TWI650631B - Electronic device associated with the structure of the base portion of the computing device - Google Patents

Abstract

In a general aspect, a device may include a display portion, a base frame coupled to the display portion, wherein the base frame includes a top wall opposite to a bottom wall, and coupled to the top wall and the A side wall of the bottom wall defines a channel. The side wall may have an outer surface defining at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the base frame. The channel may have a first portion on a first side of the base frame and a second portion on a second side of the base frame opposite the first side of the base frame. The device may include a midplane having a first edge disposed in the first portion of the channel and a second edge disposed in the second portion of the channel.

Description

Electronic equipment related to structure of base part of computing device Related applications

This application claims priority and rights to U.S. Application No. 14 / 041,629, U.S. Application No. 14 / 041,453, U.S. Application No. 14 / 041,466, and U.S. Application No. 14 / 041,496, all such applications The application was on September 30, 2013 and the entire contents are incorporated herein by reference.

The invention relates generally to computing devices. In particular, the present invention relates to the structure of a base portion of a computing device.

Generally speaking, users prefer relatively light and sophisticated computing devices. Miniaturization of computing device components (eg, hard disks, circuits, batteries, etc.) can contribute to reducing the weight of a computing device and can allow for thinner designs and thinner housings that allow the use of lightweight materials. However, reducing the size of the housing and using lightweight materials for the housing can lead to an undesired reduction in the structural integrity of the resulting computing device. Therefore, there is a need for systems, methods, and devices that address the shortcomings of this technology and provide other new and innovative features.

In a general aspect, a device may include a display portion, a base frame coupled to the display portion, wherein the base frame includes a top wall opposite to a bottom wall, and coupled to the top wall and the A side wall of the bottom wall defines a channel. The side wall may have An outer surface defining at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the base frame. The channel may have a first portion on a first side of the base frame and a second portion on a second side of the base frame opposite the first side of the base frame. The device may include a midplane having a first edge disposed in the first portion of the channel and a second edge disposed in the second portion of the channel.

In another general aspect, a device may include a frame assembly; a display portion coupled to the frame assembly; and a base frame including a top wall opposite to a bottom wall and coupled to the top wall And a side wall of the bottom wall defines a channel. The side wall may have an outer surface defining at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the base frame. The channel may define a first recessed area on a first side of the base frame and a second recessed area on a second side of the base frame. The second side may be aligned along a longitudinal axis, the longitudinal axis being substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis aligned along the first side. The framework assembly may have at least a portion disposed in the first recessed area.

In yet another general aspect, a method may include moving a first edge of a midplane in a first channel within a base frame of a computing device. During the insertion of the first edge, the mid-plane can be aligned along a first plane that is not parallel to a second plane, and the base frame is aligned along the second plane. The method may include rotating the midplane relative to the base frame after inserting the first edge; and moving a second edge of the midplane in a second channel in the base frame of the computing device. . The method may also include moving a frame component in a depression contained in the mid-plane.

Details of one or more embodiments are set forth in the accompanying drawings and description below. Other features will be apparent from the description and drawings and the scope of the patent application.

10‧‧‧ Computing Device

12‧‧‧ base assembly

14‧‧‧Display section

16‧‧‧ Display screen

18‧‧‧ hinge

24‧‧‧First case

26‧‧‧Second shell

28‧‧‧ top surface

30‧‧‧Keyboard opening

32‧‧‧ Depression

34‧‧‧Access opening

35‧‧‧ lower surface

36‧‧‧ wall

39‧‧‧Storage unit

42‧‧‧outer shell

44‧‧‧Monitor frame

45‧‧‧ surface

46‧‧‧ Fasteners

50‧‧‧Keyboard support parts

52‧‧‧ support frame

54‧‧‧ Lattice structure

56‧‧‧ opening

62‧‧‧area

66‧‧‧Trackpad Assembly

70‧‧‧ keyboard assembly

72‧‧‧ substrate

74‧‧‧ lower surface

76‧‧‧ Top surface

80‧‧‧ key

82‧‧‧first material layer

84‧‧‧Second material layer

100‧‧‧ Computing Device

102‧‧‧opening / area

110‧‧‧Display section

120‧‧‧ base section

130‧‧‧ base frame

132‧‧‧ outer surface

134‧‧‧proximal part

135‧‧‧first side

136‧‧‧First distal part

137‧‧‧Second distal part

138‧‧‧Second part

140‧‧‧Framework components

150‧‧‧Medium Plane

151‧‧‧Edge

160‧‧‧channel

161‧‧‧Top wall

162‧‧‧ sidewall

163‧‧‧ bottom wall

164‧‧‧ sunken area

165‧‧‧part of the channel

230‧‧‧ base frame

234‧‧‧proximal part

235‧‧‧first side

236‧‧‧First distal part

237‧‧‧Second distal part

238‧‧‧Second part

250‧‧‧ Midplane

251‧‧‧Edge

252‧‧‧Edge

260‧‧‧channel

261‧‧‧Top wall

262‧‧‧ sidewall

263‧‧‧ bottom wall

266‧‧‧ opening

267‧‧‧ palm rest area

268‧‧‧Inner edge

269‧‧‧Inner edge

278‧‧‧Inner surface

279‧‧‧Inner surface

288‧‧‧outer surface

289‧‧‧outer surface

400‧‧‧box

410‧‧‧block

420‧‧‧box

530‧‧‧ base frame

535‧‧‧First extension

538‧‧‧second extension

550‧‧‧Medium Plane

551‧‧‧Part I

552‧‧‧Part II

554‧‧‧Edge

556‧‧‧Edge

558‧‧‧ protrusion

560‧‧‧channel

562‧‧‧ sidewall

600‧‧‧box

610‧‧‧block

620‧‧‧block

730‧‧‧ base frame

750‧‧‧Medium plane

760‧‧‧channel

781‧‧‧Heat Bonding Film

782‧‧‧Heat Bonding Film

783‧‧‧Heat Bonding Film

810‧‧‧box

820‧‧‧block

930‧‧‧base frame

934‧‧‧proximal part

935‧‧‧first side

936‧‧‧First distal part

937‧‧‧Second distal part

938‧‧‧Second part

950‧‧‧Medium Plane

951‧‧‧Sag

952‧‧‧ sunken

960‧‧‧channel

961‧‧‧ top wall

962‧‧‧ side wall

970‧‧‧Framework components

971‧‧‧first end

972‧‧‧ second end

974‧‧‧ protrusion

975‧‧‧ protrusion

1030‧‧‧ base frame

1036‧‧‧First distal part

1037‧‧‧Second distal part

1038‧‧‧Gap

1050‧‧‧Medium Plane

1051‧‧‧Dent

1052‧‧‧Dent

1070‧‧‧Framework components

1071‧‧‧ protrusion

1090‧‧‧Display section

1092‧‧‧ hinge

1110‧‧‧box

1120‧‧‧box

1130‧‧‧box

1140‧‧‧box

1202‧‧‧ opening

1230‧‧‧ base frame

1250‧‧‧Medium Plane

1260‧‧‧channel

1270‧‧‧Frame components

1290‧‧‧board

1310‧‧‧ conductive element

1315‧‧‧Foot pads

1350‧‧‧Medium Plane

1352‧‧‧ protrusion

1370‧‧‧Frame components

1390‧‧‧ floor

1401‧‧‧ opening

1430‧‧‧Base Frame

1431‧‧‧Curved Horned Owl

1432‧‧‧outer surface

1434‧‧‧proximal part

1436‧‧‧First distal part

1437‧‧‧Second distal part

1438‧‧‧First extension

1439‧‧‧second extension

1460‧‧‧channel

1461‧‧‧Top Wall

1462‧‧‧Sidewall

1463‧‧‧ bottom wall

1464‧‧‧Inner surface

1466‧‧‧Opening / Supporting Parts

1467‧‧‧ palm rest area

1492‧‧‧ opening

1550‧‧‧Medium Plane

1551‧‧‧Dent

1552‧‧‧Dent

1553‧‧‧Dent

1554‧‧‧Dent

1555‧‧‧Dent

1556‧‧‧Part of the mid-plane

1558‧‧‧Medium plane extension

1559‧‧‧ opening

1582‧‧‧ opening

1762A‧‧‧Opening

1762B‧‧‧Opening

1780‧‧‧cover

1781‧‧‧ protrusion

1789‧‧‧Distal surface

1790‧‧‧Frame components

1791‧‧‧ protrusion

1792‧‧‧ protrusion

1793‧‧‧ protrusion

1794‧‧‧ protrusion

1795‧‧‧ protrusion / board

1796‧‧‧ opening

1797‧‧‧Gap / Opening

1798‧‧‧part

1799‧‧‧part

1800‧‧‧ computer monitor

1805‧‧‧display housing

1810‧‧‧Monitor housing cutout

1815‧‧‧border frame

1815-1‧‧‧Part I

1815-2‧‧‧ Part Two

1815-3‧‧‧ Part III

1820‧‧‧border

1825‧‧‧cavity / gap

1900‧‧‧Computer monitor

1905‧‧‧Camera

1910‧‧‧Microphone

1915-1‧‧‧ hinge

1915-2‧‧‧ hinge

1920‧‧‧ First wiring harness

1925‧‧‧ Connector

1930‧‧‧Second wiring harness

1935‧‧‧Display Panel

2005‧‧‧Frame Frame Fastener

2010‧‧‧Frame rail

2015‧‧‧Monitor Panel Frame

2020‧‧‧Display panel fastener

2105‧‧‧Broadband Antenna

2110‧‧‧Local Area Network (LAN) Antenna

2115‧‧‧ Routed route

2120‧‧‧Frame frame fastener jack

2200‧‧‧Computer monitor

2205‧‧‧Monitor housing

2215‧‧‧border frame

2215-1‧‧‧Part I

2215-2‧‧‧ Part Two

2215-3‧‧‧ Part III

2215-4‧‧‧ Part IV

2215-5‧‧‧ Part V

2215-6‧‧‧Part VI / Border Frame

2220‧‧‧Border

2225‧‧‧cavity

2230‧‧‧Frame frame fastener jack

2235‧‧‧Frame frame fasteners

2240‧‧‧display panel frame

2300‧‧‧Computer monitor

2305‧‧‧Monitor housing

2310‧‧‧Monitor housing cutout

2315‧‧‧border frame

2315-1‧‧‧Part I

2315-2‧‧‧ Part Two

2315-3‧‧‧ Part III

2320‧‧‧Border

2325‧‧‧cavity

2330‧‧‧jack

2335‧‧‧rail

2340‧‧‧ protrusion

2345‧‧‧cable

2350‧‧‧Adhesive

2355‧‧‧Monitor Panel Frame

2405‧‧‧Monitor housing

2410‧‧‧Top case section

2415‧‧‧border frame

2415-1‧‧‧Part I

2415-2‧‧‧ Part Two

2415-3‧‧‧ Part III

2415-4‧‧‧ Part IV

2415-5‧‧‧ Part Five

2420‧‧‧Border

2425-1‧‧‧ cavity

2425-2‧‧‧ cavity

2425-3‧‧‧ cavity

2430-1‧‧‧Pole

2430-2‧‧‧Pole

2430-3‧‧‧Pole

2435‧‧‧jack

2440‧‧‧ protrusion

2445-1‧‧‧Cable

2445-2‧‧‧Cable

2450‧‧‧Adhesive

2455‧‧‧Display panel frame

2500‧‧‧ computer monitor

2505‧‧‧Monitor housing

2515‧‧‧border frame

2515-1‧‧‧Part I

2515-2‧‧‧ Part Two

1520‧‧‧border

2525‧‧‧Display Panel

2530‧‧‧Display panel frame

2535‧‧‧ Antenna

2600‧‧‧Computer monitor

2605‧‧‧Monitor housing

2610‧‧‧Monitor housing cutout

2615‧‧‧border frame

1615-1‧‧‧Part I

1615-2‧‧‧ Part Two

1615-3‧‧‧ Part III

1615-4‧‧‧ Part IV

1615-5‧‧‧ Part V

2620‧‧‧Border

2625‧‧‧cavity

2630‧‧‧ Camera Module

2635‧‧‧Camera lens

2640‧‧‧display panel frame

2645‧‧‧ incision

2650‧‧‧Fixed structure

2655‧‧‧cavity

2705‧‧‧Border

2710‧‧‧ inlay cut

2715‧‧‧Dent

2720‧‧‧hole

2800‧‧‧computer monitor

2805‧‧‧display housing

2810‧‧‧Monitor housing cutout

2815‧‧‧border frame

2815-1‧‧‧Part I

2815-2‧‧‧ Part Two

2815-3‧‧‧ Part III

2820‧‧‧border

2825‧‧‧Display panel frame

2830‧‧‧ Mosaic cut

2835‧‧‧hole

2840-1‧‧‧Dent

2845‧‧‧Microphone Module

2905‧‧‧hole

2910‧‧‧First Input Element

2915‧‧‧Second Element

3100‧‧‧Hot press

3110‧‧‧Hot Briquette

3112‧‧‧Hot Briquette

3120‧‧‧ substrate

3130‧‧‧thermoplastic adhesive film

3140‧‧‧Substrate

3150‧‧‧Heating Support Block

3221‧‧‧laptop

3222‧‧‧Display / Top Case

3223‧‧‧Keyboard / Bottom Case

3224‧‧‧ hinge assembly

3310‧‧‧Base frame / cover

3312‧‧‧Keyboard cutout

3314‧‧‧trackpad cutout / trackpad area

3315‧‧‧adjacent area

3316‧‧‧ flange

3318‧‧‧ incision

3320‧‧‧Medium Plane Board

3400‧‧‧Assembly

3410‧‧‧Front section

3420‧‧‧Rear side

3510‧‧‧Area

3512‧‧‧Vertical Heat Flow Path / Vertical Heat Aisle

3520‧‧‧area

3522‧‧‧transverse hot aisle

3530‧‧‧Area

3532‧‧‧transverse hot aisle

3534‧‧‧path

3610‧‧‧step

3620‧‧‧step

3630‧‧‧step

3640‧‧‧step

3710‧‧‧step

3720‧‧‧step

3730‧‧‧step

3810‧‧‧step

3820‧‧‧step

3822‧‧‧step

3824‧‧‧step

3830‧‧‧step

3840‧‧‧step

3850‧‧‧step

4502‧‧‧step

4504‧‧‧step

4506‧‧‧step

4506-1‧‧‧step

4506-2‧‧‧step

A1‧‧‧ length

A2‧‧‧length

A3‧‧‧ length

A4‧‧‧ length

A5‧‧‧line

A6‧‧‧ length

A7‧‧‧plane

A9‧‧‧ Depth

B1‧‧‧ length

B2‧‧‧ length

B3‧‧‧ length

B4‧‧‧ length

B5‧‧‧line

B6‧‧‧line

B7‧‧‧plane

D1‧‧‧ length

D2‧‧‧ length

D3‧‧‧ length

D4‧‧‧distance

D6‧‧‧ length

D8‧‧‧ direction

D9‧‧‧ direction

D10‧‧‧ direction

D11‧‧‧ direction

DA‧‧‧plane

DB‧‧‧plane

F1‧‧‧ length

F2‧‧‧ length

F3‧‧‧ direction

F4‧‧‧ direction

I1‧‧‧ length

I2‧‧‧ length

I3‧‧‧ length

I6‧‧‧line

I7‧‧‧line

I8‧‧‧ direction

I9‧‧‧line

J1‧‧‧ direction

J2‧‧‧line

J3‧‧‧plane

J4‧‧‧plane

J8‧‧‧ direction

J9‧‧‧ direction

J10‧‧‧ direction

K‧‧‧ line

L1‧‧‧ direction

L2‧‧‧ direction

L3‧‧‧line

L4‧‧‧axis

L5‧‧‧axis

L6‧‧‧ dotted line

L7‧‧‧ direction

L8‧‧‧ direction

L9‧‧‧ direction

S1305‧‧‧step

S1310‧‧‧step

S1315‧‧‧step

S1320‧‧‧step

S1325‧‧‧step

FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a portion of a computing device.

FIG. 1B is a side view of a computing device shown in FIG. 1A. FIG.

FIG. 1C is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of the computing device shown in FIG. 1A.

2A to 2D are diagrams showing various views of components included in a base portion of a computing device.

FIG. 3A is a view showing a middle plane disposed in at least a part of the base frame shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D.

FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view of the middle plane and the base frame shown in FIG. 3A.

FIG. 3C is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view of at least a portion of a plane in the interior of the base frame.

FIG. 3D is a view showing a middle plane disposed inside the base frame.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for coupling a midplane to a base frame.

5A to 5D are diagrams showing a base frame including a channel and a midplane.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for coupling a midplane to a base frame.

FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a portion of a thermal bonding film coupled to a midplane.

FIG. 7B illustrates the midplane shown in FIG. 7A with a portion disposed in a channel of the base frame.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method for thermally bonding a midplane to a base frame.

FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a frame assembly having at least a portion disposed in a channel of a base frame.

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view of a middle plane shown in FIG. 9A.

FIG. 9C is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional view of a frame assembly shown in FIG. 9A.

FIG. 9D is a diagram of the frame assembly when the protrusions are disposed in the corresponding depressions in the middle plane shown in FIG. 9A.

FIG. 9E is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view of the frame assembly and the mid-plane of FIG. 9D.

10A to 10E illustrate a display portion of a computing device coupled to a base frame and a midplane through a framework component.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method for assembling components of a computing device.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a board according to an embodiment.

13 is a diagram showing a side cross-sectional view coupled to a mid-plane of a board.

14A is a top perspective view of a base frame of a computing device.

14B is a bottom perspective view of one of the base frames shown in FIG. 14A.

15A is a perspective view of a mid-plane and a top plan view.

FIG. 15B is a side cross-sectional view of a portion of the mid-plane shown in FIG. 15A.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a middle plane shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B coupled to the base frame shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B.

FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating a middle plane coupled to a frame assembly shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B.

FIG. 17B is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional view of a frame assembly and a part of a midplane shown in FIG. 17A.

FIG. 17C is a diagram showing a perspective view of a plate coupled to the midplane and frame assembly shown in FIG. 17A.

FIG. 17D is a diagram showing a perspective view coupled to one side of a cover of the board shown in FIG. 17C.

FIG. 17E is a view showing a perspective view of an opposite side of a cover and a plate shown in FIG. 17D. FIG.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame.

19 to 21 are front views of a computer monitor at different stages of assembly.

FIG. 22 illustrates another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame.

FIG. 23 is another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame.

FIG. 24 shows another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame.

FIG. 25 illustrates another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame.

FIG. 26 shows another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame.

FIG. 27 shows a view of a computer display including a frame with a microphone.

FIG. 28 is a block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame with a microphone.

FIG. 29 illustrates another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame with a microphone.

FIG. 30 illustrates one method of assembling a computer monitor.

FIG. 31A is a schematic illustration of thermally bonding two substrates together using a hot press.

FIG. 31B is a schematic illustration of an exemplary modification of the heat press of FIG. 31A for applying spatially varying heat to a portion of a glue assembly.

FIG. 32 is an illustration of one exemplary laptop computer.

33A to 33C are diagrams illustrating exemplary portions of a bottom case of a laptop computer, and the portions may be thermally bonded together by applying a spatially varying heat by a heat press.

34A and 34B are diagrams illustrating an exemplary assembly of a portion of FIGS. 33A to 33C.

FIG. 35A to FIG. 35C are three-dimensional illustrations of different mechanical and geometrical characteristics of the combined region of the assembly shown in FIGS. 34A and 34B.

36 to 38 are diagrams of an exemplary method for thermally bonding a portion of a computing device housing.

FIG. 39 illustrates a computing device having an open configuration.

FIG. 40 illustrates a computing device having a closed configuration.

41 illustrates an exploded view of a computing device having a keyboard support member configured to hold a keyboard assembly.

FIG. 42 illustrates a larger view of a keyboard supporting member.

FIG. 43 is a cross-sectional view of a computing device.

FIG. 44A illustrates a keyboard supporting member.

FIG. 44B illustrates a cross-section of a keyboard supporting member of FIG. 44A.

