Shock mounting cover glass in consumer electronic devices

摘要

Apparatus, systems and methods for shock mounting glass for an electronic device are disclosed. The glass for the electronic device can provide an outer surface for at least a portion of a housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a compliant interface between the glass and the electronic device housing. In another embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a mechanically actuated retractable. For example, an outer glass member for an electronic device housing can be referred to as cover glass, which is often provided at a front surface of the electronic device housing.

主权项

1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
a frame; a transparent outer surface; and a compliant interface, positioned between the frame and the transparent outer surface, configured to provide output in response to compression of the compliant interface by movement of the transparent outer surface with respect to the frame; wherein the output is interpreted as an input to the portable electronic device.