Combined Bezel and Bumper for Portable Computing Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manufacturing process of portable computing devices, such as laptops, is complex and costly due to the separate assembly of bumpers and bezels, which complicates the prevention of scratches and dents during transport.
Innovation Solution
A combined bezel and bumper design is integrated into the computing device's enclosure, where the bezel includes a malleable coating that contacts the base when the device is closed, providing protection and a clean aesthetic while simplifying the manufacturing process by reducing the number of separate parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If bumpers are manufactured separately and coupled during assembly, then protection against scratches and dents is provided, but manufacturing complexity increases and production time is extended
Solution Approach 1:
The bumper and bezel are merged into a single integrated component. The bezel structure incorporates bumper protrusions that extend from its exterior surface, eliminating the need for separate bumper parts and their assembly. This integration maintains protection functionality while simplifying the manufacturing process to a single-piece construction.
2Reliability
If bumpers are manufactured separately and coupled during assembly, then protection against scratches and dents is provided, but production time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The bezel and bumper are combined into one integrated component manufactured as a single piece. This eliminates separate assembly operations, reduces production time, and lowers manufacturing costs while maintaining the protective function through bumper protrusions integrated into the bezel structure.
3Productivity
If a combined bezel and bumper design is used, then manufacturing efficiency is improved and complexity is reduced, but the aesthetic appearance may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The bezel is designed with differentiated regions: a smooth interior side surface for aesthetic appearance and exterior side surfaces with integrated bumper protrusions for protection. This local differentiation allows the single integrated component to maintain clean aesthetics on the visible interior while providing protective functionality on the exterior contact surfaces.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This integrated design enhances manufacturing efficiency, provides effective protection against scratches and dents, and maintains a clean aesthetic appearance, thereby improving the overall production and functionality of portable computing devices.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one bumper feature may include a malleable coating that contacts the base enclosure when the display enclosure is in the closed position
Data Source
AI summary
In accordance with aspects of the disclosure, a device may include a base and a display. The base may include a base enclosure formed to include internal circuitry, and the display may include a display enclosure formed to include an electronic visual display panel. The display enclosure may be pivotally coupled to the base and configured for movement between open and closed positions. The display enclosure may include a bezel coupled to a periphery of the display enclosure so as to overlap at least a portion of the electronic visual display panel. The bezel may be configured to cover the periphery of the display enclosure with the overlapped portion of the electronic visual display panel interposed between the display enclosure and the bezel. The bezel may include at least one bumper feature including a malleable coating that contacts the base enclosure when the display enclosure is in the closed position.