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US6151207A
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Structure for protecting electronic systems from impact and portable computer with such a structure
Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 1998-11-30
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Granted: 2000-11-21
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Expires: 2018-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A structure for protecting impact-sensitive elements of electronic systems from external impact is used to protect electronic systems, such as portable computer, from impact. The above structure consists of a first member, a second member assembled with the first member into a single body, and a third member interposed between the first and second members and having a depressed seat on a surface facing the first member. A fourth member is seated in the depressed seat of the third member. A locking member assembles the first and second members into a single body while passing through the third member interposed between the first and second members, thus allowing the third member along with the fourth member to be supported by the first and second members. The above structure thus prevents impact energy from being transmitted to or damaging the fourth member when the system is impacted.
Inventors
- 👤 Tae-yong Kim
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:39
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1637; G06F1/1615; G06F1/1616
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
362 words
A structure for protecting electronic systems from impact, comprising: a first member; a second member; a third member interposed between said first and second members and having a depressed seat on a surface thereof facing said first member; a fourth member seated in said depressed seat of the third member; and at least one locking member assembling said first and second members into a single body while passing through said third member interposed between said first and second members, said third member with said fourth member being supported by said first and second members; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging said fourth member when impacted; said structure further comprising: at least one first cushion member having an elasticity and provided on said third member at a position proximate to said at least one locking member, said at least one first cushion member being brought into close contact with interior surfaces of said first and second members at both ends thereof, said at least one locking member passing through said first and second members when assembled into said single body; wherein said at least one first cushion member has an axial hole formed therein through which said at least one locking member passes; and wherein an annular groove is formed on an external surface of said at least one first cushion member, sectioning said at least one first cushion member into upper and lower portions, said at least one first cushion member being fitted into a locking hole of said third member at said annular groove; said upper portion of said at least one first cushion member comprising a first contact part having an outer diameter longer than an inner diameter of said locking hole of said third member, said first contact part being brought into close contact with the interior surface of said first member; and said lower portion of said at least one first cushion member comprising a second contact part having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of said locking hole of said third member said second contact part being brought into close contact with the interior surface of the second member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
362 words
A structure for protecting electronic systems from impact, comprising: a first member; a second member; a third member interposed between said first and second members and having a depressed seat on a surface thereof facing said first member; a fourth member seated in said depressed seat of the third member; and at least one locking member assembling said first and second members into a single body while passing through said third member interposed between said first and second members, said third member with said fourth member being supported by said first and second members; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging said fourth member when impacted; said structure further comprising: at least one first cushion member having an elasticity and provided on said third member at a position proximate to said at least one locking member, said at least one first cushion member being brought into close contact with interior surfaces of said first and second members at both ends thereof, said at least one locking member passing through said first and second members when assembled into said single body; wherein said at least one first cushion member has an axial hole formed therein through which said at least one locking member passes; and wherein an annular groove is formed on an external surface of said at least one first cushion member, sectioning said at least one first cushion member into upper and lower portions, said at least one first cushion member being fitted into a locking hole of said third member at said annular groove; said upper portion of said at least one first cushion member comprising a first contact part having an outer diameter longer than an inner diameter of said locking hole of said third member, said first contact part being brought into close contact with the interior surface of said first member; and said lower portion of said at least one first cushion member comprising a second contact part having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of said locking hole of said third member said second contact part being brought into close contact with the interior surface of the second member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The structure according to claim 1, further comprising a pressure extension extending from the interior surface of said first member toward said second member to a position proximate to an edge of said depressed seat of said third member, thereby stably and firmly seating said fourth member in said depressed seat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure according to claim 1, wherein said first and second members form a housing of said electronic system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure according to claim 1, wherein said third member is made of one of a plastic material and a metal material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure according to claim 1, wherein said first member is made of a rubber material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure according to claim 1, further comprising: at least one second cushion member having a predetermined elasticity and thickness and positioned on a bottom surface of said depressed seat of said third member, thereby elastically supporting said fourth member in said depressed seat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure according to claim 1, wherein said at least one locking member is inserted into said first member from a point outside of said first member, and passes through said third member prior to being locked to said second member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure according to claim 1, wherein said second member includes a boss for receiving said at least one locking member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure according to claim 1, wherein said structure comprises a portable computer and said fourth member comprises a display panel thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
