WO2013151850A1 - Information carrying card comprinsing a cross-linked polymer composition, and method of making the same - Google Patents
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Definitions
- the disclosure relates to information carrying cards such as smart cards. More particularly, the disclosed subject matter relates to a polymer composition, an information carrying card comprising such composition, and a method of making the same.
- Information carrying cards provide identification, authentication, data storage and application processing.
- Such cards or parts include key cards, identification cards, telephone cards, credit cards, bankcards, tags, bar code strips, other smart cards and the like.
- Information carrying cards often include an integrated circuit (IC) embedded in a thermoplastic material, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Information has been input and stored in the integrated circuit before a transaction. In use, information carrying cards work in either a "contact” or “contactless” mode. In contact mode, an electronic component on the card is caused to directly contact a card reader or other information receiving device to establish an IC card.
- IC integrated circuit
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- the electromagnetic coupling between the card and the card reading device is established through electromagnetic action at a distance, without the need for physical contact.
- information carrying card also works in either of these two modes.
- information carrying cards become “smarter,” the amount of information stored in each card often increases, and the complexity of the embedded IC's also increases.
- the cards also need to withstand flexing to protect sensitive electronic components from damage as well as offer good durability during use. A relatively easy and full-scale commercial process having improved productivity at low cost is also desired.
- the invention provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, an information carrying card formed from the core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, and methods for making the same.
- a cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler.
- Such base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, and urethane. Examples of acrylate include but are not limited to methacrylate.
- the particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefm, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a compound or blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
- the at least another monomer in the vinyl chloride co-polymer may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether in some embodiments.
- the cross-linkable polymer composition may further comprise at least one curative.
- a cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler comprising a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer.
- the at least another monomer may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether.
- the curable base polymer is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, silicone, urethane and epoxy. Examples of acrylate include but are not limited to methacrylate.
- Such cross-linkable polymer composition may further comprise at least one curative. Such a composition is transformed into a cross-linked polymer composition after a curing reaction.
- a core layer for an information carrying card comprises a cross-linked polymer composition, which comprises a base polymer resin and a particulate
- thermoplastic filler Such base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, silicone, urethane and epoxy.
- the particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefm, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a compound or blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
- a core layer for an information carrying card may further comprise an inlay layer having at least one active or passive electronic component, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC).
- the cross- linked polymer composition directly contacts the at least one IC on the inlay layer.
- an information carrying card comprises a core layer and a cross-linked polymer composition as described above.
- a method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card comprises steps of forming a first thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity, disposing an inlay layer of printed circuit board (PCB) partially or fully into the at least one cavity, and dispensing a cross-linkable polymer composition over the inlay layer in the at least one cavity.
- the cross-linkable polymer composition used in such a method comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form and a particulate thermoplastic filler.
- a method of making a core layer further comprises fixing an inlay layer to a first thermoplastic layer using an instant adhesive.
- a method of making a core layer further includes the step of heating the layer structure at a predetermined temperature under pressure.
- the invention also provides a method for fabricating an information carrying card comprising forming a core layer of the information carrying card of the invention.
- the method may further comprise heat laminating a printable thermoplastic film and a transparent thermoplastic film on each side of the core layer of the card.
- FIGS. 1-6 illustrate cross section views of layered structures at different steps in an exemplary process of forming a core layer of an information carrying card, in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a cross section view of a first release film.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a cross section view of a second release film disposed over the first release film of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a section view of a first thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity disposed over the two release films of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is a cross section view of the layers after an inlay layer is disposed partially or fully inside the cavity of the first thermoplastic layer of FIG. 3.
- FIG. 5 is a cross section view of the layers of FIG. 4 after a crosslinkable polymer composition is dispensed over the inlay layer inside the cavity.
- FIG. 6 is a cross section view of the resulting layers after placing a third and a forth release film over the layers of FIG. 5.
- FIG. 7 is a flow chart diagram illustrating an exemplary process of forming a core layer of an information carrying card, in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 8 is a cross section view of an exemplary core layer of an information carry card, which is fabricated according to the structure in FIG. 1-6 and steps in FIG. 7.
- FIG. 9 is a cross section view of an exemplary core layer of an information carry card having a full open cavity for an inlay, in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 10 is a top down view of the exemplary core layer of an information carry card of
- FIG. 11 is a cross section view of an exemplary core layer of an information carry card having an open inlay cavity close to the size of an inlay, in accordance with some embodiments
- FIG. 12 is a top down view of the exemplary core layer of an information carry card of FIG. 11.
- FIG. 13 is a cross section view of an exemplary core layer of an information carry card having a window cavity partially for an inlay, in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 14 is a top down view of the exemplary core layer of an information carry card of FIG. 13.
- FIGS. 15-18 illustrate an exemplary process for fixing an exemplary inlay layer onto a thermoplastic layer using an instant adhesive, in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 15 is a top down view of an exemplary inlay layer, in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 16 illustrates a top down view of the exemplary inlay layer of FIG. 15 after cut with holes in its supporting layer.
- FIG. 17 illustrates a top down view of the exemplary inlay layer of FIG. 16 disposed over a thermoplastic layer.
- FIG. 18 illustrates a top down view of the exemplary inlay layer of FIG. 17 which is fixed onto the thermoplastic layer using instant adhesive, in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 19 is a flow chart diagram illustrating an exemplary process of fixing an inlay layer onto a thermoplastic layer, in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIGS. 20 -24 illustrate cross section views of the layer structure at different steps of an exemplary process of making an exemplary information carrying card, in accordance with some embodiments.
- FIG. 20 is a cross section view of a transparent film.
- FIG. 21 is a cross section view of a printable film disposed over the transparent film of FIG. 20.
- FIG. 22 is a cross section view of the layer structure after an exemplary core layer is disposed over the two films of FIG. 21.
- FIG. 23 is a cross section view of the resulting layer structure after a second printable film is disposed over the layer structure of FIG. 22.
- FIG. 24 is a cross section view of the resulting layer structure after a second transparent film is disposed over the layer structure of FIG. 23.
- FIG. 25 is a flow chart diagram illustrating an exemplary process of making an exemplary information carrying card.
- FIG. 26 is a schematic drawing illustrating an exemplary core layer structure for a plurality a plurality of information carrying cards during an exemplary manufacturing process, in accordance with some embodiments.
- references to "information carrying card” or “smart card” made throughout this description are intended to encompass at least key cards, identification cards, telephone cards, credit cards, bankcard, power cards, tags, bar code strips, any part comprising an integrated circuit (IC), and the like.
- Information carrying card” or “smart card” also includes a wide variety of shapes, which include but are not limited to rectangular sheets, circular sheets, strips, rods and rings.
- Information carrying card” or “smart card” also includes any information carrying parts of both “contact” and “contactless” modes.
- “Information carrying card” or “smart card” also encompasses any information carrying cards with or without an on-board power supply.
- An information carrying card comprising a power supply is also referred as a "power card.”
- a cross-linkable polymer composition formed in accordance with the invention often comprises a curable base polymer resin, in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler.
- the base polymer resin may be selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate and urethane.
- the acrylate may be a methacrylate.
- the particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
- the particulate thermoplastic filler may be a compound or a blend
- DM2VU 81613.1 comprising a thermoplastic resin, for example, a compound or a blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer.
- the at least another monomer in the vinyl chloride co-polymer may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether.
- the base polymer resin may be an oligomer or pre-polymer having functional groups.
- the base polymer may be cross-linkable under a regular curing conditions including but not limited to heating, radiation such as ultraviolet (UV) light, moisture and other suitable conditions.
- the base polymer may be in liquid or paste form. Its viscosity may be in the range of 1-100,000 cps.
- the base polymer resin is urethane acrylate.
- a particulate thermoplastic filler suitable for the invention may be any polymer which, when heated, will melt.
- a thermoplastic filler include, but are not limited to polyolefm, PVC, polyester, copolymer, terpolymer and the like.
- a powdered polymer that provides adequate results may be a compound or a blend comprising PVC, or a modified PVC.
- One suitable example of he particulate thermoplastic filler comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, which may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether. The ratio of vinyl chloride and the least another monomer can be in any ratio.
- UCARTM is a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate.
- the grades include YYNS-3, VYHH and VYHD.
- LaroflexTM is a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl isobutyl ether.
- the grades include MP25, MP 35, MP45 and MP60. All of these polymer resins are often supplied in the form of fine powder.
- a thermoplastic filler is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer such as vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether. In such an example, the ratio of PVC and the copolymer can be in the range of 99 : 1 to 1 : 99, and in the range of 95 : 5 to 80 : 20 in some embodiments.
- Particulate thermoplastic filler might be obtained through suspension or emulsion polymerization of one or more corresponding monomers or, through pulverization of solid plastics. Pulverization of the solid polymers may be achieved through a mechanical method, a freezing grinding method, a solution method, or any other suitable method.
- DM2VU 81613.1 can be of any size, by way of example and no limitation; the particles may be in the range of 0.5- 200 microns. In some embodiments, the particles are in the range of 1-1000 nm.
- the cross-linkable polymer composition may further comprise at least one curative based on general principles of polymer chemistry.
- the composition comprises a dual curing mechanism.
- the cross-linkable composition comprises a first curative for thermal curing and a second curative for radiation curing. During the curing or cross-linking reaction, such a cross-linkable composition transforms into a solid cross-linked polymer composition.
- Such a cross-linked polymer composition is also known in the art as a
- the cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a range of from about 20 wt.% to about 99.5 wt.%, and preferably in the range of about 50 wt.% to about 95 wt.%, of the base polymer.
