公开(公告)号：HK1158320A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-13

申请号：HK11112735

申请日：2011-11-24

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： DIFONZO JOHN C ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  CULBERT MICHAEL

IPC: G02B20060101 ,  G06F20060101 ,  H01R20060101

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：CA2700652A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：CA2700652

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 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：WO2011047094A3

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：PCT/US2010052563

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  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

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

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  B29K2705/02 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1688

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.

Abstract translation: 描述了多部分计算机外壳。 多部件计算机外壳至少包括结构支撑层和主体。 该主体至少包括由轻质柔性材料形成的外层和附着于外层的内层。 内层连接到支撑层，在内层和结构支撑层之间形成负载路径。 施加到多部件计算机外壳的载荷通过载荷路径传递到支撑层而基本上不影响外层。

公开(公告)号：AU2017203579A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

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：CA2701706C

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

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：AU2012216762B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：AU2012216762

申请日：2012-09-11

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

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. Doc ID 1000037949

公开(公告)号：AU2009298735B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

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：AU2013206136A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：AU2013206136

申请日：2013-04-08

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： DIFONZO JOHN C ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  LIM KANYE ,  ROHRBACK 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 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：AU2012294552A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：AU2012294552

申请日：2012-08-07

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： GAO ZHENG ,  PONG JOSH ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  HAMEL BRADLEY J ,  DIFONZO JOHN C ,  NARAJOWSKI DAVE ,  SPRINGER GREG ,  MONSEF ERIC ,  KIM MIN CHUL

IPC: H01R13/508 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/717

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.

公开(公告)号：CA2623692C

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：CA2623692

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

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.