公开(公告)号：US10418763B2

公开(公告)日：2019-09-17

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: H01R13/648 ,  H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R43/02

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.

公开(公告)号：US20150295362A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14683134

申请日：2015-04-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Jae Hwang Lee ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Zheng Gao ,  Rui Zhou

IPC: H01R13/6581 ,  H01R43/02 ,  H01R13/405

CPC classification number: H01R13/6581 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R13/6466 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R23/02 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/0221 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Connector receptacles that are able to withstand insertion and other forces, are reliable, and are easy to manufacture. In various examples, the connector receptacle tongue or other portions may be reinforced such that they may withstand the insertion forces exerted through a connector insert.

Abstract translation: 能够承受插入和其他力的连接器插座是可靠的，易于制造。 在各种示例中，连接器插座舌片或其他部分可以被加强，使得它们可以承受通过连接器插入件施加的插入力。

公开(公告)号：US20150236446A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14626928

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mani Razaghi Kashani ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/635

CPC classification number: H01R13/635 ,  H01R13/6275

Abstract: Connector inserts having latches, bayonets, or similar structures as retention features. The connector inserts may include these bayonets on one or more sides or other portions of the connector insert. The bayonets may be located inside of a connector insert while the connector insert is being inserted into a receptacle, thereby reducing wear and marring of the receptacle. The bayonets may extend out of a connector insert when the connector insert is inserted into the connector receptacle and may engage corresponding retention features in the connector receptacle, thereby reducing the chances of an inadvertent disconnection. When the bayonets are located inside the connector insert, the connector insert may be in a first state, while when the bayonets are extended, the connector insert may be in a second state. The connector insert may retain state in either the first or second state in the absence of a user applied force.

Abstract translation: 连接器插件具有闩锁，卡口或类似结构作为保留特征。 连接器插入件可以在连接器插入件的一侧或多侧或其它部分上包括这些卡口。 当连接器插入件插入插座时，卡口可以位于连接器插入件的内部，从而减少插座的磨损和损坏。 当连接器插入件插入连接器插座中时，卡口可以延伸出连接器插件，并且可以接合连接器插座中的对应的保持特征，从而减少无意的断开的机会。 当卡口位于连接器插件内部时，连接器插入件可处于第一状态，而当卡口延伸时，连接器插入件可处于第二状态。 在没有用户施加的力的情况下，连接器插入件可以保持处于第一或第二状态的状态。

公开(公告)号：US08968019B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13657329

申请日：2012-10-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul J. Hack ,  Joshua Funamura ,  George V. Anastas ,  Zheng Gao ,  Gregory A. Springer ,  Erik James Shahoian

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H05K7/14 ,  G06F1/18

CPC classification number: H01R12/7076 ,  G06F1/185 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H05K7/1402 ,  H05K7/1408 ,  H05K7/1409

Abstract: Sockets that provide easy access for users to change cards while allowing the use of thinner device enclosures. One example provides a socket having two positions. When the socket is in an open state, the card may be oriented in a direction substantially away from the main logic board. When the socket is in a closed state, the card moves such that it is oriented at least closer to being in parallel to the main logic board.

Abstract translation: 插座可方便用户更换卡片，同时允许使用更薄的设备外壳。 一个示例提供了具有两个位置的插座。 当插座处于打开状态时，卡可以沿着远离主逻辑板的方向定向。 当插座处于关闭状态时，卡移动使其至少更接近于与主逻辑板平行。

公开(公告)号：US08951071B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US13913277

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: H01R24/04 ,  H01R13/15 ,  H01R43/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/15 ,  H01R13/7033 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may provide audio jacks capable of providing a sufficient retention force to avoid some inadvertent extractions of an audio plug. Examples may also provide audio jacks that may be readily assembled. Other examples may provide other types of connectors. These audio jacks or other connectors may provide contact structures having one or more contacts, each having a contact support to increase contact retention force. Different materials may be used to form the contacts and the contact supports. In this way, contacts may be formed using a highly conductive material, while the contact supports may be formed of a material having good spring characteristics. While such a contact may not be able to provide an adequate retention force on its own, the use of a contact support may sufficiently increase the retention force to prevent accidental extractions of an audio plug or other connector.

Abstract translation: 可以提供音频插孔的电路，方法和装置，其能够提供足够的保持力以避免一些无意中提取音频插头。 示例还可以提供可以容易地组装的音频插孔。 其他示例可以提供其他类型的连接器。 这些音频千斤顶或其它连接器可以提供具有一个或多个触点的接触结构，每个触点具有接触支撑以增加接触保持力。 可以使用不同的材料来形成触点和触点支撑。 以这种方式，可以使用高导电材料形成触点，而接触支撑件可以由具有良好弹簧特性的材料形成。 尽管这样的接触可能不能够自己提供足够的保持力，但是使用接触支撑件可以充分增加保持力，以防止意外拔出音频插头或其他连接器。