JP2509657B2 - Flexible printed wiring board connection structure - Google Patents

Flexible printed wiring board connection structure

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JP2509657B2
JP2509657B2 JP3479688A JP3479688A JP2509657B2 JP 2509657 B2 JP2509657 B2 JP 2509657B2 JP 3479688 A JP3479688 A JP 3479688A JP 3479688 A JP3479688 A JP 3479688A JP 2509657 B2 JP2509657 B2 JP 2509657B2
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printed wiring
wiring board
flexible printed
connection structure
connection
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敏彦 小松
文雄 牧野
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Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05KPRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K3/00Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
    • H05K3/30Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
    • H05K3/32Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
    • H05K3/325Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by abutting or pinching, i.e. without alloying process; mechanical auxiliary parts therefor
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05KPRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K3/00Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
    • H05K3/36Assembling printed circuits with other printed circuits
    • H05K3/361Assembling flexible printed circuits with other printed circuits

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Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 <産業上の利用分野> この発明は、フレキシブルプリント配線板の接続構造
に関し、より詳しくは、柔軟な絶縁ベースフィルムの片
面または両面に、導体回路を作成しているフレキシブル
プリント配線板どうし、又は、上記フレキシブルプリン
ト配線板と一般的な硬質プリント配線板とを、それぞれ
電気的に接続する構造に関する。
Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a connection structure for a flexible printed wiring board, and more particularly, to a flexible circuit in which a conductor circuit is formed on one side or both sides of a flexible insulating base film. The present invention relates to a structure for electrically connecting printed wiring boards to each other or the flexible printed wiring board and a general hard printed wiring board.

<従来の技術> フレキシブルプリント配線板は、通常の電線や硬質配
線基板に比べて、小型軽量化、配線レイアウトの単純
化、配線作業の簡素化、回路特性および信頼性の向上等
が可能であることから、電子卓上計算機、電話機、カメ
ラの内部配線、或いは自動車の配線パネル等に広く使用
されている。
<Prior Art> Flexible printed wiring boards can be smaller and lighter than ordinary electric wires and rigid wiring boards, can be simplified in wiring layout, can be simplified in wiring work, and can be improved in circuit characteristics and reliability. Therefore, it is widely used in electronic desk calculators, telephones, internal wiring of cameras, wiring panels of automobiles, and the like.

上記フレキシブルプリント配線板を、他のフレキシブ
ルプリント配線板や一般的なプリント配線板に対して電
気的に接続する技術として、 各プリント配線板の導体回路にそれぞれ設けられた
接続部に対して、結線様の電線を半田付けする技術、 フレキシブルプリント配線板の接続部を、他のフレ
キシブルプリント配線板やプリント配線板の接続部に貼
り付けて両者を電気的に接続する技術、 が知られている。
As a technique for electrically connecting the flexible printed wiring board to another flexible printed wiring board or a general printed wiring board, a wiring is connected to a connection portion provided in each conductor circuit of each printed wiring board. There is known a technique for soldering such electric wires and a technique for electrically connecting the flexible printed wiring board connecting portion to another flexible printed wiring board or a connecting portion of the printed wiring board to electrically connect the both.

<発明が解決しようとする課題> 上記の技術では、プリント配線板のそれぞれを接続
するためには、結線用の電線を半田付けしなければなら
ないため、両プリント配線板の接続に手間がかかり、工
程が複雑になって製造コストが上昇するという問題点が
ある。
<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> In the above technology, in order to connect each of the printed wiring boards, it is necessary to solder an electric wire for connection, so it takes time and effort to connect both printed wiring boards, There is a problem that the process becomes complicated and the manufacturing cost increases.

また、上記の技術では、両プリント配線板を貼り付
けて接続する為に、接着場所の洗浄、接着剤の塗布、接
着後の乾燥等の工程を経る必要があり、接着作業に手間
がかかるという問題点がある。
Further, in the above technique, in order to attach and connect both printed wiring boards, it is necessary to go through the steps of cleaning the adhesion place, applying the adhesive, drying after the adhesion, etc., and the adhesion work is troublesome. There is a problem.

そこで、本発明は、上記の問題点に鑑み、プリント配
線板どうしの接続を簡単に行うことができるフレキシブ
ルプリント配線板の接続構造を提供することを目的とす
る。
Therefore, in view of the above problems, it is an object of the present invention to provide a flexible printed wiring board connection structure capable of easily connecting printed wiring boards.

