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公开(公告)号：US20160324025A1
公开(公告)日：2016-11-03
申请号：US15059100
申请日：2016-03-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Benjamin Shane Bustle , Tyler B. Cater , Derek C. Krass , Scott A. Myers
CPC classification number: B29C45/14786 , B29C45/14311 , B29K2101/12 , B29L2031/3437 , B29L2031/3456 , B29L2031/3481 , H04M1/0202
Abstract: Compound structures and methods for forming the same are described. The compound structures can be used to form an enclosure. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include one or more non-metal regions that allow for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves, such as radio frequency waves. The non-metal region can include a first section, a second section, and an optional cosmetic section. The first section can be firmly molded onto a metal section of the enclosure by small pores formed within the metal section. The second section can engage with interlock features of the first section. The optional cosmetic section can cover the first section and the second section such that the first section and the second section are not visible from an exterior of the enclosure.
Abstract translation: 描述了用于形成它们的复合结构和方法。 复合结构可用于形成外壳。 外壳可以由诸如铝的金属形成，并且还包括允许透射和接收电磁波（例如射频波）的一个或多个非金属区域。 非金属区域可以包括第一部分，第二部分和任选的化妆品部分。 第一部分可以通过在金属部分内形成的小孔牢固地模制到外壳的金属部分上。 第二部分可以接合第一部分的互锁特征。 可选的化妆品部分可以覆盖第一部分和第二部分，使得第一部分和第二部分从外壳的外部是不可见的。
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公开(公告)号：US09473609B2
公开(公告)日：2016-10-18
申请号：US14550814
申请日：2014-11-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ashutosh Y. Shukla , Tyler B. Cater , Sawyer I. Cohen , Edward S. Huo , David A. Pakula , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Dhaval N. Shah , Yaocheng Zhang , Vivek Katiyar
IPC: H01H1/64 , H01H1/66 , H01H9/02 , H01H9/06 , H01H13/00 , H01H19/04 , H01H19/08 , H01H21/00 , H04M1/23 , H01H13/06
CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 , H01H13/06 , H01H2205/016 , H01H2207/032 , H01H2213/00 , H01H2213/002 , H01H2213/016 , H01H2223/002 , H04B2001/3894 , H04M1/0249 , H04M1/026 , H04M1/236
Abstract: This application relates to various button related embodiments for use with a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a snap clip can be integrated with a button bracket to save space where two separate brackets would take up too much space in the portable electronic device. In other embodiments, a tactile switch can be waterproofed by welding a polymeric layer atop a tactile switch assembly. In this way water can be prevented from contacting moisture sensitive components of the tactile switch assembly. The weld joining the polymeric layer to the tactile switch can include at least one gap to trapped gas surrounding the tactile switch assembly to enter and exit during heat excursions caused by various operating and/or assembly operations.
Abstract translation: 本申请涉及与便携式电子设备一起使用的各种按钮相关实施例。 在一些实施例中，卡扣夹可以与按钮支架集成，以节省空间，其中两个单独的支架将占据便携式电子装置中太多的空间。 在其他实施例中，触觉开关可以通过在触觉开关组件顶部焊接聚合物层来防水。 以这种方式，可以防止水与触觉开关组件的湿气敏感部件接触。 将聚合物层连接到触觉开关的焊接可以包括围绕触觉开关组件的被捕获的气体的至少一个间隙，以在由各种操作和/或组装操作引起的热偏移期间进入和离开。
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公开(公告)号：US09318802B2
公开(公告)日：2016-04-19
申请号：US14567850
申请日：2014-12-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： James B. Smith , Gregory N. Stephens , Boon W. Shiu , Shayan Malek , Marwan Rammah , Scott A. Myers , Ashutosh Y. Shukla , Eric N. Nyland , Matthew D. Hill , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , Rasamy Phouthavong , Benjamin Shane Bustle
Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to connectors for antenna feed assemblies and display coupling components of a mobile device. The flexible connectors can be configured with a flexible spring connector component that couples a mobile device antenna to a main logic board of the mobile device within a housing of the mobile device such that the flexible connector can withstand a drop event, while at the same providing for an in-line inductance as part of an antenna-defined design requirement. The display of the mobile device can be coupled to a housing of the mobile device using a pin-screw arrangement that allows the display to controllably shift in the X-direction and the Y-direction, while only being purposefully constrained in the Z-direction (with reference to a 3-dimensional graph having X, Y, and Z axes). This configuration can prevent the display from being pulled out of alignment during a drop event.
