公开(公告)号：DE102013205938B4

公开(公告)日：2018-03-01

申请号：DE102013205938

申请日：2013-04-04

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： WEBB MICHAEL J ,  COLAHAN IAN P ,  THOMPSON PAUL J

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H01R13/58

Abstract: Dockingstation mit einem Steckverbinder mit einer nachgiebigen Halterung, um bessere Haltbarkeit und Flexibilität bereitzustellen, sind hier zur Verfügung gestellt. Die nachgiebige Halterung kann einen Steckverbinder in eine Basis einer Dockingstation koppeln und kann zumindest eine erste und zweite Biegung, die dazwischen angeordnet ist, umfassen. Die erste und zweite Biegung kann dazu ausgestaltet sein, Biegebewegung entlang transversaler Richtung zu haben, so dass die Biegebewegung in Kombination den Steckverbinder um einen virtuellen Drehpunkt in einem Abstand von den Biegungen entfernt dreht. Die ersten und zweiten Biegungen können dazu ausgestaltet sein, den virtuellen Drehpunkt zu einer Stelle auf dem Steckverbinder zu projizieren, wo der Steckverbinder aus einer Öffnung in einem Dockinggehäuse herausragt, um dadurch den Abstand, der zwischen dem Steckverbinder und dem Dockinggehäuse benötigt wird, zu minimieren, während kontrollierte Bewegung des Steckverbinders relativ zum Dock bereitgestellt wird.

公开(公告)号：AU2016102071A4

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：AU2016102071

申请日：2016-12-02

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： PERKINS RYAN C ,  HOBSON PHILLIP M ,  WEBB MICHAEL J

IPC: H01F1/00 ,  H01F7/00 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

公开(公告)号：AU2016100111A4

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：AU2016100111

申请日：2016-02-04

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： PERKINS RYAN C ,  HOBSON PHILLIP M ,  WEBB MICHAEL J

IPC: H01F1/00 ,  H01F7/00 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

公开(公告)号：AU2013202659A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：AU2013202659

申请日：2013-04-05

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： COLAHAN IAN P ,  THOMPSON PAUL J ,  WEBB MICHAEL J

IPC: H01R13/645 ,  H01R24/58

Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first connector end engageable with a portable device and a second connector end engageable with another device, the first and second connector ends coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter. CDd

公开(公告)号：AU2015100951A4

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：AU2015100951

申请日：2015-07-17

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： PERKINS RYAN C ,  HOBSON PHILLIP M ,  WEBB MICHAEL J

IPC: H01F1/00 ,  H01F7/00 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

公开(公告)号：AU2012101888B4

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：AU2012101888

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： COLAHAN IAN P ,  THOMPSON PAUL J ,  WEBB MICHAEL J

IPC: H01R33/00

Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first connector end engageable with a portable device and a second connector end engageable with another device, the first and second connector ends coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.

公开(公告)号：AU2013205164B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：AU2013205164

申请日：2013-04-14

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： SOOHOO ERIC T ,  COLAHAN IAN P ,  WEBB MICHAEL J ,  JOL ERIC S ,  THOMPSON PAUL J

IPC: H01R24/00 ,  H01R24/58

Abstract: Disclosed are plug connector assemblies having external contacts formed on only one surface of a connector body of the assembly. In some embodiments, the connector body includes a 5 plastic tip integrally formed within a ground ring that is otherwise made from metal. Additionally, in some embodiments, the plug connector has a base portion with feet on opposing sides of the plug that each includes a hole that can be used to attach the plug connector to an encasing or other structure of a base electronic device it is incorporated into. In some embodiments, the plug connector extends upwardly away from the base at a 10 predetermined angle such that the contacts are located on the side of the plug connector that forms an acute angle with the base. 20-- ------ ;. 40 -- '---35

公开(公告)号：AU2013205164A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：AU2013205164

