公开(公告)号：WO2014018378A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：PCT/US2013/051146

申请日：2013-07-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： CHOINIERE, Paul ,  HANKEY, Evans ,  PILLIOD, Michael K. ,  RUSSELL-CLARKE, Peter N.

IPC: B29C70/06 ,  B29C45/00 ,  B29C45/76

CPC classification number: B29C70/06 ,  B29K2995/0026 ,  B32B17/04 ,  B32B2307/412 ,  Y10T428/2967

Abstract: A method for forming a relatively transparent fiber composite is disclosed. In one embodiment, the relatively transparent fiber composite can include glass fibers with a relatively low amount of iron oxide. In another embodiment, the transparent fiber composite can include a selected resin, a sizing and glass fibers where the index of refraction of the glass fibers, the sizing and the resin can be similar, within a tolerance amount. In yet another embodiment, the resin can be relatively clear and free from pigments and tints. In one embodiment, the glass fibers can be formed into a mat. In another embodiment, glass fibers can be chopped or milled and a relatively transparent part can be formed through injection molding.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种形成相对透明的纤维复合材料的方法。 在一个实施方案中，相对透明的纤维复合材料可以包括具有相对低量的氧化铁的玻璃纤维。 在另一个实施方案中，透明纤维复合材料可以包括选定的树脂，尺寸和玻璃纤维，其中玻璃纤维的折射率，上浆和树脂可以相似。 在另一个实施方案中，树脂可以相对清澈且没有颜料和色素。 在一个实施例中，玻璃纤维可以形成垫子。 在另一个实施例中，玻璃纤维可以被切碎或研磨，并且可以通过注射成型形成相对透明的部分。

公开(公告)号：EP2807125B1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-06

申请号：EP13703214.0

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： RUSSELL-CLARKE, Peter ,  PILLIOD, Michael K. ,  IVE, Johnathan P.

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  B24B7/24 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02 ,  C03B23/24 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045

公开(公告)号：EP2807125A2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-03

申请号：EP13703214.0

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： RUSSELL-CLARKE, Peter ,  PILLIOD, Michael K. ,  IVE, Johnathan P.

IPC: C03B23/203 ,  C03B23/24 ,  H04M1/02

Abstract: An electronic device may have a glass housing structures. The glass housing structures may be used to cover a display and other internal electronic device components. The glass housing structure may have multiple glass pieces that are joined using a glass fusing process. A peripheral glass member may be fused along the edge of a planar glass member to enhance the thickness of the edge. A rounded edge feature may be formed by machining the thickened edge. Raised fused glass features may surround openings in the planar glass member. Multiple planar glass members may be fused together to form a five-sided box in which electronic components may be mounted. Raised support structure ribs may be formed by fusing glass structures to a planar glass member. Opaque masking material and colored glass may be used to create portions of the glass housing structures that hide internal device components from view.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有玻璃外壳结构。 玻璃外壳结构可用于覆盖显示器和其它内部电子设备部件。 玻璃外壳结构可以具有使用玻璃熔合工艺连接的多个玻璃片。 周边玻璃构件可以沿着平面玻璃构件的边缘熔合以增强边缘的厚度。 可以通过加工加厚边缘来形成圆形边缘特征。 凸起的熔融玻璃特征可以围绕平面玻璃构件中的开口。 多个平面玻璃构件可以熔合在一起以形成可以安装电子部件的五边盒。 可以通过将玻璃结构融合到平面玻璃构件来形成凸起的支撑结构肋。 可以使用不透明掩模材料和有色玻璃来产生隐藏内部装置部件的玻璃外壳结构的部分。

公开(公告)号：EP2859409A2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-15

申请号：EP13730717.9

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： PILLIOD, Michael K. ,  RUSSELL-CLARKE, Peter N. ,  WEBER, Douglas J.

