CABLE WITH VARIABLE STIFFNESS
    31.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210035708A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-04

    申请号:US16983476

    申请日:2020-08-03

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A cable can include a cable core surrounded by an outer sleeve having a uniform thickness and further having a first longitudinal section having a first stiffness (e.g., corresponding to a flexible cable), a second longitudinal section having a second stiffness (e.g., corresponding to a rigid cable), and a third longitudinal section between the first and second longitudinal sections, where the second stiffness is greater than the first stiffness and where a stiffness of the third longitudinal section varies between the first stiffness and the second stiffness. The second longitudinal section can provide strain relief for the cable.

    Multi-piece light guide for enhanced alignment through an opaque surface

    公开(公告)号:US10310157B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-04

    申请号:US15268200

    申请日:2016-09-16

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a light guide assembly that directs light from a light source (or sources) through an opening of the accessory device, and in particular, in a base portion of the accessory device. The light guide assembly may be disposed in a compartment of the accessory device and include a light guide body as well as a light guide insert disposed in an opening of the light guide body. To form the opening, a single cutting operation may cut through the base portion and the light guide body so that the respective openings of the base portion and the light guide body are aligned. The light guide body may be designed to receive the light from the light source and direct or focus the light toward the light guide insert. The light guide insert may refract, scatter, and/or diffuse the light.

    INPUT MECHANISM WITH DEFORMABLE TOUCH-SENSITIVE MATERIAL
    35.
    发明申请
    INPUT MECHANISM WITH DEFORMABLE TOUCH-SENSITIVE MATERIAL 审中-公开
    具有可变触摸敏感材料的输入机构

    公开(公告)号:US20170038793A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-09

    申请号:US14817328

    申请日:2015-08-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A case for an electronic device is disclosed. The case includes a body defining an interior volume configured to receive the electronic device therein. The body includes a user input region formed from a deformable material having an electrical resistance that decreases in response to a touch force on the deformable material, and an electrode pair in contact with the deformable material and configured to be operatively coupled to a sensing circuit configured to detect a change to the electrical resistance of the deformable material due to the touch force. The body also includes a connector configured to operatively couple the electrode pair to the electronic device.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子设备的情况。 壳体包括限定配置成在其中接收电子设备的内部容积的主体。 主体包括由可变形材料形成的用户输入区域,该可变形材料具有响应于可变形材料上的触摸力而减小的电阻,以及与可变形材料接触的电极对,并被配置为可操作地耦合到配置的感测电路 以检测由于接触力导致的可变形材料的电阻的变化。 主体还包括被配置为将电极对可操作地耦合到电子设备的连接器。

    FOLDABLE AND RIGID DOCKING STATIONS FOR CHARGING MULTIPLE DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20220385106A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-01

    申请号:US17885231

    申请日:2022-08-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Wireless chargers that can properly align and securely hold an electronic device, provide power to more than one electronic device, and fold into a compact shape. One example can provide a wireless charger having an alignment feature to align an electronic device to the wireless charger. The wireless charger can include a first leaf having first charging components for charging a first electronic device and a second leaf having a charging puck that includes second charging components for charging a second electronic device. The charging puck can move between a down position and an up position. The charging puck can be moved away from the second leaf while in the up position. The charging puck can retract when moved to the down position. The first leaf and the second leaf can fold together into a compact shape.

    Case with a hinge and multiple charging mechanisms

    公开(公告)号:US10804719B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-13

    申请号:US16456686

    申请日:2019-06-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory device for an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a unitary body having a first region, a second region, and a hinge positioned between the first region and the second region. When a force is applied to the first region, the first region may bend or pivot at the hinge. When bent, the first region allows the electronic device to slide into or out of the accessory device. Further, the electronic device may slide into or out of the accessory device in a straight or linear manner. Also, the accessory device may further include a power supply designed to supply electrical current to a battery of the electronic device. The accessory device may further include a connector that electrically connects the power supply with the electronic device. The sliding motion of the electronic device prevents the connector from damage by bending.

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