公开(公告)号：WO2016081072A2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2015/053026

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： KWAN, Hilbert T. ,  BUJTOR, Howard E. ,  JAYANATHAN, Stephen V. ,  FARAHANI, Houtan R. ,  BRUNI, Christopher ,  SHI, Ming Kun ,  TIAN, Qi ,  ZHANG, Jing ,  METTLER, Jason O. ,  ROBINSON, Kevin M. ,  WU, Hsinhan ,  SPRIGGS, Katherine J. ,  CORBET, Lindsay D. ,  TAN, You Fu ,  GUTERMAN, Jerzy S. ,  SWEET, Edward T. ,  CROSBY, Justin D. ,  BOOTHE, Daniel K. ,  MILLER, Ari P. ,  CAMPOS, Fabio T. ,  REID, Nicholas I. ,  BLUM, Matthew W. ,  ANDRE, Bart K. ,  LIN, Wey-Jiun ,  POSNER, Bryan W. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  SILVANTO, Mikael M. ,  HENDREN, Keith J. ,  ZERCOE, Bradford J. ,  LEONG, Craig C. ,  BROCK, John M. ,  LA, Thai Quoc

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1688 ,  G06F1/1656

Abstract: A portable electronic device having several features is disclosed. The device can include a retention member that retains flexible circuits extending from a top portion to a bottom portion of the device, thereby allowing some components to be moved from a top portion of the device to a bottom portion. The device may include a cover plate can be secured with a display in the top portion to cover the retention member and other internal components. The device can include an omni-directional port designed to receive a connector different orientations and provide power to the device. The device can include a flexible keyboard having butterfly keycaps. The device can include an array of openings for an audio driver, with some of the array including through holes and blind holes. The device can also include a touch pad having a force feedback sensor and a haptic device.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有若干特征的便携式电子设备。 该装置可以包括保持构件，该保持构件保持从装置的顶部延伸到底部的柔性电路，从而允许一些组件从装置的顶部移动到底部。 该装置可以包括可以用顶部中的显示器固定盖板以覆盖保持构件和其他内部部件。 该设备可以包括一个全向端口，用于接收不同方向的连接器并为设备供电。 该设备可以包括具有蝴蝶键帽的柔性键盘。 该设备可以包括用于音频驱动器的开口阵列，其中一些阵列包括通孔和盲孔。 该设备还可以包括具有力反馈传感器和触觉设备的触摸板。

公开(公告)号：EP3292458A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-14

申请号：EP16790031.5

申请日：2016-05-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： SILVANTO, Mikael M. ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  GARELLI, Adam T. ,  LANCASTER-LAROCQUE, Simon Regis Louis ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  KONONIUK, Jacob S. ,  LOCKWOOD, Robert J. ,  POSNER, Bryan W. ,  KEELER, Kevin M. ,  BERG, Bruce E. ,  KUO, Yi-Chen ,  ROBINSON, Kevin M. ,  FARAHANI, Houtan R.

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1683 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1681

Abstract: Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cable assemblies can also include a hinged cover that can be pivoted to close a gap between two hinged sections of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：EP4086499A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-09

申请号：EP22166863.5

申请日：2022-04-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  ROBINSON, Kevin M. ,  PISTOR, Christoph M. ,  HOOSHMAND, Mehrdad ,  TRIVETT, Simon J. ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  LAURENT, Kristopher P. ,  NARAJOWSKI, David H. ,  JAYANATHAN, Stephen V. ,  DEFOREST, Laura M.

IPC: F16M11/20 ,  F16M11/04 ,  F16M11/24 ,  F16M11/10

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

公开(公告)号：EP4075046A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-19

申请号：EP22166861.9

申请日：2022-04-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  ROBINSON, Kevin M. ,  PISTOR, Christoph M. ,  HOOSHMAND, Mehrdad ,  TRIVETT, Simon J. ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  LAURENT, Kristopher P. ,  NARAJOWSKI, David H. ,  JAYANATHAN, Stephen V. ,  DEFOREST, Laura M.

IPC: F16M11/20 ,  F16M11/04 ,  F16M11/24 ,  F16M11/10

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

公开(公告)号：EP3688557A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-05

申请号：EP18786625.6

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： SILVANTO, Mikael M. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  LANCASTER-LAROCQUE, Simon R. ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  THEOBALD, Matthew S. ,  RAFF, John ,  LOCKWOOD, Robert J. ,  MILLER, Ari P. ,  ROBINSON, Kevin M. ,  FARAHANI, Houtan R. ,  FERRETTI, Francesco ,  KIM, Genie ,  BIR, Karan ,  TRIVETT, Simon J. ,  HENDREN, Keith J. ,  DEOL, Gurshan ,  CLARKE, Antonio ,  SATHYAMURTHY, Prabhu ,  COUNTS, William A.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  B32B38/00 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/00

公开(公告)号：EP4089311A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-16

申请号：EP22166865.0

申请日：2022-04-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  PISTOR, Christoph M. ,  HOOSHMAND, Mehrdad ,  TRIVETT, Simon J. ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  LAURENT, Kristopher P. ,  NARAJOWSKI, David H. ,  JAYANATHAN, Stephen V. ,  DEFOREST, Laura M. ,  ROBINSON, Kevin M.

IPC: F16M11/20 ,  F16M11/04 ,  F16M11/24 ,  F16M11/10 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

公开(公告)号：EP3579079A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-11

申请号：EP19182079.4

申请日：2016-05-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： SILVANTO, Mikael M. ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  GARELLI, Adam T. ,  LANCASTER-LAROCQUE, Simon Regis Louis ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  KONONIUK, Jacob S. ,  LOCKWOOD, Robert J. ,  POSNER, Bryan W. ,  KEELER, Kevin M. ,  KUO, Yi-Chen ,  ROBINSON, Kevin M. ,  FARAHANI, Houtan R. ,  BERG, Bruce E.

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cable assemblies can also include a hinged cover that can be pivoted to close a gap between two hinged sections of the electronic device.