公开(公告)号：US20240235108A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18616102

申请日：2024-03-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John C. DiFonzo ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  George Tziviskos ,  Hao Zhu ,  Jean-Marc Gery ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Davood Mousanezhad Viyand ,  Joseph Adas

IPC: H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205

Abstract: Connector inserts having reliable contacts, as well as connector receptacles having improved magnetic circuits for use in electronic devices having a thin form factor. These and other examples can provide connector receptacles that can be easily aligned to an opening in an electronic device, as well as connector inserts and connector receptacles that can be readily manufactured.

公开(公告)号：US11626692B1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-11

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: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R12/87 ,  H01R12/73

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：US20230079265A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-16

申请号：US17472369

申请日：2021-09-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric B. Wankoff ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Peter J. Cameron

IPC: H01R43/00 ,  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.

公开(公告)号：US11424573B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-23

申请号：US17031106

申请日：2020-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Ayoub Yari Boroujeni ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  George Tziviskos ,  Hao Zhu ,  Paul Hack ,  Jean-March Gery

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/11

Abstract: Connectors that have a low profile, can form strong and reliable connections despite connection alignment errors, and can be readily manufactured. One example can provide a connector receptacle having a magnetic array arranged to provide a strong attachment that allows the use of a low profile connector receptacle and connector insert. The magnetic array can include magnets and magnetic elements, where the magnetic elements can be magnetically conductive pole-pieces. Each pole piece can have magnets at two of its sides. Another example can provide contacts for a connector insert that can have more than one contacting surface to connect to a contact of a connector receptacle.

公开(公告)号：US11152752B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-19

申请号：US16428696

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  Ameya V. Nilkanth ,  James E. Harper ,  Mariel L. Lanas

IPC: H01R13/436 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R107/00

Abstract: Audio jacks and device enclosures that provide proper grounding, are readily reworkable, provide improved ventilation, and have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. An example can include a device enclosure including an enclosure wall and a sleeve for an audio jack. The sleeve can connect to ground through various paths. The audio jack housing can be inserted in the sleeve and kept in place using a fastener. This arrangement can allow the audio jack to be readily reworkable. The sleeve can be narrow at the enclosure wall for improved ventilation and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

公开(公告)号：US10931048B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-23

申请号：US16581101

申请日：2019-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Nikhil S. Pansare ,  William P. Cornelius ,  Seungyong Baek

IPC: H01R13/11 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/62

Abstract: Connectors that support high-speed data transfers and have a high signal quality, good reliability, and are readily manufactured. One example can provide a connector receptacle that supports high-speed data transfers and has a high signal quality by employing connector contacts that include multiple structures.

公开(公告)号：US20200379188A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16586603

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G02B6/38

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：US20200099184A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-26

申请号：US16428722

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sanju Bose ,  Rui Zhou ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Richard P. Howarth

IPC: H01R31/06 ,  H01R24/20 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/6584

Abstract: AC inlets that have a low profile, are able to withstand side-to-side and axial forces, and are readily manufactured. An example can provide an AC inlet having a low-profile by providing power and ground prongs where the power and ground prongs are attached to flanges that can extend laterally from a back end of each prong. This lateral distribution of power and ground can reduce a depth of the AC inlet and provide the AC inlet with a low profile.

公开(公告)号：US10418763B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-17

申请号：US15954425

申请日：2018-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Samuel W. Yuen ,  Nathan N. Ng ,  Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Colin J. Abraham

IPC: H01R13/648 ,  H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R43/02

Abstract: Connector inserts having retention features with good reliability and holding force. These connector inserts may include ground contacts that provide an insertion portion having a reduced length. These connector inserts may be reliable, have an attractive appearance, and be readily manufactured.

公开(公告)号：US20190123465A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-25

申请号：US16160793

申请日：2018-10-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao ,  Nathan N. Ng

IPC: H01R12/73 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R13/6583 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/66

CPC classification number: H01R12/73 ,  H01R12/7029 ,  H01R13/6583 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H05K1/117

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.