Electronic device with liquid-resistant SIM tray and audio module
US10028397B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
- Xiao Ying Zhao
- Timothy S. Lui
- Tyler B. Cater
- Rasamy Phouthavong
- Scott A. Myers
- Benjamin J. Pope
- David A. Hurrell
- Christopher R. Xydis
- Edward S. Huo
- Richard Hung Minh Dinh
- Michael W. Firka
- Martin J. Auclair
- Kurtis J. Mundell
- Salome Bavetta
- Paul U. Leutheuser
- Hani Esmaeili
- Kevin M. Froese
- Ihtesham H. Chowdhury
- Tang Yew Tan
- Eric W. Bates
- Yaocheng Zhang
Key dates
| Filing date | May 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R2499/11
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device having several modifications designed to prevent liquid ingress into an opening (or openings) of the electronic device is disclosed. For example, the electronic device includes a SIM tray having a sealing element designed to provide a seal at an opening that receives the SIM tray. The sealing element may include a first section and a second section extending from the first section, with the first section designed to bend with respect to (and in some cases collapse onto) the second section. The electronic device may further include an audio module fitted with a sealing element. The sealing element may include extensions extending away from a main body of the sealing element, with some extension designed to engage the audio module, and other extensions designed to engage an audio module interface. The sealing element provides a seal against liquid ingress into the audio module.
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