公开(公告)号：US20160087332A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14956799

申请日：2015-12-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Pope ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H05K3/10 ,  H01Q7/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q3/44 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H05K3/10 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: An antenna on a sapphire structure. The antenna includes a sapphire structure having a first side, and a second side positioned opposite the first side. The antenna also includes a first antenna trace positioned on the first side of the sapphire structure, and a second antenna trace positioned on the second side of the sapphire structure. Additionally, the antenna includes at least one via formed through the sapphire structure. The at least one via electrically connects the first antenna trace to the second antenna trace.

公开(公告)号：US20160064810A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14567850

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James B. Smith ,  Gregory N. Stephens ,  Boon W. Shiu ,  Shayan Malek ,  Marwan Rammah ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla ,  Eric N. Nyland ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Michael Benjamin Wittenberg ,  Rasamy Phouthavong ,  Benjamin Shane Bustle

IPC: H01Q1/50 ,  H01R4/48 ,  H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H01R11/01 ,  H01Q1/20 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/50 ,  H01R4/48

Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure relates to connectors for antenna feed assemblies and display coupling components of a mobile device. The flexible connectors can be configured with a flexible spring connector component that couples a mobile device antenna to a main logic board of the mobile device within a housing of the mobile device such that the flexible connector can withstand a drop event, while at the same providing for an in-line inductance as part of an antenna-defined design requirement. The display of the mobile device can be coupled to a housing of the mobile device using a pin-screw arrangement that allows the display to controllably shift in the X-direction and the Y-direction, while only being purposefully constrained in the Z-direction (with reference to a 3-dimensional graph having X, Y, and Z axes). This configuration can prevent the display from being pulled out of alignment during a drop event.

Abstract translation: 本公开的主题涉及用于移动设备的天线馈送组件和显示器耦合部件的连接器。 柔性连接器可以配置有柔性弹簧连接器部件，该柔性弹簧连接器部件将移动设备天线耦合到移动设备的壳体内的移动设备的主逻辑板，使得柔性连接器能够承受跌落事件，同时在相同的提供 作为天线定义设计要求的一部分的串联电感。 移动装置的显示器可以使用销螺钉装置联接到移动装置的壳体，该销螺钉装置允许显示器在X方向和Y方向上可控地移动，同时仅在Z方向上被有目的地约束 （参考具有X，Y和Z轴的三维图）。 此配置可以防止在丢弃事件期间显示被拉出对齐。

公开(公告)号：US20160062213A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14604657

申请日：2015-01-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marwan Rammah ,  Eric N. Nyland ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Scott A. Myers ,  David A. Pakula ,  Michael Benjamin Wittenberg ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla

IPC: G03B17/02 ,  G03B17/12

CPC classification number: G03B17/12 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G03B17/02 ,  G03B43/00 ,  H04M1/0264 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: An electronic device having a securing member for a camera module is disclosed. The securing member may include several flexible spring elements extending around the camera module to maintain the position of the camera module during an assembly process of the electronic device. The securing member and the housing may be made from an electrically conductive material or materials. In this manner, the securing member may further provide the camera module with an electrical ground to prevent excessive electric charge within the camera module. In some embodiments, an alignment member is positioned on the housing and aligns the camera module and/or securing member with an aperture of the housing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有相机模块固定部件的电子装置。 固定构件可以包括围绕照相机模块延伸的多个柔性弹簧元件，以在电子设备的组装过程期间保持相机模块的位置。 固定构件和壳体可以由导电材料或材料制成。 以这种方式，固定构件还可以向相机模块提供电接地，以防止相机模块内的过度电荷。 在一些实施例中，对准构件定位在壳体上并且使相机模块和/或固定构件与壳体的孔对准。

公开(公告)号：US09258906B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13863264

申请日：2013-04-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James R. Krogdahl ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Dennis R. Pyper ,  Nicholas G. L. Merz ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: B29C65/52 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/26 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B43/00 ,  C09J5/02 ,  H05K3/38 ,  C09J5/00 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H05K3/386 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J2201/606 ,  C09J2203/326 ,  C09J2205/31 ,  H05K3/323 ,  H05K3/361 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/13 ,  Y10T428/31678

