Method of fabricating cards each comprising an electronic module and intermediate products
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- 1Zastrzeżenia patentowe 1. Sposób wytwarzania co najmniej jednej karty, która zawiera moduł elektroniczny (2;2A;2B;3), przy czym sposób ten przewiduje użycie ramki (14) albo płyty (18;18A;18B;70) mającej co najmniej jeden przelotowy otwór (16;16A;16B;71), w który wprowadza się moduł elektroniczny, jak i użycie substancji wypełniającej (60) aby wypełnić pozostałą przestrzeń w wymienionym co najmniej jednym przelotowym otworze, przy czym sposób ten jest znamienny tym, że co najmniej jedna część (20, 21;20A, 21A;20B, 21B;20C, 21C;85) obwodowego rejonu wymienionego co najmniej jednego otworu zostaje odkształcona albo zgnieciona przez przyłożenie nacisku, umiejscowionego na co najmniej tej części obwodowego rejonu, na wymienionej ramce albo wymienionej płycie, w taki sposób, aby miejscowo zmniejszyć grubość wymienionej ramki albo wymienionej płyty co najmniej w tej części obwodowego rejonu, i tym, że wymieniony moduł elektroniczny EP 2 036 007 B1 zostaje dodany naprzeciw wymienionego co najmniej jednego otworu w taki sposób, aby co najmniej jedna strefa (30, 31;30A, 31A;30B, 31B;30C, 31C) tego modułu elektronicznego nakładała się na wymienioną co najmniej jedną część obwodowego rejonu, i tym, że ustanowione jest materiałowe połączenie między co najmniej tą częścią obwodowego rejonu wymienionej ramki albo wymienionej płyty i wymienioną co najmniej jedną strefą wymienionego modułu elektronicznego przed dodaniem wymienionej substancji wypełniającej (60) w późniejszym etapie sposobu.
- 2Sposób według zastrzeżenia 1, znamienny tym, że wymieniony przyłożony miejscowo nacisk wykonuje się za pomocą prasy (72) przed dodaniem co najmniej jednego modułu elektronicznego naprzeciw wymienionego co najmniej jednego otworu, przy czym wymieniona co najmniej jedna część odkształcona albo zgnieciona wyznacza co najmniej jeden stopień (74, 76), na którym jest następnie umieszczana wymieniona co najmniej jedna strefa modułu elektronicznego.
- 3Sposób według zastrzeżenia 1, znamienny tym, że dodanie wymienionego modułu elektronicznego naprzeciw wymienionego co najmniej jednego odpowiedniego otworu przeprowadza się przed wymienionym przyłożeniem miejscowego nacisku, przy czym wymieniona co najmniej jedna strefa modułu elektronicznego zostaje następnie dociśnięta do wymienionej co najmniej jednej części wymienionego obwodowego rejonu w taki sposób, aby zgnieść lub odkształcić tę co najmniej jedną część i w ten sposób wprowadzić wymieniony moduł elektroniczny co najmniej nieco głębiej w wymieniony co najmniej jeden otwór.
- 4Sposób wytwarzania według któregokolwiek z poprzednich zastrzeżeń, znamienny tym, że wymieniony moduł elektroniczny zawiera element wyświetlacza elektronicznego (6).
- 5Sposób według któregokolwiek z poprzednich zastrzeżeń, znamienny tym, że wymienione przyłożenie miejscowego nacisku przeprowadza się bez miejscowego dopływu ciepła na wymienionej co najmniej jednej części obwodowego rejonu wymienionej ramki albo wymienionej płyty.
- 6Sposób według zastrzeżenia 5, znamienny tym, że wymienione przyłożenie miejscowego nacisku przeprowadza się zasadniczo w temperaturze pokojowej.
- 7Sposób wytwarzania według któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 1 do 4, znamienny tym, że wymienione odkształcenie wymienionej części obwodowego rejonu wymienionego co najmniej jednego otworu otrzymuje się przez miejscowe ściskanie na gorąco.
- 8Sposób wytwarzania według któregokolwiek z poprzednich zastrzeżeń, znamienny tym, że co najmniej jedna wymieniona strefa albo jedna wymieniona część obwodowego rejonu wymienionego co najmniej jednego otworu powlekana jest klejem (78), przed połączeniem wymienionego modułu elektronicznego z wymienioną ramką albo wymienioną płytą, aby utworzyć warstwę klejącą między tą strefą i odpowiednią częścią.
- 9Sposób wytwarzania według któregokolwiek z poprzednich zastrzeżeń, i w którym wymieniony moduł elektroniczny umieszcza się tylko w jednym otworze, przy czym ten otwór ma pierwsze wymiary i pierwszy zarys, a ten moduł elektroniczny ma drugie wymiary i drugi zarys, znamienny tym, że wymienione pierwsze wymiary i wymieniony pierwszy zarys tego otworu i wymienione drugie wymiary i wymieniony drugi zarys tego modułu elektronicznego przewidziano w taki sposób, aby co najmniej dwie odrębne strefy wymienionej krawędzi modułu elektronicznego nakładały się na tyle odpowiednich części wymienionego obwodowego rejonu otworu, przy czym na te odpowiednie części przykłada się miejscowy nacisk, a każda ze stref i część, która jej odpowiada, tworzy sztywne połączenie między modułem elektronicznym a ramką albo płytą po połączeniu tych dwóch elementów. EP 2 036 007 B1
- 10Sposób według zastrzeżenia 9, znamienny tym, że wymieniona co najmniej jedna część obwodowego rejonu utworzona jest z występu (20, 21) względem ogólnego zarysu wymienionego co najmniej jednego otworu.
- 11Sposób według zastrzeżenia 9, znamienny tym, że wymieniona co najmniej jedna część obwodowego rejonu utworzona jest ze ściętego kąta wymienionego otworu albo z wystającej części narożnikowej (20B, 21B) względem ogólnego zarysu tego otworu.
- 12Sposób według któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 9 do 11, znamienny tym, że wymieniona co najmniej jedna strefa krawędzi wymienionego modułu elektronicznego utworzona jest z występu (30A, 31A) względem ogólnego zarysu zewnętrznego tego modułu elektronicznego.
