANT INTERCONNECTIONS FOR CONNECTIVITY IN WEARABLE ELECTRONICS PLATFORMS

Embodiments relate generally to wearable electrical and electronic hardware, computer software, wired and wireless network communications, and to wearable/mobile computing devices configured to facilitate communication among electronic devices, including mobile phones and media devices that present audio and/or video content. More specifically, disclosed are wearable systems, platforms and methods for providing stress-tolerant interconnections to enhance signal connectivity reliability in a wearable device. In various embodiments, a wearable electronics platform can include circuit substrates and interconnect portions disposed coextensive with a longitudinal surface between the circuit substrates. An interconnection portion can include conductors having one or more stress-relief features, and an elastic material encapsulating the conductors. In some examples, the longitudinal surface including the interconnects and the circuit substrates can be configured to substantially encircle an axis. The axis can coincide with a body part or an appendage, such as a wrist. 1. A wearable electronics platform comprising:a plurality of circuit substrates configured to accept a number of electronic devices, the plurality of circuit substrates distributed coextensive with a longitudinal surface having a first end and a second end; and [ 'one or more stress-relief features; and', 'a plurality of conductors extending between a first circuit substrate and a second circuit substrate in a subset of the plurality of circuit substrates, each conductor of the plurality of conductors including, 'an elastic material encapsulating the plurality of conductors,, 'a plurality of interconnect portions disposed coextensive with the longitudinal surface between subsets of the plurality of circuit substrates, each of the interconnect portions comprisingwherein the longitudinal surface including the plurality of interconnects and the plurality of circuit substrates is configured to substantially ...

STRETCHABLE WIRING BOARD

A stretchable wiring board that includes a stretchable substrate having a first main surface with a first region, a second region adjacent the first region, and a third region adjacent the second region; a first stretchable wiring line on the first main surface and extending over the first region; an insulating layer extending over the first region and the second region; and a second stretchable wiring line extending over the first region, the second region, and the third region. At a position in the first region where the total thickness of the first stretchable wiring line, the insulating layer, and the second stretchable wiring line is the largest, the thicknesses of the first stretchable wiring line, the insulating layer, and the second stretchable wiring line satisfy a predetermined relationship with the thickness of the second stretchable wiring line at a boundary between the second region and the third region. 1. A stretchable wiring board comprising:a stretchable substrate having a first main surface with a first region, a second region adjacent the first region, and a third region adjacent the second region;a first stretchable wiring line on the first main surface and extending over the first region but not the second region or the third region;an insulating layer extending over the first region and the second region but not the third region; anda second stretchable wiring line extending over the first region, the second region, and the third region such that:the first stretchable wiring line, the insulating layer, and the second stretchable wiring line sequentially overlap each other in the first region,the insulating layer and the second stretchable wiring line sequentially overlap each other in the second region, andwhen a thickness of the first stretchable wiring line is defined as Z1, a thickness of the insulating layer is defined as Z2, and a thickness of the second stretchable wiring line is defined as Z3 at a position in the first region where a ...

STRETCHABLE DISPLAY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

A stretchable display includes a stretchable substrate including a flat part and a plurality of protrusions protruding above the flat part, a plurality of fixed light emitting devices, each fixed light emitting device being attached to an upper surface of a corresponding protrusion of the plurality of protrusions, a plurality of moving light emitting devices, the moving light emitting devices being positioned among the plurality of protrusions, and a plurality of connection wirings connecting among the plurality of fixed light emitting devices and the plurality of moving light emitting devices. 1. A stretchable display , comprising:a stretchable substrate including a flat part and a plurality of protrusions protruding above the flat part;a plurality of fixed light emitting devices, each fixed light emitting device being attached to an upper surface of a corresponding protrusion of the plurality of protrusions;a plurality of moving light emitting devices, the moving light emitting devices being positioned among the plurality of protrusions; anda plurality of connection wirings connecting among the plurality of fixed light emitting devices and the plurality of moving light emitting devices.2. The stretchable display as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the moving light emitting devices include first moving light emitting devices positioned on the flat part and second moving light emitting devices positioned between respective first moving light emitting devices and fixed light emitting devices.3. The stretchable display as claimed in claim 2 , wherein lateral sides of each protrusion are positively tapered toward an upper surface of the flat part.4. The stretchable display of claim 3 , wherein the second moving light emitting device emits light only in a state in which the stretchable substrate is elongated.5. The stretchable display as claimed in claim 2 , wherein lateral sides of the protrusion are reversely tapered toward an upper surface of the flat part claim 2 , the ...

