CIRCULAR CONNECTOR INTEGRATED IN HINGE

    公开(公告)号:US20210098928A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-01

    申请号:US16585471

    申请日:2019-09-27

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Connector receptacles that can provide a high signal quality or signal integrity to allow high-speed data transfers, can be reliably manufactured, can be durable and have good wear performance, and can be positioned in nonstandard locations in an electronic device. One example can provide connector receptacles that can provide a high signal quality or signal integrity by utilizing a comprehensive grounding scheme. These connector receptacles can be located in a hinge of an electronic device.

    AUDIO JACK HAVING INTEGRATED GROUNDING
    53.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200099181A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-26

    申请号:US16428696

    申请日:2019-05-31

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Audio jacks and device enclosures that provide proper grounding, are readily reworkable, provide improved ventilation, and have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. An example can include a device enclosure including an enclosure wall and a sleeve for an audio jack. The sleeve can connect to ground through various paths. The audio jack housing can be inserted in the sleeve and kept in place using a fastener. This arrangement can allow the audio jack to be readily reworkable. The sleeve can be narrow at the enclosure wall for improved ventilation and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

    CONNECTORS WITH HIGH RETENTION FORCE
    55.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200099169A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-26

    申请号:US16537975

    申请日:2019-08-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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.

    Connector receptacle having a shield

    公开(公告)号:US10355419B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-16

    申请号:US15396640

    申请日:2016-12-31

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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.

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