Methods for forming composite housing frames

摘要

Electronic device frames may be formed from fiber composites. Carbon fiber material may be formed into frame members using pultrusion tools. Notches may be machined into the frame members. The machined frame members may be assembled to form a rectangular frame assembly using lap joints. Fiber tape may be wound around the periphery of the frame assembly. Following curing, additional parts such as a metal blank may be bonded to the frame assembly and machined.

主权项

1. A method for forming an electronic device frame, comprising:
forming frame members; assembling the frame members to form a rectangular frame assembly for an electronic device; and with a winding tool, winding fiber tape around the rectangular frame assembly, wherein the fiber tape is formed from a continuous piece of binder preimpregnated tape wrapped around the winding tool.