Stretchable Form of Single Crystal Silicon for High Performance Electronics on Rubber Substrates

The present invention provides stretchable, and optionally printable, semiconductors and electronic circuits capable of providing good performance when stretched, compressed, flexed or otherwise deformed. Stretchable semiconductors and electronic circuits of the present invention preferred for some applications are flexible, in addition to being stretchable, and thus are capable of significant elongation, flexing, bending or other deformation along one or more axes. Further, stretchable semiconductors and electronic circuits of the present invention may be adapted to a wide range of device configurations to provide fully flexible electronic and optoelectronic devices. 157-. (canceled)58. A stretchable electronic circuit comprising:a flexible substrate;a circuit pattern comprising an at least one stretchable semiconductor structure, the circuit pattern supported by a surface of the flexible substrate; andan encapsulating layer or coating;wherein the encapsulating layer or coating at least partially encapsulates the at least one stretchable semiconductor structure;wherein an at least partially embedded portion of the circuit pattern comprises the at least one stretchable semiconductor structure;wherein the at least one stretchable semiconductor structure has a curved internal surface that provides stretchability to isolate the circuit pattern from an applied strain; andwherein the encapsulating layer or coating modifies the range of stretchability of the at least one stretchable semiconductor structure.59. The stretchable electronic circuit of claim 58 , further comprising an encapsulating layer claim 58 , wherein the encapsulating layer includes an additive.60. The stretchable electronic circuit of claim 58 , further comprising a coating claim 58 , wherein the coating includes an additive.61. The stretchable electronic circuit of claim 58 , wherein the curved internal surface has at least one convex region claim 58 , at least one concave region claim 58 , or a ...

Electrically interconnecting foil

The invention relates to a bendable electrically interconnecting foil for making flexible electronic circuits, more in particular circuits comprising rigid electronic components such as integrated circuits. The foil comprises a flexible substrate and stretchable conductive tracks for connecting the electronic components. Between the substrate and the tracks a resilient layer is situated. The invention further relates to an electronic circuit comprising the bendable electrically interconnecting foil.

Integrated Electronic Device with Flexible and Stretchable Substrate

A flexible and stretchable integrated electronic device comprising a substrate having a stiffness gradient, wherein a rigid electronic device is embedded within the substrate. The stiffness gradient within the substrate prevents delamination at the interface between the substrate and the embedded device. A method of fabricating an integrated electronic device having a stiffness gradient comprises applying a curing agent to an uncured polymer base material. 1. A method of making an integrated electronic device having a stiffness gradient , the method comprising:embedding a rigid electronic device in a substrate comprising an uncured polymer base, andapplying a curing agent to the substrate in a pattern,wherein applying the curing agent in the pattern creates a portion of the substrate adjacent the embedded electronic device with a modulus in between a modulus of a portion of the substrate not adjacent to the embedded electronic device and the modulus of the rigid electronic device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the curing agent is applied to a surface of the substrate using an inkjet device claim 1 , an aerosol jetting device claim 1 , or a 3D printer.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:thinning the curing agent using a solvent.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of xylene claim 3 , trichlorobenzene claim 3 , hexane claim 3 , and isopropyl alcohol.5. The method of :wherein the substrate comprises polydimethylsiloxane; applying the curing agent to a first section adjacent to the rigid electronic device at a ratio of base-to-curing agent of 5:1; and', 'applying the curing agent to a second section not adjacent to the rigid electronic device at a ratio of base-to-curing agent of 20:1., 'wherein applying the curing agent to the substrate in the pattern comprises6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pattern comprises:a first area of the substrate adjacent to the rigid electronic device and a second area not ...