<課題を解決するための手段> 上記目的を達成するため、本発明のフレキシブルプリ
ント配線板の接続構造としては、少なくとも一枚のフレ
キシブルプリント配線板を含む複数のプリント配線板
を、それぞれの導体回路の所定部に設けられた接続部に
おいて電気的に接続する構造であって、少なくとも各プ
リント配線板の対応する接続部どうしを対向させ、かつ
各接続部間に導電性を有する環状弾性部材を介在させた
状態で、上記プリント配線板どうしを双脚状のステープ
ル針によって連結しているとともに、該ステープル針の
少なくとも一方の脚部を前記環状弾性部材の内方に貫通
させていることを特徴とする。
<Means for Solving the Problems> In order to achieve the above object, the flexible printed wiring board connection structure of the present invention includes a plurality of printed wiring boards including at least one flexible printed wiring board, each of which has a conductor circuit. A structure for electrically connecting at a connection part provided in a predetermined part of the printed wiring board, at least corresponding connection parts of each printed wiring board are opposed to each other, and a conductive annular elastic member is interposed between the connection parts. In this state, the printed wiring boards are connected to each other by double-legged staples, and at least one leg of the staples is penetrated inward of the annular elastic member. To do.

<作 用> 上記の構成のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接続構造
によれば、各プリント配線板の接続部間に導電性の環状
弾性部材を介在させているので、接続部どうしを電気的
に接続することができるとともに、双脚状のステープル
針によって各プリント配線板の連結状態を維持すること
ができる。そして、上記ステープル針4は、少なくとも
その一方の脚部が前記環状弾性部材の内方に貫通されて
いるので、各プリント配線板の接続部間に介在された環
状弾性部材が、当該接続部から外れて接続不良を生じる
ことを防止することができる。
<Operation> According to the flexible printed wiring board connection structure having the above configuration, since the conductive annular elastic member is interposed between the connection portions of the respective printed wiring boards, the connection portions are electrically connected to each other. In addition, it is possible to maintain the connected state of each printed wiring board by the double-legged staple. Since at least one leg portion of the staple needle 4 is penetrated inward of the annular elastic member, the annular elastic member interposed between the connecting portions of each printed wiring board is separated from the connecting portion. It is possible to prevent disconnection and poor connection.

<実施例> 以下実施例を示す添付図面によって詳細に説明する。<Examples> Detailed description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings showing examples.

第1図は本発明のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接続
構造の一実施例を示す側面図、第2図は上記接続構造の
斜視図、第3図は上記接続構造を説明するための分解斜
視図であり、ポリエステルフィルム、ポリイミドフィル
ム等からなる絶縁ベースフィルム(11)の表面に所定パ
ターンの導体回路(12)が作成されたフレキシブルプリ
ント配線板(1)と、同じく絶縁ベースフィルム(21)
の表面に、所定パターンの導体回路(22)が作成された
フレキシブルプリント配線板(2)とが、所定間隔離し
て対向配置されている。上記フレキシブルプリント配線
板(1)(2)は、少なくともそれぞれの導体回路(1
2)(22)側を対向させた状態で配置されている。
FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of a connection structure for a flexible printed wiring board according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the connection structure, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the connection structure. Yes, a flexible printed wiring board (1) in which a conductor circuit (12) having a predetermined pattern is formed on the surface of an insulating base film (11) made of a polyester film, a polyimide film, or the like, and an insulating base film (21).
A flexible printed wiring board (2) on which a conductor circuit (22) having a predetermined pattern is formed is provided on the surface of the so as to face each other with a predetermined space therebetween. The flexible printed wiring boards (1) and (2) have at least respective conductor circuits (1
2) It is arranged with the (22) sides facing each other.

また、上記対向した導体回路(12)(22)の所定部に
は、外部回路に対する接続部(13)(23)が設けられて
おり、この接続部(13)(23)間に環状弾性部材として
銅等の導電性材料からなるスプリングワッシャ(3)が
介在されている。
Further, connection parts (13) (23) for the external circuit are provided at predetermined parts of the conductor circuits (12) (22) facing each other, and an annular elastic member is provided between the connection parts (13) (23). A spring washer (3) made of a conductive material such as copper is interposed therebetween.

