Wristbands with magnetic coupling

    公开(公告)号:US11553766B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-17

    申请号:US16880673

    申请日:2020-05-21

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A wristband can comfortably secure an electronic device, such as a wristwatch or fitness/health tracking device, to a wrist of a user. The wristband can include a number of magnets that allow the wristband 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.

    Clasp mechanism for wrist-worn devices

    公开(公告)号:US11006705B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-18

    申请号:US15937714

    申请日:2018-03-27

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Clasp assemblies for bands (e.g., for watches) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a plurality of pivotally interconnected links, where respective links are releasably coupled to one another, and spring assemblies disposed between respective links impart biasing forces between the respective links. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a clasp body, a clasp cover, and a connecting arm pivotally coupled to the clasp body at a first end of the connecting arm, and pivotally coupled to the clasp cover at a second end of the connecting arm. The clasp assembly may include springs, magnets, elastomer members, and/or other mechanisms, components, or assemblies that impart a biasing force between the clasp body, the connecting arm, and/or the clasp cover.

    Attachment system for an electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10219591B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-05

    申请号:US15415761

    申请日:2017-01-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an attachment system for a consumer product and methods related to the manufacture thereof. In one aspect, an embodiment includes an attachment system including a band having an insert portion. The insert portion may include an aperture. The attachment system may further include a lug having a cavity and a friction element disposed at, and extending away from, an outer surface of the lug to define a protrusion. The attachment system may further include a pin and a retention member positioned within the cavity. The retention member may be configured to retain the pin within the aperture upon advancement of the pin past the retention member.

    ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170265607A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-21

    申请号:US15415761

    申请日:2017-01-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: A44C5/14 G04B37/1486

    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an attachment system for a consumer product and methods related to the manufacture thereof. In one aspect, an embodiment includes an attachment system including a band having an insert portion. The insert portion may include an aperture. The attachment system may further include a lug having a cavity and a friction element disposed at, and extending away from, an outer surface of the lug to define a protrusion. The attachment system may further include a pin and a retention member positioned within the cavity. The retention member may be configured to retain the pin within the aperture upon advancement of the pin past the retention member.

    CONSUMER PRODUCT ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS HAVING LOCKING OR EXPANSION CHARACTERISTICS
    10.
    发明申请
    CONSUMER PRODUCT ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS HAVING LOCKING OR EXPANSION CHARACTERISTICS 审中-公开
    具有锁定或扩展特性的消费者产品附件系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160037877A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14684180

    申请日:2015-04-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of a consumer product. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing include an expansion component 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产品的附接系统的锁定组件。 更具体地,本公开的实施例涉及被配置为从消费品的壳体插入和移除的附接单元。 附接单元和/或壳体包括膨胀部件或其它这样的锁定组件,其构造成将附接单元可释放地固定在壳体内。

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