公开(公告)号：WO2016053707A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2015/051629

申请日：2015-09-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： GRAHAM, Christopher S. ,  KAMEI, Ibuki ,  RASMUSSEN, Timothy J.

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H02J7/025 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/04 ,  H02J17/00

Abstract: An inductivecharging system includes an electronic device (100) having an enclosure (102), and an internal inductive charging assembly (120) positioned within the enclosure. The internal inductive charging assembly includes a receive inductive coil (122) positioned within the enclosure. The system also includes a charger (300) in electrical communication with the internal inductive charging assembly of the electronic device. The charger includes a transmit inductive coil (304) aligned with the receive inductive coil. The transmit inductive coil is configured to be in electrical communication with the receive inductive coil. Additionally, the system includes an inductive coupling assembly (400) positioned between the electronic device and the charger. The inductive coupling assembly includes a field-directing component (404a) configured to be in electrical communication with the transmit inductive coil, and/or the receive inductive coil of the internal inductive charging assembly of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 感应充电系统包括具有外壳（102）的电子设备（100）和位于外壳内的内部感应充电组件（120）。 内部感应充电组件包括位于外壳内的接收感应线圈（122）。 该系统还包括与电子设备的内部感应充电组件电连通的充电器（300）。 充电器包括与接收感应线圈对准的发射感应线圈（304）。 发射感应线圈被配置为与接收感应线圈电连通。 另外，该系统包括位于电子设备和充电器之间的感应耦合组件（400）。 感应耦合组件包括被配置为与电子设备的内部感应充电组件的发射感应线圈和/或接收感应线圈电连通的场导向组件（404a）。

公开(公告)号：WO2016024982A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/051122

申请日：2014-08-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： TANG, Chiu-Yu ,  KAMEI, Ibuki ,  RASMUSSEN, Timothy J.

IPC: H01L21/48 ,  H01L21/56

CPC classification number: B23K1/20 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  B23K3/0471 ,  H05K3/284 ,  H05K3/34 ,  H05K3/3494 ,  H05K2201/10287 ,  H05K2203/1322 ,  H05K2203/304

Abstract: A method for connecting or terminating wires to a printed circuit is disclosed. The method includes applying layers, such as a first layer and a second layer, to the printed circuit. The first layer is applied over several active components on the printed circuit, and provides a sealant against ingress of contaminants in the active components. The second layer is a rigid layer applied over the first layer. When the printed circuit is placed in a fixture, a metallic element, such as a thermode or hot bar, presses against the wires to hold the wires against several terminals on the printed circuit. The metallic element is heated to melt solder between the wires and the terminals. The second layer is configured to resist compressive forces from the metallic element and the fixture, such that the printed circuit and the active components are not damaged during the connection process.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将电线连接或接线到印刷电路的方法。 该方法包括将诸如第一层和第二层的层施加到印刷电路。 第一层施加在印刷电路上的几个活性组分上，并且提供了防止活性组分中的污染物侵入的密封剂。 第二层是施加在第一层上的刚性层。 当印刷电路放置在固定装置中时，诸如热电极或热棒之类的金属元件压在电线上，以将电线固定在印刷电路上的几个端子上。 金属元件被加热以在焊丝和端子之间熔化焊料。 第二层被配置为抵抗来自金属元件和夹具的压缩力，使得印刷电路和有源部件在连接过程中不被损坏。

公开(公告)号：WO2015038214A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：PCT/US2014/044031

申请日：2014-06-25

Applicant: APPLE INC.

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

IPC: H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/655 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/6596 ,  H01R13/6593 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H01R43/24 ,  H01R43/18

CPC classification number: H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/5216 ,  H01R13/655 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6593 ,  H01R13/6596 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H01R43/005 ,  H01R43/18 ,  H01R43/24 ,  Y10T29/49171

Abstract: A dual orientation plug connector having a tab portion with first and second opposing exterior surfaces that are substantially identical, parallel and opposite each other. Each exterior surface may have a plurality of electrical contacts. A substantially u-shaped metallic band surrounds a portion of the periphery of the plug connector. A contact assembly having an upper contact carrier, intermediate conductive plate and lower contact carrier may be disposed within the tab portion of the plug connector. A circuit assembly may be disposed within a body portion of the plug connector and electrically coupled to the plurality of electrical contacts.

Abstract translation: 一种双向插头连接器，其具有带有第一和第二相对的外表面的突片部分，其基本相同，平行且彼此相对。 每个外表面可以具有多个电触点。 基本上U形的金属带围绕插头连接器的周边的一部分。 具有上接触载体，中间导电板和下接触载体的接触组件可以设置在插头连接器的突片部分内。 电路组件可以设置在插头连接器的主体部分内并电耦合到多个电触点。

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。

公开(公告)号：WO2016025106A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：PCT/US2015/039769

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SOOHOO, Eric T. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  KAMEI, Ibuki

IPC: H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/6477 ,  B29C45/14 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/665 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/6477 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: A high-speed electrical connector (100) employs a plurality of electrical contacts (120(1)..120(8)) held together by a dielectric frame (205). The contacts (120(1)..120(8)) are soldered a substrate (215) within the connector (100). A gasket (218) is compressed between the dielectric frame (205) and the substrate (215)and configured to block the flow of an overmold material between the dielectric frame (205) and the substrate (215) such that voids (250) are formed between the contacts (120(1)..120(8)). The dielectric frame (205) and the overmold (230) may be made from materials containing silica aerogel. The voids (250) and the aerogel materials result in reduced parasitic capacitance between the contacts (120(1)..120(8)) enabling higher data transfer speeds.

Abstract translation: 高速电连接器（100）采用通过电介质框架（205）保持在一起的多个电触点（120（1）... 120（8））。 触点（120（1）... 120（8））被焊接在连接器（100）内的衬底（215）上。 衬垫（218）在电介质框架（205）和衬底（215）之间被压缩并被构造成阻挡介电框架（205）和衬底（215）之间的包覆模制材料的流动，使得空隙（250）为 形成在触头（120（1）... 120（8））之间。 电介质框架（205）和包覆模制件（230）可以由含有二氧化硅气凝胶的材料制成。 空隙（250）和气凝胶材料导致触点（120（1）... 120（8））之间的寄生电容降低，从而实现更高的数据传输速度。

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：EP3151339A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-05

申请号：EP16185102.7

申请日：2016-08-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： ESMAEILI, Hani ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  KAMEI, Ibuki ,  WAGMAN, Daniel C. ,  GOLKO, Albert J. ,  AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  KASHANI, Mani Razaghi

IPC: H01R11/30 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/193

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  H01R11/30 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H01R13/193 ,  H01R13/22 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/5213

Abstract: This application relates to magnetically actuated electrical connectors. The electrical connectors includes movable magnetic elements that move in response to an externally applied magnetic field. In some embodiments, the electrical connectors includes recessed contacts that move from a recessed position to an engaged position in response to an externally applied magnetic field associated with an electronic device to which the connector is designed to be coupled. In some embodiments, the external magnetic field has a particular polarity pattern configured to draw contacts associated with a matching polarity pattern out of the recessed position.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及磁力驱动的电连接器。 电连接器包括响应于外部施加的磁场而移动的可移动的磁性元件。 在一些实施例中，电连接器包括响应于与连接器被设计为耦合到的电子设备相关联的外部施加的磁场，从凹陷位置移动到接合位置的凹入触点。 在一些实施例中，外部磁场具有特定的极性图案，其被配置为将与匹配极性图案相关联的触点拉出凹入位置。