Trimless glass enclosure interface
AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorJohn RAFF
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Abstract
An enclosure for a portable computing device can include a cover glass affixed to an enclosure without trim pieces disposed between the cover glass and the disclosure. In one embodiment, the enclosure can include an edge profile that can define a relatively large contact pad about the enclosure. The contact pad can distribute impact forces over a relatively large area and thereby protect the cover glass integrity.
Claims20
A method for attaching a cover glass to an enclosure of a portable computing device absent a trim piece disposed between the cover glass and the enclosure, the method comprising:
- affixing a display assembly to the enclosure;
- applying an adhesive to the enclosure;
- and
- attaching the cover glass to the adhesive.
An enclosure for a portable computing device, the enclosure comprising:
- a body formed from a single and continuous piece of aluminum, the body comprising:
- a bottom and at least one side wall, wherein the at least one side wall includes a profile including a curve and an apex arranged to be located on a slope below an upper corner of the body,
- an opening configured to receive internal components,
- a support ledge configured to receive an adhesive, and
- a cover glass configured to fit within the opening and bond to the adhesive on the support ledge.
A personal computing device, comprising:
- a body formed from a single and continuous piece of aluminum, the body comprising:
- a bottom and at least one side wall, wherein the at least one side wall includes a profile including a curve and an apex arranged to be located on a slope below an upper corner of the body,
- a cavity configured to receive internal components,
- a support ledge configured to receive an adhesive, and
- a cover glass configured to fit within the opening and bond to the adhesive on the support ledge.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.