Abstract: A housing includes a substrate, a transition layer disposed on the substrate, and a color layer disposed on the transition layer. The transition layer is a layer of titanium-nitride and M-nitride, wherein the M is chromium, aluminum, or silicon. The color layer is a titanium-aluminum-nitride layer. The color layer provides the appearance of enamel on the exterior of the housing. The transition layer enhances the hardness of the housing. An electronic device using the housing is also described.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2013
Date of Patent:
December 22, 2015
Assignees:
SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FIH (Hong Long) Limited