Abstract: An electronic component (1) is connected to a conductive track (2) on a flexible substrate (3). A connection layer (4) of a composition comprising a thermoplastic material (TPM1) is provided on the conductive track (2). The connection layer (4) has at least one cutout (5) aligned to overlap the conductive track (2). A thermosetting material (TSM1) in liquid state is used to fill the cutout (5). The electronic component (1) is provided on top of the connection layer (4). By applying heat, a temperature of the connection layer (4) is raised to above a softening temperature of the thermoplastic material (TPM1). Pressure is applied to form a mechanical connection. By the application of heat (H) a temperature of the thermosetting material (TSM1) is raised above its thermosetting temperature for olidifying the thermosetting material (TSM1) and forming an electrical connection (E).

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a core body temperature sensor for measuring the core body temperature of a body in a non-invasive way via applying the core body temperature sensor to a surface of the bod. The core body temperature sensor comprises: at least a first thermistor pair of opposing thermistors across a first thermal insulator and a second thermistor pair, adjacent to the first thermistor pair, of opposing thermistors across a second thermal insulator, and a means to measure blood perfusion. The core body temperature sensor is an essential planar sandwich structure formed of the at least first and second thermistor pairs across the respective first and second thermal insulators sandwiched between opposing carriers. The present disclosure further concerns a method for determining a core body temperature and a method for the manufacturing of a core body temperature sensor.

Abstract: A piezoelectric transducer (100) comprises a piezoelectric foil (10) with a piezoelectric material (M) exhibiting a shear piezoelectric effect (d14). An actuating structure (20) is configured to actuate the foil with actuation forces (Fu, Fd) applied at respective actuation points (Au, Ad) in respective actuation directions (U, D) to bend the foil in two opposing bending directions (S1, S2), which are orthogonal to each other and both diagonal to the polarization direction (3) of the foil, according to a saddle shape deformation. Preferably, the foil (10) is wrapped around a flexible plate (15).

Abstract: A screen (1) is provided comprising at least a first and a second elongate guidance element (27, 28) extending in a first direction (D1) and a structured foil (10) with a front surface and a back surface, having a variable length (L) in a first direction (D1) carried by the elongate guidance elements. The screen has slat shaped portions (11a1+11a2, 11b1+11b2) and connection portions (12ab, 2ab?) bridging the slat shaped portions. The slat shaped portions, which extend in a second direction (D2) transverse to the first direction are provided with photovoltaic elements (20) that are connectable to external terminals for supply of electric energy. The slate shaped portions are slidably coupled with the guidance elements, to allow them to slide in said first direction along said guidance elements.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a flexible electronic circuit (100) and method of manufacturing. A flexible substrate (30) with conductive tracks is provided with a rigid electronic component (10). The component (10) comprises electrical contacts (11, 12) on either sides. The conductive tracks connect to the contacts via an arced section that originates from respective sides of the contacts but swirls partially around the component to approaches the component along a centerline (CL) separating the contacts (11, 12).

Abstract: A device module (100) and method for connection to a textile fabric (50) with electrically conductive threads (51, 52) to provide a fabric layer assembly (150). The device module (100) comprises a flexible foil (10) and a thermoplastic layer (20) to enable a mechanical connection (M) between the flexible foil (10) and the textile fabric (50). The device module (100) has an outer circumference (C) comprising inward notches (N1,N2) configured as anchor points for respective conductive threads (51, 52) for holding and guiding the conductive threads (51,52) over and in contact with the respective conductive areas (11, 12) for providing the respective electrical connections (E1,E2) while the mechanical connection (M) by the thermoplastic layer (20) is established.

Abstract: A screen (1) is provided comprising at least a first and a second elongate guidance element (27, 28) extending in a first direction (D1) and a structured foil (10) with a front surface and a back surface, having a variable length (L) in a first direction (D1) carried by the elongate guidance elements. The screen has slat shaped portions (11a1+11a2, 11b1+11b2) and connection portions (12ab, 2ab?) bridging the slat shaped portions. The slat shaped portions, which extend in a second direction (D2) transverse to the first direction are provided with photovoltaic elements (20) that are connectable to external terminals for supply of electric energy. The slate shaped portions are slidably coupled with the guidance elements, to allow them to slide in said first direction along said guidance elements.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for assembling a component with a flexible foil, as well as assembled product A method is provided for assembling a component (20) with a flexible foil (10). The method comprising the steps of —providing (SI) a flexible foil (10) having a first side (11) with at least one liquid confinement zone (12) and at least one liquid confinement subzone (13) enclosed by the liquid confinement zone, —depositing (S2) an alignment liquid (30) in the at least one liquid confinement subzone (13), —moving (S3) the component (20) towards the liquid confinement zone, and bringing (S4) a surface (21) of the component facing the flexible foil into contact with the alignment liquid in the at least one liquid confinement subzone and releasing (S5) the component (20).

