Singulated keyboard assemblies and methods for assembling a keyboard

    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.

    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.

    Dual connector having ground planes in tongues

    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.

    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.

    ROBUST MAGNETIC CONNECTOR
    107.
    发明申请
    ROBUST MAGNETIC CONNECTOR 审中-公开
    坚固的磁性连接器

    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.

    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。

    Robust magnetic connector
    108.
    发明授权
    Robust magnetic connector 有权
    坚固的磁性连接器

    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.

    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。

    Connector retention features
    109.
    发明授权
    Connector retention features 有权
    连接器保留功能

    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.

    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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