公开(公告)号：WO2013081704A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-06

申请号：PCT/US2012/054318

申请日：2012-09-07

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  FIENNES, Jesse J. ,  FIENNES, Hugo ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

Inventor： GOLKO, Albert J. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  FIENNES, Jesse J. ,  FIENNES, Hugo ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/642

CPC classification number: H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

Abstract translation: 一种双向连接器，具有具有第一和第二主要相对侧面的连接器接头以及由连接器接头承载的多个电触点。 多个触点包括形成在第一主侧的第一组外部触点和形成在第二主侧的第二组外部触点。 第一组多个触点与第二组多个触点对称地间隔开，并且连接器凸片成形为具有180度对称性，使得其可以插入并且在两个插入取向中的任一个中可操作地连接到相应的插座连接器。

公开(公告)号：WO2013052301A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：PCT/US2012/056938

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  SIAHAAN, Edward ,  ARDISANA, John B. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  JOL, Eric S.

Inventor： SIAHAAN, Edward ,  ARDISANA, John B. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  JOL, Eric S.

IPC: H01R13/504 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/6581

CPC classification number: H01R13/504 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: Devices and methods of manufacture for improved connector plugs are provided herein. In one aspect, an exemplary connector plug comprises a shield shell having a proximal stepped-down portion and a boot member that fittingly receives the stepped-down proximal portion so that an outer surface of the distal shield shell and the boot member is about flush with a minimal or negligible space therebetween. In some embodiments, the shield shell comprises a separate front shield shell and a reduced profile rear shield shell welded together so as to provide the advantageous reduced profile and improved aesthetic appearance, while maintaining the structural integrity of the connector. In many embodiments, weld strength of the shield shells is improved by providing line-to-line contact between shield shells by using deflectable tabs and/or utilizing thermal expansion properties of one or both shield shells.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于改进的连接器插头的装置和制造方法。 在一个方面，示例性连接器插头包括具有近侧逐渐降低部分的护罩壳体和适配地容纳渐缩近端部分的护罩构件，使得远端护罩壳体和护罩构件的外表面与 它们之间的空间最小或可忽略。 在一些实施例中，屏蔽外壳包括一个单独的前屏蔽外壳和一个被缩小的外壳后屏蔽外壳，焊接在一起，以便在保持连接器的结构完整性的同时提供有利的减薄外形和改进的美观外观。 在许多实施例中，通过使用可偏转接片和/或利用一个或两个屏蔽壳的热膨胀特性，通过在屏蔽壳之间提供线间接触来改善屏蔽壳的焊接强度。

公开(公告)号：WO2021061671A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-01

申请号：PCT/US2020/052045

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： LARSSON, Karl Ruben Fredrik ,  ORO, Aaron A. ,  RASMUSSEN, Timothy J. ,  GRAHAM, Christopher S. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  THOMPSON, Paul J. ,  KARANIKOS, Demetrios B. ,  DALY, Miranda L.

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J50/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H04B5/00

Abstract: A magnetic alignment system can include a primary annular magnetic alignment component and a secondary annular magnetic alignment component. The primary alignment component can include an inner annular region having a first magnetic orientation, an outer annular region having a second magnetic orientation opposite to the first magnetic orientation, and a non-magnetized central annular region disposed between the primary inner annular region and the primary outer annular region. The secondary alignment component can have a magnetic orientation with a radial component.

公开(公告)号：WO2016053633A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2015/050619

申请日：2015-09-17

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： KASAR, Darshan R. ,  GRAHAM, Christopher S. ,  JOL, Eric S.

IPC: H01F38/14 ,  H02J7/02 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/025 ,  G06F1/266 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0054 ,  H02J2007/0059

Abstract: An electronic device and methods for inductively charging an electronic device using another external electronic device. The electronic device may include an enclosure, a battery positioned within the enclosure, and an inductive coil coupled to the battery. The inductive coil may have two or more operational modes, including a power receiving operational mode for wirelessly receiving power and a power transmitting operational mode for wirelessly transmitting power. The electronic device may also have a controller coupled to the inductive coil for selecting one of the operational modes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用另一外部电子设备对电子设备进行感应充电的电子设备和方法。 电子设备可以包括外壳，位于外壳内的电池和耦合到电池的感应线圈。 感应线圈可以具有两种或多种操作模式，包括用于无线接收电力的电力接收操作模式和用于无线发送功率的功率发送操作模式。 电子设备还可以具有耦合到感应线圈的控制器，用于选择操作模式之一。

公开(公告)号：WO2016025106A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：PCT/US2015/039769