- the cross-linkable polymer composition often comprises a range of about 0.5 wt. % to about 80 wt. %, and preferably in the range of about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. %, of the particulate thermoplastic filler.
- the cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a range of from about 65 wt.% to about 99.5 wt.%, and preferably in the range of about 80 wt.% to about 95 wt.%, of the base polymer.
- the cross-linkable polymer composition often comprises a range of about 0.5 wt. % to about 35 wt. %, and preferably in the range of about 5 wt. % to about 20 wt. %, of the particulate thermoplastic filler.
- a cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler comprising a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer.
- the at least another monomer can be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether.
- a thermoplastic filler is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer such as vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether.
- the ratio of PVC and the copolymer can be in the range of 99 : 1 to 1 : 99, and in the range of 95 : 5 to 80 : 20 in some embodiments.
- the curable base polymer is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, silicone, acrylate, urethane and epoxy.
- the base polymer resin may be an oligomer or prepolymer having functional groups.
- the base polymer may be cross-linkable under regular curing conditions including, but not limited to heating, radiation such as ultraviolet (UV) light, moisture and other suitable conditions.
- the base polymer may be in liquid or paste form. Its viscosity may be in the range of 1-100,000 cps.
- functional acrylate such as
- the base polymer resin might be epoxy, silicone and urethane.
- a formulation for flexibilized or flexible epoxy is preferred over a rigid epoxy. Such polymer resins are readily available from the specialty chemical suppliers.
- the following examples include a thermoplastic filler (Powder 1) and a formulation comprising a base polymer resin.
- Powder 1 is a fine powder mechanically pulverized from a 14 mil thick poly( vinyl chloride) (PVC) film.
- PVC poly( vinyl chloride)
- One example of a PVC film that provides an adequate Powder 1 is obtained from KlOckner Pentaplast GmbH & Co. KG of Germany under the trade name Pentacard PVC (Vinyl) films, which is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate. The powder was sieved with a 1.0-0.05 mm sieve before use.
- a formulation comprising a base polymer resin is from Dymax Corporation of Torrington, CT.
- Multi-cure® 9-20676 examples include Multi-cure® 9-20676, 9- 20557 and 6-625-SV01.
- Multi-cure® 9-20676 is visible light or UV-curable urethane acrylate formulation comprising isobornyl acrylate, urethane methacrylate oligomer, acrylate oligomer, 2- (2-ethoxyethoxy) ethyl acrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, t-butyl perbenzoate and a photoinitiator. Its viscosity is 400 cP, and its boiling point is 205 °C.
- Multi-cure® 9-20557 is a urethane acrylate or acrylated urethane formulation comprising isobornyl acrylate, urethane methacrylate oligomer, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) ethyl acrylate, 2- hydroxyethyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, t-butyl perbenzoate and a photoinitiator. Its viscosity is 2300 cP, and its boiling point is 120 °C. It is UV/visible light curable with secondary heat curing feature.
- Multi-cure® 6-625-SV01 is a urethane acrylate or acrylated urethane formulation comprising isobornyl acrylate, urethane methacrylate oligomer, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, maleic acid, t-butyl perbenzoate, a photoinitiator and epoxy resin ( ⁇ 1%). Its viscosity is 10, 000 cP. It is UV/visible light curable with secondary heat curing feature.
- the formulations were made by mixing Powder 1 with the corresponding base polymer at the ratio specified in Table 1. The formulation was degased and then placed into a syringe for easy dispensing before use. These formulations (Ex. 1-4) were used in making a core layer for an information carrying card, and the trials were successful. The structure of the core layer of an information carrying card, and the method of making the same are described in detail hereinafter.
- An inlay layer of a printed circuit board (PCB) is partially or fully disposed into the at least one cavity of a first thermoplastic layer, which was PVC or PVC modified with a vinyl chloride (VC) copolymer in these experiments.
- PCB printed circuit board
- the information carrying card is a powered smart card.
- Exemplary formulations Ex. 5-6 are shown in TABLE 1. Formulations Ex. 5-6 were made using the same method as described. These formulations (Ex. 5-6) were used in making a core layer for an information carrying card, and the trials were successful.
- a core layer for an information carrying card comprises a cross- linked polymer composition.
- the cross-linked composition is made through curing the cross- linkable polymer composition described above.
- Such a cross-linked polymer composition comprises a base polymer resin and a particulate thermoplastic filler.
- the base polymer resin is urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, silicone, urethane, epoxy or the like.
- the particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefm, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a compound or a blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- the at least another monomer in the vinyl chloride co-polymer may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether in some embodiments.
- One example of the thermoplastic filler is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer.
- the core layer for an information carrying card further comprises an inlay layer having at least one active or passive electronic component, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC).
- the inlay layer may comprise a piece of metal, ceramic or plastics.
- the cross-linked polymer composition directly contacts at least one IC on the inlay layer.
- the core layer for an information carrying card further comprises at least one
- thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity.
- the inlay layer having at least one integrated IC is partially or fully disposed inside the cavity over the at least one thermoplastic layer.
- the crosslinked polymer composition is disposed into the cavity over the at least one thermoplastic layer, directly contacting the at least one active or passive electronic component, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC) on the inlay layer.
- This invention also provides a method for forming such a core layer of an information carrying card.
- first release film 2 may be a sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene under the trade name Teflon ® , any other fluoropolymer, silicone, a fluoropolymer or silicone coated films.
- a second release film 4 is disposed over first release film 2.
- Second release film 4 can be formed from the same material and process as first release film 2.
- a breathable release film is preferred.
- Examples of a breathable release film as second release film 4 is a silicone coated paper.
- second release film 4 may take the form of a
- a first thermoplastic layer 6 has at least one cavity 7, which is disposed over release films 2 and 4.
- materials that are suitable for use in forming first thermoplastic layer 6 include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride, polyolefm, polycarbonate, polyester, polyamide, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS), and the like.
- First thermoplastic layer 6 may be a PVC, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and another monomer such as vinyl ether, vinyl ester or vinyl acetate, or a PVC modified with a vinyl chloride copolymer.
- PVC films suitable for use with the invention are available from suppliers such as Klockner Pentaplast of America, Inc. of GordonsviUe, VA; and Shijiazhuang Eurochem Co. Ltd of China.
- Examples of such a vinyl chloride copolymer resin are available from Dow Chemical Company under trade name of UCAR ® , and from BASF of Ludwigshafen, Germany under trade name of Laroflex ® .
- UCAR ® is a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate.
- the grades include YYNS-3, VYHH and VYHD.
- Laroflex ® is a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl isobutyl ether.
- the grades include MP25, MP 35, MP45 and MP60.
- First thermoplastic layer 6 having at least one cavity can be formed by die-cutting one or more thermoplastic film and then laminating and heating one or more thermoplastic films. For example, a 0.35 micron thick film is die-cut to have at least one holes, and then laminated onto a 0.025 micron thick film to form a first thermoplastic layer 6 having at least one cavity.
- an inlay layer 8 may be disposed partially or fully inside cavity 7 of first thermoplastic layer 6.
- Inlay layer 8 comprises at least one printed circuit board (PCB) having at least one active or passive electronic component 10 embedded or surface-mounted on a supporting film 12.
- PCB printed circuit board
- Examples of supporting film 12 include but are not limited to polyimide, polyester such as PET, glass filled epoxy sheet such as FR-4.
- a printed circuit board (PCB) having all the components are abbreviated as PCBa.
- PCBa printed circuit board
- Examples of electronic component 10 inside inlay layer 8 include but are not limited to active or passive electronic components, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC), a battery for a "power card,” an antenna, and a functional component such as light emitting diodes (LED).
- IC integrated circuit
- LED light emitting diodes
- inlay layer 8 may comprise a piece of metal, ceramic or plastics.
- a piece of metal or ceramic may comprise platinum, copper, tungsten, metal powders, ceramic, or ceramic powders.
- Inlay layer 8 may have any dimension relative to the size of a cavity in first thermoplastic layer 6.
- Inlay layer 8 may be partially or fully disposed in such a cavity.
- the size of the cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is larger than the size of inlay layer 8.
- Inlay layer 8 may be fully disposed in the cavity.
- the size of the cavity in first thermoplastic layer 6 is the same as or slightly larger than the size of inlay layer 6 of PCB.
- the shape of the cavity often matches with the shape of inlay layer 8.
- the size of the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is less than the size of inlay layer 8.
- the size of the at least one cavity is the same as or slightly larger than a portion of inlay layer 8 of the PCB.
- the shape and size of one cavity may match with one electronic component 10.
- electronic component 10 include but are not limited to a battery or an active or passive electronic component, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC) in inlay layer 8.
- the cross-linkable polymer composition 16 comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler.
- a base polymer resin may be urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, urethane, epoxy or silicone.
- the particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefm, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
- the at least another monomer in the vinyl chloride co-polymer filler may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether in some embodiments.
- the particulate thermoplastic filler may be a compound or a blend comprising a thermoplastics such as PVC or a PVC copolymer.
- a thermoplastic filler is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer.
- Cross-linkable polymer composition 16 may further comprise at least one curative.
- Such a cross-linkable polymer composition 16 becomes a solid cross-linked composition after curing.
- such a cross- linked composition is more flexible than the first thermoplastic layer 6 in some embodiments.
- Cross-linkable polymer composition 16 which is packed in a syringe, can be dispensed using the standard dispensing apparatus or equipment for adhesives, encapsulants, sealants and
- the amount to cross-linkable composition 16 to be dispensed can be calculated and controlled based on the volume of the cavity and the inlay layer 8.
- the third and fourth release films can be any kind of release films, and in some embodiments, second and third release films 4 are formed of the same material.
