Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Power adapter for electronic devices
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Application No.: US17092022Application Date: 2020-11-06
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Publication No.: US11515679B2Publication Date: 2022-11-29
- Inventor: Matthew A. Lashinsky , Arun R. Varma , Cesar Lozano Villarreal , Mathieu P. Roy , Balal Khan , Johnathan D. Simeroth
- Applicant: Apple Inc.
- Applicant Address: US CA Cupertino
- Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee: Apple Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Cupertino
- Agency: BakerHostetler
- Main IPC: H01R31/06
- IPC: H01R31/06 ; H05K1/18 ; H01R13/504 ; H05K5/00 ; H01R12/72

Abstract:
A power adapter for powering portable electronic devices is disclosed. The modifications and enhancements to the power adapter can reduce or eliminate the need for adhesives, flexible circuitry, and/or wiring. The power adapter includes multiple guide rails used to guide a circuit board (carrying components) to electrical springs. The electrical springs provide not only an electrical coupling, but also a mechanical coupling. As a result, wiring and/or adhesives is not required. Additionally, a cap is secured to the enclosure through melting part of the cap by, for example, ultrasonic welding without causing damage to the circuit board, as welding location(s) is/are in locations away from the electrical springs and other sensitive components. The power adapter further includes a connector connected to the circuit board. During assembly, the circuit board can pivot in three dimensions during assembly to align the connector with the cap.
Public/Granted literature
- US20210408743A1 POWER ADAPTER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES Public/Granted day:2021-12-30
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