さらに、両フレキシブルプリント配線板(1)(2)
は、上方のフレキシブルプリント配線板(1)の上面側
から下方のフレキシブルプリント配線板(2)の下面側
に貫通させるとともに、双方の脚部(4a)を前記スプリ
ングワッシャ(3)の内方に貫通させた双脚状のステー
プル針(4)によって、接触部(13)(23)間にスプリ
ングワッシャ(3)を挾んだ状態で連結されている。こ
のフレキシブルプリント配線板(1)(2)の連結によ
って、前記スプリングワッシャ(3)は弾性収縮した状
態で各接続部(13)(24)に密着し、これらの接続部
(13)(23)およびスプリングワッシャ(3)を介して
両導体回路(12)(22)は互いに導通している。
Furthermore, both flexible printed wiring boards (1) (2)
Is penetrated from the upper surface side of the upper flexible printed wiring board (1) to the lower surface side of the lower flexible printed wiring board (2), and both legs (4a) are located inside the spring washer (3). A double legged staple needle (4) is inserted to connect the spring washers (3) between the contact portions (13) and (23). Due to the connection of the flexible printed wiring boards (1) and (2), the spring washer (3) is brought into close contact with the connecting portions (13) and (24) in an elastically contracted state, and these connecting portions (13) and (23). The conductor circuits (12) and (22) are electrically connected to each other via the spring washer (3).

前記ステープル針(4)は、両方の脚部(4a)をスプ
リングワッシャ(3)の内方に貫通した状態に打ち込ま
れており、該スプリングワッシャ(3)が接続部(13)
(23)の間から外れないようにされている。なお、この
ステープル針(4)の両脚部(4a)の間隔が、スプリン
グワッシャ(3)の内径より広い場合には、一方の脚部
(4a)をスプリングワッシャ(3)の内方に貫通させた
状態に打ち込む。
The staple needle (4) is driven in such a manner that both legs (4a) penetrate through the inside of the spring washer (3), and the spring washer (3) is connected to the connecting portion (13).
It is designed so that it does not get out of the way between (23). If the distance between the leg portions (4a) of the staple (4) is wider than the inner diameter of the spring washer (3), one leg portion (4a) is inserted into the spring washer (3). Drive into

上記実施例のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接続構造
によれば、フレキシブルプリント配線板(2)の接続部
(23)に対向させてフレキシブルプリント配線板(1)
の接続部(13)を配置するとともに、両接続部(13)
(23)間にスプリングワッシャ(3)を介在させ、しか
る後、打ち込み工具としてのステープルを使用し、ステ
ープル針(4)の脚部(4a)が前記スプリングワッシャ
(3)の内方を貫通するように、ステープル針(4)を
フレキシブルプリント配線板(1)の上面側からフレキ
シブルプリント配線板(2)の下面側に向けて打ち込む
ことによって、各フレキシブルプリント配線板(1)
(2)の連結を行うことができる。
According to the flexible printed wiring board connection structure of the above-described embodiment, the flexible printed wiring board (1) faces the connection portion (23) of the flexible printed wiring board (2).
The connection part (13) is arranged and both connection parts (13) are arranged.
A spring washer (3) is interposed between (23), and then a staple as a driving tool is used, and the leg portion (4a) of the staple (4) penetrates the inside of the spring washer (3). As described above, by driving the staples (4) from the upper surface side of the flexible printed wiring board (1) toward the lower surface side of the flexible printed wiring board (2), each flexible printed wiring board (1)
The connection of (2) can be performed.

この接続構造によれば、スプリングワッシャ(3)と
ステープル針(4)とによりフレキシブルプリント配線
板(1)(2)を互いに連結させているので、両者の連
結を簡単に行うことができ、製造コストの低減に寄与す
る。さらに、フレキシブルプリント配線板(1)(2)
相互間に介在された導電性のスプリングワッシャ(3)
の弾発力によって、フレキシブルプリント配線板(1)
(2)どうしを強固に連結することができるとともに、
接続部(13)(23)間に接触抵抗も小さくすることがで
きる。
According to this connecting structure, since the flexible printed wiring boards (1) and (2) are connected to each other by the spring washer (3) and the staple (4), both can be easily connected, and the manufacturing Contributes to cost reduction. Furthermore, flexible printed wiring boards (1) (2)
Conductive spring washers interposed between each other (3)
Flexible printed wiring board (1)
(2) As well as being able to firmly connect each other,
The contact resistance between the connection parts (13) (23) can also be reduced.

なお、この実施例では、環状弾性部材としてスプリン
グワッシャ(3)を用いた例を挙げたが、例えばコイル
スプリングや皿ばね等を用いることもできる。要する
に、環状弾性部材としては、ステープル針の脚部を貫通
する穴を有し、かつ挿通した脚部の長さ方向に弾性変形
が可能な部材であれば良い。
Although the spring washer (3) is used as the annular elastic member in this embodiment, a coil spring, a disc spring or the like may be used. In short, the annular elastic member may be any member that has a hole that penetrates the leg portion of the staple and that is elastically deformable in the length direction of the inserted leg portion.