IPC: G03B17/02 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G03B17/02 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  H04M1/0264 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2256

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for windows integration with cover glass and for processing cover glass to provide windows for electronic devices are disclosed. Transparent windows such as a transparent camera window, a transparent illuminator window and/or a transparent display window can be integrated into the cover glass. The apparatus, systems and methods are especially suitable for cover glasses, or displays (e.g., LCD displays), assembled in small form factor electronic devices such as handheld electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones, media players, personal digital assistants, remote controls, etc.). The apparatus, systems and methods can also be used for cover glasses or displays for other relatively larger form factor electronic devices (e.g., portable computers, tablet computers, displays, monitors, televisions, etc.).

公开(公告)号：WO2015130494A2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：PCT/US2015/015944

申请日：2015-02-13

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： QIAN, Amy ,  SUNSHINE, Daniel D. ,  FRANKLIN, Jeremy C. ,  PILLIOD, Michael K.

IPC: B32B17/04

CPC classification number: G06F1/1643 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B17/06 ,  B32B17/067 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B2262/101 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  B32B2457/208 ,  C03C21/00 ,  G02F2001/133331 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H05K5/03 ,  Y10T428/24967

Abstract: A transparent article, such as a transparent cover, for use as a cover glass for an electronic device, as well as methods for producing transparent articles, are disclosed. The transparent article can form a part of a housing of the portable electronic device and can provide an outer surface for a portion of the housing. The transparent article can be provided over a display of portable electronic device to provide a protective outer cover over the display. In one embodiment, the transparent article can be formed with a laminate structure. In another embodiment, the transparent article can be formed with a ribbed structure. In still another embodiment, a sapphire coating can be deposited on the transparent article to improve it strength. Advantageously, the transparent article is able to be not only thin and lightweight but also provide sufficient stiffness for use as a cover glass.

Abstract translation: 公开了用作电子设备的玻璃罩的透明物品，例如透明罩，以及制造透明物品的方法。 透明制品可以形成便携式电子装置的壳体的一部分，并且可以为壳体的一部分提供外表面。 透明物品可以设置在便携式电子设备的显示器上，以在显示器上提供保护性外盖。 在一个实施例中，透明制品可以用层压结构形成。 在另一个实施例中，透明制品可以形成为肋状结构。 在又一个实施例中，蓝宝石涂层可以沉积在透明制品上以提高其强度。 有利地，透明制品不仅可以是薄而轻的，而且可以提供足够的硬度以用作遮盖玻璃。

公开(公告)号：WO2014200770A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/040827

申请日：2014-06-04

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher D. ,  BROWNING, Lucy E. ,  PILLIOD, Michael K. ,  WANIUK, Theodore A.

IPC: C22C32/00 ,  C22C5/02

CPC classification number: B22F7/008 ,  B22F1/02 ,  B22F1/025 ,  B22F7/002 ,  C22C1/101 ,  C22C1/1084 ,  C22C26/00 ,  C22C29/005 ,  C22C29/08 ,  C22C29/12 ,  C22C32/00 ,  C22C32/0021 ,  C22C32/0052 ,  C22C32/0068 ,  G04B37/22 ,  Y10T428/12153

Abstract: A metal matrix composite using as one of the components a precious metal is described. In one embodiment, the precious metal takes the form of gold and the metal matrix composite has a gold mass fraction in accordance with 18 k. The metal matrix composite can be formed by blending a precious metal ( e.g. , gold) powder and a ceramic powder, forming a mixture that is then compressed within a die having a near net shape of the metal matrix composite. The compressed mixture in the die is then heated to sinter the precious metal and ceramic powder. Other techniques for forming the precious metal matrix composite using HIP, and a diamond powder are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用贵金属作为组分之一的金属基质复合材料。 在一个实施方案中，贵金属采取金的形式，并且金属基质复合物具有根据18k的金质量分数。 金属基复合材料可以通过将贵金属（例如金）粉末和陶瓷粉末混合形成混合物，然后在具有金属基质复合材料的近净形状的模具内被压缩而形成。 然后将模具中的压缩混合物加热以烧结贵金属和陶瓷粉末。 还公开了使用HIP形成贵金属基质复合材料的其它技术和金刚石粉末。

公开(公告)号：WO2014042839A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2013/056041

申请日：2013-08-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： RUSSELL-CLARKE, Peter N. ,  PILLIOD, Michael K.

