Portable electronic device with two-piece housing
First Claim
1. An electronic device comprising:
- a first assembly comprising a first end, a second end, and a first member with a first attachment structure having a hole;
a second assembly comprising a first end, a second end, and a second member with a second attachment structure having a protruding portion that extends into the hole to mate with the first attachment structure, wherein the first end of the first assembly engages the first end of the second assembly at an engagement axis, wherein the first assembly rotates into the second assembly about the engagement axis so that the first and second attachment structure holds the first assembly in place within the second assembly; and
at least one fastener that secures the first and second assemblies together, wherein the fastener is located at the second ends of the first and second assemblies.
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Abstract
Portable electronic devices are provided. Each device may be formed from two parts. A first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. A second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. Engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. The engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. The metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. During assembly, the first part may be rotated into place within the second part. Retention clips attached to the frame may be used to secure the two parts together. Assembly instructions and associated connector numbers may be provided within the devices.
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27 Claims
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1. An electronic device comprising:
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a first assembly comprising a first end, a second end, and a first member with a first attachment structure having a hole; a second assembly comprising a first end, a second end, and a second member with a second attachment structure having a protruding portion that extends into the hole to mate with the first attachment structure, wherein the first end of the first assembly engages the first end of the second assembly at an engagement axis, wherein the first assembly rotates into the second assembly about the engagement axis so that the first and second attachment structure holds the first assembly in place within the second assembly; and at least one fastener that secures the first and second assemblies together, wherein the fastener is located at the second ends of the first and second assemblies. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An electronic device, comprising:
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a display assembly having first and second opposing ends, wherein the display assembly includes a display unit, a touch sensor, and a display cover layer; and a housing assembly having first and second opposing ends, a first recess at the first end, and a second recess at the second end, wherein the first recess receives a portion of the first end of the display assembly and wherein the second recess receives an attachment member that passes through the housing assembly and the display assembly to secure the display assembly to the housing assembly. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An electronic device having opposing front and rear surfaces, comprising:
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a display assembly that includes a display module, a touch sensor, a display cover layer, and an attachment member having an opening, wherein the display cover layer forms at least part of the front surface of the electronic device; a housing assembly having a rear housing portion that forms at least part of the rear surface of the electronic device and having side housing portions that extend between the opposing front and rear surfaces of the electronic device, wherein the side housing portions define an opening, and wherein the display assembly is mounted within the opening such that the side housing portions at least partially surround the display assembly; and at least one fastener that extends through one of the side housing portions and that mates with the attachment member in the display assembly to secure the display assembly to the housing assembly. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for assembling a handheld electronic device having opposing front and rear faces and having sides between the front and rear faces, wherein the handheld electronic device includes a display assembly with opposing first and second ends and a housing with opposing first and second ends, wherein the display assembly forms at least a portion of the front face of the handheld electronic device, and wherein the housing forms at least a portion of the rear face and at least some of the sides of the handheld electronic device;
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engaging the first end of the display assembly with the first end of the housing while the display assembly is tilted at an angle with respect to the housing; and while the first end of the display assembly is engaged with the first end of the housing, rotating the display assembly into the housing to mate the second end of the display assembly with the second end of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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