18675994. VARIABLE THICKNESS EXTRUDED MOBILE DEVICE ENCLOSURE COVERS simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)
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VARIABLE THICKNESS EXTRUDED MOBILE DEVICE ENCLOSURE COVERS
Organization Name
Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
Inventor(s)
Zhicong Yao of Seattle WA (US)
Kenneth Charles Boman of Carnation WA (US)
Massood Nikkhah of Kent WA (US)
VARIABLE THICKNESS EXTRUDED MOBILE DEVICE ENCLOSURE COVERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18675994 titled 'VARIABLE THICKNESS EXTRUDED MOBILE DEVICE ENCLOSURE COVERS
The abstract describes a patent application for variable thickness enclosure covers for mobile computing devices, which are sourced from extruded sheets of variable thickness to reduce or eliminate the need for machining and other processing steps typically required to achieve complex shapes.
- Extruded sheets of variable thickness are used to create enclosure covers for mobile computing devices.
- This innovation reduces or eliminates the need for machining and other processing steps usually required to achieve complex shapes.
- The extruded shape is closer to the desired shape of the enclosure cover, reducing material waste and processing time.
- The variable thickness of the sheets allows for a more efficient and cost-effective manufacturing process.
- This technology aims to streamline the production of enclosure covers for mobile computing devices.
Potential Applications: - Manufacturing of enclosure covers for mobile computing devices - Consumer electronics industry - Technology and innovation in sheet metal fabrication
Problems Solved: - Material waste and inefficiency in machining processes - Time-consuming and costly processing steps - Complex shape requirements for enclosure covers
Benefits: - Cost-effective manufacturing process - Reduced material waste - Streamlined production of enclosure covers - Improved efficiency in sheet metal fabrication
Commercial Applications: Title: Variable Thickness Enclosure Covers for Mobile Computing Devices This technology can be utilized in the consumer electronics industry to improve the manufacturing process of enclosure covers for mobile computing devices, leading to cost savings and increased efficiency in production.
Questions about Variable Thickness Enclosure Covers for Mobile Computing Devices: 1. How does the use of extruded sheets of variable thickness reduce material waste in the manufacturing process? - The use of extruded sheets of variable thickness allows for a closer match to the desired shape of the enclosure cover, reducing the need for excess material removal during machining.
2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing variable thickness enclosure covers in the production of mobile computing devices? - By eliminating or reducing the need for machining and other processing steps, manufacturers can save on labor and material costs, leading to overall cost savings in production.
Original Abstract Submitted
Enclosure covers for mobile computing devices are often formed from planar sections of sheet metal that form opposing outer-most layers thereof. The enclosure covers generally enclose and protect internal components. Enclosure covers for mobile computing devices are typically made from planar extrusions of aluminum with subsequent computer numerical control (CNC) machining and other processing steps to achieve complex shapes. Machining can be particularly wasteful of material and numerous processing steps are time-consuming and costly. The presently disclosed variable thickness enclosure covers sourced from extruded sheets of variable thickness reduce or eliminate machining and other processing steps typically required to achieve a desired complex shape. This is accomplished by extruding a shape closer to the desired shape of the variable thickness enclosure cover than presently known.
