公开(公告)号：US10447084B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US15909818

申请日：2018-03-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  A47G27/02

Abstract: A wireless charging mat has a surface area for receiving an electronic device to be charged. The surface area of the charging mat includes an inner region having a rough surface texture and an outer region having s smooth surface texture, and the outer region is elevated relative to the inner region.

公开(公告)号：US10389150B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-20

申请号：US15656593

申请日：2017-07-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ian P. Colahan ,  Darshan R. Kasar ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  John J. Baker ,  Shannon X. Yang ,  Benjamin A. Cousins

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04B1/3883 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H02J7/02

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.

公开(公告)号：US20190081509A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US15909818

申请日：2018-03-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/10 ,  A47G27/0243 ,  A47G27/0275 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/025

Abstract: A wireless charging mat has a surface area for receiving an electronic device to be charged. The surface area of the charging mat includes an inner region having a rough surface texture and an outer region having s smooth surface texture, and the outer region is elevated relative to the inner region.

公开(公告)号：US09781497B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15084403

申请日：2016-03-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Ian P. Colahan ,  Trevor M. Cardiff

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04B1/3888

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  H04R1/023

Abstract: An accessory device suitable for use with an electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include an audio assembly designed to generate acoustical energy. The audio assembly may use certain components of the accessory device to generate the acoustical energy. For example, the accessory device may include a shell, or rigid body, that provides structural support for the accessory device. The accessory device may also include a flexible layer, such as silicone, disposed over the shell. The audio assembly may use part of the shell and acoustically drive that part of the shell to generate the acoustical energy. Further, the audio assembly may use part of the flexible layer as a “surround” to allow part of the shell to move relative to other parts. The electronic device may electrically couple with the accessory device, thereby providing a means for providing an audio signal.

公开(公告)号：US09761927B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14848034

申请日：2015-09-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Darshan R. Kasar ,  Kirill Kalinichev ,  Ian P. Colahan ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q1/40 ,  H01Q1/42

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/40 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H01Q9/0442

Abstract: A removable case may receive an electronic device. A male connector in the case may mate with a female connector in the device. A battery in the case may supply power to the device through the male connector. The electronic device may have an antenna. The case may have a supplemental antenna that compensates for variations in performance in the antenna when the device is received within the case. The supplemental antenna may be a parasitic antenna resonating element that is formed from metal traces on a flexible printed circuit. The flexible printed circuit, a metal trim structure, and a plastic support structure may form portions of a connector support structure in the case.

公开(公告)号：US20160050763A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14460296

申请日：2014-08-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chiu-Yu Tang ,  Ibuki Kamei ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen

IPC: H05K3/28 ,  H05K1/11 ,  B23K1/20 ,  H05K3/34 ,  H05K13/04 ,  B23K1/00 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: B23K1/20 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  B23K3/0471 ,  H05K3/284 ,  H05K3/34 ,  H05K3/3494 ,  H05K2201/10287 ,  H05K2203/1322 ,  H05K2203/304

Abstract: A method for connecting or terminating wires to a printed circuit is disclosed. The method includes applying layers, such as a first layer and a second layer, to the printed circuit. The first layer is applied over several active components on the printed circuit, and provides a sealant against ingress of contaminants in the active components. The second layer is a rigid layer applied over the first layer. When the printed circuit is placed in a fixture, a metallic element, such as a thermode or hot bar, presses against the wires to hold the wires against several terminals on the printed circuit. The metallic element is heated to melt solder between the wires and the terminals. The second layer is configured to resist compressive forces from the metallic element and the fixture, such that the printed circuit and the active components are not damaged during the connection process.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将电线连接或接线到印刷电路的方法。 该方法包括将诸如第一层和第二层的层施加到印刷电路。 第一层施加在印刷电路上的几个活性组分上，并且提供了防止活性组分中的污染物侵入的密封剂。 第二层是施加在第一层上的刚性层。 当印刷电路放置在固定装置中时，诸如热电极或热棒之类的金属元件压在电线上，以将电线固定在印刷电路上的几个端子上。 金属元件被加热以在焊丝和端子之间熔化焊料。 第二层被配置为抵抗来自金属元件和夹具的压缩力，使得印刷电路和有源部件在连接过程中不被损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20150357083A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14501784

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Joseph I. Briskey ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Albert J. Golko

IPC: H01B7/18 ,  H01B13/14 ,  H01B7/02

CPC classification number: H01B13/141

Abstract: Cable structures with multi-material extruded strain reliefs and systems and methods for making the same are provided. In some embodiments, a cable structure may include at least two materials simultaneously extruded through a die and about a conductor. A relationship between the two materials may be changed during the simultaneous extrusion for varying the stiffness of the cable structure, which may thereby provide a strain relief region to the cable structure. One of the two materials may be stiffer than another of the two materials, and the ratio of the amount or thickness of one of the two materials with respect to the amount or thickness of the other of the two materials may be varied during the extrusion process to vary the stiffness of the cable structure along its length for providing the strain relief region.

Abstract translation: 提供具有多材料挤压应变消除的电缆结构以及用于制造其的系统及方法。 在一些实施例中，电缆结构可以包括同时挤出通过模头和围绕导体的至少两种材料。 两个材料之间的关系可以在同时挤压期间改变以改变电缆结构的刚度，从而可以为电缆结构提供应变消除区域。 两种材料中的一种可以比两种材料中的一种材料更硬，并且两种材料中的一种材料的量或厚度相对于两种材料中另一种材料的量或厚度的比例可以在挤出过程中变化 以沿着其长度改变电缆结构的刚度，以提供应变消除区域。