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;
operatively coupling the first assembly to the second assembly through the opening; and
coupling an input mechanism to the housing, wherein the input mechanism comprises;
a pad comprising at least a first notch and at least one extension used to align the pad relative to the housing; and
an input button positioned on the pad, wherein the input button comprises at least one tab operative to engage with the at least first notch such that the input button is aligned with the pad.
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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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27 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; operatively coupling the first assembly to the second assembly through the opening; and coupling an input mechanism to the housing, wherein the input mechanism comprises; a pad comprising at least a first notch and at least one extension used to align the pad relative to the housing; and an input button positioned on the pad, wherein the input button comprises at least one tab operative to engage with the at least first notch such that the input button is aligned with the pad. - 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; andan opening positioned in the housing between the first end and the second end; a cover disposed within the opening; an input mechanism comprising; a pad comprising at least a first notch and at least one extension used to align the pad relative to the housing; and an input button positioned on the pad, wherein the input button comprises at least one tab operative to engage with the at least first notch such that the input button is aligned with the pad; 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. An electronic device comprising:
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a housing having a curved outer housing surface;
an input mechanism having;an outer contact surface;
a pad comprising at least a first notch and at least one extension used to align the pad relative to the housing; andan input button positioned on the pad, wherein the input button comprises at least one tab operative to engage with the at least first notch such that the input button is aligned with the pad; 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 (26, 27)
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