公开(公告)号：US09954318B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14845113

申请日：2015-09-03

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jae Hwang Lee ,  James M. Jeon ,  Mahmoud R. Amini

IPC: H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/659 ,  H01R27/02

CPC classification number: H01R13/659 ,  H01R27/02

Abstract: Combined connector receptacles that provide isolation between individual connector receptacles and have structures arranged to reduce or eliminate damage to through-hole contact portions during insertion of the combined connector into a board.

公开(公告)号：US09799995B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US15274241

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Rui Zhou ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Daren L. Rimando

IPC: H01R13/659 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/659 ,  H01R12/712 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6586 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Combined connector receptacles, examples of which provide an upper housing having openings for tongues on each of two lower housings to simplify alignment of the tongues to a device enclosure, and inner shields around the lower housings and an outer shield around the upper housing and lower housings to provide isolation.

公开(公告)号：US09778705B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15256470

申请日：2016-09-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hani Esmaeili ,  Oliver Ross ,  Brett Degner ,  Daniel Wagman ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Ibuki Kamei ,  Mahmoud R. Amini

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  G06F2200/1634 ,  H01R13/2407 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: An accessory device comprising: an enclosure; one or more electrical components positioned within or attached to the enclosure; an attachment feature connected to the enclosure and configured to magnetically couple the accessory device with the electronic device, the attachment feature comprising: an exterior surface; a corresponding plurality of openings formed through the exterior surface; a plurality of movable contacts corresponding in number to the plurality of openings, each movable contact extending out of one of the plurality of openings; one or more biasing members operatively coupled to the plurality of movable contacts to bias the contacts such that a contacting portion of each contact protrudes beyond the exterior surface of the attachment feature through its respective opening; and an alignment feature comprising at least one magnet positioned adjacent to the plurality of openings.

公开(公告)号：US20170133787A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15260239

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Mani Razaghi Kashani ,  Peter J. Cameron

IPC: H01R13/56 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R43/20

CPC classification number: H01R13/56 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/5845 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R43/24 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Connectors that are able to withstand force and are easy to manufacture. The connectors may include connecting portions that may move relative to other portions of the connectors to absorb force. The connectors may be designed to partially break in order to protect devices that may be connected to. The connectors may be further designed to break in a controlled manner to prevent springs or other components that may be under compression from being dislodged from the connectors.

公开(公告)号：US20170054257A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15253649

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Ruenjou Lu ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Jonathan M. Zweig ,  David C. Breece, III

IPC: H01R24/58 ,  G06F13/20 ,  G06F13/40 ,  G06F13/10

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  G06F13/102 ,  G06F13/20 ,  G06F13/4068 ,  G06F16/60 ,  H01R24/86 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for selectively communicating data and audio over a limited-size audio plug. A host device determines whether an audio accessory or a data communicating accessory is plugged therein via a signal, or lack thereof, communicated to the host device via the audio plug of the accessory. The host device then either communicates audio or data over the audio plug contacts that are typically used only for audio communication based on whether its connected to an audio accessory or data communicating accessory. An audio plug may also include a split-ring contact where multiple, independent contacts are formed in place of a single tip, ring, or sleeve contact. The split-ring contact may be used for communicating audio and/or data.

Abstract translation: 用于通过有限尺寸的音频插头选择性地传送数据和音频的方法，系统和装置。 主机设备经由附件的音频插头确定通过信号或其缺少将音频附件或数据通信附件插入到主机设备。 然后，主机设备通过音频插头联系人传送音频或数据，该音频或数据通常仅基于音频通信连接到音频附件或数据通信附件而仅用于音频通信。 音频插头还可以包括开环接触，其中形成多个独立接触件来代替单个尖端，环形或套筒接触。 分离环接触可用于传送音频和/或数据。

公开(公告)号：US20170033518A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-02

申请号：US15223486

申请日：2016-07-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： William P. Cornelius ,  Mahmoud R. Amini

IPC: H01R24/60

CPC classification number: H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/6485

Abstract: Connector receptacle tongues having contacts arranged to disconnect from corresponding contacts in a connector insert in such a way that undesirable current pathways that may damage electrical components associated with the connector receptacle are avoided.

