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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 16, 2011
John C. Difonzo, Emerald Hills, CA (US);
Kevin Kenney, San Jose, CA (US);
Adam T. Garelli, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Christiaan A. Ligtenberg, San Carlos, CA (US);
John C. DiFonzo, Emerald Hills, CA (US);
Kevin Kenney, San Jose, CA (US);
Adam T. Garelli, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Christiaan A. Ligtenberg, San Carlos, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Electronic device frames may be formed from fiber composites. Carbon fiber material may be formed into frame members using pultrusion tools. Notches may be machined into the frame members. The machined frame members may be assembled to form a rectangular frame assembly using lap joints. Fiber tape may be wound around the periphery of the frame assembly. Following curing, additional parts such as a metal blank may be bonded to the frame assembly and machined.