Fastening techniques for electronic devices
US9086852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49948
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing device including fastening features. The computing device may include an upper shell comprising an upper boss protruding from the upper shell, the upper boss defining a cavity. The computing device may include a lower shell comprising a lower boss protruding from the lower shell. The computing device may include a threaded insert including an insert portion received at the cavity of the upper boss. The threaded insert may include a flange portion wider than the insert portion, and a lateral movement reduction feature. The computing device may include a fastener received through the lower boss and through the threaded insert to fasten the upper shell and lower shell to each other.
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