A method of manufacturing elastic headphone wire and product thereof

A method of manufacturing elastic headphone wire, comprising steps of manufacturing an elastic core wire; weaving a conductive layer: weaving the conductive layer around an outer surface of the elastic core wire; manufacturing an elastic insulating protective layer; the elastic insulating protective layer being sleeved on a periphery of the conductive layer to form the elastic headphone wire; the elastic headphone wire having excellent flexibility and longer extension length, extending the service life, and broadening the use way of the headphone wire.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

An electronic device including a stretchable/contractible base and a wiring formed on the base, the wiring being divided into a first region having a shape extending in a proceeding direction and a second region in which the proceeding direction is curved. The wiring includes a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer formed of a material that makes the second conductive layer easier to be curved than the first conductive layer. The first conductive layer is formed in the first region and the second conductive layer is formed in the second region. 1. An electronic device comprising:a stretchable/contractible base; anda wiring formed on the base, the wiring being divided into a first region having a shape extending in a proceeding direction and a second region in which the proceeding direction is curved,wherein:the wiring comprises a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer formed of a material that makes the second conductive layer easier to be curved than the first conductive layer; andthe first conductive layer is formed in the first region and the second conductive layer is formed in the second region.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the first conductive layer is further formed in the second region.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the first conductive layer is overlapped with the second conductive layer in the second region.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the first conductive layer is formed over the entire first region and entire the second region.5. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the area in which the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are overlapped with each other is wider in the second region than in the first region in terms of per unit area.6. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein parts of the second conductive layer that are formed in parts of the second region spaced apart from each other claim 3 , are physically separated from each other.7. The ...

FOLDING ACCESSORY CABLE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Embodiments of the invention provide a folding cable. One embodiment includes stiff sections of the cable linked by flexible joints. The joints exert a small folding force on the cable so that when not pulled extended the cable tends to fold together in an accordion style to a length that approximates the portable device, such as a mobile phone, with which the cable is used. Various other embodiments are disclosed. 1. An apparatus for folding a cable of an accessory for a mobile phone , the apparatus comprising:a first stiff section along a first portion of the cable; a second stiff section along a second portion of the cable; a first joint flexibly coupled between the first and second stiff sections;a third stiff section along a third portion of the cable;a second joint flexibly coupled between the second and third stiff sections;a first force mechanism for applying a first force so that the first and second stiff sections are moved toward each other; anda second force mechanism for applying a second force so that the second and third stiff sections are moved toward each other.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory is a headphone.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein there are three or more stiff sections and wherein at least one stiff section is not coupled to another stiff section.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stiff sections comprise tubes.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein a stiff section includes a slit down its length for receiving a portion of wire of the cable.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the force mechanism includes a pre-formed plastic joint.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the force mechanism includes a portion of the wire.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising:a clamping mechanism for clamping a first portion of the wire to a second portion of the wire.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the force mechanism includes a pre-formed bend.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the force mechanism includes ...

NON-PLANAR FOLDING ACCESSORY CABLE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Embodiments of the invention provide a folding cable. One embodiment includes stiff sections of the cable linked by flexible joints. The joints exert a small folding force on the cable so that when not pulled extended the cable tends to fold together in an accordion style to a length that approximates the portable device, such as a mobile phone, with which the cable is used. Various other embodiments are disclosed. 1. An apparatus for folding a cable of an accessory for a mobile phone , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of stiff sections along the cable;a plurality of joints between stiff sections along the cable;a force mechanism for applying a force so that the plurality of joints, when folded by the force mechanism, do not all lie within a plane.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the accessory is a headphone.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one stiff section is not coupled to another stiff section.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stiff sections comprise tubes.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein a stiff section includes a slit down its length for receiving a portion of wire of the cable.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the force mechanism includes a pre-formed plastic joint.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the force mechanism includes a portion of the wire.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising:a clamping mechanism for clamping a first portion of the wire to a second portion of the wire.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the force mechanism includes a sheath within which is at least a portion of the cable. This application is a continuation-in-part of the following application, U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/862,241, entitled FOLDING ACCESSORY CABLE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES, filed on Apr. 12, 2013, which is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in full in this application for all purposes.Embodiments of the invention relate generally to electrical signal cables and more specifically to a ...

MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD OF CHANGING A SHAPE OF A MOBILE DEVICE

A mobile device includes a flexible display panel, a supporting member at a back side of the flexible display panel, the supporting member supporting the flexible display panel, and an electro active polymer partially inserted in the supporting member, a shape of the electro active polymer being changed based on an input value inputted by a user. 1. A mobile device comprising:a flexible display panel;a supporting member at a back side of the flexible display panel, the supporting member supporting the flexible display panel; andan electro active polymer partially inserted in the supporting member, a shape of the electro active polymer being changed based on an input value inputted by a user.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a driving controller configured to control the electro active polymer based on the input value.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the electro active polymer is a sheet-type and includes a left electro active polymer pattern and a right electro active polymer pattern that are independently controlled by the driving controller.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the driving controller is configured to detect an event of the mobile device claim 2 , and to control the electro active polymer based on the event.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the driving controller includes a database that stores a preset input signal corresponding to the event claim 4 , is configured to search the preset input signal from the database when the event is detected claim 4 , and to control the electro active polymer based on the searched preset input signal.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the preset input signal includes at least one of an outer curvature of the mobile device claim 5 , a changing-pattern of the outer curvature of the mobile device claim 5 , or a motion pattern of the mobile device claim 5 , that is inputted through a user application program.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the input value includes at least one of an outer curvature of ...

Flexible and Stretchable Printed Circuits on Stretchable Substrates

The present disclosure is flexible and stretchable conductive articles that include a printed circuit and a stretchable substrate. The printed circuit contains an electrically conductive trace. The electrically conductive trace may be positioned on the surface of or be imbibed into the pores through the thickness of a synthetic polymer membrane. The synthetic polymer membrane is compressed in the x-y direction such that buckling of the membrane occurs in the z-direction. Additionally, the synthetic polymer membrane may be porous or non-porous. In some embodiments, the synthetic polymer membrane is microporous. The printed circuit may be discontinuously bonded to the stretchable substrate. Advantageously, the flexible, conductive articles retain conductive performance over a range of stretch. In some embodiments, the conductive articles have negligible resistance change when stretched up to 50% strain. The printed circuits may be integrated into garments, such as smart apparel or other wearable technology.

STRETCHABLE WIRING BOARD

A stretchable wiring board that includes: a stretchable substrate; a first wiring line on the stretchable substrate; an insulating layer overlapping a first part of the first wiring line in a plan view of the stretchable wiring board; and a second wiring line overlapping the first part of the first wiring line in the plan view with the insulating layer interposed therebetween. The insulating layer has at least one first notch, and in the plan view, the at least one first notch does not overlap the first wiring line and overlaps the second wiring line. 1. A stretchable wiring board comprising:a stretchable substrate;a first wiring line on the stretchable substrate;an insulating layer overlapping a first part of the first wiring line in a plan view of the stretchable wiring board; anda second wiring line overlapping the first part of the first wiring line in the plan view with the insulating layer interposed between the first wiring line and the second wiring line,wherein the insulating layer has at least one first notch, and in the plan view, the at least one first notch does not overlap the first wiring line and overlaps the second wiring line.2. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the second wiring line intersects the first wiring line in the plan view.3. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one first notch is two opposed first notches on opposed sides of a portion of the insulating layer where the second wiring line intersects the first wiring line in the plan view.4. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first notch has a depth of 0.25 times or more of a width at a portion where the first wiring line does not overlap the insulating layer in the plan view.5. The stretchable wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the first wiring line and the second wiring line have a Young's modulus that is higher than either a Young's modulus of the insulating layer or a Young' ...

