公开(公告)号：US09011172B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13675909

申请日：2012-11-13

Applicant: Apple Computer Inc.

Inventor： Douglas J. Weber ,  Naoto Matsuyuki ,  Jason S. Sloey ,  Trent K. Do

IPC: H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R24/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: An improved retention mechanism having corresponding retention features is provided herein. The mechanism may include a pair of spring arm retention features in a connector receptacle engageable with a corresponding pair of recessed retention features in a connector tab and backup spring members for reducing stress within the spring arms during insertion of the tab and/or lubricating members for lubricating the retention mechanism. The backup spring is positioned adjacent an outer-facing surface or extends laterally outward from the spring arms so that deflection of the spring arms displaces the backup spring reducing stresses within each arm and/or increasing the retention force on the connector tab. The backup spring may include any or all of a bent portion of an bracket or arm, a wire, a loop, a complementary spring arm, dual backup springs, elastomeric members, compression springs and lubricating members. Methods of use and assembly such retention mechanisms are also provided.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了具有相应保持特征的改进的保持机构。 该机构可以包括在连接器插座中的一对弹簧臂保持部件，其可与连接器接头中的相应的一对凹入的保持部件接合，并且用于在插入突片和/或润滑部件期间减小弹簧臂内的应力的备用弹簧部件 润滑保持机构。 支撑弹簧定位成邻近外向表面或者从弹簧臂横向向外延伸，使得弹簧臂的偏转使支撑弹簧移位减小每个臂内的应力和/或增加连接器翼片上的保持力。 支撑弹簧可以包括支架或臂的弯曲部分，线，环，互补弹簧臂，双支撑弹簧，弹性体构件，压缩弹簧和润滑构件中的任何一个或全部。 还提供了使用和组装这种保持机构的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130210261A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13675909

申请日：2012-11-13

Applicant: Apple Computer Inc.

Inventor： Douglas J. Weber ,  Naoto Matsuyuki ,  Jason S. Sloey ,  Trent K. Do

IPC: H01R13/627

CPC classification number: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: An improved retention mechanism having corresponding retention features is provided herein. The mechanism may include a pair of spring arm retention features in a connector receptacle engageable with a corresponding pair of recessed retention features in a connector tab and backup spring members for reducing stress within the spring arms during insertion of the tab and/or lubricating members for lubricating the retention mechanism. The backup spring is positioned adjacent an outer-facing surface or extends laterally outward from the spring arms so that deflection of the spring arms displaces the backup spring reducing stresses within each arm and/or increasing the retention force on the. The backup spring may include any or all of a bent portion of an bracket or arm, a wire, a loop, a complementary spring arm, dual backup springs, elastomeric members, compression springs and lubricating members. Methods of use and assembly such retention mechanisms are also provided.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了具有相应保持特征的改进的保持机构。 该机构可以包括在连接器插座中的一对弹簧臂保持部件，其可与连接器接头中的相应的一对凹入的保持部件接合，并且用于在插入突片和/或润滑部件期间减小弹簧臂内的应力的备用弹簧部件 润滑保持机构。 支撑弹簧定位成邻近外部的表面或从弹簧臂横向向外延伸，使得弹簧臂的偏转使支撑弹簧移动减小每个臂内的应力和/或增加在该臂上的保持力。 支撑弹簧可以包括支架或臂的弯曲部分，线，环，互补弹簧臂，双支撑弹簧，弹性体构件，压缩弹簧和润滑构件中的任何一个或全部。 还提供了使用和组装这种保持机构的方法。