- 13Sposób według któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 9 do 12, znamienny tym, że wymienione pierwsze wymiary, wymieniony pierwszy zarys, wymienione drugie wymiary i wymieniony drugi zarys przewidziano w taki sposób, aby między wymienionym modułem elektronicznym a wymienionym otworem pozostawała szczelina (48) wzdłuż większej części wymienionej krawędzi tego modułu elektronicznego.
- 14Sposób według któregokolwiek z poprzednich zastrzeżeń, znamienny tym, że grubość wymienionej ramki albo wymienionej płyty przewidziano jako zasadniczo identyczną z maksymalną wysokością wymienionego modułu elektronicznego, przy czym ten moduł elektroniczny umieszczony jest w wymienionym co najmniej jednym otworze w taki sposób, aby znajdował się zasadniczo w całości między płaszczyzną dolną a płaszczyzną górną wyznaczoną przez wymienioną ramkę albo wymienioną płytę.
- 15Sposób według któregokolwiek z poprzednich zastrzeżeń, znamienny tym, że dodaje się żywicę (60) aby utworzyć warstwę zawierającą wymienioną ramkę albo wymienioną płytę i wymieniony moduł elektroniczny każdej karty.
- 16Sposób według zastrzeżenia 15, znamienny tym, że wymienioną substancję wypełniającą stanowi wymieniona żywica.
- 17Sposób według zastrzeżenia 15 albo 16, znamienny tym, że powierzchnia dolna i powierzchnia górna wymienionej ramki albo wymienionej płyty są pokryte wymienioną żywicą.
- 18Sposób według któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 15 do 17, znamienny tym, że otrzymany produkt stanowi produkt pośredni mający stronę dolną i stronę górną, które są zasadniczo płaskie.
- 19Sposób według zastrzeżenia 17, znamienny tym, że na dwóch stronach wymienionej otwartej płyty połączonej z modułami elektronicznymi i z wymienioną żywicą, która jest wówczas w stanie lepkim nakłada się co najmniej dwie stałe warstwy, przy czym każda otrzymana karta po utwardzeniu wymienionej żywicy ma w ten sposób dwie warstwy zewnętrzne.
- 20Sposób według zastrzeżenia 4 i któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 15 do 19, znamienny tym, że wymieniona żywica pokrywa wymieniony element wyświetlacza i tym, że przewidziano ją jako przezroczystą.
- 21Zestaw dla sposobu wytwarzania kart, który jest najpierw formowany i następnie pokrywany co najmniej częściowo substancją wypełniającą albo żywicą, tak że tworzy z tą substancją wypełniającą albo tą żywicą warstwę kart, przy czym zestaw ten jest znamienny tym, że utworzony jest z płyty (18;18A;18B;70) mającej jeden albo kilka przelotowych otworów (16;16A;16B;71), jeden albo kilka modułów elektronicznych (2;2A;2B;3) umieszczonych w tym albo tych otworze(rach), z których każdy ma pozostałą przestrzeń otwartą na co najmniej jedną stronę wymienionej płyty, przy czym każdy moduł elektroniczny ma co najmniej jedną strefę (30, 31;30A, 31A;308, 31B;30C, 31C) nakładającą się i umocowaną na co najmniej jednej części (20, 21;20A, 21A;20B, 21B;20C, 21C;85) obwodowego rejonu odpowiedniego otworu płyty, zaś wymieniona co najmniej jedna strefa i wymieniona co najmniej jedna część tworzą wspólnie w ten sposób EP 2 036 007 B1 materiałowe połączenie między tym modułem elektronicznym a wymienioną płytą, i tym, że wymieniony co najmniej jeden rejon obwodowy każdego otworu ma wysokość mniejszą od grubości wymienionej płyty.
- 22Zestaw według zastrzeżenia 21, znamienny tym, że każdy otwór wymienionej płyty ma pierwsze wymiary i pierwszy zarys, a każdy moduł elektroniczny ma drugie wymiary i drugi zarys, które przewidziano w taki sposób, aby co najmniej dwie odrębne strefy krawędzi tego modułu elektronicznego nakładały się na co najmniej dwie odpowiednie części wymienionego obwodowego rejonu odpowiedniego otworu, przy czym każda strefa i odpowiednia część tworzą razem materiałowe połączenie między tym modułem elektronicznym a wymienioną płytą i zapewniają w ten sposób pozycjonowanie modułu elektronicznego względem wymienionej płyty, i tym, że, znajduje się między wymienionymi materiałowymi połączeniami przewidziano szczelinę (48), znajdującą się wzdłuż krawędzi każdego modułu elektronicznego.
- 23Zestaw według zastrzeżenia 22, znamienny tym, że wymieniona szczelina (48) przewidziana jest wzdłuż większej części wymienionej krawędzi każdego modułu elektronicznego.
- 24Zestaw według któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 21 do 23, znamienny tym, że między wymienioną co najmniej jedną strefą każdego modułu elektronicznego i wymienioną co najmniej jedną odpowiednią częścią obwodowego rejonu odpowiedniego otworu wymienionej płyty umieszczona jest warstwa kleju (78), przy czym ta warstwa kleju stanowi przyczepny łącznik.
- 25Zestaw według któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 21 do 24, znamienny tym, że grubość wymienionej płyty przewidziano jako zasadniczo identyczną z maksymalną wysokością modułu albo modułów elektronicznych, przy czym każdy moduł jest zasadniczo w całości umieszczony w odpowiednim otworze wymienionej płyty.
- 26Produkt pośredni dla sposobu wytwarzania kart, w którym tworzy on warstwę środkową tych kart, przy czym ten produkt pośredni jest znamienny tym, że utworzony jest z zestawu według zastrzeżenia 21 i z substancji wypełniającej (60), która wypełnia pozostałą przestrzeń w każdym otworze.
- 27Produkt pośredni według zastrzeżenia 26, znamienny tym, że każdy otwór ma pierwsze wymiary i pierwszy zarys, a każdy moduł elektroniczny ma drugie wymiary i drugi zarys, które przewidziano w taki sposób, aby co najmniej dwie odrębne strefy wymienionej krawędzi tego modułu elektronicznego nakładały się na co najmniej dwie odpowiednie części wymienionego obwodowego rejonu odpowiedniego otworu, przy czym każda strefa i odpowiednia część tworzą razem materiałowe połączenie między tym modułem elektronicznym a wymienioną płytą i zapewniają dokładne pozycjonowanie modułu elektronicznego względem wymienionej płyty, i tym, że szczelina (48), znajdująca się wzdłuż krawędzi każdego modułu elektronicznego, znajduje się między wymienionymi materiałowymi połączeniami, przy czym ta szczelina wypełniona jest wymienioną substancją wypełniającą (60).
