Housing features of an electronic device

摘要

An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.

主权项

1. An enclosure, comprising:
a first region formed in an interior portion of the enclosure, the first region comprising a first material molded in the first region; a second region formed in an exterior portion of the enclosure, the second region comprising a second material different than the first material, the second material molded in the second region; a protrusion integrally formed with the enclosure, the protrusion extending through the first material; and means for interlocking the second material to the first material, wherein the first material engages the second material to define an interface region that allows transmission of electromagnetic waves.