FIG. 45 illustrates a method of assembling a computing device.

FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a portion of a computing device 100 according to an embodiment. In this embodiment, the computing device 100 includes a display portion 110 and a base portion 120. The base portion 120 includes a base frame 130 and a midplane 150. The midplane 150 has at least a portion disposed in at least a portion of the base portion 120. In this embodiment, the midplane 150 has at least a portion disposed in one of the channels 160 (or undercuts) defined by the base frame 130. The base portion 120 also includes a frame assembly 140 coupled to the base frame 130. In some embodiments, the framework assembly 140 may have at least a portion disposed within at least a portion of the channel 160. More details related to the channel 160 are described in connection with FIG. 1C, for example.

The base frame 130 has an outer surface 132 that defines at least a portion of an outer perimeter or profile of the base portion 120 of the computing device 100. The base frame 130 may be referred to as a C case or a part of a C case. In this embodiment, the computing device 100 is a laptop computing device. The display portion 110 is shown with dashed lines in FIG. 1A to make other components of the computing device 100 visible.

FIG. 1B illustrates a side view of a computing device 100, which illustrates a display portion 110 coupled to a base portion 120 (including a base frame 130). The computing device 100 is shown in an open configuration.

The base frame 130, the frame assembly 140, and the midplane 150 may collectively define the basic structure of the base portion 120 of the computing device 100. Specifically, the base frame 130, the frame assembly 140, and the midplane 150 may be coupled together as a structure of the computing device 100 that provides rigidity and / or structural integrity. The base frame 130, the frame component 140, and the midplane 150 may be structures or components that can be coupled with other components of the computing device 100 (e.g., keyboard, circuit board, display portion 110). For example, the channels 160 included in the base frame 130 may provide rigidity and / or structural integrity to the computing device 100. In particular, the channels 160, when coupled to the midplane 150, may collectively define those that may be coupled with components (e.g., electronic components) of the computing device 100 A rigid structure.

One of the proximal or back sides of the computing device 100 faces toward the top of one of FIG. 1A (toward the display portion 110 of the computing device 100). One of the distal or front sides of the computing device 100 faces a bottom of FIG. 1A (away from the display portion 110 of the computing device 100). Proximal (or dorsal) and distal (or anterior) names may be used to refer to portions of the computing device 100. More details related to the display portion and the bezel of the computing device 100 are described with reference to at least FIGS. 18 to 30.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the base frame 130 has a proximal end portion 134, a first distal end portion 136, and a second distal end portion 137. The base frame 130 also has a first side portion 135 (positioned between the proximal portion 134 and the first distal portion 136) and a second side portion 138 (positioned between the proximal portion 134 and the second distal portion 137) between). In some embodiments, the proximal portion 134, the first distal portion 136, and the second distal portion 137 may be referred to as a side portion. The first distal portion 136 may be aligned along an axis that is substantially orthogonal to the first side portion 135 along one of the aligned axes. Similarly, the second distal portion 137 may be aligned along an axis that is substantially orthogonal to the second side portion 138 along one of the aligned axes. Although shown as a one-piece component, in some embodiments, the base frame 130 may include a coupling mechanism coupled together using one or more coupling mechanisms such as a screw, a rivet, a solder joint, and / or the like. One or more components (or separate parts).

The frame assembly 140 has at least a portion disposed between the first distal portion 136 and the second distal portion 137. As shown in FIG. 1A, in a region where the frame assembly 140 is coupled between the first distal portion 136 and the second distal portion 137, a portion of the base frame 130 is not included. Because the framework assembly 140 may be coupled to the first distal portion 136 and / or the second distal portion 137, the first distal portion 136 and / or the second distal portion 137 may each (or collectively) be referred to as a base One or more of the frames 130 are structurally coupled portions.

In some implementations, the framework assembly 140 can provide additional rigidity and structure that can be coupled with the electronic components within the coupling device 100. Although illustrated as a one-piece assembly, in some embodiments, the frame assembly 140 may include the use of, for example, a screw, a rivet, a One or more coupling mechanisms of solder joints and / or the like are coupled together to one or more components (or separate parts).

The frame assembly 140 and the base frame 130 together define an opening 102. The mid-plane 150 is coupled to the base frame 130 and / or the frame assembly 140 such that at least a portion of the mid-plane 150 is exposed through the opening 102.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the mid-plane 150 has a surface area or perimeter that is greater than an area or perimeter defined by the opening 102. Specifically, the midplane has a length A3 (also referred to as a distance, size, or width), which is longer than a length A1 of one of the openings 102 (aligned along or parallel to the length A3). Similarly, the midplane 150 has a length A4 that is greater than a length A2 of one of the openings 102 (aligned along or parallel to the length A4).

In some embodiments, the surface area (or perimeter) of the midplane 150 may be less than or equal to the area (or perimeter) defined by the opening 102. In some embodiments, one or more lengths of one or more portions of the midplane 150 may be less than or equal to one or more lengths of the openings 102 (one or more of the lengths in the same direction or parallel to the midplane 150 ). Although illustrated as a one-piece assembly, in some embodiments, the midplane 150 may include one coupled together using one or more coupling mechanisms such as a screw, a rivet, a solder joint, and / or the like. Or multiple components (or separate parts).

FIG. 1C is a diagram showing a cross-section (or cross-sectional profile) of at least the first side portion 135 of the base frame 130 along the line A5 shown in FIG. 1A. As shown in FIG. 1C, the first side portion 135 includes a plurality of walls (e.g., a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, and the like) that are identified as being disposed between a top wall 161 and a bottom wall 163. wall). The top wall 161, the side wall 162, and the bottom wall 163 may each be generally referred to as a wall. The walls 161, 162, 163 of the first side portion 135 define a portion 165 of the channel 160 or an inner surface of the portion 165 of the channel 160. The portion 165 (or its inner surface) of the channel 160 may place or define a recessed area 164 around a recessed area 164 (also referred to as a cavity) depicted with a dashed line.

In some embodiments, a portion of the channel 160 may be referred to as a channel portion. because Therefore, a first portion of the channel 160 may be referred to as a first channel portion, and a second portion of the channel 160 may be a second channel portion. In some embodiments, the first portion of the channel 160 and the second portion of the channel 160 may be part of the same channel 160. In some embodiments, a first channel portion and a second channel portion may be portions of separate or non-adjacent channels.

In some embodiments, the top wall 161 may be opposite the bottom wall 163. In other words, the top wall 161 may have an inner surface facing one of the inner surfaces of the bottom wall 163. In some embodiments, the base frame 130 may be formed in one piece. Therefore, the top wall 161, the side wall 162, and the bottom wall 163 can be formed in one piece.

The shape of the channel 160 defined by the walls 161, 162, and 163 may provide rigidity to the structure of the base frame 130. This structural integrity may contribute to the structural integrity of a computing device including a base frame 130. Specifically, the one-piece formation of the base frame 130 can further enhance the rigidity of the base frame 130.

As shown in FIG. 1C, one edge 151 of the midplane 150 is disposed within the recessed area 164. In other words, at least a portion of the mid-plane 150 is disposed within the recessed area 164. In some implementations, one or more portions of the midplane 150 can be coupled (eg, contacted, bonded to) one or more inner surfaces of the portion 165 of the channel 160 defined by the first side portion 135.

In some embodiments, the edge 151 of the mid-plane 150 may be a first edge, and the recessed area 164 of the channel 160 may be a first recessed area. Although not shown in FIG. 1C, the midplane 150 may have a second edge (eg, an opposite edge and an adjacent edge) disposed in a second recessed area of one of the channels 160.

The cross-sectional shape of the first side portion 135 shown in FIG. 1C may be referred to as a C-shape or a U-shape. In other words, the top wall 161, the bottom wall 163, and the side wall 162 may collectively define a curved cross-sectional profile or a c-shaped cross-sectional profile. The cross section of the first side portion 135 is oriented such that the portion 165 of the channel 160 is aligned along an axis parallel to (eg, substantially parallel to) a plane A7, and the midplane 150 is aligned along the axis. In other words, the first side portion 135 is oriented such that by the portion of the channel 160 165 defines one of the openings facing laterally (or laterally) rather than vertically facing the midplane 150. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the first side portion 135 is symmetrical about a horizontal line or an axis passing through the side wall 162.

In this embodiment, the channel 160 has a relatively constant depth along or around the base frame 130. A depth A9 of one of the portions 165 of the channel 160 is shown in FIG. 1C. In this embodiment, the depth A9 is aligned along a line that is substantially aligned along or parallel to the plane A7 (the midplane 150 is aligned along the plane A7). As an example, a portion of the channel 160 associated with the second side portion 138 may have a depth that is associated with a depth of a portion of the channel 160 associated with the second distal portion 137 and / or associated with the proximal end. A portion of the channel 160 of the portion 134 has the same (or substantially the same) depth.

In some implementations, the first side portion 135 may have a shape different from one shown in FIG. 1C. In some embodiments, the first side portion 135 may have one or more curved shapes, a triangular shape, more than the plurality of walls shown in FIG. 1C, less than the plurality of walls shown in FIG. 1C, and / or and many more. In some embodiments, the cross-section of the first side portion 135 may be symmetrical about a horizontal line or an axis passing through the side wall 162.

In this embodiment, a length A6 (eg, a width, a distance, a size) of the first side portion 135 is defined such that a length of the top wall 161 and a length of the bottom wall 163 are approximately the same or equal. Therefore, one edge of the top wall 161 and one edge of the bottom wall 163 may be aligned along a single plane (or line) orthogonal to the plane A7, and the midplane 150 is aligned along the plane A7. In some embodiments, the length of the top wall 161 may be different from the length of one of the bottom walls 163.

In some embodiments, the second side portion 138, the proximal portion 134, the first distal portion 136, and / or the second distal portion 137 may have a cross-sectional profile that is the same as the cross-sectional profile of the first side portion 135. For example, the proximal portion 134 of the base frame 130 may have the same cross-sectional profile as the first side portion 135 of the base frame 130.

Referring back to FIG. 1A, in this embodiment, the portion 165 (and recessed area 164) of the channel 160 of the first side portion abuts or connects to other portions of the base frame 130 (e.g., near One or more of the end portion 134, the first distal portion 136, the second side portion 138, the second distal portion 137) of one or more of the channels 160 (and the associated recessed area (s)) . In other words, the channel 160 may have a first portion on a first side or portion of the base frame 130 that is coupled to a second portion of the channel 160 on a second side or portion of the base frame 130. In these implementations, the first portion of the channel 160 may be orthogonal to the second portion of the channel 160 and may be coupled at one corner of the base frame 130. In these embodiments, a recessed area may abut along different portions of the channel 160.

For example, a portion of the channel 160 defined by the cross-sectional profile of the proximal portion 134 may be coupled to a portion 165 of the channel 160 defined by the cross-sectional profile of the first side portion 135. Accordingly, a recessed area defined by a portion of the channel 160 of the proximal portion 134 may be coupled to the recessed area 164 of the portion 165 of the channel 160 of the first side portion 135.

In some embodiments, the second side portion 138, the proximal portion 134, the first distal portion 136, and / or the second distal portion 137 may have a cross-sectional profile that is different from the cross-sectional profile of the first side portion 135. For example, the proximal portion 134 may have a cross-sectional profile that is different from the cross-sectional profile of the first side portion 135. In such embodiments, the cross-sectional profile of the proximal portion 134 may gradually change (eg, become smaller) or suddenly change to the cross-sectional profile of the first side portion 135.

Although not shown, in some embodiments, a portion of a channel defined within each portion of the base frame 130 may be isolated or decoupled. In other words, the base frame 130 may have a plurality of non-adjacent channels. For example, the portion 165 of the channel 160 of the first side portion 135 may be isolated from a separate channel (not shown) of the first distal portion 136 of the base frame 130. In such embodiments, the portion 165 of the channel 160 of the first side portion 135 may have a cross-sectional shape different from that of the channel of the first distal portion 136 of the base frame 130. In other words, in some embodiments, different channels may have the same or different cross-sectional profiles.

In this implementation, many parts of the computing device 100 (such as a keyboard, a circuit board, a trackpad, input / output (I / O) components, and / or the like) are not shown. However, this One or more of the electronic components may be included in, for example, the region 102 of the computing device 100. For example, an electronic component that can be coupled to the midplane 150 can be placed in or protruded through one of the openings (not shown) in the side wall 162 of the first side portion 135, for example. Because the mid-plane 150 is disposed in the recessed area, the electronic components coupled to the mid-plane 150 can be positioned relatively close to one of the inner surfaces of the channel 160 and not dangling from the mid-plane 150 (or protruding a relatively large distance from the mid-plane 150 ). More details related to the components that may be included in the region 102 of the computing device 100 are described in connection with at least FIGS. 39-45.

2A to 2D are diagrams showing various views of components included in a base portion of a computing device. Specifically, FIG. 2A is a plan view of a base frame 230, and FIG. 2B is a bottom view of a base frame 230.

The base frame 230 includes a proximal end portion 234, a first distal end portion 236, and a second distal end portion 237. The base frame 230 also includes a first side portion 235 coupled between the first distal portion 236 and the proximal portion 234 and a second side portion coupled between the second distal portion 237 and the proximal portion 234 238.

FIG. 2A illustrates a top wall 261 and FIG. 2B illustrates a bottom wall 263. A side wall 262 is coupled between the top wall 261 and the bottom wall 263. The top wall 261, the side wall 262 and the bottom wall 263 together define a channel 260. In this embodiment, the top wall 261 includes an opening 266 (also referred to as a touchpad or a trackpad opening) and a palm rest area 267 associated with the trackpad. The portion of the channel 260 disposed below the palm rest area 267 is shown in dotted lines. In some embodiments, a portion of the first side portion 235 of the base frame 230 extending from the palm rest region 267 may be referred to as an extension of the first side portion 235 (or an extension portion of the base frame 230). Similarly, a portion of the second side portion 238 of the base frame 230 extending from the palm rest region 267 may be referred to as an extension of the second side portion 238 (or an extension portion of the base frame 230).

Various sizes of the base frame 230 are shown in FIG. 2A. As shown in FIG. 2A, a length B1 of one of the first distal portions 236 is shorter than a length B2 of one of the proximal portions 234 of the base frame 230. Similarly, the second distal portion 237 has a length that is less than the length B2 of the proximal portion 234.

Although not shown in FIG. 2A, a framework assembly (not shown) may be coupled to the first distal portion 236 and / or the second distal portion 237. In such embodiments, the framework assembly may have at least a portion disposed within a portion of the channel 260 associated with the first distal portion 236 and / or may have a channel 260 disposed with the second distal portion 237 At least a part of a part. Because the framework assembly may be coupled to the first distal portion 236 and / or the second distal portion 237, the first distal portion 236 and / or the second distal portion 237 may be referred to as the framework coupling portion of the base frame 230.

As shown in FIG. 2A, a length B3 of one of the bottom walls 263 is shorter than a length B4 of one of the top walls 261. Accordingly, portions of the channels 260 associated with the palm rest area 267 and the trackpad area (which includes the opening 266) may each have an asymmetric cross-sectional profile (along a horizontal plane, which is aligned along the base frame 230). In addition, at least a portion of the channel 260 associated with the palm rest area coupled to the first side portion 235 has an asymmetrical profile, and the extension portion of the first side portion 235 has a symmetrical cross-sectional profile.

FIG. 2C illustrates a symmetrical cross-sectional profile of the extension portion of the first side portion 235 cut along the line B5. As shown in FIG. 2C, the extension portion of the first side portion 235 (and / or a portion of the channel 260 of the first side portion 235) has a symmetrical cross-sectional profile around a plane B7 (or line). The top wall 261 and the bottom wall 263 have an equal (or substantially equal) length. In contrast, FIG. 2D illustrates the asymmetrical cross-sectional profile of the first side portion 235 associated with the palm rest area 267, which is cut along line B6. As shown in FIG. 2D, the first side portion 235 (and / or a portion of the channel 260 of the first side portion 235) associated with the palm rest area 267 has an asymmetrical cross-sectional profile about the plane B7 (or line). In this embodiment, the top wall 261 and the bottom wall 263 have an unequal (or different) length, and thus define an asymmetric cross-sectional profile.

FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating a midplane 250 disposed within at least a portion of the base frame 230 shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D. In FIG. 3A, the mid-plane is aligned along a plane that is substantially parallel to the base frame 230 along one of the aligned planes. In this embodiment, the palm rest area 267 and the opening 266 associated with the trackpad are not visible, because The surface 250 is disposed in the base frame 230.

FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view of the middle plane 250 and the base frame 230 cut along the line D1 shown in FIG. 3A. As shown in FIG. 3B, the midplane 250 has a length D3 that is longer than an inner edge 268 of a portion (eg, an extension portion) of the top wall 261 associated with the first side portion 235 and associated with the second A length D2 between an inner edge 269 of a portion (eg, an extension portion) of the top wall 261 of the side portion 238. The length D3 of the midplane 250 is shorter than a distance between an inner surface 278 (on one side of the base frame 230) and an inner surface (on the opposite side of the base frame 230) of one of the first portions of the side walls 262 D4. In addition, the length D3 of the mid-plane 250 is shorter than a distance between an outer surface 288 of a first portion of the side wall 262 and an outer surface 289 of a second portion of the side wall 262.

FIG. 3C is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional view of the insertion of at least a part of the plane 250 inside the base frame 230. As shown in FIG. 3C, one edge 251 (or end) of the midplane 250 is inserted in a direction D11 (approximately in the direction D11) into a portion of the channel 260 associated with the second side portion 238 of the base frame 230 Define a cavity (or recessed area). After this operation, the mid-plane 250 is aligned along a plane DA that is not parallel to a plane DB, and the base frame 230 is aligned along the plane DB.

After the edge 251 of the mid-plane 250 is inserted into the cavity, the mid-plane 250 can be rotated in the direction D8 so that one of the edges 252 of the mid-plane 250 (which is opposite to the edge 251 of the mid-plane 250) can be turned toward A portion of the channel 260 associated with the side portion 235 defines a cavity (or recessed area) to rotate. Subsequently, after the edge 252 of the mid-plane 250 is aligned with the cavity (eg, facing the cavity and corresponding to the cavity) (and rotated beyond the inner edge 268 of the top wall 261), the edge 252 of the mid-plane 250 may be inserted into the cavity In a cavity defined by a portion of the channel 260 associated with the first side portion 235. In other words, the mid-plane 250 can be rotated (after inserting the edge 251 of the mid-plane 250) such that the mid-plane 250 along the aligned plane DA is parallel to (or substantially parallel to) the base frame 230 along the aligned plane DB. In some embodiments, this process may be referred to as an oblique insertion process.

As shown in FIG. 3C, the length D3 of the midplane 250 (which extends between the edge 251 and the edge 252) is less than one length between the inner edge 268 of the first side portion 235 and the inner surface 279 of the second side portion 238 D6, so that the edge 251 of the mid-plane 250 can be inserted into the base frame 230, and the edge 252 of the mid-plane 250 can be subsequently rotated into the base frame 230. As shown in FIG. 3D, the mid-plane 250 can be moved (eg, offset, slidably moved) in, for example, the direction D9 and / or the direction D10 within the base frame 230. In some embodiments, the direction D9 and / or the direction D10 may be referred to as a translation direction. In some embodiments, the midplane 250 can be moved within the base frame 230 to one of the desired positions within the base frame 230. In some embodiments, the mid-plane 250 can be moved within the base frame 230 such that at least two edges (e.g., orthogonal edges, opposite edges) of the mid-plane 250 can be placed on two or Within more sections.

As shown in conjunction with FIG. 3C and FIG. 3D, the mid-plane 250 can be moved into the base frame 230 during the tilting process such that one edge of the mid-plane 250 moves into the channel 260 in a first direction (eg, direction D11), and The other edge of the mid-plane 250 moves into the channel 260 in a second direction (eg, direction D10, direction D9) different from the first direction. In some embodiments, the first direction may be orthogonal to the second direction. In some embodiments, the first direction and / or the second direction are a combination of directions.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method for coupling a midplane to a base frame. In some implementations, the method illustrated in the flowchart (which may be referred to as a tilting process) may be used to couple the midplane 250 to the base frame 230.

