Acoustic mesh for electronic devices

    公开(公告)号:US12010472B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-11

    申请号:US17661492

    申请日:2022-04-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04R1/023 G04G17/04 G04G17/08 H04R1/028

    Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing that defines an internal volume, an aperture defined by the housing, an electronic component disposed within the internal volume and occluding the aperture, and a mesh component disposed against the electronic component. One example of an electronic device can include a housing that defines an internal volume, a port defined by the housing, a speaker module disposed within the internal volume and oriented to move air through the port, and an acoustically transparent mesh covering the port. The mesh can include a raised portion extending at least partially through the port and a flange extending from the raised portion, the flange secured against an internal surface of the housing.

    Self-energizing sealing mechanisms

    公开(公告)号:US10184586B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-22

    申请号:US15206156

    申请日:2016-07-08

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device having an interior volume, the electronic device including a sealing mechanism to prevent ingress of water into the interior cavity. The sealing mechanism having a channel having a first opening at an external environment and a second opening that leads to the interior volume, a membrane that covers the second opening, the membrane being air permeable and water resistant such that the membrane allows air to pass and prevents passage of water up to an upper pressure threshold, a stopper mechanism, and a diaphragm comprising a surface arranged to receive an external water pressure and that is air and water impermeable, the diaphragm being coupled to the stopper mechanism that deflects in response to the water pressure such that the diaphragm actuates the stopper mechanism and seals off the channel from at the first opening preventing water pressure at the membrane from exceeding the upper pressure threshold.

    ACOUSTIC MESH FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20230083314A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-16

    申请号:US17661492

    申请日:2022-04-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing that defines an internal volume, an aperture defined by the housing, an electronic component disposed within the internal volume and occluding the aperture, and a mesh component disposed against the electronic component. One example of an electronic device can include a housing that defines an internal volume, a port defined by the housing, a speaker module disposed within the internal volume and oriented to move air through the port, and an acoustically transparent mesh covering the port. The mesh can include a raised portion extending at least partially through the port and a flange extending from the raised portion, the flange secured against an internal surface of the housing.

    Barometric sensor integration in a water resistant electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10466047B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-11-05

    申请号:US15263316

    申请日:2016-09-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device having a pressure sensor configured to determine pressure is disclosed. The electronic device includes an enclosure defining an internal volume. The enclosure may include a sidewall with an external opening that provides a vent for the internal components. To reduce the response of the pressure sensor (that is, the time required to detect a pressure change), the pressure sensor may secure with an internal wall of the enclosure. Further, the internal wall includes an opening defining an air pocket significantly smaller than the internal volume. When the pressure sensor is mounted to receive air via the air pocket, the pressure sensor may respond faster to pressure changes, as compared to receiving air circulating throughout the internal volume. This is due in part to an amount of airflow passing through the air pocket causing a greater pressure change throughout the air pocket as compared to the internal volume.

    AUDIO SPEAKER HAVING AN ELECTRICAL PATH THROUGH A MAGNET ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20170085992A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-23

    申请号:US15254942

    申请日:2016-09-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An audio speaker having a magnet assembly for directing a magnetic field through a magnetic circuit, and an electrical circuit for carrying an electrical audio signal current through at least part of the magnet assembly, are disclosed. More particularly, a voicecoil in the electrical circuit may be in electrical contact with a magnetic plate of the magnet assembly. The voicecoil may be electrically connected with a speaker driver circuit at least partly through the magnetic plate. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

    Pressure Vent for Speaker or Microphone Modules
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    发明申请
    Pressure Vent for Speaker or Microphone Modules 有权
    扬声器或麦克风模块的压力通风口

    公开(公告)号:US20150163572A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-11

    申请号:US14097833

    申请日:2013-12-05

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A speaker or microphone module includes an acoustic membrane and at least one pressure vent. The pressure vent equalizes barometric pressure on a first side of the acoustic membrane with barometric pressure on a second side of the acoustic membrane. Further, the pressure vent is located in an acoustic path of the speaker or microphone module. In this way, differences between barometric pressures on the different sides of the acoustic membrane may not hinder movement of the acoustic membrane. In one or more implementations, the pressure vent may be acoustically opaque. As the pressure vent is located in the acoustic path of the speaker or microphone module, being acoustically opaque may ensure that the pressure vent itself does not interfere with the operation of the speaker or microphone module.

    Abstract translation: 扬声器或麦克风模块包括声膜和至少一个压力通风口。 压力孔在声膜的第二侧使大气压力在声膜的第一侧平衡大气压力。 此外,压力通风口位于扬声器或麦克风模块的声学路径中。 以这种方式,声膜不同侧面的气压之间的差异可能不会妨碍声膜的运动。 在一个或多个实施方案中,压力通气口可以是声学不透明的。 当压力通风口位于扬声器或麦克风模块的声学路径中时,声学不透明可以确保压力通风口本身不干扰扬声器或麦克风模块的操作。

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