公开(公告)号：US09806446B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US15168036

申请日：2016-05-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jae Hwang Lee ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao ,  Nathan N. Ng

IPC: H01R12/00 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/72 ,  H01R13/04 ,  H01R13/658

CPC classification number: H01R12/71 ,  H01R9/096 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/724 ,  H01R13/04 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: Connecting structures to mechanically connect to a connector receptacle tongue and a printed circuit board and to electrically connect contacts on the connector receptacle tongue to traces on the printed circuit board. One example may provide an interposer having a housing and a plurality of contacts to connect a vertical tongue to a horizontal printed circuit board. The contacts may have a side or tongue connecting portion extending beyond a side of the housing and a bottom or board contacting portion extending beyond a bottom of the housing. The contacts may form a ninety-degree bend. A shield may at least substantially surround a vertical side of the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20170155213A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US15268645

申请日：2016-09-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Nathan N. Ng ,  Min Chul Kim

IPC: H01R13/6582 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/6591

CPC classification number: H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6591 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Connector inserts having a high signal integrity and low insertion loss by shielding signal contacts. One example may provide one or more ground contacts between a front opening and signal pins of a connector insert. These ground contacts may have sufficient lever arm to provide a good contact to a corresponding contact in a connector receptacle. To avoid excessive length in the connector insert, embodiments of the present invention may stack a portion of the ground contact above the signal contacts in the connector insert. To reduce excessive capacitance that would otherwise reduce signal impedance, one or more openings may be formed in the ground contacts. To prevent signal contacts from shorting to a shield through this opening, the opening may be covered by tape. The ground contacts may be positioned to avoid encountering power contacts in the receptacle when the insert is inserted into the receptacle.

公开(公告)号：US09490581B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14543803

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nathan N. Ng ,  Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Colin J. Abraham

IPC: H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/646 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R43/20

CPC classification number: H01R13/646 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R43/26 ,  Y10T29/49206 ,  Y10T29/4921

Abstract: Connector inserts having contacts with a high-impedance for good signal integrity and low insertion loss, a pleasant physical appearance, and that may be reliably manufactured. One example may provide connector inserts having signal contacts with a high impedance in order to improve signal integrity to allow high data rates. Another may provide connector inserts having a pleasant appearance by providing features to prevent light gaps from occurring between a plastic tip at a front of the connector insert and a connector insert shield. Another may provide reliable manufacturing by crimping a cap used to secure a cable to a connector insert with a multi-section die, where contacting surfaces of the die include various points or peaks along their surface. These points may effectively wrinkle or jog the perimeter of the cap, thereby reducing the dimensions of a cross-section of the cable.

Abstract translation: 具有高阻抗接触的连接器插件，具有良好的信号完整性和低插入损耗，良好的物理外观，并且可靠地制造。 一个示例可以提供具有高阻抗的信号触点的连接器插件，以便改善信号完整性以允许高数据速率。 另一种可以通过提供特征来提供具有愉悦外观的连接器插入件，以防止在连接器插入件的前部处的塑料端头和连接器插入式屏蔽件之间发生光间隙。 另一种可以通过将用于将电缆固定到具有多截面模具的连接器插入件的盖子进行压接来提供可靠的制造，其中模具的接触表面沿其表面包括各种点或峰。 这些点可能有效地使盖的周边起皱或慢跑，从而减小了电缆横截面的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20140376234A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US13921983

申请日：2013-06-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James R. Kroghahl ,  Nathan N. Ng ,  Rimple Bhatia

IPC: F21V13/04

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  H04M1/026

Abstract: Techniques and apparatus for providing one or more holes in a housing for an electronic device are disclosed. The one or more holes in the housing can be used to facilitate visual indicators. A light source can be controlled to provide light into a hole and thus emit light from the hole. When the light source is not providing light to the hole, the hole can be visually disguised (e.g., camouflaged) so it blends with the surrounding portions of the housing. The electronic device can, for example, be a small electronic device, such as a portable or handheld electronic device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在用于电子设备的外壳中提供一个或多个孔的技术和设备。 外壳中的一个或多个孔可用于方便视觉指示器。 可以控制光源以将光提供到孔中，从而从孔发射光。 当光源不向孔提供光时，孔可以被视觉上伪装（例如，伪装），使得它与壳体的周围部分混合。 电子设备可以例如是诸如便携式或手持电子设备的小型电子设备。

公开(公告)号：US08753132B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US13657449

申请日：2012-10-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Robert Scritzky ,  Paul Z. Yuan ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Nathan N. Ng

IPC: H01R3/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/648 ,  H01R24/30 ,  H01R43/24 ,  H01R2103/00

Abstract: Power plugs that provide reliable functionality, may be reliably manufactured, and have a pleasant appearance. One example may provide a power plug that functions in a reliable manner by providing a ground connection that may maintain its shape over several insertions and removals from a wall socket. A relatively large ground block may act as a heat sink to help reduce plug temperature during operation. Another example may provide a power plug that may be reliably manufactured by forming the ground block as a solid piece to prevent buckling and bending during plug manufacturing that may otherwise result. Another example may provide a power plug that has an attractive appearance by employing a bridge having a flat surface such that after an overmold is formed over the bridge, a face of the plug has a resulting flat, smooth appearance.

