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.

Inventor： KAMEI, Ibuki ,  JONES, Warren Z. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  SOOHOO, Eric T.

IPC: H01R24/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/64 ,  H01R12/81 ,  H01R13/055 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2107/00

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。

公开(公告)号：WO2016003762A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：PCT/US2015/037661

申请日：2015-06-25

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： WAGMAN, Daniel C. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  JONES, Warren Z.

IPC: H02J5/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/70 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J50/10

Abstract: A first electronic device includes an inner inductive coil positioned at least partially around a shield core and a second electronic device includes an outer inductive coil positioned around an aperture. The first electronic device is operable to receive power from and/or transmit power to the second electronic device when a portion of the first electronic device is inserted into the aperture of the second electronic device, positioning the inner inductive coil within the aperture and within the outer inductive coil. When power is being transmitted between the first and second electronic devices, the shield core concentrates magnetic flux around the inner inductive coil and/or the outer inductive coil. In some implementations, an outer shield may be positioned at least partially around the outer inductive coil and may also concentrate magnetic flux around the inner inductive coil and/or the outer inductive coil.

Abstract translation: 第一电子设备包括至少部分地围绕屏蔽芯定位的内部感应线圈，并且第二电子设备包括围绕孔定位的外部感应线圈。 当第一电子设备的一部分插入到第二电子设备的孔中时，第一电子设备可操作以从第二电子设备接收电能和/或发射功率，将内部感应线圈定位在孔内， 外部感应线圈。 当在第一和第二电子设备之间传输电力时，屏蔽芯集中在内部感应线圈和/或外部感应线圈周围的磁通量。 在一些实施方案中，外屏蔽件可以至少部分地围绕外部感应线圈定位，并且还可以集中围绕内部感应线圈和/或外部感应线圈的磁通量。

公开(公告)号：WO2014039116A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：PCT/US2013/038008

申请日：2013-04-24

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： GOLKO, Albert J. ,  STANLEY, Craig M. ,  THOMPSON, Paul J. ,  JONES, Warren Z. ,  KAMEI, Ibuki

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R43/24

Abstract: A plug connector module that includes a metal frame having a base portion, an insertion end and a cavity that extends from the base portion into the insertion end. The insertion end is configured to be inserted into a cavity of a corresponding receptacle connector. A substrate extends through the base portion of the frame and into the insertion end and has a plurality of contact bonding pads at one end positioned within the frame, a plurality of conductor bonding pads at the opposing end and at least one ground pad contact between the contact bonding pads and conductor bonding pads. A first plurality of external contacts is positioned in a first opening and bonded to some of the plurality of contact bonding pads on the substrate and a second plurality of contacts positioned within a second opening and bonded to some of the contact bonding pads on the substrate.

Abstract translation: 一种插头连接器模块，其包括金属框架，所述金属框架具有基部，插入端和从基部延伸到插入端的空腔。 插入端构造成插入到相应的插座连接器的空腔中。 衬底延伸穿过框架的基部并进入插入端，并且在位于框架内的一端具有多个接触焊盘，在相对端处具有多个导体接合焊盘，以及至少一个接地焊盘接触点 接触焊盘和导体接合焊盘。 第一多个外部触头位于第一开口中并且接合到衬底上的多个接触焊盘中的一些，以及位于第二开口内的第二多个触点并且接合到衬底上的一些接触焊盘。