STRETCHABLE TRANSPARENT ELECTRODE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME

Provided is a stretchable transparent electrode including a first substrate having an uneven surface, a first conductive film conformally covering the uneven surface of the first substrate to have an uneven top surface, a second conductive film conformally covering the first conductive film to have an uneven top surface, and a second substrate covering the second conductive film, wherein one of the first and second conductive films is a metal film and the other is a graphene film. 1. A stretchable transparent electrode comprising:a first substrate having an uneven surface;a first conductive film conformally covering the uneven surface of the first substrate to have an uneven top surface;a second conductive film conformally covering the first conductive film to have an uneven top surface; anda second substrate covering the second conductive film,wherein one of the first and second conductive films is a metal film and the other is a graphene film.2. The stretchable transparent electrode of claim 1 , wherein the first conductive film is a graphene film and the second conductive film is a metal film.3. The stretchable transparent electrode of claim 1 , wherein the first conductive film is a metal film and the second conductive film is a graphene film.4. The stretchable transparent electrode of claim 1 , wherein a light passes through the metal film.5. The stretchable transparent electrode of claim 1 , wherein the metal film comprises a crack.6. The stretchable transparent electrode of claim 2 , further comprising a third conductive film conformally covering the second conductive film claim 2 , wherein the third conductive film is a graphene film.7. The stretchable transparent electrode of claim 1 , wherein the uneven surface of the first substrate comprises convex portions and concave portions claim 1 , wherein the convex portions and the concave portions are alternately and repeatedly arranged in a first direction and extend in a second direction crossing the first ...

SMART TEXTILE PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME

The present disclosure relates to a smart textile product and a method for manufacturing a smart textile product. The smart textile product is provided with a flexible and/or stretchable textile fabric () comprising a plurality of electrically conductive threads () and at least one rigid electronic or optoelectronic component () comprising at least one electrically conductive pad (), which is in electrical contact with at least one of the plurality of electrically conductive threads. The smart textile product () comprises an elastomeric encapsulation layer () in which the electrical connection () is embedded, so as to provide a gradual transition in deformability between the flexible and/or stretchable textile fabric () and the at least one rigid component () at the location of the at least one electrical connection (). 125-. (canceled)26. A smart textile product comprising:a flexible and/or stretchable textile fabric comprising a plurality of electrically conductive threads;at least one rigid electronic or optoelectronic component comprising at least one electrically conductive pad, the at least one electrically conductive pad being configured to be in electrical contact with at least one of the plurality of electrically conductive threads to provide at least one electrical connection between the at least one rigid electronic or optoelectronic component and the at least one of the electrically conductive threads of the flexible and/or stretchable textile fabric; andat least one elastomeric encapsulation layer, wherein the at least one electrical connection is embedded in the at least one elastomeric encapsulation layer to provide a gradual transition in deformability between the flexible and/or stretchable textile fabric and the at least one rigid component at a location of the at least one electrical connection.27. The smart textile product according to claim 26 , wherein the at least one rigid electronic or optoelectronic component is at least partly embedded in ...

EXTENSIBLE AND CONTRACTIBLE WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING EXTENSIBLE AND CONTRACTIBLE WIRING BOARD

An extensible and contractible wiring board that includes an extensible and contractible wiring sheet having an extensible and contractible resin sheet and an extensible and contractible wiring on the extensible and contractible resin sheet, the extensible and contractible wiring including a conductive particle, a resin, and a void at an interface between the conductive particle and the resin; and a fixing sheet on a main surface of the extensible and contractible wiring sheet. 1. An extensible and contractible wiring board comprising:an extensible and contractible wiring sheet that includes an extensible and contractible resin sheet and an extensible and contractible wiring on the extensible and contractible resin sheet, the extensible and contractible wiring including a conductive particle, a resin, and a void at an interface between the conductive particle and the resin; anda fixing sheet on a main surface of the extensible and contractible wiring sheet.2. The extensible and contractible wiring board according to claim 1 , wherein the extensible and contractible wiring is in a state in which tensile stress is applied thereto.3. The extensible and contractible wiring board according to claim 2 , wherein the fixing sheet is a first fixing sheet and the main surface is a first main surface of the extensible and contractible wiring sheet opposite to a second main surface of the extensible and contractible wiring sheet having the extensible and contractible wiring.4. The extensible and contractible wiring board according to claim 3 , further comprising a second fixing sheet on the second main surface.5. The extensible and contractible wiring board according to claim 4 , further comprising an adhesive layer between the first main surface of the extensible and contractible wiring sheet and the first fixing sheet.6. The extensible and contractible wiring board according to claim 5 , wherein the first fixing sheet has a slit in a direction transverse with a direction of ...