Abstract: A device module (100) and method for connection to a textile fabric (50) with electrically conductive threads (51, 52) to provide a fabric layer assembly (150). The device module (100) comprises a flexible foil (10) and a thermoplastic layer (20) to enable a mechanical connection (M) between the flexible foil (10) and the textile fabric (50). The device module (100) has an outer circumference (C) comprising inward notches (N1,N2) configured as anchor points for respective conductive threads (51, 52) for holding and guiding the conductive threads (51,52) over and in contact with the respective conductive areas (11, 12) for providing the respective electrical connections (E1,E2) while the mechanical connection (M) by the thermoplastic layer (20) is established.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for assembling a component with a flexible foil, as well as assembled product A method is provided for assembling a component (20) with a flexible foil (10). The method comprising the steps of —providing (SI) a flexible foil (10) having a first side (11) with at least one liquid confinement zone (12) and at least one liquid confinement subzone (13) enclosed by the liquid confinement zone, —depositing (S2) an alignment liquid (30) in the at least one liquid confinement subzone (13), —moving (S3) the component (20) towards the liquid confinement zone, and bringing (S4) a surface (21) of the component facing the flexible foil into contact with the alignment liquid in the at least one liquid confinement subzone and releasing (S5) the component (20).

Abstract: An assembly of a plurality of tiles (1) with a carrier (40), wherein the tiles (1) comprise a foil (20) with an electro-physical transducer (10) and electrical connectors (24, 28) to said transducer. The tiles are mechanically and electrically coupled to the carrier, and the tiles overlay according to a fish scale pattern.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a submount for mechanically and electrically coupling an electronic component to a carrier. The submount has a mounting portion for mounting the submount to the carrier and has attachment portions for holding the electronic component. The submount further has primary electric contacts for cooperation with respective electrical conductors in the carrier, and secondary electric contacts for cooperation with respective electric contacts of the electronic component. The secondary electric contacts are electrically connected to primary electric contacts. The attachment portions are coupled to the mounting portion by respective extension portions that are laterally stretchable in a plane defined by the mounting portion to allow a displacement of the attachment portions in a direction away from the mounting portion.

Abstract: An assembly of a plurality of tiles (1) with a carrier (40). The tiles (1) comprise a foil (20) with an electro-physical transducer (10) and electrical connectors (24, 28) to said transducer. The tiles are mechanically and electrically coupled to the carrier in a connection portion (1c) of said tiles.

Abstract: An assembly is provided of an electro-physical transducer (10) on a flexible foil (20) with a carrier (40). The flexible foil (20) has a first main surface (22) provided with at least a first electrically conductive track (24) connected to the electro-physical transducer and opposite said first main surface a second main surface (23) facing towards the carrier. At least a first incision (25a) extends through the flexible foil alongside said at least a first electrically conductive track, therewith defining a strip shaped portion (27) of the flexible foil that carries a portion of the at least a first electrically conductive track. The at least a first electrically conductive track is electrically connected to an electrical conductor (421) of the carrier, and the flexible foil is attached to the carrier with its strip shaped portion.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a submount for mechanically and electrically coupling an electronic component to a carrier. The submount has a mounting portion for mounting the submount to the carrier and has attachment portions for holding the electronic component. The submount further has primary electric contacts for cooperation with respective electrical conductors in the carrier, and secondary electric contacts for cooperation with respective electric contacts of the electronic component. The secondary electric contacts are electrically connected to primary electric contacts. The attachment portions are coupled to the mounting portion by respective extension portions that are laterally stretchable in a plane defined by the mounting portion to allow a displacement of the attachment portions in a direction away from the mounting portion.

Abstract: An assembly is provided of an electro-physical transducer (10) on a flexible foil (20) with a carrier (40). The flexible foil (20) has a first main surface (22) provided with at least a first electrically conductive track (24) connected to the electro-physical transducer and opposite said first main surface a second main surface (23) facing towards the carrier. At least a first incision (25a) extends through the flexible foil alongside said at least a first electrically conductive track, therewith defining a strip shaped portion (27) of the flexible foil that carries a portion of the at least a first electrically conductive track. The at least a first electrically conductive track is electrically connected to an electrical conductor (421) of the carrier, and the flexible foil is attached to the carrier with its strip shaped portion.

Abstract: An assembly of a plurality of tiles (1) with a carrier (40). The tiles (1) comprise a foil (20) with an electro-physical transducer (10) and electrical connectors (24, 28) to said transducer. The tiles are mechanically and electrically coupled to the carrier in a connection portion (1c) of said tiles.

Abstract: An assembly of a plurality of tiles (1) with a carrier (40), wherein the tiles (1) comprise a foil (20) with an electro-physical transducer (10) and electrical connectors (24, 28) to said transducer. The tiles are mechanically and electrically coupled to the carrier, and the tiles overlay according to a fish scale pattern.

Abstract: A device is described for curing patterns of a substance at a surface of a foil. The device a carrier facility for carrying the foil within an object plane, a photon radiation source arranged at a first side of the object plane for emitting photon radiation in a wavelength range for which the foil is transparent, and a first and a second concave reflective surface arranged at mutually opposite sides of the object plane for mapping photon radiation emitted by the photon radiation source into the object plane. Therein the photon radiation source is arranged between the first concave reflecting surface and the object-plane. The photon radiation of the photon radiation source is concentrated into the object plane by the first and the second concave reflective surface.

Abstract: A device 220 is described for curing patterns of a substance at a surface of a foil 210. The device comprises: a carrier facility 236, 238 for carrying the foil 210 within an object plane O, a photon radiation source 240 arranged at a first side of the object plane for emitting photon radiation in a wavelength range for which the foil is transparent, a first and a second concave reflective surface 252, 254 arranged at mutually opposite sides of the object plane O, for mapping photon radiation emitted by the photon radiation source 240 into the object plane. Therein the photon radiation source 240 is arranged between the first concave reflecting surface and the object-plane. The photon radiation of the photon radiation source is concentrated into the object plane by the first and the second concave reflective surface 52, 54; 152, 154; 252, 254; 352, 354.