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SOOHOO, Eric T. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  KAMEI, Ibuki

IPC: H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/6477 ,  B29C45/14 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/665 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/6477 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: A high-speed electrical connector (100) employs a plurality of electrical contacts (120(1)..120(8)) held together by a dielectric frame (205). The contacts (120(1)..120(8)) are soldered a substrate (215) within the connector (100). A gasket (218) is compressed between the dielectric frame (205) and the substrate (215)and configured to block the flow of an overmold material between the dielectric frame (205) and the substrate (215) such that voids (250) are formed between the contacts (120(1)..120(8)). The dielectric frame (205) and the overmold (230) may be made from materials containing silica aerogel. The voids (250) and the aerogel materials result in reduced parasitic capacitance between the contacts (120(1)..120(8)) enabling higher data transfer speeds.

Abstract translation: 高速电连接器（100）采用通过电介质框架（205）保持在一起的多个电触点（120（1）... 120（8））。 触点（120（1）... 120（8））被焊接在连接器（100）内的衬底（215）上。 衬垫（218）在电介质框架（205）和衬底（215）之间被压缩并被构造成阻挡介电框架（205）和衬底（215）之间的包覆模制材料的流动，使得空隙（250）为 形成在触头（120（1）... 120（8））之间。 电介质框架（205）和包覆模制件（230）可以由含有二氧化硅气凝胶的材料制成。 空隙（250）和气凝胶材料导致触点（120（1）... 120（8））之间的寄生电容降低，从而实现更高的数据传输速度。

公开(公告)号：WO2015164002A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：PCT/US2015/021305

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： GRAHAM, Christopher S. ,  YAO, Stephen E. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  BRZEZINSKI, Makiko K.

IPC: F16B1/00

CPC classification number: F16B1/00 ,  F16B2001/0035

Abstract: A first component (105) is coupled to a second component (102) by one or more joints (103;107). Magnetic force between at least a first magnetic (106) and second magnetic unit (104) preloads the joint by placing the joint in compression. The first and second magnetic units (106; 104) may be respectively coupled to the first and second components (105; 102). The magnetic force acts as a retentive force between coupled components and/or the joint and operates to resist one or more tensile and/or other opposing forces. In some cases, the first magnetic unit may be a shield, such as a direct current shield, that protects one or more components from a magnetic field of the second magnetic unit.

Abstract translation: 第一部件（105）通过一个或多个接头（103; 107）联接到第二部件（102）。 至少第一磁体（106）和第二磁性单元（104）之间的磁力通过将接头置于压缩状态来预紧接头。 第一和第二磁性单元（106; 104）可以分别耦合到第一和第二组件（105; 102）。 磁力用作耦合部件和/或接头之间的保持力，并且操作以抵抗一个或多个拉伸和/或其他相反的力。 在一些情况下，第一磁单元可以是保护一个或多个组件免受第二磁单元的磁场的屏蔽，例如直流屏蔽。

公开(公告)号：WO2015148489A2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：PCT/US2015/022222

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： GOLKO, Albert J. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  GRAHAM, Christopher S. ,  YAO, Stephen E. ,  BRZEZINSKI, Makiko K. ,  WAGMAN, Daniel C. ,  THOMPSON, Paul J. ,  KALYANASUNDARAM, Nagarajan

IPC: H01F27/36

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H01F27/365 ,  H01F2027/348

Abstract: A first electronic device connects with an second electronic device. The first electronic device may include a first connection surface and an inductive power transfer receiving coil and a first magnetic element positioned adjacent to the first connection surface. The second electronic device may similarly include a second connection surface and an inductive power transfer transmitting coil and second magnetic element positioned adjacent to the second connection surface. In the aligned position, alignment between the electronic devices may be maintained by magnetic elements and the inductive power coils may be configured to exchange power. The magnetic elements and/or the inductive power coils may include a shield that is configured to minimize or reduce eddy currents caused in the magnetic elements by the inductive power coils.

Abstract translation: 第一电子设备与第二电子设备连接。 第一电子设备可以包括第一连接表面和感应功率传递接收线圈以及邻近第一连接表面定位的第一磁性元件。 第二电子设备可以类似地包括第二连接表面和感应功率传递传递线圈以及邻近第二连接表面定位的第二磁性元件。 在对准位置，可以通过磁性元件来维持电子设备之间的对准，并且感应功率线圈可被配置为交换电力。 磁性元件和/或感应功率线圈可以包括被配置为最小化或减少由感应功率线圈在磁性元件中引起的涡流的屏蔽。

公开(公告)号：WO2014116694A2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：PCT/US2014/012535

申请日：2014-01-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： KAMEI, Ibuki ,  JONES, Warren Z. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  SOOHOO, Eric T.

