DISPLAY FRAME FOR HANDHELD DUAL DISPLAY DEVICE
A display frame for a communication device includes: a substantially planar body to receive a display panel for a screen of the device, plural clips positioned around a periphery of the body to engage at least one of a slot and lip of a housing of the device, and a cutout to pass a flexible circuit extending from a printed circuit board and to the display panel, thereby enabling the flexible circuit to bend to connect to the display panel.
1 . A handheld computing device, comprising:
a screen to receive input from and provide graphical output to a user, the screen comprising a display panel, the display panel comprising plural imaging pixels to render a selected image;
a housing engaging a peripheral portion of the screen, the housing a sidewall and base;
a display frame mechanically engaging the display panel and housing, whereby the display frame maintains the display panel in position relative to the housing.
2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the display frame mechanically engages the housing by a plurality of clips, the clips not increasing the outer dimensions of the housing.
3 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the display frame mechanically maintains the display panel in position in the complete or substantial absence of an adhesive and wherein the display frame is discrete from the display panel.
4 . The device of claim 2 , wherein each of the clips engages a matching slot and/or lip in the housing.
5 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the display frame comprises a plurality of registration features to position a flexible circuit in a selected position and/or orientation.
6 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the display frame comprises a cutout to pass a flexible circuit extending from a printed circuit board and to the display panel, thereby enabling the flexible circuit to bend to connect to the display panel.
7 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the display frame is substantially non-magnetic to block electromagnetic radiation from interfering with performance of the display panel.
8 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising:
a processor to execute machine readable instructions and control operation of the device;
a computer readable medium to store the machine readable instructions;
an energy storage device to power the screen, processor, and computer readable medium; and
a substantially planar electrically conductive member positioned between the screen, processor, and computer readable medium on one hand and the energy storage device on the other, the conductive member engaging a first side of the energy storage device and comprising a flexible tab extending from the first side of the energy storage device, around a side of the energy storage device, and to a second terminal on an opposing second side of the energy storage device.
9 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the substantially planar member provides a ground path for the screen, processor, and computer readable medium and wherein the substantially planar member and display panel are positioned on opposing sides of the display frame.
10 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the energy storage device is a battery having a first terminal on the first side and wherein the substantially planar member comprises a first connector engaging the first side and a second connector engaging the second terminal.
11 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the energy storage device is a battery having a first terminal on the second side, wherein the flexible tab comprises first and second flexible tabs, the first and second flexible tabs each extending from the first side of the energy storage device, around a side of the energy storage device, and to the first and second terminals, respectively, on an opposing second side of the energy storage device, and wherein a first connector on the first flexible tab engages the first terminal and a second connector on the second flexible tab engages the second terminal.
12 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the processor and computer readable medium are disposed on a printed circuit board and wherein the printed circuit board comprises conductive pads contacting corresponding conductive pads on a body of the substantially planar conductive member, the body of the substantially planar conductive member being positioned between the first side of the energy storage device and the printed circuit board.
13 . The device of claim 8 , wherein the screen comprises first and second screens and further comprising:
a first housing engaging the first screen;
a second housing engaging the second screen; and
a hinge rotatably engaging the first and second housings, whereby the first screen rotates relative to the second screen.
14 . A display frame for a communication device, comprising:
a substantially planar body to receive a display panel for a screen of the device;
plural clips positioned around a periphery of the body to engage at least one of a slot and lip of a housing of the device; and
a cutout to pass a flexible circuit extending from a printed circuit board and to the display panel, thereby enabling the flexible circuit to bend to connect to the display panel.
15 . The display frame of claim 14 , wherein the display frame is substantially non-magnetic to block electromagnetic radiation from interfering with performance of the display panel.
16 . The display frame of claim 1 , wherein the display frame mechanically engages the housing by the plurality of clips, the clips not increasing the outer dimensions of the housing.
17 . The display frame of claim 1 , wherein the display frame mechanically maintains the display panel in position in the complete or substantial absence of an adhesive and wherein the display frame is discrete from the display panel.