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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 04, 2010
Scott Myers, San Francisco, CA (US);
Mattia Pascolini, Campbell, CA (US);
Richard Dinh, San Jose, CA (US);
Trent Weber, Saratoga, CA (US);
Robert Schlub, Campbell, CA (US);
Josh Nickel, San Jose, CA (US);
Robert Hill, Salinas, CA (US);
Nanbo Jin, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Tang Tan, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Scott Myers, San Francisco, CA (US);
Mattia Pascolini, Campbell, CA (US);
Richard Dinh, San Jose, CA (US);
Trent Weber, Saratoga, CA (US);
Robert Schlub, Campbell, CA (US);
Josh Nickel, San Jose, CA (US);
Robert Hill, Salinas, CA (US);
Nanbo Jin, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Tang Tan, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.