Abstract translation: 本公开的主题涉及用于移动设备的天线馈送组件和显示器耦合部件的连接器。 柔性连接器可以配置有柔性弹簧连接器部件，该柔性弹簧连接器部件将移动设备天线耦合到移动设备的壳体内的移动设备的主逻辑板，使得柔性连接器能够承受跌落事件，同时在相同的提供 作为天线定义设计要求的一部分的串联电感。 移动装置的显示器可以使用销螺钉装置联接到移动装置的壳体，该销螺钉装置允许显示器在X方向和Y方向上可控地移动，同时仅在Z方向上被有目的地约束 （参考具有X，Y和Z轴的三维图）。 此配置可以防止在丢弃事件期间显示被拉出对齐。
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公开(公告)号：US20160066454A1
公开(公告)日：2016-03-03
申请号：US14631626
申请日：2015-02-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Matthew D. Hill , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , Sawyer I. Cohen , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Duy P. Le
CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1626 , G09F13/04 , H04M1/0202 , H04M1/0283 , H05K5/0243
Abstract: An enclosure having an indicium (e.g., logo) and a method for securing an indicium to an enclosure is disclosed. The enclosure includes an aperture extending through an interior portion and an exterior portion of the enclosure. The aperture may include concentric portions. For example, the aperture may include a first opening formed on an interior portion and a second opening smaller than the first opening formed on the exterior portion. The indicium may include a flange member such that the indicium may extend through the first opening but not the second opening. Also, in some embodiments, a plate is adhesively secured to the indicium and the enclosure; however, the indicium is not directly adhesively secured to the enclosure. This may prevent adhesively from protruding from an interface region between the indicium and the enclosure.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有标记（例如标识）的外壳和用于将标记固定到外壳的方法。 外壳包括延伸穿过外壳的内部部分和外部部分的孔。 孔可以包括同心部分。 例如，孔可以包括形成在内部部分上的第一开口和小于形成在外部部分上的第一开口的第二开口。 标记可以包括凸缘构件，使得标记可以延伸穿过第一开口而不是第二开口。 而且，在一些实施例中，板被粘合地固定到标记和外壳; 然而，标记物不直接粘附到外壳上。 这可以防止粘合剂从标记和外壳之间的界面区域突出。
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公开(公告)号：US20160064810A1
公开(公告)日：2016-03-03
申请号：US14567850
申请日：2014-12-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： James B. Smith , Gregory N. Stephens , Boon W. Shiu , Shayan Malek , Marwan Rammah , Scott A. Myers , Ashutosh Y. Shukla , Eric N. Nyland , Matthew D. Hill , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , Rasamy Phouthavong , Benjamin Shane Bustle
Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to connectors for antenna feed assemblies and display coupling components of a mobile device. The flexible connectors can be configured with a flexible spring connector component that couples a mobile device antenna to a main logic board of the mobile device within a housing of the mobile device such that the flexible connector can withstand a drop event, while at the same providing for an in-line inductance as part of an antenna-defined design requirement. The display of the mobile device can be coupled to a housing of the mobile device using a pin-screw arrangement that allows the display to controllably shift in the X-direction and the Y-direction, while only being purposefully constrained in the Z-direction (with reference to a 3-dimensional graph having X, Y, and Z axes). This configuration can prevent the display from being pulled out of alignment during a drop event.
