公开(公告)号：US20160094001A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14500957

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Junhua Liu

IPC: H01R43/16

CPC classification number: H01R43/18 ,  B21C37/06 ,  B21C37/08 ,  B21C37/0803 ,  B21C37/0815 ,  B21C37/155 ,  B21D26/033 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R24/62

Abstract: Methods for forming seamless and jointless metal parts suitable in a manufacturing environment are disclosed. The metal parts can be used in the manufacture of electronic devices and accessories of electronic devices, such as connectors. In particular embodiments, the methods involve forming a seamless cylindrical tube. The seamless cylindrical tube can then undergo a series of shaping processes that retain and exterior seamless surface of the tube. In some embodiments, the shaping processes include a hydroforming process. The methods can be performed without the use of dovetails and other types of visible joints that can complicate the manufacturing process and result in a part with aesthetically unappealing visible joints and seams.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于形成适用于制造环境的无缝和无接头金属部件的方法。 金属部件可以用于电子设备的制造和电子设备的附件，例如连接器。 在具体实施方案中，所述方法包括形成无缝圆柱形管。 然后，无缝圆柱形管可以经历一系列保持管和外部无缝表面的成形工艺。 在一些实施例中，成形过程包括液压成形工艺。 该方法可以在不使用燕尾和其他类型的可见接头的情况下进行，这些接头可能使制造过程复杂化，并导致具有美观无吸引力的可见接头和接缝的部件。