Abstract:
A metallic housing for an electronic device, the metallic housing includes a main body defining a receiving chamber for receiving electronic components and an opening communicating with the receiving chamber, and a covering plate positioned on the main body adjacent to a side of the main body. The covering plate is welded to the main body by friction stir welding and a welded region is formed on a side surface of the metallic housing such that the welded region is smooth with the main body and the covering plate. A method for making the metallic housing and an electronic device using the metallic housing is also disclosed.
Abstract:
An electronic device includes a power plug and a power socket coupled to the power plug. The power plug includes a housing, two plug contacts, one conductive member, two conductive resilient pieces, and two magnetic members. The conductive resilient pieces are positioned in the housing, and are electrically connected to the conductive member. The magnetic members are positioned in the housing, and opposite to the at least two conductive resilient pieces. The power socket includes an inner housing, two socket contacts, and two metal pieces. The inner housing defines an assembly groove to receive the power plug. The metal pieces are positioned in the assembly groove of the inner housing, and are opposite to the magnetic members, such that a magnetic attraction force exerted between the metal pieces and the magnetic member actuates the power plug.
Abstract:
A friction stir welding method of manufacturing a metallic housing including electronic device housing is described as follow. A first workpiece and a second workpiece made of metal are provided. The first workpiece is attached to the second workpiece. A joining tool is provided, which includes a shaft shoulder and a stir pin extending from a friction surface of the shaft shoulder. A diameter of the shaft shoulder is in a range from about 8 mm to about 15 mm. The first workpiece and the second workpiece are stirred and rubbed by rotating the joining tool, thereby forming the electronic device housing. The electronic device housing is anodized.
Abstract:
An electronic device includes a power plug and a power socket coupled to the power plug. The power plug includes a housing, two plug contacts, one conductive member, two conductive resilient pieces, and two magnetic members. The conductive resilient pieces are positioned in the housing, and are electrically connected to the conductive member. The magnetic members are positioned in the housing, and opposite to the at least two conductive resilient pieces. The power socket includes an inner housing, two socket contacts, and two metal pieces. The inner housing defines an assembly groove to receive the power plug. The metal pieces are positioned in the assembly groove of the inner housing, and are opposite to the magnetic members, such that a magnetic attraction force exerted between the metal pieces and the magnetic member actuates the power plug.
Abstract:
A metallic housing for an electronic device, the metallic housing includes a main body defining a receiving chamber for receiving electronic components and an opening communicating with the receiving chamber, and a covering plate positioned on the main body adjacent to a side of the main body. The covering plate is welded to the main body by friction stir welding and a welded region is formed on a side surface of the metallic housing such that the welded region is smooth with the main body and the covering plate. A method for making the metallic housing and an electronic device using the metallic housing is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A friction stir welding repairing method for repairing a defective welding area, in which the defective welding area is defined in a predetermined welding area of a metallic housing, is described as follows. A repairing welding tool has a main portion and a stir end extending from an end of the main portion, and a diameter of the stir end is larger than a diameter of the defective welding area. The repairing welding tool is rotated and inserted to a region of the predetermined welding area adjacent to the defective welding area. The repairing welding tool is rotated and moved across the defective welding area. The repairing welding tool is pulled out of the predetermined welding area, and then the defective welding area is cooled.