151 words
A structure for protecting electronic systems from impact comprising: a first member; a second member; a third member interposed between said first and second members and having a depressed seat on a surface thereof facing said first member; a fourth member seated in said depressed seat of the third member; and at least one locking member assembling said first and second members into a single body while passing through said third member interposed between said first and second members, said third member with said fourth member being supported by said first and second members; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging said fourth member when impacted; said structure further comprising at least one adhesive layer disposed in a gap between a side wall of said depressed step of said third member and said fourth member for securing said fourth member in position in said depressed seat.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
151 words
A structure for protecting electronic systems from impact comprising: a first member; a second member; a third member interposed between said first and second members and having a depressed seat on a surface thereof facing said first member; a fourth member seated in said depressed seat of the third member; and at least one locking member assembling said first and second members into a single body while passing through said third member interposed between said first and second members, said third member with said fourth member being supported by said first and second members; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging said fourth member when impacted; said structure further comprising at least one adhesive layer disposed in a gap between a side wall of said depressed step of said third member and said fourth member for securing said fourth member in position in said depressed seat.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
184 words
A portable computer provided with a structure for protecting a display panel from impact, comprising: a front housing forming a front frame of a display body of said computer; a back housing forming a rear frame of said display body; an impact protection seat member interposed between said front and back housings, said seat member having a depressed seat formed on a surface thereof facing said front housing for seating said display panel; and at least one locking member assembling the front and back housings into a single body and passing through said seat member interposed between the front and back housings, said seat member and the display panel being supported by said front and back housings; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging the display panel when the portable computer is impacted; said portable computer further comprising at least one adhesive layer having a predetermined thickness and disposed in a gap between a side wall of said depressed seat and an edge of the display panel, thereby stably and firmly seating the display panel in said depressed seat.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
184 words
A portable computer provided with a structure for protecting a display panel from impact, comprising: a front housing forming a front frame of a display body of said computer; a back housing forming a rear frame of said display body; an impact protection seat member interposed between said front and back housings, said seat member having a depressed seat formed on a surface thereof facing said front housing for seating said display panel; and at least one locking member assembling the front and back housings into a single body and passing through said seat member interposed between the front and back housings, said seat member and the display panel being supported by said front and back housings; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging the display panel when the portable computer is impacted; said portable computer further comprising at least one adhesive layer having a predetermined thickness and disposed in a gap between a side wall of said depressed seat and an edge of the display panel, thereby stably and firmly seating the display panel in said depressed seat.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
79 words
The portable computer according to claim 11, further comprising: at least one first cushion member having an elasticity and provided on said seat member at a position proximate to said at least one locking member, said at least one first cushion member being brought into close contact with interior surfaces of said front and back housings at both ends thereof, said at least one locking member passing through said front and back housings when assembled into said single body.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
The portable computer according to claim 11, further comprising: at least one second cushion member having a predetermined elasticity and thickness and positioned on a bottom surface of said depressed seat of said seat member, thereby elastically supporting the display panel in said depressed seat.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
341 words
A structure for protecting a component from impact, comprising: a first member; a second member; a third member interposed between said first and second members and having a depressed seat on a surface thereof facing said first member; and locking means passing through said first, second and third members for locking and first and second members together into a single body with said third member interposed therebetween; wherein said component is seated in said depressed seat of said third member prior to said locking means locking said first and second members together into a single body; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging the component when impacted; said structure, further comprising: at least one first cushion member having an elasticity and provided on said third member at a position proximate to said locking means said at least one first cushion member being brought into close contact with interior surfaces of said first and second members at both ends thereof; wherein said at least one first cushion member has an axial hole formed therein through which said at least one locking member passes, and wherein an annular groove is formed on an external surface of said at least one first cushion member, sectioning said at least one first cushion member into upper and lower portions said at least one first cushion member being fitted into a locking hole of said third member at said annular groove; said upper portion of said at least one first cushion member comprising a first contact part having an outer diameter longer than an inner diameter of said locking hole of said third member, said first contact part being brought into close contact with the interior surface of said first member; and said lower portion of said at least one first cushion member comprising a second contact part having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of said locking hole of said third member, said second contact part being brought into close contact with the interior surface of the second member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
