公开(公告)号：AU2017203579B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-15

申请号：AU2017203579

申请日：2017-05-29

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： DIFONZO JOHN C ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  CULBERT MICHAEL

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01R13/66

Abstract: MAGNETIC CONNECTOR WITH OPTICAL SIGNAL PATH Circuits, apparatus, and methods that provide a connector system that can supply both power and data to a mobile computing or other type of device using a single connection. Further examples also provide a power and data adapter that can provide power and data to a mobile computing device using a single cable. Further examples provide an easy disengagement when a cable connected to the connector is pulled. One such example provides a magnetic connector that uncouples without binding when its cord is pulled. Another example prevents power from being provided at a connector insert until the connector insert is placed in a connector receptacle.

公开(公告)号：AU2009298735A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：AU2009298735

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： DIFONZO JOHN C ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  CULBERT MICHAEL

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01R13/66

Abstract: Circuits, apparatus, and methods that provide a connector system that can supply both power and data to a mobile computing or other type of device using a single connection. Further examples also provide a power and data adapter that can provide power and data to a mobile computing device using a single cable. Further examples provide an easy disengagement when a cable connected to the connector is pulled. One such example provides a magnetic connector that uncouples without binding when its cord is pulled. Another example prevents power from being provided at a connector insert until the connector insert is placed in a connector receptacle.

公开(公告)号：HK1117649A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-16

申请号：HK08112220

申请日：2008-11-07

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： DIFONZO JOHN C ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  LIM KANYE ,  ROHRBACH MATTHEW DEAN ,  DOUTT MARK EDWARD ,  GERY JEAN-MARC

IPC: H01R20060101

Abstract: An electrical plug and receptacle relying on magnetic force from an electromagnet to maintain contact are disclosed. The plug and receptacle can be used as part of a power adapter for connecting an electronic device, such as a laptop computer, to a power supply. The plug includes electrical contacts, which are preferably biased toward corresponding contacts on the receptacle. The plug and receptacle each have a magnetic element. The magnetic element on one of the plug or receptacle can be a magnet of ferromagnetic material. The magnetic element on the other of the plug or receptacle is an electromagnet. When the plug and receptacle are brought into proximity, the magnetic attraction between the electromagnet magnet and its complement, whether another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, maintains the contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.

公开(公告)号：CA2701706A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：CA2701706

申请日：2006-08-11

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： DIFONZO JOHN C ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  LIM KANYE ,  ROHRBACH MATTHEW DEAN ,  DOUTT MARK EDWARD ,  GERY JEAN-MARC

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R11/30 ,  H01R13/73

Abstract: An electrical plug (510) and receptacle (550) relying on magnetic force from an electromagnet to maintain contact are disclosed. The plug and receptacle can be used as part of a power adapter for connecting an electronic device (70), such as a laptop computer, to a power supply. The plug includes electrical contacts (520), which are preferably biased toward corresponding contacts (560) on the receptacle. The plug and receptacle each have a magnetic element (570, 530, 532). The magnetic element on one of the plug or receptacle can be a magnet or ferromagnetic material. The magnetic element on the other of the plug or receptacle is an electromagnet. When the plug and receptacle are brought into proximity, the magnetic attraction between the electromagnet magnet and its complement, whether another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, maintains the contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.

公开(公告)号：AU2016202787A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：AU2016202787

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： DIFONZO JOHN C ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  LIM KANYE ,  ROHRBACH MATTHEW DEAN ,  DOUTT MARK EDWARD ,  GERY JEAN-MARC

IPC: H01R13/62

Abstract: An electrical plug (510) and receptacle (550) relying on magnetic force from an electromagnet to maintain contact are disclosed. The plug and receptacle can be used as part of a power adapter for connecting an electronic device (70), such as a laptop computer, to a power supply. The plug 5 includes electrical contacts (520), which are preferably biased toward corresponding contacts (560) on the receptacle. The plug and receptacle each have a magnetic element (570, 530, 532). The magnetic element on one of the plug or receptacle can be a magnet or ferromagnetic material. The magnetic element on the other of the plug or receptacle is an electromagnet. When the plug and receptacle are brought into proximity, the magnetic attraction between the 10 electromagnet magnet and its complement, whether another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, maintains the contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.

