MANUFACTURING OF COMPUTING DEVICES
    1.
    发明申请
    MANUFACTURING OF COMPUTING DEVICES 审中-公开
    计算设备的制造

    公开(公告)号:WO2014059298A2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-17

    申请号:PCT/US2013/064578

    申请日:2013-10-11

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Examples of tooling fixtures and methods for manufacturing computing devices are described. According to some examples, a computer component may be shaped using successive steps of forging after deep drawing. In some examples, certain components may be assembled to form sub-assemblies of computer components and the sub-assembly may then be machined to drive closer tolerances. According to other examples, a work holding tool is described which may include a first plurality of individually movable pins for supporting a first surface of a work piece, the tool also having a second plurality of individually movable pins for applying a restraining force over a second opposite surface of the work piece to retain the work piece in position while maintaining it in its natural state.

    Abstract translation: 描述用于制造计算设备的工具夹具和方法的示例。 根据一些示例,计算机部件可以在深拉之后使用连续的锻造步骤成形。 在一些示例中,可以组装某些部件以形成计算机部件的子组件,然后可以对子组件进行加工以驱动更为公差。 根据其它示例,描述了可以包括用于支撑工件的第一表面的第一多个可独立移动的销的工件保持工具,该工具还具有第二多个可独立移动的销,用于在第二个上施加限制力 工件的相对表面,以将工件保持在适当位置,同时保持其处于自然状态。

    PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH REVEAL REGION
    2.
    发明申请
    PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH REVEAL REGION 审中-公开
    便携式计算机与重新分区

    公开(公告)号:WO2012054128A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-26

    申请号:PCT/US2011/047804

    申请日:2011-08-15

    Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised shoulder portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in said base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

    Abstract translation: 一种便携式计算设备至少包括轻质材料的基部,其至少包括形成在其界面边缘处的槽形的楔形顶壳。 槽包括具有第一接触表面和接收区域的凸起的肩部,以及联接到顶壳的底壳,以形成用于便携式计算设备的至少一部分的完整外壳,用于封闭至少多个操作部件 和多个结构部件。 便携式计算装置还包括至少一个通过铰链组件枢转地连接到基部的盖部分。 在所描述的实施例中,盖部分具有通过电连接基部与盖部分的多个电导体在所述基部中的多个部件中的一个或多个部件连通的显示器。

    PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH REVEAL REGION
    4.
    发明公开
    PORTABLE COMPUTER WITH REVEAL REGION 审中-公开
    与陈列区域便携式计算机

    公开(公告)号:EP2630553A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-28

    申请号:EP11834787.1

    申请日:2011-08-15

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes a wedge shaped top case coupled to a bottom case The portable computing device also includes a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. The lid portion has a display in communication with one or more components in the base portion via one or more electrical conductors. A touch pad situated on the base portion includes a glass layer bonded atop a cosmetic layer, a sensor layer for detecting inputs via a top surface of the glass layer, circuitry for processing signals, and a connection interface for connecting the circuitry to a main logic board. The glass layer provides primary structural rigidity for the touch pad.

    RECONFIGURABLE STAND ECOSYSTEM
    5.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP4075046A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-19

    申请号:EP22166861.9

    申请日:2022-04-06

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

    RECONFIGURABLE STAND ECOSYSTEM
    8.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP4086499A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-09

    申请号:EP22166863.5

    申请日:2022-04-06

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

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