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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 29, 2020
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2019
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
John J. Baker, Campbell, CA (US);
Yaocheng Zhang, Cupertino, CA (US);
Robert T. Carson, Oakland, CA (US);
Matthew D. Walker, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Martin J. Auclair, Campbell, CA (US);
Paul U. Leutheuser, Saratoga, CA (US);
Christopher J. Durning, Saratoga, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Electronic devices, such as mobile communication devices, may include several enhancements and modification not found on traditional electronic devices. Parts of the electronic device can be welded together to provide structural support and or functional connections between operating components of the electronic device. Within a band, a back plate can support multiple operable components of the electronic device. The band, the welds, and/or the back plate can provide electrical connections between components. Conductive pathways provided by the welds can be provided with adequate strength and durability to reduce and avoid breakage so that sensitive components, such as a compass module, can operate without alterations that would cause interference. The welds can be provided in a sequence that mitigates the effects of heating during the welding process.