公开(公告)号：BR112012009096A2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：BR112012009096

申请日：2010-10-15

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： DIFONZO JOHN C ,  BANKO JOSHUA ,  KIM MIN CHUL ,  GAO ZHENG

IPC: H01R13/52

Abstract: conector magnético tendo um alojamento unitário a invenção refere-se a cabos de energia que incluem alojamentos de plug tendo uma aparência aprimorada , bem como empregam um cabo sem halogênio , ao mesmo tempo em que conferem resistência adequada contra incêndio. um exemplo proporciona um cabo de energia tendo um plug de cabo com um corpo substancialmente unitário . outro exemplo proporciona um cabo de energia que é formado usando materiais sem halogênio. para conferir proteção adequada contra incêndio , um dispositivo de alívio de tensão formado usando múltiplos materiais é usado.

公开(公告)号：AU2015264922A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：AU2015264922

申请日：2015-12-04

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： DIFONZO JOHN C ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  CULBERT MICHAEL

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01R13/66

Abstract: MAGNETIC CONNECTOR WITH OPTICAL SIGNAL PATH Circuits, apparatus, and methods that provide a connector system that can supply both power and data to a mobile computing or other type of device using a single connection. Further examples also provide a power and data adapter that can provide power and data to a mobile computing device using a single cable. Further examples provide an easy disengagement when a cable connected to the connector is pulled. One such example provides a magnetic connector that uncouples without binding when its cord is pulled. Another example prevents power from being provided at a connector insert until the connector insert is placed in a connector receptacle.

公开(公告)号：AU2010306869B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：AU2010306869

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： RAFF JOHN ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  DEFOREST LAURA M ,  DIFONZO JOHN C ,  GAO ZHENG ,  GOLDBERG MICHELLE ,  HAMEL BRADLEY J ,  HIBBARD TIMOTHY S ,  HOPKINSON RON ,  LEGGETT WILLIAM F ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  REID GAVIN J ,  SCHWALBACH CHARLES A ,  BERGERON KATHLEEN A ,  FETTERMAN KEVIN S ,  HUANG CHUNG-TSE ,  ZELIFF ZACHARY JOSEPH ,  THOMASON GARY ,  GOEL RUCHI ,  CASEBOLT MATTHEW P ,  AGARWAL ANAND N ,  BERG BRUCE E ,  LIN BINGJIUN ,  COISH ROBERT L

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.

公开(公告)号：MX2012004365A

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：MX2012004365

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  RAFF JOHN ,  DEFOREST LAURA M ,  DIFONZO JOHN C ,  GAO ZHENG ,  GOLDBERG MICHELLE ,  HAMEL BRADLEY J ,  HIBBARD TIMOTHY S ,  HOPKINSON RON ,  LEGGETT WILLIAM F ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  REID GAVIN J ,  SCHWALBACH CHARLES A ,  BERGERON KATHLEEN A ,  FETTERMAN KEVIN S ,  HUANG CHUNG-TSE ,  ZELIFF ZACHARY JOSEPH ,  THOMASON GARY ,  GOEL RUCHI ,  CASEBOLT MATTHEW P ,  AGARWAL ANAND N ,  BERG BRUCE E ,  LIN BINGJIUN ,  COISH ROBERT L

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: Se describe un alojamiento de computadora multi-partes. El alojamiento de computadora multi-partes incluye al menos una capa de soporte estructural y un cuerpo. El cuerpo incluye al menos una capa exterior formada de un material flexible de peso ligero y una capa interior unida a la capa exterior. La capa interior está conectada a la capa de soporte que forma una trayectoria de carga entre la capa interior y la capa de soporte estructural. Una carga aplicada al alojamiento de computadora multi-partes es transferida por medio de la trayectoria de carga a la capa de soporte sin afectar sustancialmente la capa exterior.

公开(公告)号：AU2009298735C1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-10

申请号：AU2009298735

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  DIFONZO JOHN C ,  CULBERT MICHAEL

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01R13/66

Abstract: Circuits, apparatus, and methods that provide a connector system that can supply both power and data to a mobile computing or other type of device using a single connection. Further examples also provide a power and data adapter that can provide power and data to a mobile computing device using a single cable. Further examples provide an easy disengagement when a cable connected to the connector is pulled. One such example provides a magnetic connector that uncouples without binding when its cord is pulled. Another example prevents power from being provided at a connector insert until the connector insert is placed in a connector receptacle.