Abstract translation: 本公开的主题涉及用于移动设备的天线馈送组件和显示器耦合部件的连接器。 柔性连接器可以配置有柔性弹簧连接器部件，该柔性弹簧连接器部件将移动设备天线耦合到移动设备的壳体内的移动设备的主逻辑板，使得柔性连接器能够承受跌落事件，同时在相同的提供 作为天线定义设计要求的一部分的串联电感。 移动装置的显示器可以使用销螺钉装置联接到移动装置的壳体，该销螺钉装置允许显示器在X方向和Y方向上可控地移动，同时仅在Z方向上被有目的地约束 （参考具有X，Y和Z轴的三维图）。 此配置可以防止在丢弃事件期间显示被拉出对齐。
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公开(公告)号：US12301743B2
公开(公告)日：2025-05-13
申请号：US18368534
申请日：2023-09-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Matthew D. Hill , Derek C. Krass , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , James B Smith , Ashutosh Y. Shukla , Scott A. Myers
Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US12189258B2
公开(公告)日：2025-01-07
申请号：US18331304
申请日：2023-06-08
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Michael W. Firka , Ashley E. Fletcher , Benjamin J. Pope , Lee E. Hooton , Scott A. Myers , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Garam Young , Blake M. Coughenour
Abstract: An electronic device has an electrically adjustable shutter. The shutter may be placed in a transparent state or a nontransparent state. The shutter may overlap a portion of a display, may overlap a liquid contact indictor or a structure with text in a device, or may overlap an optical component such as an optical proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, visible light-emitting diode or laser, infrared light-emitting diode or laser, visible light image sensor, or infrared light image sensor. Control circuitry in the electronic device may place the shutter in an opaque state to hide an overlapped component from view or may place the shutter in a transparent state to allow the overlapped component to transmit or receive light. The adjustable shutter may exhibit changes in its transmission spectrum in different modes of operation and may be used as a camera filter or neutral density filter.
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公开(公告)号：US20230314891A1
公开(公告)日：2023-10-05
申请号：US18331304
申请日：2023-06-08
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Michael W. Firka , Ashley E. Fletcher , Benjamin J. Pope , Lee E. Hooton , Scott A. Myers , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Garam Young , Blake M. Coughenour
CPC classification number: G02F1/13781 , G02F1/13306 , G02B26/005 , G09G3/36
Abstract: An electronic device has an electrically adjustable shutter. The shutter may be placed in a transparent state or a nontransparent state. The shutter may overlap a portion of a display, may overlap a liquid contact indictor or a structure with text in a device, or may overlap an optical component such as an optical proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, visible light-emitting diode or laser, infrared light-emitting diode or laser, visible light image sensor, or infrared light image sensor. Control circuitry in the electronic device may place the shutter in an opaque state to hide an overlapped component from view or may place the shutter in a transparent state to allow the overlapped component to transmit or receive light. The adjustable shutter may exhibit changes in its transmission spectrum in different modes of operation and may be used as a camera filter or neutral density filter.
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公开(公告)号：US11460746B2
公开(公告)日：2022-10-04
申请号：US17119878
申请日：2020-12-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Michael W. Firka , Ashley E. Fletcher , Benjamin J. Pope , Lee E. Hooton , Scott A. Myers , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Garam Young , Blake M. Coughenour
Abstract: An electronic device has an electrically adjustable shutter. The shutter may be placed in a transparent state or a nontransparent state. The shutter may overlap a portion of a display, may overlap a liquid contact indictor or a structure with text in a device, or may overlap an optical component such as an optical proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, visible light-emitting diode or laser, infrared light-emitting diode or laser, visible light image sensor, or infrared light image sensor. Control circuitry in the electronic device may place the shutter in an opaque state to hide an overlapped component from view or may place the shutter in a transparent state to allow the overlapped component to transmit or receive light. The adjustable shutter may exhibit changes in its transmission spectrum in different modes of operation and may be used as a camera filter or neutral density filter.
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公开(公告)号：US10056695B2
公开(公告)日：2018-08-21
申请号：US14811714
申请日：2015-07-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Enrique Ayala Vazquez , Hongfei Hu , Nanbo Jin , Matthew A. Mow , Liang Han , Ming-Ju Tsai , Erica J. Tong , Erdinc Irci , Salih Yarga , Mattia Pascolini , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Ruben Caballero
CPC classification number: H01Q13/103 , H01Q1/245
Abstract: An electronic device may have wireless circuitry with antennas. An antenna resonating element arm for an antenna may be formed from conductive housing structures running along the edges of a device. The antenna may have a pair of switchable return paths that bridge a slot between the antenna resonating element and an antenna ground. An adjustable component and a feed may be coupled in parallel across the slot. The adjustable component may switch a capacitor into use or out of use and the return paths may be selectively opened and closed to compensate for antenna loading due to the presence of external objects near the electronic device.
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