Flexible printed circuit board hinge

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9723713
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14712842

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In order to limit the stress and strain applied to a printed circuit board while still maintaining flexibility, a flexible section of the printed circuit board is configured to have a non-linear portion that functions as a hinge when the flexible section is bent, flexed, twisted or otherwise subjected to a motion related force. The hinge configuration improves durability and flexibility while minimizing ripping and cracking of the printed circuit board, particularly interconnects within the flexible section and a transition region between the flexible section and a rigid section of the printed circuit board. The hinge is configured to have a non-linear shape, such as a serpentine or circuitous path that can include curved portions, different linear portions or some combination of curved and linear portions.

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MULTEK TECHNOLOGIES LTD6201 AMERICA CENTER DR SAN JOSE CA 95002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bergman, Mark Redwood City, US 20 246
Glickman, Michael James Mountain View, US 14 52
Shang, Shurui San Jose, US 7 16
Vrtis, Joan K Mesa, US 20 353

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