この発明のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接続構造
は、フレキシブルプリント配線板と、一般の硬質プリン
ト配線板との接続構造としても適用することができる。
また、少なくとも1枚のフレキシブルプリント配線板を
有する3枚以上のプリント配線板を同時に接続させる接
続構造としても適用することができる。さらに、フレキ
シブルプリント配線板として、導体回路の所要部にオー
バーレイを施したものを使用してもよい。
The flexible printed wiring board connection structure of the present invention can also be applied as a connection structure between a flexible printed wiring board and a general hard printed wiring board.
Further, it can also be applied as a connection structure for simultaneously connecting three or more printed wiring boards having at least one flexible printed wiring board. Further, as the flexible printed wiring board, one in which a required portion of the conductor circuit is overlaid may be used.

<発明の効果> 以上のように、この発明のフレキシブルプリント配線
板の接続構造によれば、各プリント配線板の対応する接
続部どうしを対向させ、かつ各接続部間に導電性を有す
る環状弾性部材を介在させた状態で、プリント配線板ど
うしが双脚状のステープル針によって連結されているの
で、各プリント配線板の連結を簡単に行うことができ
る。したがって、上記した接続構造であれば、製造工程
を単純化することが可能となり、製造コストの低減化に
寄与する。また、プリント配線板の接続部間に、導電性
の環状弾性部材を介在させているので、ステープル針に
よる連結で前記環状弾性部材が弾性変形することとな
り、この弾発力によってプリント配線板どうしを強固に
連結することができるとともに、接続部間の接触抵抗を
小さくすることができる。
<Effects of the Invention> As described above, according to the flexible printed wiring board connecting structure of the present invention, the corresponding connecting portions of the respective printed wiring boards are made to face each other, and the annular elasticity having conductivity is provided between the connecting portions. Since the printed wiring boards are connected by the double-legged staples with the members interposed, the printed wiring boards can be easily connected. Therefore, with the above-described connection structure, the manufacturing process can be simplified, which contributes to reduction in manufacturing cost. Further, since the conductive annular elastic member is interposed between the connecting portions of the printed wiring board, the annular elastic member is elastically deformed by the connection with the staple needle, and the elastic force causes the printed wiring boards to be connected to each other. In addition to being able to firmly connect, the contact resistance between the connecting portions can be reduced.

さらに、この接続構造では、ステープル針の少なくと
も一方の脚部を前記環状弾性部材の内方に貫通させてい
るので、各プリント配線板の接続部間に介在された状態
が確実に維持され、前記接続部から該環状部材が外れて
接続不良を生じることを防止することができる等、種々
の優れた効果がある。
Further, in this connecting structure, at least one leg of the staple is penetrated inward of the annular elastic member, so that the state of being interposed between the connecting portions of each printed wiring board is reliably maintained, and There are various excellent effects, such as preventing the annular member from coming off from the connecting portion and causing poor connection.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of drawings]

第1図は本発明のフレキシブルプリント配線板の接続構
造の一実施例を示す側面図、 第2図は上記接続構造の斜視図、 第3図は上記接続構造を説明するための分解斜視図であ
る。 (1)(2)……フレキシブルプリント配線板、 (3)……スプリングワッシャ、 (4)……ステープ針、(4a)……脚部、 (12)(22)……導体回路、(13)(23)……接続部。
FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of a connection structure for a flexible printed wiring board according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the connection structure, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view for explaining the connection structure. is there. (1) (2) …… Flexible printed wiring board, (3) …… Spring washer, (4) …… Stap needle, (4a) …… Leg, (12) (22) …… Conductor circuit, (13 ) (23) …… Connection part.

Claims (1)

(57)【特許請求の範囲】(57) [Claims] 【請求項1】少なくとも一枚のフレキシブルプリント配
線板を含む複数のプリント配線板を、それぞれの導体回
路の所定部に設けられた接続部において電気的に接続す
る構造であって、少なくとも各プリント配線板の対応す
る接続部どうしを対向させ、かつ各接続部間に導電性を
有する環状弾性部材を介在させた状態で、上記プリント
配線板どうしを双脚状のステープル針によって連結して
いるとともに、該ステープル針の少なくとも一方の脚部
を前記環状弾性部材の内方に貫通させていることを特徴
とするフレキシブルプリント配線板の接続構造。
1. A structure for electrically connecting a plurality of printed wiring boards including at least one flexible printed wiring board at a connection portion provided at a predetermined portion of each conductor circuit, and at least each printed wiring board. The printed wiring boards are connected to each other by double-legged staple needles in a state where the corresponding connecting portions of the boards are opposed to each other and the annular elastic member having conductivity is interposed between the connecting portions. A connection structure for a flexible printed wiring board, wherein at least one leg of the staple is penetrated inward of the annular elastic member.
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