ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY
First Claim
1. A method for assembling an electronic device, the method comprising:
- providing a housing including a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end, a cavity extending between the first open end and the second open end, and an opening positioned in a housing wall of the housing between the first open end and the second open end;
inserting a first assembly into the cavity through the first open end;
inserting at least a portion of a second assembly into the cavity through the second open end, wherein at least a remaining portion of the second assembly is positioned outside the housing; and
operatively coupling the first assembly to the second assembly through the opening.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods for assembling an electronic device and components thereof are provided. The electronic device may include a housing and a cover inserted into an opening in the housing. The electronic device may also include a first assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a first end, and a second assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a second end. The electronic device may also include end cap assemblies. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include an input mechanism coupled to the housing and a plate coupled to the housing. In some embodiments, a connector of the electronic device may be mounted on a circuit board by inserting a fixture into the connector, mounting the connector to a portion of the circuit board, removing the fixture from the connector, and separating the portion of the circuit board from another portion of the circuit board.
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37 Claims
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1. A method for assembling an electronic device, the method comprising:
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providing a housing including a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end, a cavity extending between the first open end and the second open end, and an opening positioned in a housing wall of the housing between the first open end and the second open end; inserting a first assembly into the cavity through the first open end; inserting at least a portion of a second assembly into the cavity through the second open end, wherein at least a remaining portion of the second assembly is positioned outside the housing; and operatively coupling the first assembly to the second assembly through the opening. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An electronic device comprising:
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a housing, wherein the housing comprises; a first end; a second end opposite the first end; and an opening positioned in the housing between the first end and the second end; a cover disposed within the opening; a first assembly located in the housing relative to the first end; and a second assembly located in the housing relative to the second end, the second assembly being operatively coupled to the first assembly in the region of the opening. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A system for coupling a connector to a circuit board, the system comprising:
a fixture including a first leg and a second leg, wherein the fixture is configured to; engage the first leg and the second leg to the connector; support the connector as the connector is coupled to a first portion of the circuit board; and disengage the first leg and the second leg from the connector. - View Dependent Claims (26)
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27. A method for mounting a connector on a circuit board, the method comprising:
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inserting a fixture into the connector; mounting the connector to a first portion of the circuit board; removing the fixture from the connector; and separating the first portion of the circuit board from a second portion of the circuit board. - View Dependent Claims (28)
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29. A method of providing a cover for an electronic device, the method comprising:
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machining the cover and at least one flange along a first edge of the cover from a single piece of material; creating at least a first chamfer in at least a second edge of the cover; grinding a surface of the cover to create a spline along the surface; inserting the cover into a polishing structure; and polishing the surface of the cover and the at least a first chamfer. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31)
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32. An electronic device comprising:
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a housing having a curved outer housing surface; an input mechanism having an outer contact surface; and a display having an outer display surface;
wherein the outer contact surface and the outer display surface are flush with the curved outer housing surface. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34)
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35. A method for assembling an input mechanism, the method comprising:
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positioning a pad comprising at least a first flange and at least a first notch on a substrate; aligning a first part with respect to the pad, wherein the first part comprises at least a first tab configured to fit within the at least a first notch; aligning a second part with respect to the pad and the first part, wherein; the second part comprises at least a first depression and an opening; the at least a first flange is configured to fit within the at least a first depression; and the first part is configured to fit within the opening; and removing the pad from the substrate. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37)
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