- 28Produkt pośredni według zastrzeżenia 27, znamienny tym, że wymieniona szczelina (48) przewidziana jest wzdłuż większej części wymienionej krawędzi każdego modułu elektronicznego.
- 29Produkt pośredni według któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 26 do 28, znamienny tym, że między wymienioną co najmniej jedną strefą każdego modułu elektronicznego i wymienioną co najmniej jedną odpowiednią częścią obwodowego rejonu odpowiedniego otworu wymienionej płyty umieszczona jest warstwa kleju, przy czym ta warstwa kleju stanowi przyczepny łącznik.
- 30Produkt pośredni według któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 26 do 29, znamienny tym, że grubość wymienionej płyty przewidziano zasadniczo jako identyczną z maksymalną wysokością modułu albo modułów elektronicznych, przy czym każdy moduł jest zasadniczo w całości umieszczony w odpowiednim otworze wymienionej płyty. EP 2 036 007 B1
- 31Produkt pośredni według któregokolwiek z zastrzeżeń od 26 do 30, znamienny tym, że wymienioną substancję wypełniającą (60) stanowi żywica mocno przywierająca do tworzyw PVC, przy czym ta żywica pokrywa również stronę dolną i stronę górną wymienionej płyty. EP 2 036 007 B1 EP 2 036 007 B1 EP 2 036 007 B1 EP 2 036 007 B1 EP 2 036 007 B1 EP 2 036 007 B1 EP 2 036 007 B1 EP 2 036 007 B1 EP 2 036 007 B1 ODNOŚNIKI CYTOWANE W OPISIE Poniższa lista odnośników cytowanych przez zgłaszającego ma na celu wyłącznie pomoc dla czytającego i nie stanowi części dokumentu patentu europejskiego. Pomimo, że dołożono największej staranności przy jej tworzeniu, nie można wykluczyć błędów lub przeoczeń i EUP nie ponosi żadnej odpowiedzialności w tym względzie. Dokumenty patentowe cytowane w opisie • EP 0367600 B1 [0003] • DE 102005007852 [0006] • WO 2006112691 A [0007] • FR 2624364 [0007] • EP 0367600 A [0007] • GB 2253336 A [0007] • FR 2686007 [0007] • EP 0749713 A [0007] • DE 4240429 [0007] • EP 0651963 A [0007] • FR 2726988 [0007] • DE 4439252 [0007] • FR 2132310 [0007] • FR 2513106 [0007] • FR 2487661 [0007] • DE 3529053 [0007] • FR 2535597 [0007] • WO 2007041954 A [0007] • DE 3529204 [0007] • DE 3719962 [0007] • FR 2685186 [0007] • DE 3241606 [0007] • US 4545296 A [0007]
Independent claims31
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[0001] The present invention relates to a method for producing cards, each of which comprises an electronic module, in particular an electronic module comprising an electronic display. Preferably, the card obtained by the method of the invention is a bank type card, in particular in accordance with the ISO standard. However, the present invention can also be applied to electronic cards with a general outline other than rectangular, especially circular. The present invention also relates to intermediates obtained as part of the process of the invention.
[0002] Electronic cards or integrated circuit cards have developed quite recently. Initially, the electronic cards were made of a card body containing a module with resistive contacts placed in a cutout of this card body. The contact card is described in US 4,990,759. This card comprises a body formed of several layers of laminated plastic and having a cavity essentially the size of an electronic module with contacts on the top side. In order to avoid the module falling out when the card is bent, it is provided that the cover layer, suitably made of plastic pushed out after insertion of the module, partially covers the edge of this electronic module. Another contact card is described in document EP 789 323. The electronic module contains on one hand a flat surface equipped with electronic contacts and on the other hand an electronic system protected by a protective body. The card body includes a recess, the dimensions of which are smaller than the dimensions of the module and in particular the dimensions of the protective body. The card body can be made of one layer having a blind recess or of two layers, the first having a hole and the other having a constant thickness. The electronic module, card body and both outer films are placed in the press with the module opposite the recess or hole. The electronic module is then pressed hot into the recess or hole, which deforms and enlarges to adhere to the contour of the electronic module, and the plastic layers are laminated together. The card is therefore ready. It is noted that when starting the press, excess material of the card body shifts sideways due to the fact that the volume of the electronic module is larger than the recess or hole.
[0003] US 5,272,374 describes a method for producing a card with external resistive contacts, in which it is envisaged to provide a peripheral frame having a secondary frame inside, the opening of which matches the dimensions of the electronic module. The method includes the steps of placing the peripheral frame in the bottom shell, then placing the electronic module in the secondary frame in such a way that the resistive contacts are in contact with the inner surface of the bottom shell, then adding the upper shell on the bottom shell to form the mold, and finally injecting the plastic in the perimeter frame hole, this plastic covering the back of the electronic module.
[0004] With the development of technology, contactless cards have been implemented, i.e. cards comprising a transponder formed from an electronic circuit connected to the antenna. As the electronic card develops, other electronic components that allow other functions are being sought to be integrated. By way of example, cards comprising a user-operated switch and an electronic display are disclosed. Such cards generally require a solution with relatively large batteries or photovoltaic power supplies. To integrate these various elements into one card, it is generally envisaged to combine them into at least one electronic module containing a carrier on the surface of which the various electronic components intended are arranged. Schematic
An example of such a module is shown in figure 1. Module 2 comprises an integrated circuit 4 connected to an electronic display 6, a battery 8 and an actuator 10 arranged on a carrier 12 forming a PCB coupling these various elements. In order to limit the thickness of these modules, it can in particular be provided that the battery and / or display are located on the perimeter of the carrier 12 or in its cutouts.
