iPhone的防撞專利

為防止iPhone掉到地下使螢幕破裂，Apple研究了一個安全氣囊的專利，在玻璃與裝置組裝間隙填入特殊減震材質，當iPhone因掉落而產生衝擊時即可達到緩衝的效果。

US20110279961
Title : SHOCK MOUNTING COVER GLASS IN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS DEVICES
Filing Date : 2010.5.14.
Application Date : 2011.11.17.
Abstract :
Apparatus, systems and methods for shock mounting glass for an electronic device are disclosed. The glass for the electronic device can provide an outer surface for at least a portion of a housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a compliant interface between the glass and the electronic device housing. In another embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a mechanically actuated retractable. For example, an outer glass member for an electronic device housing can be referred to as cover glass, which is often provided at a front surface of the electronic device housing.