公开(公告)号：US08888537B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13678959

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: Apple Computer Inc.

Inventor： Trent K. Do

IPC: H01R11/22 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R24/58

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/5202

Abstract: An improved electronic audio receptacle connector employs contacts that have multiple points of contact with a mating audio plug. The contacts each have multiple segments, each segment having a plurality of transverse fingers that interface with a conductive portion of the audio plug. The multiple points of contact improve the reliability of the receptacle connector. The housing of the receptacle connector may be made of two portions mated along an interface. The two portions may have features along the interface to impede moisture ingression and to interlock them together.

Abstract translation: 改进的电子音频插座连接器使用具有与配合音频插头的多个接触点的触点。 触点各具有多个段，每个段具有与音频插头的导电部分相接合的多个横向指状物。 多个接触点提高了插座连接器的可靠性。 插座连接器的壳体可以由沿着界面配合的两个部分制成。 这两个部分可以具有沿界面的特征以阻止湿气进入并将它们互锁在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20140141655A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13678959

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER INC.

Inventor： Trent K. Do

IPC: H01R24/58

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/5202

Abstract: An improved electronic audio receptacle connector employs contacts that have multiple points of contact with a mating audio plug. The contacts each have multiple segments, each segment having a plurality of transverse fingers that interface with a conductive portion of the audio plug. The multiple points of contact improve the reliability of the receptacle connector. The housing of the receptacle connector may be made of two portions mated along an interface. The two portions may have features along the interface to impede moisture ingression and to interlock them together.

Abstract translation: 改进的电子音频插座连接器使用具有与配合音频插头的多个接触点的触点。 触点各具有多个段，每个段具有与音频插头的导电部分相接合的多个横向指状物。 多个接触点提高了插座连接器的可靠性。 插座连接器的壳体可以由沿着界面配合的两个部分制成。 这两个部分可以具有沿界面的特征以阻止湿气进入并将它们互锁在一起。

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。