公开(公告)号：US20160050763A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14460296

申请日：2014-08-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chiu-Yu Tang ,  Ibuki Kamei ,  Timothy J. Rasmussen

IPC: H05K3/28 ,  H05K1/11 ,  B23K1/20 ,  H05K3/34 ,  H05K13/04 ,  B23K1/00 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: B23K1/20 ,  B23K1/0016 ,  B23K3/0471 ,  H05K3/284 ,  H05K3/34 ,  H05K3/3494 ,  H05K2201/10287 ,  H05K2203/1322 ,  H05K2203/304

Abstract: A method for connecting or terminating wires to a printed circuit is disclosed. The method includes applying layers, such as a first layer and a second layer, to the printed circuit. The first layer is applied over several active components on the printed circuit, and provides a sealant against ingress of contaminants in the active components. The second layer is a rigid layer applied over the first layer. When the printed circuit is placed in a fixture, a metallic element, such as a thermode or hot bar, presses against the wires to hold the wires against several terminals on the printed circuit. The metallic element is heated to melt solder between the wires and the terminals. The second layer is configured to resist compressive forces from the metallic element and the fixture, such that the printed circuit and the active components are not damaged during the connection process.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将电线连接或接线到印刷电路的方法。 该方法包括将诸如第一层和第二层的层施加到印刷电路。 第一层施加在印刷电路上的几个活性组分上，并且提供了防止活性组分中的污染物侵入的密封剂。 第二层是施加在第一层上的刚性层。 当印刷电路放置在固定装置中时，诸如热电极或热棒之类的金属元件压在电线上，以将电线固定在印刷电路上的几个端子上。 金属元件被加热以在焊丝和端子之间熔化焊料。 第二层被配置为抵抗来自金属元件和夹具的压缩力，使得印刷电路和有源部件在连接过程中不被损坏。

公开(公告)号：US12162331B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-10

申请号：US17949112

申请日：2022-09-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher D. Jones ,  Ibuki Kamei ,  James R. Wilson ,  Clarisse Mazuir ,  John Raff ,  Budhadipta Dan ,  David E. Kingman ,  Martin Melcher

IPC: B60J3/04 ,  B60J3/00 ,  G02F1/01 ,  E06B3/67

Abstract: A system such as a vehicle may have adjustable structures such as adjustable windows. Adjustable windows may have adjustable layers such as adjustable tint layers, adjustable reflectivity layers, and adjustable haze layers. Adjustable window layers may be incorporated into a window with one or more transparent structural layers such as a pair of glass window layers. Adjustable components such as adjustable reflectivity layers, adjustable haze layers, and adjustable tint layers may be interposed between the pair of glass window layers. Fixed partially reflective mirrors, fixed tint layers, and/or fixed haze layers may be used in place of adjustable tint, haze, and reflectivity layers and/or may be incorporated into windows in addition to adjustable tint, haze, and reflectivity layers.

公开(公告)号：US12052041B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US17174280

申请日：2021-02-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Allegra Shum ,  Christopher B. Lyons ,  Ibuki Kamei ,  Matthew W. Miller

IPC: H04B1/3816 ,  G06K13/08

CPC classification number: H04B1/3816 ,  G06K13/0831

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing member defining at least a portion of a side surface of the portable electronic device, a subscriber identity module (SIM) tray extending through a hole defined through the housing member and movable between a seated position and an at least partially ejected position, a tray ejector arm configured to at least partially eject the SIM tray from the portable electronic device in response to a user actuation, and a biasing member configured to bias the tray ejector arm against the SIM tray when the SIM tray is in the seated position.

公开(公告)号：US11867352B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-09

申请号：US17317725

申请日：2021-05-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Timothy J. Rasmussen ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Aaron A. Oro ,  Miranda L Daly ,  Ibuki Kamei

IPC: H01M10/46 ,  F16M13/02 ,  G03B17/56 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: F16M13/02 ,  G03B17/561 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H04B5/0075

Abstract: Adapters that can mount phones or other electronic devices on camera stabilizers, where the adapters are portable, can capable of charging, and can allow cameras on the phones to be easily leveled or adjusted to any orientation. An adapter can include a base portion having an opening, where a fastener in the opening can attach the adapter to a camera stabilizer, as well as an upright portion having an enclosure and a contacting surface. The enclosure can house a first magnet array for magnetically attracting a second magnet array in a phone, such that the phone can be readily mounted to a camera stabilizer. The enclosure can further house near-field communication circuits and components for identification. The upright portion and base portion can be connected by a fixed right angle or by a hinge, which can allow the adapter to fold into a more convenient form.

公开(公告)号：US20210098952A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-01

申请号：US16585421

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jason S. Sloey ,  Ibuki Kamei ,  Timothy B. Ogilvie ,  Daniel C. Wagman ,  Eric S. Jol

IPC: H01R24/50 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/73 ,  H01R13/6585

Abstract: High-speed connectors that save space in an electronic device, are simple to connect, and are readily manufactured. One example can provide a high-speed connector having high-speed connections. The high-speed connections can be integrated with low-speed connections in a board-to-board structure to save space in an electronic device. An example can provide high-speed connections that are simple to connect. The board-to-board structure can include a board-to-board plug, where each high-speed connection includes a high-speed contact having a lateral portion. The lateral portion can include right-angle tabs to guide a central conductor of a coaxial cable. The central conductor of each coaxial cable can be soldered to a corresponding lateral portion. Ground contacts for the board-to-board plug can include crimping portions to connect to an outer shield of each coaxial cable. These high-speed connectors can be readily manufactured by utilizing stamped contacts and molded housings.

