Aluminum oxide control mechanism
    11.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09775254B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-26

    申请号:US14875340

    申请日:2015-10-05

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Kelvin Kwong

    CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 H01H9/161 H01H13/023 H05K5/0217 H05K5/03

    Abstract: A control mechanism comprises a housing defining an interior and an exterior, an aperture formed in the housing and extending from the interior to the exterior thereof, an actuator on the interior of the housing, proximate the control aperture, and a control member positionable within the aperture to operate the actuator. The control member comprises a first surface exposed to the exterior of the housing, a second surface proximate the actuator within the housing, and a body portion extending therebetween, the body portion being formed of a substantially single crystal aluminum oxide material. A bias member is configured to bias the body portion of the control member toward an inner surface of the housing, such that the control member is retained within the aperture in operation of the actuator.

    Electronic device with display frame antenna

    公开(公告)号:US09653778B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-05-16

    申请号:US15044763

    申请日:2016-02-16

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01Q1/24 H01Q1/2258 H01Q1/243 H01Q1/44

    Abstract: An electronic device has a display mounted in a housing using a plastic display frame. The display has an active area and an inactive area. A display cover layer may have polymer coating layers in the inactive area. The display frame may lie under the inactive area. A patterned metal coating layer may be formed on the display frame. The patterned metal coating layer may have portions that form adhesion promotion structures for promoting adhesion between the frame and the adhesive. The patterned metal coating layer may also have portions that form antenna structures. The antenna structures may be used to transmit and receive radio-frequency signals and may be used as adhesion promotion structures. Adhesive may be interposed between the polymer coating layers and the metal coating layer on the display frame to attach the display cover layer and the display to the display frame.

    Electronic device with display frame antenna
    13.
    发明授权
    Electronic device with display frame antenna 有权
    带显示框天线的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US09293806B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-22

    申请号:US14201501

    申请日:2014-03-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01Q1/24 H01Q1/2258 H01Q1/243 H01Q1/44

    Abstract: An electronic device has a display mounted in a housing using a plastic display frame. The display has an active area and an inactive area. A display cover layer may have polymer coating layers in the inactive area. The display frame may lie under the inactive area. A patterned metal coating layer may be formed on the display frame. The patterned metal coating layer may have portions that form adhesion promotion structures for promoting adhesion between the frame and the adhesive. The patterned metal coating layer may also have portions that form antenna structures. The antenna structures may be used to transmit and receive radio-frequency signals and may be used as adhesion promotion structures. Adhesive may be interposed between the polymer coating layers and the metal coating layer on the display frame to attach the display cover layer and the display to the display frame.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备具有使用塑料显示框架安装在壳体中的显示器。 显示屏具有活动区域和非活动区域。 显示器覆盖层可以在非活性区域中具有聚合物涂层。 显示框可能位于非活动区域之下。 图案化的金属涂层可以形成在显示框上。 图案化的金属涂层可以具有形成用于促进框架和粘合剂之间的粘附的粘合促进结构的部分。 图案化的金属涂层也可以具有形成天线结构的部分。 天线结构可以用于发射和接收射频信号,并且可以用作粘附促进结构。 粘合剂可以介于聚合物涂层和显示框架上的金属涂层之间,以将显示覆盖层和显示器附着到显示框架上。

    Ceramic insert control mechanism
    14.
    发明授权
    Ceramic insert control mechanism 有权
    陶瓷刀片控制机构

    公开(公告)号:US09232672B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-05

    申请号:US13738107

    申请日:2013-01-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A control mechanism for an electronic device comprises a cover glass having an aperture defined therein. The aperture extends from an interior to an exterior of the device. A control member is positioned within the aperture, coupled to an actuator. The control member comprises a ceramic insert having a contact surface exposed to the exterior of the housing, operable to actuate the actuator in response to a force on the contact surface. A bearing member is molded about the insert. The bearing member has a hardness less than that of the ceramic insert, and less than that of the cover glass.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备的控制机构包括其中限定有孔的盖玻片。 孔从装置的内部延伸到外部。 控制构件定位在孔内,联接到致动器。 控制构件包括具有暴露于壳体外部的接触表面的陶瓷插入件,可操作以响应于接触表面上的力来致动致动器。 围绕插入件模制轴承构件。 轴承部件的硬度小于陶瓷刀片的硬度,小于盖玻片的硬度。

