公开(公告)号：WO2016054066A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2015/052982

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  SUNSHINE, Daniel D. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron A. ,  LIGTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  LEGGETT, William F. ,  KESSLER, Patrick

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04106

Abstract: A dynamic input surface for an electronic device and a method of reconfiguring the same is disclosed. The input surface has a partially-flexible metal contact portion defining an input area, and a group of indicators. The indicators may be group of holes extending through the contact portion. The group of holes may be selectively illuminated based on a gesture performed on the contact portion. A size of the input area may be dynamically varied based on the gesture. Additionally, the group of indicators indicates a boundary of the input area.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子设备的动态输入表面及其重新配置的方法。 输入表面具有限定输入区域的部分柔性金属接触部分和一组指示器。 指示器可以是延伸穿过接触部分的孔组。 可以基于在接触部分上执行的手势来选择性地照亮一组孔。 可以基于手势来动态地改变输入区域的大小。 另外，这组指标表示输入区域的边界。

公开(公告)号：WO2013184148A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2012/041750

申请日：2012-06-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  BROCK, John M. ,  COISH, Robert L. ,  KNOPF, Eric A. ,  LIGHTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron A.

Inventor： BROCK, John M. ,  COISH, Robert L. ,  KNOPF, Eric A. ,  LIGHTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron A.

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/187 ,  Y10T29/49021

Abstract: Absorbers for a mass storage device are provided. The absorbers may be configured to protect the mass storage device from drop events and reduce the transmission of vibrations from and/or to the mass storage device. Additionally, the absorbers may occupy a smaller amount of space than traditional snubber mounting arrangements. The absorbers may include major surface absorbers formed from a first elastomeric material that engage major surfaces of the mass storage device. Corner absorbers formed from a second elastomeric material may engage the corners of the mass storage device and the side walls of a compartment in a case. The major surface absorbers and the corner absorbers may distribute and absorb load applied during a drop event. A related portable computing device and a related method are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于大容量存储装置的吸收器。 吸收器可以被配置为保护大容量存储装置免受掉落事件的影响，并减少来自大容量存储装置的振动和/或传送到大容量存储装置。 此外，与传统的缓冲器安装装置相比，吸收器可能占据较少的空间。 吸收器可以包括由接合大容量存储装置的主表面的第一弹性体材料形成的主表面吸收体。 由第二弹性体材料形成的角吸收体可接合大容量存储装置的角部和壳体中的隔室的侧壁。 主要的表面吸收器和角吸收器可以分布和吸收在下落事件期间施加的载荷。 还提供了相关的便携式计算设备和相关方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2016022145A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：PCT/US2014/050308

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： LIGTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  SILVANTO, Mikael M. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron A. ,  RUNDLE, Nicholas A.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/86 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2223/04 ,  H01H2231/002

Abstract: Embodiments of keyboards having variations of electrically connecting keys to an internal component of an electronic device are described. Some embodiments include positioning several rows of conductive layers below several rows of keys. The conductive layers may be configured to receive a signal indicating a key has been depressed. Also, the internal component may be configured to scan the conductive layers to determine whether a key or keys have been depressed. In some embodiments, the conductive layers lie outside a portion of the electronic device in which internal components are traditionally located. In some embodiments, a substrate may be integrally connected with the keyboard. The substrate may receive some internal components of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 描述具有将键电连接到电子设备的内部部件的变型的键盘的实施例。 一些实施例包括将多行导电层定位在几排键下面。 导电层可以被配置为接收指示已经按下键的信号。 此外，内部组件可以被配置为扫描导电层以确定键或键是否被按下。 在一些实施例中，导电层位于内部组件传统上位于其中的电子设备的一部分的外部。 在一些实施例中，衬底可以与键盘一体地连接。 基板可以接收电子设备的一些内部部件。

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.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  FARAHANI, Houtan R. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron A. ,  LEGGETT, William F.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H05K5/0217 ,  F16B5/025 ,  F16B19/02 ,  F16B33/002 ,  F16B33/02 ,  F16B37/042 ,  F16B37/043 ,  F16B37/048 ,  F16B39/02 ,  G06F1/1613

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。

公开(公告)号：EP3172652A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-31

申请号：EP15781501.0

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  SUNSHINE, Daniel D. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron A. ,  LIGTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  LEGGETT, William F. ,  KESSLER, Patrick

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04106

Abstract: A dynamic input surface for an electronic device and a method of reconfiguring the same is disclosed. The input surface has a partially-flexible metal contact portion defining an input area, and a group of indicators. The indicators may be group of holes extending through the contact portion. The group of holes may be selectively illuminated based on a gesture performed on the contact portion. A size of the input area may be dynamically varied based on the gesture. Additionally, the group of indicators indicates a boundary of the input area.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于电子设备的动态输入表面及其重新配置方法。 输入表面具有限定输入区域的部分柔性金属接触部分和一组指示器。 指示器可以是延伸穿过接触部分的一组孔。 基于在接触部分上执行的手势，可以选择性地照亮这组孔。 输入区域的大小可以基于手势动态变化。 另外，该组指示符指示输入区域的边界。