公开(公告)号：US20150349465A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14706997

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： William Cornelius ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: H01R13/6473 ,  H01R13/66

CPC classification number: H01R13/6469 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R13/6473 ,  H01R13/665

Abstract: Connector inserts and receptacles that provide signal paths having desired impedance characteristics. One example may provide a connector system having a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Contacts in the connector insert may form signal paths with corresponding contacts in the connector receptacle. Additional traces in the connector insert and receptacle may be part of these signal paths. The signal paths may have a target or a desired impedance along their lengths such that the power paths electrically appear as transmission lines. Constraints on physical dimensions of the connector insert and connector receptacle contacts may result in variations in impedance along the signal paths. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention may provide structures to reduce these variations, to compensate for these variations, or a combination thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供具有所需阻抗特性的信号路径的连接器插件和插座。 一个示例可以提供具有连接器插件和连接器插座的连接器系统。 连接器插入件中的触点可以形成具有连接器插座中的相应触点的信号路径。 连接器插件和插座中的附加迹线可以是这些信号路径的一部分。 信号路径可以沿其长度具有目标或期望的阻抗，使得功率路径电显示为传输线。 对连接器插头和连接器插座触点的物理尺寸的约束可能导致沿着信号路径的阻抗变化。 因此，本发明的实施例可以提供减少这些变化的结构，以补偿这些变化或其组合。

公开(公告)号：US20150295362A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14683134

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Jae Hwang Lee ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Zheng Gao ,  Rui Zhou

IPC: H01R13/6581 ,  H01R43/02 ,  H01R13/405

CPC classification number: H01R13/6581 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R13/6466 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R23/02 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/0221 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Connector receptacles that are able to withstand insertion and other forces, are reliable, and are easy to manufacture. In various examples, the connector receptacle tongue or other portions may be reinforced such that they may withstand the insertion forces exerted through a connector insert.

Abstract translation: 能够承受插入和其他力的连接器插座是可靠的，易于制造。 在各种示例中，连接器插座舌片或其他部分可以被加强，使得它们可以承受通过连接器插入件施加的插入力。

公开(公告)号：US20150171562A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14543711

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Nathan N. Ng ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Colin Abraham

IPC: H01R13/6581 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/6591 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/6582

CPC classification number: H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/6273 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6591 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R13/73 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. A first plurality of contacts may be formed on a top surface of the tongue. A first ground pad may be located on a top surface of tongue, and a shield may be formed around the tongue. The connector insert may include a housing and a conductive shield around the housing behind a leading edge of the connector insert. A front edge of the shield may be folded into an opening at the leading edge. In other examples, the receptacle shield may include one or more fingers. These fingers may contact the connector insert shield to form a ground path. One or more of these fingers may engage openings in the insert shield to provide a retention force between the connector insert and receptacle.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统可以包括连接器插座和连接器插头或插入件。 连接器插座可以包括舌头。 可以在舌头的顶表面上形成第一多个接触。 第一接地垫可以位于舌的顶表面上，并且可以在舌部周围形成屏蔽。 连接器插入件可以包括壳体和在连接器插入件的前缘之后的壳体周围的导电屏蔽。 护罩的前边缘可以折叠成前缘的开口。 在其他示例中，插座屏蔽可以包括一个或多个手指。 这些指状物可以与连接器插入物屏蔽件接触以形成接地路径。 这些指状物中的一个或多个可以接合插入物屏蔽件中的开口，以在连接器插入件和容器之间提供保持力。

公开(公告)号：US20150162684A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14543748

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: H01R12/73 ,  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.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统可以包括连接器插座和连接器插头或插入件。 连接器插座可以包括舌头。 舌可以使用印刷电路板形成。 接触可以镀在舌头的顶表面和底表面上。 保留特征也可以位于舌头的顶部和底部表面上。 这些保留功能可能是减速或其他功能。 连接器插入件可以包括由塑料形成的前缘部分，位于租赁边缘部分后面的插入件周围的导电屏蔽件，附接到导电屏蔽件内部的多个弹簧触点，顶列触点; 和一排接触点。 其他连接器插座可以包括具有侧接地触点的舌头。 侧接地触头可以接合插头屏蔽件的内部并且具有接合部分以装配在插头屏蔽件中的开口中。

公开(公告)号：US20140277643A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13841628

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Ruenjou Lu ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Jonathan M. Zweig ,  David C. Breece, III

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  G06F13/102 ,  G06F13/20 ,  G06F13/4068 ,  G06F17/3074 ,  H01R24/86 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for selectively communicating data and audio over a limited-size audio plug. A host device determines whether an audio accessory or a data communicating accessory is plugged therein via a signal, or lack thereof, communicated to the host device via the audio plug of the accessory. The host device then either communicates audio or data over the audio plug contacts that are typically used only for audio communication based on whether its connected to an audio accessory or data communicating accessory. An audio plug may also include a split-ring contact where multiple, independent contacts are formed in place of a single tip, ring, or sleeve contact. The split-ring contact may be used for communicating audio and/or data.

Abstract translation: 用于通过有限尺寸的音频插头选择性地传送数据和音频的方法，系统和装置。 主机设备经由附件的音频插头确定通过信号或其缺少将音频附件或数据通信附件插入到主机设备。 然后，主机设备通过音频插头联系人传送音频或数据，该音频或数据通常仅基于音频通信连接到音频附件或数据通信附件而仅用于音频通信。 音频插头还可以包括开环接触，其中形成多个独立接触件来代替单个尖端，环形或套筒接触。 分离环接触可用于传送音频和/或数据。

公开(公告)号：US20230283002A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-07

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 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/621 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R13/645

CPC classification number: H01R13/2421 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/6215 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R13/6456

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：US20230087891A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-23

申请号：US17482879

申请日：2021-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael A. Kinney ,  Mahmoud R. Amini

IPC: H01R12/70

Abstract: Methods and apparatus that can allow an electronic device housed in a protective accessory to communicate with another electronic device, and are readily manufactured. An example can provide a connector assembly that can include a number of top contacts electrically connected to a corresponding number of bottom contacts. The top contacts can be spaced at a first pitch while the bottom contacts can be spaced at a second pitch, the second pitch different than the first pitch.

公开(公告)号：US20230020954A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-19

申请号：US17951888

申请日：2022-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Adam H. Herzog ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Mohammed Aljashmi ,  George Tziviskos ,  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 contacts that are directly attached to a flexible circuit board.

公开(公告)号：US20220102923A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17232712

申请日：2021-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: H01R24/38 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627

Abstract: Power connectors that are easy to connect, have a low profile, and can convey one or more data signals. One example can provide a power connector that is easy to connect by providing an axisymmetric connector receptacle and connector insert. Magnets can be used to help guide a connection between a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Canted springs can be used to provide a tactile response to the insertion of the connector insert into the connector receptacle and to help to secure the connector insert in place when mated with the connector insert. Keying or self-aligning features can be included on either or both the connector insert and the connector receptacle to help guide mating.

公开(公告)号：US11283219B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US16537975

申请日：2019-08-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  Adam H. Herzog

IPC: H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R107/00 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: Mechanisms that may help to secure connector inserts in place when they are plugged into a connector receptacle on an electronic device. One example may provide a connector receptacle having a friction mechanism to provide friction between a connector insert and a connector receptacle when the connector insert is inserted in the connector receptacle. Other examples may provide a connector receptacle having a locking mechanism to hinder or prevent extraction of a connector insert.