[0005] The integration of an electronic module in the card that takes up a relatively large amount of space and is made of various elements of variable shapes and dimensions is not easy to implement. Furthermore, the integration of a digital display in particular, which must be precisely positioned in the card to be produced, creates an additional problem which the present invention proposes to solve.
[0006] Patent EP 0 570 784 describes, in a given application method, a method for producing contactless cards containing an electronic kit, in particular a transponder, which is placed in the main opening of the setting frame. According to this method of application, the transponder and the setting frame are embedded in a binder that can be added in the form of a viscous liquid, especially resin. The setting frame in EP 0 570 784 serves only to limit the internal zone for the transponder, made up of an integrated circuit and coil, inside the card. Well, when applying pressure to various elements and the binder to open the card, the transponder is kept in the inner zone while the binder, in its unhardened state, has the ability to spread to form a layer passing through the manufactured card. One skilled in the art finds in this patent application a method enabling the incorporation into a compact and flat card of an electronic module occupying a relatively large space and in a complex form. However, the electronic module positioned in the setting frame as described in this document often undergoes slight displacement during card formation. In essence, this document does not disclose holding the transponder in an exact and specific position within the hole of the setting frame. One skilled in the art could probably think about reducing the dimensions of the main opening and adjust them to the dimensions of the electronic module, in particular to the external outline of the module. However, manufacturing tolerances must be taken into account, since a too close fit cannot be assumed. In addition, depending on how the electronic modules are manufactured, the arrangement of the various components on the support may also be slightly different. Well, for example, the digital display 6 is placed on the surface of the PCB or on its perimeter in a position that may vary slightly. Meanwhile, in order to receive a good quality card, it is necessary to be able to accurately position this digital display relative to the external outline of the card being manufactured. This is especially important when it is envisaged to place a transparent window adapted to the dimensions of the digital display above the latter to allow the user to read.
[0007] This problem of positioning the electronic module relative to the outer card outline is another problem associated with adding the electronic module inside the card making installation. It is noted that electronic cards are generally made in batches, i.e. several cards are produced simultaneously in the form of a board containing a plurality of electronic modules. Then, each card is separated from the resulting board in the cutting step as described in document EP 0 570 784. As part of this last disclosure, the transponder remains free relative to the setting frame until the card is formed. This requires caution in manipulating the various added elements to form the card in such a way as to ensure that the transponders remain in the appropriate holes of the structure to be positioned until the press starts.
[0008] The present invention therefore also proposes to answer the latter problem identified in the context of the present invention in such a way as to simplify the addition of electronic modules
EP 2 036 007 B1 while guaranteeing the retention of these electronic modules in the structure openings for alignment and simplifying the joining of various components and materials for card production.
[0009] The present invention generally relates to a method for producing at least one card containing an electronic module, the method comprising adding a frame or plate having at least one opening to receive at least this electronic module. This method is characterized in that at least part of the peripheral region of said at least one opening is deformed or crushed by applying pressure located at least in that part of the peripheral region on said frame or said plate in such a way as to reduce the thickness of said frame or said plate at least in this part of the peripheral region, including that said electronic module is added opposite said at least one opening in such a way that at least one zone of this electronic module overlaps said at least one part of the peripheral region, and that a material connection is established between at least that part of the peripheral region of said frame or said plate and said at least one zone of said electronic module before adding resin on at least one side of the electronic module at a later stage of the process.
[0010] It is noted that the card obtained by the method of the invention may have several independent or electrically connected electronic units, which may be located in one hole of the frame or in several holes of one plate during the manufacturing process. In particular, the first unit is a digital display, the second unit is an electronic circuit and the third unit is a battery. These units can be placed on one carrier and together form one module. However, some components may have their own carrier or form a separate unit connected to other components only by wires or clamps of the electrical connection. The various components or units of the electronic module may be without a lagging or in a separate lagging, or have a common lagging.
[0011] It is noted that the resin can be added in various forms and in various states. The term "resin" should be understood in a broad sense, including various known adhesives, PVC and polyurethane resins or other resins available to the skilled person.
[0012] In the first main embodiment, the method of the invention is characterized in that said local application of pressure is carried out by means of a tool or press before adding said electronic module opposite said at least one suitable hole, said at least one deformed or crushed a part designates at least one degree, in which said at least one zone of the electronic module is then placed.
[0013] In a second main embodiment, the method according to the invention is characterized in that the addition of said electronic module opposite said at least one corresponding opening is carried out before said application of local pressure, wherein said at least one zone of the electronic module is then pressed against said at least one part of said peripheral region in such a way to crush or deform this at least one part and thus insert said electronic module at least slightly deeper into said at least one hole.
[0014] Parts of said peripheral region of the frame or plate intended for deformation or crushing may be made of different materials and have different structures. It is possible to provide classic PVC or softer PVC, which will deform more easily under the specified pressure.
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It is also possible to provide for compressible material, for example synthetic or slightly porous natural material, which will be locally crushed by said applied pressure.
[0015] In one particular variant, the electronic module or set of electrically connected electronic modules is placed in several holes separated by a bridge or bridges located between different elements or units of the module. Therefore, the material connection between the board and the module, respectively modules, can be predicted at the level of this (or these) bridge (s). [0016] From the features of the method according to the invention, it follows that the electronic module of each card is held in a certain position in at least one frame or plate opening thanks to the material connection formed between said at least one zone of the electronic module and said at least one part of the peripheral region of said co at least one hole.
[0017] By choosing materials that stick together by applying pressure, either with or without heat serving to at least partially melt one or the other, or by adding glue between the at least one zone and the at least one part, one obtains anchoring the electronic module in the frame, which is sufficient to ensure that the electronic module is held in a certain position. In this way, it is possible to easily transport and move the skeleton-forming plate for several cards with electronic modules placed in multiple holes, which makes it very easy to add these elements to the card-making installation. Furthermore, this attachment of the at least partial edge of the module to the peripheral region of the respective opening also ensures that the electronic element is kept in the frame opening throughout the entire process of producing the cards of the invention, especially when adding resin.
[0018] Although the method according to the invention can already be implemented with only one part of the peripheral region of the frame and correspondingly one zone on the edge of the electronic module, in one preferred variant of the method according to the invention it is envisaged that the frame opening has the first dimensions and the first outline, and that the electronic module has second dimensions and a second outline arranged in such a way, that at least two separate edge zones of the electronic module overlap the two respective parts of the peripheral region of the frame opening, wherein the two zones and these two parts are respectively connected to each other and ensure that the electronic module is accurately aligned with the frame.