Abstract translation: 提供可靠功能的电源插头可以可靠地制造，外观美观。 一个示例可以提供通过提供接地连接来以可靠的方式起作用的电源插头，该接地连接可以在多个插入和从壁式插座的移除中保持其形状。 相对较大的接地块可用作散热器，以帮助降低操作期间的插头温度。 另一个示例可以提供可以通过将接地块形成为实体件可靠地制造的电源插头，以防止否则可能导致插头制造期间的弯曲和弯曲。 另一个实例可以通过采用具有平坦表面的桥梁来提供具有吸引人的外观的电源插头，使得在桥上形成包覆模制之后，插头的表面具有平坦的光滑外观。

公开(公告)号：US20140124236A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14073795

申请日：2013-11-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： My Vu ,  Nathan N. Ng ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Jason Squire

IPC: H01B11/10

CPC classification number: H01B11/1025 ,  H01B11/1091

Abstract: Cables capable of high-speed data transmission and having a low insertion loss. Examples may mitigate the effect of the suckout component of insertion loss by providing cables that eliminated, shift, or reduce the suckout. Examples may eliminate, or at least partially eliminate, the suckout component by providing a continuous return path. Others may shift the frequency of the suckout component to a high frequency where it no longer interferes or significantly attenuates signals being conveyed by the cable. Still others may reduce or control the magnitude of the suckout component.

Abstract translation: 能够进行高速数据传输并具有低插入损耗的电缆。 示例可以通过提供消除，移动或减少吸出的电缆来减轻插入损耗的吸引部件的影响。 示例可以通过提供连续返回路径来消除或至少部分地消除吸出部件。 其他人可以将吸出组件的频率移动到高频，其中它不再干扰或显着衰减由电缆传送的信号。 还有一些可能减少或控制吸出部件的大小。

公开(公告)号：US10516225B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-24

申请号：US16160793

申请日：2018-10-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao ,  Nathan N. Ng

IPC: H01R12/73 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R13/6583 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/11

Abstract: Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. The tongue may be formed using a printed circuit board. Contacts may be plated on top and bottom surfaces of the tongue. Retention features may also be located on top and bottom surfaces of tongue. These retention features may be speed bumps or other features. The connector insert may include a leading edge portion formed of plastic, a conductive shield around the insert behind the leasing edge portion, a plurality of spring contacts attached to an inside of the conductive shield, a top row of contacts; and a bottom row of contacts. Other connector receptacles may include a tongue having side ground contacts. The side ground contacts may engage an inside of a plug shield and have contacting portion to fit in openings in the plug shield.

公开(公告)号：US10310686B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-04

申请号：US15411733

申请日：2017-01-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kyle J. Nekimken ,  Scott J. McEuen ,  Forrest W. Liau ,  Joonas I. Ponkala ,  Sanjay C. Sheth ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Nathan N. Ng ,  Matthew B. Frazer

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  B32B37/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B32B37/10 ,  B32B37/12

Abstract: A laminated stack, such as a trackpad, is assembled by coupling components using an adhesive system. Assembly of the laminated stack includes forming an adhesive-spacing component on a first substrate, forming an adhesive-alignment-holding component on the first substrate in a perimeter around the adhesive-spacing component, forming a bonding component by filling an area within the perimeter with liquid adhesive, and bonding the first substrate to a second substrate by curing the bonding component. The first substrate and the second substrate may each be one of a touch-sensing component and a cover component. The adhesive-spacing component maintains a space between the first substrate and the second substrate while the bonding component cures. The adhesive-alignment-holding component maintains alignment of the first substrate and the second substrate while the bonding component cures.

公开(公告)号：US10103465B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US15482830

申请日：2017-04-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Zheng Gao ,  Nathan N. Ng

IPC: H01R24/00 ,  H01R12/73 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R13/6583 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/11

Abstract: Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. The tongue may be formed using a printed circuit board. Contacts may be plated on top and bottom surfaces of the tongue. Retention features may also be located on top and bottom surfaces of tongue. These retention features may be speed bumps or other features. The connector insert may include a leading edge portion formed of plastic, a conductive shield around the insert behind the leasing edge portion, a plurality of spring contacts attached to an inside of the conductive shield, a top row of contacts; and a bottom row of contacts. Other connector receptacles may include a tongue having side ground contacts. The side ground contacts may engage an inside of a plug shield and have contacting portion to fit in openings in the plug shield.

公开(公告)号：US20180233867A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15954425

申请日：2018-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Samuel W. Yuen ,  Nathan N. Ng ,  Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Colin J. Abraham

IPC: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/627

CPC classification number: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/2442 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/0221 ,  H01R43/16 ,  Y10T29/4921

Abstract: Connector inserts having retention features with good reliability and holding force. These connector inserts may include ground contacts that provide an insertion portion having a reduced length. These connector inserts may be reliable, have an attractive appearance, and be readily manufactured.