1、Designation: F 2750 08Standard Test Method forDetermining the Effects of Bending a Membrane Switch orAssembly1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 2750; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of l
2、ast revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method establishes a method for the bending ofany part of a membrane switch with conductive circuits.1.1.1 Th
3、e values given in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-pria
4、te safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Terminology2.1 Definitions:2.1.1 bendto force from a straight form into a differentand especially a curved one.2.1.1.1 DiscussionIn this case, no “hard” or angled creaseor fold is to occur. The
5、substrate will only be formed into aradius.2.1.2 bend cyclea bend of a sample around a specifiedmandrel which is “rolled” in one direction, followed by rollingin the opposite direction, returning the sample to its originalposition (see Fig. 1).2.1.3 mandrela cylindrically shaped metal rod, such as a
6、brazing or drill rod.2.1.4 membrane switcha momentary switching device inwhich at least one contact is on, or made of, a flexiblesubstrate.2.1.5 membrane switch taila flexible portion of a mem-brane switch used for input/output connection.3. Significance and Use3.1 Bending of membrane switches or th
7、eir components canaffect their visual appearance, mechanical integrity or electricalfunctionality. This test method simulates conditions that maybe seen during manufacture, installation or use.3.2 Bend testing may be destructive, therefore any samplestested should be considered unfit for future use.
8、3.3 Specific areas of testing include, but are not limited to:3.3.1 Membrane switch flex tails, and3.3.2 Any component of a membrane switch that may besubjected to bending.4. Interferences4.1 The following parameters may affect the results of thistest:4.1.1 temperature,4.1.2 humidity, and4.1.3 orien
9、tation of the conductor (either extension or com-pression) could have significant impact on the results.5. Apparatus5.1 Mandrel, allowed to rotate smoothly around its longitu-dinal axis, rigid, low friction smooth surface. Diameter to bespecified.5.2 Fixture to hold test sample securely in place in
10、a verticalmanner (refer to Fig. 1).5.3 Mechanism capable of providing a consistent force andrate of pull to the sample.5.4 Equipment for the monitoring and recording of resis-tance.6. Test Samples6.1 The test samples may be components, tail assembles orfinished switches. If the sample length is too
11、short for the testfixture, a sample coupon of the same construction (layer tolayer) must be provided (minimum; 250 mm length by 25 mmwidth).6.2 The width of the test sample must not exceed the lengthof the mandrel.7. Procedure7.1 Clamp one end of the test sample to the test fixture thisis the static
12、 end of the test sample.7.1.1 Compression Conductor Testingconductor side ofthe test sample faces the mandrel.7.1.2 Extension Conductor Testingconductor side of thetest sample faces away from the mandrel.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F01 onElectronics and is the direc
13、t responsibility of Subcommittee F01.18 on MembraneSwitches.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published December 2008.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.7.2 Loop the unsecured end of the test sample around themandre
14、l this later becomes the dynamic end of the testsample.7.3 Clamp the unsecured end of the test sample to the liftingmechanism (no tension).7.3.1 Ensure that both ends of the test sample remainparallel during motion of test.7.4 Connect to the test sample so that circuit resistance canbe monitored.NOT
15、E 1Experience has shown that some conductors recover theirconductive properties if allowed to stabilize after the dynamic portion ofthe test. Therefore continuous monitoring is recommended.7.4.1 Verify test sample is functional and being monitored.7.5 Apply the minimum tension load of sufficient mag
16、nitudesuch that the test sample contacts 50 % of the circumferencesurface of the mandrel. (Typically, this is a kg mass providingthe tension load.)7.6 Adjust the test fixture to achieve maximum travel of themandrel by pulling the unsecured end (dynamic end) of the testsample while maintaining 50 % c
17、ontact with the mandrel.7.7 Start test.7.7.1 Record the closed loop resistance (Ri) - measurementmade on the first test cycle. At the end of the test, the “Rmaximum” value, which is the largest value using a timeconstant chosen appropriately for the measurement, is re-corded.7.7.2 A cycle is defined
18、 as travel from maximum extensionto minimum extension and back to maximum extension.7.7.3 The linear speed of the dynamic end of the test sampleshould not exceed 25.4 mm/s.7.8 Repeat cycles until resistance increases by 30 % or moreof Ri for 10 consecutive cycles or the specified number ofcycles are
19、 completed. Resistance is to be continuously moni-tored or measured within3sofcycling. Time between cyclesshall not exceed 3 s.7.9 Remove test sample from test fixture.8. Report8.1 Report the following information:8.1.1 Temperature,8.1.2 Humidity,8.1.3 Resistance measurements, Ri, R maximum,8.1.4 Nu
20、mber of cycles per specimen,8.1.5 Part number or description of specimen,8.1.6 Date of test,8.1.7 Orientation of test sample (compression, extension, orboth),8.1.8 Diameter of mandrel, and8.1.9 Load weight.9. Keywords9.1 bend; mandrel; membrane switch; tail assemblyFIG. 1 Test Fixture SetupF2750082A
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