INDUCTIVE CHARGING INTERFACE WITH MAGNETIC RETENTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES
    2.
    发明申请
    INDUCTIVE CHARGING INTERFACE WITH MAGNETIC RETENTION FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES 审中-公开
    用于电子设备和配件的磁感应电感式接口

    公开(公告)号:WO2015048732A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:PCT/US2014/058287

    申请日:2014-09-30

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: An inductive charging interface with magnetic retention can be used for charging an electronic device (200). A magnetic core of an inductive charging configuration is divided into two magnetic elements (230, 232), one element (232) can be housed within a receptacle or receiving connector (212) of housing of an electric device (200) and the other element (230) can be housed within a plug or transmission connector (202). The poles of the two elements of the magnetic core create a magnetic field to retain the plug connector (202) in an aligned, mated position with the receptacle connector (212) of the electronic device (200) in addition to directing magnetic flux to flow in a circular path around and between the two elements of the magnetic core, thereby inducing a current for charging the internal battery (238) of the device (200).

    Abstract translation: 可以使用具有磁保持力的感应充电接口来对电子设备(200)进行充电。 感应充电结构的磁芯被分成两个磁性元件(230,232),一个元件(232)可以容纳在电气设备(200)的壳体的插座或接收连接器(212)内,另一个元件 (230)可以容纳在插头或传输连接器(202)内。 磁芯的两个元件的极点产生磁场,以将插头连接器(202)与电子设备(200)的插座连接器(212)对准的配合位置除了将磁通量引导到流动之外 在磁芯的两个元件周围的环形路径中,从而引起用于对装置(200)的内部电池(238)充电的电流。

    MAGNETIC SHIELDING IN INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSFER
    4.
    发明申请
    MAGNETIC SHIELDING IN INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSFER 审中-公开
    感应电力传输中的磁屏蔽

    公开(公告)号:WO2015148489A2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-01

    申请号:PCT/US2015/022222

    申请日:2015-03-24

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: H01F38/14 H01F27/365 H01F2027/348

    Abstract: A first electronic device connects with an second electronic device. The first electronic device may include a first connection surface and an inductive power transfer receiving coil and a first magnetic element positioned adjacent to the first connection surface. The second electronic device may similarly include a second connection surface and an inductive power transfer transmitting coil and second magnetic element positioned adjacent to the second connection surface. In the aligned position, alignment between the electronic devices may be maintained by magnetic elements and the inductive power coils may be configured to exchange power. The magnetic elements and/or the inductive power coils may include a shield that is configured to minimize or reduce eddy currents caused in the magnetic elements by the inductive power coils.

    Abstract translation: 第一电子设备与第二电子设备连接。 第一电子设备可以包括第一连接表面和感应功率传递接收线圈以及邻近第一连接表面定位的第一磁性元件。 第二电子设备可以类似地包括第二连接表面和感应功率传递传递线圈以及邻近第二连接表面定位的第二磁性元件。 在对准位置,可以通过磁性元件来维持电子设备之间的对准,并且感应功率线圈可被配置为交换电力。 磁性元件和/或感应功率线圈可以包括被配置为最小化或减少由感应功率线圈在磁性元件中引起的涡流的屏蔽。

    REVERSIBLE USB CONNECTOR
    5.
    发明申请
    REVERSIBLE USB CONNECTOR 审中-公开
    可逆USB连接器

    公开(公告)号:WO2014116694A2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-31

    申请号:PCT/US2014/012535

    申请日:2014-01-22

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Embodiments can provide reversible or dual orientation USB plug connectors for mating with standard USB receptacle connectors, e.g., a standard Type A USB receptacle connector. Accordingly, the present invention may be compatible with any current or future electronic device that includes a standard USB receptacle connector. USB plug connectors according to the present invention can have a 180 degree symmetrical, double orientation design, which enables the plug connector to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two intuitive orientations. Some embodiments of the present invention may be used with or require a non-standard USB receptacle connector. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may reduce the potential for USB connector damage and user frustration during the incorrect insertion of a USB plug connector into a corresponding USB receptacle connector of an electronic device.

    Abstract translation: 实施例可以提供用于与标准USB插座连接器(例如标准A型USB插座连接器)配合的可逆或双向定位USB插头连接器。 因此,本发明可以与包括标准USB插座连接器的任何当前或未来的电子设备兼容。 根据本发明的USB插头连接器可以具有180度对称的双向定向设计,这使得插头连接器能够以两个直观的方向中的任一个插入到相应的插座连接器中。 本发明的一些实施例可以与非标准USB插座连接器一起使用或需要非标准USB插座连接器。 因此,本发明的实施例可以在将USB插头连接器错误地插入电子设备的相应的USB插座连接器期间减少USB连接器损坏和用户沮丧的可能性。

    HOTBAR DEVICE AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS TO ENSURE CO-PLANARITY
    6.
    发明申请
    HOTBAR DEVICE AND METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS TO ENSURE CO-PLANARITY 审中-公开
    用于组装电气接触以确保共同平面的高温装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2013106284A2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-18

    申请号:PCT/US2013/020548

    申请日:2013-01-07

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Devices and methods for assembling co-planar electrical contacts in a connector are provided herein. In one aspect, an exemplary method of assembly comprises depositing solder in a connector plug enclosure, positioning electrical contacts on the solder deposits, advancing the hotbar toward the enclosure contacting each of the electrical contacts so as to planarize a top surface of each of the electrical contacts with the enclosure and melting the solder with the heated hotbar to solder the electrical contacts to the enclosure. In one aspect, an exemplary hotbar device includes a magnet for releasably coupling the electrical contacts to the hotbar. In another aspect, the hotbar includes metallic portions for heating the electrical contacts and insulated ceramic portions for contacting the enclosure. In another aspect, an electrically conductive hotbar includes side portions that extend away from the bottom heating surface facilitating more uniform current flow through the hotbar.