- the first and fourth release films 2 are may also be formed from the same materials.
- the second and third release films 2 may be formed from a breathable silicone coated paper.
- the first and fourth release films 4 are often formed from a fluoropolymer such as polytetrafluoroethylene often offered under a trade name of Teflon ® .
- the resulting sandwich or layered structure of FIG. 6 is placed under pressure and heated to form a core layer for an information carrying card, as illustrated in the exemplary process of FIG. 7.
- a process 70 forming a core layer of an information carrying card includes the following steps.
- a second release film 4 is placed above a first release film 2.
- a first thermoplastic layer 6 having at least one cavity is formed.
- the first thermoplastic layer 6 is formed through steps of die-cutting one or more thermoplastic films; and then hot laminating with one or more uncut thermoplastic films.
- first thermoplastic layer 6, having at least one cavity is placed above first and second release film (4 and 6).
- an inlay layer 8 having printed circuit board (PCB) is placed at least partially into the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6.
- the size of the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is larger than the size of the inlay layer 8 of the PCB.
- the size of the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is substantially the same as the size of the inlay layer 8 of PCB. In other embodiments, the size of the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is substantially the same as the size of a portion of the inlay layer 8 of PCB.
- step 30 the process optionally comprises step 30 of "fixing" inlay layer 8 on first thermoplastic layer 6 using an instant adhesive.
- a plurality of holes is formed on the inlay layer by cutting some portions of supporting film 12 without any electronic component 10 and interconnects 14.
- An instant adhesive is applied to the holes after step 28. Examples of an
- DM2VU 81613.1 instant adhesive include but are not limited to cyanoacrylate.
- inlay layer 8 is fixed to first thermoplastic layer 6 in a period as short as a few seconds.
- a cross-linkable polymer composition 16 is dispensed over inlay layer 8 and inside the cavity.
- the cross-linkable polymer composition may directly contact the electronic components 10 including active or passive electronic components, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC).
- the amount of cross-linkable polymer composition is predetermined and controlled. Any extra material exceeding the top surface of first thermoplastic layer 6 may be removed.
- the curable base polymer resin in the cross-linkable polymer composition is urethane acrylate
- the particulate thermoplastic filler in the cross-linkable polymer composition is PVC, a compound or a blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer, or a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer such as vinyl ester or vinyl ether.
- third release film and fourth release film 4 are placed on the layered structure to form a sandwich structure (FIG. 6).
- the third release film is placed first followed by the fourth release film.
- the third release film is formed from the same material as the second release film 4, which is preferably a breathable release film.
- the fourth release film may be formed from the same material as first release film 2.
- the first and fourth release films are a polytetrafluoroethylene (under the trade name Teflon ® ) sheet.
- the layered structure above is placed under pressure, e.g., a pressure of less than about 2 MPa.
- the layered structure is heated under pressure.
- a suitable temperature would be one that is sufficiently high to partially or fully cure the cross-linkable polymer composition 16, or hot laminating first thermoplastic film 6, or both.
- the cross- linkable polymer composition 16 forms a solid.
- Such a cross-linked polymer composition has good adhesion with first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8 including electronic component 10 and supporting film 12.
- such a cross-linked composition is more flexible than first thermoplastic film 6.
- the temperature is in the range of 65-232 °C. In some embodiments, the temperature is less than 150°C.
- Process 70 may further comprise cooling the layer structure and peeling off the first, second, third and fourth release films.
- Process 70 may further comprise a step of curing the cross-linkable polymer composition 16 using visible light, UV or other radiation curing. It may also comprise a step of curing via the introduction of moisture or the promotion of other
- the core layer comprises a first thermoplastic layer 6, an inlay layer 8 and a cross-linked polymer composition 16.
- the exemplary core layers for an information carrying card from process 70 are shown in FIG. 8-14.
- an exemplary core layer 80 of an information carry card is fabricated according to the structure depicted FIG. 1-6 and steps of FIG. 7. More particularly, the exemplar core layer 80 comprises a first thermoplastic layer 6, an inlay layer 8, and a cross- linked polymer composition 16.
- First thermoplastic layer 6 is polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride, polyolefm, polycarbonate, polyester, polyamide, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS), or the like.
- Cross-linked polymer composition 16 is formed from a cross-linkable composition as described in related sections above.
- Inlay layer 8 comprises electronic components 10, for example, at least one printed circuit board (PCB), supporting film 12 and interconnects 14.
- the electronic components such as a battery and an active or passive electronic components 10, are connected with interconnects 14.
- Electronic components 10 are embedded on supporting film 14.
- the cross-linked polymer composition fills the voids and remaining spaces inside the cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8.
- the cross-linked polymer composition directly contacts the outer surface of electronic components 10.
- inlay layer 8 may have any dimension relative to the size of a cavity in the first thermoplastic layer 6. Inlay layer 8 may be partially or fully disposed into such a cavity.
- an exemplary core layer 82 of an information carry card includes a full open cavity for an inlay.
- the size of a cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6 is larger than the size of inlay layer 8.
- such a cavity is close to but slightly smaller than the size of an information carrying card.
- Inlay layer 8 is fully disposed into the cavity.
- the shape of the cavity may not be the same as the shape of inlay layer 8.
- an exemplary core layer 86 of an information carry card includes an open inlay cavity close to the size of an inlay layer 8.
- the size of a cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6 is the same as or slightly larger than the size of inlay
- inlay layer 8 can be fully disposed inside the cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6.
- the gap between the edge of the first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8 might be smaller than the gap shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.
- an exemplary core layer 90 of an information carry card includes a window cavity partially for an inlay.
- the size of the at least one cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6 is less than the size of inlay layer 8.
- the size of the at least one cavity is the same as or slightly larger than a portion of inlay layer 8.
- a portion of inlay layer is cut open for form one or more holes so that an electronic component 10 can be fit into one of the holes. Examples of such an electronic component 10 include but are not limited to a battery or a chip in the inlay layer 8.
- the electronic component 10 in inlay layer 8 is inserted from one side of the first thermoplastic layer 6.
- a crosslinkable composition for the crosslinked polymer composition 16 can be applied to from the other side of the first thermoplastic layer 6.
- an exemplary process 120 fixing an exemplary inlay layer 8 onto a thermoplastic layer 6 using an instant adhesive includes the following steps listed in FIG. 19.
- An inlay layer is first provided.
- an exemplary inlay layer 8 is used as a model for demonstration purpose.
- the electronic components used for a core layer of an information carrying card are not limited to the components illustrated in FIG. 15.
- Inlay layer 8 comprises a supporting film 12, a battery 102, a chip 104 having at least one integrated circuit (IC), metal structures 106, metal interconnect wires 108, and functional components such as LED 109.
- Supporting film 12 is a polymer based dielectric material in some embodiments.
- This inlay layer is suitable for a "power card.”
- a plurality of holes are formed by cutting the inlay layer 8 on the portions of the supporting film 12 without any electronic components and interconnect wires.
- the exemplary inlay layer 8 includes a plurality of holes 112 in its supporting layer 12 after cut.
- the holes can be of any shape and any size. Examples of the shape of the holes include but are not limited to circle, rectangle, square or any other shape.
- step 124 the resulting inlay layer 8 having holes is placed partially or fully inside a cavity of the first thermoplastic layer 6.
- the exemplary inlay layer 8 may have any dimension relative to size of a cavity in the first thermoplastic layer 6.
- the exemplary inlay layer 8 may be
- the exemplary inlay layer 8 having a plurality of holes is disposed over a first thermoplastic layer 6 having an open inlay cavity.
- the exemplary first thermoplastic layer has a cavity bigger than the inlay layer so that the inlay layer is fully disposed into the cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6.
- step 126 of FIG. 7 a small amount of an instant adhesive is applied into each hole 112.
- the exemplary inlay layer 8 is fixed onto the thermoplastic layer 6 using an instant adhesive 115 form the resulting structure 116, in accordance with some embodiments.
- an instant adhesive 115 include but are not limited to cyanoacrylate.
- the instant adhesive 115 cures fast in a few seconds.
- Such a fixing process used in this disclosure is understood to encompass any process of fixing an inlay layer 8 onto the first thermoplastic layer 6 using any other adhesive.
- an information carrying card comprises a core layer and a crosslinked polymer composition described above.
- the information carrying card further comprises at least one printable thermoplastic film laminated onto the surface of the at least one thermoplastic layer and the crosslinked polymer composition.
- the information carrying card further comprises at least one transparent film laminated onto the surface of the printable thermoplastic film.
- the information carrying card comprises at least one battery interconnected with the at least one integrated circuit (IC) on an inlay layer in the core layer.
- the information carrying card may also comprise a piece of metal, ceramic or plastic materials in the core layer of some information carrying cards.
- the invention also provides a method for fabricating an
- the method comprises forming a core layer of the information carrying card in this disclosure.
- the method may further comprise heat laminating a printable thermoplastic film and a transparent thermoplastic film on each side of the core layer of the information.
- FIG. 25 The layer structure at different steps of an exemplary process 150 is shown in FIGS. 20-24.
- a transparent film 132 is provided first.
- a transparent film 132 can be used as the outer layer of an
- DM2VU 81613.1 information carrying card examples include but are not limited to PVC, modified PVC and PET.
- a printable thermoplastic film layer 134 is disposed onto the transparent film 132.
- the printable thermoplastic film 134 is an imaging receiving layer. Words or images can be printed onto the printable thermoplastic film 134 before or during a process of making an information card. In some embodiments, this film is not transparent, and contains some pigments such as white pigments.
- an exemplary core layer 80 is disposed onto the printable thermoplastic layer 134 and the transparent film 132.