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/22

CPC classification number: B29C39/22 ,  B29C35/02 ,  B29C39/10 ,  H01Q1/40 ,  Y10T29/49993

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a compound part comprises preparing a cavity in a receiving part, selecting a resin for application in the receiving part, applying the resin into the cavity, curing the applied resin, and simultaneously finishing the receiving part and the cured resin.

Abstract translation: 一种复合部件的制造方法，其特征在于，在容纳部中形成空腔，在所述容纳部中选择树脂，将所述树脂加入到所述空腔内，使所施加的树脂固化，同时对所述接收部和所述固化树脂进行精加工。

公开(公告)号：WO2013184623A2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2013/043997

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： PILLIOD, Michael K. ,  RUSSELL-CLARKE, Peter N. ,  WEBER, Douglas J.

IPC: H04N1/024

CPC classification number: G03B17/02 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  H04M1/0264 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/2256

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for windows integration with cover glass and for processing cover glass to provide windows for electronic devices are disclosed. Transparent windows such as a transparent camera window, a transparent illuminator window and/or a transparent display window can be integrated into the cover glass. The apparatus, systems and methods are especially suitable for cover glasses, or displays (e.g., LCD displays), assembled in small form factor electronic devices such as handheld electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones, media players, personal digital assistants, remote controls, etc.). The apparatus, systems and methods can also be used for cover glasses or displays for other relatively larger form factor electronic devices (e.g., portable computers, tablet computers, displays, monitors, televisions, etc.).

Abstract translation: 公开了用于与盖玻璃一体化的窗户的装置，系统和方法以及用于处理玻璃盖以提供电子设备的窗口。 诸如透明相机窗口，透明照明器窗口和/或透明显示窗口的透明窗口可以集成到盖玻璃中。 该装置，系统和方法特别适用于组装在诸如手持电子设备（例如，移动电话，媒体播放器，个人数字助理，遥控器等）的小尺寸电子设备中的盖玻璃或显示器（例如，LCD显示器） 等等。）。 该装置，系统和方法还可以用于其它相对较大形状因子的电子设备（例如，便携式计算机，平板计算机，显示器，监视器，电视机等）的盖玻璃或显示器。

公开(公告)号：WO2013112433A2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-01

申请号：PCT/US2013/022464

申请日：2013-01-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： RUSSELL-CLARKE, Peter ,  PILLIOD, Michael K. ,  IVE, Johnathan P.

IPC: C03B23/203

CPC classification number: H05K5/0004 ,  B24B7/241 ,  B24B7/242 ,  C03B23/245 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M1/0268 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/0234

Abstract: An electronic device may have a glass housing structures. The glass housing structures may be used to cover a display and other internal electronic device components. The glass housing structure may have multiple glass pieces that are joined using a glass fusing process. A peripheral glass member may be fused along the edge of a planar glass member to enhance the thickness of the edge. A rounded edge feature may be formed by machining the thickened edge. Raised fused glass features may surround openings in the planar glass member. Multiple planar glass members may be fused together to form a five-sided box in which electronic components may be mounted. Raised support structure ribs may be formed by fusing glass structures to a planar glass member. Opaque masking material and colored glass may be used to create portions of the glass housing structures that hide internal device components from view.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有玻璃外壳结构。 玻璃外壳结构可以用于覆盖显示器和其他内部电子设备组件。 玻璃外壳结构可以具有多个使用玻璃熔合工艺接合的玻璃片。 周边玻璃构件可沿平面玻璃构件的边缘融合以增强边缘的厚度。 可以通过加工加厚边缘来形成圆角边缘特征。 凸起的熔融玻璃特征可以围绕平面玻璃构件中的开口。 多个平面玻璃构件可以熔合在一起以形成其中可以安装电子组件的五面箱。 凸起的支撑结构肋可以通过将玻璃结构熔合到平面玻璃构件而形成。 不透明的遮蔽材料和彩色玻璃可用于形成玻璃外壳结构的一部分，以将内部设备部件隐藏起来。