公开(公告)号：WO2016007177A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-14

申请号：PCT/US2014/046422

申请日：2014-07-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： COHEN, Sawyer I. ,  SHUKLA, Ashutosh Y. ,  HUO, Edward S. ,  WITTENBERG, Michael Benjamin

IPC: H05K5/02

CPC classification number: H05K5/0221 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/0252 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H05K5/0013

Abstract: A system and method for retaining enclosure components of an electronic device that can experience a range of dynamic forces is disclosed. The electronic device includes a cover component and a housing component. The electronic device also contains a retention system that includes a spring clip and a compressible layer for retaining a portion of the cover component to the housing component. The retention system provides a variable retention force that resists the separation of the cover and housing components. If the electronic device experiences a force that is applied abruptly, such as in the case of an unintentional drop event, the variable retention force is high, increasing the retention between the cover and housing components. If the electronic device experiences a slower and gradual force, such as in the case of intentional disassembly, the variable retention force is low, allowing the disassembly of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于保持能够体验动态力范围的电子设备的外壳部件的系统和方法。 电子设备包括盖部件和壳体部件。 电子设备还包括保持系统，其包括弹簧夹和用于将盖部件的一部分保持在壳体部件上的可压缩层。 保持系统提供可变的保持力，抵抗盖和壳体部件的分离。 如果电子设备经受突然施加的力，例如在无意的跌落事件的情况下，可变的保持力很高，增加了盖和壳体部件之间的保持力。 如果电子设备经历较慢且逐渐的力，例如在故意拆卸的情况下，可变保持力低，允许拆卸电子设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2016039803A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2015/015127

申请日：2015-02-10

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： HILL, Matthew D. ,  KRASS, Derek C. ,  BUSTLE, Benjamin Shane ,  BROWNING, Lucy Elizabeth ,  WITTENBERG, Michael Benjamin ,  SMITH, James B. ,  SHUKLA, Ashutosh Y. ,  MYERS, Scott A.

IPC: H05K5/03

CPC classification number: H04M1/185 ,  H04M1/0283

Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于形成外壳的外壳和方法。 外壳可以由诸如铝的金属形成，并且还包括允许透射和接收电磁波的非金属部分。 非金属部分可以互锁到外壳，特别是与外壳内的区域相连，包括与非金属部分相比具有相对高的强度和刚度的第一材料。 联锁装置可以包括形成燕尾切口进入外壳以接纳非金属部分，钻入包围内部的孔或空腔，其包括内螺纹，以及插入第一材料中的杆以向非金属部分提供张力。 还公开了使用阳极氧化组装内部部件的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2016039787A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2014/066754

申请日：2014-11-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SHUKLA, Ashutosh Y. ,  CATER, Tyler B. ,  COHEN, Sawyer I. ,  HUO, Edward S. ,  PAKULA, David A. ,  BUSTLE, Benjamin Shane ,  SHAH, Dhaval N. ,  ZHANG, Yaocheng ,  KATIYAR, Vivek

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/48

CPC classification number: H01H13/704 ,  H01H2213/00 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: This application relates to various button related embodiments for use with a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a snap clip can be integrated with a button bracket to save space where two separate brackets would take up too much space in the portable electronic device. In other embodiments, a tactile switch can be waterproofed by welding a polymeric layer atop a tactile switch assembly. In this way water can be prevented from contacting moisture sensitive components of the tactile switch assembly. The weld joining the polymeric layer to the tactile switch can include at least one gap to trapped gas surrounding the tactile switch assembly to enter and exit during heat excursions caused by various operating and/or assembly operations.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及与便携式电子设备一起使用的各种按钮相关实施例。 在一些实施例中，卡扣夹可以与按钮支架集成，以节省空间，其中两个单独的支架将占据便携式电子装置中太多的空间。 在其他实施例中，触觉开关可以通过在触觉开关组件顶部焊接聚合物层来防水。 以这种方式，可以防止水与触觉开关组件的湿气敏感部件接触。 将聚合物层连接到触觉开关的焊接可以包括围绕触觉开关组件的被捕获的气体的至少一个间隙，以在由各种操作和/或组装操作引起的热偏移期间进入和离开。

公开(公告)号：WO2016036405A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：PCT/US2015/013557

申请日：2015-01-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： RAMMAH, Marwan ,  SHUKLA, Ashutosh Y. ,  PAKULA, David A. ,  KOLE, Jared M. ,  NYLAND, Eric N.

