Use of titanium in a notebook computer
US6574096B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1679
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention uses titanium and titanium alloys to form the main and display housings of notebook computers. Specifically, the present invention glues injection molded frames to titanium or titanium alloy sheet metal casings. Continuous beads of glue used to overcome the problems formerly associated with shearing. Bayonet recptors formed in the interior of the main casing's bottom case reduce the number of screws needed to attach components forming the main and display housings. Bayonet structures formed in an exterior portion of an injection molded frame slidably mate with the bayonet receptors to look the bottom case of the main housing in position. In some embodiments, the edges of the bottom case are beveled to form a strong five-sided box.
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