- an exemplary core layer 80 comprises a first thermoplastic layer 6, an inlay layer 8, and a cross-linked polymer composition 16.
- Inlay layer 8 comprises electronic components 10, for example, at least one printed circuit board (PCB), supporting film 12 and interconnects 14.
- the electronic components, such as a battery and an active or passive electronic components 10, are connected with interconnects 14.
- Electronic components 10 are embedded on supporting film 14.
- Cross-linked polymer composition 16 fills the voids and remaining spaces inside the cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8. In some embodiments, cross-linked polymer composition 16 directly contacts the outer surface of electronic components 10.
- a second printable thermoplastic layer 134 is disposed onto the layered structure of FIG. 22, followed by a second transparent film 132.
- the exemplary resulting layer structures are shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24.
- at least one release film is used on each side of the layer structure of FIG. 24.
- examples of the release film include a sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene, any other fluoropolymer, silicone, a fluoropolymer or silicone coated films.
- a breathable release film is used.
- step 158 the exemplary layer structure after step 156 is laminated under a pressure at a raised temperature.
- the layered structure after step 156 is pressed under a pressure.
- the pressure is less than 2 MPa.
- the layered sandwich structure is then is heated at a raised temperature under the pressure.
- a suitable temperature is sufficiently high so that all the films are laminated with good adhesion.
- the temperature is in the range of 65-232 °C. In some embodiments, the temperature is less than 150 °C.
- the information card may have different sizes.
- the information card may have a size following ISO/IEC 7810 standard.
- ISO/IEC 7810 standard For example, an ID-1 type smart card, which is for most of the banking card and ID cards, has a size of 85.6 x 53.98 mm.
- the exemplary process 150 comprises a process such as surface treatment to improve adhesion between two layers.
- surface treatment methods include but are not limited to plasma treatment or corona treatment before hot lamination at step 158.
- exemplary processes 70 and 150 can be used to make a plurality of information carrying cards on one sheet, in accordance with some embodiments.
- a first thermoplastic layer 6 comprises a plurality of cavity, in which an inlay layer 8 is disposed partially or fully into each cavity.
- like items are indicated by like reference numerals, and descriptions of the structure, provided above with reference are also described above.
- An exemplary core layer structure 180 comprising a plurality of inlay layer 8 can be fabricated using process 70 as described above.
- each inlay layer 8 is fixed onto the first thermoplastic layer 6 with an instant adhesive 115 using an exemplary process 120 (FIG. 19).
- Each inlay layer 8 is cut with a plurality of holes before an instant adhesive 115 is applied.
- an exemplary core layer 80 also comprises a cross-linked polymer composition 16.
- Inlay layer 8 comprises electronic components 10, for example, at least one printed circuit board (PCB), supporting film 12, and interconnects 14.
- Cross-linked polymer composition 16 fills the voids and remaining spaces inside the cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8.
- Cross-linked polymer composition 16 directly contacts the outer surface of electronic
- a crosslinkable polymer composition 16 is disposed over the inlay layer inside each cavity to form the crosslinked polymer composition.
- a crosslinkable polymer composition 16 comprises a crosslinkable polymer resin and a thermoplastic filler.
- An exemplary crosslinkable composition comprises a base polymer resin and a particulate thermoplastic filler.
- the base polymer resin is urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylates including methacrylate, silicone, urethane, epoxy or the like.
- the particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of
- the particulate thermoplastic filler may be a compound or a blend comprising a thermoplastic polymer such as PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer.
- an exemplary composition may comprises urethane acrylate as the basic polymer resin, and a filler of PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer such as vinyl ester or vinyl ether.
- the crosslinkable composition 16 is cured to form a crosslinked composition.
- curing method examples include but are not limited to thermal and radiation curing.
- thermal curing occurs during a thermal lamination process.
- the exemplary core layer structure 180 is further laminated with at least one printable thermoplastic layer and a transparent film. The resulting laminated structure is then cut to form a plurality of information carrying cards.
- the pressure is preferably less than 2 MPa.
- the temperature is in the range of 65-232 °C in some
- Rectangular shaped information carrying cards or smart cards in this disclosure are for illustration only.
- the disclosure structure and process of making also apply to any information carrying card or part of any shapes and any size. Examples of these parts include but are not limited to rectangular sheets, circular sheets, strips, rods and rings.
- the size includes but is not limited to any size following ISO/IEC 7810 standard.
Abstract
The disclosure provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, resulting information carrying card, and methods of making the same. A crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, urethane, acrylate, silicone and epoxy. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a compound or blend thereof.
Description
INFORMATION CARRYING CARD COMPRISING A CROSS-LINKED POLYMER COMPOSITION, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/619,700, filed on April 3, 2012, U.S. Patent Application No. 13/647,982, filed on October 9, 2012, U.S. Patent Application No. 13/648,805, filed October 10, 2012 and, U.S. Patent Application No.
13/649,663, filed October 11, 2012, which applications are expressly incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The disclosure relates to information carrying cards such as smart cards. More particularly, the disclosed subject matter relates to a polymer composition, an information carrying card comprising such composition, and a method of making the same.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Information carrying cards provide identification, authentication, data storage and application processing. Such cards or parts include key cards, identification cards, telephone cards, credit cards, bankcards, tags, bar code strips, other smart cards and the like.
Counterfeiting and information fraud associated with traditional plastic cards causes tens of billions of dollars in the losses each year. As a response, information carrying cards are getting "smarter" to enhance security. Smart card technologies provide solutions to prevent fraud and decrease resulting losses.
[0003] Information carrying cards often include an integrated circuit (IC) embedded in a thermoplastic material, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Information has been input and stored in the integrated circuit before a transaction. In use, information carrying cards work in either a "contact" or "contactless" mode. In contact mode, an electronic component on the card is caused to directly contact a card reader or other information receiving device to establish an
electromagnetic coupling. In contactless mode, the electromagnetic coupling between the card and the card reading device is established through electromagnetic action at a distance, without the need for physical contact. The process of inputting information into the IC of the
information carrying card also works in either of these two modes.
[0004] When information carrying cards become "smarter," the amount of information stored in each card often increases, and the complexity of the embedded IC's also increases. The cards also need to withstand flexing to protect sensitive electronic components from damage as well as offer good durability during use. A relatively easy and full-scale commercial process having improved productivity at low cost is also desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The invention provides a cross-linkable polymer composition, a core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, an information carrying card formed from the core layer for an information carrying card comprising such cross-linked composition, and methods for making the same.
[0006] In some embodiments, a cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. Such base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, and urethane. Examples of acrylate include but are not limited to methacrylate. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefm, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a compound or blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The at least another monomer in the vinyl chloride co-polymer may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether in some embodiments. The cross-linkable polymer composition may further comprise at least one curative.
[0007] In other embodiments, a cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler comprising a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer. The at least another monomer may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether. The curable base polymer is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, silicone, urethane and epoxy. Examples of acrylate include but are not limited to methacrylate. Such cross-linkable polymer composition may further comprise at least one curative. Such a composition is transformed into a cross-linked polymer composition after a curing reaction.
[0008] In yet other embodiments, a core layer for an information carrying card comprises a cross-linked polymer composition, which comprises a base polymer resin and a particulate
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thermoplastic filler. Such base polymer resin is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, silicone, urethane and epoxy. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefm, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a compound or blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). A core layer for an information carrying card may further comprise an inlay layer having at least one active or passive electronic component, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC). In some embodiments, the cross- linked polymer composition directly contacts the at least one IC on the inlay layer. In additional embodiments, an information carrying card comprises a core layer and a cross-linked polymer composition as described above.
[0009] A method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card is provided by the invention. In one embodiment, the method comprises steps of forming a first thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity, disposing an inlay layer of printed circuit board (PCB) partially or fully into the at least one cavity, and dispensing a cross-linkable polymer composition over the inlay layer in the at least one cavity. In some embodiments, the cross-linkable polymer composition used in such a method comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form and a particulate thermoplastic filler. In other embodiments, a method of making a core layer further comprises fixing an inlay layer to a first thermoplastic layer using an instant adhesive. In further embodiments, a method of making a core layer further includes the step of heating the layer structure at a predetermined temperature under pressure.
[0010] The invention also provides a method for fabricating an information carrying card comprising forming a core layer of the information carrying card of the invention. The method may further comprise heat laminating a printable thermoplastic film and a transparent thermoplastic film on each side of the core layer of the card. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The present disclosure is best understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is emphasized that, according to common practice, the various features of the drawings are not necessarily to scale. In some instances, the dimensions of the various features are arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity. Like numerals denote like features throughout the specification and the figures.
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[0012] FIGS. 1-6 illustrate cross section views of layered structures at different steps in an exemplary process of forming a core layer of an information carrying card, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a cross section view of a first release film.
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a cross section view of a second release film disposed over the first release film of FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a section view of a first thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity disposed over the two release films of FIG. 2.
[0016] FIG. 4 is a cross section view of the layers after an inlay layer is disposed partially or fully inside the cavity of the first thermoplastic layer of FIG. 3.
[0017] FIG. 5 is a cross section view of the layers of FIG. 4 after a crosslinkable polymer composition is dispensed over the inlay layer inside the cavity.
[0018] FIG. 6 is a cross section view of the resulting layers after placing a third and a forth release film over the layers of FIG. 5.
[0019] FIG. 7 is a flow chart diagram illustrating an exemplary process of forming a core layer of an information carrying card, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0020] FIG. 8 is a cross section view of an exemplary core layer of an information carry card, which is fabricated according to the structure in FIG. 1-6 and steps in FIG. 7.
