Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electromechanical structure, includes producing conductors and/or graphics on a substantially flat film, attaching electronic elements on the said film in relation to the desired three-dimensional shape of the film, forming the said film housing the electronic elements into a substantially three-dimensional shape, and using the substantially three-dimensional film as an insert in an injection molding process by molding substantially on said film, wherein a preferred layer of material is attached on the surface of the film. A corresponding arrangement for carrying out the method is also presented.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer structure for an electronic device includes obtaining a flexible substrate film; printing a number of conductor traces on the flexible substrate film; providing a number of electronic components on a first surface area of the flexible substrate film, wherein the flexible substrate film further includes a second surface area adjacent to the first surface area; molding first thermoplastic material on the number of electronic components and the related first surface area of the flexible substrate film accommodating the components; and molding second thermoplastic material on the adjacent second surface area and on at least part of the first surface area, wherein the first thermoplastic material exhibits a first elasticity and the second thermoplastic material exhibits a second, different elasticity.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayer structure, includes obtaining a substrate film for accommodating electronics, providing, preferably at least in part by printed electronics technology, a number of conductive traces, and optionally electronic components, at least on a first side of the substrate film to establish a predetermined circuit design, providing a connector element to said substrate film to electrically connect to the circuit, wherein the substrate film is arranged with at least one hole, preferably through hole, substantially matching the location of the connector element so that a number of electrically conductive contact members of the connector element are accessible from a second, opposite side of the substrate film via said at least one hole, and molding thermoplastic material on said first side of the substrate film and said connector element to substantially cover the established circuit and the side of the connector element facing the material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a strain gauge device and a strain gauge device are presented. The method includes obtaining a first substrate, preferably a first formable substrate film for accommodating electronic components, printing by a printed electronics method, such as by screen printing or inkjet printing, a strain gauge on the first substrate, and molding, preferably by utilizing injection molding, a molded material layer embedding the strain gauge. The strain gauge device may comprise two, preferably formable, substrate films between which the strain gauge and the molded material layer may be arranged.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying out a manufacturing method of an electromechanical structure apparatus includes an entity for producing conductors on a flat film, an entity for attaching electronic elements at locations on the flat film in relation to the desired three-dimensional shape of the flat film, the electronic elements including a number of SMT components, the locations of the electronic elements on the flat film selected such that the locations omit substantial deformation during subsequent 3D forming of the flat film, an entity for forming the flat film into a three-dimensional film and an entity for injection molding.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic assembly and electronic assemblies are presented. The method includes obtaining a substrate film for accommodating electronics, providing at least an electrical contact pad to the substrate film, coupling an electrically conductive member to the electrical contact pad, and molding, such as injection molding, a material layer onto the substrate film to embed the elastic electrically conductive member utilizing a mold structure defining a cavity for molding. The elastic electrically conductive member is arranged to extend during the molding from the electrical contact pad through the cavity to be in contact with an element on a different side of the cavity with respect to the electrical contact pad for maintaining at least a part of the elastic electrically conductive member accessible after the molding to provide an electrical connection through the material layer to the electrical contact pad.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic assembly and electronic assemblies are presented. The method includes obtaining a substrate film for accommodating electronics, providing at least an electrical contact pad to the substrate film, coupling an electrically conductive member to the electrical contact pad, and molding, such as injection molding, a material layer onto the substrate film to embed the elastic electrically conductive member utilizing a mold structure defining a cavity for molding. The elastic electrically conductive member is arranged to extend during the molding from the electrical contact pad through the cavity to be in contact with an element on a different side of the cavity with respect to the electrical contact pad for maintaining at least a part of the elastic electrically conductive member accessible after the molding to provide an electrical connection through the material layer to the electrical contact pad.

Abstract: A method, for manufacturing an electronic assembly, such as an antenna or a capacitive sensing device or a coupled inductor, comprising at least a first electrically conductive element and a second electrically conductive element is presented. The method comprises obtaining said electrically conductive elements, such as patch elements, arranging said electrically conductive elements, such as inside of a cavity defined by a mold structure, at a pre-defined distance from each other for establishing an electromagnetic coupling between said electrically conductive elements, and molding, such as injection molding, a molding material layer at least between said electrically conductive elements, wherein the molding material layer has a thickness between said electrically conductive elements defined by the pre-defined distance. In addition, electronic assemblies, antennas, capacitive sensing devices and coupled inductors are presented.

Abstract: A multilayer structure for an electronic device, includes a flexible substrate film (202, 502) for accommodating electronics, a number of electronic components (308, 508) provided on a first surface area (401A, 501A) of the film, the film also including a second surface area adjacent (401B, 501B) to the first surface area, and a number of conductive traces (412, 512) printed on the substrate film for electrically connecting electronic components together, wherein the number of electronic components and the related first surface area of the substrate accommodating the components have been overmolded with first thermoplastic material (306, 506), the adjacent second surface area and at least part of the first area being overmolded with second thermoplastic material so that at least part of the electronic components and the first thermoplastic material thereon are substantially embedded between the substrate film and second thermoplastic material. A corresponding method of manufacture is presented.

Abstract: A multilayer structure for an electronic device having a flexible substrate film (202) for accommodating electronics (204); at least one electronic component (204) provided on said substrate film (202); and a number of conductive traces (206) provided on said substrate film (202) for electrically powering and/or connecting electronics including said at least one electronic component (204), wherein at least one preferably thermoformed cover (210) is attached to said substrate film (202) on top of said at least one electronic component (204), the at least one thermoformed cover (210) and the substrate film (202) accommodating the electronics (204) being overmolded with thermoplastic material (208). The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a multilayer structure for an electronic device.

