Thermal gap pad
    31.
    发明授权
    Thermal gap pad 有权
    热间隙垫

    公开(公告)号:US09445528B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-13

    申请号:US14323874

    申请日:2014-07-03

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: This application relates to efficiently distributing heat within a portable computing device. More specifically an apparatus for conducting heat between internal components of the portable computing device is disclosed. The apparatus, referred to as a thermal gap pad, is configured to bridge a variably sized gap between internal components. This is accomplished by wrapping a resilient core in a layer of highly thermally conductive material. The resilient core allows a shape of the thermal gap pad to vary in accordance with a size of the gap. A resilience of the thermal gap pad can be adjusted to account for an amount of variance in the gap. In some embodiments, an electrically conductive layer can be added to facilitate the passage of electrical current through the thermal gap pad.

    Abstract translation: 本申请涉及在便携式计算设备内有效地分配热量。 更具体地,公开了一种用于在便携式计算设备的内部部件之间传导热量的装置。 被称为热间隙垫的装置构造成在内部部件之间桥接可变尺寸的间隙。 这通过将弹性芯包裹在高导热材料层中来实现。 弹性芯允许热间隙垫的形状根据间隙的大小而变化。 可以调节热间隙垫的弹性以考虑间隙中的变化量。 在一些实施例中,可以添加导电层以促进电流通过热间隙垫。

    ACOUSTIC MESH AND METHODS OF USE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    32.
    发明申请
    ACOUSTIC MESH AND METHODS OF USE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES 有权
    声学网和电子设备的使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160073194A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14659319

    申请日:2015-03-16

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: An acoustically permeable material is disposed within an aperture of an electronic device to provide aesthetic appeal for the electronic device and protection for an acoustic device mounted within the electronic device. A stiffener is used in conjunction with the acoustically permeable material to improve its ability to resist permanent mechanical deformation from external forces. In some embodiments the stiffener may have multiple cavities enabling improved isolation between multiple acoustic devices within the same aperture. Other methods of employing acoustically permeable materials are disclosed that improve the aesthetic appeal, acoustic performance and/or manufacturability of the electronic device.

    Abstract translation: 声透性材料设置在电子设备的孔内,以为电子设备提供美观的吸引力,并且保护安装在电子设备内的声学设备。 加强筋与声透射材料结合使用,以提高其抗外力的永久性机械变形的能力。 在一些实施例中,加强件可以具有多个空腔,从而能够改善在同一孔内的多个声学装置之间的隔离。 公开了采用声透射材料的其它方法,其提高了电子设备的美学吸引力,声学性能和/或可制造性。

    DUAL SHOT STROBE LENS AND FLEX AND STIFFENER FEATURES OF A CAMERA
    33.
    发明申请
    DUAL SHOT STROBE LENS AND FLEX AND STIFFENER FEATURES OF A CAMERA 有权
    双镜头镜头和相机的柔性和强度特征

    公开(公告)号:US20160072996A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14609404

    申请日:2015-01-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device having a lens and a lens retaining member is disclosed. The lens and the lens retaining member may both be molded in a single mold cavity. However, the lens includes a first material that is clear and translucent, while the lens retaining member includes a second material that is opaque. The lens retaining member may include an alignment such that the lens and lens retaining member, when secured to a flexible circuit, may self-align with a window. The window allows a light source to emit light while the lens retaining member blocks or reflects light. In another embodiment, a container having a first member and a second member may be positioned around a camera module. The container may act as an EMI shield for the camera module.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有透镜和透镜保持构件的电子设备。 透镜和透镜保持构件都可以模制在单个模腔中。 然而,透镜包括透明和半透明的第一材料,而透镜保持构件包括不透明的第二材料。 透镜保持构件可以包括对准,使得当固定到柔性电路时,透镜和透镜保持构件可以与窗口自对准。 窗口允许光源发光,同时透镜保持构件阻挡或反射光。 在另一个实施例中,具有第一构件和第二构件的容器可以位于照相机模块周围。 容器可以用作相机模块的EMI屏蔽。

    HOUSING FEATURES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    34.
    发明申请
    HOUSING FEATURES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE 有权
    电子设备的住宅特色

    公开(公告)号:US20160072932A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14618744

    申请日:2015-02-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04M1/0249

    Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于形成外壳的外壳和方法。 外壳可以由诸如铝的金属形成,并且还包括允许透射和接收电磁波的非金属部分。 非金属部分可以互锁到外壳,特别是与外壳内的区域相连,包括与非金属部分相比具有相对高的强度和刚度的第一材料。 联锁装置可以包括形成燕尾切口进入外壳以接纳非金属部分,钻入包围内部的孔或空腔,其包括内螺纹,以及插入第一材料中的杆以向非金属部分提供张力。 还公开了使用阳极氧化组装内部部件的方法。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EJECTING REMOVABLE MODULES FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    35.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EJECTING REMOVABLE MODULES FROM ELECTRONIC DEVICES 审中-公开
    从电子设备中取出可拆卸模块的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140307372A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-16

    申请号:US14317711

    申请日:2014-06-27

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with an ejectable component assembly having a connector that can receive and retain a removable module within a housing of the electronic device. The ejectable component assembly may also be provided with an ejector mechanism for at least partially ejecting the removable module from the connector. The ejector mechanism may receive a user input force at an ejector user interface, translate that user input force into an ejection force, and apply that ejection force onto the removable module for ejecting the module. The ejector user interface may be provided at any suitable position of the housing that may not interfere with other functions of the device. The path along which the ejector mechanism translates the user input force into the ejection force between the ejector user interface and the removable module may be provided in any suitable way throughout the device.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有具有可以在电子设备的壳体内容纳和保持可拆卸模块的连接器的可弹出部件组件。 可喷射部件组件还可以设置有用于从连接器至少部分地弹出可移除模块的喷射器机构。 喷射器机构可以在喷射器用户界面处接收用户输入力,将该用户输入力转换成弹出力,并且将该弹出力施加到可移除模块上用于弹出模块。 喷射器用户界面可以设置在壳体的任何合适的位置,其可以不干扰装置的其它功能。 喷射器机构将用户输入力平移到喷射器用户界面和可移除模块之间的弹出力的路径可以以整个装置中的任何合适的方式提供。

    Structurally enhanced switch assemblies

    公开(公告)号:US08569642B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-29

    申请号:US13855460

    申请日:2013-04-02

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01H15/10 H01H2221/014 H01H2221/058 H01H2225/028

    Abstract: Slide switch assemblies with structural enhancements are provided for use in electronic devices. Slide switch assemblies in accordance with embodiments the invention can include a button, an engagement member, and switch box. The engagement member couples the button to the switch box and translates any movement of the button to the switch box. The switch box is mounted offset with respect to the button because another component such as, for example, a display screen occupies the space that would have been a better mounting position for the switch box. To compensate for the offset, and the added torsion that is applied to the engagement member during button movement events, the engagement member is structurally enhanced.

    HOUSING FEATURES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    39.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190141171A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-09

    申请号:US16241914

    申请日:2019-01-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.

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