Protection and Assembly of Outer Glass Surfaces of an Electronic Device Housing
    33.
    发明申请
    Protection and Assembly of Outer Glass Surfaces of an Electronic Device Housing 审中-公开
    电子设备外壳的外玻璃表面的保护和组装

    公开(公告)号:US20160054537A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-25

    申请号:US14869774

    申请日:2015-09-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Improved housings for electronic devices are disclosed. An electronic device housing can make use of at least one outer member (e.g., cover) that can be aligned, protected and/or secured with respect to other portions of the housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, an electronic device housing can have one or more outer members (e.g., exposed major surfaces), such as front or back surfaces, that are formed of glass. Protective sides can be provided in some embodiments to protect the edges of the one or more glass surfaces so as to dissipate impact forces and thus reduce damage to the electronic device housing. The one or more glass surfaces can be part of outer member assemblies that can be secured to other portions of the electronic device housing. The electronic device can be portable and in some cases handheld.

    Abstract translation: 公开了改进的电子设备外壳。 电子设备壳体可以利用至少一个外部构件(例如,盖子),该外部构件可相对于用于电子设备的壳体的其它部分对准,保护和/或固定。 在一个实施例中,电子设备外壳可以具有由玻璃形成的一个或多个外部构件(例如,暴露的主表面),例如前表面或后表面。 在一些实施例中可以提供保护侧以保护一个或多个玻璃表面的边缘,以便消散冲击力,从而减少对电子设备外壳的损坏。 一个或多个玻璃表面可以是可以固定到电子设备外壳的其它部分的外部构件组件的一部分。 电子设备可以是便携式的,并且在某些情况下是手持的。

    Systems and methods for coupling a cover to an enclosure
    34.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for coupling a cover to an enclosure 有权
    将盖子连接到外壳的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08708584B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US13857921

    申请日:2013-04-05

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may include a proximity sensor for determining when a user's face is near the device. The sensor can include an emitter and a detector that are separated by a foam block to limit cross-talk between the emitter and detector.A sheet can be placed over the foam block to define openings for each of the emitter and detector. Some electronic devices can also include a camera. A glass cover secured to the device enclosure can protect the camera. To improve an adhesive bond between the glass cover and a metal enclosure, an ink layer can be placed between an adhesive and the glass. During assembly, the position of the camera can shift due to closing an enclosure.A grounding assembly that maintains contact with the camera in its initial and final positions may be provided.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括用于确定用户的脸部何时在设备附近的接近传感器。 该传感器可以包括一个发射器和一个被泡沫块隔开的检测器,以限制发射器和检测器之间的串扰。 可以将片材放置在泡沫块上方以为发射器和检测器中的每一个定义开口。 一些电子设备也可以包括相机。 固定在设备外壳上的玻璃盖可以保护相机。 为了改善玻璃盖和金属外壳之间的粘结,油墨层可以放在粘合剂和玻璃之间。 在组装过程中,相机的位置可能由于关闭外壳而移动。 可以提供在初始和最终位置保持与相机接触的接地组件。

    Systems and methods for cover assembly retention of a portable electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10791644B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-29

    申请号:US15863706

    申请日:2018-01-05

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for cover assembly retention of a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a cover assembly and/or housing of an electronic device can include one or more retention features such as detents, hooks, tabs, extensions, screw plates, screw holes, shuttles, latches, or any combination of the above, for retaining the cover assembly to the housing. In some embodiments, one or more retention features can be included on an internal platform of the electronic device to retain the cover assembly. In some embodiments, a hidden screw feature can be included in a SIM tray slot of the electronic device. Once a SIM tray has been inserted into the SIM tray slot, the screw feature can be hidden from sight and may become unapparent to an end user of the electronic device.

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