[0021] FIG. 9 is a cross section view of an exemplary core layer of an information carry card having a full open cavity for an inlay, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0022] FIG. 10 is a top down view of the exemplary core layer of an information carry card of
FIG. 9.
[0023] FIG. 11 is a cross section view of an exemplary core layer of an information carry card having an open inlay cavity close to the size of an inlay, in accordance with some embodiments [0024] FIG. 12 is a top down view of the exemplary core layer of an information carry card of FIG. 11.
[0025] FIG. 13 is a cross section view of an exemplary core layer of an information carry card having a window cavity partially for an inlay, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0026] FIG. 14 is a top down view of the exemplary core layer of an information carry card of FIG. 13.
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[0027] FIGS. 15-18 illustrate an exemplary process for fixing an exemplary inlay layer onto a thermoplastic layer using an instant adhesive, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0028] FIG. 15 is a top down view of an exemplary inlay layer, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0029] FIG. 16 illustrates a top down view of the exemplary inlay layer of FIG. 15 after cut with holes in its supporting layer.
[0030] FIG. 17 illustrates a top down view of the exemplary inlay layer of FIG. 16 disposed over a thermoplastic layer.
[0031] FIG. 18 illustrates a top down view of the exemplary inlay layer of FIG. 17 which is fixed onto the thermoplastic layer using instant adhesive, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0032] FIG. 19 is a flow chart diagram illustrating an exemplary process of fixing an inlay layer onto a thermoplastic layer, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0033] FIGS. 20 -24 illustrate cross section views of the layer structure at different steps of an exemplary process of making an exemplary information carrying card, in accordance with some embodiments.
[0034] FIG. 20 is a cross section view of a transparent film.
[0035] FIG. 21 is a cross section view of a printable film disposed over the transparent film of FIG. 20.
[0036] FIG. 22 is a cross section view of the layer structure after an exemplary core layer is disposed over the two films of FIG. 21.
[0037] FIG. 23 is a cross section view of the resulting layer structure after a second printable film is disposed over the layer structure of FIG. 22.
[0038] FIG. 24 is a cross section view of the resulting layer structure after a second transparent film is disposed over the layer structure of FIG. 23.
[0039] FIG. 25 is a flow chart diagram illustrating an exemplary process of making an exemplary information carrying card.
[0040] FIG. 26 is a schematic drawing illustrating an exemplary core layer structure for a plurality a plurality of information carrying cards during an exemplary manufacturing process, in accordance with some embodiments.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0041] This description of the exemplary embodiments is intended to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. In the description, relative terms such as "lower," "upper," "horizontal," "vertical,", "above," "below," "up," "down," "top" and "bottom" as well as derivative thereof (e.g., "horizontally," "downwardly," "upwardly," etc.) should be construed to refer to the orientation as then described or as shown in the drawing under discussion. These relative terms are for convenience of description and do not require that any apparatus to be constructed or operated in a particular orientation. Terms concerning attachments, coupling and the like, such as "connected" and "interconnected," refer to a relationship wherein structures are secured or attached to one another either directly or indirectly through intervening structures, as well as both movable or rigid attachments or relationships, unless expressly described otherwise.
[0042] For brevity, unless expressly stated otherwise, references to "information carrying card" or "smart card" made throughout this description are intended to encompass at least key cards, identification cards, telephone cards, credit cards, bankcard, power cards, tags, bar code strips, any part comprising an integrated circuit (IC), and the like. "Information carrying card" or "smart card" also includes a wide variety of shapes, which include but are not limited to rectangular sheets, circular sheets, strips, rods and rings. "Information carrying card" or "smart card" also includes any information carrying parts of both "contact" and "contactless" modes. "Information carrying card" or "smart card" also encompasses any information carrying cards with or without an on-board power supply. An information carrying card comprising a power supply is also referred as a "power card."
[0043] 1. Cross-linkable Polymer Composition:
[0044] A cross-linkable polymer composition formed in accordance with the invention often comprises a curable base polymer resin, in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin may be selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate and urethane. The acrylate may be a methacrylate. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The particulate thermoplastic filler may be a compound or a blend
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comprising a thermoplastic resin, for example, a compound or a blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer. The at least another monomer in the vinyl chloride co-polymer may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether.
[0045] The base polymer resin may be an oligomer or pre-polymer having functional groups. The base polymer may be cross-linkable under a regular curing conditions including but not limited to heating, radiation such as ultraviolet (UV) light, moisture and other suitable conditions. The base polymer may be in liquid or paste form. Its viscosity may be in the range of 1-100,000 cps. In some embodiments, the base polymer resin is urethane acrylate. These polymer resins are readily available from specialty chemical suppliers. Examples of these suppliers include but are not limited to Dymax Corporation of Torrington, CT and Sartomer USA, LLC of Exton, PA.
[0046] A particulate thermoplastic filler suitable for the invention may be any polymer which, when heated, will melt. Examples of a thermoplastic filler include, but are not limited to polyolefm, PVC, polyester, copolymer, terpolymer and the like. A powdered polymer that provides adequate results may be a compound or a blend comprising PVC, or a modified PVC. One suitable example of he particulate thermoplastic filler comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, which may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether. The ratio of vinyl chloride and the least another monomer can be in any ratio. Examples of such a copolymer are available from Dow Chemical Company under trade name of UCAR™, and from BASF of Ludwigshafen, Germany under trade name of Laroflex™. UCARTM is a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate. The grades include YYNS-3, VYHH and VYHD. Laroflex™ is a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl isobutyl ether. The grades include MP25, MP 35, MP45 and MP60. All of these polymer resins are often supplied in the form of fine powder. One example of a thermoplastic filler is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer such as vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether. In such an example, the ratio of PVC and the copolymer can be in the range of 99 : 1 to 1 : 99, and in the range of 95 : 5 to 80 : 20 in some embodiments.
[0047] Particulate thermoplastic filler might be obtained through suspension or emulsion polymerization of one or more corresponding monomers or, through pulverization of solid plastics. Pulverization of the solid polymers may be achieved through a mechanical method, a freezing grinding method, a solution method, or any other suitable method. The particulate form
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can be of any size, by way of example and no limitation; the particles may be in the range of 0.5- 200 microns. In some embodiments, the particles are in the range of 1-1000 nm.
[0048] The cross-linkable polymer composition may further comprise at least one curative based on general principles of polymer chemistry. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a dual curing mechanism. For example, the cross-linkable composition comprises a first curative for thermal curing and a second curative for radiation curing. During the curing or cross-linking reaction, such a cross-linkable composition transforms into a solid cross-linked polymer composition. Such a cross-linked polymer composition is also known in the art as a
"thermosetting" polymer or "thermoset" to distinguish it from a thermoplastic polymer. In some embodiments, the cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a range of from about 20 wt.% to about 99.5 wt.%, and preferably in the range of about 50 wt.% to about 95 wt.%, of the base polymer. The cross-linkable polymer composition often comprises a range of about 0.5 wt. % to about 80 wt. %, and preferably in the range of about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. %, of the particulate thermoplastic filler. In some embodiments, the cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a range of from about 65 wt.% to about 99.5 wt.%, and preferably in the range of about 80 wt.% to about 95 wt.%, of the base polymer. The cross-linkable polymer composition often comprises a range of about 0.5 wt. % to about 35 wt. %, and preferably in the range of about 5 wt. % to about 20 wt. %, of the particulate thermoplastic filler.
[0049] In some embodiments, a cross-linkable polymer composition comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler comprising a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer. The at least another monomer can be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether. One example of a thermoplastic filler is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer such as vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether. The ratio of PVC and the copolymer can be in the range of 99 : 1 to 1 : 99, and in the range of 95 : 5 to 80 : 20 in some embodiments. The curable base polymer is selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, silicone, acrylate, urethane and epoxy. The base polymer resin may be an oligomer or prepolymer having functional groups. The base polymer may be cross-linkable under regular curing conditions including, but not limited to heating, radiation such as ultraviolet (UV) light, moisture and other suitable conditions. The base polymer may be in liquid or paste form. Its viscosity may be in the range of 1-100,000 cps. In some embodiments, functional acrylate such
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as urethane acrylate is preferred. In other embodiments, the base polymer resin might be epoxy, silicone and urethane. In some embodiments, a formulation for flexibilized or flexible epoxy is preferred over a rigid epoxy. Such polymer resins are readily available from the specialty chemical suppliers.
[0050] EXAMPLES:
[0051] The following examples are only intended to illustrate embodiments in accordance with the invention, and as such should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0052] The following examples include a thermoplastic filler (Powder 1) and a formulation comprising a base polymer resin. Powder 1 is a fine powder mechanically pulverized from a 14 mil thick poly( vinyl chloride) (PVC) film. One example of a PVC film that provides an adequate Powder 1 is obtained from KlOckner Pentaplast GmbH & Co. KG of Germany under the trade name Pentacard PVC (Vinyl) films, which is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate. The powder was sieved with a 1.0-0.05 mm sieve before use. A formulation comprising a base polymer resin is from Dymax Corporation of Torrington, CT. Examples of such a formulation comprising a base polymer include Multi-cure® 9-20676, 9- 20557 and 6-625-SV01. Multi-cure® 9-20676 is visible light or UV-curable urethane acrylate formulation comprising isobornyl acrylate, urethane methacrylate oligomer, acrylate oligomer, 2- (2-ethoxyethoxy) ethyl acrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, t-butyl perbenzoate and a photoinitiator. Its viscosity is 400 cP, and its boiling point is 205 °C.
