COMPONENT ASSEMBLY IN PRE BENT STATE

摘要

A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device may include a housing and a cover panel that may cover a display. The cover panel may define a pre-bent configuration prior to being coupled to the housing. Thereby, the cover panel may be elastically bent during attachement to the housing. Thus, the cover panel may include internal forces as a result of the elastic bending that prevent the cover panel from bowing outwardly from the housing. Related assemblies and methods are also provided.

主权项

1. A method for manufacturing, comprising:
providing a housing; providing a cover panel defining a pre-bent configuration; and coupling the cover panel to the housing by elastically bending the cover panel to define a substantially flat configuration, wherein coupling the cover panel to the housing comprises securing the cover panel to the housing at a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end of the cover panel.