GB2110162A - A method of producing electrically conductive areas - Google Patents
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- GB2110162A GB2110162A GB08229690A GB8229690A GB2110162A GB 2110162 A GB2110162 A GB 2110162A GB 08229690 A GB08229690 A GB 08229690A GB 8229690 A GB8229690 A GB 8229690A GB 2110162 A GB2110162 A GB 2110162A
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- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 31
- 238000007639 printing Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 17
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 239000001301 oxygen Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 229910052760 oxygen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 3
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- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 claims description 8
- 239000000523 sample Substances 0.000 claims description 8
- 239000004020 conductor Substances 0.000 claims description 6
- 229920002379 silicone rubber Polymers 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000004945 silicone rubber Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000002485 combustion reaction Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000005530 etching Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- BASFCYQUMIYNBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N platinum Chemical compound [Pt] BASFCYQUMIYNBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 239000010970 precious metal Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000007650 screen-printing Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000005245 sintering Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000000758 substrate Substances 0.000 description 2
- MCMNRKCIXSYSNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N ZrO2 Inorganic materials O=[Zr]=O MCMNRKCIXSYSNV-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 238000007792 addition Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001680 brushing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
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- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 1
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- RVTZCBVAJQQJTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N oxygen(2-);zirconium(4+) Chemical compound [O-2].[O-2].[Zr+4] RVTZCBVAJQQJTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 229910052697 platinum Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910003446 platinum oxide Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 238000005096 rolling process Methods 0.000 description 1
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
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- G01N27/00—Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means
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- G01N27/406—Cells and probes with solid electrolytes
- G01N27/407—Cells and probes with solid electrolytes for investigating or analysing gases
- G01N27/4075—Composition or fabrication of the electrodes and coatings thereon, e.g. catalysts
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
- H05K3/00—Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
- H05K3/10—Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern
- H05K3/12—Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using thick film techniques, e.g. printing techniques to apply the conductive material or similar techniques for applying conductive paste or ink patterns
- H05K3/1275—Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using thick film techniques, e.g. printing techniques to apply the conductive material or similar techniques for applying conductive paste or ink patterns by other printing techniques, e.g. letterpress printing, intaglio printing, lithographic printing, offset printing
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- H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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- H05K1/0284—Details of three-dimensional rigid printed circuit boards
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- H05K2201/00—Indexing scheme relating to printed circuits covered by H05K1/00
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- H05K2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits covered by H05K3/00
- H05K2203/01—Tools for processing; Objects used during processing
- H05K2203/0104—Tools for processing; Objects used during processing for patterning or coating
- H05K2203/0113—Female die used for patterning or transferring, e.g. temporary substrate having recessed pattern
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- H05K2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits covered by H05K3/00
- H05K2203/01—Tools for processing; Objects used during processing
- H05K2203/0104—Tools for processing; Objects used during processing for patterning or coating
- H05K2203/0143—Using a roller; Specific shape thereof; Providing locally adhesive portions thereon
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- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
- H05K2203/00—Indexing scheme relating to apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits covered by H05K3/00
- H05K2203/05—Patterning and lithography; Masks; Details of resist
- H05K2203/0502—Patterning and lithography
- H05K2203/0534—Offset printing, i.e. transfer of a pattern from a carrier onto the substrate by using an intermediate member
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Abstract
A method is proposed for producing electrically conductive areas in which an electrically conductive paste is applied by means of a rotating, elastically deformable die (21) in a printing process to predetermined areas of a carrier (15). The method in accordance with the invention can be used with particular advantage for printing curved surfaces, particularly of electro-chemical metering sensors (15) for determining the oxygen content in gases. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
A method of producing electrically conductive areas
The invention originates from a method for producing electrically conducting areas according to the preamble to the main claim. Known methods for producing surface patterns are carried out by a method of application by rolling or by brushing.
Moreover, screen printing methods are known for applying electrically conductive patterns. Furthermore, a method is known from German OS 30 14 877 forthe application of an exhaust gas-oxygensensor electrode (Lamba-probe) in which an electrically conductive liquid or paste is metered, is located in a cavity and is distributed in the cavity by means of an inflatable finger-like member. German AS 17 71 551 describes a method for printing electrical circuits on a substrate in which a conductive paste is applied to a substrate by a translatory movement of an elastic transfer device. The production of large area patterns on curved surfaces also involves difficulties with this method.Finally, electrically conductive pastes of the type in question are known, for example from German OS 29 13633 andlor from
German OS 30 02 112. The known methods are to some extent very expensive as regards manufacturing techniques, on the other hand they are not suitable for expensive conductive pastes comprising a a high precious metal content since they only provide a minimum quantity of paste to be applied with difficulty.
As opposed to this, the method in accordance with the invention comprising the characterising features of the main claim has the advantage that practically any desired form of surface having precise contours can be printed with very exact metering of the quantity of paste to be applied. As opposed to usual methods, the proposed method is extremely economical since masking, as is required, for example, for screen printing or with the etching technique, is not required. Because accurate metering of the paste to be applied is possible considerable costs can be saved due to the saving in expensive precious metals, especially due to the saving of platinum in the production of metering probes.
Advantageous further developments and im- provements of the method set forth in the main claim and particularly advantageous uses of the method in accordance with the invention are made possible bythe measures set forth in the sub claims.
An embodiment of the invention is illustrated diagrammatically in the drawing with the aid of a
particularly advantageous application and is ex pained in detail in the following description. The
Figure shows the printing of the external electrode of
a Lamba-probe.
