Metal-Glass Housing Buffer Structure for Impact Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
The combination of metallic and glass materials in electronic devices increases the risk of glass cracking or breakage due to external impacts, as the metallic housing can temporarily or permanently deform and transfer the impact to the glass material.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a synthetic resin buffer between the metallic housing and the glass plate, which absorbs and distributes external impacts, preventing direct contact and potential damage to the glass, while maintaining an aesthetically diverse design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a metallic housing is combined with glass material, then the appearance design and texture of the electronic device are diversified and refined, but the risk of glass cracking or breakage due to external impacts increases
Solution Approach 1:
A resin buffer member is introduced as an intermediary between the metallic housing and the glass plate. This buffer member absorbs and distributes external impacts, preventing direct contact between the metal housing and glass plate, thereby protecting the glass from cracking or breakage while maintaining the aesthetic design
2Strength
If the metallic housing is deformed by external impact, then the housing may temporarily or permanently deform, but this deformation transfers impact to the glass material causing cracking or breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The resin buffer member is pre-installed between the metallic housing and glass plate to provide cushioning before impact occurs. When external impact is applied, the buffer member absorbs and distributes the impact force, preventing it from being transferred to the glass plate, thus protecting the glass from damage
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
The resin buffer effectively reduces the likelihood of glass cracking or breakage during external impacts, enhancing the durability and reliability of the electronic device while allowing for a refined and varied appearance.
Implementation Method 1
a resin buffer between the metallic housing and the glass plate, which absorbs and distributes external impacts
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an electronic device that includes a housing at least partially including a metal portion, a glass plate mounted on one surface of the housing, and a buffer disposed at least on the metal portion on one face of the housing and disposed adjacent to an edge of the glass plate.