Abstract:
A grounding component (400, 400', 400") is provided for grounding electronic components (550). The grounding component (400, 400', 400") includes: a base (410); a channel (430) formed within the base (410); and a spring finger (420) extending from the base (410), the spring finger (420) having a fixed end (422) and a free end (424). When the spring finger (420) is in a first undepressed position, a knuckled portion 426 of the spring finger (420) lies proud of the base (410), and the free end (424) of the spring finger (420) lies substantially within the channel (430). A method for manufacturing the grounding component is also provided.
Abstract:
A key assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The key assembly includes a plurality of dome switches and a plurality of single-piece keycaps. Each keycap identifies a row of keyboard characters. Each keycap has a plurality of character-representing portions separated by deforming portions. Each character-representing portion is associated with a separate one of the plurality of dome switches. The key assembly further comprises a plurality of actuators for activating the dome switches. Each actuator has a first side which is engaged by one of the character representing portions of the keycap. Each actuator has a second side which engages the dome switch associated with that character-representing portion. In a rest state in which the keycap is not depressed, at least some of the actuators preload at least some of the dome switches by exerting a force upon the dome switches.
Abstract:
A digital camera is mounted to a circuit-board in a cellphone. The camera is mounted in a plastic main-body, and is supported therein on a bed of springs, which provides a stable resilient mechanical support. The springs double as connector-strips, being electrically-active connector-strips for conducting electrical signals and services between the component and a circuit-board. The connector-strips are solidly attached to the circuit-board, by being soldered thereto. The main-body is not attached directly to the circuit-board, but rather is attached directly to the connector-strips. These measures ensure that the camera is mechanically isolated from the circuit-board whereby, if the cellphone is dropped or knocked, the inertia of the camera does not damage the circuit board.
Abstract:
A display (122) for a handheld computing device includes a display panel; a circuit board (104) carrying display electronics for the display panel; a cover assembly (105) securing the display panel to the circuit board; and a resilient layer adhered to the circuit board for securing the display to the computing device. Snap clips (107a,107b,107c,107d) assist in securing the display.