As shown in FIG. 4, a first edge of a mid-plane moves in a recessed area of a first channel in a base frame of a computing device such that the mid-plane is not parallel to the The seat frame is aligned along a first plane, one of the aligned second planes (block 400). In some embodiments, the recessed area may be a cavity. In some embodiments, the first channel may be associated with a side portion of a base frame and / or an extension.

After moving the first edge, the midplane is rotated relative to the base frame (block 410). In some embodiments, the median plane is rotatable until the median plane is aligned along the aligned first plane and parallel to the base frame along the aligned second plane.

A second edge of a mid-plane moves in a recessed area defined by a second channel within the base frame of the computing device (block 420). In some embodiments, moving the second edge of the mid-plane into the recessed region may include slidably moving the second edge after completing the rotation. In some embodiments, movement of the second edge may include movement in two or more different directions. In some embodiments, the movement of the second edge may include a translation of a midplane.

FIG. 5A is a diagram of a base frame 530 including a channel 560 and a side wall 562. FIG. 5A also illustrates a midplane 550 inserted into the base frame 530. Specifically, the midplane 550 has an outer edge inserted into the channel 560 of the base frame 530. The base frame 530 includes a first extending portion 535 and a second extending portion 538.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the midplane 550 includes a first portion 551, and the first portion 551 has a length F1 that is greater than a length F2 of a second portion 552 of a midplane 550. In this embodiment, the length F2 of the second portion 552 of the midplane 550 prevents the midplane 550 from being inserted into the channel 560 of the base frame using only the tilting process described above. In other words, the midplane 550 includes a protrusion 558 that prevents the midplane 550 from being inserted into the channel 560 using the tilting process described above. In this embodiment, a modified tilting process that includes moving (eg, bending) one of the first extension 535 and / or the second extension 538 during insertion of the midplane 550 into the base frame 530 may be used.

As shown in FIG. 5B, one edge 554 of the midplane 550 may be inserted into a portion of the channel 560 associated with the first extension 535. In some embodiments, the edge 554 of the mid-plane 550 can contact one of the inner surfaces of the channel 560 when inserted into the first extension 535. After the edge 554 of the midplane 550 is inserted into the portion of the channel 560 associated with the first extension 535, the second extension 538 (or a portion thereof) can be moved away from the midplane 550 such that the second portion of the midplane 550 One edge 556 of the 552 (or the edge 556 of the protrusion 558) can be moved to An opening 502 is defined by the base frame 530. In some embodiments, during this process, the edge 556 of the second portion 552 of the midplane 550 may be rotated into the page.

For example, a force may be applied to the second extension 538 (or a portion thereof) in the direction F3 so that the second extension 538 may be extended so that the edge 556 (of the protrusion 558) may be moved adjacent to one of the defined by the channel 560 Cavity or recessed area (not labeled). The second extension 538 can be moved from one of the first positions (or the first configuration) shown in FIG. 5A to one of the second positions (or the second configuration) shown in FIG. 5B. In some embodiments, the second extension 538 can be biased toward the first position.

As shown in FIG. 5C, after the edge 556 of the second portion 552 of the midplane 550 is rotated into the page, the second extension portion 538 may be released (or no longer applying a force) so that the channel 560 of the second extension portion 538 is at The edge 556 of the second portion 552 (or the protrusion 558) of the mid-plane 550 moves around. In other words, when the second extension 538 is released and moved back to the first position (or the first configuration), the edge 556 of the second portion 552 of the mid-plane 550 can be moved into the channel 560.

In some implementations, the midplane 550 may include multiple protrusions (such as protrusions 558) or length variations. In these embodiments, in addition to the second extension 538, the first extension 535 can also be moved so that the midplane 550 can be moved into the base frame 530. In such embodiments, the first extension 535 may be moved before and / or after the second extension 538 is moved.

As shown in FIG. 5D, in short, the midplane 550 moves in a direction F4 to a final position within the channel 560. In some embodiments, the mid-plane 550 can be moved in multiple directions (including vertical directions) that are not parallel to the direction F4, so that the mid-plane 550 can be placed in a desired position within the base frame 530.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method for coupling a midplane to a base frame. In some embodiments, the method illustrated in the flowchart (which may be referred to as a modified tilting process) may be used to couple the midplane 550 to the base frame 530.

As shown in FIG. 6, a first edge of a midplane is on a base frame of a computing device. Move inside a recessed area of one of the first channels (block 600). In some embodiments, the recessed area may be a cavity. In some embodiments, the first channel may be associated with a side portion of the base frame and / or an extension.

After moving the first edge, a force is applied to an extension of the base frame of the computing device (block 610). This force can be applied to the extension so that a protrusion in the mid-plane can be inserted into the extension of the base frame. In some embodiments, the extension is movable from a first position to a second position. In some embodiments, the extension may be biased toward the first position.

The mid-plane is rotated relative to the extension of the base frame (block 620). In some embodiments, the mid-plane is rotatable until the mid-plane is aligned along one of the planes parallel to the base frame along one of the aligned planes.

A protrusion in the mid-plane moves in a recessed area defined by a second channel within the base frame of the computing device (block 630). In some embodiments, when the extension of the base frame is released or when no more force is applied to the extension, the protrusion of the midplane can be moved into the recessed area. Moving the protrusion of the mid-plane into the recessed region may include slidably moving the protrusion after completing the rotation. In some embodiments, the movement of the protrusion may include movement in two or more different directions. In some embodiments, the movement of the protrusion may include translating a mid-plane.

FIG. 7A is a diagram showing a portion of a thermal bonding film coupled to a midplane 750. FIG. Specifically, the thermal bonding film portions 781, 782, and 783 are coupled to the mid-plane 750. The thermal bonding film portions 781 to 783 may be used to bond the mid-plane 750 to one of the base frames 730 shown in FIG. 7B. In some implementations, the midplane 750 may include more or less than the thermal bonding film portion shown in FIG. 7A. In some embodiments, the thermally bonded film portions 781 to 783 may have different surface areas, thicknesses, and / or the like. For example, the heat-bonded film portion 781 may have a surface area different from that of the heat-bonded film portion 782. As another example, the heat-bonded film portion 781 may have a thickness different from that of the heat-bonded film portion 782.

The thermally bonded film portions 781 to 783 can be configured to melt upon application of heat, and this activation Thermally bonded film portions 781 to 783. After activating (and subsequently cooling and solidifying) the thermal bonding film portions 781 to 783, the thermal bonding film portions 781 to 783 may be used to couple the midplane 750 to the base frame 730. In some embodiments, one or more of the thermally bonded film portions 781 to 783 may have an adhesive that facilitates coupling the midplane 750 before activating one or more of the thermally bonded film portions 781 to 783 via heating. To one of the inner surfaces of the channel 760 of the base frame 730. In some embodiments, one or more of the thermally bonded film portions 781-783 may be activated upon melting. In some embodiments, the melting point of one or more of the thermally bonded film portions 781 to 783 may be greater than 100 ° C (eg, 110 ° C, 130 ° C, 180 ° C, 250 ° C).

FIG. 7B illustrates a midplane 750 having a portion disposed within a channel 760 of the base frame 730. As shown in FIG. 7B, the heat-bonded film portions 781, 782, and 783 are shown with dotted lines. At least a portion of the mid-plane 750 and / or a portion of the base frame 730 may be heated such that one or more of the thermally bonded film portions 781, 782, 783 can be melted such that the base frame 730 can pass through the thermally bonded film portions 781, 782 , 783 are coupled to the mid-plane 750.

In this embodiment, heat may be applied so that the heat-bonding film portions 781 to 783 are adhered in a desired manner. For example, the heat may be applied to the mid-plane 750 before the heat is applied to the base frame 730, or vice versa. In other words, heat can be applied in a two-stage manner. In some embodiments, heat may be applied to the mid-plane 750 for a period of time longer than applying heat to the base frame 730, or vice versa. In some implementations, a thermal temperature different from one applied to the base frame 730 can be applied to the mid-plane 750. In some embodiments, different surface areas of the mid-plane 750 and / or the surface area of the base frame 730 can be heated. The difference in the applied heat can be attributed to different (e.g., non-uniform) thermal conductivity, different (e.g., non-uniform) thickness, different (e.g., non-uniform) length of the mid-plane 750 and / or base frame 730. By applying heat to the mid-plane 750 in a manner different from applying heat to the base frame 730, the mid-plane 750 can be adhered to the base frame 730 in a desired manner using the thermal bonding film portions 781, 782, 783.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method for thermally bonding a midplane to a base frame. in In some embodiments, the method can be used to couple any of the above-mentioned base frames and mid-plane configurations.

As shown in FIG. 8, a portion of the midplane containing a thermally bonded film is moved into a channel of a base frame (block 810). The thermal bonding film may be disposed between the portion of the mid-plane and an inner surface of a channel of the base frame. In some embodiments, a thermally bonded film can include multiple portions of a thermally bonded film. In some embodiments, the portion of the midplane can be moved into the channel using one or more of the above-mentioned tilting methods. In some embodiments, the thermal bonding film can include an adhesive (eg, a temporary adhesive) such that the midplane can be coupled to the inner surface of the channel of the base frame at least temporarily until heat can be applied to activate the thermal bonding film.

Applying heat to one surface of the base frame activates the thermal bonding film (block 820). In some embodiments, the heat-bondable film can be activated when the heat-bonded film is melted. In some embodiments, heat can be applied in a two-stage process. In some embodiments, heat can be applied to the surface of the base frame and one surface of the midplane. In some embodiments, heat may be applied to the mid-plane rather than the base frame to activate the thermally bonded membrane. More details related to the heat treatment are described in connection with at least FIGS. 31A to 38.

FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating a frame assembly 970 having at least a portion disposed within a channel 960 of a base frame 930. As shown in FIG. 9A, a midplane 950 also has at least some portions disposed within the channel 960 and the base frame 930. The base frame 930 includes a top wall 961 and a side wall 962. At least some edges of the midplane 950 are depicted with dashed lines.

The frame assembly 970 has a first end portion 971 disposed in one of the first distal end portions 936 of the base frame 930 and a second end portion disposed in one of the second distal portions 937 of the base frame 930 972. Specifically, a portion of the first end portion 971 is disposed in a portion of the channel 960 of the first distal portion 936, and a portion of the second end portion 972 is disposed in a portion of the channel 960 of the second distal portion 937.

In some implementations, the framework assembly 970 can be coupled to or contact an inner surface of one or more portions of the channel 960. In some embodiments, one or more of the framework components 970 The portions may be coupled to the base frame 930 using one or more coupling mechanisms such as a screw, a rivet, and / or the like. In some implementations, the frame assembly 970 may have one or more portions that are press-fitted into the channels 960 of the base frame 930.

The first distal end portion 936 and the second distal end portion 937 are opposite to a proximal end portion 934 of the base frame 930. The base frame 930 has a first side portion 935 disposed between the first distal portion 936 and the proximal portion 934 and has a second side portion disposed between the second distal portion 937 and the proximal portion 934 938.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the frame assembly 970 may contact at least a portion of the midplane 950. In some implementations, the frame assembly 970 can be coupled to (eg, fixedly coupled to) the midplane 950 using one or more coupling mechanisms such as a screw, a rivet, a solder joint, and / or the like. Although not shown in FIG. 9A, in some embodiments, a gap may be placed between the frame assembly 970 and the midplane 950. In some embodiments, the frame assembly 970 may be coupled to the midplane 950 using a coupling mechanism such as a screw, a rivet, a solder joint, and / or the like so that the frame assembly 970 is not otherwise fixedly coupled to the base frame 930.

As shown in FIG. 9A, one length I1 (or distance) of the frame assembly 970 is greater than one length I2 (or distance) between one end of the first distal portion 936 and one end of the second distal portion 937. The length I1 of the frame component 970 may be greater than or equal to a length between an inner surface of a portion of the channel 960 associated with the first side portion 935 and an inner surface of a portion of the channel 960 associated with the second side portion 938. (Not shown). The length I1 of the frame component 970 is smaller than the length I3 of one of the mid-planes 950. In some embodiments, the length I1 of the framework component 970 may be greater than or equal to the length I3 of the mid-plane 950.

Although not shown, in some embodiments, at least a portion of the first end portion 971 of the frame assembly 970 may be disposed within the channel 960 of the first side portion 935. In addition, at least a portion of the second end portion 972 of the frame assembly 970 may be disposed within the channel 960 of the second side portion 938. In these embodiments, the length I1 of the frame assembly 970 may be longer than that shown in FIG. 9A Its length.

As shown in FIG. 9A, the mid-plane 950 includes depressions 951, 952. In some embodiments, the depressions 951, 952 may be referred to as slots. The depressions 951, 952 of the mid-plane 950 may be used to facilitate coupling the mid-plane 950 to the base frame 930 and / or the frame assembly 970.

FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view of a midplane 950 taken along line I6 shown in FIG. 9A. FIG. 9B illustrates the depressions 951 and 952 of the mid-plane 950. At least a portion of the mid-plane 950 is disposed in the channel 960 of the first side portion 935, and at least a portion of the mid-plane 950 is disposed in the channel 960 of the second side portion 938.

FIG. 9C is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view of the frame assembly 970 taken along the line I7 shown in FIG. 9A. FIG. 9C illustrates the protrusions 974, 975 corresponding to (and engageable) the depressions 951, 952 of the midplane 950. When inserted into the base frame 930 (in a direction entering one of FIG. 9A), the protrusions 974, 975 (also shown in FIGS. 9A, 9D, and 9E) can be inserted into the recesses 951, 952. After the protrusions 974, 975 are inserted into the depressions 951, 952, the frame assembly 970 can be slidably moved (in the direction I8 shown in FIG. 9A).

FIG. 9D is a diagram of the frame assembly 970 when the protrusions 974 and 975 are disposed in the corresponding depressions 951 and 952 of the mid-plane 950. The frame assembly 970 is near the distal portion 936 and the distal portion 937.

FIG. 9E is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view of the frame assembly 970 and the mid-plane 950 cut along the line I9 of FIG. 9D. As shown in FIG. 9D, the protrusion 974 is disposed in the depression 951, and the protrusion 975 is disposed in the depression 952. In this embodiment, a gap is disposed between the first end portion 971 and one surface of the first side portion 935, and a gap is disposed between the second end portion 972 and one surface of the second side portion 938. After coupling as shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, the frame assembly 970 can be slidably moved from the configuration shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E to FIG. 9A relative to the midplane 950 and the base frame 930 in the direction I8 The configuration shown in (moving from a first position to a second position).

Although shown as having a protrusion, in some embodiments, a framework component It may not include a protrusion. In some embodiments, a midplane may not include a protrusion. In these embodiments, the frame assembly is slidably movable along the midplane without having a protrusion that engages one of the depressions of the midplane.

10A to 10E illustrate a display portion 1090 of a computing device coupled to a base frame 1030 and a midplane 1050 via a frame assembly 1070. Specifically, FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating a display portion 1090 of a computing device coupled to the frame assembly 1070. In this embodiment, the display portion 1090 is coupled to the frame assembly 1070 while the frame assembly 1070 contacts a midplane 1050 disposed within the base frame 1030. Projections (not shown) can be placed in the depressions 1051, 1052 of the mid-plane 1050. The frame assembly 1070 is shown with a dashed line because it is disposed between the display portion 1090 and the mid-plane 1050.

The display portion 1090 and the frame assembly 1070 are slidably movable in the direction J1 so that the display portion 1090 can be oriented relative to the base frame 1030 in a desired manner. The display portion 1090 and the frame assembly 1070 can be coupled in the manner shown in FIG. 10A, so that the display portion 1090 can be assembled as a part of a computing device. In other words, the display portion 1090 can be assembled as a component of a computing device having a base frame 1030 via the frame assembly 1070 and the mid-plane 1050. In other words, the frame assembly 1070 can be used as one of the components by which the display portion 1090 is coupled to the base frame 1030.

In some embodiments, the direction J1 may be orthogonal to (eg, substantially orthogonal to) a lateral direction (shown as direction J8 or direction J9), along which the midplane 1050 is inserted into the channel of the base frame 1030 One or more of them (as described in conjunction with the above drawings).

FIG. 10B is a diagram showing a cross-sectional view taken along line J2 of the computing device. As shown in FIG. 10B, the display portion 1090 is aligned along a plane J3, the plane J3 is substantially parallel to a plane J4, and the base frame 1030 and the midplane 1050 are aligned along the plane J4. Therefore, when the display portion 1090 is coupled to the base frame 1030 via the mid-plane 1050 and the frame assembly 1070, the display portion 1090 can be translated relative to the base frame 1030 in the direction J1. In some embodiments, the components shown in FIG. 10B can be configured such that when the plane J3 (display portion 1090 along When its alignment) is parallel to or substantially parallel to the plane J4 (the base frame 1030 is aligned along it), the display portion 1090 can be slidably moved relative to the base portion 1030.

10C is a side view of a display unit 1090 coupled to the frame assembly 1070 before the frame assembly 1070 is inserted into the mid-plane 1050 and the base frame 1030. FIG. In this figure, one protrusion 1071 of the frame assembly 1070 is shown. In some embodiments, the protrusions 1071 may be oriented relative to the frame 1070 in a manner different from that shown in FIG. 10C. For example, the protrusion 1071 may be oriented on a side different from the framework assembly 1070 shown in FIG. 10C.

Referring back to FIG. 10A, a gap 1038 is disposed between the first distal portion 1036 and the second distal portion 1037 (or cracked in the base frame 1030). In other words, the base frame 1030 defines a gap 1038 between the first distal portion 1036 and the second distal portion 1037 so that the channel 1060 does not abut between the first distal portion 1036 and the second distal portion 1037. The base frame 1030 may have a gap 1038 such that one of the hinges 1092 (or a portion thereof) associated with the display portion 1090 may be disposed within the gap 1038. In some embodiments, when the computing device 100 is operated by a user, the hinge 1092 may have a portion that rotates into or through the gap 1038. At least a portion of the display portion 1090 may be configured to rotate away from the base frame 1030 using a hinge 1092 via an axis. An example of a rotation direction is shown as the direction J10 in FIG. 10E. An example of a display portion rotated away from a base portion (which includes a base frame) is shown in FIG. 1B.

10D is a plan view of a computing device after the display portion 1090 is moved in the direction J1. The base frame 1030 and the components coupled to it are not visible in this view because they are hidden by the display portion 1090. FIG. 10E is a diagram illustrating a cross-sectional view of a computing device cut along J2 in FIG. 10D. As shown in FIG. 10E, the display portion 1090 is disposed on the base frame 1030.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method for assembling components of a computing device. Specifically, the flowchart illustrates a method for assembling a display portion and a base frame via a mid-plane and a frame assembly.

As shown in FIG. 11, at least one edge of a mid-plane is moved in a first direction into a channel in a base frame of a computing device (block 1110). In some embodiments, the movement may be similar to the movement method described above in connection with, for example, FIGS. 3A-8.

A display portion is coupled to a frame assembly (block 1120). In some embodiments, the display portion may include a hinge coupled to one of the frame components. In some embodiments, the hinge may be coupled to the frame assembly using one or more coupling mechanisms such as a screw and / or the like.

A protrusion of the frame assembly moves in a recess included in the mid-plane such that the mid-plane is aligned along a plane substantially parallel to the display portion along a plane aligned with one of the planes (block 1130). In some embodiments, the mid-plane may not have a protrusion and / or the frame may not have a depression. In some implementations, the display portion can be coupled to the frame assembly after the frame assembly contacts the midplane.

The display portion is slidably movable with respect to the midplane in a second direction that is substantially orthogonal to the first direction (block 1140). In some embodiments, the display portion may be coupled to the frame assembly after the frame assembly is slidably moved relative to the mid-plane. In some embodiments, the display portion is slidably moved until the display portion is in a desired position relative to the base frame. In some embodiments, the display portion is slidably moved until the base assembly is aligned relative to the midplane in a desired position such that the base assembly can be coupled to (eg, fixedly coupled to) the midplane. In some embodiments, the display portion is slidably moved until the base assembly is seated in (or contacts an inner surface of) the one or more channels of the base frame.

