公开(公告)号：US20200099169A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-26

申请号：US16537975

申请日：2019-08-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  Adam H. Herzog

IPC: H01R13/639

Abstract: Mechanisms that may help to secure connector inserts in place when they are plugged into a connector receptacle on an electronic device. One example may provide a connector receptacle having a friction mechanism to provide friction between a connector insert and a connector receptacle when the connector insert is inserted in the connector receptacle. Other examples may provide a connector receptacle having a locking mechanism to hinder or prevent extraction of a connector insert.

公开(公告)号：US20180277995A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15996197

申请日：2018-06-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Jae Hwang Lee ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Zheng Gao ,  Rui Zhou

IPC: H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/00 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6466 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R43/02 ,  H01R107/00 ,  H01R13/6594

CPC classification number: H01R13/6581 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R13/6466 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R24/00 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US20240186746A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18387281

申请日：2023-11-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James E. Harper ,  Davood Mousanezhad Viyand ,  James M. Jeon ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  Sajjad Mohammadiyangijeh

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6581

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6277 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6581

Abstract: Power connectors that are easy to connect, have a low profile, and can convey one or more data signals. One example can provide a power connector that is easy to connect by providing an axisymmetric connector receptacle and connector insert. Magnets can be used to help guide a connection between a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Canted springs can be used to provide a tactile response to the insertion of the connector insert into the connector receptacle and to help to secure the connector insert in place when mated with the connector insert. Keying or self-aligning features can be included on either or both the connector insert and the connector receptacle to help guide mating.

公开(公告)号：US11811174B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US17232712

申请日：2021-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  James E. Harper ,  James M. Jeon

IPC: H01R24/38 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/642

CPC classification number: H01R24/38 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6277 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6581

Abstract: Power connectors that are easy to connect, have a low profile, and can convey one or more data signals. One example can provide a power connector that is easy to connect by providing an axisymmetric connector receptacle and connector insert. Magnets can be used to help guide a connection between a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Canted springs can be used to provide a tactile response to the insertion of the connector insert into the connector receptacle and to help to secure the connector insert in place when mated with the connector insert. Keying or self-aligning features can be included on either or both the connector insert and the connector receptacle to help guide mating.

公开(公告)号：US20230103155A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-30

申请号：US17485121

申请日：2021-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  George Tziviskos ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Ayoub Yari Boroujeni ,  James E. Harper ,  Davood Mousanezhad Viyand ,  Rui Zhou ,  Daniel A. Bergvall ,  Nikhil S. Pansare

IPC: H01R13/641 ,  H01R12/87

Abstract: Connector receptacles that can provide audible feedback to inform a user that a card has been properly inserted, and can include structures to protect contacts in a connector receptacle from damage due to an improper card insertion. An example can provide a connector receptacle having a click module to provide audible feedback indicating that a card has been fully inserted. Another example can provide a connector receptacle having movable contacts that can remain out of an insertion path until the card is at least partially inserted.

公开(公告)号：US11309649B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-19

申请号：US16586603

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James E. Harper ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H05K5/00 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing having a front wall and a floating connector assembly coupled to the front wall. The connector assembly includes a panel and a connector. The connector includes a frame attached to the panel and defines first and second alignment openings. A sleeve extends from the frame and extends through the front wall. A removable cover for the electronic device includes first and second connector alignment pins that align with the first and second alignment openings to align the connector sleeve with a connector aperture defined by the cover. The first and second connector alignment pins and the first and second alignment openings can each include tapered portions to move the connector assembly into alignment with the connector aperture as the cover is attached with the housing.

公开(公告)号：US10862248B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-08

申请号：US15996197

申请日：2018-06-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Jae Hwang Lee ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Zheng Gao ,  Rui Zhou

IPC: H01R13/6581 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6466 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01R24/00 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R43/24 ,  H01R24/78 ,  H01R24/30 ,  H01R12/72 ,  H01R13/6593 ,  H01R13/6596 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R43/02 ,  H01R107/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20200099174A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-26

申请号：US16428630

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bartley K. Andre ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  James E. Harper ,  Houtan R. Farahani ,  Sung-Ho Tan ,  Mariel L. Lanas

IPC: H01R13/6594 ,  H01R13/6584 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: Connector receptacles and device enclosures that can provide proper grounding, improved ventilation, and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. An example can include a device enclosure including an enclosure wall and sleeves for a number of connector receptacles. Each sleeve can electrically contact a shield of a corresponding connector receptacle via a conductive structure, such as a conductive gasket, to provide a good ground path. The sleeves can be narrow at the enclosure wall for improved ventilation and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

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.

公开(公告)号：US09799995B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US15274241

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Rui Zhou ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Daren L. Rimando

IPC: H01R13/659 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/659 ,  H01R12/712 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6586 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Combined connector receptacles, examples of which provide an upper housing having openings for tongues on each of two lower housings to simplify alignment of the tongues to a device enclosure, and inner shields around the lower housings and an outer shield around the upper housing and lower housings to provide isolation.