[0053] Multi-cure® 9-20557 is a urethane acrylate or acrylated urethane formulation comprising isobornyl acrylate, urethane methacrylate oligomer, 2-(2-ethoxyethoxy) ethyl acrylate, 2- hydroxyethyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, t-butyl perbenzoate and a photoinitiator. Its viscosity is 2300 cP, and its boiling point is 120 °C. It is UV/visible light curable with secondary heat curing feature.
[0054] Multi-cure® 6-625-SV01 is a urethane acrylate or acrylated urethane formulation comprising isobornyl acrylate, urethane methacrylate oligomer, 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, acrylic acid, maleic acid, t-butyl perbenzoate, a photoinitiator and epoxy resin (<1%). Its viscosity is 10, 000 cP. It is UV/visible light curable with secondary heat curing feature.
[0055] Exemplary formulations Ex. 1 -4 are shown in TABLE 1.
TABLE 1.
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Ex. 1 Ex. 2 Ex. 3 Ex. 4
Multi-cure® 9-20676 85% 80%
Multi-cure® 9-20557 85% 80%
Powder 1 15% 20% 15% 20%
[0056] The formulations were made by mixing Powder 1 with the corresponding base polymer at the ratio specified in Table 1. The formulation was degased and then placed into a syringe for easy dispensing before use. These formulations (Ex. 1-4) were used in making a core layer for an information carrying card, and the trials were successful. The structure of the core layer of an information carrying card, and the method of making the same are described in detail hereinafter. An inlay layer of a printed circuit board (PCB) is partially or fully disposed into the at least one cavity of a first thermoplastic layer, which was PVC or PVC modified with a vinyl chloride (VC) copolymer in these experiments. One of these cross-linkable polymer compositions (Ext. 1-4) was dispensed over the inlay layer, and then cured at a raised temperature of less than 150°C under a pressure of less than 2 MPa. The resulting core layer was used in fabricating an information carrying card. In some of these experiments, the information carrying card is a powered smart card.
[0057] As comparison, the base polymer Multi-cure® 9-20676 or 9-20557 without any fillers was used in the same way, but the trials were not successful in making an information carrying card.
[0058] Exemplary formulations Ex. 5-6 are shown in TABLE 1. Formulations Ex. 5-6 were made using the same method as described. These formulations (Ex. 5-6) were used in making a core layer for an information carrying card, and the trials were successful.
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2. Core layer for Information Carrying Card
[0059] In some embodiments, a core layer for an information carrying card comprises a cross- linked polymer composition. The cross-linked composition is made through curing the cross- linkable polymer composition described above. Such a cross-linked polymer composition comprises a base polymer resin and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, silicone, urethane, epoxy or the like. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefm, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a compound or a blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The at least another monomer in the vinyl chloride co-polymer may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether in some embodiments. One example of the thermoplastic filler is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer.
[0060] The core layer for an information carrying card further comprises an inlay layer having at least one active or passive electronic component, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC). In some embodiments, the inlay layer may comprise a piece of metal, ceramic or plastics. In some embodiments, the cross-linked polymer composition directly contacts at least one IC on the inlay layer. The core layer for an information carrying card further comprises at least one
thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity. The inlay layer having at least one integrated IC is partially or fully disposed inside the cavity over the at least one thermoplastic layer. The crosslinked polymer composition is disposed into the cavity over the at least one thermoplastic layer, directly contacting the at least one active or passive electronic component, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC) on the inlay layer. This invention also provides a method for forming such a core layer of an information carrying card.
[0061] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, first release film 2 may be a sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene under the trade name Teflon®, any other fluoropolymer, silicone, a fluoropolymer or silicone coated films. A second release film 4 is disposed over first release film 2. Second release film 4 can be formed from the same material and process as first release film 2. In some embodiments, a breathable release film is preferred. Examples of a breathable release film as second release film 4 is a silicone coated paper. For example, second release film 4 may take the form of a
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silicone coated, unbleached parchment baking paper, available from Regency Wraps company under the trade name of "If you care."
[0062] Referring to FIG. 3, a first thermoplastic layer 6 has at least one cavity 7, which is disposed over release films 2 and 4. Examples of materials that are suitable for use in forming first thermoplastic layer 6 include polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride, polyolefm, polycarbonate, polyester, polyamide, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS), and the like. First thermoplastic layer 6 may be a PVC, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and another monomer such as vinyl ether, vinyl ester or vinyl acetate, or a PVC modified with a vinyl chloride copolymer. Examples of PVC films suitable for use with the invention are available from suppliers such as Klockner Pentaplast of America, Inc. of GordonsviUe, VA; and Shijiazhuang Eurochem Co. Ltd of China. Examples of such a vinyl chloride copolymer resin are available from Dow Chemical Company under trade name of UCAR®, and from BASF of Ludwigshafen, Germany under trade name of Laroflex®. UCAR® is a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate. The grades include YYNS-3, VYHH and VYHD. Laroflex® is a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl isobutyl ether. The grades include MP25, MP 35, MP45 and MP60. All of these polymer resins may be supplied as fine powder. A powder of these copolymers can be added to modify PVC resins for films. First thermoplastic layer 6 having at least one cavity can be formed by die-cutting one or more thermoplastic film and then laminating and heating one or more thermoplastic films. For example, a 0.35 micron thick film is die-cut to have at least one holes, and then laminated onto a 0.025 micron thick film to form a first thermoplastic layer 6 having at least one cavity.
[0063] Referring to FIG. 4 an inlay layer 8 may be disposed partially or fully inside cavity 7 of first thermoplastic layer 6. Inlay layer 8 comprises at least one printed circuit board (PCB) having at least one active or passive electronic component 10 embedded or surface-mounted on a supporting film 12. Examples of supporting film 12 include but are not limited to polyimide, polyester such as PET, glass filled epoxy sheet such as FR-4. A printed circuit board (PCB) having all the components are abbreviated as PCBa. For brevity, the references to PCB in this disclosure will be understood to encompass any PCBs including PCBa. Examples of electronic component 10 inside inlay layer 8 include but are not limited to active or passive electronic components, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC), a battery for a "power card," an antenna, and a functional component such as light emitting diodes (LED). Electronic components are
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interconnected via wires or traces 14. Supporting film 12 may be a polymer based dielectric material. In some embodiments, inlay layer 8 may comprise a piece of metal, ceramic or plastics. For example, a piece of metal or ceramic may comprise platinum, copper, tungsten, metal powders, ceramic, or ceramic powders. Inlay layer 8 may have any dimension relative to the size of a cavity in first thermoplastic layer 6. Inlay layer 8 may be partially or fully disposed in such a cavity. In some embodiments, the size of the cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is larger than the size of inlay layer 8. Inlay layer 8 may be fully disposed in the cavity. In some embodiments, the size of the cavity in first thermoplastic layer 6 is the same as or slightly larger than the size of inlay layer 6 of PCB. The shape of the cavity often matches with the shape of inlay layer 8. In some embodiments, the size of the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is less than the size of inlay layer 8. The size of the at least one cavity is the same as or slightly larger than a portion of inlay layer 8 of the PCB. For example, the shape and size of one cavity may match with one electronic component 10. Examples of electronic component 10 include but are not limited to a battery or an active or passive electronic component, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC) in inlay layer 8.
[0064] Referring to FIG. 5, the resulting layer, after a cross-linkable polymer composition 16, is dispensed over the inlay layer inside the cavity. The cross-linkable polymer composition 16 comprises a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, and a particulate thermoplastic filler. Such a base polymer resin may be urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylate, urethane, epoxy or silicone. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefm, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The at least another monomer in the vinyl chloride co-polymer filler may be vinyl ester, vinyl acetate or vinyl ether in some embodiments. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be a compound or a blend comprising a thermoplastics such as PVC or a PVC copolymer. One example of the thermoplastic filler is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer. Cross-linkable polymer composition 16 may further comprise at least one curative. Such a cross-linkable polymer composition 16 becomes a solid cross-linked composition after curing. Preferably, such a cross- linked composition is more flexible than the first thermoplastic layer 6 in some embodiments.
[0065] Cross-linkable polymer composition 16, which is packed in a syringe, can be dispensed using the standard dispensing apparatus or equipment for adhesives, encapsulants, sealants and
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potting compounds. The amount to cross-linkable composition 16 to be dispensed can be calculated and controlled based on the volume of the cavity and the inlay layer 8.
[0066] Referring to FIG. 6, the resulting layers after placing a third and a forth release film over the layers shown in FIG. 5, form a sandwich structure. The third and fourth release films can be any kind of release films, and in some embodiments, second and third release films 4 are formed of the same material. The first and fourth release films 2 are may also be formed from the same materials. For example, in some embodiments, the second and third release films 2 may be formed from a breathable silicone coated paper. The first and fourth release films 4 are often formed from a fluoropolymer such as polytetrafluoroethylene often offered under a trade name of Teflon®. The resulting sandwich or layered structure of FIG. 6 is placed under pressure and heated to form a core layer for an information carrying card, as illustrated in the exemplary process of FIG. 7.
[0067] Referring to FIG. 7, a process 70 forming a core layer of an information carrying card, in accordance with some embodiments includes the following steps. At step 22, a second release film 4 is placed above a first release film 2. At step 24, a first thermoplastic layer 6 having at least one cavity is formed. In some embodiments, the first thermoplastic layer 6 is formed through steps of die-cutting one or more thermoplastic films; and then hot laminating with one or more uncut thermoplastic films. At step 26, first thermoplastic layer 6, having at least one cavity, is placed above first and second release film (4 and 6). At step 28, an inlay layer 8 having printed circuit board (PCB) is placed at least partially into the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6. In some embodiments, the size of the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is larger than the size of the inlay layer 8 of the PCB. In some
embodiments, the size of the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is substantially the same as the size of the inlay layer 8 of PCB. In other embodiments, the size of the at least one cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 is substantially the same as the size of a portion of the inlay layer 8 of PCB.
