Abstract: A protective cover mechanism for an interface opening of a portable electronic device includes a protective cover and a sliding member. The protective cover includes a cover body for covering the interface opening, and a shaft projecting from the cover body. The sliding member is engaged with the shaft of the protective cover so the cover body is rotatable relative to the sliding member to selectively cover or expose the interface opening.

Abstract: A battery cover latch mechanism (10) used in portable electronic device (100) is described including a cover member (113), a housing member (111), a latch member (1137), a pressing member (15), and a releasing member (17). The latch member is used to latch the cover member to the housing member. The releasing member can be elastic deformed such that the pressing member moves and deforms the releasing member to release the cover member from the housing member.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a support body, a camera, and a shell pivotably attached to the support body around a first axis. The camera is pivotably received in the shell around a second axis which is perpendicular to the first axis. The camera includes a lens exposable from the shell.

Abstract: A battery cover latch assembly (10) used in a portable electronic device is described. The battery cover latch assembly (10) includes a cover member (12), a body member (11) including at least one first latch (117), a button (13) including at least one second latch (1312), a button housing (14) mounted to the cover member (12). The button (13) is slidably received in the button housing (14). The second latch (1312) detachably engages with the first latch (117) when the button (13) slides in the button housing (14).

Abstract: A sliding mechanism (40) includes a base plate (42), a first sliding plate (44), as second sliding plate (46), and a elastic element (48). The first sliding plate (44) is slidably mounted on the first sliding plate (44) and located adjacent to one side of the base plate (42). The second sliding plate (46) is slidably mounted on the second sliding plate (46) and located adjacent to an opposite side of the base plate (42). The elastic element (48) provides force for driving the first sliding plate (44) and the second sliding plate (46) to slide relative to the base plate (42) and in opposite directions.

Abstract: A cover locking structure (100) for portable electronic device includes a housing (20), a releasable member (30) and a cover (10). The housing includes an end wall (22) and an extending wall (26). The end wall defines an opening (222) defined therein. One end of the extending wall connects with the end wall. The extending wall has a locking hole (2642) defined therein. The releasable member is flexibly fixed on the housing and has a block (3242) formed thereon. The block corresponds to the locking hole of the extending wall. The cover has a hook (14) formed thereon. The hook is locked in the locking hole when the cover is assembled to the housing. The block of the releasable member pushes the hook out off the locking hole when the cover is to be detached from the housing.

Abstract: A battery cover latching mechanism (20) used in a portable electronic device is described including a cover member (22) and a latch base (21). The latch base includes a first guiding rail (24) and a latching projection (218). The latch base defines a sliding groove (217) adjacent to the first guiding rail. The cover member can slide relative to the latch base and includes a second guiding rail (25) and a latching portion (23). The second guiding rail engages the first guiding rail. The latching portion is slidably received in the sliding groove. The first guiding rail guides the second guiding rail to slide along the guiding rail. The latching portion slides within the sliding groove and then latched by the latching projection.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly includes a back cover, a battery cover and at least one elastic device. The back cover includes a battery chamber recessed there-into and an separation-preventing portion protruding therefrom. The battery cover is slidably mounted on the battery chamber of the back cover and includes an anti-detaching portion protruding therefrom. The anti-detaching portion is configured for being blocked by the separation-preventing portion to avoid the battery cover being released from the back cover when the battery cover is slid relative to the back cover. The elastic device has two opposite ends secured to the back cover and the battery cover respectively. The elastic device is configured for providing an elastic force to open the battery cover relative to the back cover.

Abstract: A slide mechanism (100) used in portable electronic device (300) is described including a main plate (10), a slide plate (20), two sliders (40), and two guiders (30). The slide plate is installed on the main plate and slidable relative to the main plate. The sliders are securely attached to the slide plate, and the guiders are securely attached to the main plate deformably guiding the sliders to move along it. When the slide plate slides along the main plate, the sliders and the guiders compress with each other, thereby generating deformations therebetween and driving the sliding of the slide plate along the main plate.

Abstract: The invention discloses a display screen assembly (30) which includes a display screen (31), an adhesive layer (33), an airproof gasket (35), a non-adhesive protective film (36) and a single adhesive protective film (38). The display screen (31) includes a display surface (311), and the airproof gasket (35) is adhered on the display surface (311) of the display screen (31) by the adhesive layer (33). The single adhesive protective film (38) is adhered upon the airproof gasket (35). The non-adhesive protective film (36) is assembled between the single adhesive protective film (38) and the airproof gasket (35) to avoid the single adhesive protective film (38) contacting with the display surface (311) of the display screen (31).

