公开(公告)号：WO2016025346A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：PCT/US2015/044391

申请日：2015-08-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： PERKINS, Ryan C. ,  DEY, Stephen E. ,  YABE, Osamu ,  CHEN, Hsiang Hung ,  WEBB, Michael J.

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A44B11/25 ,  A44B11/26 ,  G04B37/14

CPC classification number: A44C5/14 ,  A44B11/2596 ,  A44B11/263 ,  A44C5/147 ,  A44C5/2085 ,  A44D2203/00 ,  G04B37/1486

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system (196) of an electronic device (10). More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit (12) that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing (14),of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing includes a catch member or other such locking assembly configured to relaseably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了一种用于电子设备（10）的附接系统（196）的锁定组件。 更具体地，本公开的实施例涉及被配置为从消费品的壳体（14）插入和移除的附接单元（12）。 附接单元和/或壳体包括捕获构件或其它这样的锁定组件，其被配置为相对地将附接单元固定在壳体内。

公开(公告)号：WO2016025343A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：PCT/US2015/044385

申请日：2015-08-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： DE IULIIS, Daniele ,  WANG, Erik L. ,  WEBB, Michael J.

IPC: A44C5/10 ,  A44C5/24 ,  B23P13/00

CPC classification number: A44C5/0007 ,  A44C5/107 ,  A44C5/24 ,  A45F5/00 ,  A45F2005/008 ,  G04B37/1486

Abstract: A wrist band (13) for attaching a portable electronic device (11) to a user includes articulating segments (14) which may be releasably connected so as to provide the user the capability of sizing the wristband by adding or removing links as desired. A clasp (16, 100) is also disclosed for securing the wristband (13) to a user. A manufacturing device (77) and method are disclosed for machining complex surfaces on the segments (14) and clasp (16, 100).

Abstract translation: 用于将便携式电子设备（11）附接到使用者的腕带（13）包括可释放地连接的关节节段（14），以便通过根据需要添加或移除链接来向用户提供调整腕带尺寸的能力。 还公开了一种用于将腕带（13）固定到使用者的扣环（16,100）。 公开了一种制造装置（77）和方法，用于加工段（14）和扣环（16,100）上的复杂表面。

公开(公告)号：WO2016025118A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：PCT/US2015/040692

申请日：2015-07-16

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： PERKINS, Ryan C. ,  HOBSON, Phillip M. ,  WEBB, Michael J.

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A44B11/25 ,  A44B11/26 ,  G04B37/14

CPC classification number: A44B17/0011 ,  A44B11/2596 ,  A44B11/263 ,  A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/147 ,  A44C5/2085 ,  F16B2/005 ,  F16B2/04 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/14 ,  F16B17/00 ,  G04B37/1486 ,  Y10T403/602

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module (102) and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product (104). The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了可移除模块（102）和用于消费品（104）的附接系统的壳体。 可拆卸模块包括锁定机构，该锁定机构包括具有基本平坦的顶部表面的第一部分和包括基本上非平面的底部表面的第二部分。 第一部分和第二部分联接在一起。 锁定机构还包括联接在第一部分和第二部分之间的第一弹簧机构。 第一弹簧机构使第一部分偏离第二部分。 锁定机构还包括第二弹簧机构。 第二弹簧机构使得第一部分的基本平坦的顶表面相对于可拆卸模块基本上平齐地偏置，并且还使得第二部分的基本上非平面的底部表面相对于可移除模块被偏置自如。

公开(公告)号：WO2016025347A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：PCT/US2015/044392

申请日：2015-08-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： PERKINS, Ryan C. ,  CHEN, Hsiang Hung ,  HATANAKA, Motohide ,  WEBB, Michael J.

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A44B11/25 ,  A44B11/26 ,  G04B37/14

CPC classification number: A44C5/14 ,  A44B11/2596 ,  A44B11/263 ,  A44C5/147 ,  A44C5/2085 ,  A44D2203/00 ,  G04B37/1486

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly (196) for an attachment system of a consumer product (10). More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit (12) that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing (14) of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing include an expansion component (102) or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了一种用于消费品（10）的附接系统的锁定组件（196）。 更具体地，本公开的实施例涉及被配置为从消费品的壳体（14）插入和移除的附接单元（12）。 附接单元和/或壳体包括膨胀部件（102）或其它这样的锁定组件，其被构造成将附接单元可释放地固定在壳体内。

公开(公告)号：WO2014039110A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：PCT/US2013/037233

申请日：2013-04-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SOOHOO, Eric T. ,  COLAHAN, Ian P. ,  WEBB, Michael J. ,  JOL, Eric S. ,  THOMPSON, Paul J.

