Handheld device enclosure
This is directed to an electronic device enclosure. The enclosure includes an outer periphery member forming an outer surface of a device, and to which an internal platform is connected. Electronic device components can be assembled to one or both surfaces of the internal platform. The enclosure can include front and back cover assemblies assembled to the opposite surfaces of the outer periphery member to retain electronic device components. One or both of the cover assemblies can include a window through which display circuitry can provide content to a user of the device.
1. An electronic device comprising:
an electrical circuit; and
a housing comprising:
a conductive structural member defining at least a portion of an outer periphery of the electronic device, the conductive structural member comprising a group of electrically isolated and rigidly coupled segments, at least one segment comprising a component of the electrical circuit;
a group of support features extending from the structural member, at least one support feature of the group of support features electrically coupling the at least one segment to the electrical circuit; and
an internal platform positioned within an opening defined by the conductive structural member and coupled to each of the support features.
2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the electrical circuit comprises a wireless communication circuit and the at least one segment comprises an antenna.
3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the electrical circuit comprises a heart rate monitor.
4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the internal platform comprises:
a base plate; and wherein
a first support feature of the group of support features is coupled to the base plate; and
a second support feature of the group of support features is coupled to the base plate.
5. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the group of segments is rigidly coupled with a group of electrically insulating connecting elements.
6. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the internal platform is positioned substantially at a midpoint of a height of the structural member.
7. The electronic device of claim 1 , the housing further comprising a front cover assembly; and
a back cover assembly;
wherein the front and back cover assemblies are positioned to interface with the conductive structural member substantially along the defined outer periphery at opposite ends of the structural member.
8. The electronic device of claim 1 , the conductive structural member further comprising:
a port for a connector;
an opening for receiving a tray including a removable module; and
an opening for receiving a button.
9. The electronic device of claim 1 , the conductive structural member comprising a first and second segment respectively comprising a component of a first and second electrical circuit.
10. The electronic device of claim 9 , wherein the first and second electrical circuit each comprises a wireless communication circuit; and
wherein the first and second segment each comprises an antenna.
11. The electronic device of claim 9 , wherein the first electrical circuit comprises a wireless communication circuit and the second electrical circuit comprises a heart rate monitor; and
wherein the first segment comprises an antenna.
12. A housing for an electronic device comprising:
a conductive structural member defining at least a portion of an outer periphery of the electronic device, the conductive structural member comprising:
a group of electrically isolated and rigidly coupled segments, at least one segment comprising a component of an electrical circuit;
a group of support features extending from the structural member, at least one support feature of the group of support features electrically coupling the at least one segment to the electrical circuit; and
an internal platform positioned within an opening defined by the conductive structural member and coupled to each of the support features.
13. The housing of claim 12 , wherein the conductive structural member defines an aperture sized to receive a tray including a removable module.
14. The housing of claim 12 , wherein the conductive structural member defines an aperture sized to receive a connector.
15. The housing of claim 12 , wherein the electrical circuit comprises a wireless communication circuit and the at least one segment comprises an antenna.
16. The housing of claim 12 , wherein the electrical circuit comprises a heart rate monitor.
17. The housing of claim 12 , wherein the internal platform comprises:
a base plate; and wherein
a first one of the group of support features is coupled to the base plate; and
a second one of the group of support features is coupled to the base plate.
18. The housing of claim 12 , wherein the group of segments is rigidly coupled with a group of electrically insulating connecting elements.
19. The housing of claim 12 , wherein the internal platform is positioned substantially at a midpoint of a height of the structural member.
20. The housing of claim 12 , the housing further comprising a front cover assembly; and
a back cover assembly;
wherein the front and back cover assemblies are positioned to interface with the conductive structural member substantially along the defined outer periphery at opposite ends of the structural member.