[0019] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the electronic module will be substantially entirely inserted into the frame opening, the latter having a thickness greater than or almost equal to the maximum height of the electronic module. Preferably, the thickness of the frame will generally be matched to the maximum height of the electronic module. The pressure applied to deform or crush said frame parts is thus made in such a way that the electronic module is generally located between the top and bottom side of the frame after connecting the respective zones of the module to these frame parts.
[0020] A kit as defined in claim 21 attached to the present description is, according to the invention, an intermediate product for card production. This set is characterized in that each electronic module has at least one material zone connected to at least one part of the peripheral region of the respective plate opening, wherein at least one part of said peripheral region together with said at least one zone forms a material connection between the module electronic and replaced disc. It is noted that at least one zone and one corresponding part of the board may further have the additional function of an electrical connection between the module and the integrated circuit on the board.
[0021] It is noted that in the present text, either the term "frame" or the term "plate" will be used, and these are not restrictions or exclusivities, unless it is clear from the context. The protected set is generally made of an openwork plate and in particular of a frame. The term "frame" is used especially for the special case in which the plate has only one hole in which at least one electronic module is placed. In other cases where there are several holes, the term "plate" is generally used. Well, especially for a card with only one electronic module in one hole, the board creates a more or less wide frame. However, when we talk about an electronic module in the corresponding hole of the plate, this plate defines a frame for the location of this module.
[0022] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, any resin or binder which is a filling substance is added to the space remaining in the plate openings of said set, so as to obtain a solid and substantially flat structure. According to the invention, each electronic module is materially connected to the frame or plate before the resin is added. The full board obtained according to this method of use can be an intermediate product or a ready-made card. An intermediate according to the invention is defined in claim 26 attached to the present invention. Different films can be added on both sides of this intermediate product, especially to create outer card layers and / or films for printing.
[0023] In one preferred variant, the contour of each card is made by final cutting in such a way that the previously described openwork plate is cut out and thereby at least partially forms a part of the card in the central zone. In another variant, the final cutting is performed inside the hole in such a way that the central part of the card is mainly made of resin or filling substance. In particular, if the electronic module contains a carrier for various elements, e.g. a PCB, cutting can also be provided in such a way as to cut the substrate in a region close to its edge. In this case, the carrier fragment determines in part the fragment of the card received. [0024] Other particular advantages and features of the method of the present invention and the intermediate products obtained in preferred examples of the use of this method will also result from reading the following description, which description has been made with reference to the illustrative drawings given by way of non-limiting example, in which:
- figure 1, already described, schematically shows an electronic module that can be integrated into the card of the present invention;
- figure 2 shows a first embodiment of a plate forming a plurality of frames for as many cards produced according to the present invention;
- figure 3 partly shows the plate of figure 2 in the openings of which electronic modules are placed in two different stages of the method according to the invention;
- figures 4 and 5 are sections along section lines IV-IV and VV of figure 3, showing respectively the step of the first main embodiment of the method according to the invention and the first embodiment of the set of plate and electronic components according to the invention;
- figure 6 schematically shows a second embodiment of a plate assembly and electronic components according to the invention;
- figure 7 shows one embodiment of the method according to the invention with the placement of several electronic modules in one plate opening;
- figures 8A and 8B show two details of the material connection between the electronic module and the perimeter of the opening in the plate;
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- figures 9A and 9B show two variants similar to the first embodiment of the board set and electronic components;
- figure 10 shows a third embodiment of a set of plates and electronic components for producing a card according to the invention;
- figure 11 schematically shows one embodiment of the method according to the invention with the electronic module placed in two holes;
- figures 12A to 12C show a second main embodiment of the method according to the invention;
- figure 13 shows an embodiment of a plate forming a plurality of frames for as many cards produced according to the second example of the main application, in a configuration corresponding to the cross-section of figure 12B;
- figure 14A shows another embodiment of the plate used in card production according to the second main embodiment of the invention, at the same stage as the plate shown in figure 13;
- figure 14B shows an embodiment of the board set and electronic modules with the board shown in figure 14A;
- figure 15 is a partial cross-sectional view of a plate produced according to one embodiment of the method of the invention and forming several cards, said figure 15 approximately showing in cross-section the area of this plate corresponding to one card; wherein the plate in particular forms an intermediate according to the invention;
- figure 16 shows in section an additional step of one of the variants of the first embodiment of the method according to the invention in order to obtain finished cards from the intermediate product of figure 15; and
- figure 17 schematically and cross-sectioned the formation of a plate defining several cards produced according to a preferred embodiment of the method according to the invention.
[0025] By means of figures 2 to 5, the initial steps of the first main embodiment of the method according to the invention will be described below. The manufactured cards contain at least one electronic module 2, such as schematically shown in figure 1 and by way of example only, and a frame 14 having an opening 16 adapted to contain the electronic module. Figure 2 shows a first embodiment of a plate 18 forming a plurality of frames for a correspondingly many cards produced according to the invention. Well, the plate 18 has a plurality of through holes 16 for accommodating a plurality of electronic modules, respectively. The dashed lines mark the outer contours of the cards produced, which are cut along the solid lines after the end of the production process implemented for many cards in the form of a board.
[0026] It is noted that in figure 2 the final cut is provided in such a way that the frame 14 remains in the card and thus forms the central part of the outer portion of the card. In another variant, final cutting may be provided inside the opening in such a way that the central portion of the card is mainly formed of a filling substance.
[0027] As shown in figure 3, each through hole 16 has first dimensions, especially a first width and first length, and a first outline which is distinguished by parts 20 and 21 forming two projections relative to the generally rectangular outline of this hole 16. These two parts 20 and 21 are located in the peripheral region of the opening 16. The electronic module 2 has a second dimension, i.e. a second width and a second length, and a second outline defined by a rectangular edge 24.