Abstract: A battery cover assembly (12) for use in a portable electronic device (10) comprises a housing (14), a battery cover (16), and a button assembly (12). The housing (14) defines a receiving space (144) therein and has a edges (145) formed thereon. The edges (145) has a button chamber (147) defined therein. The battery cover (16) covers the receiving space (144) and comprises a locking portion (166) protruding toward the housing (14). The button assembly (12) is slidably received in the button chamber (147) and has a main body (122) and an elastic member (124). The main body (122) has a stopping portion (1231) projecting from one side thereof, the elastic member (124) is mounted to the main body (122). The stopping portion (1231) securely engages with the locking portion (166), wherein when pressing the main body (122), the elastic member (124) biases the battery cover (161) away from the housing (14).

Abstract: A housing (10) of portable electronic devices includes a base (11) and a paint layer (12). The base is made of metal and includes patterns (115) formed thereon. The paint layer is formed on the base and covering the patterns. A method for fabricating the housing is also provided.

Abstract: A testing apparatus (100) for testing the position of a decorative piece (36) on a shell (32) includes a seat (10) and a board (20). A receiving space (144) is defined in the seat for receiving the shell. A measuring hole (22) defined in the board. The board is configured for engaging with the seat. The decorative piece is visible through the measuring hole when the board is attached to the seat. A pattern is disposed on the decorative piece. If the pattern is wholly visible through the measuring hole, the annular decorative piece is positioned correctly. If the pattern is not wholly visible through the measuring hole, the annular decorative piece is not positioned correctly.

Abstract: A side keypad assembly includes a pressing surface, an opposite mating surface. The pressing surface includes a plurality of keypads protruded thereon. The mating surface includes a plurality of stepped columns protruded thereon corresponding to the plurality of keypads respectively and a plurality of separating protrusions corresponding to the conjoint portions between every two keypads respectively. The invention also provides a portable electronic device using the side keypad assembly.

Abstract: The invention discloses a conductive elastic sheet structure mounted on a metallic cover of an electronic device eliminates static electricity. The conductive elastic sheet structure includes a main panel, a first extending portion, and a second extending portion. The main panel includes a first side wall, and a second side wall opposite to the first side wall. The first extending portion and the second extending portion extend from the side edges of the first side wall and the second side wall respectively, and each forms a sharp angle with the main panel. The first extending portion and the second extending portion extend from two opposite sides of the main panel respectively. The invention also provides an electronic device using the conductive elastic sheet structure.

Abstract: A key assembly (500) is configured in a housing (90) of an electronic device, the housing having an opening (902) defined therein. The key assembly includes an elastic key body (50) and a hollow carrier (52). The hollow carrier is received in the opening of the housing for holding the key body. The key body and the carrier together seal the opening.

Abstract: A battery cover latching assembly, detachably securing a battery cover to a housing, includes a button, battery cover, elastic member arranged between the button and the housing, and a resisting member resisting the battery cover away from the housing. The button includes a locking portion. The battery cover includes a corresponding locking member. The locking portion is slidably received in the housing to clamp or release the locking member.

Abstract: A keyboard assembly (30) includes a keyboard (31) having two opposite surfaces and an light-penetrating board (35). The keyboard (31) is configured for obstructing light from transmittal therethrough and is made of opaque material. One surface of the keyboard (31) defines several keypads (312) thereon. Each keypad (31) defines some character holes (315) therethrough that allow light to pass through the character through hole. The light-penetrating board (35) is formed on the other surface of the keyboard (31) with double-color injecting molding. The invention also includes an electronic device using the keyboard assembly (30).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a housing (100) out of a transparent housing including an inner surface (10) and an outer surface (20), is described. Ink is printed on the inner surface (10) to form a ink area (50) defining a window area (40). The window area (40) and the ink area (50) are shielded and a painting process carried out on non-shielded portions of the inner surface (10). Finally, non-conductive vacuum metallization is carried out on the outer surface (20) to form the manufactured housing (100).

Abstract: A battery cover latch mechanism (100) used in portable electronic device (200) is described including a cover member (10) and a latch member (20). The cover member defines a fitting cavity (128). The cover member is fitted and slidable within the cavity. The cover member includes a deformable loop structure and a latch portion (26). The loop structure includes a resilient biasing portion (24). The loop structure is deformed and the biasing portion is biased so that the latch member is fitted within the cavity when in a latched position. The loop structure can be further deformed and the biasing portion further biased so that the latch member slides within the fitting cavity and the latch portion is transferred from the latched position to a released position.