KR20150025389A - Touch Sensor Module - Google Patents
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Abstract
A touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base substrate on which an electrode pattern is formed and on which an electrode pad is formed to transmit an electrical signal of the electrode pattern to the outside; And a dummy pad formed on the other surface of the base substrate and formed at a position corresponding to the electrode pad to prevent warpage.
In addition, by forming the dummy pad corresponding to the electrode pad, the shape of the dummy pattern can be variously changed as needed to minimize the occurrence of warping of the base substrate.
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The present invention relates to a touch sensor module.
With the development of computers using digital technology, auxiliary devices of computers are being developed together. Personal computers, portable transmission devices, and other personal information processing devices use various input devices such as a keyboard and a mouse And performs text and graphics processing.
However, as the use of computers is gradually increasing due to the rapid progress of the information society, there is a problem that it is difficult to efficiently operate a product by using only a keyboard and a mouse which are currently playing an input device. Therefore, there is an increasing need for a device that is simple and less error-prone, and that allows anyone to easily input information.
In addition, the technology related to the input device is shifting beyond the level that satisfies the general functions, such as high reliability, durability, innovation, design and processing related technology, etc. In order to achieve this purpose, As a possible input device, a touch sensor has been developed.
Such a touch sensor can be applied to a flat display device such as an electronic organizer, a liquid crystal display device (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), and an electroluminescence display device, and a display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) And is a tool used to allow the user to select desired information while viewing the display.
The types of touch sensors include Resistive Type, Capacitive Type, Electro-Magnetic Type, SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave Type) and Infrared Type).
These various types of touch sensors are employed in electronic products in consideration of problems of signal amplification, difference in resolution, difficulty in design and processing technology, optical characteristics, electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, environmental characteristics, input characteristics, durability and economical efficiency Currently, the most widely used methods are resistive touch sensors and capacitive touch sensors.
As one specific example of the touch sensor according to the related art, there is an example of a touch sensor disclosed in Korean Patent Laid-open No. 10-2011-0107590.
The structure of the touch sensor disclosed in the above description of the prior art includes a substrate, electrodes formed on the substrate, electrode wirings extending from the electrodes and gathered to one end of the substrate, And a controller connected through a flexible printed circuit board (hereinafter referred to as a 'flexible cable').
Here, the flexible cable transmits a signal generated by the electrode to the control unit via the electrode wiring. At this time, the flexible cable is electrically connected to the electrode wiring to transmit the signal. However, frequent connection defects occur in the flexible cable and the electrode wiring, and the reliability of the product is deteriorated due to frequent connection failure.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a touch sensor module in which an electrode pad connected to an electrode wiring is not bent electrically.
A touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base substrate on which an electrode pattern is formed and on which an electrode pad is formed to transmit an electrical signal of the electrode pattern to the outside; And a dummy pad formed on the base substrate and formed at a position corresponding to the electrode pad to prevent warpage.
In the touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of electrode pads are alternately formed on one surface and the other surface of the base substrate.
In the touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dummy pad is formed to be equal to or larger than the area of the electrode pad.
In the touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention, a metal layer of a metal material is used to prevent warping of the dummy pad.
In the touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dummy pad is formed of a metal corresponding to a thermal expansion coefficient generated in the electrode pad.
A touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a base substrate on which an electrode pattern is formed and on which an electrode pad is formed to transmit an electrical signal of the electrode pattern to the outside; And a dummy pad formed in correspondence with the electrode pad and corresponding to the opposite surface of the base plate on which the electrode pad is formed, the flexible cable having a terminal portion electrically connected to transmit a signal, .
In the touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of electrode pads are alternately formed on one surface and the other surface of the base substrate.
In the touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention, the electrode pad includes a dummy pad having the same or larger area than the electrode pad.
In the touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dummy pad is formed to maintain rigidity by inserting a metal.
In the touch sensor module according to an embodiment of the present invention, the dummy pad is formed of a metal corresponding to a thermal expansion coefficient generated in the electrode pad.
The features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description based on the accompanying drawings.
Prior to that, terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed in a conventional and dictionary sense, and the inventor may properly define the concept of the term in order to best explain its invention It should be construed as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.
According to the present invention, by forming the dummy pad corresponding to the electrode pad, it is possible to prevent disconnection and poor contact between the electrode pad and the FPCB due to repeated use.
Further, by forming the dummy pad corresponding to the electrode pad, there is an effect of securing the reliability of the product by preventing electrical shorting between the electrode pad and the FPCB.
Further, by forming the dummy pad corresponding to the electrode pad, it is possible to prevent the base substrate from being warped due to the pressure generated when the electrode pad and the FPCB are coupled.
In addition, by forming the dummy pad corresponding to the electrode pad, a dummy pad corresponding to the density and size of the electrode pattern is formed, and it has the effect of being bent by heat or coping with physical change.
In addition, by forming the dummy pad corresponding to the electrode pad, the shape of the dummy pattern can be variously changed as necessary to minimize the occurrence of warping of the base substrate.
1 is a partial view of a touch sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention,
Fig. 2 is an assembled cross-sectional view of the flexible cable and the touch sensor of section AA in Fig. 1,
3 is an assembled cross-sectional view of the flexible cable of BB section and the touch sensor of Fig. 1,
Fig. 4 is an assembled sectional view of the flexible cable and the touch sensor of the CC section in Fig. 1,
5 is a front view of the flexible cable of the present invention,
6 is an exemplary view of a dummy pad according to a first modification of the present invention;
7 is an exemplary view of a dummy pad according to a second modification of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The objectives, specific advantages and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and examples taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in the present specification, the reference numerals are added to the constituent elements of the drawings, and the same constituent elements are assigned the same number as much as possible even if they are displayed on different drawings. Also, the terms "one side,"" first, ""first,"" second, "and the like are used to distinguish one element from another, no. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In the following description of the present invention, detailed description of related arts which may unnecessarily obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted.
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a touch sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an assembled cross-sectional view of a soft cable and a touch sensor of an AA cross section in FIG. 1, Fig. 5 is a front view of the flexible cable of the present invention, Fig. 6 is a plan view of the dummy according to the first modification of the present invention, Fig. FIG. 7 is an exemplary view of a dummy pad according to a second modification of the present invention. FIG.
The term " touch " as used throughout this specification is intended to be broadly interpreted to mean not only direct contact with the contact receiving surface, but also means that the input means is proximate a considerable distance from the contact receiving surface.
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While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. It will be apparent that modifications and improvements can be made by those skilled in the art.
It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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160: electrode wiring 200: conductive layer (ACF)
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And a dummy pad formed on the base substrate and formed at a position corresponding to the electrode pad to prevent warpage.
And a plurality of electrode pads are formed alternately on one surface and the other surface of the base substrate.
Wherein the dummy pad has a size equal to or larger than an area of the electrode pad.
Wherein the dummy pad has a metal layer made of a metal material so as to prevent warping.
Wherein the dummy pad is formed of a metal corresponding to a thermal expansion coefficient generated in the electrode pad.
A flexible cable formed corresponding to the electrode pad and having a terminal portion electrically connected to transmit a signal,
And a dummy pad formed corresponding to an opposite surface of the base substrate on which the electrode pad is formed.
And a plurality of electrode pads are alternately formed on one surface and the other surface of the base substrate.
Wherein the electrode pad includes a dummy pad having the same or larger area than the electrode pad.
Wherein the dummy pad is formed to insert a metal to maintain rigidity.
Wherein the dummy pad is formed of a metal corresponding to a thermal expansion coefficient generated in the electrode pad.
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