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28, provided with suction means for generating a vacuum opposite the opening 16 of the frame 14. According to the first embodiment of the set of central plate and electronic modules described herein, the first dimensions and the first outline of the opening 16 are provided relative to the second dimensions and the second outline of the electronic module 2 in such a way that at least two separate zones 30 and 31 of the edge of the electronic module overlapped the two parts 20 and 21 corresponding to the circumferential region of the opening 16. Zones 30 and 31 are applied to the respective parts 20 and 21 to then be pressed together so as to deform the parts 20 and 21.
[0029] Plate 18 is made of, for example, PVC or any other suitable material. Generally, the carrier 12 of the electronic module 2 is made of a PCB deforming at a temperature higher than the temperature at which the material forming the plate 18 deforms. However, in one particular embodiment, especially to provide some flexibility to the large size electronic module 2, the carrier 12 can also be made of a material of some flexibility and deforming in a similar manner as PVC.
[0030] According to a variant of the method described in figure 4, zones 30 and 31 are pressed to parts 20 and 21 by means of heaters 33 and 34 allowing local heating of the frame 14 in the protruding parts 20 and 21 and to insert the electronic module slightly deeper into the opening 16 until the module is substantially completely placed inside the opening 16 as shown in figure 5. The hot compression carried out by means of the heaters 33 and 34 therefore allows the carrier 12 to be inserted into the opening 16 so that the module 2 is entirely between the bottom side 36 and the top side 38 of the plate 18. Deformation by hot compression thus allows the module 2 to be anchored in box 14.
[0031] Due to the pressure applied to the zones 30 and 31, these latter are forced into the protruding respective parts 20 and 21. In this way, a contact surface 40 between the carrier 12 and the frame 14 is formed in the regions of the protruding parts 20 and 21. As can be seen from the figure 5, this stage of deforming the protruding parts 20 and 21, when inserting zones 30 and 31 of the module 2 into these parts, allows the exact positioning of the electronic module relative to the frame 14 in the opening 16. This setting is firstly horizontal and allows, in particular, the exact positioning of the electronic display 6 relative to the frame 14. The positioning obtained is also vertical because the deformed parts 20 and 21 define resistance elements not only at the level of the carrier portion 12 but also on the underside 42 of this carrier. The electronic module is thus positioned in the opening 16 of the frame 14 through both zones 30 and 31, which remain connected to the parts 20 and 21 deformed so that they adhere to the contour of both these zones. This allows, in particular, to ensure that the electronic module does not fall out of its opening when handling the plate 18 shown in figure 2 and containing in its openings 16 electronic modules positioned as shown in figure 5.
[0032] It is noted that the opening 16 and the electronic module 2 are positioned so as to allow, after connecting the electronic module to the frame 14 or the openwork plate, the introduction of a filler substance, especially resin, into the space remaining in the opening according to a preferred example of use of the method according to the invention.
[0033] The embodiment of the method described herein includes the preferred case with several distinct zones on the edge of the module 2 overlapping several consecutive protruding parts, leaving a gap along most of the edge of the electronic module. Meanwhile, the implementation variant with only one edge zone of the module overlapping with one corresponding part of the peripheral region of the opening 16 can
EP 2 036 007 B1 may also be considered in the context of the present invention. This variant already allows to obtain some of the advantages of the invention, especially the anchoring of the electronic module in the frame.
[0034] The adhesion of the contact surface 40 can, if desired, be increased by first adding a small thickness of the adhesive layer to parts 20 and 21 or to the respective zones 30 and 31 on the underside 42 of carrier 12.
[0035] According to other embodiments of the openwork plate assembly and electronic modules, deformation of parts 20 and 21 can be performed without heat. According to a preferred variant, it is envisaged that at least parts 20 and 21 of each frame will be made of easily deformable plastic material. In one variant, deformation is facilitated by the use of ultrasound. In another embodiment, at least parts 20 and 21 are made of compressible material which is crushed by said zones of the electronic module when pressure is applied.
[0036] Preferably, it is provided that the gripping tool 28 will follow the movement of the heaters 33 and 34 until the module 2 completely penetrates into the opening 16, i.e. the module 2 remains held by the tool during the deformation step of parts 20 and 21 by applying pressure. This guarantees a very accurate positioning of the module 2 and also its maintenance in a horizontal position, i.e. with the carrier 12 substantially parallel to the top surface 38 of the plate 18. The latter feature facilitates the integration of the module with electrical contacts connected to the electronic module.
[0037] As shown in figure 5, according to one preferred variant, the predicted thickness of the frame 14 is substantially identical to the maximum height of the electronic module 2. This module is pressed into the opening 16 until the upper surface 44 of the carrier 12 coincides will generally be with the top side 38 of frame 14. As is apparent in particular from Figure 3, the first dimensions of the opening 16 and the second dimensions of the electronic module 2 are provided in such a way that the gap 48 remains between the edge 24 of this module and the edge of the opening, and along most of the edges of this electronic module.
[0038] The electronic module is shown with a one-sided backing to which various electronic components are mounted. However, a module with paths or other electrical / electronic components located on both sides of the ground can also be provided. In the latter case, it is preferable to press the substrate against the protruding parts of the frame and deform them until the substrate is pressed sufficiently into the hole so that the electronic module is completely inside the hole.
[0039] Figure 6 shows a second embodiment of an openwork plate set 18A and electronic modules 2A. In this figure of 6, only one hole 16A of the plate forming a plurality of frames is shown as shown in figure 2. The dimensions of the finished card are schematically represented by the outer dashed line. A similar representation is used further in Figures 9, 10, and 11. Hole 16A has a rectangular outline without a protruding portion. In contrast, the substrate 12A of module 2A has two zones 30A and 31A forming respectively two projections relative to the overall external outline of the module, i.e. here relative to its rectangular profile. These two edge zones 30A and 31A of the electronic module are superimposed on the two parts 20A and 21A of the peripheral region of the opening 165A, respectively. The connection of the electronic module 2A to the frame 14A can be carried out in a similar manner to the production method according to the invention described above.
[0040] In figure 7, one embodiment of the method is illustrated. It is distinguished by the fact that several electronic modules are placed in one hole 71 of plate 70. The zones 30A and 31A of the carrier 12A are mounted in the peripheral region of the hole 71 as in the case of Figure 6. Final cutting
EP 2 036 007 B1 is provided in the opening 71 such that the plate 70 is completely removed by final cutting. Note that cutting out cuts both projections 30a and 31a. End cutting may be provided which cuts the edge of the carrier 12A at least on part of its circumference.
