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Electronic module containing an internally ribbed, integral heat sink and bonded, flexible printed wiring board with two-sided component population
Assignee: Visteon Global Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1994-09-19
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Granted: 1996-08-20
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Expires: 2014-09-19
Abstract
Abstract An electronic module containing a heat sink member, a flexible printed circuit board with electrical components mounted on both sides, and a protective cover. The heat sink member has an external surface containing a plurality of protruding fins. Its internal surface contains a raised grid of ribs with cavities present between the ribs. The cavities contain ceramic-filled silicone for improved heat transfer between the electrical components present on the circuit board, and the heat sink member. High heat-producing components are mounted on one side of the circuit board and are thermally coupled with the heat sink member by means of copper-plated through-holes in the circuit board. The protective cover is mounted to the internal surface of the heat sink and encloses the printed circuit board. A connector assembly serves to connect the electronic module to external circuitry.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth A. Salisbury
- 👤 Pawel Kalinowski
- 👤 Jay D. Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:00
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/023; B60R16/0238; H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/20; H05K7/20845; H05K7/20854
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An electronic module comprising: a heat sink member having a first side defining a grid of ribs with cavities between said ribs, and a second side, opposite said first side, defining a plurality of protruding fins; a flexible printed circuit board having a first side and an opposing second side, said circuit board being mounted on said heat sink member, with said first side of said circuit board facing said grid of ribs; a plurality of electrical components mounted to both sides of said printed circuit board, a majority portion of at least one of said electrical components, mounted to said first side of said printed circuit board, being enclosed inside of at least one of said cavities; and a protective cover enclosing the second side of said printed circuit board and mounted on said first side of said heat sink member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An electronic module comprising: a heat sink member having a first side defining a grid of ribs with cavities between said ribs, and a second side, opposite said first side, defining a plurality of protruding fins; a flexible printed circuit board having a first side and an opposing second side, said circuit board being mounted on said heat sink member, with said first side of said circuit board facing said grid of ribs; a plurality of electrical components mounted to both sides of said printed circuit board, a majority portion of at least one of said electrical components, mounted to said first side of said printed circuit board, being enclosed inside of at least one of said cavities; and a protective cover enclosing the second side of said printed circuit board and mounted on said first side of said heat sink member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 1, wherein said printed circuit board is secured to said grid of ribs by means of an electrically insulative adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 1, wherein said electrical components on said printed circuit board are appropriately spaced to avoid contact with said ribs on said first side of said heat sink member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cavities between said ribs contain thermally conductive material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 4, wherein said thermally conductive material comprises ceramic-filled silicone.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of electrical components includes high heat-producing components mounted on said second side of said printed circuit board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 6, wherein said high heat-producing components are thermally coupled with said heat sink member by means of copper-plated through-holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
121 words
An electronic module comprising: a heat sink member having a first side defining a grid formed of a plurality of crisscrossing, substantially perpendicular ribs with blind-hole cavities between said ribs, and a second side, opposite said first side; and a flexible printed circuit board having a first side and an opposing second side, a plurality of electrical components being mounted to at least said first side, said circuit board being mounted on said heat sink member, with said first side of said circuit board facing said grid of ribs, and a majority portion of at least one of said electrical components, mounted to said first side of said printed circuit board, being enclosed inside of at least one of said cavities.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
121 words
An electronic module comprising: a heat sink member having a first side defining a grid formed of a plurality of crisscrossing, substantially perpendicular ribs with blind-hole cavities between said ribs, and a second side, opposite said first side; and a flexible printed circuit board having a first side and an opposing second side, a plurality of electrical components being mounted to at least said first side, said circuit board being mounted on said heat sink member, with said first side of said circuit board facing said grid of ribs, and a majority portion of at least one of said electrical components, mounted to said first side of said printed circuit board, being enclosed inside of at least one of said cavities.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a plurality of electrical components mounted on both sides of said printed circuit board.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 9, wherein each of said electrical components is appropriately spaced on the first side of said printed circuit board to avoid contact with said ribs on the first side of said heat sink member and is received within one of the cavities between said ribs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 8, wherein said second side of said heat sink member defines a plurality of protruding fins.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a protective cover enclosing the second side of said printed circuit board and mounted on said first side of said heat sink member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 8, wherein said printed circuit board is secured to said grid of ribs by means of an electrically insulative adhesive.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 8, wherein said cavities between said ribs contain thermally conductive material.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electronic module as claimed in claim 14, wherein said thermally conductive material comprises ceramic-filled silicone.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-08-20 | 2004-02-19 | 2004-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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