公开(公告)号：WO2020237098A1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-26

申请号：PCT/US2020/034092

申请日：2020-05-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MOUSTAFA, Zaki ,  JI, Qigen ,  MCLAIN, Caitlin M. ,  MCCOY, Clayton J. ,  ZHU, Hao ,  CHEN, Hsiang Hung ,  DEY, Stephen E.

IPC: A44C5/20 ,  A44C5/00

Abstract: A wristband (108) can comfortably secure an electronic device (100), such as a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device, to a wrist (2) of a user. The wristband (108) can include a number of magnets that allow the wristband (108) to be magnetically coupled to itself when folded over or when separate band portions are overlapping. The magnets can include a polymer mixed with a magnetic material to provide magnetic properties and flexibility. The magnets can be joined together by a continuous support structure that extends through opposing pairs of the magnets. The support structure can provide substantial and ability as well as tensile strength. The magnets and the support structure can be surrounded by a flexible cover to protect the components within.

公开(公告)号：WO2020214508A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：PCT/US2020/027782

申请日：2020-04-10

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MASSE, Zebinah P. ,  MCCOY, Clayton J. ,  LUI, Timothy S. ,  YABE, Osamu ,  STEVENSON, Benjamin A. ,  CHEN, Hsiang Hung

IPC: A44C11/00 ,  A44C5/18 ,  A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/02 ,  A44C5/00

Abstract: A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.