[0041] Figure 8A shows a special feature allowing better anchoring of the protruding zones 30A and 31A of the carrier 12C of the electronic module 2A to parts 20A and 21A of the peripheral region of the opening 16A. Each zone 30A and 31A is provided with an opening 80, in which part 20A, 21A, respectively, enters during deformation of the latter by pressing according to the method mentioned above. One embodiment is given in figure 8B for the method of use corresponding to figure 3. Here, the carrier 12D of the electronic module 2 is provided with a slot 82 in zones 30 and 31 applied to the protruding parts 20 and 21 of the frame or board. When deforming these protruding parts when pressing according to the method mentioned above, these parts penetrate partly into the slots 82 and ensure a good attachment of the module 2 to the frame or plate.
[0042] Figures 9A and 9B show two variants of the first embodiment of an openwork plate set and electronic modules. Plate 18B has generally rectangular openings 16B, but with four chamfered corners defining four portions 20B, 21B, 50B and 51B of the peripheral region of the opening. Carrier 12 of module 2 has a rectangular contour and dimensions such as four angles 30B, 31 B, 52B and 53B define four zones of module 2 superimposed on four truncated angles of hole 16B, respectively. After placing the module 2 opposite the opening 16B and its correct positioning relative to the frame, the four corners of the carrier 12 are pressed against the four parts 20B, 21 B, 50B and 51 B of the plate to deform these parts in a manner similar to the method described above for connecting electronic modules with plate. The truncated angles are thus deformed and form abutments for the carrier 12 relative to both horizontal dimensions of the opening 16B and also to the vertical direction. Portions of the bevelled angles of the opening 16B are thus deformed in such a way that they adhere to the shape of the corners of the module and allow the module 2 to be permanently and accurately aligned with the plate 18B. A gap 48 relative to the side walls of the opening 16B preferably remains along the four edges of the module 2.
[0043] The variant of figure 9B differs from that of figure 9A only in that the four parts of the peripheral region of the opening superimposed on the four corners of the module 2 are formed of four projections located in four angles of the opening 16B. Each of these protruding parts defines a step in the contour of the hole 16B.
[0044] Figure 10 shows a third embodiment of a set of board 18 and electronic modules. Here, each opening 16 and electronic module 2 have a rectangular outline without projections. One dimension of the carrier 12 is intended to be larger than the corresponding dimension of the opening 16. Well, both side zones 30C and 31C are defined by two opposite sides of the edges of the module 2. These two zones are respectively applied to the perimeter of the opening 16 defining the two edges 20C and 21C of the rectangular opening 16. Well, as in the other embodiments described above, both zones 30C and 31C are pressed against the parts 20C and 21C to allow module 2 to be inserted a little deeper into the opening 16 and to connect module 2 with the frame 14, respectively with the plate 18, in such a way that the module is substantially entirely inserted in the opening 16, i.e. between the top and bottom of the frame14, as shown in figure 5. The deformation of parts 20C and 21C is preferably performed by hot pressing. However, it may be taken into account, as in previous embodiments, to achieve such deformation at ambient temperature depending on the type of material used or by crushing the compressible material.
[0045] In one particular variant, the edge of the carrier 12 covers the peripheral region of the opening 16 of the frame 14 on the four sides of the opening so that the carrier 12 completely closes the opening 16 on the carrier side.
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In this case, the hole 16 must necessarily be through such that the resin can be introduced into the remaining space of the hole from the side opposite to the one on which the carrier 12 is laid.
[0046] It is noted that the electronic modules partially fill the respective holes in the embodiments of the figures. Thus, the connection of the electronic modules with the openwork plate is provided so that the air contained in the holes can be easily removed from one or the other side of the plate and also to allow the subsequent introduction of a filler substance, especially resin, into these holes from at least one of two sides disc. Preferably, the contour of each provided opening and / or electronic module is provided in such a way as to leave passages or slots through the assembly according to the invention. Well, the air remaining in the holes when adding the resin can easily fly out and this resin can pass through the plate when entering it into the holes. This is beneficial for several reasons. Firstly, air bubbles are avoided when connecting the electronic modules to the openwork plate and then when adding resin to the remaining space in the holes. It also prevents the resin from pinching in the holes and causing internal stress, which can later cause deformation of the surface of the finished card.
[0047] Figure 11 illustrates a particular embodiment. The electronic module 3 comprises the elements described in figure 1. Between the display 6 and other elements, the carrier 12 has a free transverse zone. This zone is superimposed on the bridge 85 of the plate 18, this bridge separating the two holes 16 and 17. The display 6 is inserted into the hole 17 while other elements are located in the hole 16. According to the method of the invention, the bridge 85 is pressed against the transverse zone of the carrier in such a way as to deform the bridge to reduce its thickness and connect the module 3 to the plate 18. According to the terminology used in the claims, it is understood that the bridge 85 also forms part of the peripheral region of each hole 16, 17. A carrier is shown passing between two holes intended for placing module 3 in them. Meanwhile, the carrier can be provided in two parts disposed in two holes respectively. In the latter case, the material connection of the module 3 to the frame 18 can be obtained by pressing the bridge 85 against the wires or clamps of the electrical connection provided between the display 6 and the second part of the module 3.
[0048] The set formed of the openwork plate and the electronic module (s) connected to this plate is in all the given embodiments an intermediate product according to the present invention. [0049] By means of figures 12 to 14, the main embodiment of the method according to the invention will be described below. According to the first variant described in figures 12A to 12C, this second example is mainly distinguished by the fact that at least one part 20, 21 of the peripheral region of each opening 16 of plate 18, forming a plurality of frames 14 for as many cards produced, is deformed or crushed by applying pressure by means of a tool or press 72. Preferably, the pressure is applied essentially at ambient temperature. Thus, a tab 74, 76 is obtained, which defines a step that forms said at least one part of the peripheral region of the opening 16.
In one preferred variant, the adhesive layer 78 is applied before said pressure is applied to at least the protruding parts 20 and 21. The adhesive material is selected in such a way that it spreads during deformation of parts 20 and 21.
