Flexible Woven Shell for Electronic Devices Impact Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional one-piece moulded shells for electronic devices are prone to scratches, dents, and deformation, and fail to accommodate non-uniform components efficiently, leading to wasted space and increased manufacturing complexity and cost.
Innovation Solution
A flexible woven shell with a connecting part and snap-fit attachment mechanism, featuring a woven member made of interwoven metal or non-metallic wires, which provides improved resilience and adaptability, along with arc-shaped transition surfaces and crimping grooves for secure attachment and aesthetic appeal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a one-piece moulded shell is used, then the shell provides structural integrity and simplicity, but it is easily scratched, worn, dented or deformed during use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a flexible woven shell made of interwoven metal or non-metallic wires that can elastically deform to absorb impacts and resist scratches and dents while maintaining structural integrity through the interconnected wire structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a composite structure combining a rigid support frame with a flexible woven shell covering, creating a hybrid material system that provides both structural strength and damage resistance through the combination of rigid and flexible components
2Adaptability or versatility
If a one-piece moulded shell is used to accommodate non-uniform components, then all components must be enclosed, but this results in wasted interior space
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible woven shell can dynamically adapt its shape to accommodate non-uniform components and main board bulges without requiring a fixed oversized structure, allowing the shell to conform to the actual component layout and maximize interior space utilization
3Ease of operation
If slots or openings are formed in a one-piece shell to accommodate keys and buttons, then functionality is achieved, but the process complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The shell is segmented into a rigid support structure and a flexible woven covering, allowing keys and buttons to be integrated into the rigid support without requiring complex slot formation in the shell, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity while maintaining functionality
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 flexible woven shell effectively reduces damage from wear and impacts, adapts to component variations, simplifies assembly, and lowers production costs while maintaining a cosmetic appeal.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic woven shell is capable of effectively avoiding damage and dents in the shell caused by a bumps, impacts, or wear
Implementation Method 2
the connecting part may have an adhesive surface, and the woven member is bonded to the adhesive surface of the connecting part
Implementation Method 3
The mounting part includes a crimping groove configured to engage the rigid support of the connecting part in a locking manner
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AI summary
Provided is an electronic device shell and an electronic device including the same. According to one or more embodiments, the shell may include a main body and a connecting part provided on the main body. The electronic device includes a mounting part that is configured to form a fixed connection to the connecting part. The main body is a woven member. The shell of the electronic device is configured for good flexibility and resilience. In this way, damage and depression of the shell due to a bump during use may be reduced effectively without using a complicated slotting process or occupying space to accommodate a local bulge of the electronic device.