FIG. 12 is a diagram of a plate 1290 according to an embodiment. A plate 1290, which may be referred to as a base plate, a conductive plate (eg, a thermally conductive plate), or a back plate, may be coupled (or contact) a mid-plane 1250 and a frame assembly 1270, which are coupled to a base frame 1230. For example, plate 1290 may have a first portion coupled to a midplane 1250 and a second portion coupled to a frame assembly 1270. In other words, at least a portion of the plate 1290 can be suspended from the midplane 1250 It is vertical and can be positioned over at least a portion of the frame assembly 1270 as shown in FIG. 12. In some embodiments, the plate 1290 may be fixedly coupled to the midplane 1250 and / or the frame assembly 1270 using one or more coupling mechanisms such as a screw, a rivet, a solder joint, an adhesive, and / or the like.

In some implementations, the board 1290 may be coupled (or contacting) the midplane 1250 but not coupled (or contacting) the frame assembly 1270. In some implementations, the board 1290 may be coupled (or contacting) the frame assembly 1270 but not coupled (or contacting) the midplane 1250.

In some implementations, the board 1290 can be separated from both the mid-plane 1250 and the frame assembly 1270 (eg, insulated from both the mid-plane 1250 and the frame assembly 1270 by a gap). In these implementations, other components included in the computing device may be disposed between the plate 1290 and the midplane 1250, and / or may be disposed between the plate 1290 and the frame component 1270. In some embodiments, the plate 1290 may be coupled to the mid-plane 1250 and / or the frame assembly 1270 at several locations having a relatively small surface area.

As shown in FIG. 12, the plate 1290 may be disposed outside one or more of the channels 1260 of the base frame 1230. The plate 1290 is contained in at least a portion of one of the openings 1202 defined by the base frame 1230 (eg, disposed within the at least a portion).

In some embodiments, the board 1290 can be used as a heat sink for a computing device containing a base frame 1230 and one of its components. For example, one or more electronic components may be coupled to the midplane 1250. Heat can be transferred to the plate 1290 via the mid-plane 1250 through the mid-plane 1250 directly coupled to the plate 1290 (or vice versa). Similarly, heat from one or more electronic components coupled to the frame component 1270 can be transferred to the plate 1290 (or vice versa) through the frame component 1270 directly coupled to the plate 1290.

A conductive element or material (not shown) may be used to transfer the heat between the midplane 1250 and the plate 1290 (or promote the heat transfer between them) and / or transfer the heat between the frame component 1270 and the board 1290 (or promote Heat transfer between them). Although not shown in FIG. 12, in some implementations, the conductive element or material may include one such as graphite or another material Or multiple materials.

The midplane 1250, the frame assembly 1270, and the plate 1290 may each be made of a conductive material or may include a conductive material. In some implementations, one or more of the midplane 1250, the frame assembly 1270, and the plate 1290 can be made of or include an insulating material. In some embodiments, the plate 1290 may be made of a material other than the mid-plane 1250 and / or the frame assembly 1270. For example, the plate 1290 may be made of an aluminum material (or alloy), and the mid-plane 1250 may be made of a magnesium material (or alloy). As another example, the plate 1290 may be made of an aluminum material (or alloy), and the frame assembly 1270 may be made of a magnesium material (or alloy).

As shown in FIG. 12, a surface area of the plate 1290 may be different from a surface area of the mid-plane 1250. The surface area of the plate 1290 may be smaller than the surface area of the mid-plane 1250.

Although not shown in FIG. 12, in some implementations, one or more foot pads (not shown) associated with the computing device may be coupled to the board 1290. In such embodiments, the heat transferred to the board 1290 can also be transferred to another structure via a foot pad, such as a table on which a computer device is placed.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a side cross-sectional view coupled to a midplane 1350 of a plate 1390. As shown in FIG. 13, a frame assembly 1370 is coupled to the midplane 1350. In this embodiment, the midplane 1350 is coupled to the plate 1390 via a protrusion 1352 that is a portion of the midplane 1350. In some embodiments, the protrusions 1352 may have a different configuration than that shown in FIG. 13. In some embodiments, the plate 1390 may have one or more protrusions through which the plate 1390 may be coupled to the midplane 1350.

In this side sectional view, a conductive element 1310 is coupled to a midplane 1350 and is coupled to a board 1390. The conductive element 1310 may be configured to facilitate the transfer of heat from the mid-plane 1350 to the base plate 1390, or vice versa.

Further, as shown in this side sectional view of FIG. 13, a foot pad 1315 is coupled to the board 1390. In some embodiments, the foot pad 1315 may be coupled to the board 1390 via a housing or housing (not shown) of a computer device.

FIG. 14A illustrates a top perspective view of a base frame 1430 of a computing device according to an embodiment. The base frame 1430 may be coupled as, for example, a framework component (not shown) and a midplane (not shown) as a structure of a computing device.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the base frame 1430 (which has an outer surface 1432) has a channel 1460 extending along the entire circumference of the base frame 1430. Specifically, the channel 1460 is defined by a side wall 1462, a top wall 1461, and a bottom wall 1463. An inner surface 1464 of one of the channels 1460 is shown in FIG. 14A.

The channel 1460 is included in a first distal portion 1436 (also referred to as a frame coupling portion) and a second distal portion 1437 (also referred to as a frame coupling portion). The channel 1460 is also contained in a proximal portion 1434 of the base frame 1430.

The base frame 1430 also includes a first extension portion 1438 and a second extension portion 1439. A portion of the channel 1460 associated with the first extension portion 1438 abuts a portion of the channel 1460 associated with the first distal portion 1436. Similarly, a portion of the channel 1460 associated with the second extension portion 1439 abuts a portion of the channel 1460 associated with the second extension portion 1439.

In this embodiment, the base frame 1430 includes an opening 1466 for, for example, a trackpad or other type of input device. The base frame 1430 also defines an opening 1401 into which a midplane can be inserted. In addition, a keyboard or other type of input device may be disposed in the opening 1401. The top wall 1461 of the base frame 1430 has a top surface that includes or defines a palm rest region 1467.

As shown in FIG. 14A, an opening 1492 is included in at least a portion of the base frame 1430 (eg, defined by the at least a portion). Specifically, the opening 1492 is disposed within at least a portion of the side wall 1462. The opening 1492 may be one of the openings through which one or more electronic components may be disposed. For example, a USB port, a power port, a signal port, an audio port, a memory port, and / or the like can be exposed outside the base frame 1430 through the opening 1492.

As shown in FIG. 14A, the base frame 1430 may have one or more curved corners 诸如 such as one of the curved corners 1431. The bent corners can be placed on both sides of the multiple sides of the base frame 1430 In the meantime, the two sides may be orthogonal to each other. Specifically, the curved corner 隅 1431 is disposed between the second extension portion 1439 and the second distal portion 1437. The second distal portion 1437 is aligned along an axis that is orthogonal to the second extension portion 1439 along one of the aligned axes. In some embodiments, one or more corners of the base frame may be acute or sharp rather than curved.

FIG. 14B illustrates a bottom perspective view of one of the base frames 1430 shown in FIG. 14A according to an embodiment. In this view of the base frame 1430, more channels 1460 are visible than in Figure 14A.

As shown in FIG. 14B, a support member 1466 is disposed in the channel 1460. The support member 1466 is disposed between the top wall 1461 and the bottom wall 1463 or extends therebetween. The support member 1466 may also contact a portion of the side wall 1462. In some embodiments, the support member 1466 may contact at least a portion of the inner surface 1464 of the channel 1460. In some embodiments, the support member 1466 may segment or divide the channel 1460 into different sections.

FIG. 15A is a perspective plan view of a mid-plane 1550. FIG. The midplane 1550 contains, for example, an opening 1559 for an input device such as a trackpad or one of the other input devices. The mid-plane 1550 also includes a number of depressions 1551 to 1555. Each of the recesses 1551 to 1555 may be configured to receive a protrusion associated with a framework component (not shown). The mid-plane 1550 includes a mid-plane extension 1558 that can be coupled to one or more portions of a framework component (eg, a protrusion of a framework component). The mid-plane extension 1558 may include one or more openings (eg, patterned openings) through which one or more coupling mechanisms such as a screw, a rivet, a solder joint, and / or the like may be inserted. To couple a framework component or another component to the midplane 1550.

FIG. 15B shows a side cross-sectional view of the middle plane extending portion 1558 cut along the line K of FIG. 15A. As shown in FIG. 15B, the mid-plane extensions 1558 are aligned along a plane that is parallel to (eg, substantially parallel to) the mid-plane 1550 along one of the aligned planes.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a middle plane 1550 shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B coupled to a base frame 1430 shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B. Mid-plane 1550 can use the above methods Any one (for example, a tilt method, a thermal bonding method) is coupled to the base frame 1430. As shown in FIG. 16, at least a portion (eg, a portion 1556) of the midplane 1550 is disposed within at least a portion of the channel 1460 of the base frame 1430.

FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating a middle plane 1550 shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B coupled to a frame assembly 1790. The mid-plane 1550 is also coupled to the base frame 1430 shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the frame assembly 1790 includes a portion 1799 that is at least partially disposed within a portion of the channel 1460 associated with the first distal portion 1436 (or frame coupling portion) of the base frame 1430. The frame assembly 1790 also includes a portion 1798 that is at least partially disposed within a portion of the channel 1460 associated with the second distal portion 1437 (or frame coupling portion) of the base frame 1430.

The frame assembly 1790 also includes protrusions 1791 to 1795. Each of the protrusions 1791 to 1795 corresponds to the depressions 1551 to 1555 of the mid-plane 1550, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the frame assembly 1790 can be moved into (and coupled to the mid-plane 1550) by moving the frame assembly 1790 in the direction L1. The direction L1 may be a normal direction normal to a plane along which the base frame 1430 and the midplane 1550 are aligned. The frame assembly 1790 can then be moved in the direction L2 to the position shown in FIG. 17A, where portions 1798, 1799 are at least partially disposed within the channel 1460. The direction L2 may be orthogonal (or substantially orthogonal) to the direction L1. In some embodiments, the direction L2 may be referred to as a distal direction because the direction L2 is in a direction away from the proximal portion 1434 of the base frame 1430. The direction L2 can also be aligned along the plane of the base frame 1430 and the midplane 1550 (or can be aligned in this plane).

In some embodiments, the direction L2 may be different from a direction L7, a direction L8, and / or a direction L9, and an edge of the midplane 1550 moves along the direction L7, the direction L8, and / or the direction L9 to a portion of the channel 1460 in. For example, the direction L2 may be opposite to the direction L8, and the direction L8 may be a proximal edge of a mid-plane 1550 inserted along the proximal portion of the base frame 1430 1434 One direction of a portion of the associated channel 1460. Similarly, the direction L2 may be orthogonal to the direction L7, and the direction L7 may be one of a side edge of the midplane 1550 along a portion inserted into a portion of the channel 1460 associated with one side of the base frame 1430.

As shown in FIG. 17A, a gap 1797 is placed between the frame assembly 1790 and the midplane 1550. Specifically, when the frame component 1790 is coupled to the mid-plane extension 1558 of the mid-plane 1550, the gap 1797 is disposed between the frame component 1790 and the mid-plane 1550.

In this embodiment, each of the protrusions 1791 to 1795 includes at least one opening (eg, through one of the openings). For example, the protrusion 1794 includes an opening 1762 (individually labeled 1762A and 1762B). The opening (eg, opening 1762) may be a mechanism through which a coupling mechanism such as a screw, a rivet, a solder joint, an adhesive, and / or the like may be inserted (eg, disposed) such that the frame assembly 1790 may be coupled to a midplane 1550 opening. Thus, one or more of the openings may correspond to an opening contained in a mid-plane 1550 (eg, a mid-plane extension 1558 in the mid-plane 1550). In some embodiments, one or more of the protrusions included in a framework assembly may not include an opening.

FIG. 17B is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the frame assembly 1790 and the mid-plane 1550 cut along the line L3. As shown in FIG. 17B, the protrusion 1794 of the frame assembly 1790 contacts a top surface of one of the mid-plane extensions 1558 (which is a portion of the mid-plane 1550). At least 1762A is aligned with the opening 1582 included in the mid-plane extension 1558. Although not shown in FIG. 17B, in some embodiments, a coupling mechanism may be used to couple at least a portion of the framework assembly 1790 to the midplane 1550 via the openings 1582 and 1762A.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the protrusions 1794 are aligned along an axis L4, and the axis L4 is parallel so that the midplane 1550 (or the midplane extension 1558) is aligned along a line of alignment L5 (or plane). In this embodiment, each of the protrusions 1791 to 1795 is aligned parallel to the mid-plane 1550 (and the base frame 1530).

FIG. 17C shows a perspective view of a plate 1795 coupled to a midplane 1550 and a frame assembly 1790. FIG. The plate 1795 may be passed through the plate 1795 via one or more coupling mechanisms (not shown). One or more of the openings, such as the opening 1796, are coupled to the frame assembly 1790. Similarly, plate 1795 may be coupled to midplane 1550 via one or more coupling mechanisms (not shown) via one or more openings in plate 1795, such as opening 1797.

As shown in FIG. 17C, a distal surface 1789 of the frame assembly 1790 may be recessed relative to a distal surface of the base frame 1430, which is depicted by a dotted line L6. The distal surface 1789 of the frame assembly 1790 may be recessed such that a hinge associated with a display portion (not shown) may be coupled to the frame assembly 1790 and coupled between the distal portions 1436, 1437 of the base frame 1430.

FIG. 17D is a diagram showing a perspective view coupled to one side of a cover 1780 of the plate 1795 shown in FIG. 17C. A cover 1780, which may be referred to as a bottom cover, may define at least a portion of a housing of a computing device or a D case. In some embodiments, the cover 1780 may define a decorative cover that is one of the housings of the computing device. In some embodiments, heat may be transferred from plate 1795 to cover 1780. Although not shown, the cover 1780 may be coupled to the assembly shown in FIG. 17C.

FIG. 17E is a diagram showing a perspective view of an opposite side of one of the cover 1780 and the plate 1795 shown in FIG. 17D. Cover 1780 includes a tab or protrusion (eg, protrusion 1781) that can be used to couple cover 1780 and plate 1795 to the assembly shown in FIG. 17C. The plate 1795 also includes a protrusion (eg, a protrusion 1792) that can be used to separate the block of the plate 1795 from the midplane 1550. The plate 1795 may be coupled to the midplane 1550 via a protrusion (eg, the protrusion 1792).

As mentioned above, details related to a display portion and a frame of a computing device are described below with reference to at least FIG. 18 to FIG. 30. The embodiment described in connection with FIGS. 18 to 30 may be combined with any of the embodiments described in connection with FIGS. 1 to 17E and / or FIGS. 31A to 45.

18 illustrates a block diagram of a cross-section of a computer display including a frame according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, a cross-section of a computer monitor 1800 includes a display case 1805, a display case cutout 1810, a bezel frame 1815, and a bezel 1820. The border frame 1815 may include a first portion 1815-1, a second portion 1815-2, and a third portion 1815-3. Part I 1815-1, Part II 1515-2 and Part I Three sections 1815-3 may be configured to define a cavity or gap 1825.

The first portion 1815-1 may be parallel or substantially parallel to the frame 1820. The first part 1815-1 can contact the bezel 1820 and is positioned between the display housing 1805 and the bezel 1820. The second portion 1815-2 and the third portion 1815-3 may extend away from the first portion 1815-1 toward the display case 1805. The second portion 1815-2 and the third portion 1815-3 may contact one surface (eg, an inner surface) of the display case 1805. One end of the second portion 1815-2 and / or the third portion 1815-3 may be angled to conform to the shape of the display housing 1805. The second part 1815-2 and the third part 1815-3 can be a different length. However, if the display case 1805 (or a portion of the display case 1805) is upright (or substantially upright), the second portion 1815-2 and the third portion 1815-3 may be the same (or substantially the same) length .

The bezel frame 1815 may be configured to support the bezel 1820 and define a cavity 1825. The cavity 1825 may be configured to provide a route for passing other components (eg, wires or cables). The cavity 1825 may be configured to provide an area for fixing other components, such as a camera and an antenna. The bezel 1820 and / or the bezel frame may be configured to hold or facilitate holding other components (eg, a display panel) in a fixed position. The bezel 1820 may be configured so that a computer device including a cross-section of a computer display 1800 presents an aesthetically pleasing surface. Although the cavity 1825 is considered to be substantially rectangular, the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, the cavity 1825 may be triangular or circular. Therefore, the shapes of the first portion 1815-1, the second portion 1815-2, and the third portion 1815-3 can be changed to define a desired shape of the cavity 1825.

19 to 21 are front views of a computer display according to at least one exemplary embodiment at different stages of assembly. FIG. 19 shows a front view of one of the computer monitors in an assembled state such that the bezel 1820 encloses other components of the computer monitor 1900. FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, the computer display 1900 may be associated with, for example, a laptop computer. The computer display 1900 may include a display case 1805 and a frame 1820. The computer monitor 1900 may further include a camera 1905, a microphone 1910, hinges 1915-1, 1915-2, and a first wire harness. 1920, a connector 1925, a second wire harness 1930, and a display panel 1935.

In some implementations, the display panel 1935 can be, for example, a touch-sensitive display. In some implementations, the display panel 1935 may be or may include, for example, an electrostatic touch device, a resistive touch screen device, a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device, a capacitive touch screen device, and a pressure sensitive device. Devices, a surface capacitive device, a projected capacitive touch (PCT) device, and / or the like. If the display panel 1935 is a touch-sensitive device, the second wire harness 1930 may include wires connected to, for example, a pressure sensor to transmit touch-related signals to a processor associated with the computing device. If the display panel 1935 is a touch-sensitive device, the display panel 1935 can be used as an input device. For example, the display panel 1935 can be configured to display a virtual keyboard (eg, emulate a keyboard) that can be used by a user as an input device.

In some embodiments, the computer display 1900 is included in a conventional laptop device having one of the conventional laptop form factors. In some embodiments, the computer display 1900 may be (or may be included in) a wired device and / or a wireless device (e.g., a Wi-Fi enabled device), and may be, for example, a computing entity ( For example, a personal computing device), a server device (eg, a web server), a mobile phone, a personal assistant (PDA), a tablet device, an e-book reader, and / or the like. Computer display 1900 may be included in a computing device that is configured to be based on one or more of hardware, software, firmware, operating systems, runtime libraries, and / or the like that may include one or more types Platforms (eg, one or more similar or different platforms).

The camera 1905 may be operated to capture images (eg, still and / or moving images). In some embodiments, the image captured by the camera 1905 can be a single still image (such as a photo), or a video can be customized (e.g., a sequential scan video, a National Television System Committee (NTSC) video, a An image of a series (set) of moving picture expert group (MPEG) video). In some implementations, the series of images (definable (e.g., generated) video) can be synchronized with or otherwise (e.g., an audio signal) with audio (e.g., an audio signal) For example, an audio signal) is associated. The sensor can detect, for example, the intensity of ambient light to help an image processor (not shown) process the image captured by the camera 1905. The camera 1905 may include components hidden under the bezel 1820. For example, camera 1905 may include elements within cavity 1825. The microphone 1910 can be configured to capture audio. The microphone 1910 may include elements within the cavity 1825.

The first wire harness 1920 and the connector 1925 can be used together to transmit signals from the computer display 1900 to, for example, a base portion (not shown) of a laptop computer. For example, the first wire harness 1920 and the connector 1925 can be used together to transmit image data, such as captured by the camera 1905, to a base portion of a laptop computer, the base portion including an image processor. The first wire harness 1920 may include one or more wires from the second wire harness 1930. The wires associated with the first wire harness 1920 and / or the second wire harness 1930 may be routed under the frame 1820 via a route. For example, wires associated with the first wire harness 1920 and / or the second wire harness 1930 may be routed through the cavity 1825. The base portion of the laptop can be attached to the computer monitor 1900 using hinges 1915-1, 1915-2.