Abstract translation: 连接器插座舌片具有布置成与连接器插入件中的相应触点断开的触点，以避免可能损坏与连接器插座相关联的电气部件的不期望的电流通路。

公开(公告)号：US09431772B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14578290

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Chia Chi Wu

IPC: H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6597 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Connector systems that may include improved locking and retention features. One example includes a connector plug having an opening to accept an end of a wide portion of a connector receptacle tongue. Another connector plug may include top and bottom rails for holding a wide portion of a connector receptacle tongue. The locking and retention features may provide a large locking force. Further examples may accordingly provide unlocking features.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统可能包括改进的锁定和保留功能。 一个示例包括具有开口的连接器插头，以接收连接器插座舌片的宽部分的一端。 另一个连接器插头可以包括顶部和底部导轨，用于保持连接器插座舌片的宽部分。 锁定和保持特征可以提供大的锁定力。 因此，其他示例可以提供解锁特征。

公开(公告)号：US20150340783A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-26

申请号：US14641353

申请日：2015-03-07

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jae Hwang Lee ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao ,  Nathan N. Ng

IPC: H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R24/66

CPC classification number: H01R12/71 ,  H01R9/096 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/724 ,  H01R13/04 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: Connecting structures to mechanically connect to a connector receptacle tongue and a printed circuit board and to electrically connect contacts on the connector receptacle tongue to traces on the printed circuit board. One example may provide an interposer having a housing and a plurality of contacts to connect a vertical tongue to a horizontal printed circuit board. The contacts may have a side or tongue connecting portion extending beyond a side of the housing and a bottom or board contacting portion extending beyond a bottom of the housing. The contacts may form a ninety-degree bend. A shield may at least substantially surround a vertical side of the housing.

Abstract translation: 连接结构机械连接到连接器插座舌头和印刷电路板，并将连接器插座舌上的触点电连接到印刷电路板上的迹线。 一个示例可以提供具有壳体和多个触点的插入器，以将垂直舌头连接到水平印刷电路板。 接触件可以具有延伸超过壳体的侧面的侧面或舌部连接部分以及延伸超过壳体的底部的底部或板接触部分。 触点可能形成九十度弯曲。 屏蔽件可以至少基本上围绕壳体的垂直侧。

公开(公告)号：US20150131245A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14466899

申请日：2014-08-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao ,  Dennis R. Pyper

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H05K3/00 ,  H05K3/06 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/10

CPC classification number: H05K1/0296 ,  B23C3/12 ,  B23C5/04 ,  B23C5/12 ,  B23C2210/086 ,  B23C2210/088 ,  B23C2210/244 ,  B23C2220/16 ,  B23C2226/27 ,  H01R13/6473 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H05K1/0227 ,  H05K1/025 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K3/0044 ,  H05K3/06 ,  H05K3/10 ,  H05K3/108 ,  H05K3/243 ,  H05K3/244 ,  H05K2201/09027 ,  H05K2201/09081 ,  H05K2201/09154 ,  H05K2201/09354 ,  H05K2201/09445 ,  H05K2203/1469

Abstract: Connector inserts and other structures that have a high signal integrity and low insertion loss, are reliable, and are readily manufactured. One example may provide a connector insert formed primarily using a printed circuit board. Contacts on the connector insert may be akin to contacts on a printed circuit board and they may connect to traces having matched impedances on the printed circuit board in order to improve signal integrity and reduce insertion loss. The printed circuit board may be manufactured in a manner for increased reliability. Plating, solder block, and other manufacturing steps that are native to printed circuit board manufacturing may be employed to improve manufacturability. Specialized tools that may provide a chamfered edge on the connector inserts may be employed.

Abstract translation: 具有高信号完整性和低插入损耗的连接器插件和其他结构是可靠的，并且容易制造。 一个示例可以提供主要使用印刷电路板形成的连接器插件。 连接器插入件上的触点可以类似于印刷电路板上的触点，并且它们可以连接到在印刷电路板上具有匹配阻抗的迹线，以便改善信号完整性并减少插入损耗。 可以以增加可靠性的方式制造印刷电路板。 可以采用印刷电路板制造中的电镀，焊料块和其他制造步骤来提高可制造性。 可以使用可能在连接器插入件上提供倒角边缘的专用工具。

公开(公告)号：US20250110531A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-03

申请号：US18477202

申请日：2023-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Trevor J Edmonds ,  Michael J Williams ,  Nikolaos Chiotellis ,  Joel D. Barrera ,  Marc Soriano Baliarda ,  Ayoub Yari Boroujeni ,  Jerzy S. Guterman ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Kevin M. Robinson

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H01Q13/10

Abstract: An electronic device such as a laptop computer may have an upper housing and a lower housing. The lower housing may have a clutch barrel. The upper housing may be coupled to the clutch barrel by a hinge. The lower housing may have an upper metal wall separated from the upper housing by a first gap and a lower metal wall separated from the upper housing by a second gap. The clutch barrel may include a conductor. An antenna may be formed from a radiating slot in the conductor. The radiating slot may have a tunnel extending from a first opening to a second opening in the conductor across a diameter of the conductor. The tunnel may be linear or non-linear. The tunnel may have a uniform or tapered width. The radiating slot may convey radio-frequency signals through both gaps regardless of the orientation of the upper housing.