IPC: H01R24/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/64 ,  H01R12/81 ,  H01R13/055 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Embodiments can provide reversible or dual orientation USB plug connectors for mating with standard USB receptacle connectors, e.g., a standard Type A USB receptacle connector. Accordingly, the present invention may be compatible with any current or future electronic device that includes a standard USB receptacle connector. USB plug connectors according to the present invention can have a 180 degree symmetrical, double orientation design, which enables the plug connector to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two intuitive orientations. Some embodiments of the present invention may be used with or require a non-standard USB receptacle connector. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may reduce the potential for USB connector damage and user frustration during the incorrect insertion of a USB plug connector into a corresponding USB receptacle connector of an electronic device.

Abstract translation: 实施例可以提供用于与标准USB插座连接器（例如标准A型USB插座连接器）配合的可逆或双向定位USB插头连接器。 因此，本发明可以与包括标准USB插座连接器的任何当前或未来的电子设备兼容。 根据本发明的USB插头连接器可以具有180度对称的双向定向设计，这使得插头连接器能够以两个直观的方向中的任一个插入到相应的插座连接器中。 本发明的一些实施例可以与非标准USB插座连接器一起使用或需要非标准USB插座连接器。 因此，本发明的实施例可以在将USB插头连接器错误地插入电子设备的相应的USB插座连接器期间减少USB连接器损坏和用户沮丧的可能性。

公开(公告)号：WO2013106284A2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-18

申请号：PCT/US2013/020548

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： JOL, Eric S. ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias W. ,  SIAHAAN, Edward ,  GOLKO, Albert J.

IPC: H01R43/02 ,  B23K3/047 ,  B23K3/08

CPC classification number: H01R43/0249 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  B23K2201/38 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R43/0256 ,  H01R43/0263

Abstract: Devices and methods for assembling co-planar electrical contacts in a connector are provided herein. In one aspect, an exemplary method of assembly comprises depositing solder in a connector plug enclosure, positioning electrical contacts on the solder deposits, advancing the hotbar toward the enclosure contacting each of the electrical contacts so as to planarize a top surface of each of the electrical contacts with the enclosure and melting the solder with the heated hotbar to solder the electrical contacts to the enclosure. In one aspect, an exemplary hotbar device includes a magnet for releasably coupling the electrical contacts to the hotbar. In another aspect, the hotbar includes metallic portions for heating the electrical contacts and insulated ceramic portions for contacting the enclosure. In another aspect, an electrically conductive hotbar includes side portions that extend away from the bottom heating surface facilitating more uniform current flow through the hotbar.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于在连接器中组装共面电触头的装置和方法。 在一个方面，一种组装的示例性方法包括将焊料沉积在连接器插头外壳中，将电触点定位在焊料沉积物上，使热条朝向接触每个电触头的外壳移动，以使每个电触头的顶表面平坦化 与外壳接触并用加热的热棒熔化焊料，以将电触点焊接到外壳。 在一个方面，示例性的热条装置包括用于将电触点可释放地连接到热棒的磁体。 另一方面，热水箱包括用于加热电触点和用于接触外壳的绝缘陶瓷部分的金属部分。 在另一方面，导电热棒包括远离底部加热表面延伸的侧部部分，有助于流过热棒的更均匀的电流流动。

公开(公告)号：WO2012030563A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：PCT/US2011/048471

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  LYNCH, Stephen Brian ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher R. ,  HOBSON, Phillip M.

Inventor： JOL, Eric S. ,  LYNCH, Stephen Brian ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher R. ,  HOBSON, Phillip M.

IPC: H01R13/504 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H01R43/02 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  C09J7/02 ,  G02F1/13 ,  H01R107/00 ,  H01R24/78 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R12/72 ,  H01R4/48 ,  H01R13/187

CPC classification number: G09F9/35 ,  H01R12/722 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R13/5202 ,  H01R13/5216 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R43/0221

Abstract: Heat sealing a connector assembly can be performed by providing connector assembly in component accessible state, overlaying sealing tape on electrical contacts and housing, sealing tape being impregnated with heat sensitive adhesive, the overlaying leaving the dimples exposed, and sealing the connector assembly by applying heat to heat sensitive sealing tape.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件的热封可以通过将部件可接近状态下的连接器组件提供，在电触头和壳体上覆盖密封带，将热敏粘合剂浸渍的密封带，覆盖凹坑露出，并通过施加热量来密封连接器组件 用于热敏密封胶带。