LASER-FORMED FEATURES
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2014200868A3

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-18

    申请号:PCT/US2014/041392

    申请日:2014-06-06

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to laser-based processes for forming features on the surface of a part. The feature may include a geometric element, a color element, and/or a surface finish element. In some cases, the laser-formed features are formed as a pattern of textured features that produce an aesthetic and/or tactile effect on the surface of the part. In some cases, the texture features may be sufficiently small that they may not be discerned by the unaided human eye. Also, in some cases, a multiple laser-based processes are combined to form a single feature or a finished part having a specific aesthetic and/or tactile effect.

    GROUNDING FEATURES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE
    5.
    发明申请
    GROUNDING FEATURES OF A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE 审中-公开
    便携式计算设备的接地功能

    公开(公告)号:WO2014062734A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-24

    申请号:PCT/US2013/065128

    申请日:2013-10-15

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A portable computing device can include one or more clutch assemblies that can include a conductive elastomer configured to contact at least a portion of the clutch assembly of the portable computing device. The conductive elastomer can be configured to also contact at least one region of the base portion of the portable computing device and can include highly conductive regions. A USB grounding plate can be attached to a portion of a case for the portable computing device and can be configured to provide a ground pathway between the case and a ground sheath of a USB connector inserted into an opening in a side wall of the case.

    Abstract translation: 便携式计算设备可以包括一个或多个离合器组件,其可以包括被配置为接触便携式计算设备的离合器组件的至少一部分的导电弹性体。 导电弹性体可以被配置为也接触便携式计算设备的基部的至少一个区域并且可以包括高度导电的区域。 USB接地板可以附接到用于便携式计算设备的壳体的一部分,并且可以被配置为在壳体和插入壳体的侧壁中的开口中的USB连接器的接地护套之间提供接地路径。

    FLOATING FASTENERS
    6.
    发明申请
    FLOATING FASTENERS 审中-公开
    浮动紧固件

    公开(公告)号:WO2013048825A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-04

    申请号:PCT/US2012/055932

    申请日:2012-09-18

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: One or more fastenings can be used to fasten components together, such as housing components on a computing device. Each fastening can include a first opening associated with a first component, a second opening associated with a second component, a floating fastener, and a screw. The floating fastener is inserted into the first opening and/or second opening, and includes a threaded opening therein having a primary axis therethrough. The screw is inserted through first and/or second openings and into the threaded opening in the floating fastener. The screw and threaded opening combination is defined by contact between the screw and threaded opening about a thread surface that is substantially perpendicular to the primary axis, a screw thread return angle of 45 degrees or less, and a thread depth that is less than about triple the float between the major diameters of the screw and the threaded opening.

    Abstract translation: 可以使用一个或多个紧固件将部件固定在一起,例如在计算设备上的壳体部件。 每个紧固件可以包括与第一部件相关联的第一开口,与第二部件相关联的第二开口,浮动紧固件和螺钉。 浮动紧固件插入第一开口和/或第二开口中,并且包括其中具有主轴线的螺纹开口。 螺钉通过第一和/或第二开口插入浮动紧固件中的螺纹孔中。 螺钉和螺纹开口组合由螺钉和螺纹开口围绕基本上垂直于主轴线的螺纹表面,45度或更小的螺纹返回角度以及小于约三分之一的螺纹深度的接触限定 在螺杆的大直径和螺纹开口之间的浮子。

    COMPUTER TOWER ARCHITECTURE
    7.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP4134788A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-15

    申请号:EP22198549.2

    申请日:2020-02-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing that defines an internal volume. The electronic device can also include a component within the internal volume that divides the internal volume into a first volume and a second volume. The first volume and second volume can be fluidically isolated except at an aperture defined by the component. An air-moving system can produce a positive air pressure in the first volume and a negative air pressure in the second volume.

    ELECTRONIC WATCH
    9.
    发明公开
    ELECTRONIC WATCH 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:EP4194220A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-14

    申请号:EP23154952.8

    申请日:2014-06-06

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic wrist-watch comprising a housing and an input dial (600) that is rotatable, about a rotation axis of the input dial, relative to the housing. Said input dial comprises a first portion defining a circular hub feature (625) and a second portion surrounding the first portion. Said second portion defines one or more rib features (620) each having an arcuate surface that extends radially from the first portion and an array of groove features (621), wherein each adjacent pair of groove features of the array of groove features is separated by a respective rib feature.

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