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Mounting structure for component of electronic device

  • US 9,165,607 B2
  • Filed: 05/30/2012
  • Issued: 10/20/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A portable electronic device, comprising:

  • an outer housing configured to enclose and support one or more components;

    a component located within said outer housing; and

    a shock-absorption assembly located within said outer housing and coupled to said component, said shock-absorption assembly having one or more elements adapted to dampen a mechanical shock to said component, wherein said one or more shock-absorption assembly elements include a first portion comprising protrusions that provide initial damping of said mechanical shock and a second portion comprising an elastic block that provides final damping of said mechanical shock, wherein the protrusions extend between the elastic block and the component, and wherein the damping properties of said first and second portions are significantly different.

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