FIG. 20 shows a front view of one of the computer monitors 1900 without a bezel 1820. As shown in FIG. 20, the computer display 1900 further includes a frame frame fastener 2005, a frame rail 2010, a display panel frame 2015, and a display panel fastener 2020. The bezel frame fastener 2005 may be configured to fasten the bezel frame 1815 to the display housing. Further, the bezel frame fastener 2005 may be configured to help secure other elements (eg, the camera 1905) in a desired location. For example, the bezel frame fastener 2005 may be one or more of a screw, a rivet, a pin, and / or a clamp.

The bezel rail 2010 may be configured to help position the bezel 1820 in a desired location. In addition, the bezel rail 2010 may be configured to help secure the bezel 1820 in a desired position. The frame guide 2010 may be a slot, a hole, a recess, and / or a cutout in the frame frame 1815 that may partially extend into the frame frame 1815 and / or extend completely through the frame frame 1815. Alternatively or in addition, the bezel guide 2010 may be a protrusion, a protrusion, and / or a nodule extending outside the bezel frame 1815. The bezel guide 2010 may be a slot in the bezel frame 1815, Any combination of holes, dimples, and / or cutouts and protrusions, protrusions, and / or nodules that extend beyond the bezel frame 1815.

The display panel frame 2015 may be configured to frame or wrap elements of the display panel 1935. The display panel frame 2015 may include a hole through which the display panel fastener 2020 passes to fasten the display panel to the display case. The display panel fastener 2020 may be one or more of a screw, a rivet, a pin, and / or a clamp. The display panel frame 2015 may be above, below and / or above the same plane as the frame frame 1815.

FIG. 21 illustrates a front view of one of the computer monitors 1900 without a bezel 1820 and a bezel 1815. As shown in FIG. 21, the computer monitor 1900 further includes one or more wideband antennas 2105, one or more local area network (LAN) antennas 2110, one or more routed wires 2115, and frame frame fasteners. Hole 2120.

One or more wideband antennas 2105 may be configured to transmit and / or receive third generation (3G) and fourth generation (4G) and similar signals. For example, one or more wideband antennas 2105 may provide wireless in various modes or protocols such as LTE, GSM, SMS, EMS or MMS messaging, PCS, CDMA, TDMA, PDC, WCDMA, CDMA2000 and / or GPRS, etc. Communication. The one or more wideband antennas 2105 may be, for example, a printed circuit board antenna. One or more local area network (LAN) antennas 2110 may be configured to transmit and / or receive short-range communication signals. Short-range communication may provide wireless communication in various modes or protocols, such as NFC, Bluetooth and / or Wi-Fi, and so on. The one or more local area network (LAN) antennas 2110 may be, for example, a printed circuit board antenna.

One or more routed wires 2115 may transmit signals from other components (eg, camera 1905) in computer display 1900 to a processor (not shown) via connector 1925. One or more routed wires 2115 may be routed below the frame 1820. For example, the wires associated with the first wire bundle 1920 and / or the second wire bundle 1930 may be routed through the cavity 1825. Bezel frame fastener receptacle 2120 can be configured to accommodate The bezel frame fastener 2005 helps to secure the bezel frame 1815 to the display case. The bezel frame fastener receptacle 2120 may include internal threads, an outer lip and / or inner lip, an internal groove, and the like to help secure the bezel frame fastener 2005 in a desired position.

22 illustrates another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 22, the cross-section of a computer monitor 2200 includes a display housing 2205, a frame frame 2215, a frame 2220, a frame frame fastener jack 2230, a frame frame fastener 2235, and a display panel frame 2240. portion. The frame 2215 may include a first portion 2215-1, a second portion 2215-2, and a third portion 2215-3. The first part 2215-1, the second part 2215-2, and the third part 2215-3 may be configured to define a cavity 2225. The second portion 2215-2 may be parallel or substantially parallel to the frame 2220. The second portion 2215-2 can contact the frame 2220 and is positioned between the display housing 2205 and the frame 2220. The first portion 2215-1 and the third portion 2215-3 may extend away from the second portion 2215-2 toward the display housing 2205. The first portion 2215-1 and the third portion 2215-3 may contact one surface of the display case 2205. One end of the first part 2215-1 and / or the third part 2215-3 may be angled to conform to the shape of the display housing 2205. The first portion 2215-1 and the third portion 2215-3 may be of different lengths. However, if the display case 2205 (or a portion of the display case 2205) is upright (or substantially upright), the first portion 2215-1 and the third portion 2215-3 may be the same (or substantially the same) length.

Although the cavity 2225 is shown as being substantially rectangular, the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, the cavity 2225 may be triangular, circular, or some other shape. Therefore, the shapes of the first portion 2215-1, the second portion 2215-2, and the third portion 2215-3 can be changed to define a desired shape of the cavity 2225.

The frame 2215 may include a fourth portion 2215-4 and a fifth portion 2215-5. The fourth portion 2215-4 and the fifth portion 2215-5 may define a holding portion, which fixes the frame frame 2215 in a desired position together with the frame frame fastener insertion hole 2230 and the frame frame fastener 2235. The fourth part 2215-4 and the fifth part 2215-5 and the border frame The shelf fastener receptacle 2230 and the bezel frame fastener 2235 are shown as including mechanical threads to hold the bezel frame 2215 in a position relative to the display housing 2205. Although FIG. 22 illustrates the bezel frame fastener 2235 as a mechanism for holding the bezel frame 2215 and the bezel frame fastener insertion hole 2230 together, the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, the fourth portion 2215-4 and the fifth portion 2215-5 may include a press-fit, which is configured to be pushed into the frame frame fastener insertion hole 2230, thereby causing the frame frame 2215 to be retained and Bezel frame fastener socket 2230.

The bezel frame 2215 may include a sixth portion 2215-6 that is configured to help position the display panel frame 2240 and to help secure one of a desired position. For example, the sixth portion 2215-6 is shown as having an L shape. As shown in FIG. 22, the display panel frame may be placed in one of the positions contacting the sixth portion 2215-6. When the bezel 2220 is attached to the bezel frame 2215, the bezel frame 2215 then prevents the display panel frame 2240 from changing its position. Therefore, the display panel frame 2240 is maintained in a desired position. Further, the sixth part 2215-6 may be a C type. In other words, the sixth portion 2215-6 may include an additional portion (not shown) extending from the sixth portion 2215-6 and extending between the bezel 2220 and the display panel frame 2240. This additional portion (not shown) may contact the display panel frame 2240 and / or the bezel 2220. Therefore, using this additional part (not shown), the sixth part 2215-6 can fix the display panel frame 2240 in a desired position, but the bezel 2220 is not in place.

The bezel frame 2215 may be configured to support the bezel 2220 and define a cavity 2225. The bezel frame 2215 may be configured to support the bezel 2220 by including portions that contact both the display housing 2205 and the bezel 2220 (eg, the first portions 2215-1 and 2215-3). For example, if a force is applied in the direction of the frame frame 2215 (or substantially the direction) to the frame 2220 on the opposite side of the frame frame 2215, the frame frame 2215 can support the frame 2220 so that the frame 2220 does not fold to the display panel. In one cavity between one edge and one edge of the display housing 2205. The cavity 2225 may be configured to provide a route for other components to pass (eg, wires or cables). The cavity 2225 may be configured to provide for holding other components (e.g., a camera And antenna).

The bezel frame fastener jack 2230 may be fixed to the display case 2205. For example, the bezel frame fastener insertion hole 2230 may be formed as part of the display case 2205. In other words, the frame frame fastener insertion hole 2230 and the display housing 2205 can be a molded (eg, injection molded) plastic structure. Among other fastening mechanisms, the frame frame fastener 2235 can also be screwed (as shown), pressed and / or riveted into the frame frame fastener socket 2230 to help secure the frame frame 2215 in a desired position. .

FIG. 23 illustrates yet another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, the cross-section of a computer monitor 2300 includes a display housing 2305, a display housing cutout 2310, a bezel frame 2315, a bezel 2320, a jack 2330, a guide rail 2335, a protrusion 2340, The cable 2345, an adhesive 2350, and a display panel frame 2355. The border frame 2315 may include a first portion 2315-1, a second portion 2315-2, and a third portion 2315-3. The first part 2315-1, the second part 2315-2, and the third part 2315-3 may be configured to define a cavity 2325, and the cable 2345 may be routed through the cavity 2325.

The second portion 2315-2 may be parallel or substantially parallel to the frame 2320. The second portion 2315-2 can contact the frame 2320 and is positioned between the display housing 2305 and the frame 2320. The first portion 2315-1 and the third portion 2315-3 may extend away from the second portion 2315-2 toward the display housing 2305. The first portion 2315-1 and the third portion 2315-3 may contact one surface of the display case 2305. One end of the first portion 2315-1 and / or the third portion 2315-3 may be angled to conform to the shape of the display housing 2305. The first part 2315-1 and the third part 2315-3 may be of different lengths. However, if the display case 2305 (or a portion of the display case 2305) is upright (or substantially upright), the first portion 2315-1 and the third portion 2315-3 may be the same (or substantially the same) length.

Although the cavity 2325 is shown as being substantially rectangular, the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, the cavity 2325 may be triangular, circular, or some other shape. So the first part The shapes of the points 2315-1, the second portion 2315-2, and the third portion 2315-3 can therefore be changed to define the desired shape of the cavity 2325.

The bezel frame 2315 may be configured to support the bezel 2320 and define a cavity 2325. The bezel frame 2315 may be configured to support the bezel 2320 by including portions that contact both the display housing 2305 and the bezel 2320 (eg, the first portions 2315-1 and 2315-3). The display case cutout 2310 along with the bezel frame 2315 may help support and help position the bezel 2320. The bezel 2320 may be attached to the bezel frame 2315 using an adhesive 2350 (eg, glue and / or adhesive tape).

The cavity 2325 may be configured to provide a route for other components to pass (eg, the cable 2345). For example, during assembly for one of the computer monitors 2300, the cable 2345 may be loosely placed against one surface of the display housing 2305. The bezel frame 2315 may be positioned such that the cable 2345 is between the first portions 2315-1 and 2315-3, and then the bezel frame 2315 is placed in contact with the display housing 2305 to form a cavity 2325. The bezel frame 2315 may be fixed in place as discussed above with respect to FIG. 22. Therefore, the cavity 2325 can be used to define a path through which the cables 2345 can be routed within the computer display 2300 via the route. Further, by arranging the cables 2345 in the cavity 2325, the cables 2345 can be protected from damage during the remainder of the assembly process for the computer display 2300.

The frame 2320 may include at least one protrusion 2340. For example, the protrusion 2340 may be formed as a part of the frame 2320. In other words, the frame 2320 and the protrusion 2340 can be a molded (eg, injection molded) plastic structure. The protrusion 2340 can fit into the guide rail 2335 to help position the bezel 2320 in a desired position. Although not shown, the protrusions 2340 and the guide rails 2335 can be snapped together to help secure the bezel 2320 in a desired position. The guide rail 2335 may be a structural element of a frame frame fastener (for example, the frame frame fastener 2235 described above). Therefore, the guide rail 2335 can work together with the insertion hole 2330 and the protrusion to help fix the bezel 2320 in a desired position. Other components and structures can also help secure the bezel 2320 in a desired position. For example, adhesive 2350 can help secure the bezel 2320 to a desired position Set in.

FIG. 24 illustrates yet another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, the cross section of a computer monitor 2400 includes a display case 2405, a top case section 2410, a frame frame 2415, a frame 2420, and a display panel frame 2455. The display case 2405 includes one or more stays 2430-1 to 2430-3. The frame frame 2415 may include a first portion 2415-1, a second portion 2415-2, and a third portion 2415-3. The second portion 2415-2 may be parallel or substantially parallel to the frame 2420. The second portion 2415-2 can be positioned between the display case 2405 and the frame 2420. The first portion 2415-1 and the third portion 2415-3 may extend away from the second portion 2415-2 toward the display housing 2405. The first portion 2415-1 and the third portion 2415-3 may contact one surface of the display case 2405. One end of the first portion 2415-1 and / or the third portion 2415-3 may be angled to conform to the shape of the display housing 2405.

The first portion 2415-1, the second portion 2415-2, and the third portion 2415-3 may define a cavity having a first volume. The first part 2415-1, the second part 2415-2, the third part 2415-3, and one or more braces 2430-1 to 2430-3 may be configured to define that each has a volume smaller than one of the first volumes or Multiple cavities 2425-1 to 2425-3. One or more cavities 2425-1 to 2425-3 can be oriented or positioned within the cavities defined by the first portion 2415-1, the second portion 2415-2, and the third portion 2415-3. One or more cavities 2425-1 to 2425-3 may define a path through which cables 2440-1 to 2440-2 may be routed. The border frame 2415 may further include a fourth portion 2415-4 and a fifth portion 2415-5. The frame 2420 may include a protrusion 2440. The third portion 2415-3, the fourth portion 2415-4, and the fifth portion 2415-5 may define an insertion hole 2435 into which a protrusion can be inserted.

The bezel frame 2415 may be configured to support the bezel 2420 and help define the cavities 2425-1 to 2425-3. The bezel frame 2415 may be configured to support the bezel 2420 by including portions (eg, the first portion 2415-1) that contact both the display housing 2405 and / or the struts 2430-1 to 2430-3 and the bezel 2420. The display case cutout 2410 may be provided together with the bezel frame 2415 Helps support and help position frame 2420. The bezel 2420 may be attached to the bezel frame 2415 using an adhesive 2450 (eg, glue and / or adhesive tape).

The cavities 2425-1 to 2425-3 can be configured to provide a route for other components to pass (eg, cables 2445-1 and 2445-2). For example, during an assembly process for a computer monitor 2400, the cables 2445-1 and 2445-2 may be placed in the cavities 2425-1 and 2425-2 against one surface of the display housing 2405. The bezel frame 2415 may be positioned on one or more of the stays 2430-1 to 2430-3. The bezel frame 2415 may be fixed in place as discussed above with respect to FIG. 22. Therefore, the cavities 2425-1 and 2425-2 can be defined within the computer display 2400 so that the cables 2445-1 and 2445-2 can be routed through a path. Further, by arranging the cables 2445-1 and 2445-2 in the cavities 2425-1 and 2425-2 and positioning the bezel frame as described, during the remainder of the assembly process for the computer monitor 2400 The cables 2445-1 and 2445-2 can be protected from damage.

The stays 2430-1 to 2430-3 may extend away from the display case 2405 toward the second portion 2415-2 (if a bezel frame is installed). The struts 2430-1 to 2430-3 may be parallel or substantially parallel to one or more of the first portion 2415-1, the third portion 2415-3, and the fifth portion 2415-5. The struts 2430-1 to 2430-3 may be perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to one or more of the second portion 2415-2 and the fourth portion 2415-4. However, the struts 2430-1 to 2430-3 may be angled such that the cavities 2425-1 to 2425-3 have some other shape (for example, a triangular shape) other than that shown in FIG. 24. The stays 2430-1 to 2430-3 may be formed as a part of the display case 2405. In other words, the display case 2405 and the supporting rods 2430-1 to 2430-3 may be a molded (eg, injection molded) plastic structure. The cavities 2425-1 to 2425-3 between the braces 2430-1 to 2430-3 can guide the cables 2445-1 and 2445-2 to help position the cables 2445-1 and 2445-2 in the desired position .

The frame 2420 may include at least one protrusion 2440. For example, the protrusion 2440 may be formed as a part of the frame 2420. In other words, the frame 2420 and the protrusion 2440 can be a molded (eg, injection molded) plastic structure. The protrusion 2440 can be fitted into the socket 2435 to help the frame The 2420 is positioned in a desired position. Although not shown, the protrusions 2440 and the sockets 2435 can be snapped together to help secure the bezel 2420 in the desired position.

FIG. 25 illustrates another block diagram of a cross-section of a computer display including a frame according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 25, a cross section of a computer monitor 2500 includes a display housing 2505, a frame frame 2515, a frame 2520, a display panel 2525, a display panel frame 2530, and an antenna 2535. The frame frame 2515 may include a first portion 2515-1 and a second portion 2515-2. The second portion 2515-2 may be parallel or substantially parallel to the frame 2520. The second portion 2515-2 may be positioned between the display case 2505 and the frame 2520. The antenna 2535 may be positioned between the display housing 2505 and the second portion 2515-2. The first portion 2515-1 may extend away from the second portion 2515-2 toward the antenna 2535 and the display housing 2505. The first portion 2515-1 may contact one surface of the antenna 2535. One end of the first portion 2515-1 may be angled to conform to an angle of the antenna 2535.

The first part 2515-1 and the second part 2515-2 can support the frame 2520 and help to fix the antenna 2535 in a desired position. For example, the antenna 2535 may be placed at an angle to a gap between the display housing 2505 and the side of the antenna 2535. The bezel frame 2515 may be positioned such that one end of the first portion 2515-1 and the second portion 2515-2 contacts the antenna 2535 as shown. The bezel frame 2515 may be fixed in place as discussed above with respect to FIG. 22. As a result, the antenna 2535 can be wedged in place so that the antenna 2535 is fixed in a desired position.

The bezel frame 2515 may be configured to support the bezel 2520 by including portions that contact the bezel 2520 and the antenna 2535 (eg, the first portions 2515-1 and 2515-2), and the antenna 2535 contacts the display housing 2505. The antenna 2535 may be a printed circuit board (PCB) antenna. The antenna may be sufficiently structured (eg, rigid) to provide the aforementioned support. Alternatively, the antenna 2535 may be a flexible PCB that assumes the shape of the display case 2505 when placed in contact with the display case 2505. In this configuration, when the first portion 2515-1 contacts the antenna 2535, the display housing 2505 provides structural support for the first portion 2515-1.

FIG. 25 shows the first portion 2515-1 slightly centered on the second portion 2515-2. Of course However, the exemplary embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, the first portion 2515-1 may be positioned toward one end (eg, one end closest to the display panel frame 2530). Further, the first portion 2515-1 and the second portion 2515-2 may be combined into a substantially single portion having a wedge-like shape.

Alternatively, the bezel frame 2515 may only help secure the antenna 2535 in a desired position. In other words, the bezel frame 2515 (in the area of the computer monitor 2500 including the antenna 2535) may not be configured to support the bezel 2520 to the extent that other parts of the bezel frame that contact the bezel 2520 and one of the display housings 2505 may be assembled State to support the frame 2520. Even in this alternative embodiment, the (entire) bezel frame is configured to support the bezel 2520 according to one of the exemplary embodiments.

FIG. 26 illustrates yet another block diagram of a cross section of a computer display including a frame according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 26, a cross-section of a computer monitor 2600 includes a display housing 2605, a display housing cutout 2610, a bezel frame 2615, a bezel 2620, a camera module 2630, a camera lens 2635, and a display panel. Frame 2640. The border frame 2615 may include a first portion 2615-1, a second portion 2615-2, and a third portion 2615-3. The first portion 2615-1, the second portion 2615-2 and the third portion 2615-3 may be configured to define a cavity 2625 that is configured to help secure the camera module 2630 in a desired position.

The bezel frame 2615 may include a fourth portion 2615-4 and a fifth portion 2615-5, which are configured to help position and secure the display panel frame 2640 in a desired position. For example, the fourth portion 2615-4 and the fifth portion 2615-5 are shown together as having an L shape. As shown in FIG. 26, the display panel frame may be placed in one of the positions contacting the fourth portion 2615-4 and the fifth portion 2615-5. When the bezel 2620 is attached to the bezel frame 2615, the bezel frame 2615 then prevents the display panel frame 2640 from changing its position. Therefore, the display panel frame 2640 is maintained in a desired position. Further, the fourth portion 2615-4 and the fifth portion 2615-5 may be C-type together. In other words, the fourth part 2615-4 may include The portion 2615-4 and an additional portion (not shown) extending between the bezel 2620 and the display panel frame 2640. This additional portion (not shown) may contact the display panel frame 2640 and / or the bezel 2620. Therefore, using this additional part (not shown), the fourth part 2615-4 and the fifth part 2615-5 can together fix the display panel frame 2640 in the desired position, but the bezel 2620 is not in place.