申请日：2013-04-14

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： SOOHOO ERIC T ,  COLAHAN IAN P ,  WEBB MICHAEL J ,  JOL ERIC S ,  THOMPSON PAUL J

IPC: H01R24/00 ,  H01R24/58

Abstract: Disclosed are plug connector assemblies having external contacts formed on only one surface of a connector body of the assembly. In some embodiments, the connector body includes a 5 plastic tip integrally formed within a ground ring that is otherwise made from metal. Additionally, in some embodiments, the plug connector has a base portion with feet on opposing sides of the plug that each includes a hole that can be used to attach the plug connector to an encasing or other structure of a base electronic device it is incorporated into. In some embodiments, the plug connector extends upwardly away from the base at a 10 predetermined angle such that the contacts are located on the side of the plug connector that forms an acute angle with the base. 20-- ------ ;. 40 -- '---35

公开(公告)号：DE102013207408A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：DE102013207408

申请日：2013-04-24

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： SOOHOO ERIC T ,  COLAHAN IAN P ,  WEBB MICHAEL J ,  JOL ERIC S ,  THOMPSON PAUL J

IPC: H01R24/00

Abstract: Offenbart sind Steckverbinderbaugruppen, die externe Kontakte aufweisen, die auf nur einer Oberfläche eines Verbindergehäuses der Baugruppe gebildet sind. In einigen Ausführungsformen beinhaltet das Verbindergehäuse eine Kunststoffspitze, die fest eingebaut ist innerhalb eines Masserings, der ansonsten aus Metall hergestellt ist. Zusätzlich, in einigen Ausführungsformen, weist der Steckverbinder einen Basisanteil mit Füßen auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten des Steckers auf, die jeweils ein Loch beinhalten, das verwendet werden kann, um den Steckverbinder an ein Gehäuse oder eine andere Struktur einer grundlegenden elektronischen Vorrichtung, in die es eingebaut ist, anzubringen. In einigen Ausführungsformen erstreckt sich der Steckverbinder nach oben hin weg von der Basis in einem vorbestimmten Winkel, so dass die Kontakte auf der Seite des Steckverbinders gelegen sind, der einen spitzen Winkel mit der Basis bildet.

公开(公告)号：WO2013177089A2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：PCT/US2013041913

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： STANLEY CRAIG M ,  STIEHL KURT R ,  WEBB MICHAEL J

IPC: H01H9/02 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H05K3/28 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/0228 ,  H01H9/0214 ,  H01H2239/008 ,  H04R1/1041 ,  H05K2201/10053 ,  H05K2203/1327

Abstract: An accessory may be provided with a button controller having a microphone and switches. Plastic structures for the accessory may be formed by injection molding. Plastic structures may be molded around a printed circuit and wiring. The wiring may have a plastic jacket. The molded plastic structures may bond with the plastic jacket to retain the wiring. The molded plastic structures may be molded directly to the printed circuit board. Protrusions on the molded plastic structures may mate with openings in a metal clip. Housing structures may be mounted to the metal clip. The metal clip may be provided with a spring to short the metal clip to a trace on the printed circuit. The metal clip may also have a portion that receives electrostatic charge during electrostatic discharge events and that discharges the charge through the spring to the trace on the printed circuit.

Abstract translation: 附件可以设置有具有麦克风和开关的按钮控制器。 用于附件的塑料结构可以通过注射成型形成。 塑料结构可以在印刷电路和布线周围模制。 布线可能有一个塑料外套。 模制的塑料结构可以与塑料护套粘合以保持布线。 模制的塑料结构可以直接模制到印刷电路板上。 模制的塑料结构上的突起可以与金属夹中的开口配合。 外壳结构可安装在金属夹上。 金属夹可以设置有弹簧以将金属夹短路到印刷电路上的迹线。 金属夹还可以具有在静电放电事件期间接收静电电荷的部分，并且通过弹簧将电荷排出到印刷电路上的迹线。