[0051] Next, the electronic module 2B is added to the opening 16 in such a way that the zones 80 and 82 of the edge of this module overlap the corresponding previously formed tongues 74 and 76. The module 2B differs from the previously described module 2 in that the substrate 12B is thicker and has an indentation in the ground for inserting the display 6. A similar solution can be provided for the battery. Using the device for
In gripping 28, the module 2B is correctly positioned in the opening 16. The heaters 33 and 34 are designed to heat the adhesive layer 78 slightly to ensure good adhesion of the zones 80 and 82 to the tongues 74 and 76. Meanwhile, Note that other types of glue that do not require heat can be used. For example, UV adhesives are mentioned. As in other previously described examples, plate 18 and 2B modules, when combined, form a kit designating an intermediate according to the invention.
[0052] According to another variant of the second embodiment shown in figures 14A and 14B, the plate 18A has parts 84 and 86 in the peripheral region of each opening 16A, which are crushed or deformed by applying pressure in a similar manner as in the first variant. Parts 84 and 86, when deformed or crushed, form indentations around the periphery of the holes 16A. After the indentation has previously been formed, the modules 2A having projecting zones or tabs 30A and 31A already described in figure 6 are added in a similar manner as in the first variant to the holes 16A. Zones 30A and 31A are thus placed in the respective indents 84 and 86. Again, an adhesive layer may be provided on the surface of the indents or tabs 30A and 31A. Preferably, the indentations are larger than the tabs of the module to allow the module to be accurately positioned when it is inserted into the opening. However, in another variant, it can be provided that the dimensions are adjusted in such a way that the indentations serve to correctly position the module relative to the frame 18A. Plate 18A and 2A modules, when combined, also form a kit designating the intermediate product of the invention.
[0053] Both tabs 74, 76 and indentations 84, 86 each designate one thickness less than the thickness of the plate in which they are formed. All the described variants within the first main embodiment of the method according to the invention apply analogously to the second main example described above.
[0054] According to a preferred embodiment of the method of the invention, after forming the plate and electronic module assembly, it is envisaged to add resin 60 to fill at least the remaining space in the holes. In the variant of figure 15, it is envisaged that the added resin will form a layer with a thickness greater than the height of the frame 14. The top and bottom surfaces 36 and 38 are therefore covered with a thin layer of resin 60. This resin also fills the gap 48 and thus forms an adhesive border between the frame 14 and the carrier portion 12. Due to the fact that said electronic module includes an electronic display 6, it is anticipated that the resin 60, at least in the region above this display 6 will be transparent.
[0055] The formation of the resin layer 60 can be accomplished by any technique known to a person skilled in the art, in particular by pressing into a module, by means of a press or at least one laminating roller. Generally, this resin is added after placing multiple electronic modules in many appropriate plate holes, designating multiple frames for batch-produced cards.
[0056] The resin 60 may be any suitable substances, especially polyurethane resin, epoxy resin, heat-melt adhesive, thermosetting material, or also resin cured by exposure to ultraviolet rays or in the presence of moisture. By resin is meant any filler and any binder known to the skilled person and suitable for card production.
[0057] The flat plate 62 obtained after curing the added resin, such as shown in figure 15, can be either the end product after cutting the cards in the board, or an intermediate product with flat surfaces. It is noted that the full board 62, before the cards are cut, forms an intermediate product that can later be used to produce cards having outer layers or films added on both sides of the board
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62, as shown in figure 16. It is also possible to cut the plate 62 to obtain multiple intermediates essentially the size of a single card. In the latter case, the addition of external layers is therefore implemented card by card. Figure 16 only shows the addition of these two solid layers 64 and 66 on both sides of the flat plate 62. These outer layers 64 and 66 can be added and connected to intermediate 62 by conventional lamination or gluing. Preferably, the cards are cut in the resulting board after the step shown in figure 16.
[0058] In another embodiment, the added resin fills substantially the remaining volume in the opening 16 without covering the top and bottom sides of the frame or plate. In this case, it can only be added on the electronic module side opposite the ground. One skilled in the art may envisage, when forming a flat layer 62, non-adhesive or poorly adhesive films on each or one side of the product of Figure 15 to prevent the resin from sticking to the press or rollers during the manufacturing process. These films can also protect the product during previous handling or transport to the installation to finish the card. In the case of a finished product, these films guarantee surface protection against being printed or sold. At the end they will be removed. [0059] Finally, figure 17 schematically shows an embodiment of the method according to the invention, in which a solid and flat plate is formed during pressing, by means of laminating rollers 68 and 69, resin 60, now in a viscous state, and two outer layers 64 and 66 to produce a full board with many cards. This solid board has a middle layer, made of resin 60, in which frame 14 and electronic modules 2 are included, and two outer layers on both sides of the middle layer. After curing the resin, the full board can be cut to format, especially bank cards. However, it is noted that foils can also be added at a later stage.
[0060] It is noted that the resin 60 is preferably added in two stages, with the first part being applied to the bottom layer 66 and the second part being applied to the assembly formed from plate 18 and electronic modules 2, as schematically shown in figure 17 .
[0061] It is noted that during the addition of the resin and especially during the lamination step described schematically in figure 17, the electronic modules 2 are perfectly positioned relative to the holes of the frame 18 and kept in this position despite the pressure applied by the rollers 68 and 69. The person skilled in the art may of course consider other pressing agents. As mentioned above, in one variant, the outer layers 64 and 66 may be working films intended for later removal. In this case, the outer layers are predicted to be poorly adhesive to resin 60.
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| EP2036008B1 | European Patent Office (EPO) | B1 | |
| ES2537081T3 | Spain | T3 | |
| US2016132762A1 | United States of America | A1 | |
| HUE026251T2 | Hungary | T2 | |
| US9471867B2 | United States of America | B2 |
Numbers
- Application
- 7729900
Titles2
- English
- METHOD OF FABRICATING CARDS EACH COMPRISING AN ELECTRONIC MODULE AND INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTS
- Polish
- Sposób wytwarzania kart, z których każda zawiera moduł elektroniczny i produkty pośrednie
Classification
- CPC, 6
- G06K19/07745
- G06K19/077
- G06K19/07747
- Y10T29/49002
- H05K3/24
- H05K3/303
- IPC, 1
- G06K19 077