公开(公告)号：WO2017034598A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：PCT/US2015/056769

申请日：2015-10-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： BESEN, Richard A. ,  PAKULA, David A. ,  STEPHENS, Gregory N.

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/48 ,  G01R31/36

CPC classification number: H01M2/30 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01M2/1016 ,  H01M2/1066 ,  H01M10/4257

Abstract: This application relates to batteries that are capable of routing signals that are separate from the charge supplied by the batteries. In some embodiments, a battery can incorporate a conductive trace that extends through a portion of the battery to allow for signals to be routed through the battery, as opposed to around the battery. The conductive trace can be a single wire, multiple wires, a coaxial trace, optical cable, or any other mechanism for allowing a signal to be transmitted between one or more components. By providing the conductive trace within the battery, shorter pathways to components can be created thereby reducing signal or power loss over the pathways.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及能够路由与电池提供的电荷分开的信号的电池。 在一些实施例中，电池可以包括延伸穿过电池的一部分的导电迹线，以允许相对于电池周围的信号被引导通过电池。 导电迹线可以是单线，多条线，同轴线，光缆或用于允许信号在一个或多个部件之间传输的任何其他机构。 通过在电池内提供导电迹线，可以产生到组件的较短路径，从而减少路径上的信号或功率损耗。

公开(公告)号：WO2016053371A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2014/070768

申请日：2014-12-17

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： BESEN, Richard A. ,  BATES, Eric W. ,  STEPHENS, Gregory N.

IPC: H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H05K1/189 ,  H04M1/0277 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K3/007 ,  H05K3/0097 ,  H05K2201/09936 ,  H05K2201/10189 ,  H05K2203/085 ,  H05K2203/167

Abstract: Design requirements can dictate that a portion of a flex assume a bent state during surface mounting and reflow steps. However, traditional assembly line manufacturing processes can be unsuccessful as residual forces generated by the bending can prevent the ends of the bent flex from being maintained in place during surface mounting and reflow operations. One solution is to manipulate paneling that hold batches of the flexes to reliably achieve a suitable bend in the flexes. In some embodiments, a flex can be surface mounted to a portion or the whole of an electric device during a reflow operation during which the bent state is maintained by paneling that is at least partially attached to a periphery of the flex. Another solution is to utilize vacuum or hot glue fixtures to maintain a bend in the flex during surface mounting and reflow operations.

Abstract translation: 设计要求可以指示在表面安装和回流步骤期间，弯曲部分的弯曲状态呈现弯曲状态。 然而，传统的装配线制造过程可能不成功，因为由弯曲产生的残余力可以防止弯曲挠曲件的端部在表面安装和回流操作期间保持在适当位置。 一种解决方案是操纵镶板，其将批量的柔性件可靠地实现弯曲中的合适的弯曲。 在一些实施例中，柔性件可以在回流操作期间表面安装到电气设备的一部分或全部，在此期间，弯曲状态通过至少部分地附接到柔性件的周边的镶板来保持。 另一个解决方案是在表面安装和回流操作期间利用真空或热胶装置来保持弯曲。