公开(公告)号：US09977460B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15476829

申请日：2017-03-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Daniel Wagman ,  Oliver Ross ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Hani Esmaeili ,  Brett Degner ,  Ibuki Kamei

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1607 ,  G06F1/1615 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01R13/2442 ,  H01R13/6205

Abstract: An electronic device comprising a device enclosure having an exterior surface; a contact area positioned at the exterior surface and having first and second ends, the contact area having a plurality of contacts arranged between the first and second ends and substantially flush with the exterior surface; and an alignment feature within the enclosure comprising first and second magnets positioned on opposing sides of the contact area, the first magnet positioned adjacent to the first end of the contact area and the second magnet positioned adjacent to the second end of the contact area.

公开(公告)号：US09634426B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US15079785

申请日：2016-03-24

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： David I. Nazzaro ,  Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Ibuki Kamei

IPC: H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/44 ,  H01R13/46 ,  H01R13/453 ,  H01R24/58

CPC classification number: H01R13/5216 ,  H01R13/44 ,  H01R13/453 ,  H01R13/46 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R24/58

Abstract: An electronic device has a self-healing elastomer applied over one or more external electronic connectors. The self-healing elastomer may obscure the electronic connectors from the user as well as provide environmental protection for the connector and the electronic device. Electronic probes may temporarily penetrate the self-healing elastomer to mate with the electronic connector. After removal of the probes the self-healing elastomer may elastically reform and self-heal.

公开(公告)号：US20170093087A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15181307

申请日：2016-06-13

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Hani Esmaeili ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Ibuki Kamei ,  Daniel C. Wagman ,  Albert J. Golko ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Mani Razaghi Kashani

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H01R13/22

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  H01R11/30 ,  H01R12/61 ,  H01R13/193 ,  H01R13/22 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/5213

Abstract: This application relates to magnetically actuated electrical connectors. The electrical connectors includes movable magnetic elements that move in response to an externally applied magnetic field. In some embodiments, the electrical connectors includes recessed contacts that move from a recessed position to an engaged position in response to an externally applied magnetic field associated with an electronic device to which the connector is designed to be coupled. In some embodiments, the external magnetic field has a particular polarity pattern configured to draw contacts associated with a matching polarity pattern out of the recessed position.

公开(公告)号：US20150207254A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14161387

申请日：2014-01-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ibuki Kamei ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Warren Z. Jones

IPC: H01R13/03 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H01R13/035 ,  H05K1/0284 ,  H05K1/097 ,  H05K1/117 ,  H05K3/125 ,  H05K3/4015 ,  H05K2201/0323 ,  H05K2201/09118

Abstract: A connector or other structure may be provided with dielectric material and conductive traces. The dielectric material may include plastic structures such as molded plastic members. Elastomeric material may allow part of a connector to flex when the connector is mated with a corresponding connector. Printed circuits may be used to mount electrical components. Conductive traces may be formed on plastic structures such as molded plastic structures, on elastomeric members, on printed circuits, and on other structures. The conductive structures may form signal interconnects, ground plane structures, contacts, and other signal paths. The conductive traces may be formed from metal and other conductive materials such as graphene. Graphene may be deposited using inkjet printing techniques or other techniques. During inkjet printing, graphene may be patterned to form signal lines, connector contacts, ground planes, and other structures.

Abstract translation: 连接器或其它结构可以设置有介电材料和导电迹线。 电介质材料可以包括诸如模制塑料构件的塑性结构。 当连接器与相应的连接器配合时，弹性材料可允许连接器的一部分弯曲。 印刷电路可用于安装电气部件。 导电迹线可以形成在诸如模制塑料结构的塑料结构上，在弹性体构件上，印刷电路上以及其它结构上。 导电结构可以形成信号互连，接地平面结构，触点和其它信号路径。 导电迹线可由金属和其它导电材料如石墨烯形成。 石墨烯可以使用喷墨印刷技术或其它技术沉积。 在喷墨打印期间，石墨烯可以被图案化以形成信号线，连接器触点，接地平面和其它结构。

公开(公告)号：US09054478B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US13779433

申请日：2013-02-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Albert J. Golko ,  Ibuki Kamei ,  Warren Z. Jones ,  Paul J. Thompson

IPC: H01R13/58 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R43/20 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: An improved method is employed to produce a plug connector having a defined breaking strength. The plug connector is receivable in a receptacle connector disposed in an electronic device. The plug connector has an inner enclosure bonded to a tab of the connector. The bonds are designed to break at a torque that is less than the breaking strength of the tab of the connector and/or the receptacle connector. The designed breaking strength protects the receptacle connector and/or the electronic device from damage when a force is applied to the plug connector.

Abstract translation: 采用改进的方法来制造具有确定的断裂强度的插头连接器。 插头连接器可接收在设置在电子设备中的插座连接器中。 插头连接器具有结合到连接器的突出部的内部外壳。 这些接合被设计成以小于连接器和/或插座连接器的突片的断裂强度的扭矩断裂。 设计的断裂强度可以保护插座连接器和/或电子设备免受对插头连接器施加力的损坏。