    Aluminum oxide control mechanism
    15.
    发明授权
    Aluminum oxide control mechanism 有权
    氧化铝控制机制

    公开(公告)号:US09153391B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-06

    申请号:US13679673

    申请日:2012-11-16

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Kelvin Kwong

    CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 H01H9/161 H01H13/023 H05K5/0217 H05K5/03

    Abstract: A control mechanism comprises a housing defining an interior and an exterior, an aperture formed in the housing and extending from the interior to the exterior thereof, an actuator on the interior of the housing, proximate the control aperture, and a control member positionable within the aperture to operate the actuator. The control member comprises a first surface exposed to the exterior of the housing, a second surface proximate the actuator within the housing, and a body portion extending therebetween, the body portion being formed of a substantially single crystal aluminum oxide material. A bias member is configured to bias the body portion of the control member toward an inner surface of the housing, such that the control member is retained within the aperture in operation of the actuator.

    Abstract translation: 控制机构包括限定内部和外部的壳体,形成在壳体中并且从内部延伸到外部的孔,邻近控制孔的壳体内部的致动器,以及可定位在壳体内部的控制构件 孔径来操作执行器。 控制构件包括暴露于壳体外部的第一表面,邻近壳体内的致动器的第二表面,以及在其间延伸的主体部分,主体部分由基本上单晶的氧化铝材料形成。 偏置构件构造成将控制构件的主体部分朝向壳体的内表面偏压,使得控制构件在致动器的操作中保持在孔内。

    Electronic Devices Having Electrostatic Discharge Paths
    16.
    发明申请
    Electronic Devices Having Electrostatic Discharge Paths 有权
    具有静电放电路径的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US20150216024A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-30

    申请号:US14167625

    申请日:2014-01-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Kelvin Kwong

    CPC classification number: H05K9/0067

    Abstract: An electronic device may have a display and other electrical components that are sensitive to electrostatic charge. A button may pass through an opening in a layer of the display. A metal trim may surround the button. The housing may have an opening with a clear lens surrounded by a metal trim. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, an electrostatic discharge path may be formed in the device that includes a metal trim surrounding a component such as a button member or camera lens, metal traces on the inner surface of a display layer or a housing, a grounded metal housing structure, and a spring or other conductive structure that couples the metal traces to the grounded metal housing structure. Displays may be provided with electrostatic discharge paths that route electrostatic charge to grounded metal housing structures.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有对静电电荷敏感的显示器和其它电气部件。 按钮可以穿过显示器的层中的开口。 金属饰边可以围绕按钮。 壳体可以具有由金属装饰物围绕的透明透镜的开口。 为了防止静电放电的损害,可以在包括围绕诸如按钮构件或相机透镜的部件的金属装饰件,显示层的内表面上的金属迹线或外壳,接地的静电放电路径 金属外壳结构,以及弹簧或其他导电结构,其将金属迹线耦合到接地的金属外壳结构。 显示器可以设置有将静电电荷路由到接地的金属外壳结构的静电放电路径。

    ALUMINUM OXIDE CONTROL MECHANISM
    17.
    发明申请
    ALUMINUM OXIDE CONTROL MECHANISM 有权
    氧化铝控制机制

    公开(公告)号:US20140138221A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-22

    申请号:US13679673

    申请日:2012-11-16

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Inventor: Kelvin Kwong

    CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 H01H9/161 H01H13/023 H05K5/0217 H05K5/03

    Abstract: A control mechanism comprises a housing defining an interior and an exterior, an aperture formed in the housing and extending from the interior to the exterior thereof, an actuator on the interior of the housing, proximate the control aperture, and a control member positionable within the aperture to operate the actuator. The control member comprises a first surface exposed to the exterior of the housing, a second surface proximate the actuator within the housing, and a body portion extending therebetween, the body portion being formed of a substantially single crystal aluminum oxide material. A bias member is configured to bias the body portion of the control member toward an inner surface of the housing, such that the control member is retained within the aperture in operation of the actuator.