341 words
A structure for protecting a component from impact, comprising: a first member; a second member; a third member interposed between said first and second members and having a depressed seat on a surface thereof facing said first member; and locking means passing through said first, second and third members for locking and first and second members together into a single body with said third member interposed therebetween; wherein said component is seated in said depressed seat of said third member prior to said locking means locking said first and second members together into a single body; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging the component when impacted; said structure, further comprising: at least one first cushion member having an elasticity and provided on said third member at a position proximate to said locking means said at least one first cushion member being brought into close contact with interior surfaces of said first and second members at both ends thereof; wherein said at least one first cushion member has an axial hole formed therein through which said at least one locking member passes, and wherein an annular groove is formed on an external surface of said at least one first cushion member, sectioning said at least one first cushion member into upper and lower portions said at least one first cushion member being fitted into a locking hole of said third member at said annular groove; said upper portion of said at least one first cushion member comprising a first contact part having an outer diameter longer than an inner diameter of said locking hole of said third member, said first contact part being brought into close contact with the interior surface of said first member; and said lower portion of said at least one first cushion member comprising a second contact part having an outer diameter larger than the inner diameter of said locking hole of said third member, said second contact part being brought into close contact with the interior surface of the second member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure according to claim 14, further comprising a pressure extending from the interior surface of said first member toward said second member to a position proximate to an edge of said depressed seat of said third member, thereby stably and firmly seating the component in said depressed seat.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure according to claim 14, wherein said first and second members form a housing for the component.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure according to clam 14, wherein said third member is made of one of a plastic material and a metal material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure according to clam 14, wherein said third member is made of one of a plastic material and a metal material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure according to claim 14, wherein said first member is made of a rubber material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure according to claim 14, further comprising: at least one second cushion member having a predetermined elasticity and thickness and positioned on a bottom surface of said depressed seat of said third member, thereby elastically supporting the component in said depressed seat.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
45 words
The structure according to claim 14, wherein said locking means comprises at least one locking member which is inserted into said first member from a point outside of said first member, and passes through said third member prior to being locked to said second member.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure according to claim 20, wherein said second member includes a boss for receiving said at least one locking member.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure according to claim 14, wherein the component comprises a display panel, said first member comprises a front housing of the display panel, and said second member comprises a rear housing of the display panel.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
150 words
A structure for protecting a component from impact, comprising: a first member; a second member; a third member interposed between said first and second members and having a depressed seat on a surface thereof facing said first member; and locking means passing through said first, second and third members for locking and first and second members together into a single body with said third member interposed therebetween; wherein said component is seated in said depressed seat of said third member prior to said locking means locking said first and second members together into a single body; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging the component when impacted; said structure further comprising at least one adhesive layer disposed in a gap between a side wall of said depressed step of said third member and the component for securing the component in position in said depressed seat.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
150 words
A structure for protecting a component from impact, comprising: a first member; a second member; a third member interposed between said first and second members and having a depressed seat on a surface thereof facing said first member; and locking means passing through said first, second and third members for locking and first and second members together into a single body with said third member interposed therebetween; wherein said component is seated in said depressed seat of said third member prior to said locking means locking said first and second members together into a single body; whereby the structure prevents impact energy from being transmitted to and damaging the component when impacted; said structure further comprising at least one adhesive layer disposed in a gap between a side wall of said depressed step of said third member and the component for securing the component in position in said depressed seat.
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