High strength frame structure

Abstract

A high strength frame structure of a portable computer is disclosed, comprising a main structure frame including at least an “L” shaped column, a bracket disposed on the “L” shaped column and used for supporting a touchpad and a keyboard, a metal foil bonded onto the bracket and a lower cover frame served as a base for supporting the main structure frame, wherein the “L” shaped column has a cylinder bump disposed thereon at a rear end, the cylinder bump being fastened to a fastener hole by means of a bolt or a hinge so that a mainframe and a display panel of the portable computer may be connected together, and the metal foil being bonded in a replaceable manner, having capability of electromagnetic interference (EMI) isolation and saving a later electroplating process. The high strength frame structure may be manufactured in a simple form and strength of upper and lower covers of the frame structure may be enhanced.

1 . A frame structure of a portable computer, comprising: 
 a main structure frame, comprising:    at least an “L” shaped column;    a bracket disposed on said “L” shaped column;    a metal foil bonded onto said bracket; and    a lower cover frame served as a base for supporting said main structure frame.    
   
   
       2 . The frame structure according to  claim 1 , wherein said “L” shaped column has a cylinder bump disposed thereon at a rear end and wherein said cylinder bump has a fastener hole disposed thereon for a tight connection of a mainframe and a display panel of the portable computer.  
   
   
       3 . The frame structure according to  claim 1 , wherein said main structure frame is made of a metal.  
   
   
       4 . The frame structure according to  claim 1 , wherein said main structure frame is made of a plastic material.  
   
   
       5 . The frame structure according to  claim 1 , wherein said lower cover is a single unit construction.  
   
   
       6 . The frame structure according to  claim 2 , wherein said connection is achieved by a bolt fastened to said fastener hole.  
   
   
       7 . The frame structure according to  claim 2 , wherein said connection is achieved by a hinge fastened to said fastener hole.  
   
   
       8 . The frame structure according to  claim 1 , wherein said metal foil is an aluminum foil.  
   
   
       9 . The frame structure according to  claim 1 , wherein said metal foil is a tin foil.  
   
   
       10 . The frame structure according to  claim 1 , wherein said bracket includes four legs and a platen.