IPC: G03B15/03

CPC classification number: G03B15/05 ,  G03B2215/0567 ,  G03B2215/0592

Abstract: An electronic device having a lens and a lens retaining member is disclosed. The lens and the lens retaining member may both be molded in a single mold cavity. However, the lens includes a first material that is clear and translucent, while the lens retaining member includes a second material that is opaque. The lens retaining member may include an alignment such that the lens and lens retaining member, when secured to a flexible circuit, may self-align with a window. The window allows a light source to emit light while the lens retaining member blocks or reflects light. In another embodiment, a container having a first member and a second member may be positioned around a camera module. The container may act as an EMI shield for the camera module.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有透镜和透镜保持构件的电子设备。 透镜和透镜保持构件都可以模制在单个模腔中。 然而，透镜包括透明和半透明的第一材料，而透镜保持构件包括不透明的第二材料。 透镜保持构件可以包括对准，使得透镜和透镜保持构件当固定到柔性电路时可以与窗口自对准。 窗口允许光源发光，同时透镜保持构件阻挡或反射光。 在另一个实施例中，具有第一构件和第二构件的容器可以位于照相机模块周围。 容器可以用作相机模块的EMI屏蔽。

公开(公告)号：WO2016036396A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

申请号：PCT/US2014/065777

申请日：2014-11-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： HUO, Edward S. ,  ZHANG, Yaocheng ,  SHUKLA, Ashutosh Y. ,  PAKULA, David A. ,  HILL, Matthew D. ,  WITTENBERG, Michael Benjamin ,  MYERS, Scott A.

IPC: H01H1/22 ,  H01H73/04

CPC classification number: H04M1/236 ,  H01H23/164 ,  H01H2011/0087 ,  H01H2221/014 ,  H01H2221/016 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  H01H2229/048

Abstract: The embodiments discussed herein relate to electrical switches. Specifically, the embodiments include a pivoting switch that translates a rotational movement of a portion of the pivoting switch into a linear movement for toggling a button. The pivoting switch can include a pin that extends into a bracket in order to define and limit a rotational movement of the pivoting switch. The pivoting switch can further include a switch cavity that can force a knob of the button to move with the pivoting switch. The embodiments can further include an electrical switch having a welded cover plate. The welded cover plate can include arms that extend across and are welded to one or more surfaces of the electrical switch. The welded cover plate provides a more secure retaining mechanism for the electrical switch in order to reduce bending of certain portions of the electrical switch when the electrical switch is toggled.

Abstract translation: 这里讨论的实施例涉及电气开关。 具体地，实施例包括将枢转开关的一部分的旋转运动转换成用于切换按钮的线性运动的枢转开关。 枢转开关可以包括延伸到支架中的销，以便限定和限制枢转开关的旋转运动。 枢转开关还可以包括可以迫使按钮的旋钮随着枢转开关移动的开关腔。 实施例还可以包括具有焊接盖板的电开关。 焊接的盖板可以包括横跨并焊接到电气开关的一个或多个表面的臂。 焊接盖板为电气开关提供了更安全的保持机构，以便在电开关切换时减小电气开关的某些部分的弯曲。

公开(公告)号：WO2016032556A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：PCT/US2014/069693

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SMITH, James B. ,  STEPHENS, Gregory N. ,  SHIU, Boon W. ,  MALEK, Shayan ,  RAMMAH, Marwan ,  MYERS, Scott A. ,  SHUKLA, Ashutosh Y. ,  NYLAND, Eric N. ,  HILL, Matthew D. ,  WITTENBERG, Michael Benjamin ,  PHOUTHAVONG, Rasamy ,  BUSTLE, Benjamin Shane

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H01R11/01 ,  H01Q1/20 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H01R4/48

Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to connectors for antenna feed assemblies and display coupling components of a mobile device. The flexible connectors can be configured with a flexible spring connector component that couples a mobile device antenna to a main logic board of the mobile device within a housing of the mobile device such that the flexible connector can withstand a drop event, while at the same providing for an in-line inductance as part of an antenna-defined design requirement. The display of the mobile device can be coupled to a housing of the mobile device using a pin-screw arrangement that allows the display to controllably shift in the X-direction and the Y-direction, while only being purposefully constrained in the Z-direction (with reference to a 3 dimensional graph having X, Y, and Z axes). This configuration can prevent the display from being pulled out of alignment during a drop event.

Abstract translation: 本公开的主题涉及用于移动设备的天线馈送组件和显示器耦合部件的连接器。 柔性连接器可以配置有柔性弹簧连接器部件，该柔性弹簧连接器部件将移动设备天线耦合到移动设备的壳体内的移动设备的主逻辑板，使得柔性连接器能够承受跌落事件，同时在相同的提供 作为天线定义设计要求的一部分的串联电感。 移动装置的显示器可以使用销螺钉装置联接到移动装置的壳体，该销螺钉装置允许显示器在X方向和Y方向上可控地移动，同时仅在Z方向上被有目的地约束 （参考具有X，Y和Z轴的3维图）。 此配置可以防止在丢弃事件期间显示被拉出对齐。