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.

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.

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.

公开(公告)号：US20180351301A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-06

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

CPC classification number: H01R13/64 ,  H01R12/722 ,  H01R13/4536 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Connector receptacles having protective doors. A protective door may 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 may normally be closed in the absence of a card inserted in the connector receptacle. The door may be a front of a cam. A spring or magnet may bias the door in the closed position when no card is inserted. The door may be arranged to stay closed when a card is inserted at an oblique angle. When the card is inserted properly, the cam may rotate about an axis and the door may open allowing the card to access to the contacts of the connector receptacle. A second door in front of the protective door may be included to provide enhanced functionality and to provide a more uniform appearance.

公开(公告)号：US20210098944A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-01

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US10658797B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-19

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 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R13/6587

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.