FOLDED KEY STABILIZER
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220181102A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-09

    申请号:US17651972

    申请日:2022-02-22

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Key assemblies having a foldable stabilizer are disclosed. The stabilizer can be positioned under a keycap to help guide the keycap and limit rotation or movement when the key is pressed. The stabilizer can have a pointed-star shape with multiple folding axes and can have multiple points of connection or linkage to the keycap or other surrounding components. The stabilizer can unfold or flatten as the keycap is pressed and can fold as the keycap is raised.

    Hinges for electronic devices and accessory devices

    公开(公告)号:US11567542B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-31

    申请号:US16821875

    申请日:2020-03-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory device for an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device includes multiple sections, with one section holding the electronic device, and another section having an input mechanism, such as a keyboard. The accessory device includes a hinge assembly that allows relative movement of the sections with respect each other. An additional hinge assembly is integrated with the section carrying the electronic device, and provides additional flexibility and range of motion of the section, thereby allowing a user to position the electronic device at multiple different angles relative to the section carrying the input mechanism. Also, each hinge assembly may include multiple roller and spacer elements, as well as a retention structure passing through each roller element and spacer element. The retention structure can provide tension to increase the frictional force between the roller and spacer elements, and/or provide counterbalance to offset the weight of the electronic device.

    Friction roller hinge for electronic devices and method for making roller and spacer elements

    公开(公告)号:US11079807B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-03

    申请号:US16053693

    申请日:2018-08-02

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A hinge assembly is disclosed. The hinge assembly may include roller elements and spacer elements positioned between adjacent roller elements. The hinge assembly couples with two housing parts, and allows movement of the housing parts with respect to one another. The roller elements synchronously rotate along surfaces of the spacer elements during rotation of one of the housing parts. Also, in order to maintain engagement between the roller elements and the spacer elements, a strap may extend through openings of the roller elements and the spacer elements. Further, the strap may provide the hinge assembly with a desired stiffness. For example, when the first housing part ceases rotational movement, the strap may cause the first housing part to maintain its position relative to the second housing part. Also, the hinge assembly may include a tensioning element coupled to the strap in order to provide tension to the strap.

    SOLID STATE DEPOSITION METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND PRODUCTS
    7.
    发明申请
    SOLID STATE DEPOSITION METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND PRODUCTS 有权
    固态沉积方法,装置和产品

    公开(公告)号:US20150030379A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-29

    申请号:US14340473

    申请日:2014-07-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: C23C24/04 Y10T29/4998 Y10T403/472

    Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to methods to enhance cosmetic surfaces of friction stir processed parts. More specifically a method for applying cold spray over a weld line generated by the friction stir processing is disclosed. Methods are also disclosed for blending the cold spray applied over the weld line in with a cosmetic surface portion of friction stir processed parts. In some embodiments cold spray can be used to on its own to create a cosmetic joint between various parts. Structural joints between first and second substrates may also be formed via solid state deposition. Such joints may be strengthened through use of a hidden weld, mechanical interlocking between the substrates, and/or coupling via fasteners.

    Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例一般涉及增强摩擦搅拌处理部件的化妆品表面的方法。 更具体地说,公开了一种通过摩擦搅拌处理产生的熔接线上施加冷喷雾的方法。 还公开了将焊接线上施加的冷喷涂与摩擦搅拌处理部件的化妆品表面部分混合的方法。 在一些实施方案中,可以使用冷喷涂来自身以在各种部件之间形成化妆品接头。 也可以通过固态沉积形成第一和第二基板之间的结构接头。 可以通过使用隐藏的焊缝,基板之间的机械互锁和/或通过紧固件联接来加强这种接头。

    Folded key stabilizer
    10.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11545317B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-03

    申请号:US17651972

    申请日:2022-02-22

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Key assemblies having a foldable stabilizer are disclosed. The stabilizer can be positioned under a keycap to help guide the keycap and limit rotation or movement when the key is pressed. The stabilizer can have a pointed-star shape with multiple folding axes and can have multiple points of connection or linkage to the keycap or other surrounding components. The stabilizer can unfold or flatten as the keycap is pressed and can fold as the keycap is raised.

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