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with electronic device structures such as housing structures, antenna structures, printed circuits, and structures associated with electrical components. The structures may be attached to each other using adhesive. A liquid pressure sensitive adhesive precursor material is deposited onto one or more surfaces of structures to be bonded. Light or heat can be applied to cure the liquid adhesive material and form pressure sensitive adhesive layers. During curing, chemical bonds are formed between the adhesive material and the structures. Assembly equipment may press the structures together to form pressure sensitive adhesive bonds that can be reworked without disturbing the chemically bonded portions of the adhesive material. The pressure sensitive adhesive may include conductive particles for forming conductive paths.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有诸如壳体结构，天线结构，印刷电路和与电气部件相关联的结构的电子设备结构。 结构可以使用粘合剂彼此附接。 将液体压敏粘合剂前体材料沉积在要结合的结构的一个或多个表面上。 可以施加光或热来固化液体粘合剂材料并形成压敏粘合剂层。 在固化期间，在粘合剂材料和结构之间形成化学键。 组装设备可以将结构压在一起以形成可以重新加工而不干扰粘合剂材料的化学结合部分的压敏粘合剂粘合。 压敏粘合剂可以包括用于形成导电路径的导电颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US09256250B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US14247124

申请日：2014-04-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John Raff ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Christopher Stringer

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/00 ,  H04L1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/00 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  H01L51/0097 ,  H04L1/00 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display having a flexible substrate with fastened bent edges. The flexible substrate may have an active region that includes an array of light-emitting elements such as organic light-emitting diodes. The flexible substrate may also have inactive regions that lie outside of the active region. The bent edges may include portions of the inactive regions and portions of the active region. The bent edges may be wrapped to conform to the shape of an internal support structure. The bent edges may be fastened to the support structure with fastening members that attach a housing member or an internal clamp to the support structure. The bent edges may be secured between the housing member or the internal clamp and the support structure. The fastening members may be engaged in openings in the support structure and may pass through or alongside the bent edges.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有具有带有紧固的弯曲边缘的柔性基板的显示器。 柔性基板可以具有包括诸如有机发光二极管的发光元件阵列的有源区域。 柔性基板还可以具有位于有源区域之外的非活性区域。 弯曲边缘可以包括非活性区域的部分和有源区域的部分。 弯曲的边缘可以被包裹以符合内部支撑结构的形状。 弯曲的边缘可以通过将壳体构件或内部夹具附接到支撑结构的紧固构件紧固到支撑结构。 弯曲的边缘可以固定在壳体构件或内部夹子和支撑结构之间。 紧固构件可以接合在支撑结构中的开口中并且可以穿过弯曲边缘或与弯曲边缘并排。

公开(公告)号：US20160004896A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14855123

申请日：2015-09-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Pope ,  Shawn Arnold ,  Barry J. Corlett ,  Terry L. Gilton ,  Syed Husaini ,  Steven Webster ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Benjamin B. Lyon

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06K9/00087 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/0004 ,  G06K9/00053 ,  G06K9/00073

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a set of capacitive elements configured for capacitively coupling to a user fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed under a control button or display element of an electronic device, for example one or more of a control button and a display component. A responsive element is responsive to proximity of the user fingerprint, for example one or both of a first circuit responsive to motion of the control button, and a second circuit responsive to a coupling between the fingerprint and a surface of the display element. The fingerprint sensor is disposed closer to the fingerprint than the responsive element. The control button or display component may include an anisotropic dielectric material, for example sapphire.

公开(公告)号：US09226347B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US13766657

申请日：2013-02-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Douglas J. Weber ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Paul S. Drzaic ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: H05B33/06 ,  H01L51/50 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L51/56

CPC classification number: H05B33/06 ,  H01L27/3297 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2227/32 ,  H01L2251/56 ,  H05B33/02 ,  H05B33/04 ,  H05B33/10 ,  H05B33/12 ,  H05K1/115

Abstract: An electronic device may include a display. The display may be an organic light-emitting diode display. The organic light-emitting diode display may have a substrate layer, a layer of organic light-emitting diode structures, and a layer of sealant. Vias may be formed in the substrate layer. The vias may be formed before completion of the display or after completion of the display. The vias may be filled with metal using electroplating or other metal deposition techniques. The vias may be connected to contacts on the rear surface of the display. The vias may be located in active regions of the display or inactive regions of the display. The display may include a top surface emission portion and a bottom surface emission portion.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括显示器。 显示器可以是有机发光二极管显示器。 有机发光二极管显示器可以具有基底层，有机发光二极管结构层和密封剂层。 可以在衬底层中形成通孔。 通孔可以在显示器完成之前或显示器完成之后形成。 通孔可以使用电镀或其他金属沉积技术填充金属。 通孔可以连接到显示器后表面上的触点。 通孔可以位于显示器的有源区域或显示器的非活动区域中。 显示器可以包括顶表面发射部分和底表面发射部分。

