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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 30, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2006
Brian Lynch, Cupertino, CA (US);
Jan Moolsintong, Cupertino, CA (US);
Stephen Zadesky, Cupertino, CA (US);
Brian Lynch, Cupertino, CA (US);
Jan Moolsintong, Cupertino, CA (US);
Stephen Zadesky, Cupertino, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Parallel stacking mid-frame structural supports for use with a portable electronic device are presented including: a first side member; a second side member disposed substantially parallel to the first side member, the first member and the second member each configured with; a support feature for providing structural support when an applied load exceeding a predetermined threshold is exerted on the portable electronic device, and an attachment feature; a third side member mechanically contiguous with and disposed substantially perpendicular to the first side member; and a fourth side member mechanically contiguous with and disposed substantially perpendicular to the first side member. In some embodiments, the mid-frame structural support also includes: a first number of rib supports for supporting a printed circuit board (PCB), and a second number of rib supports for supporting the PCB. In some embodiments, the predetermined threshold is approximately 800 grams.