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公开(公告)号:US10115544B2
公开(公告)日:2018-10-30
申请号:US15230724
申请日:2016-08-08
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Chia Chi Wu , Ming Gao , Zheng Gao , Zhengyu Li
Abstract: Methods for assembling low-profile, singulated keyboards by prefabricating key assemblies onto a chassis strip that is divided into individual key assemblies only after the substrate is affixed to a feature plate of keyboard. For example, a row of key assemblies is fabricated onto a chassis strip. The row corresponds to a partial or complete row of keys of the keyboard. The chassis strip is thereafter affixed to a feature plate in a specific location, thereby aligning each prefabricated key assembly to a precise location on the feature plate. While connected, each prefabricated key assembly is independently affixed to the feature plate. Thereafter, interconnecting portions of the chassis strip between the prefabricated key assemblies are removed, thereby singulating each key assembly.
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公开(公告)号:US10054985B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-21
申请号:US15197620
申请日:2016-06-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: John Raff , Bartley K. Andre , Laura Deforest , John C. DiFonzo , Zheng Gao , Michelle Goldberg , Bradley J. Hamel , Timothy S. Hibbard , Ron Hopkinson , William F. Leggett , Chris Ligtenberg , Gavin J. Reid , Charles A. Schwalbach
CPC classification number: G06F1/1633 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1637 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1658 , H05K5/0243 , Y10T29/49826
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20180217669A1
公开(公告)日:2018-08-02
申请号:US15939082
申请日:2018-03-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Ron A. Hopkinson , Asif Hussain , Dinesh C. Mathew , Mikael M. Silvanto , Chang Zhang , Zheng Gao , Robert Y. Cao
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F1/16 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/785 , H03K17/96
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/165 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/169 , G06F1/266 , G06F3/017 , G06F3/0213 , G06F3/0216 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/0412 , G06F3/0414 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/0488 , G06F3/04886 , G06F2203/04102 , G06F2203/04105 , G06F2203/04106 , G06K9/00375 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/703 , H01H13/705 , H01H13/785 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , H01H2201/036 , H01H2215/05 , H01H2215/052 , H01H2219/002 , H01H2219/004 , H01H2219/046 , H01H2219/056 , H01H2223/002 , H01L41/09 , H03K17/943 , H03K17/9622 , H03K17/9643 , H03K17/9647 , H03K17/98 , H03K2217/94089 , H03K2217/96003 , H03K2217/9653
Abstract: A device includes a display portion that includes a display housing and a display within the display housing. The device also includes a base portion flexibly coupled to the display portion and comprising a glass member defining a keyboard region configured to receive user input, a first haptic actuator configured to produce a first haptic output at a first area of the keyboard region, and a second haptic actuator configured to produce a second haptic output at a second area of the keyboard region that is different from the first area.
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公开(公告)号:US09991640B2
公开(公告)日:2018-06-05
申请号:US14683134
申请日:2015-04-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: George Tziviskos , Jae Hwang Lee , Mahmoud R. Amini , Paul J. Hack , Zheng Gao , Rui Zhou
IPC: H01R13/648 , H01R13/6581 , H01R13/6585 , H01R24/64 , H01R13/6466 , H01R24/00 , H01R24/62 , H01R13/6587 , H01R12/71 , H01R13/504 , H01R13/6594 , H01R13/405 , H01R43/02 , H01R24/60 , H01R13/6582 , H01R107/00
CPC classification number: H01R13/6581 , H01R12/71 , H01R13/405 , H01R13/504 , H01R13/6466 , H01R13/6582 , H01R13/6585 , H01R13/6587 , H01R13/6594 , H01R23/02 , H01R24/60 , H01R24/62 , H01R24/64 , H01R43/0221 , H01R2107/00
Abstract: Connector receptacles that are able to withstand insertion and other forces, are reliable, and are easy to manufacture. In various examples, the connector receptacle tongue or other portions may be reinforced such that they may withstand the insertion forces exerted through a connector insert.
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公开(公告)号:US09871327B2
公开(公告)日:2018-01-16
申请号:US14636021
申请日:2015-03-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: George Marc Simmel , Zheng Gao
IPC: H01R13/648 , H01R13/6597 , H01R13/659 , H01R13/6594 , H01R24/60 , H01R107/00
CPC classification number: H01R13/6597 , H01R13/659 , H01R13/6594 , H01R24/60 , H01R2107/00
Abstract: Connector receptacle assemblies that may be simple to manufacture, provide multiple receptacles, and provide a good ground contact path. One example may provide a connector receptacle assembly formed of a housing having a tongue that may include openings on one or more sides for contacts as well as openings on its sides for ground contacts. Another example may provide a connector receptacle assembly having at least two tongues, where each tongue may be aligned with a corresponding opening in a device enclosure. Another example may provide a connector receptacle assembly having a tongue with a center ground contact, where the center ground contact may be located between the top row and the bottom row of contacts. Another example may provide a connector receptacle assembly having a titanium-copper center ground contact.