The bezel frame 2615 may be configured to support the bezel 2620 and help secure the camera module 2630 in a desired position. The bezel frame can help to fix the camera module in a desired position by having one or more of the first portion 2615-1 and the third portion 2615-3 that contact or partially contact the camera module 2630. Therefore, the bezel frame 2615 may apply a force directed at the display housing 2605 on the camera module 2630 to fix or help fix the camera module 2630 in a desired position. Alternatively or in addition, based on the size adjustment of the camera module 2630, the first section 2615-1 and the third section 2615-3 (as shown on the left and right sides of the camera module 2630) and the second section 2615 -2 and the display housing 2605 (as shown on the top and bottom of the camera module 2630) define the size of a cavity. The camera module 2630 can then be placed in the cavity and the bezel frame 2615 can be fixed in place as discussed above with respect to FIG. 22, resulting in the camera module 2630 being fixed in the desired position.

The bezel frame 2615 may be configured to support the bezel 2620 by including portions (eg, the first portions 2615-1 and 2615-2) that contact the bezel 2620 and the display housing 2605. The display case cutout 2610 may help support and help position the bezel 2620 along with the bezel frame 2615. For example, the display case cutout 2610 may support one end of the bezel 2620 in the display case 2605. Further, the second portion 2615-2 may be parallel or substantially parallel to the frame 2620. The second portion 2615-2 can contact the bezel 2620 and is positioned between the display housing 2605 and the bezel 2620. The first portion 2615-1 and the third portion 2615-3 may extend away from the second portion 2615-2 toward the display housing 2605. The first portion 2615-1 and the third portion 2615-3 may contact one surface of the display case 2605 (or alternatively, a portion of the camera module 2630, which in turn contacts the display case 2605). Part I 2615-1 and / or Part III 1515-3 One end may be angled to conform to the shape of the display housing 2605. The first portion 2615-1 and the third portion 2615-3 may be of different lengths. However, if the display case 2605 (or a portion of the display case 2605) is upright (or substantially upright), the first portion 2615-1 and the third portion 2615-3 may be the same (or substantially the same) length.

The bezel 2620 can include a cutout 2645 that defines a position through which the camera lens 2635 can be positioned. The camera lens 2635 can be fixed in place by a fixing structure 2650. The fixing structure 2650 may be, for example, a press fit by holding a cavity 2655 formed in the frame 2620 in one of the positions.

FIG. 27 illustrates a view of a computer display including a frame with a microphone according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 27, a section of a frame 2705 includes a mosaic cutout 2710. Mosaic cutout 2710 may be configured to define a sound port into a microphone (eg, microphone 1910). For example, the mosaic cutout may include a recess 2715 and a hole 2720 in a cross section of the frame 2705. The hole 2720 can lead to one of the microphones (eg, microphone 1910) input. The hole 2720 may be offset from the recess 2715, thereby preventing a user from puncturing the perforation 2720 and damaging the microphone.

28 is a block diagram of a cross-section of a computer display including a frame with a microphone according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 28, the cross-section of a computer monitor 2800 includes a display case 2805, a display case cutout 2810, a frame frame 2815, a frame 2820, a display panel frame 2825, a mosaic cutout 2830, and a hole 2835. , A recess 2840-1 and a microphone module 2845. The frame 2815 may include a first portion 2815-1, a second portion 2815-2, and a third portion 2815-3. The first part 2815-1, the second part 2815-2, and the third part 2815-3 may be configured to define a cavity that is configured to help secure the microphone module 2845 in a desired position.

FIG. 29 illustrates another block diagram of a cross-section of a computer display including a frame with a microphone shown in FIG. 28 according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 29, the cross-section of a computer monitor 2800 further includes a hole 2905, a microphone module A first input element 2910 and a second element 2915 of a microphone module. In some embodiments, a first input element 2910 of a microphone module and a second element 2915 of a microphone module are combined into a single input element. The hole 2835, the recess 2840-1 (cut from the frame frame 2815), and the hole 2905 (cut through the frame frame 2815) can be offset, thereby preventing a user from puncturing the perforation 2835 and damaging the microphone module 2845. The hole 2835, the recess 2840-1, and the hole 2905 may be defined from an external area of the computer display to a sound port in the microphone module 2845.

The border frames discussed above with respect to FIGS. 22-29 (eg, the border frames 2215, 2315, 2415, 2515, and / or 2615) may be part of a single border frame. In other words, the bezel frame can be formed as an isolated structure having: portions configured with cavities configured to route cables or wires; configured to support and / or position other devices (E.g., antenna, microphone, and / or camera). The frame may be formed of a metal (for example, aluminum) or a plastic (for example, molded plastic). The bezel can be positioned around one or more sides of a computer monitor. For example, a separate frame may exist on each side of the computer display (eg, top, bottom, left, and right). For example, a border may exist on two connected sides (eg, top side and left side and / or bottom side and right side) of a computer display. For example, a border may exist on three connected sides (eg, top, right, and left) of a computer display.

FIG. 30 illustrates a method of assembling a computer display according to at least one exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 30, in step S1305, a wire is inserted beside a stay formed on a display case. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, a wire (e.g., cable 2445-2) may be inserted next to the brace 2430-3.

In step S1310, a frame frame is located on the stay. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, the bezel frame 2415 is fixed on the stays 2430-1, 2430-2, and / or 2430-3. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the frame frame 2215 is fixed in place using a frame frame fastener 2235 and a frame frame fastener insertion hole 2230. For example, among other fastening mechanisms, the frame frame fastener 2235 can be screwed (as shown), pressed and / or riveted into the frame frame fastener socket 2230 to help secure the frame frame 2215 to a desired position. in.

In step S1315, a display panel is inserted into a part of the frame. For example, as shown in FIGS. 29 and 22, a display panel (for example, the display panel 235) may include one of the display panel frames 2240 that can be inserted into a part of the bezel frame 2215 (for example, the bezel frame part 2215-6).

In step S1320, an adhesive is applied to one surface of the frame. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, an adhesive 2450 may be inserted between the frame 2420 and the frame frame 2415. The adhesive 2450 may help secure the bezel 2420 to the bezel frame 2415.

In step S1325, a frame is attached to the frame frame and the display case. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, the bezel 2420 is fixed to the bezel frame 2415 using an adhesive 2450. Alternatively or in addition, the bezel 2420 may be fixed to the bezel frame 2415 using a protrusion 2440 together with the socket 2435.

As mentioned above, details related to the heat treatment are described below in conjunction with at least FIGS. 31A to 38. The embodiment described in connection with FIGS. 31A to 38 may be combined with any of the embodiments described in connection with FIGS. 1 to 30 and / or FIGS. 39 to 45.

Thermoplastic adhesive films (eg, heat-bonded films) can be used to join housing portions ("substrates") made of different materials (eg, plastic, metal, etc.). To make a bond between two substrates, a thermoplastic adhesive in the form of a heat-bonded film can be placed between the opposite surfaces of the two substrates. The thermoplastic adhesive film can be several mils (eg, 4 mils) thick. Next, a bond can be made between the two substrates by applying heat and pressure using a heated static pressure or similar device. Alternatively, the thermoplastic adhesive may be first adhered or slightly bonded to one of the substrates using low heat. Then, the second substrate can be placed on the exposed surface of the adhesive, and a combination of heat and pressure can be applied between the first substrate and the second substrate by using heat and pressure or similar equipment.

FIG. 31A schematically illustrates in an exploded view that two substrates (for example, substrates 3120 and 3140) are thermally bonded together using a hot press 3100. First, a thermoplastic adhesive film 3130 is disposed between the opposite surfaces of the substrates 3120 and 3140 to form a glue assembly of the substrate. Then, the glue assembly of the substrates 3120 and 3140 can be placed on one of the heating support blocks 3150 in the hot press 3100. Next, a hot-pressing block 3110 that can be heated to a temperature T _{1 is} applied to the glue assemblies of the substrates 3120 and 3140 under pressure. The heat and pressure of the hot-pressing block 3110 can soften the thermoplastic adhesive film 3130 so that it adheres to the substrates 3120 and 3140 and bonds the substrates 3120 and 3140 together. The heat and pressure applied and the dwell time of the thermal briquette 3110 for effective bonding, in addition to the flow properties of the thermoplastic adhesive film, can also depend on the type and thickness of the substrates bonded together.

One of the thermoplastic adhesive films used for effective bonding may have a narrower softening temperature range (for example, in a range of a few degrees Celsius). For some applications (eg, a laptop computer case assembly), the substrates 3120 and 3140 may have structural non-uniformity and non-uniform thermal mass distribution across a lateral range of the glued assembly of the substrates. These inhomogeneities can make it difficult to achieve a uniform softening temperature in a narrow range for effective bonding across the lateral range of the glue assembly of the substrate by applying a hot compact 3110 heated to a temperature T ₁ .

One method for thermally bonding a portion of an electronic device enclosure involves applying spatially varying heat to the assembly in accordance with the principles of the invention herein across a lateral range of one of the glued assemblies.

The method described herein can be used to combine sections that have structural inhomogeneity and exhibit a non-uniform thermal mass distribution across one of the lateral extents of one of the glue assemblies. Applying spatially varying heat can compensate for structural non-uniformity and non-uniform thermal mass distribution to achieve a more uniform softening temperature of one of the thermoplastic adhesives across the lateral extent of the glue assembly.

FIG. 31B shows an exemplary modification of a heat press 3100 for applying a spatially varying amount of heat to a portion of a gluing assembly. As shown, a hot press 3100 may comprise a hot briquetted 3112, 3112 HBI having a two spatially distinct heating zones is heated to a temperature T ₁ of the region 1 and is heated to a different temperature T ₂ of Zone 2 . Using this hot pressing block 3112, the first space of one of the glue assemblies of the substrates 3120 and 3140 can be heated to the temperature T ₁ in the hot press 3100 and the second space of one of the glue assemblies of the substrates 3120 and 3140. Partially heated to a different temperature T ₂ .

For illustration purposes, a specific portion of a laptop casing is used below as an example with reference to FIGS. 32 to 35 to describe a method for thermally bonding an electron to a glue assembly of one of these portions by applying spatially varying heat. Method for revealing part of device casing. It should be understood, however, that the method is not limited to a particular portion of a laptop computer case, but may be used in conjunction with other laptop or electronic device housing portions.

FIG. 32 illustrates an exemplary laptop computer 3221. A laptop computer, which may have a clamshell form factor, may be formed of two casings-a "display" or top casing 3222 and a "keyboard" or bottom casing 3223. The top case 3222 may, for example, include a display, a touch screen, a glass cover, and the like. The bottom housing 3223 may, for example, contain circuit boards that include several electrical components, a keyboard, a trackpad, and the like. The top case, which can be pivotally connected to the bottom case by a hinge assembly 3224, can be used as a cover for the top case in a closed position in a laptop computer.

33A-33C show an exemplary bottom case (eg, bottom case 3223) of a laptop computer that can be thermally bonded together by applying spatially varying heat with a hot press in accordance with the principles of the invention herein Portions (eg, a base frame or cover 3310 and a midplane plate 3320). It should be noted that FIGS. 33A and 33B show a bottom view and a top view of a base frame or cover 3310, respectively, and FIG. 33B shows a bottom view of a mid-plane plate 3320.

Referring to FIGS. 33A and 33B, an exemplary base frame or cover 3310 may be one of the decorative cover portions of the bottom case 3223. The cover 3310 may be made of a plastic material (for example, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), acrylic-butadiene-styrene (ABS), metal-filled PVC / ABS, or a blend thereof). In an exemplary embodiment, the cover 3310 may have walls that are nominally about 1.4 mm thick. The cover 3310 may include cutouts 3312 and 3314 for a keyboard and a trackpad of a laptop computer, respectively. The cover 3310 may include a relatively solid or abutting area 3315 near the trackpad cutout 3314, which may be used as a palm rest area for a user of a laptop computer. Further, the cover 3310 may have a flange 3316, and the flange 3316 has a side facing inward. The undercut 3318 may form a substantially C-shaped slot or channel to hold or support an edge of a laptop computer component (eg, a midplane plate 3320) enclosed in the bottom housing 3223.

Referring to FIG. 33C, an exemplary mid-plane board 3320, which may be made of metal or a metal alloy, may be designed to structurally support various electronic components (e.g., keyboard switches, circuit boards, trackpads, etc.) and enclosed in One of the bases or bases of the associated wiring (not shown) in the bottom housing 3223. The mid-plane board 3320 may, for example, have a non-uniform topology and include several cutouts to accommodate various electronic components and associated wiring, and so on. Various electronic components may be mounted on the midplane 3320, for example, with a mechanical tool such as a screw, bolt, or fastener (not shown). In an exemplary embodiment, the mid-plane plate 3320 may be made of aluminum, magnesium, or a magnesium aluminum alloy. The mid-plane plate 3320 may have one of the nominal thicknesses of about 1.4 mm, but may have greater thickness variations across its lateral extent.

34A and 34B are diagrams of an exemplary assembly 3400 of a base frame or cover 3310 and a midplane plate 3320 according to the principles of the invention herein. It should be noted that FIGS. 34A and 34B show views of an assembly 3400 with a face-down and face-up cover 3310 and a mid-plane plate 3320, respectively.

When assembling the bottom case 3223, the midplane plate 3320 can be tilted and slid into the cover 3310 so that the edge of the midplane plate 3320 rests in the undercut 3318 to form the assembly 3400 (FIG. 34A). In an exemplary embodiment, the assembly 3400 may have a lateral dimension of about 300 mm by 200 mm and a thickness of about 5 mm to 10 mm.

Continue to refer to the process for thermally bonding the lid 3310 and the mid-plane plate 3320. It should be understood that before the mid-plane plate 3320 slides to the lid 3310, a thermoplastic adhesive film (such as Film 3130) to form an assembly 3400. FIG. 34B, which shows a top view of one of the assembly 3400, illustrates a bonding area (for example, bonding areas 1, 2, and 3) between the mid-plane plate 3320 and the cover 3310. In order to couple the mid-plane plate 3320 to the cover 3310, a hot press block of a heat press can be directly applied to the exposed area of the mid-plane plate 3320 through an open surface of the cover 3310 to heat and press the assembly 3400. However, the bonding areas (for example, bonding areas 2 and 3) in the cutout flange 3316 under the cover 3310 are not necessarily easy to directly contact the heating block and can be heated only by lateral heat conduction through the mid-plane plate 3320. Further, variations in thickness, notches, and other structural inhomogeneities in the mid-plane plate 3320 can result in a non-uniform thermal mass distribution across the assembly 3400. The non-uniform thermal mass distribution can make it difficult to achieve a uniform softening temperature across the bonding area of the assembly 3400 when using a heating block such as the thermal block 3110 of a hot press 3100 heated to a single temperature T ₁ .

Referring to FIG. 34B, the bonding regions 1, 2 and 3 may have different thermal characteristics with respect to the heat flow from a thermal briquette (for example, the thermal briquette 3110 or 3112) via a heat passage through the mid-plane plate 3320. The different thermal characteristics of the bonding regions 1 to 3 may be a result of different mechanical and geometrical characteristics of the midplane plate 3320 near the bonding region. 35A to 35C depict three-dimensionally different mechanical and geometrical characteristics of the bonding regions 1 to 3 in the regions 3510 to 3530 shown in FIG. 34B, respectively.

Bonding region 1 (FIG. 35A) of region 3510 that can access a vertically moving thermocompression block may have a vertical heat flow path 3512 passing through the mid-plane plate 3320, and the path 3152 may have a relatively uniform thickness across one of the bonding regions 1. Compared with bonding area 1, bonding area 2 (Figure 35B) in area 3520 in cutout area 3318 under flange 3316 and bonding area 3 (Figure 35C) in area 3530 cannot reach a vertical moving hot press Piece. The heat flow path 3522 to the bonding region 2 in the region 3520 and the heat flow path 3532 to the bonding region 3 in the region 3530 may extend laterally through the mid-plane plate 3320. Further, as shown in FIG. 35B and FIG. 35C, the thickness of the planar plate 3320 in the vicinity of the bonding regions 2 and 3 may have a large local variation, which may make the lateral heat flow to the bonding regions 2 and 3 uneven. The bonding region 3 may also face one of the risks of pressing out or extruding the softened thermoplastic adhesive into the track plate cutout 3314 along the path 3534.

By using a multi-zone heating element in one of the hot press blocks of the hot press, different parts of the assembly 3400 can be heated to different temperatures in accordance with the principles of the invention herein. Heating different parts of the assembly 3400 to different temperatures can compensate for a non-uniform thermal mass distribution and span the joint 3400 of the joint region (e.g., joint regions 2 and 3) near the cutout containing the cover 3310 or in the undercut flange. The bonding area achieves a relatively uniform adhesive softening temperature.

In an exemplary thermal bonding process, the assembly 3400 may be heat treated and heated in a hot press having a heating base and a hot pressing base or a hot pressing block similar to that shown in FIG. 31B.压 处理。 Pressure processing. The assembly 3400 can be placed in a heating base that can be heated to about 50 ° C. This degree of heating can assist in bonding or slightly bonding the thermoplastic adhesive between the cover 3310 and the mid-plane plate 3320 in the assembly 3400. Then, a hot pressing seat or a hot pressing block (for example, a hot pressing block 3112) may be vertically applied to the middle through a open surface of the cover 3310 in the assembly 3400 with a force of about 90 kgf for a dwell time of about 20 seconds. Flat panel 3320. The heating element in the hot-pressing seat can be configured so that the hot-pressing seat has two heating zones (eg, zone 1 and zone 2). The area 1 corresponding to one of the front side portions of the hot pressing seat may contact one of the front side portions 3410 (FIG. 34B) of the assembly 3400 on the bonding area 1 and be adjacent to the track plate area 3314. The area 2 corresponding to one of the rear side portions of the heat-pressing seat may contact one of the rear side portions 3420 of the assembly 3400 at the keyboard cutout 3312 in the cover 3310 near the bonding area 2 (FIG. 34B). To apply spatially varying heat to the assembly 3400, zone 1 can be heated to about 190 ° C, and zone 2 can be heated to about 240 ° C. The lower temperature (190 ° C) applied to the front side portion 3410 of the assembly 3400 may allow sufficient heat to be conducted to the bonding area 1 through the vertical heat passage 3512 across the mid-plane plate 3320 to appropriately soften the thermoplastic for effective bonding Adhesive. The higher temperature applied to the rear side portion 3420 of the assembly 3400 may allow sufficient heat to be conducted to the bonding area 2 (FIG. 35B) through the lateral heat channel 3522 in the mid-plane plate 3320 to properly soften the thermoplastic for effective bonding. Adhesive. The assembly 3400 can then be cooled to about room temperature with a force of about 85 kgf under a cooling seat in about 20 seconds.

36 to 38 illustrate exemplary methods 3600, 3700, and 3800 for thermally bonding portions of a computing device housing together according to the principles of the invention herein. The combined parts may, for example, include a base frame or cover and a mid-plane plate. The base frame or cover may be made of a plastic material (eg, polyvinyl carbonate, acrylic-butadiene-styrene, or a blend thereof). The mid-plane plate may be made of a metal or metal alloy (e.g., aluminum, magnesium, or magnesium Aluminum alloy).

Referring to FIG. 36, method 3600 includes inserting a midplane plate having a thermoplastic adhesive layer into a base frame of a computing device housing (3610), and contacting the thermoplastic adhesive layer of the midplane plate with a base frame of the computing device housing. An inner surface (3620) and a hot-pressing block having a first portion and a second portion are applied to a mid-plane plate (3630).

Method 3600 further includes heating a first portion of the hot briquette to a first temperature and heating a second portion of the hot briquette to a second temperature that is higher than one of the first temperatures (3640). The first temperature may be, for example, about 190 ° C. The second temperature may be, for example, about 240 ° C. In method 3600, a first portion heated to a first temperature may contact a front side portion of a trackpad region adjacent to a computing device housing and a second portion heated to a second temperature may contact a midplane plate. A rear portion of a keyboard area of a computing device housing.

The method 3600 may further include placing the base frame in a base, and the base is heated to about 50 ° C. when the heat-pressed block is applied to the mid-plane plate.

