公开(公告)号：US09761389B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US15264827

申请日：2016-09-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bruce E. Berg

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: A key mechanism can include one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together.

公开(公告)号：US09710069B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14058316

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Mikael Silvanto ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/83 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/83

Abstract: Multi-functional keyboard assemblies include an array of keys formed from stacked component layers. A top portion of the key may be capable of travelling vertically with respect to a base of the key. The top portion can include a keycap and a circuitry module coupled to the keycap. The keys may be capable of receive at least two distinct types of inputs and/or receiving at least one type of input and providing at least one type of output. Such output may include use of one or more light sources, displays, and/or haptic feedback devices.

公开(公告)号：US09093229B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13723054

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  John M. Brock ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Brad Patton

IPC: H01H13/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H01H13/703

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: In a first embodiment, an input device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, a feature plate having at least one anchoring mechanism operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel is positioned between the at least one keycap and the feature plate. The at least one anchoring member extends through a portion of the illumination panel. In a second embodiment, an input device includes a keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap, a support plate operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel includes a light source, a light guide, and a frame substantially surrounding the light guide. Light illuminated from the light source is directed by the light guide and the frame towards the keycap.

Abstract translation: 在第一实施例中，输入装置包括至少一个键帽，配置成将键帽从第一位置移动到第二位置的支撑机构，具有可操作地连接到支撑机构的至少一个锚定机构的特征板，以及照明 面板。 照明面板位于至少一个键帽和特征板之间。 至少一个锚定构件延伸穿过照明面板的一部分。 在第二实施例中，输入装置包括键帽，配置成移动键帽的支撑机构，可操作地连接到支撑机构的支撑板和照明面板。 照明面板包括光源，导光体和基本上围绕光导的框架。 从光源照射的光由光导和框架朝向键帽。

公开(公告)号：US08981243B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13722993

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  John M. Brock ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr.

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/703

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: An input device configured to communicate with a computing device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism operably connected to the keycap and configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, and a feature plate operably connected to the support mechanism. The support mechanism includes a first support and a second support. The first support and the second support are each connected to the at least one keycap and the feature plate. The first support and second support pivot to allow vertical movement of the keycap but lateral movement of the first support and second support are restricted.

Abstract translation: 配置为与计算设备通信的输入设备包括至少一个键帽，可操作地连接到键帽并被配置为将键帽从第一位置移动到第二位置的支撑机构，以及可操作地连接到支撑机构的特征板。 支撑机构包括第一支撑件和第二支撑件。 第一支撑件和第二支撑件各自连接到至少一个键帽和特征板。 第一支撑和第二支撑枢轴允许键帽的垂直运动，但是第一支撑件和第二支撑件的横向移动受到限制。

公开(公告)号：US11023081B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US16290624

申请日：2019-03-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Mikael Silvanto ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/83 ,  G06F3/023

Abstract: Multi-functional keyboard assemblies include an array of keys formed from stacked component layers. A top portion of the key may be capable of travelling vertically with respect to a base of the key. The top portion can include a keycap and a circuitry module coupled to the keycap. The keys may be capable of receive at least two distinct types of inputs and/or receiving at least one type of input and providing at least one type of output. Such output may include use of one or more light sources, displays, and/or haptic feedback devices.

公开(公告)号：US11003213B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-11

申请号：US16437830

申请日：2019-06-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Peteris K. Augenbergs

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  H01L27/12

Abstract: An electronic device housing may have upper and lower portions that are attached with a hinge. At least one portion of the housing may have a rear planar surface and peripheral sidewalls having edges. A display module may be mounted in the housing. The display module may have glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor substrate. The color filter glass layer may serve as the outermost glass layer in the display module. The edges of the display module may be aligned with the edges of the peripheral housing sidewalls to create the appearance of a borderless display for the electronic device. The display module may be provided with an opening that allows a camera or other electronic components to receive light. Traces may be provided on the underside of the thin-film transistor substrate to serve as signal paths for the electrical components.

公开(公告)号：US10990127B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-27

申请号：US15952111

申请日：2018-04-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Joss Nathan Giddings ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Jun Qi ,  Paul Xiaopeng Wang

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/18

Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing in which a display is mounted. A gasket may be mounted in a groove between the display and housing. The gasket may contain an embedded stiffener. Corner brackets may be installed in the corners of the housing. The housing may have inner and outer concentric ribs. Recesses in the housing may be configured to receive the corner brackets. The recesses may be formed between the inner and outer concentric ribs. Gap filling structures such as a foam layer may be interposed between a rear housing wall and a display backlight unit. Display color variations may be corrected by using a backlight unit having an array of light-emitting diodes of different colors. An electrostatic discharge protection layer may be grounded to a housing using conductive tape. Black edge coatings and adhesive-based structures may block stray light. Camera window regions may be supported using adhesive.

公开(公告)号：US10262814B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US15230740

申请日：2016-08-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  John M. Brock ,  Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Satoshi Okuma ,  Shinsuke Watanabe

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H65/00 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/85

Abstract: A low travel switch assembly and systems and methods for using the same are disclosed. The low travel dome may include a domed surface having upper and lower portions, and a set of tuning members integrated within the domed surface between the upper and lower portions. The tuning members may be operative to control a force-displacement curve characteristic of the low travel dome.

公开(公告)号：US10261540B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US15428014

申请日：2017-02-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Peteris K. Augenbergs ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Steve Hotelling ,  Lynn Youngs ,  Kuo-Hua Sung

IPC: G02F1/1362 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01J9/20 ,  G02F1/1368 ,  G02F1/133 ,  G02F1/1333

Abstract: An electronic device display may have a color filter layer and a thin film transistor layer. A layer of liquid crystal material may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin film transistor layer. A layer of polarizer may be laminated onto the surface of the color filter layer. Laser trimming may ensure that the edges of the polarizer are even with the edges of the color filter layer. The thin film transistor layer may have an array of thin film transistors that control pixels of the liquid crystal material in the display. Driver circuitry may be used to control the array. The driver circuitry may be encapsulated in a planarized encapsulant on the thin film transistor layer or may be mounted to the underside of the color filter layer. Conductive structures may connect driver circuitry on the color filter layer to the thin film transistor layer.

公开(公告)号：US09916945B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US15342715

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bruce E. Berg ,  John M. Brock

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H23/12 ,  H01H3/02 ,  B32B37/24 ,  B32B43/00 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B38/14 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/46 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  B32B37/24 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B38/14 ,  B32B43/006 ,  B32B2037/243 ,  B32B2310/0843 ,  B32B2398/20 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H3/02 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/46 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H23/12 ,  H01H2221/016 ,  H01H2221/08 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2229/016 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  H01H2229/052 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: A key mechanism including one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge may include a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together. Additionally or alternatively, a key mechanism can include one or more half-butterfly hinges. Each half-butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. A hinged coupling mechanism couples one set of corresponding arms of the wings together, while the other set of corresponding arms are not coupled together.