TWI448230B - Housing - Google Patents

Description

case

The present invention relates to a housing, and more particularly to an electronic device housing.

With the development of communication technology, various electronic devices such as mobile phones have emerged, so that consumers can enjoy the convenience brought by mobile technology anytime and anywhere, and the aesthetic level of these casings has attracted more and more attention and attention.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , a mobile phone housing 10 includes a frame 11 and a glass plate 12 that cooperates with the frame 11 . The frame body 11 has a substantially rectangular ring shape, and a positioning portion 113 is formed on the inner wall thereof. When the mobile phone casing 10 is assembled, the glue 20 is first applied to the positioning portion 113, and then the glass plate 12 is placed in the frame 11 and abuts against the positioning portion 113, thereby absorbing the frame 11 and the glass plate 12. Bonded together by glue 20. The glue 20 is generally AB glue (two-component adhesive) and can only be bonded at one time.

However, the gap between the frame 11 and the glass plate 12 is easily formed by the glue 20 bonding the frame 11 and the glass plate 12, and the top surface of the frame 11 and the glass are easily caused by the uneven coating of the glue 20. The top surface of the panel 12 is not flush, resulting in a poor appearance of the housing 10. Further, in the process of bonding the frame 11 and the glass plate 12, the glue 20 easily overflows from the gap therebetween, and the appearance of the casing 10 is further deteriorated.

In view of the above, it is necessary to provide a housing having a better appearance.

a casing comprising a glass member, a plastic frame for accommodating the glass member, and a bonding member for connecting the glass member, the plastic frame and the bonding member, wherein the outer frame of the rubber comprises an outer frame and a forming body An annular positioning portion on the inner wall of the outer frame, the glass member includes an opposite first surface, a second surface, and a side surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, wherein the first surface and the side surface are formed The second surface is disposed on the positioning portion and the metal member. The bonding member is interposed between the positioning portion and the metal member and the second surface. The outer frame completely surrounds and attaches the side surface. And chamfering, so that the outer frame and the side surface and the chamfer are connected without gaps to increase the bonding strength between the glass member and the plastic frame.

The plastic frame of the casing and the glass member are integrally formed, so that the joint between the two parts does not form a gap, and the top surface of the glass piece and the top surface of the plastic frame are flush with each other, so the housing has a relatively high Good appearance.

30, 50, 70, 90 ‧ ‧ shell

31, 51, 71, 91‧‧‧ plastic frame

311‧‧‧Front frame

12‧‧‧ Positioning Department

33, 53, 73, 93‧‧‧ glass pieces

331, 931‧‧‧ first surface

332, 732‧‧‧ second surface

333, 533‧‧‧ side

335‧‧‧ shading area

336‧‧‧Transparent area

337‧‧‧Installation holes

338‧‧‧Chamfering

35, 55, 75, 95‧‧‧ Bonding parts

57, 77, 97‧‧‧metal parts

571‧‧‧ Subject

573‧‧‧ hook

575‧‧‧connection hole

735‧‧‧ accommodating slot

935‧‧‧ interface

919‧‧‧Hanging Department

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a housing.

Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the housing of Figure 1 taken along line II-II.

3 is a perspective view of a casing according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the housing shown in Figure 3.

Figure 5 is a partial cross-sectional view of the casing shown in Figure 3 taken along line V-V.

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the housing of the second embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the housing shown in Figure 6.

Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the casing shown in Figure 6 taken along line VIII-VIII.

Figure 9 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the casing of the third embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the casing of the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

The housing of the present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 3 to FIG. 5 , a first embodiment of the present invention provides a housing 30 including an integrally formed plastic frame 31 , a glass member 33 , and an adhesive member 35 . In this embodiment, the housing 30 is an electronic device housing.

The plastic frame body 31 includes a substantially rectangular outer frame 311 and an annular positioning portion 312 formed on the inner wall of the outer frame 311. In the present embodiment, the plastic frame 31 is made by injection molding, and its main materials are nylon and glass fiber.

The glass member 33 is substantially rectangular in shape and is adapted to the size of the outer frame. The glass member 33 includes a first surface 331 and a second surface 332 opposite to each other, and a side surface 333 connecting the first surface 331 and the second surface 332. The peripheral portion of the first surface 331 of the glass member 33 is coated with ink to form a light-shielding region 335 and a light-transmitting region 336 surrounded by the light-shielding region 335. One end of the light shielding area 335 is provided with three mounting holes 337 arranged side by side. Further, chamfers 338 are formed at the edges of the first surface 331 and the second surface 332 of the glass member 33 to increase the structural strength of the glass member 33, thereby enhancing its ability to resist falling and impact resistance.

The bonding member 35 has a substantially rectangular ring shape corresponding to the shape of the positioning portion 312 of the plastic frame body 31. In the present embodiment, the bonding member 35 is a polyurethane adhesive which is sticky in a high temperature (above 60 degrees) and humid environment, and can be stably bonded together when it is cured to return to a normal temperature environment. And the viscosity can still be produced by changing the environment many times.

The above casing 30 is made by the following molding method: The bonding member 35 is uniformly applied to the edge of the glass member 33 by a printing process and dried; then the glass member 33 is positioned in an injection mold (not shown); and then the side of the glass member 33 is 333 by the injection mold. The molten plastic material is injected to form the plastic frame 31. At this time, the bonding member 35 is sticky due to being in a high temperature and humid environment; after cooling to normal temperature, the glass member 33 is tightly coupled with the plastic frame 31, and by The bonding action of the bonding member 35 can further increase the bonding strength of the two.

Since the plastic frame 31 and the glass member 33 are integrally formed in the injection mold, no gap is formed between the joint portions, and the first surface 331 of the glass member 33 can be combined with the plastic frame 31 by injection molding. The upper surface is flush, so the housing has a better appearance. In addition, the casing 30 is molded once by an injection mold, and the bonding member 35 can be directly printed on the glass member, and the production efficiency can be greatly improved with respect to manual coating and attaching the glass member.

It can be understood that the glass member 33 and the plastic frame 31 can also have other shapes, such as the glass member 33 being elliptical, and the plastic frame 31 corresponding to an elliptical ring shape. In addition, the glass member 33 may also be formed with a chamfer 338 only at the edge of the first surface 331 or the second surface 332.

Referring to FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 simultaneously, a second embodiment of the present invention provides a housing 50 including an integrally formed plastic frame 51, a glass member 53, an adhesive member 55, and a metal member 57. The plastic frame 51, the glass member 53, and the bonding member 55 in this embodiment have the same structure as the plastic frame 31, the glass member 33, and the bonding member 35 in the first embodiment.

The metal member 57 includes a main body 571 having a substantially rectangular sheet shape and a hook portion 573 formed at one end of the main body 571. One or more connecting holes 575 are formed in the metal member 57 to allow the plastic material to flow during the injection process, and the plastic material is cooled to fill the connecting hole 575.

The housing 50 is formed by the following molding method: the bonding member 55 is uniformly applied to the edge of the glass member 53 by a printing process and dried; then the glass member 53 and the metal member 57 are positioned in the injection mold. So that the metal member 57 corresponds to the edge of the glass member 53, and the hook portion 573 is adhered to the bonding member 55; then, the injection hole is injected into the connecting hole 575 of the side surface 533 of the glass member 53 and the metal member 57 by injection molding. The plastic material is used to form a plastic frame. At this time, the bonding member 55 is viscous due to being in a high temperature and humid environment; after cooling to normal temperature, the glass member 53 and the metal member 57 are tightly coupled with the plastic frame 51, and by The bonding action of the bonding member 55 can further increase the bonding strength of the three. It can be understood that the hook portion 573 of the metal member 57 can also be disposed at a distance from the bonding member 55 in the injection mold.

The housing 50 of the present embodiment also has the advantages of a better appearance and improved productivity, and the metal member 57 thereon can be combined with other housings.

Referring to FIG. 9 simultaneously, a third embodiment of the present invention provides a housing 70 including an integrally formed plastic frame 71, a glass member 73, an adhesive member 75, and a metal member 77. The housing 70 has a similar structure to the housing 50 of the second embodiment, except that an annular receiving groove 735 is formed at the edge of the second surface 732 of the glass member 73, and the bonding member 75 is received in the receiving groove 735.

Since the bonding member 75 is disposed in the receiving groove 735, the housing 70 can be further thinned relative to the housing 30 in the first embodiment. It can be understood that the above-mentioned receiving groove 735 can also be opened on the side of the glass member 73.

Please refer to FIG. 10 simultaneously. Embodiment 4 of the present invention provides a housing 90 including an integral body. The molded plastic frame 91, the glass member 93, the bonding member 95 and the metal member 97 are formed. The housing 90 has a similar structure to the housing 50 of the second embodiment, except that an engagement surface 935 is formed at the edge of the first surface 931 of the glass member 93, and the plastic frame 91 is formed on the engagement surface 935. Connection 919.

Since the plastic frame 91 includes the hooking portion 919 covering the engaging surface 935 of the glass member 93, the housing 90 has a better bonding strength than the housing 30 of the first embodiment.

In summary, the present invention complies with the requirements of the invention patent, and submits a patent application according to law. However, the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and equivalent modifications or variations made by those skilled in the art will be included in the following claims.

51‧‧‧Plastic frame

53‧‧‧glassware

55‧‧‧ Bonding parts

57‧‧‧Metal parts

573‧‧‧ hook

Claims (8)

A casing comprising a glass member, a plastic frame, an adhesive member and a metal member, the glass member being received in the plastic frame, the bonding member connecting the glass member and the plastic frame, the metal member being connected to the plastic frame The improvement is that the glass piece, the plastic frame body, the bonding part and the metal piece are integrally formed, and the plastic outer frame comprises an outer frame and an annular positioning portion formed on the inner wall of the outer frame, the glass piece comprises a relative a first surface, a second surface, and a side surface connecting the first surface and the second surface, wherein the first surface and the side surface are formed with a chamfer, the second surface is disposed on the positioning portion and the metal member, The bonding member is disposed between the positioning portion and the metal member and the second surface, the outer frame completely surrounds and attaches the side surface and the chamfering surface, so that the outer frame and the side surface and the chamfering surface There is no gap connection to increase the bonding strength between the glass piece and the plastic frame. The casing of claim 1, wherein the bonding member is a polyurethane glue. The casing of claim 1, wherein the bonding member is annular, and is attached to an edge of the glass member and bonded to the positioning portion and the metal member of the plastic frame. The casing of claim 1, wherein the edge of the glass member is provided with a receiving groove, and the bonding member is received in the receiving groove. The casing of claim 1, wherein the edge of the glass member is formed with a joint surface, and the plastic frame has a hook portion formed on the joint surface. The casing of claim 1, wherein the peripheral portion of the first surface of the glass member is coated with ink to form a light-shielding region and a light-transmitting region surrounded by the light-shielding region. The casing of claim 1, wherein the metal member is made of a stainless steel material. The casing of claim 7, wherein the metal member is provided with at least one connecting hole, and in the integral molding process, the plastic material flows through the connecting hole of the metal member, and the connecting hole is filled after cooling. .