Electronic device assembly
First Claim
1. A glass cover for use in a portable electronic device, comprising:
- a rectangular glass component comprising two sets of parallel edges;
a first flange extending from a first edge of the rectangular glass component, the first flange having a first width smaller than a width of the first edge and defining a flange base extending from, and coplanar with, a base of the rectangular glass component;
a second flange extending from a second edge of the rectangular glass component, the second flange having a second width smaller than a width of the second edge, wherein the second edge and the first edge are provided at opposite sides of the rectangular glass component, and wherein the first flange and the second flange are positioned in an opening of a housing of the portable electronic device; and
a polished outer surface of the rectangular glass component between the first edge and the second edge,wherein the first flange and second flange are configured to assist in securing the rectangular glass component relative to the opening of the housing of the portable electronic device.
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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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22 Claims
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1. A glass cover for use in a portable electronic device, comprising:
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a rectangular glass component comprising two sets of parallel edges; a first flange extending from a first edge of the rectangular glass component, the first flange having a first width smaller than a width of the first edge and defining a flange base extending from, and coplanar with, a base of the rectangular glass component; a second flange extending from a second edge of the rectangular glass component, the second flange having a second width smaller than a width of the second edge, wherein the second edge and the first edge are provided at opposite sides of the rectangular glass component, and wherein the first flange and the second flange are positioned in an opening of a housing of the portable electronic device; and a polished outer surface of the rectangular glass component between the first edge and the second edge, wherein the first flange and second flange are configured to assist in securing the rectangular glass component relative to the opening of the housing of the portable electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20, 21)
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12. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a housing having an opening and at least two reference openings on opposing ends of the opening; and a glass cover configured to be received within the opening and comprising; a rectangular glass component comprising two sets of parallel edges; a first flange extending from a first edge of the rectangular glass component, the first flange having a first width smaller than a width of the first edge and defining a flange portion extending from the rectangular glass component having a bottom surface contiguous with a bottom surface of the rectangular glass component; a second flange extending from a second edge of the rectangular glass component, the second flange having a second width smaller than a width of the second edge, wherein the second edge and the first edge are in a set of parallel edges; and a polished curved surface defined by a spline projected along an axis of the rectangular glass component, wherein the axis extends along an edge of the rectangular glass component between the first edge and the second edge, wherein the first flange and second flange are configured to be respectively received in the at least two reference openings. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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22. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a housing having an opening and at least two reference openings on opposing ends of the opening; a display provided within the housing; and a glass cover configured to be received within the opening of the housing and positioned over the display of the portable electronic device, the glass cover providing a user interface surface, and the glass cover including at least; a rectangular glass component comprising two sets of parallel edges; a first flange extending from a first edge of the rectangular glass component, the first flange having a first width smaller than a width of the first edge and defining a flange member extending from, and having a bottom surface coplanar with, a bottom surface of the rectangular glass component; a second flange extending from a second edge of the rectangular glass component, the second flange having a second width smaller than a width of the second edge, wherein the second edge and the first edge are provided at opposite sides of the rectangular glass component; and a polished outer surface of the rectangular glass component between the first edge and the second edge, wherein the first flange and second flange are configured to assist in securing the rectangular glass component relative to the opening of the housing of the portable electronic device.
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