    Abstract translation: 本文提供了用于在连接器中组装共面电触头的装置和方法。 在一个方面,一种组装的示例性方法包括将焊料沉积在连接器插头外壳中,将电触点定位在焊料沉积物上,使热条朝向接触每个电触头的外壳移动,以使每个电触头的顶表面平坦化 与外壳接触并用加热的热棒熔化焊料,以将电触点焊接到外壳。 在一个方面,示例性的热条装置包括用于将电触点可释放地连接到热棒的磁体。 另一方面,热水箱包括用于加热电触点和用于接触外壳的绝缘陶瓷部分的金属部分。 在另一方面,导电热棒包括远离底部加热表面延伸的侧部部分,有助于流过热棒的更均匀的电流流动。

    STACKABLE, MAGNETICALLY-RETAINED CONNECTOR INTERFACE
    7.
    发明申请
    STACKABLE, MAGNETICALLY-RETAINED CONNECTOR INTERFACE 审中-公开
    可堆叠,磁性保持连接器接口

    公开(公告)号:WO2015048734A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:PCT/US2014/058294

    申请日:2014-09-30

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A stackable connector interface with magnetic retention for electronic devices and accessories can allow power and data to be transferred between one or more stacked connectors. Each interconnected stackable connector may include one or more magnetic elements, which magnetic elements may have poles arranged to facilitate mating with other stackable connectors. The magnetic elements may also provide a magnetic retention force that holds mated connectors in contact with each other. The connectors can also include connection detection circuitry for determining whether the connectors are mated with other connectors, thereby allowing the connectors to prevent live contacts from being exposed at an unmated surface of the connectors. In addition to connection detection circuitry, routing circuitry may also be included to determine how signals should be transferred between the interconnected stackable connectors and/or corresponding devices.

    Abstract translation: 具有用于电子设备和附件的磁保持的可堆叠连接器接口可以允许电力和数据在一个或多个堆叠连接器之间传输。 每个互连的可堆叠连接器可以包括一个或多个磁性元件,这些磁性元件可以具有布置成便于与其它可堆叠连接器配合的极点。 磁性元件还可以提供保持配合的连接器彼此接触的磁力保持力。 连接器还可以包括用于确定连接器是否与其他连接器配合的连接检测电路,从而允许连接器防止活触头暴露在连接器的未配合表面处。 除了连接检测电路之外,还可以包括路由电路以确定如何在互连的可堆叠连接器和/或相应设备之间传送信号。

    LATCHING MEMBER FOR A CONNECTOR
    8.
    发明申请
    LATCHING MEMBER FOR A CONNECTOR 审中-公开
    连接器的挂钩会员

    公开(公告)号:WO2014039109A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-13

    申请号:PCT/US2013/036656

    申请日:2013-04-15

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: H01R13/631 H01R13/6275 H01R13/6582 H01R24/60

    Abstract: Connector inserts and receptacles that provide a clear response to a user when a connector insert is properly inserted into a connector receptacle. One example may provide a connector system that provides a tactile response to a user when a connector insert is properly inserted into a connector receptacle. In other examples, the response provided to the user may be audible as well. The insertion of the connector insert into the connector receptacle may follow a force profile that includes an insertion profile defined by a substantially monotonically increasing resistance force from the beginning of insertion until an insertion peak is reached, followed by a click-through event leading to a final mating position.

    Abstract translation: 连接器插件和插座,当连接器插入件正确插入连接器插座中时,可为用户提供清晰的响应。 一个示例可以提供一种连接器系统,当连接器插入件被适当地插入到连接器插座中时,该连接器系统向用户提供触觉响应。 在其他示例中,提供给用户的响应也可以是可听见的。 连接器插入件插入连接器插座中可以遵循力分布,该力分布包括从插入开始直到插入峰值达到基本上单调增加的阻力的定义的插入轮廓,之后是导致到 最终配合位置。

    DUAL ORIENTATION ELECTRONIC CONNECTOR WITH EXTERNAL CONTACTS
    10.
    发明申请
    DUAL ORIENTATION ELECTRONIC CONNECTOR WITH EXTERNAL CONTACTS 审中-公开
    双向电子连接器与外部接触

    公开(公告)号:WO2013070767A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-16

    申请号:PCT/US2012/063944

    申请日:2012-11-07

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. Each individual contact in the first plurality of contacts is electrically connected within the tab or body to a corresponding contact in the second plurality of contacts. In some embodiments contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are directly opposite each other are coupled together. In some other embodiments, contacts in the first and second pluralities of contacts that are in a cater cornered relationship with each other are coupled together. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

    Abstract translation: 一种双向连接器,具有具有第一和第二主要相对侧面的连接器接头以及由连接器接头承载的多个电触点。 多个触点包括形成在第一主侧的第一组外部触点和形成在第二主侧的第二组外部触点。 第一组多个触点中的每个单独的触点在接头或主体内电连接到第二多个触点中的对应触点。 在一些实施例中,彼此直接相对的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 在一些其他实施例中,彼此处于紧密关系的第一和第二多个触点中的触点耦合在一起。 第一组多个触点与第二组多个触点对称地间隔开,并且连接器凸片成形为具有180度对称性,使得其可以插入并且在两个插入取向中的任一个中可操作地连接到相应的插座连接器。

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