公开(公告)号：US09225056B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US14178623

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin J. Pope ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q3/44 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q3/26

CPC classification number: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q3/26 ,  H01Q3/44 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H05K3/10 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: An antenna on a sapphire structure. The antenna includes a sapphire structure having a first side, and a second side positioned opposite the first side. The antenna also includes a first antenna trace positioned on the first side of the sapphire structure, and a second antenna trace positioned on the second side of the sapphire structure. Additionally, the antenna includes at least one via formed through the sapphire structure. The at least one via electrically connects the first antenna trace to the second antenna trace.

Abstract translation: 蓝宝石结构天线。 天线包括具有第一侧的蓝宝石结构和与第一侧相对的第二侧。 天线还包括位于蓝宝石结构的第一侧上的第一天线迹线和位于蓝宝石结构的第二侧上的第二天线迹线。 此外，天线包括至少一个通过蓝宝石结构形成的通孔。 所述至少一个通孔将所述第一天线迹线电连接到所述第二天线迹线。

公开(公告)号：US09054358B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US14058502

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Trent Weber ,  Jason Sloey

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/02 ,  B23P19/04

CPC classification number: H01M2/1066 ,  B23P19/04 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: A battery assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The battery assembly may include a battery cell (e.g., a rechargeable battery cell), a battery connector for providing power from the battery cell to the electronic device, and a flex circuit electrically coupling the battery cell to the electronic device. The battery connector may be located adjacent the battery cell, and may include one or more alignment mechanisms for ensuring that conductive pads of the battery connector align properly with corresponding conductive elements of the electronic device. The battery cell may be fixed to the electronic device using an adhesive layer (e.g., double sided tape) placed between the cell and the electronic device. A tab may extend beyond the periphery of the battery cell to allow a user to pull or peal the battery cell from the electronic device for replacement or repair. In some embodiments, a tool may be used to grasp the tab.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于电子设备的电池组件。 电池组件可以包括电池单元（例如，可再充电电池单元），用于从电池单元向电子设备提供电力的电池连接器以及将电池单元电耦合到电子设备的柔性电路。 电池连接器可以位于电池单元附近，并且可以包括一个或多个对准机构，用于确保电池连接器的导电焊盘与电子设备的相应导电元件正确对准。 可以使用放置在电池单元和电子设备之间的粘合剂层（例如，双面胶带）将电池单元固定到电子设备。 突片可以延伸超过电池单元的周边，以允许用户从电子设备拉动或剥离电池单元以进行更换或修理。 在一些实施例中，可以使用工具来抓住翼片。

公开(公告)号：US20150014141A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US13937776

申请日：2013-07-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew P. Rao ,  Scott A. Myers ,  James R. Kroghdahl ,  Alex M. Lee

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  B32B37/12 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G01D11/26 ,  B32B37/1284 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  G06K9/00053 ,  G06K9/00919 ,  H03K2217/960755 ,  H03K2217/960765

Abstract: An environmental seal is formed around a square sensor disposed beneath a circular button cap within a button assembly. The button assembly includes shelf portions each extending separately into the interior of the assembly from a sidewall of the assembly. Portions of the sidewall are exposed between the shelf portions large enough to permit the four corners of the square sensor to contact the sidewall. The button cap is set above the sensor, resting upon the shelf portions. A first sealant bonds the top faces of the shelf portions to the bottom of the button cap. A second sealant bonds the edges of the sidewall to the corners of the sensor. The second sealant interfaces with the first sealant to form a complete environmental seal.

Abstract translation: 围绕按钮组件内的圆形按钮盖下方的方形传感器形成环境密封。 按钮组件包括各自从组件的侧壁分开延伸到组件内部的搁板部分。 侧壁的部分暴露在足够大的搁板部分之间，以允许方形传感器的四个角部接触侧壁。 按钮盖设置在传感器上方，搁置在搁板部分上。 第一密封剂将搁板部分的顶面粘合到按钮盖的底部。 第二密封剂将侧壁的边缘粘合到传感器的角部。 第二密封剂与第一密封剂接触以形成完整的环境密封。