Bracket assembly for a multi-component vision system in an electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US11249513B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-15

    申请号:US17033457

    申请日:2020-09-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device that includes a vision system carried by a bracket assembly is disclosed. The vision system may include a first camera module that captures an image of an object, a light emitting element that emits light rays toward the object, and a second camera module that receives light rays reflected from the object. The light rays may include infrared light rays. The bracket assembly is designed not only carry the aforementioned modules, but to also maintain a predetermined and fixed separation between the modules. The bracket assembly may form a rigid, multi-piece bracket assembly to prevent bending, thereby maintaining the predetermined separation. The electronic device may include a transparent cover designed to couple with a housing. The transparent cover includes an alignment module designed to engage a module and provide a moving force that aligns the bracket assembly and the modules to a desired location in the housing.

    Methods for applying a coating over laser marking

    公开(公告)号:US09808829B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-07

    申请号:US14846269

    申请日:2015-09-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Coatings for filling cracks within anodic films formed from, for example, a laser marking process are described. The cracks generally have widths of nanometers in scale and can extend from an external surface of an anodic film to an underlying metal substrate. The coatings fill the cracks to prevent liquid and contaminants from entering the cracks and reaching the metal substrate, thereby preventing corrosion of the underlying metal substrate. The coatings can be hydrophobic such that water is wicked away from the cracks. In some cases, the coatings are fluoropolymer coatings. Methods include spray-on techniques that provide a thin and uniform layer of the coating. The spray-on technique can be configured to spray on a fluoropolymer precursor onto the anodic film such that the fluoropolymer precursor diffuses into and polymerizes into the fluoropolymer coating within the cracks.

    ACOUSTIC MESH AND METHODS OF USE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    18.
    发明申请
    ACOUSTIC MESH AND METHODS OF USE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES 有权
    声学网和电子设备的使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160073194A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14659319

    申请日:2015-03-16

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: An acoustically permeable material is disposed within an aperture of an electronic device to provide aesthetic appeal for the electronic device and protection for an acoustic device mounted within the electronic device. A stiffener is used in conjunction with the acoustically permeable material to improve its ability to resist permanent mechanical deformation from external forces. In some embodiments the stiffener may have multiple cavities enabling improved isolation between multiple acoustic devices within the same aperture. Other methods of employing acoustically permeable materials are disclosed that improve the aesthetic appeal, acoustic performance and/or manufacturability of the electronic device.

    Abstract translation: 声透性材料设置在电子设备的孔内,以为电子设备提供美观的吸引力,并且保护安装在电子设备内的声学设备。 加强筋与声透射材料结合使用,以提高其抗外力的永久性机械变形的能力。 在一些实施例中,加强件可以具有多个空腔,从而能够改善在同一孔内的多个声学装置之间的隔离。 公开了采用声透射材料的其它方法,其提高了电子设备的美学吸引力,声学性能和/或可制造性。

    DUAL SHOT STROBE LENS AND FLEX AND STIFFENER FEATURES OF A CAMERA
    19.
    发明申请
    DUAL SHOT STROBE LENS AND FLEX AND STIFFENER FEATURES OF A CAMERA 有权
    双镜头镜头和相机的柔性和强度特征

    公开(公告)号:US20160072996A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14609404

    申请日:2015-01-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device having a lens and a lens retaining member is disclosed. The lens and the lens retaining member may both be molded in a single mold cavity. However, the lens includes a first material that is clear and translucent, while the lens retaining member includes a second material that is opaque. The lens retaining member may include an alignment such that the lens and lens retaining member, when secured to a flexible circuit, may self-align with a window. The window allows a light source to emit light while the lens retaining member blocks or reflects light. In another embodiment, a container having a first member and a second member may be positioned around a camera module. The container may act as an EMI shield for the camera module.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有透镜和透镜保持构件的电子设备。 透镜和透镜保持构件都可以模制在单个模腔中。 然而,透镜包括透明和半透明的第一材料,而透镜保持构件包括不透明的第二材料。 透镜保持构件可以包括对准,使得当固定到柔性电路时,透镜和透镜保持构件可以与窗口自对准。 窗口允许光源发光,同时透镜保持构件阻挡或反射光。 在另一个实施例中,具有第一构件和第二构件的容器可以位于照相机模块周围。 容器可以用作相机模块的EMI屏蔽。

    Grounding clamp
    20.
    发明授权
    Grounding clamp 有权
    接地夹

    公开(公告)号:US09033731B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-19

    申请号:US13632126

    申请日:2012-09-30

    Applicant: Apple, Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01R9/0524 H01R4/023 H01R9/0515

    Abstract: A clamping apparatus includes a base, a vertical support member coupled to the base, and a head member coupled to the vertical support member. The head member is configured to receive and engage a portion of a coaxial cable. Additionally, the base is configured to engage through a through hole or slot arranged through a substrate and provide electrical communication between a portion of the coaxial cable and the substrate.

    Abstract translation: 夹紧装置包括底座,联接到基座的垂直支撑构件和联接到垂直支撑构件的头构件。 头部构件被配置为接收和接合同轴电缆的一部分。 另外,基座被构造成通过穿过基板布置的通孔或狭缝接合,并且在同轴电缆的一部分和基板之间提供电连通。

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