[0068] Following step 28, the process optionally comprises step 30 of "fixing" inlay layer 8 on first thermoplastic layer 6 using an instant adhesive. A plurality of holes is formed on the inlay layer by cutting some portions of supporting film 12 without any electronic component 10 and interconnects 14. An instant adhesive is applied to the holes after step 28. Examples of an
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instant adhesive include but are not limited to cyanoacrylate. In some embodiments, inlay layer 8 is fixed to first thermoplastic layer 6 in a period as short as a few seconds.
[0069] At step 32 (FIG. 7) a cross-linkable polymer composition 16 is dispensed over inlay layer 8 and inside the cavity. The cross-linkable polymer composition may directly contact the electronic components 10 including active or passive electronic components, e.g., an integrated circuit (IC). The amount of cross-linkable polymer composition is predetermined and controlled. Any extra material exceeding the top surface of first thermoplastic layer 6 may be removed. In some embodiments, the curable base polymer resin in the cross-linkable polymer composition is urethane acrylate, and the particulate thermoplastic filler in the cross-linkable polymer composition is PVC, a compound or a blend comprising PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer, or a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer such as vinyl ester or vinyl ether.
[0070] At step 34, third release film and fourth release film 4 are placed on the layered structure to form a sandwich structure (FIG. 6). The third release film is placed first followed by the fourth release film. In some embodiments, the third release film is formed from the same material as the second release film 4, which is preferably a breathable release film. The fourth release film may be formed from the same material as first release film 2. In some embodiments, the first and fourth release films are a polytetrafluoroethylene (under the trade name Teflon®) sheet. At step 36, the layered structure above is placed under pressure, e.g., a pressure of less than about 2 MPa.
[0071] At step 38, the layered structure is heated under pressure. A suitable temperature would be one that is sufficiently high to partially or fully cure the cross-linkable polymer composition 16, or hot laminating first thermoplastic film 6, or both. After the heat treatment, the cross- linkable polymer composition 16 forms a solid. Such a cross-linked polymer composition has good adhesion with first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8 including electronic component 10 and supporting film 12. In some embodiments, such a cross-linked composition is more flexible than first thermoplastic film 6. In some embodiments, the temperature is in the range of 65-232 °C. In some embodiments, the temperature is less than 150°C.
[0072] Process 70 may further comprise cooling the layer structure and peeling off the first, second, third and fourth release films. Process 70 may further comprise a step of curing the cross-linkable polymer composition 16 using visible light, UV or other radiation curing. It may also comprise a step of curing via the introduction of moisture or the promotion of other
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chemical reactions. After process 70, the cross-linkable polymer composition 16 is cured so as to yield a solid. After the release films are peeled away, a core layer for an information carrying card is formed. The core layer comprises a first thermoplastic layer 6, an inlay layer 8 and a cross-linked polymer composition 16. The exemplary core layers for an information carrying card from process 70 are shown in FIG. 8-14.
[0073] Referring to FIG. 8, an exemplary core layer 80 of an information carry card, is fabricated according to the structure depicted FIG. 1-6 and steps of FIG. 7. More particularly, the exemplar core layer 80 comprises a first thermoplastic layer 6, an inlay layer 8, and a cross- linked polymer composition 16. First thermoplastic layer 6 is polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of vinyl chloride, polyolefm, polycarbonate, polyester, polyamide, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS), or the like. Cross-linked polymer composition 16 is formed from a cross-linkable composition as described in related sections above. Inlay layer 8 comprises electronic components 10, for example, at least one printed circuit board (PCB), supporting film 12 and interconnects 14. The electronic components, such as a battery and an active or passive electronic components 10, are connected with interconnects 14. Electronic components 10 are embedded on supporting film 14. The cross-linked polymer composition fills the voids and remaining spaces inside the cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8. In some embodiments, the cross-linked polymer composition directly contacts the outer surface of electronic components 10. Referring once again to FIG. 4, inlay layer 8 may have any dimension relative to the size of a cavity in the first thermoplastic layer 6. Inlay layer 8 may be partially or fully disposed into such a cavity.
[0074] Referring to FIGS. 9-14, different configurations of core layers for an information carrying card may also be utilized with good effect. Referring to FIG. 9, an exemplary core layer 82 of an information carry card includes a full open cavity for an inlay. In FIGS. 9 and 10, the size of a cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6 is larger than the size of inlay layer 8. In some embodiments, such a cavity is close to but slightly smaller than the size of an information carrying card. Inlay layer 8 is fully disposed into the cavity. The shape of the cavity may not be the same as the shape of inlay layer 8.
[0075] Referring FIGS. 11 and 12, an exemplary core layer 86 of an information carry card includes an open inlay cavity close to the size of an inlay layer 8. In FIGS. 11 and 12, the size of a cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6 is the same as or slightly larger than the size of inlay
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layer 8. The shape of the cavity matches with the shape of inlay layer 8. In this configuration, inlay layer 8 can be fully disposed inside the cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6. The gap between the edge of the first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8 might be smaller than the gap shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.
[0076] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, an exemplary core layer 90 of an information carry card includes a window cavity partially for an inlay. In FIGS. 13 and 14, the size of the at least one cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6 is less than the size of inlay layer 8. The size of the at least one cavity is the same as or slightly larger than a portion of inlay layer 8. In some embodiments, a portion of inlay layer is cut open for form one or more holes so that an electronic component 10 can be fit into one of the holes. Examples of such an electronic component 10 include but are not limited to a battery or a chip in the inlay layer 8. In some embodiments, the electronic component 10 in inlay layer 8 is inserted from one side of the first thermoplastic layer 6. During the fabrication process, a crosslinkable composition for the crosslinked polymer composition 16 can be applied to from the other side of the first thermoplastic layer 6.
[0077] Referring to FIGS. 15-19, an exemplary process 120 fixing an exemplary inlay layer 8 onto a thermoplastic layer 6 using an instant adhesive, in accordance with some embodiments, includes the following steps listed in FIG. 19. An inlay layer is first provided. Referring to FIG. 15, an exemplary inlay layer 8 is used as a model for demonstration purpose. The electronic components used for a core layer of an information carrying card are not limited to the components illustrated in FIG. 15. Inlay layer 8 comprises a supporting film 12, a battery 102, a chip 104 having at least one integrated circuit (IC), metal structures 106, metal interconnect wires 108, and functional components such as LED 109. Supporting film 12 is a polymer based dielectric material in some embodiments. This inlay layer is suitable for a "power card."
[0078] In step 122 (FIG. 19), a plurality of holes are formed by cutting the inlay layer 8 on the portions of the supporting film 12 without any electronic components and interconnect wires. Referring to FIG. 16, the exemplary inlay layer 8 includes a plurality of holes 112 in its supporting layer 12 after cut. The holes can be of any shape and any size. Examples of the shape of the holes include but are not limited to circle, rectangle, square or any other shape.
[0079] In step 124, the resulting inlay layer 8 having holes is placed partially or fully inside a cavity of the first thermoplastic layer 6. The exemplary inlay layer 8 may have any dimension relative to size of a cavity in the first thermoplastic layer 6. The exemplary inlay layer 8 may be
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partially or fully disposed into such a cavity. Referring to FIG. 17, the exemplary inlay layer 8 having a plurality of holes is disposed over a first thermoplastic layer 6 having an open inlay cavity. The exemplary first thermoplastic layer has a cavity bigger than the inlay layer so that the inlay layer is fully disposed into the cavity on the first thermoplastic layer 6.
[0080] In step 126 of FIG. 7, a small amount of an instant adhesive is applied into each hole 112. Referring to FIG. 18, the exemplary inlay layer 8 is fixed onto the thermoplastic layer 6 using an instant adhesive 115 form the resulting structure 116, in accordance with some embodiments. Examples of an instant adhesive 115 include but are not limited to cyanoacrylate. In some embodiments, the instant adhesive 115 cures fast in a few seconds. Such a fixing process used in this disclosure is understood to encompass any process of fixing an inlay layer 8 onto the first thermoplastic layer 6 using any other adhesive.
[0081] 3. Information Carrying Cards
[0082] In some embodiments, an information carrying card comprises a core layer and a crosslinked polymer composition described above. In some embodiments, the information carrying card further comprises at least one printable thermoplastic film laminated onto the surface of the at least one thermoplastic layer and the crosslinked polymer composition. The information carrying card further comprises at least one transparent film laminated onto the surface of the printable thermoplastic film. In some embodiments, the information carrying card comprises at least one battery interconnected with the at least one integrated circuit (IC) on an inlay layer in the core layer. The information carrying card may also comprise a piece of metal, ceramic or plastic materials in the core layer of some information carrying cards.
[0083] In some embodiments, the invention also provides a method for fabricating an
information carrying card. The method comprises forming a core layer of the information carrying card in this disclosure. The method may further comprise heat laminating a printable thermoplastic film and a transparent thermoplastic film on each side of the core layer of the information.
[0084] Referring to FIGS. 20 -25, an exemplary process 150 of making an exemplary
information carrying card includes the following steps as shown in FIG. 25. The layer structure at different steps of an exemplary process 150 is shown in FIGS. 20-24. Referring to FIG. 20, a transparent film 132 is provided first. A transparent film 132 can be used as the outer layer of an
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information carrying card. Examples of transparent film 132 include but are not limited to PVC, modified PVC and PET. In step 152 of FIG. 25, referring to the structure shown in FIG. 21, a printable thermoplastic film layer 134 is disposed onto the transparent film 132. The printable thermoplastic film 134 is an imaging receiving layer. Words or images can be printed onto the printable thermoplastic film 134 before or during a process of making an information card. In some embodiments, this film is not transparent, and contains some pigments such as white pigments.