The Figure shows in a diagrammatic representation the printing of the external electrode 16 of a
Lambda-probe by means of a rotary movement of a
printing roller 21 which consists of silicone rubber.
The printing roller 21 receivesthe paste to be applied
predetermined as regards form and quantity from an
application roller 22 forming the printing block and
transfers the paste corresponding to the grid-like paste pattern of its outer surface to a Lambda-probe 15 an an external electrode 16. The Lambda-probe 15 forms an electro-mechanical measuring sensor 15 for determining the oxygen content in gases, particularly in exhaust gases from combustion engines.
During the printing procedure, it is rotatably mounted as indicated by the arrow 23. Subsequently, a further external conductor strip is applied to the grid-like external electrode 16. Either one of the two application operations can also take place in accordance with another application method when this is required for a reason which need not be discussed in detail here, for example because other manufacturing devices which are provided still need to be used.
The two stated printing operations are independent of one another and can each be carried out in the advantageous way and manner in accordance with the invention.
The described method in accordance with the invention offers considerable manufacturing improvements, the advantageous applications are made possible by accurately arranged and dimensioned layer thickness-conductive area which can be produced both as an area pattern and as conductor strips or printed circuits. Due to the deformability of the printing die curved surfaces can be coated with the conductive paste without any distortion of the print since the deformation of the silicone rubber roller is taken into account during the formation of the block. The pastes for printing the external electrode 16 or an external conductor strip can have the same or similar compositions as are described, for example, in the specifications referred to above.
Moreover, platinum and zirconium dioxide, for example, in the volume ratio of 60:40 form the conductor strips proper after sintering of the printed pattern whilst organic additions to the paste which improve the printing ability practically completely volatilise during sintering within the temperature range of 10000C and above
Claims (6)
1. A method of producing electrically conductive areas such as conductive surface patterns, conductor strips, printed circuits or the like, wherein an electrically conductive paste used in a printing process is applied by means of an elastically deformable die to predetermined areas of a preferably uneven carrier, characterised in that, the die is formed as a printing roller (21) and performs a- rotary movement for applying interconnected or endless patterns (16).
2. A method according to claim 1, characterised
in that, the die (211 takes up the conductive paste after the fashion of an ink printing process from an
application roller (22) forming a block in the predetermined quantity and geometrical formation and transfers it to the part (15, 32, 34) to be printed.
3. A method according to claim 1 or 2, characte
rised in that, the printing roller (21) consists of
silicone rubber.
4. A method according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that, the depth of etching of the
application roller (22) is greater than 20 ,t~m, prefer
ably greater than 40 zm.
5. A method according to one of the preceding claims, characterised by the application for the production of a terminal conductor strip of an electro-chemical metering sensor (15) for determining the oxygen content in gases, particularly in exhaust gases from combustion engines (lambda probe) (15).
6. A method of producing electrically conductive areas substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
6. A method according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised by the application for the production of an external electrode (16) of a Lambda-probe (15).
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE3145586 | 1981-11-17 |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| GB2110162A true GB2110162A (en) | 1983-06-15 |
| GB2110162B GB2110162B (en) | 1985-08-21 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB08229690A Expired GB2110162B (en) | 1981-11-17 | 1982-10-18 | A method of producing electrically conductive areas |
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| JP (1) | JPS5891695A (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2516740A1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2110162B (en) |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1994005139A1 (en) * | 1992-08-17 | 1994-03-03 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Process for producing finely structured electroconductive layers |
| US5948130A (en) * | 1997-03-29 | 1999-09-07 | Schott Glas | Method and apparatus for making large-scale precision structures in flat glass |
| WO2006008519A1 (en) * | 2004-07-20 | 2006-01-26 | Inverness Medical Switzerland Gmbh | Electrode manufacture |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2628592B1 (en) * | 1988-03-11 | 1990-11-09 | Thomson Csf | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CIRCUITS PRINTED ON A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEDIUM, AND MEDIUM THUS EQUIPPED |
| DE69516528T2 (en) * | 1995-08-04 | 2000-11-23 | International Business Machines Corp., Armonk | LITHOGRAPHY OR THIN FILM MODIFICATION |
| JP5956790B2 (en) * | 2011-06-28 | 2016-07-27 | 株式会社小糸製作所 | Discharge lamp |
| CN108717061B (en) * | 2018-05-03 | 2021-06-04 | 江苏经贸职业技术学院 | Food processing's packing detects assembly line |
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| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3652332A (en) * | 1970-07-06 | 1972-03-28 | American Can Co | Manufacture of printed circuits |
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- 1982-10-18 GB GB08229690A patent/GB2110162B/en not_active Expired
- 1982-11-15 JP JP19914182A patent/JPS5891695A/en active Pending
- 1982-11-17 FR FR8219248A patent/FR2516740A1/en not_active Withdrawn
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO1994005139A1 (en) * | 1992-08-17 | 1994-03-03 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Process for producing finely structured electroconductive layers |
| US5948130A (en) * | 1997-03-29 | 1999-09-07 | Schott Glas | Method and apparatus for making large-scale precision structures in flat glass |
| WO2006008519A1 (en) * | 2004-07-20 | 2006-01-26 | Inverness Medical Switzerland Gmbh | Electrode manufacture |
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| FR2516740A1 (en) | 1983-05-20 |
| GB2110162B (en) | 1985-08-21 |
| JPS5891695A (en) | 1983-05-31 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |