公开(公告)号：US20190036201A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-31

申请号：US16147703

申请日：2018-09-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew D. Hill ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Shane Bustle ,  Duy P. Le

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B29C37/00 ,  B29L31/34

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  B29C37/0082 ,  B29C45/14311 ,  B29C45/14467 ,  B29L2031/34 ,  B29L2031/3437 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M1/0283

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device is disclosed. The housing comprises a first component and a second component separated from the first component by a gap. The housing also includes a first molded element disposed at least partially within the gap and defining at least a portion of an interlock feature, and a second molded element disposed at least partially within the gap and mechanically engaging the interlock feature. The first component, the second component, and the second molded element form a portion of an exterior surface of the housing. A method of forming the housing is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10058149B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15708026

申请日：2017-09-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Ryan C. Perkins ,  Tatsuya Sano ,  Zhipeng Zhang ,  Richard H. Koch ,  Jeffrey C. Olson

IPC: G04B37/00 ,  A44C5/20 ,  H01R11/30

CPC classification number: A44C5/2057 ,  A44C5/147 ,  H01R11/30 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R2201/00

Abstract: A watch band can provide both a physical connection and an electrical connection with a watch body of a watch. The watch band is fixed relative to the watch body and an electrical connection is either performed either simultaneously or shortly thereafter. The electrical connection enables data and power transfer between the watch body and the watch band. The electrical connection can also be performed by a secondary user interaction. Secondary user inactions can involve the user sliding, pulling, pushing, or rotating a portion of the watch band or watch body.

公开(公告)号：US20180084873A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15711853

申请日：2017-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Kallman ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Stephen E. Dey ,  Eric S. Jol

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/08 ,  A44C5/10 ,  G04B37/14

CPC classification number: A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/08 ,  A44C5/105 ,  A44C5/147 ,  A44D2203/00 ,  A45F5/00 ,  A45F2005/008 ,  A45F2200/0516 ,  G04B37/1486 ,  G04B37/1493 ,  G04G17/06 ,  H01R13/18 ,  H01R13/20 ,  H01R13/2421 ,  H01R13/2428 ,  H01R13/4534 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/6315 ,  H01R13/633 ,  H01R13/745

Abstract: A first connector assembly may be connectable to a second connector assembly using a sliding attachment process, in which a front portion of the first connector assembly is inserted into an end of a slot in the second connector assembly and slides laterally along the slot until electrical contacts on the two connector assemblies are aligned. Electrical contacts of the first connector assembly may be biased proud to make contact with recessed electrical contacts in the second connector assembly. A retraction mechanism may be provided to retract the electrical contacts of the first connector assembly during lateral sliding. An interlock mechanism may be provided to prevent unwanted operation of the retraction mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US09888562B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US13726509

申请日：2012-12-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shayan Malek ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla

IPC: H05K1/00 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H05K9/00 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R13/6595 ,  H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H05K1/0219 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R13/6595 ,  H05K3/363 ,  H05K3/368 ,  H05K7/142 ,  H05K9/0022 ,  H05K2201/0311 ,  H05K2201/0314 ,  H05K2201/09063 ,  H05K2201/10189 ,  H05K2201/10409 ,  Y10T29/49126

Abstract: Electrical components in an electronic device are mounted on substrates such as printed circuits. Printed circuits contain signal paths formed from metal traces. The signal lines in the signal paths of the printed circuits are coupled together using electrical connection structures such as printed circuit board-to-board connectors, contacts joined by anisotropic conductive film, or contacts joined using solder. Electrical connection structures may be surrounded by conductive resilient ring-shaped structures such as conductive foam structures or spring structures. The conductive foam structures may be provided with a metal layer with which the conductive foam structures are soldered to a ring of metal on a printed circuit. Strain relief structures may be formed from an elastomeric ring that surrounds the electrical connection structures or an overmolded plastic structure. Coating layers and conductive plastic may be used in providing strain relief structures with electromagnetic interference shielding capabilities.

公开(公告)号：US20170285746A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-05

申请号：US15087306

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sora Kim ,  Martin P. Grunthaner ,  Rui Jin ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Michael K. McCord ,  Henric Larsson ,  Giovanni Gozzini ,  Lucy Browning ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06K9/00006 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  H03K17/9625 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: An input device can be integrated within an electronic device and/or operably connected to an electronic device through a wired or wireless connection. The input device can include one or more force sensors positioned below a cover element of the input device or an input surface of the electronic device. The input device can include other components and/or functionality, such as a biometric sensor and/or a switch element.

公开(公告)号：US09780826B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15032041

申请日：2013-10-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Romain A. Teil ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Steven J. Martisauskas ,  Kuo-Hua Sung

IPC: H01B13/00 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H05K1/05 ,  H05K1/16 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/10 ,  H05K3/32 ,  B44C1/22 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/183 ,  H05K1/0289 ,  H05K1/056 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K1/162 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K3/103 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K2201/0999 ,  H05K2201/10015 ,  H05K2201/10022 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: An electronic device may include a mechanical structure that mechanically supports the electronic device. One or more traces may be formed on one or more surfaces of the mechanical structure. Other electrical components may also be mounted on the surface of the mechanical structure and may or may not be connected to one or more of the traces. Additionally, one or more passivation layers may be formed on one or more of the surfaces, traces, and/or other electrical components and one or more traces and/or other electrical components may be intermixed with such passivation layers. In this way, the mechanical structure may be operable to function as an electrical component of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20170213665A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15480957

申请日：2017-04-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Trent Weber ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Michelle Yu ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Kurt Stiehl

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H2215/02 ,  H01H2221/026 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/03 ,  H04M1/236 ,  H05K7/14

Abstract: An electronic device may have buttons, a display, and a vibrator unit. Buttons may be included in electronic devices such as glass buttons, metal buttons, buttons that are assembled on printed circuit boards, and buttons that are partly formed from antenna structures. Button coatings may be used to improve the sliding performance of metal-on-metal buttons. A layer of polymer may be interposed between a button plate and a housing structure. A glass button member may have an underside on which a layer of patterned ink is formed. Elastomeric members may be used to reduce button rattle. Portions of a button may be provided with conductive features that form portions of an antenna.

公开(公告)号：US09351400B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14185818

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kuo-Hua Sung ,  Silvio Grespan ,  Brian Shadle ,  Romain A. Teil ,  Michael B. Wittenberg

IPC: H05K1/03 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K3/40

CPC classification number: H05K1/11 ,  H05K3/403 ,  H05K2201/09172 ,  H05K2203/1361 ,  H05K2203/1476

Abstract: Conductive contacts can be disposed on multiple substrates or on different surfaces of a single substrate. Conductive material is disposed over at least a portion of the two conductive contacts to electrically connect the contacts. The conductive material may be disposed over at least one surface between the conductive contacts. One or more conductive borders can be formed on a surface of a conductive layer. The conductive border or borders can improve signal transmission across the surface of the conductive layer.

Abstract translation: 导电触点可以设置在单个基板的多个基板或不同的表面上。 导电材料设置在两个导电触点的至少一部分上以电连接触点。 导电材料可以设置在导电触点之间的至少一个表面上。 可以在导电层的表面上形成一个或多个导电边界。 导电边界或边界可以改善穿过导电层表面的信号传输。

公开(公告)号：US20160086456A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14846481

申请日：2015-09-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Tommaso P. Rivellini

IPC: G08B5/36 ,  H04M1/02

Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing. Electrical components may be mounted in an interior portion of the housing. A display may be mounted to the housing to display images for a user. A button may have a movable button member that moves inwardly and outwardly with respect to the housing. Control circuitry can use a sensor to monitor button press activity on the button. A visual indicator such as an electrophoretic display or other low power display may be mounted on a protruding portion of the button member. The control circuitry can alter the visual appearance of the visual indicator in response to detection of button presses on the button member. The button may be sealed to prevent intrusion of moisture into the interior of the housing.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有壳体。 电气部件可以安装在壳体的内部部分中。 可以将显示器安装到外壳以显示用户的图像。 按钮可以具有相对于壳体向内和向外移动的可移动的按钮构件。 控制电路可以使用传感器来监视按钮上的按钮按钮活动。 诸如电泳显示器或其他低功率显示器的视觉指示器可以安装在按钮构件的突出部分上。 响应于按钮按钮上按钮的检测，控制电路可以改变视觉指示器的视觉外观。 按钮可以被密封以防止湿气侵入壳体的内部。

公开(公告)号：US09225115B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13913337

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Shayan Malek ,  Astoush Y. Shukla ,  Michael B. Wittenberg

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H01R13/639 ,  H01R12/7047 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H05K3/365 ,  H05K2201/09063 ,  H05K2203/167 ,  Y10T29/49126

Abstract: Board-to-board connectors that consume a minimal amount of board area, are simple to assemble, and provide a clear indication that a proper connection has been made. One example may consume minimal area, since only a retention key and slots in boards and connectors are needed. The connector may be simple to assemble since it may be as simple as stacking components, pushing down, and turning a retention key. Further, a first and a first line on a key and a cowling may be aligned after assembly to provide a clear indication that the connector has been properly assembled.

Abstract translation: 消耗最少电路板面积的板对板连接器组装简单，并提供了正确连接的明确指示。 一个示例可能消耗最小的面积，因为仅需要保留键和板和连接器中的插槽。 连接器可以容易组装，因为其可以像堆叠部件一样简单，向下推动和转动保持键。 此外，钥匙和整流罩上的第一线和第一线可以在组装之后对准，以提供连接器已被正确组装的清楚指示。