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公开(公告)号:US12261385B2
公开(公告)日:2025-03-25
申请号:US17891109
申请日:2022-08-18
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mahmoud R. Amini , Deep Karpe , James M. Jeon , Richard P. Howarth , Rui Zhou , Unhyi Yang
IPC: H01R13/24 , H01R4/18 , H01R13/58 , H01R13/621 , H01R13/645 , H01R13/648
Abstract: Power connector systems that can have an asymmetric insertion-to-extraction force ratio such that they are easy to mate and can reliably remain connected during use. The power connector systems can have a low-profile for use in thin electronic devices.
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公开(公告)号:US20240106161A1
公开(公告)日:2024-03-28
申请号:US18372566
申请日:2023-09-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mahmoud R. Amini , Eric B. Wankoff , Nikhil S. Pansare , Ibuki Kamei , Samira Chizari , Peter J. Cameron
IPC: H01R13/52 , H01R13/03 , H01R13/502
CPC classification number: H01R13/521 , H01R13/03 , H01R13/502 , H01R13/5216
Abstract: Connector structures that can help to reduce corrosion of contacts in a connector receptacle and can reduce liquid ingress into an electronic device that houses the connector receptacle. An example can increase an effective width between adjacent contacts. This and other examples can force dendritic growth to occur in a location where it can be at least partially cleared by the insertion of a corresponding connector into the connector receptacle.
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公开(公告)号:US11936151B2
公开(公告)日:2024-03-19
申请号:US17472369
申请日:2021-09-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Eric B. Wankoff , Mahmoud R. Amini , Peter J. Cameron
CPC classification number: H01R43/005 , H01R43/24
Abstract: Connector assemblies and contacts that can be moisture-resistant, light-weight, space efficient, and can be readily manufactured. The connector assembly can be formed of two or more materials that can be molded together to reduce the chance of leakage at seams between the two materials. One of the two materials can have an affinity for plating materials while the other material can have an aversion to plating materials. The first material can be plated and used as contacts, while the second can resist plating and can be used to separate regions of the first material into two or more contacts.
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公开(公告)号:US10978819B2
公开(公告)日:2021-04-13
申请号:US16138911
申请日:2018-09-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mahmoud R. Amini , James M. Jeon
Abstract: Sockets that have a simplified design and are readily manufactured, and also provide easy access for users to change cards while allowing the use of thinner device enclosures.
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公开(公告)号:US10950984B1
公开(公告)日:2021-03-16
申请号:US16586714
申请日:2019-09-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Michael A. Kinney , Mahmoud R. Amini , Rui Zhou , Brock A. Zekany
IPC: H01R13/6591 , H01R33/94 , H01R13/518 , H01R33/945 , H01R33/74
Abstract: An accessory for an electronic device includes a plug connector that is configured to connect to an electronic device when the electronic device is received by the accessory. The accessory also includes a receptacle connector at an exterior surface for coupling the accessory to a charging system when a mating connector is received within a receiving cavity of the receptacle connector. A bracket electrically and mechanically couples the plug connector to the receptacle connector. A ground spring is coupled to an exterior metallic shell of the receptacle connector and has a pair of spring arms that each have a distal end positioned within the receiving cavity such that when a mating plug connector is received within the receiving cavity a low-impedance ground path is formed between the mating connector and the plug connector.
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公开(公告)号:US20200014144A1
公开(公告)日:2020-01-09
申请号:US16512211
申请日:2019-07-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Bradley J. Hamel , Christopher J. Stringer , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , David H. Narajowski , Kristopher P. Laurent , Mahmoud R. Amini , Michael E. Leclerc
Abstract: Connector inserts and connector receptacles that have a small form factor, readily mate when brought into proximity to each other, and disconnect when subjected to a non-axial force.
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公开(公告)号:US10516225B2
公开(公告)日:2019-12-24
申请号:US16160793
申请日:2018-10-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mahmoud R. Amini , Zheng Gao , Nathan N. Ng
Abstract: Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. The tongue may be formed using a printed circuit board. Contacts may be plated on top and bottom surfaces of the tongue. Retention features may also be located on top and bottom surfaces of tongue. These retention features may be speed bumps or other features. The connector insert may include a leading edge portion formed of plastic, a conductive shield around the insert behind the leasing edge portion, a plurality of spring contacts attached to an inside of the conductive shield, a top row of contacts; and a bottom row of contacts. Other connector receptacles may include a tongue having side ground contacts. The side ground contacts may engage an inside of a plug shield and have contacting portion to fit in openings in the plug shield.
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公开(公告)号:US10404021B2
公开(公告)日:2019-09-03
申请号:US15274354
申请日:2016-09-23
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: James M. Jeon , Mahmoud R. Amini , Ruihua Ding , Alex Le Roux
IPC: H01R13/6471 , H01R24/60 , H01R12/72 , H01R13/05 , H01R13/26
Abstract: Connector receptacles and connector inserts that may be reliable, may readily manufactured, and may provide high signal quality for high speed signals with minimized signal noise, distortion losses, radiation, and interference. An example may provide a reliable connector receptacle by including a plurality of contacts, where each contact includes a first bend angling a contacting portion away from a tongue and a second bend angling a contacting portion towards the tongue, where the second bend is between the first bend and a front of the connector receptacle. Another example may provide a connector receptacle that may be readily manufactured by providing a tongue having tapered lead-ins for receiving contacting portions of contacts during assembly. Another example may provide a connector receptacle that provides isolation among signals by arranging through-hole portions of signal contacts in lines that are separated from each other by intervening through-hole portions of ground contacts.
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公开(公告)号:US10374362B2
公开(公告)日:2019-08-06
申请号:US15720496
申请日:2017-09-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Rui Zhou , Mahmoud R. Amini , Daniele G. de Iuliis , James M. Jeon , Erik A. Gutfeldt
IPC: H01R13/64 , H01R13/453 , H01R12/72 , H01R24/62 , H01R107/00
Abstract: Connector receptacles having protective doors. A protective door can block a card, module, or connector insert from being inserted at an oblique angle to protect contacts in a connector receptacle from damage due to an improper insertion. The protective door can normally be closed in the absence of a card inserted in the connector receptacle. The door can be a front of a cam. A spring or magnet can bias the door in the closed position when no card is inserted. The door can be arranged to stay closed when a card is inserted at an oblique angle. When the card is inserted properly, the cam can rotate about an axis and the door can open allowing the card to access to the contacts of the connector receptacle. A second door in front of the protective door can be included to provide enhanced functionality and to provide a more uniform appearance.
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公开(公告)号:US10355402B2
公开(公告)日:2019-07-16
申请号:US15720165
申请日:2017-09-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Bradley J. Hamel , Christopher J. Stringer , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , David H. Narajowski , Kristopher P. Laurent , Mahmoud R. Amini , Michael E. Leclerc
Abstract: Connector inserts and connector receptacles that have a small form factor, readily mate when brought into proximity to each other, and disconnect when subjected to a non-axial force.
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