IPC: H01R13/64

CPC classification number: H01R23/00 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/73 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H04M1/04

Abstract: Disclosed are plug connector assemblies having external contacts formed on only one surface of a connector body of the assembly. In some embodiments, the connector body includes a plastic tip integrally formed within a ground ring that is otherwise made from metal. Additionally, in some embodiments, the plug connector has a base portion with feet on opposing sides of the plug that each includes a hole that can be used to attach the plug connector to an encasing or other structure of a base electronic device it is incorporated into. In some embodiments, the plug connector extends upwardly away from the base at a predetermined angle such that the contacts are located on the side of the plug connector that forms an acute angle with the base.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有形成在组件的连接器主体的仅一个表面上的外部触点的插头连接器组件。 在一些实施例中，连接器主体包括整体地形成在另外由金属制成的接地环内的塑料端子。 此外，在一些实施例中，插头连接器具有底座部分，脚部位于插头的相对侧上，每个底座部分均包括孔，该孔可用于将插头连接器连接到其并入的基座电子设备的封装或其他结构 。 在一些实施例中，插头连接器以预定角度向上远离基座延伸，使得触头位于与基座形成锐角的插头连接器的侧面上。

公开(公告)号：WO2014042697A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2013/034484

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： WEBB, Michael J. ,  COLAHAN, Ian P. ,  THOMPSON, Paul J.

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1683 ,  F16C11/12 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/6315 ,  H01R33/975 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H04M1/04

Abstract: Docking stations having a connector with a compliant mount to provide improved durability and flexibility are provided herein. The compliant mount may couple a connector to a base of a docking station and may include at least a first and second flexure disposed therebetween. The first and second flexure may be configured to have flexural movement in along transverse direction so that, in combination, the flexural movement pivots the connector about a virtual pivot point a distance away from the flexures. The first and second flexures may be configured to project the virtual pivot point to a location on the connector where the connector protrudes from an opening in a docking housing, thereby minimizing the clearance required between the connector and docking housing, while providing controlled movement of the connector relative the dock.

Abstract translation: 具有带柔性安装座的连接器以提供改进的耐久性和柔性的对接站在这里提供。 柔性安装件可以将连接器连接到对接站的底座，并且可以包括设置在其间的至少第一和第二挠曲件。 第一和第二挠曲可以被配置为沿着横向方向具有弯曲运动，使得组合地，弯曲运动使连接器围绕虚拟枢轴点远离弯曲部一点距离。 第一和第二挠曲可以被配置为将虚拟枢轴点投影到连接器上的位置，其中连接器从对接壳体中的开口突出，从而最小化连接器和对接壳体之间所需的间隙，同时提供控制的移动 连接器相对于坞站。

公开(公告)号：WO2013177089A3

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：PCT/US2013/041913

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： STANLEY, Craig M. ,  STIEHL, Kurt R. ,  WEBB, Michael J.

IPC: H01H9/02 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H05K3/28 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: An accessory may be provided with a button controller (22) having a microphone and switches (40). Plastic structures (38) for the accessory may be formed by injection molding. Plastic structures may be molded around a printed circuit (56) and wiring. The wiring may have a plastic jacket. The molded plastic structures may bond with the plastic jacket to retain the wiring. The molded plastic structures may be molded directly to the printed circuit board. Protrusions on the molded plastic structures may mate with openings in a metal clip (36). Housing structures may be mounted to the metal clip. The metal clip may be provided with a spring (48) to short the metal clip to a trace on the printed circuit. The metal clip may also have a portion that receives electrostatic charge during electrostatic discharge events and that discharges the charge through the spring to the trace on the printed circuit.

公开(公告)号：EP3918947A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-08

申请号：EP21185157.1

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： PERKINS, Ryan C. ,  HOBSON, Philip M. ,  WEBB, Michael J.

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A44B11/25 ,  A44B11/26 ,  G04B37/14

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module (102) and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product (104). The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

公开(公告)号：EP2984961A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-17

申请号：EP15180630.4

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： PERKINS, Ryan C. ,  HOBSON, Philip M. ,  WEBB, Michael J.

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A44B11/25 ,  A44B11/26 ,  G04B37/14

CPC classification number: A44B17/0011 ,  A44B11/2596 ,  A44B11/263 ,  A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/147 ,  A44C5/2085 ,  F16B2/005 ,  F16B2/04 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/14 ,  F16B17/00 ,  G04B37/1486 ,  Y10T403/602

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module (102) and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product (104). The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了可移除模块（102）和用于消费品（104）的附接系统的壳体。 可拆卸模块包括锁定机构，该锁定机构包括具有基本平坦的顶表面的第一部分和包括基本上非平面的底表面的第二部分。 第一部分和第二部分联接在一起。 锁定机构还包括联接在第一部分和第二部分之间的第一弹簧机构。 第一弹簧机构使第一部分偏离第二部分。 锁定机构还包括第二弹簧机构。 第二弹簧机构使得第一部分的基本上平坦的顶表面相对于可移除模块基本上平齐地偏置，并且还使得第二部分的基本上非平面的底表面相对于可移除模块被偏置自如。