    Abstract translation: 控制机构包括限定内部和外部的壳体,形成在壳体中并且从内部延伸到外部的孔,邻近控制孔的壳体内部的致动器,以及可定位在壳体内部的控制构件 孔径来操作执行器。 控制构件包括暴露于壳体外部的第一表面,邻近壳体内的致动器的第二表面,以及在其间延伸的主体部分,主体部分由基本上单晶的氧化铝材料形成。 偏置构件构造成将控制构件的主体部分朝向壳体的内表面偏压,使得控制构件在致动器的操作中保持在孔内。

    Electronic devices having electrostatic discharge paths

    公开(公告)号:US09807919B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-31

    申请号:US14167625

    申请日:2014-01-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Kelvin Kwong

    CPC classification number: H05K9/0067

    Abstract: An electronic device may have a display and other electrical components that are sensitive to electrostatic charge. A button may pass through an opening in a layer of the display. A metal trim may surround the button. The housing may have an opening with a clear lens surrounded by a metal trim. To prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, an electrostatic discharge path may be formed in the device that includes a metal trim surrounding a component such as a button member or camera lens, metal traces on the inner surface of a display layer or a housing, a grounded metal housing structure, and a spring or other conductive structure that couples the metal traces to the grounded metal housing structure. Displays may be provided with electrostatic discharge paths that route electrostatic charge to grounded metal housing structures.

    Electronic device with camera flash structures
    19.
    发明授权
    Electronic device with camera flash structures 有权
    具有相机闪光灯结构的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US09575392B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-21

    申请号:US13760930

    申请日:2013-02-06

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G03B15/03 G03B17/02 G03B31/00 G03B2215/0503

    Abstract: An electronic device may contain a camera, a camera flash, and a display in a housing. The camera flash or the display may provide illumination while capturing images with camera. The camera flash may be formed from light guiding structures that receive camera flash light from a light source. The camera flash may be located under a speaker port mesh. A speaker port may contain a camera and a camera flash. Light guiding structures may have a ring shape with an opening. A speaker port, camera, or button may be located within the opening. A button may have an opaque portion in which a transparent light guiding structure for a camera flash is embedded. Camera flash structures may produce camera flash light to capture images and can serve as a status indicator to indicate when a message is received or other state change is detected during operation.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包含相机,相机闪光灯和外壳中的显示器。 相机闪光灯或显示屏可以在用相机捕获图像的同时提供照明。 相机闪光灯可以由从光源接收照相机闪光的导光结构形成。 相机闪光灯可能位于扬声器端口网格下方。 扬声器端口可能包含相机和相机闪光灯。 导光结构可以具有带开口的环形。 扬声器端口,相机或按钮可能位于开口内。 按钮可以具有不透明部分,其中嵌入用于相机闪光灯的透明导光结构。 相机闪光灯结构可能会产生相机闪光灯以拍摄图像,并可用作状态指示器,以指示何时收到消息或在操作期间检测到其他状态更改。

    Active protection for acoustic device
    20.
    发明授权
    Active protection for acoustic device 有权
    声学设备的主动保护

    公开(公告)号:US09357299B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-31

    申请号:US13679721

    申请日:2012-11-16

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Kelvin Kwong

    CPC classification number: H04R3/007 H04R2499/11

    Abstract: A device comprises a housing, an acoustic component coupled to an exterior of the device through an acoustic passage in the housing, and an actuated mechanism operable to close the acoustic passage between the acoustic component and the housing. The actuated mechanism is operable to close the acoustic passage in response to a control signal, where the control signal is indicative of a pressure differential transmittable from the exterior of the device through the acoustic passage to the acoustic component.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括壳体,通过壳体中的声通道耦合到装置的外部的声学部件,以及致动机构,其可操作以封闭声部件和壳体之间的声通道。 致动机构可操作以响应于控制信号而闭合声通道,其中控制信号表示从装置的外部通过声通道传递到声部件的压力差。

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