公开(公告)号：US20180017995A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-18

申请号：US15212029

申请日：2016-07-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian M. Gable ,  Carlo Di Nallo ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Craig A. Horton ,  Erik G. de Jong ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Henry B. Wettersten ,  Hoishun Li ,  Jason C. Sauers ,  Jayesh Nath ,  Mario Martinis ,  Mattia Pascolini ,  Michael P. Coleman ,  Rex T. Ehman ,  Zheyu Wang

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/04 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  B29L2031/3481 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q21/28 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/0202 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H05K5/0013 ,  H05K5/04

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is disclosed. The housing includes a first conductive component defining a first interface surface, a second conductive component defining a second interface surface facing the first interface surface, and a joint structure between the first and second interface surfaces. The joint structure includes a molded element forming a portion of an exterior surface of the housing, and a sealing member forming a watertight seal between the first and second conductive components. Methods of forming the electronic device housing are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20170051425A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US14830705

申请日：2015-08-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James A. Curran ,  William A. Counts ,  Brian M. Gable

IPC: C25D7/00 ,  C22C21/10 ,  C25D11/08

CPC classification number: C22C21/10 ,  C25D11/04 ,  C25D11/08 ,  C25D11/16

Abstract: Methods of forming anodic oxide coatings on high strength aluminum alloys are described. Methods involve preventing or reducing the formation of interface-weakening species, such as zinc-sulfur compounds, at an interface between an anodic oxide coating and underlying aluminum alloy substrate during anodizing. In some embodiments, a micro-alloying element is added in very small amounts to an aluminum alloy substrate to prevent enrichment of zinc at the anodic oxide and substrate interface, thereby reducing or preventing formation of the zinc-sulfur interface-weakening species. In some embodiments, a sulfur-scavenging species is added to an aluminum alloy substrate to prevent sulfur from a sulfuric acid anodizing bath from binding with zinc and forming the zinc-sulfur interface-weakening species at the anodic oxide and substrate interface. In some embodiments, a micro-alloying element and a sulfur-scavenging species are added to an aluminum alloy substrate. Resultant anodic oxide coatings have minimal or no discoloration.

Abstract translation: 描述了在高强度铝合金上形成阳极氧化物涂层的方法。 方法包括在阳极氧化期间在阳极氧化物涂层和下面的铝合金基底之间的界面处防止或减少界面弱化物质如锌 - 硫化合物的形成。 在一些实施方案中，微合金元素以非常少的量添加到铝合金基底以防止锌在阳极氧化物和基底界面处的富集，从而减少或防止锌 - 硫界面弱化物质的形成。 在一些实施方案中，将硫清除物质加入到铝合金基底中以防止硫酸阳极氧化浴中的硫与锌结合并在阳极氧化物和基底界面处形成锌 - 硫界面弱化物质。 在一些实施方案中，将微合金元素和除硫物质加入到铝合金基底中。 所得的阳极氧化物涂层具有最小或无变色。

公开(公告)号：US20150354045A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14736000

申请日：2015-06-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian M. Gable ,  James A. Wright ,  Hoishun Li

IPC: C22F1/053 ,  C22C21/10 ,  C22F1/00

CPC classification number: C22F1/053 ,  C22C21/10 ,  C22F1/002

Abstract: 7000 series aluminum alloys containing copper are provided. The aluminum alloys have high yield strength, and in some aspects allow press quenchability and/or have extrusion speeds more rapid than conventional 7000 series Al alloys.

Abstract translation: 提供含有铜的7000系列铝合金。 铝合金具有高屈服强度，并且在一些方面允许压制淬火性和/或具有比常规7000系列Al合金更快的挤出速度。