公开(公告)号：US20160259380A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15156178

申请日：2016-05-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. DEGNER ,  Euan ABRAHAM ,  John M. BROCK ,  Matthew P. CASEBOLT ,  Robert L. COISH ,  Laura M. DeFOREST ,  Michelle GOLDBERG ,  Bradley Joseph HAMEL ,  Ron HOPKINSON ,  Jim HWANG ,  Caitlin E. KALINOWSKI ,  Steven KEIPER ,  Patrick KESSLER ,  Eugene KIM ,  Chris LIGTENBERG ,  Jay K. OSBORN ,  John RAFF ,  Nicholas A. RUNDLE ,  David J. YEH

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  F16B35/06 ,  H05K5/02 ,  F16B41/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B41/005 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/187 ,  H05K5/0008 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

公开(公告)号：US20150131220A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14593930

申请日：2015-01-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. DEGNER ,  Euan ABRAHAM ,  John M. BROCK ,  Matthew P. CASEBOLT ,  Robert L. COISH ,  Laura M. DeFOREST ,  Michelle GOLDBERG ,  Bradley Joseph HAMEL ,  Ron HOPKINSON ,  Jim HWANG ,  Caitlin E. KALINOWSKI ,  Steven KEIPER ,  Patrick KESSLER ,  Eugene KIM ,  Chris LIGTENBERG ,  Jay K. OSBORN ,  John RAFF ,  Nicholas A. RUNDLE ,  David J. YEH

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B41/005 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/187 ,  H05K5/0008 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式计算设备至少包括轻质材料的基部，其至少包括形成在其界面边缘处的槽形的楔形顶壳。 槽包括具有第一接触表面和接收区域的凸起部分，以及联接到顶部壳体的底部壳体，以形成用于至少一部分便携式计算设备的完整外壳，用于封闭至少多个操作部件， 多个结构部件。 便携式计算装置还包括至少一个通过铰链组件枢转地连接到基部的盖部分。 在所述实施例中，盖部分具有通过使基部与盖部电连接的多个电导体与基座部分中的多个部件中的一个或多个部件连通的显示器。

公开(公告)号：US20130286578A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13909930

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett William DEGNER ,  John M. BROCK ,  Bradley Joseph HAMEL

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05D11/082 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2900/606 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  G06F1/203 ,  G06F2200/203 ,  Y10T16/54 ,  Y10T16/5403 ,  Y10T16/5515 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A hinge assembly having a hollow clutch is arranged to pivotally couple a portable computer base portion to a portable computer lid portion. The hinge assembly includes at least a hollow cylindrical portion that includes an annular outer region and a central bore region, the central bore region suitably arranged to provide support for electrical conductors between the base and lid portions. The hinge assembly also includes a plurality of fastening components that couple the hollow clutch to the base portion and the lid portion of the portable computer, with at least one of the fastening regions being integrally formed with the hollow cylindrical portion such that space, size and part count are minimized. The integrally formed fastening region(s) can be flat with holes dispersed therethrough for screws, bolts or the like. The central bore can also support a heat transfer element and can also serve as a lubricant reservoir.

Abstract translation: 具有中空离合器的铰链组件布置成将便携式计算机基座部分枢转地连接到便携式计算机盖部分。 铰链组件包括至少一个包括环形外部区域和中心孔区域的中空圆柱形部分，中心孔区域适当地布置成为基部和盖部分之间的电导体提供支撑。 铰链组件还包括将中空离合器联接到便携式计算机的基座部分和盖部分的多个紧固部件，至少一个紧固区域与中空圆柱形部分整体形成，使得空间，尺寸和 部件数量最小化。 一体形成的紧固区域可以是平坦的，其中穿过其中的孔用于螺钉，螺栓等。 中心孔也可以支撑传热元件并且还可以用作润滑剂储存器。