Abstract: Multilayer structure, including a substrate film having a first and second opposite side, said substrate film including electrically insulating material, conductive traces on the first side of the substrate film for establishing a predetermined circuit design, a connector element laid upon the first side of, said substrate film, one side of the connector element facing the structure internals and the other, opposite side facing the environment on the second side of the substrate film including a number of electrically conductive contact members electrically connected to the circuit on the first side of the substrate film and configured to contact one or more electrical contact members of an external element responsive to mating the external element with the connector element, and a plastic layer molded onto the substrate film and the connector element so as to cover said one side of the connector element and the circuit.

Abstract: A multilayer structure for an electronic device including a flexible substrate film for accommodating electronics; at least one electronic component provided on the substrate film; and a number of conductive traces provided on the substrate film for electrically powering and/or connecting electronics including the at least one electronic component, wherein at least one preferably thermoformed cover is attached to the substrate film on top of the at least one electronic component, the at least one thermoformed cover and the substrate film accommodating the electronics being overmolded with thermoplastic material. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a multilayer structure for an electronic device.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing an electromechanical structure, comprising: producing conductors and/or graphics on a substantially flat film 106, attaching electronic elements on the said film 108 in relation to the desired three-dimensional shape of the film, forming the said film housing the electronic elements into a substantially three-dimensional shape 110, using the substantially three-dimensional film as an insert in an injection molding process by molding substantially on said film 112, wherein a preferred layer of material is attached on the surface of the film, creating an electromechanical structure. A corresponding arrangement for carrying out said method is also presented.

Abstract: A composite laminate assembly for an electronic device provides integrated backlighting for one or more indicator shapes defined by the assembly. The assembly includes a substantially opaque cover member to obscure at least parts of the electronic device. Translucent indicator structures in the cover member define respective indicator shapes to allow backlighting to pass through the cover member. An optical matrix layer of an optically conductive material is attached to an inner face of the cover member, with a plurality of lighting devices embedded in the optical matrix layer and laterally offset from associated indicator structures. The plurality of lighting devices may be connected to an electric circuit carried on the inner face of the cover member.

Abstract: A composite laminate assembly for an electronic device provides integrated backlighting for one or more indicator shapes defined by the assembly. The assembly includes a substantially opaque cover member to obscure at least parts of the electronic device. Translucent indicator structures in the cover member define respective indicator shapes to allow backlighting to pass through the cover member. An optical matrix layer of an optically conductive material is attached to an inner face of the cover member, with a plurality of lighting devices embedded in the optical matrix layer and laterally offset from associated indicator structures. The plurality of lighting devices may be connected to an electric circuit carried on the inner face of the cover member.

Abstract: A multilayer structure, includes a flexible substrate film having a first side and opposite second side, a number of conductive traces, optionally defining contact pads and/or conductors, preferably printed on the first side for establishing a desired predetermined circuit design, plastic layer molded onto the first side so as to enclose the circuit between the plastic layer and the first side, and a preferably flexible connector for providing external electrical connection to the embedded circuit on the first side from the second, opposite side, one end of the connector being attached to a predetermined contact area on the first side, the other end being located on the second side for coupling with an external element, the intermediate portion connecting the two ends being fed through an opening in the substrate, wherein the opening extending through the thickness of the film is dimensioned to accommodate the connector without substantial additional clearance.

Abstract: A multilayer structure (200) including a preferably flexible substrate film (102) capable of accommodating electronics (106, 108), such as conductive traces and optionally electronic components such as SMDs (surface-mount device), on a first side thereof, the film having the first side and a second side, and a plastic layer (204) molded onto the first side of the substrate and protruding at one or more locations (114, 114B) through the substrate onto the second side, forming one or more protrusions (218) on the second side having a predetermined function. A corresponding method of manufacture is presented.

Abstract: Multilayer structure (200) for electronic devices, including a flexible substrate film (102) for accommodating electronics, a number of electrical elements (204, 206) provided to the flexible substrate film, preferably by element of printed electronics and/or surface mounting, a protective layer (104) laminated onto at least first surface of the substrate film, the protective layer being configured to mask perceivable physical deviation of the substrate, such as uneven surface profile or coloring, substantially at the location of the number of elements, from outside perception, optionally visual perception and/or tactile inspection taking place via the protective layer, and plastic layer (106) molded over at least second surface of the substrate film opposite to the first surface. A corresponding method of manufacture is presented.

Abstract: A multilayer structure (200) including a preferably flexible substrate film (102) capable of accommodating electronics (106, 108), such as conductive traces and optionally electronic components such as SMDs (surface-mount device), on a first side thereof, the film having the first side and a second side, and a plastic layer (204) molded onto the first side of the substrate and protruding at one or more locations (114, 114B) through the substrate onto the second side, forming one or more protrusions (218) on the second side having a predetermined function. A corresponding method of manufacture is presented.

Abstract: A multilayer structure, includes a flexible substrate film having a first side and opposite second side, a number of conductive traces, optionally defining contact pads and/or conductors, preferably printed on the first side for establishing a desired predetermined circuit design, plastic layer molded onto the first side so as to enclose the circuit between the plastic layer and the first side, and a preferably flexible connector for providing external electrical connection to the embedded circuit on the first side from the second, opposite side, one end of the connector being attached to a predetermined contact area on the first side, the other end being located on the second side for coupling with an external element, the intermediate portion connecting the two ends being fed through an opening in the substrate, wherein the opening extending through the thickness of the film is dimensioned to accommodate the connector without substantial additional clearance.