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公开(公告)号:US09660376B2
公开(公告)日:2017-05-23
申请号:US14714348
申请日:2015-05-18
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor: Zheng Gao , Joshua J. Pong , Chris Ligtenberg , Bartley K. Andre , Bradley J. Hamel , John DiFonzo , Dave Narajowski , Greg Springer , Eric Monsef , Min Chul Kim
IPC: H01R13/60 , H01R13/58 , H01R13/66 , H01R4/18 , H01R43/048 , H01R43/20 , H01R13/508 , H01R13/62 , H01R13/6592 , H01R13/658 , H01R12/57 , H01R13/717 , H01R13/6471
CPC classification number: H01R13/582 , H01R4/18 , H01R12/57 , H01R13/508 , H01R13/5808 , H01R13/6205 , H01R13/6471 , H01R13/658 , H01R13/6592 , H01R13/665 , H01R13/6658 , H01R13/7172 , H01R13/7175 , H01R43/048 , H01R43/205 , Y10T29/49204 , Y10T29/4922
Abstract: A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.
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公开(公告)号:US20170018863A1
公开(公告)日:2017-01-19
申请号:US15281066
申请日:2016-09-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Zheng Gao , Joshua Pong
CPC classification number: H01R11/30 , H01R13/17 , H01R13/2421 , H01R13/2457 , H01R13/6205 , Y10S439/939
Abstract: Connector inserts and receptacles that are robust, easily manufactured, and provide an improved connector performance. One example may provide a connector receptacle having a power contact located in a ground surface. An insulating layer may be placed between the power contact and the ground surface. The ground surface may be curved or flat, or it may have other shapes. Another example may provide a robust connector insert. This connector insert may include a crimping piece that fits over a cable braiding and is crimped. The crimping piece may then be attached to an attraction plate. A cover or shell may be attached to provide further reinforcement. Another example may provide a connector system having a ground contact and a power contact, where the ground contact is a make-first-break-last contact.
Abstract translation: 连接器插件和容器坚固,易于制造,并提供改进的连接器性能。 一个示例可以提供具有位于地面中的动力触头的连接器插座。 绝缘层可以放置在电源触点和地表之间。 地面可以是弯曲的或平坦的,或者可以具有其它形状。 另一个示例可以提供坚固的连接器插入件。 该连接器插入件可以包括装配在电缆编织上并被压接的压接片。 然后可以将压接件附接到吸引板。 可以连接盖或壳以提供进一步的加强。 另一个示例可以提供具有接地触点和电源触点的连接器系统,其中接地触头是先断后续触点。
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公开(公告)号:US09461403B2
公开(公告)日:2016-10-04
申请号:US14542667
申请日:2014-11-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Zheng Gao , Joshua Pong
CPC classification number: H01R11/30 , H01R13/17 , H01R13/2421 , H01R13/2457 , H01R13/6205 , Y10S439/939
Abstract: Connector inserts and receptacles that are robust, easily manufactured, and provide an improved connector performance. One example may provide a connector receptacle having a power contact located in a ground surface. An insulating layer may be placed between the power contact and the ground surface. The ground surface may be curved or flat, or it may have other shapes. Another example may provide a robust connector insert. This connector insert may include a crimping piece that fits over a cable braiding and is crimped. The crimping piece may then be attached to an attraction plate. A cover or shell may be attached to provide further reinforcement. Another example may provide a connector system having a ground contact and a power contact, where the ground contact is a make-first-break-last contact.
Abstract translation: 连接器插件和容器坚固,易于制造,并提供改进的连接器性能。 一个示例可以提供具有位于地面中的动力触头的连接器插座。 绝缘层可以放置在电源触点和地表之间。 地面可以是弯曲的或平坦的,或者可以具有其它形状。 另一个示例可以提供坚固的连接器插入件。 该连接器插入件可以包括装配在电缆编织上并被压接的压接片。 然后可以将压接件附接到吸引板。 可以连接盖或壳以提供进一步的加强。 另一个示例可以提供具有接地触点和电源触点的连接器系统,其中接地触头是先断后续触点。
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公开(公告)号:US09431772B2
公开(公告)日:2016-08-30
申请号:US14578290
申请日:2014-12-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Zheng Gao , Mahmoud R. Amini , Chia Chi Wu
IPC: H01R13/627 , H01R13/6597 , H01R24/60 , H01R107/00
CPC classification number: H01R13/6597 , H01R13/6275 , H01R24/60 , H01R2107/00
Abstract: Connector systems that may include improved locking and retention features. One example includes a connector plug having an opening to accept an end of a wide portion of a connector receptacle tongue. Another connector plug may include top and bottom rails for holding a wide portion of a connector receptacle tongue. The locking and retention features may provide a large locking force. Further examples may accordingly provide unlocking features.
Abstract translation: 连接器系统可能包括改进的锁定和保留功能。 一个示例包括具有开口的连接器插头,以接收连接器插座舌片的宽部分的一端。 另一个连接器插头可以包括顶部和底部导轨,用于保持连接器插座舌片的宽部分。 锁定和保持特征可以提供大的锁定力。 因此,其他示例可以提供解锁特征。
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