Referring to FIG. 37, method 3700 includes gluing or coupling a surface portion of a mid-plane plate with a surface portion of a base frame of a laptop casing using an intervening thermoplastic adhesive layer (3710), and bonding the first A heat is applied to a front side portion of a mid-plane plate and a second heat is applied to a back side portion of the mid-plane plate to soften the intervening thermoplastic adhesive layer (3720). Applying first heat to a front side portion of a mid-plane plate and applying second heat to a rear side portion (3720) of the mid-plane plate may include applying a heat-pressing block to the mid-plane plate having heating To a first temperature and contacting a first portion of a mid-plane plate and heating to a second temperature and contacting a second portion of a mid-plane plate (3730).

Referring to FIG. 38, a method 3800 includes forming a first adhesive layer with a thermoplastic adhesive layer between a surface portion of a first portion of a computing device housing and an opposite surface portion of a second portion of a computing device housing. One of the second part assembly (3810). The surface portion of the first portion and the opposite surface portion of the second portion may define one or more bonding areas of the first portion and the second portion across a lateral extent of the assembly. Assembly can cross its horizontal model The enclosure has a non-uniform thermal mass distribution. Method 3800 further includes applying spatially varying heat across the lateral extent of the assembly to the assembly to soften relatively evenly across the lateral extent of the assembly compared to applying a non-spatially varying amount of heat across the lateral extent of the assembly. Thermoplastic adhesive layer (3820).

Applying spatially varying heat across the lateral extent of the assembly to the assembly (3820) may include compensating for the non-uniform thermal mass distribution of the assembly across its lateral extent (3822). Further, applying spatially varying heat across the lateral extent of the assembly to the assembly (3820) may include contacting a portion of the first part of the assembly with a heating block (3824). The heating block may have a plurality of zones contacting a portion of the first portion, each of which is heated to a different temperature. In an exemplary embodiment, the heating block has two zones contacting the portion of the first portion, each of which is heated to a different temperature.

In method 3800, at least one of the bonding regions may be in a region of the assembly that is not easily in direct contact with the heating block and may be heated by lateral heat conduction from a portion of the first portion that the heating block contacts. Conversely, at least one of the bonding regions may be in a region of the assembly, the region may be in direct contact with the heating block and may be heated by vertical heat conduction through a portion of the first portion that the heating block contacts.

The method 3800 may further include applying pressure to the assembly and simultaneously applying spatially varying heat to the assembly (3830), preheating the assembly to adhere the thermoplastic adhesive layer to the surface portion of the first portion, and the first At least one of the two opposing surface portions (3840) and the assembly is cooled after softening the thermoplastic adhesive layer in the bonding area (3850).

As described in at least FIGS. 39 to 45 herein, a keyboard support member may be coupled to a base assembly of a computing device, thereby fixing a keyboard assembly to the base assembly. For example, the base assembly may define an opening in the base assembly, and the keyboard assembly may be placed in the opening in the base assembly. As further described with reference to these drawings, the structure of the base assembly allows the keyboard assembly to be inserted from the top, from the perspective of a user looking down at the computing device.

The keyboard support member may include an outer peripheral portion defining a frame of the support member and a There is an internal portion defining a lattice structure configured to fit a plurality of openings around the keys of the keyboard assembly. The keyboard support member may be coupled to the base assembly by thermal caulking, interference fit, or a fastener (eg, a threaded fastener), thereby fixedly enclosing the keyboard assembly to the base assembly. In other words, the keyboard support member may be coupled to the base assembly such that the keyboard assembly is located between the keyboard support member and the base assembly. This structure allows for easy removal of the keyboard assembly, and allows the interchange of various keyboard support components that can have different materials (such as plastic, wood, metal, etc.) around the frame and / or lattice structure of the support component. Or color.

In one embodiment, the keyboard support member may be coupled to the base assembly using a screw boss. For example, screw holes (eg, plastic holes) may be located on the keyboard support member, and threaded fasteners (eg, screws) may be threaded into the keyboard support member. The screw holes may extend from the frame area and / or the lattice structure area of the keyboard support member. Further, the keyboard support member may include a threaded metal insert that can be formed or inserted into a material of the keyboard support member. The screw can then be tightened directly into a threaded metal insert (for example, a brass threaded insert molded into a plastic hole).

Further, the keyboard support member may be produced using a two-shot method of molding the keyboard support member. For example, in a first shot, the keyboard support member may be formed into a lattice structure, and then in a subsequent shot, the support member frame of the keyboard support member may be further formed to define its shape. In one embodiment, the supporting member frame may include a color different from that of the inner grid. The embodiment described in connection with FIGS. 39 to 45 may be combined with any of the embodiments described in connection with FIGS. 1 to 38.

39 and 40 illustrate a computing device 10 in the form of a laptop, laptop, or flip computer with a display portion configured to rest on a surface and support a display screen 16 14One of the base assembly 12. The display portion 14 may be connected to the base assembly 12 by a hinge 18 that allows the display portion 14 to be closed against the base assembly 12 as shown in FIG. 40 and rotated away from it as shown in FIG. 39. Open to a user You can choose to view the location.

For example, the hinge 18 may connect the base assembly 12 and the display portion 14. The hinge 18 may be configured to allow the display portion 14 to rotate relative to the base assembly 12 to provide a desired range of rotation to allow the display portion 14 to be positioned in a closed position or a series of open positions. The hinge 18 may also be configured to provide internal friction to maintain a selected open position of the display portion 14 relative to one of the base assemblies 12.

The base assembly 12 may be configured to receive and hold a keyboard assembly 70 and a trackpad assembly 66 to receive user input from the computing device 10. The keyboard assembly 70 may include a plurality of keys 80 and other keyboard components. The keyboard assembly 70 is further explained with reference to FIG. 41. The plurality of keys 80 may include any number of keys 80, which may be configured according to any known keyboard configuration, such as, for example, a Dvorak Simplified Keyboard or QWERTY.

The trackpad assembly 66 may also be referred to as a touchpad, and may include any type of touch-sensitive input by capacitive, magnetic, resistive, surface acoustic wave, or other forms of touch-sensitive operation. Both the keyboard assembly 70 and the trackpad assembly 66 are installed to the base assembly 12 so that the keyboard assembly 70 and the trackpad assembly 66 are exposed at an upper part of the base assembly 12 (or can be used in other ways User interaction at the top). For example, the keyboard assembly 70 and the trackpad assembly 66 may be exposed to the user by an opening defined by an upper surface 28 of the base assembly 12. It should be noted that the terms up, down, and other terms relate to the relative positions of components or elements as depicted in the drawings. If the device is repositioned, these terms are used for convenience and do not limit the actual location of the component or assembly.

The base assembly 12 may include a first housing 24 and a second housing 26 having a one-piece material structure. The second housing 26 and the first housing 24 of the base assembly 12 are assembled to enclose the computing device 10. Some internal components. The internal components may include a printed circuit board that carries the computer's central processing unit and any additional processors (such as a graphics processor, etc., as well as the computer's random access memory (RAM)). As shown in FIG. 39, the first housing 24 may be An upper case located at an upper portion of the base assembly 12, and the second case 26 may be a lower case located at a lower portion of the base assembly 12. The first casing 24 may define an upper surface 28. For example, the upper surface 28 of the base assembly 12 may define an area 62 adjacent to the keyboard assembly 70 and the trackpad assembly 66. As further illustrated in FIG. 41, a portion of the upper surface 28 may define an opening configured to receive a keyboard assembly 70.

Like the first casing 24, the second casing 26 may have a one-piece material structure. In some examples, the second housing 26 may contain additional external components, such as a cover for externally accessible batteries. In one example, the first casing 24 may be made of a single piece of plastic or metal or multiple pieces of plastic or metal. In addition, the second casing 26 may be made of a single piece of plastic or metal or a plurality of pieces of plastic or metal. Plastic materials can include any type of plastic or semi-plastic material. The metallic material may include any type of metallic or semi-metallic material, such as, for example, aluminum, aluminum alloy, magnesium alloy, stainless steel. The first casing 24 and the second casing 26 can be made by injection molding of metal or plastic and / or die-cast metal.

In one embodiment, the second housing 26 may be configured to enclose the internal components of the base assembly 12 when assembled with the first housing 24. The second housing 26 may also be configured to allow the computing device 10 to rest on a surface. Accordingly, the second housing 26 may include a substantially flat lower surface having a plurality of feet or handle members that allow the base assembly 12 to rest on the surface and be non-slip during normal use. The second housing 26 may be configured to attach the first housing 24 using screws or other fasteners to enclose internal components such as one or more batteries, a CPU board assembly and related circuits, and communication structures, connection components such as USB plug or power plug) and internal parts of trackpad assembly 66 and keyboard assembly 70. The first housing 24 and the second housing 26 may be configured such that the internal components may be attached to the first housing 24 or the second housing 26 before the two housings are attached together.

The display portion 14 may include an outer casing 42 and a display bezel 44 attached to the outer casing 42 of the display portion 14. The outer casing 42 and the display bezel 44 of the display section 14 may together enclose additional components of the display section 14 (such as the display screen 16) and any other components Any type of internal component (for example, such as an internal display driver).

The display bezel 44 may be configured to surround at least a portion of the display screen 16. Further, the display bezel 44 may assist in retaining internal components configured to be positioned within the display portion 14. For example, the display frame 44 may define a display opening through which a user can view at least the display screen 16. The distance that the display bezel 44 extends inwardly may depend on, for example, the configuration of the display portion 14 and / or the material from which the display portion 14 is constructed. The outer casing 42 of the display portion 14 and the display bezel 44 may be assembled together using, for example, glue, pressure-sensitive adhesive, or mechanical fasteners or fastening elements such as screws. In another example, the outer casing 42 of the display portion 14 and the first casing 24 and the second casing 26 of the base assembly 12 may be integrally formed with the bezel 44 as a plurality of sturdy One-piece housing with one connection wall.

41 illustrates an exploded view of a computing device 10 having a keyboard support member 50 configured to hold a keyboard assembly 70 according to an embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 41, the computing device 10 may include a keyboard support member 50 configured to secure the keyboard assembly 70 to the base assembly 12. The keyboard supporting member 50 may include an outer circumferential portion defining a frame 52 of a supporting member and a lattice structure 54 defining a plurality of openings 56. The keyboard support member 50 may be configured to fix the keyboard assembly 70 to the base assembly 12 within a recess 32 defined by the first housing 24 of the base assembly 12 such that a plurality of keys 80 fit in a grid structure 54 A plurality of openings 56 are defined. For example, the lattice structure 54 of the keyboard support member 50 may be configured to fit around the keys 80 of the keyboard assembly 70 through the opening 56 of the keyboard support member 50. Therefore, one configuration of the lattice structure (for example, the size of the opening 56) may depend on the type of keyboard configuration, so that the opening 56 may be configured to receive the key 80. Once the keyboard support member 50 is fixed to the base assembly 12 (where the keyboard assembly 70 is located between the keyboard support member 50 and the base assembly 12), the inclusion of the keyboard support member 50 should not interfere with the operation of the key 80.

In one embodiment, the number of the openings 56 of the keyboard support member 50 corresponds to the number of the keys 80 of the keyboard assembly 70. In other embodiments, the opening 56 of the keyboard support member 50 The number is smaller than the number of keys 80 on the keyboard assembly 70. For example, an opening 56 may include one, two, three, or more keys 80. Therefore, although the lattice structure 54 may depend on the key configuration, the number and size of the openings 56 defined by the lattice structure may vary greatly.

The computing device 10 can be configured so that the keyboard assembly 70 can be assembled externally with the base assembly 12, which assembly is independent of the assembly of the internal computer components or the assembly of the first casing 24 and the second casing 26. As shown in FIG. 41, the computing device 10 may be configured such that substantially all of the components of the computing device 10 (excluding the keyboard assembly 70) may be assembled before the keyboard assembly 70 and the base assembly 12 are assembled together. together. In this example, this assembly is facilitated by the structure of the computing device 10, including the incorporation of a keyboard opening 30 positioned within the upper surface 28 of the first housing 24.

The keyboard opening 30 may be defined by a recess 32 defined by a first housing 24 including a lower surface 35 substantially parallel to the upper surface 28 and positioned below the upper surface 28. A wall 36 may extend between the upper surface 28 and the lower surface 35 and may define an outer periphery of a recess 32 extending from a periphery defined by the keyboard opening 30. The recess 32 may be formed along the wall 36 of the first housing 24, and its depth extends from the upper surface 28 to the lower surface 35. Therefore, the recess 32 from the upper surface 28 defines the keyboard opening 30. In one embodiment, the support member frame 52 may be configured to engage the wall 36 of the base assembly 12 and the keyboard assembly 70.

Generally speaking, one of the sizes of the keyboard opening 30 is based on the structure of the keyboard assembly 70 (and the size of the support member frame 52) so that the keyboard assembly 70 can be assembled therein so that the keyboard support member 50 is placed above the keyboard assembly 70. The placement method allows the keyboard support member 50 to be fixed to the first casing 24. In addition, the upper surface 28 of the base assembly 12 may define an area 62 adjacent to the keyboard assembly 70 and the trackpad assembly 66. Multiple peripheral connection openings (not shown) inside the base assembly 12 may also be included in the first housing 24 and / or the second housing 26, and may allow access to peripheral connections, such as a power supply Connector plug, a USB device, one or more memory cards, audio devices.

The keyboard assembly 70 may include a main body in the form of a substrate 72 that defines an upper surface 76 and a lower surface 74 that are substantially parallel and spaced apart. The substrate 72 advances above the upper surface 76 Attached in one step, the plurality of keys 80 are configured to provide the computing device 10 with various inputs generally common to a computer keyboard. As shown, the substrate 72 may define its own outer perimeter, which extends beyond the outermost keys of the keys 80 supported by the substrate 72.

The wall 36 of the recess 32 and the periphery of the substrate 72 can be configured so that the substrate 72 can be received in the recess 32, wherein the lower surface 74 of the substrate 72 rests on the lower surface 35 of the recess 32. The specific cooperation between the base plate 72 and the recess 32 may be changed, but in this example may cause the keyboard assembly 70 to move into the recess 32 without significant resistance, but cause the keyboard assembly 70 to be limited to within the recess 32 Move laterally.

The relative sizes of the substrate 72 and the recess 32 can be adjusted to take into account tolerances used in various processes for their formation. Other configurations of the substrate 72 and the recess 32 are feasible, including configurations in which a press-fit or resistance fit is achieved between the substrate 72 and the recess 32 or in which other features such as an adhesive or to maintain the keyboard assembly Other fasteners with a lateral position of 70 in the recess 32) a configuration that allows the keyboard assembly 70 to move to a certain extent in the recess 32. Further, the depth of the recess 32 relative to the total height of the keyboard assembly 70 may cause the plurality of keys 80 to be substantially flush with the upper surface 28 of the first housing 24 or to protrude slightly above the upper surface 28.

Further, the recess 32 may include one of the access openings 34 in the recess 32 to allow the keyboard assembly 70 to connect with internal components of the base assembly 12, such as a printed circuit board, for example. Although the drawings omit these features for simplicity, the general structure of these features may be similar to the features used in other portable computer applications. In one example, a connection cable (not shown) may extend from the keyboard assembly 70 and may extend through the access opening 34 to connect one of the interiors of the base assembly 12 correspondingly. In another example, a cable may extend from an internal component within the base assembly 12 that is configured to receive input from the keyboard assembly 70 and may pass through the access opening 34 to the keyboard assembly 70 is connected to the keyboard assembly 70 before being placed in the recess 32.

Other configurations of the portion of the first housing 24 within the keyboard opening 30 are possible. In a In an example, the first housing 24 of the base assembly 12 may be substantially open toward the interior of the base assembly 12 within the keyboard opening 30, wherein a plurality of appropriately positioned tabs or other support structures are oriented inward relative to the keyboard opening 30 Extending to hold the keyboard assembly 70 in place relative to the keyboard opening 30 and the upper surface 28 of the base assembly 12. In another example, the recess 32 may include a plurality of openings similar to the access openings 34 to provide additional through openings for connecting or allowing cooling between the keyboard assembly 70 and the internal components of the base assembly 12, Weight reduction or transmission of sound from internal speakers. In this configuration, the plurality of openings can be resized and positioned such that a mesh support structure that substantially opens toward the interior of the base assembly 12 defines the recess 32.

In another embodiment, the recess 32 may be defined such that a different type of keyboard may be placed within the recess 32 and then coupled to the base assembly via the keyboard support member 50. For example, the structure of the recess 32 may allow interchangeability of various keyboards. In addition, the keyboard support member 50 may be configured so that it can fix various types of keyboards. In this aspect, the lattice structure 54 may be universal enough to fit around the keys 80 of various types of keyboards.

FIG. 42 illustrates a larger view of a keyboard support member 50 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 42, the keyboard supporting member 50 may include a supporting member frame 52 and a lattice structure 54 defining a plurality of openings 56. In one example, the keyboard support member 50 may be a frame-like structure that defines one of the support member frame 52 and the lattice structure 54. FIG. 42 illustrates one side of the keyboard supporting member 50, for example, exposed to the user's surface. The opposite side (not shown) of the keyboard support member 50 includes a surface exposed to the keyboard assembly 70 and the base assembly 12, which surface may include a storage unit (e.g., a screw hole) on the support member frame 52 for receiving fasteners. ), As further depicted in FIG. 43. Alternatively, the surface of the keyboard support member 50 exposed to a user (eg, as shown in FIG. 42) may include a plurality of openings configured to receive fasteners, which are then secured to the base assembly 12. In this configuration, the base assembly 12 may include a storage unit configured to receive a portion of a fastener exposed through the keyboard support member 50. Therefore, the fastener can be inserted into the base assembly 12 from the surface exposed to the user. In addition, it should be noted that if the keyboard support member 50 is coupled to the base assembly 12 by thermal riveting or interference fit, the keyboard support The support member 50 does not include a storage unit.

The lattice structure 54 may include strips of material connected to each other and forming a staggered structure or pattern. In particular, the lattice structure 54 may include a plurality of first elongated members (having a certain thickness) extending from one end of the key 80 to the other end of the key 80 and extending from each of the first elongated members and connectable to One of the other first elongated members is a series of smaller second elongated members (having a certain thickness). In one example, the first elongated members may be horizontal and substantially parallel to each other, and the second elongated members may be vertical. In addition, the first elongated member may have the same or different thickness from the second elongated member. The first elongated member and the second elongated member can be integrally formed so that their arrangement in the lattice structure 54 behaves as an adjacent material.

In addition, the material of the supporting member frame 52 may have a thickness different from that of the material of the lattice structure 54. In one embodiment, the supporting member frame 52 may have a thickness larger than one of the materials of the lattice structure 54. In one example, the supporting member frame 52 may include a first material layer disposed on a second material layer, and the lattice structure 54 may include a first material layer. These features are explained further with reference to FIG. 45.

According to another embodiment, the keyboard support member 50 may include a grid structure 54 that defines an opening 56, but does not include a support member frame 52. For example, the lattice structure 54 may include portions that fit around at least some of the keys. However, the keyboard support member 50 may not include an outer circumferential portion disposed on an outer portion of the outermost key 80. In this example, the lattice structure 54 (for example, the first elongated member and the second elongated member of the series) can extend to the edge of the keyboard opening 30 (or the first casing 24), and the lattice structure 54 and the base assembly The interference between 12 can fix the keyboard assembly 70 in place.

Referring back to FIG. 41, the keyboard support member 50 may be configured such that one outer periphery of the support member frame 52 is fixedly fitted in the wall 36 and / or the keyboard opening 30 and further a portion of the keyboard support member 50 extends beyond the base plate 72. The periphery contacts a part of the upper surface 76 of the substrate 72. Therefore, the keyboard support member 50 may be assembled with the base assembly 12 after the keyboard assembly 70 is positioned in the recess 32 to fix the keyboard assembly 70 to the base assembly 12.

The keyboard support member 50 may be a flexible or semi-flexible material. In one example, the keyboard support member 50 is made of a polymer material, such as plastic, for example. The keyboard support member 50 may also use other materials, such as various rubbers or metals, for example. The keyboard support member 50 is flexible or compressible so that it can make a proper close fit in the keyboard opening 30 and allow it to apply a force against the substrate 72 to maintain the lower surface 74 of the substrate 72 and the lower surface 35 of the recess 32. Of contact.

