Solid state deposition methods, apparatuses, and products

    公开(公告)号:US09951425B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-24

    申请号:US14340473

    申请日:2014-07-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: C23C24/04 Y10T29/4998 Y10T403/472

    Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to methods for enhancing cosmetic surfaces of friction stir processed parts. More specifically a method for applying cold spray over a weld line generated by friction stir processing is disclosed. Methods are also disclosed for blending the cold spray applied over the weld line with a cosmetic surface portion of the friction stir processed parts. In some embodiments cold spray can be used to create a cosmetic joint between various parts. Structural joints between first and second substrates may also be formed via solid state deposition. Such joints may be strengthened through use of a hidden weld, mechanical interlocking between the substrates, and/or coupling via fasteners.

    Retractable keyboards
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    公开(公告)号:US11181949B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-23

    申请号:US16536014

    申请日:2019-08-08

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Keyboards are disclosed that are retractable. Movable magnetic or mechanical linkage elements are configured to reposition keycaps and stabilizers between different relative positions. Structures in a movable layer can act on the keycaps or stabilizers to move the keycaps and stabilizers into a retracted position for storage and for saving space in an electronic device. The stabilizers can be scissor mechanisms, butterfly mechanisms, and similar devices. The movable layer can be moved in response to rotation of a hinge or other mechanical element in the electronic device.

    Linkage assembly for a portable electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10761571B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-01

    申请号:US16424332

    申请日:2019-05-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: This application relates to a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a housing including (i) a first case, and (ii) a second case that is capable of pivoting relative to the first case. The portable electronic device further includes a linkage assembly that includes a first joint that is joined to the first case, a second joint that is joined to the first case, a third joint that is joined to the second case, where the second and third joints define a first link, and a fourth joint that is joined to the second case, the first and fourth joints defining a second link, where when an input motion is applied at the second link, the second link oscillates to cause the first link to move such that the first and second cases pivot between a closed configuration and an open configuration.

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