Audio jack connector integrated into enclosure

摘要

An electronic device enclosure that includes a housing and a frame and an integrally formed connector shell. The connector shell includes a first portion integrally formed with the housing and a second portion integrally formed with the frame. The first and second portions of the connector shell are joined at first and second mating surfaces, respectively, forming a cavity therebetween in which a plurality of receptacle connector contacts are positioned.

主权项

1. An electronic device enclosure, comprising:
a housing having a back portion and an outer sidewall extending from the back portion around an outer periphery of the electronic device enclosure; an opening in the outer sidewall that communicates with a cavity; a frame coupled to the housing and configured to receive a display cover; a first section of a connector shell integrally formed with the back portion and outer sidewall and extending from the back portion towards the frame, the first section having a first mating surface and a first interior surface, the first mating surface extending around a periphery of the first section and surrounding the first interior surface except at the opening; a second section of the connector shell integrally formed with the frame and extending from the frame towards the back portion, the second section including a second mating surface and a second interior surface, the second mating surface extending around a periphery of the second section and surrounding the second interior surface except at the opening, wherein the second mating surface is aligned with the first mating surface and the first and second interior surfaces combining to form the cavity; and a plurality of contacts positioned in the cavity.