FIG. 43 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a computing device 10 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 43, the keyboard support member 50 is coupled to the base assembly 12 such that the keyboard assembly 70 is located between the keyboard support member 50 and the base assembly 12. For example, the keyboard support member 50 may be configured to secure the keyboard assembly 70 to the base assembly 12 within a keyboard opening 30 defined by the base assembly 12 such that a plurality of keys 80 are tied to the opening defined by the lattice structure 54. Within 56.

In particular, the keyboard assembly 70 is disposed in a recess 32 defined by a wall 36 to contact the lower surface 35. Next, the keyboard support member 50 is placed on the top of the keyboard assembly 70 so that a plurality of openings 56 defined by the lattice structure 54 fit around the keys 80. At least a portion of the keyboard support member 50 (for example, a portion of the support member frame 52) may contact the lower surface 35 of the recess 32.

In one embodiment, the keyboard support member 50 may be coupled to the base assembly 12 (eg, the first housing 24) using a plurality of fasteners 46. The fastener 46 may include a threaded fastener, such as a screw or substantially any type of fastener capable of connecting two components together. In one example, the support member frame 52 of the keyboard support member 50 may be coupled to the first housing 24 of the base assembly 12. As explained further below, the fastener 46 may be positioned or threaded through the first housing 24 and through a portion of the keyboard support member 50.

Although a fastener 46 is shown in FIG. 43, the keyboard support member 50 may be fixed to the base assembly 12 using any number of fasteners 46. For example, the fastener 46 may fix the keyboard support member 50 to the base assembly 12 at a position around the first housing 24 corresponding to the support member frame 52. Reference to the first housing 24 (which includes one of the lower surface 35 and the second housing 26 exposed Surface 45), the fastener 46 may be positioned or threaded through the first housing 24 (eg, through the surface 45 to the lower surface 35) and engage the keyboard support member 50. The support member frame 52 may be configured to receive at least a portion of the fastener 46.

In an example, if the coupling is based on the fastener 46, the keyboard support member 50 may include a plurality of storage units, one of which is illustrated by the storage unit 39. For example, the receiving unit 39 may be configured to receive a portion of the fastener 46. In one example, the receiving unit 39 may be a channel or a gap in the supporting member frame 52 for receiving or receiving a fastener 46. In one example, the receiving unit 39 can be regarded as a screw hole. In this context, the channel or space of the storage unit 39 may include a structure that may correspond to the structure of the corresponding fastener 46. In one example, if the fastener 46 is a screw, the receiving unit 39 may include a thread capable of receiving the screw as the screw rotates. According to an example, a plurality of storage units may be positioned around the support member frame 52. The storage unit 39 may only extend into a portion of the keyboard support member 50 such that the keyboard support member 50 is exposed on the user's surface without exposing any portion of the storage unit 39. In fact, the storage unit 39 is exposed on the surface of the keyboard support member 50 facing the lower surface 35.

In addition, the storage unit 39 may be a screw hole (for example, a plastic hole) located on the keyboard support member 50, and a threaded fastener (for example, a screw) may be threaded into the keyboard support member 50. The screw holes may extend from the frame area and / or the lattice structure area of the keyboard support member. Further, the keyboard support member 50 may include a threaded metal insert that can be formed or inserted into the material of the keyboard support member 50. The screw can then be tightened directly into a threaded metal fastener (for example, a brass threaded insert molded into a plastic hole).

In another embodiment, as indicated above, the keyboard support member 50 may include a plurality of openings positioned around the support member frame 52, which are configured to first receive the fasteners 46. For example, the fastener 46 may be first stored on the exposed surface of the keyboard support member 50 by the user. The fastener 46 is then configured to protrude from the keyboard support member 50 into the base assembly 12 via the opening. In this configuration, the first housing 24 may include a plurality of storage units, including a storage unit 39 that is configured to store the extension of the fastener 46 beyond the key Part of the disk support member 50.

In another embodiment, the keyboard support member 50 may be coupled to the base assembly 12 based on a thermoplastic riveting. For example, thermoplastic riveting (also known as hot riveting) is a process that uses heat to join two components. In this example, a portion of the keyboard support member 50 (eg, a portion of the support member frame 52) and / or a portion of the first housing 24 may be heated to connect the keyboard support member 50 to the base assembly 12.

In yet another embodiment, the keyboard support member 50 may be coupled to the base assembly 12 based on an interference fit. For example, the structure of the keyboard support member 50 may be sized so that the keyboard support member 50 can fit around the keys 80 and between the keyboard assembly 70 and the first casing 24. In particular, the support member frame 52 may engage the keyboard assembly 70 and the wall 36 so that the keyboard support member 50 is firmly fixed.

In particular, the keyboard support member 50 may be made of an elastically flexible material such as nylon, plastic, or the like. The use of a flexible material may allow the size of the keyboard support member 50 to be too large relative to the depth it extends into the recess 32 so that it will flex when contacting the upper surface 76 and the lower surface 35 of the keyboard assembly 70 by pressing. This may cause the keyboard support member 50 to exert a constant downward force on the substrate 72, which may help to hold the position of the keyboard assembly 70 vertically and laterally within the recess 32. Other shapes and configurations of the keyboard support member 50 can be used and other shapes and configurations of the keyboard support member 50 can be adjusted or otherwise designed to give a varying decorative appearance to provide changes to fit the recesses 32 and the keyboard assembly 70 Or interact and take advantage of various material properties.

Further, the keyboard supporting member 50 may be produced using a two-shot molding method. For example, in a first shot, the keyboard support member 50 may be formed into a lattice structure 54, and then in a subsequent shot, the support member frame 52 of the keyboard support member 50 may be further formed into its structure. In one embodiment, the supporting member frame 52 may include a color different from that of the lattice structure 54.

FIG. 44A illustrates a keyboard support member 50 according to an embodiment. In addition to taking along A Except for the obtained cross section, the keyboard support member 50 is the same as the keyboard support member shown in FIGS. 41 and 42.

FIG. 44B illustrates a cross-section of a keyboard support member 50 taken along line A of FIG. 44A according to an embodiment. As discussed above, the keyboard support member 50 may be produced using a two-shot molding method, where the keyboard support member 50 is first formed by a first injection molding, and then the support member frame 52 is further defined by a second injection molding. Therefore, the supporting member frame 52 may include two material layers (one material layer from the first injection and the other material layer from the second injection). As shown in FIG. 44B, the support member frame 52 may include a first material layer 82 from one of the first injection moldings. In one example, as shown in FIG. 44B, the entire keyboard support member 50 includes (eg, as shown by a crisscross line) a first material layer 82. In addition, the support member frame 52 includes a second material layer 84 from one of the second injection moldings, which can be injected below the first material layer 82. The second material layer 84 may further define the structure of the supporting member frame 52.

In an example, the internal lattice structure 54 may not include the second material layer 84. Therefore, the lattice structure 54 may have a depth smaller than one of the supporting member frame 52. Further, in an example, the first material layer 82 may be different from the second material layer 84. In another example, the first material layer 82 may be the same as the second material layer 84. In another example, the first material layer 82 may be a different color than the second material layer 84.

FIG. 45 illustrates a method of assembling the computing device 10. In 4502, a keyboard assembly 70 may be inserted into the keyboard opening 30. For example, the computing device 10 may be configured such that the keyboard assembly 70 can be assembled externally with the base assembly 12, which assembly is independent of the assembly of internal computer components or the assembly of the first casing 24 and the second casing 26. The computing device 10 may be configured so that substantially all of the components of the computing device 10 (excluding the keyboard assembly 70) can be assembled together before the keyboard assembly 70 and the base assembly 12 are assembled together.

Then, the keyboard assembly 70 can be inserted into the keyboard opening 30. The keyboard opening 30 may be defined by a recess 32 that includes a substantially parallel to the upper surface 28 and located on the upper surface 28. A first casing 24 of a lower surface 35 is defined below. A wall 36 may extend between the upper surface 28 and the lower surface 35 and may define an outer periphery of a recess 32 extending from a periphery defined by the keyboard opening 30. The recess 32 may be formed along the wall 36 of the first housing 24, and its depth extends from the upper surface 28 to the lower surface 35. Therefore, the recess 32 from the upper surface 28 defines the keyboard opening 30.

Then, the wall 36 of the recess 32 and the periphery of the substrate 72 of the keyboard assembly 70 can be configured so that the substrate 72 can be received in the recess 32, wherein the lower surface 74 of the substrate 72 rests on the lower surface 35 of the recess 32. The specific cooperation between the base plate 72 and the recess 32 may be changed, but in this example may cause the keyboard assembly 70 to move into the recess 32 without significant resistance, but cause the keyboard assembly 70 to be limited to within the recess 32 Move laterally.

In 4504, the keyboard support member 50 is placed above the keyboard assembly 70 so that the keys 80 of the keyboard assembly 70 fit within the opening 56 defined by the lattice structure 54. For example, the keyboard support member 50 is placed on top of the keyboard assembly 70 so that a plurality of openings 56 defined by the lattice structure 54 fit around the keys 80. At least a portion of the keyboard support member 50 (for example, a portion of the support member frame 52) may contact the lower surface 35 of the recess 32.

In 4506, the keyboard support member 50 may be fixed to the base assembly 12. For example, the keyboard support member 50 is coupled to the base assembly 12 such that the keyboard assembly 70 is located between the keyboard support member 50 and the base assembly 12. In one embodiment, the support member frame 52 may be configured to engage the wall 36 of the base assembly 12 and the keyboard assembly 70. The keyboard support member 50 may be fixed to the base assembly 12 according to a variety of different configurations.

In an example, in 4506-1, pressure may be applied to the keyboard support member 50, thereby creating an interference fit between the keyboard support member 50 and the base assembly 12. For example, the structure of the keyboard support member 50 may be sized so that the keyboard support member 50 can fit around the keys 80 and between the keyboard assembly 70 and the first casing 24. Specifically, when a downward force is applied to the keyboard support member 50, the support member frame 52 may engage the keyboard assembly 70 and the wall 36 so as to firmly fix the keyboard support member 50.

In another example, in 4506-2, the keyboard support member 50 may use a plurality of fastenings The piece 46 is coupled to the base assembly 12 (eg, the first housing 24). The fastener 46 may include a threaded fastener, such as a screw or substantially any type of fastener capable of connecting two components together. In one example, the support member frame 52 of the keyboard support member 50 may be coupled to the first housing 24 of the base assembly 12. As explained further below. The fastener 46 may be positioned or threaded through the first housing 24 and through a portion of the keyboard support member 50.

The fastener 46 may fix the keyboard support member 50 to the base assembly 12 at a position around the first housing 24 corresponding to the support member frame 52. The fastener 46 may be positioned or threaded through the first housing 24 (eg, through the surface 45 to the lower surface 35) and engage the keyboard support member 50. The support member frame 52 may be configured to receive at least a portion of the fastener 46.

According to an example, the keyboard support member 50 may include a plurality of storage units, including a storage unit 39. For example, the receiving unit 39 may be configured to receive a portion of the fastener 46. In one example, the receiving unit 39 may be a channel or a gap in the supporting member frame 52 for receiving or receiving a fastener 46. In one example, the receiving unit 39 can be regarded as a screw hole.

In another embodiment, as indicated above, the keyboard support member 50 may include a plurality of openings positioned around the support member frame 52, which are configured to first receive the fasteners 46. For example, the fastener 46 may be first stored on the exposed surface of the keyboard support member 50 by the user. The fastener 46 is then configured to protrude from the keyboard support member 50 into the base assembly 12 via the opening. In this configuration, the first housing 24 may include a plurality of storage units configured to receive a portion of the fastener 46 extending beyond the keyboard support member 50.

The following patent applications, all filed on September 30, 2013: U.S. No. 14 / 041,496, U.S. No. 14 / 041,453, U.S. No. 14 / 041,466, and U.S. No. 14 / 041,483 Into this article.

Implementations of the various technologies described herein may be implemented in digital electronic circuits or computer hardware, firmware, software, or a combination thereof. Embodiments may be implemented as a computer program product, that is, tangibly embodied on an information carrier (e.g., a machine-readable storage device (computer-readable medium, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, a tangible computer read Storage media)) or a computer program that transmits a signal for processing or controlling the operation of the data processing device by a data processing device (eg, a programmable processor, a computer or computers). A computer program such as one of the above computer programs can be written in any form of programming language (including compiled or interpreted languages) and can be deployed in any form, including as a stand-alone program or as a module, component, subroutine, or suitable Other units used in a computing environment. A computer program can be deployed at a site on one computer or multiple computers for processing or a computer program can be distributed across multiple sites and interconnected by a communication network.

The method steps may be performed by executing one or more programmable processors of a computer program to perform functions by manipulating input data and generating output. The method steps may also be performed by a dedicated logic circuit (for example, a programmable gate array (FPGA) or an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC)) and a device may be implemented as the dedicated logic circuit.

Processors suitable for processing a computer program include, for example, both general and special purpose microprocessors and any one or more processors of any kind of digital computer. Generally, a processor will receive instructions and data from a read-only memory or a random access memory or both. The components of a computer may include at least one processor for executing instructions and one or more memory devices for storing instructions and data. Generally, a computer may also include one or more mass storage devices (e.g., magnetic disks, magneto-optical disks, or optical disks) for storing data or operatively coupled to and from the one or more mass storage devices. The data is received or transmitted to the one or more mass storage devices or operatively coupled for both. Information carriers suitable for the implementation of computer program instructions and data include all forms of non-volatile memory (for example, including semiconductor memory devices (for example, EPROM, EEPROM, and flash memory devices); magnetic disks (for example, internal hard drives Disks or removable disks); magnetic-optical disks; and CD-ROM and DVD-ROM disks). The processor and the memory may be supplemented by or incorporated in a dedicated logic circuit.

To provide interaction with a user, a display device (e.g., a cathode ray tube (CRT) or liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor) may be provided to display information to the user. And the user can implement several implementations on a computer by means of which he provides input to a keyboard of a computer and a pointing device (for example, a mouse or a trackball). Other types of devices can also be used to provide interaction with a user; for example, the feedback provided to the user can be in any form of sensory feedback, such as visual feedback, auditory feedback, or tactile feedback; and input from the user can be in any form (Including sound, voice, or tactile input).

Implementations may be implemented in a computing system that includes a back-end component (for example, as a data server) or an intermediate component (for example, an application server) or a front-end component (for example, Have a graphical user interface or a user (a client computer of a web browser through which a user can interact with an implementation) or any combination of these back-end, intermediate, or front-end components. The components may be interconnected by any form or medium of digital data communication (eg, a communication network). Examples of communication networks include a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN), such as the Internet.

Although certain features of the described embodiments have been illustrated as described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. Therefore, it should be understood that the scope of the accompanying patent application is intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the scope of the embodiments. It should be understood that they are presented by way of example only, without limitation, and that various changes in form and detail can be made. Except for mutually exclusive combinations, any part of the devices and / or methods described herein may be combined into any combination. The embodiments described herein may include various combinations and / or sub-combinations of the functions, components and / or features of the different embodiments.

Claims (25)

An electronic device includes: a display portion; a base frame coupled to the display portion, the base frame including a top wall opposite to a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the top wall and the bottom wall A channel is defined, the side wall has an outer surface defining at least a part of an outer perimeter of the base frame, the channel has a first side portion on a first side of the base frame, and the The first side of the base frame is opposite to a second side portion, a distal portion and a proximal portion on a second side of the base frame. Aligned with a first longitudinal axis parallel to a second longitudinal axis, the distal portion being aligned along the second longitudinal axis; and a midplane having the first plane disposed in the channel A first edge in one side portion and a second edge disposed in the second side portion of the channel. The device of claim 1, wherein the midplane has a length between the first edge and the second edge, the length being greater than an edge from the edge of the top wall of the first side portion of the channel to the A length of an edge of the top wall of the second side portion of the channel. The device of claim 1, wherein the top wall, the bottom wall and the side wall are formed in a single piece. The device of claim 1, wherein the first longitudinal axis is parallel to a third longitudinal axis, and the second side of the base frame is aligned along the third longitudinal axis. The device of claim 1, wherein the top wall is aligned along a first plane, and the middle plane is aligned along a second plane parallel to the first plane. The device of claim 1, wherein the top wall has at least a portion defining a palm rest area and at least a portion defining a trackpad opening. The device of claim 1, wherein the top wall is aligned along a first plane, the top wall has a portion defining the distal portion of the channel and the bottom wall has a portion defining the distal portion of the channel, The portion of the top wall has an edge aligned along a second plane, an edge of the portion of the bottom wall is aligned along the second plane, and the second plane is orthogonal to the first plane. The device of claim 1, wherein the side wall has a curved shape. The device of claim 1, wherein the remote portion is a first remote portion of the channel, the device further includes: a frame assembly having a first end portion disposed in the remote portion of the channel A portion and a portion having a second end portion disposed in a second distal portion of the channel. The device of claim 1, wherein the first side portion has a cross-sectional profile, and the cross-sectional profile is substantially the same as a cross-sectional profile of the distal portion. The device of claim 1, wherein the mid-plane has a third edge aligned parallel to the second longitudinal axis and disposed within the proximal portion of the channel, the mid-plane has a distance from the third edge and A fourth edge is aligned parallel to the second longitudinal axis, and the third edge is disposed outside the distal portion of the channel. The device of claim 1, wherein the remote portion of the channel is a first remote portion of the channel, the channel has a second remote portion aligned along the second longitudinal axis, and the channel The second distal portion has an end separated by a distance from one end of the first distal portion of the channel. The device of claim 1, wherein each of the first side portion of the channel and the distal portion of the channel has a symmetrical cross-sectional profile, and the proximal portion of the channel has an asymmetrical cross-sectional profile. An electronic device includes: a framework component; a display portion coupled to the framework component; a base frame including a top wall opposite to a bottom wall and coupled to the top wall and the bottom A side wall of the wall defines a passage, the side wall has an outer surface defining at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the base frame, the passage has a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a side portion. The distal portion is aligned along a longitudinal axis that is substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis along which the side portion of the channel is aligned. The frame assembly has at least one recessed area disposed in a recessed area of the distal portion. portion. The device of claim 14, further comprising: a midplane having an edge disposed in a recessed area of the proximal portion and an edge in a recessed area of the side portion; and coupled to the midplane and the One of the components of the framework. The device of claim 14, further comprising: a midplane having an edge disposed in a recessed area of the proximal portion; and a thermal bonding membrane coupled between the midplane and the proximal portion Between one of the inner surfaces of the recessed area. The device of claim 14, wherein the top wall, the bottom wall, and the side wall collectively define a shape having a curved surface. The device of claim 14, wherein the top wall, the bottom wall, and the side wall collectively define a c-shaped profile. An electronic device includes: a frame component; a display portion coupled to the frame component; and a base frame coupled to the display portion, the base frame including one on a front side of the base frame A proximal channel portion, a distal channel portion on a back side of the base frame opposite the front side of the base frame, and the disposed between the back side and the front side of the base frame A side channel portion on one side of the base frame; a midplane having a first edge disposed in the proximal channel portion and a second edge disposed in the side channel portion, the frame assembly There is a portion disposed in the distal channel portion; and a plate coupled to the midplane and the frame assembly. The device of claim 19, wherein the framework assembly includes a protrusion aligned with a depression in the mid-plane. As in the apparatus of claim 19, the distal channel portion is aligned along a longitudinal axis that is substantially orthogonal to the side channel portion and parallel to the proximal channel portion. The device of claim 19, wherein the remote channel portion is contiguous with the side channel portion. The device of claim 19, further comprising: a thermal bonding membrane disposed on the midplane and coupled to an inner surface of the proximal channel portion. The device of claim 19, wherein the distal channel portion defines a top wall opposite to a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the top wall and the bottom wall, the side wall having an outer perimeter defining an outer perimeter of the base frame At least a portion of one of the outer surfaces. The device of claim 19, wherein the distal channel portion defines a top wall opposite a bottom wall and a side wall coupled to the top wall and the bottom wall, and the bottom wall and the side wall collectively define a curved surface One shape.