[0085] In step 154 of FIG. 25, a core layer 80 is disposed onto the printable thermoplastic layer 134 and the transparent film 132. One example of resulting layer structure is shown in FIG. 22. Referring again to FIG. 8, in some embodiments, an exemplary core layer 80 comprises a first thermoplastic layer 6, an inlay layer 8, and a cross-linked polymer composition 16. Inlay layer 8 comprises electronic components 10, for example, at least one printed circuit board (PCB), supporting film 12 and interconnects 14. The electronic components, such as a battery and an active or passive electronic components 10, are connected with interconnects 14. Electronic components 10 are embedded on supporting film 14. Cross-linked polymer composition 16 fills the voids and remaining spaces inside the cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8. In some embodiments, cross-linked polymer composition 16 directly contacts the outer surface of electronic components 10.
[0086] In step 156 (FIG. 25), a second printable thermoplastic layer 134 is disposed onto the layered structure of FIG. 22, followed by a second transparent film 132. The exemplary resulting layer structures are shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24. In some embodiments, at least one release film is used on each side of the layer structure of FIG. 24. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, examples of the release film include a sheet of polytetrafluoroethylene, any other fluoropolymer, silicone, a fluoropolymer or silicone coated films. In some embodiments, a breathable release film is used.
[0087] In step 158 (Fig. 25), the exemplary layer structure after step 156 is laminated under a pressure at a raised temperature. The layered structure after step 156 is pressed under a pressure. In some embodiments, the pressure is less than 2 MPa. The layered sandwich structure is then is heated at a raised temperature under the pressure. A suitable temperature is sufficiently high so that all the films are laminated with good adhesion. In some embodiments, the temperature is in the range of 65-232 °C. In some embodiments, the temperature is less than 150 °C. The
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information carrying card may have different sizes. In some embodiments, the information card may have a size following ISO/IEC 7810 standard. For example, an ID-1 type smart card, which is for most of the banking card and ID cards, has a size of 85.6 x 53.98 mm.
[0088] In some embodiments, the exemplary process 150 comprises a process such as surface treatment to improve adhesion between two layers. Examples of surface treatment methods include but are not limited to plasma treatment or corona treatment before hot lamination at step 158.
[0089] The exemplary processes 70 and 150 can be used to make a plurality of information carrying cards on one sheet, in accordance with some embodiments. Referring to FIG. 26, in such process, a first thermoplastic layer 6 comprises a plurality of cavity, in which an inlay layer 8 is disposed partially or fully into each cavity. Referring to FIG. 26, like items are indicated by like reference numerals, and descriptions of the structure, provided above with reference are also described above.
[0090] An exemplary core layer structure 180 comprising a plurality of inlay layer 8 can be fabricated using process 70 as described above. In some embodiments, each inlay layer 8 is fixed onto the first thermoplastic layer 6 with an instant adhesive 115 using an exemplary process 120 (FIG. 19). Each inlay layer 8 is cut with a plurality of holes before an instant adhesive 115 is applied. Referring again to FIG. 8, in some embodiments, an exemplary core layer 80 also comprises a cross-linked polymer composition 16. Inlay layer 8 comprises electronic components 10, for example, at least one printed circuit board (PCB), supporting film 12, and interconnects 14. Cross-linked polymer composition 16 fills the voids and remaining spaces inside the cavity on first thermoplastic layer 6 and inlay layer 8. In some embodiments, Cross-linked polymer composition 16 directly contacts the outer surface of electronic
components 10.
[0091] Referring again to FIG. 5, a crosslinkable polymer composition 16 is disposed over the inlay layer inside each cavity to form the crosslinked polymer composition. A crosslinkable polymer composition 16 comprises a crosslinkable polymer resin and a thermoplastic filler. An exemplary crosslinkable composition comprises a base polymer resin and a particulate thermoplastic filler. The base polymer resin is urethane acrylate, ester acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, acrylates including methacrylate, silicone, urethane, epoxy or the like. The particulate thermoplastic filler may be polyolefin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a copolymer of
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vinyl chloride and at least another monomer, or a polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The particulate thermoplastic filler may be a compound or a blend comprising a thermoplastic polymer such as PVC or a vinyl chloride copolymer. For example, an exemplary composition may comprises urethane acrylate as the basic polymer resin, and a filler of PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer such as vinyl ester or vinyl ether. The crosslinkable composition 16 is cured to form a crosslinked composition.
Examples of curing method include but are not limited to thermal and radiation curing. In some embodiments, thermal curing occurs during a thermal lamination process.
[0092] In some embodiments, the exemplary core layer structure 180 is further laminated with at least one printable thermoplastic layer and a transparent film. The resulting laminated structure is then cut to form a plurality of information carrying cards. In some embodiments, the pressure is preferably less than 2 MPa. The temperature is in the range of 65-232 °C in some
embodiments, and is preferably less than 150 °C in some embodiments in the lamination process.
[0093] Rectangular shaped information carrying cards or smart cards in this disclosure are for illustration only. The disclosure structure and process of making also apply to any information carrying card or part of any shapes and any size. Examples of these parts include but are not limited to rectangular sheets, circular sheets, strips, rods and rings. The size includes but is not limited to any size following ISO/IEC 7810 standard.
[0094] Although the subject matter has been described in terms of exemplary embodiments, it is not limited thereto. Rather, the appended claims should be construed broadly, to include other variants and embodiments, which may be made by those skilled in the art.
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Claims
What is claimed is: 1. A method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card, comprising:
forming a first thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity, the first thermoplastic layer comprising at least one thermoplastic material;
disposing an inlay layer of printed circuit board (PCB) partially or fully into the at least one cavity, the inlay layer of PCB comprising at least one integrated circuit, at least one wire and a supporting film; and
dispensing a crosslinkable polymer composition over the inlay layer in the at least one cavity, the crosslinkable polymer composition comprising:
a curable base polymer resin in a liquid or paste form, the base polymer resin selected from the group consisting of urethane acrylate, silicone acrylate, epoxy acrylate, methacrylate, silicone, urethane and epoxy; and
a particulate thermoplastic filler.
2. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 1 further comprising:
providing a first release film;
placing a second release film above the first release film;
and placing the first thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity above the second release film before disposing the inlay layer in the at least one cavity.
3. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 2 further comprising:
placing a third release film over the inlay layer after dispensing the crosslinkable polymer composition in the at least one cavity; and
placing a fourth release film above the third release film and forming a sandwich structure.
4. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 3 wherein the first and the fourth release films are the same, and the second and the third release films are the same.
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5. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 3 wherein the second and the third release films are a breathable release film.
6. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 3 further comprising:
pressing the sandwich structure under a pressure.
7. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 6 wherein the pressure is less than 2 MPa.
8. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 6 further comprising:
heating the sandwich structure at a raised temperature under the pressure;
cooling the sandwich structure; and
peeling off the first, second, third and fourth release films.
9. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 6 wherein the raised temperature is less than 150 °C.
10. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 1 further comprising:
forming a plurality of holes by cutting a plurality of portions of the supporting film without damages to any of the at least one wire and the at least one integrated circuit on the inlay layer, before disposing the inlay layer of PCB into the at least one cavity on the first
thermoplastic layer.
11. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 10 further comprising:
fixing the inlay layer onto the first thermoplastic layer by applying an instant adhesive in the plurality of holes of the inlay layer, before dispensing the crosslmkable polymer composition over the inlay layer.
12. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 11 wherein the instant adhesive comprises cyanoacrylate.
13. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 1 wherein forming the first thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity comprises:
die-cutting one or more thermoplastic films; and
laminating the one or more thermoplastic films under a heating condition.
14. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 1 wherein the size of the at least one cavity on the first thermoplastic layer is larger than the size of the inlay layer of PCB.
15. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 1 wherein the size of the at least one cavity on the first thermoplastic layer is substantially the same as the size of the inlay layer of PCB.
16. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 1 wherein the size of the at least one cavity on the first thermoplastic layer is substantially the same as the size of a portion of the inlay layer of PCB.
17. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 3 wherein the first thermoplastic layer having at least one cavity comprises a thermoplastic material selected from polyvinyl chloride, copolymer of vinyl chloride, polyolefin, polycarbonate, polyester, polyamide, and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer (ABS).
18. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 3 wherein the curable base polymer in the crosslinkable polymer composition is urethane acrylate.
19. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 3 wherein the particulate thermoplastic filler in the crosslinkable polymer composition comprises PVC or a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer.
20. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 19 wherein the particulate thermoplastic filler in the crosslinkable polymer composition comprises a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl ester, vinyl acetate and vinyl ether.
21. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 20 wherein the particulate thermoplastic filler in the crosslinkable polymer composition is a PVC modified with a copolymer of vinyl chloride and at least another monomer selected from the group consisting of vinyl ester, vinyl acetate and vinyl ether.
22. The method for forming a core layer of an information carrying card of claim 6 further comprising curing the crosslinkable polymer under a UV light.
23. A method for fabricating an information carrying card, comprising forming a core layer of the information carrying card according to claim 1.
24. A method for fabricating an information carrying card of claim 23 further comprising laminating a printable thermoplastic film on each side of the core layer of the information carrying card.
25. A method for fabricating an information carrying card of claim 24 further comprising laminating a transparent thermoplastic film on the printable thermoplastic film each side of the core layer of the information carrying card.
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