Housing features of an electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10218827B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-26

    申请号:US15449797

    申请日:2017-03-03

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.

    HOUSING FEATURES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    33.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170279943A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-28

    申请号:US15449797

    申请日:2017-03-03

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04M1/0249

    Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.

    Assembled integral plastic elements on an anodized mobile device enclosure
    35.
    发明授权
    Assembled integral plastic elements on an anodized mobile device enclosure 有权
    在阳极氧化的移动设备外壳上组装一体的塑料元件

    公开(公告)号:US09518333B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-13

    申请号:US14503009

    申请日:2014-09-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and systems for manufacturing composite parts that include anodizable portions and non-anodizable portions such that an interface between the anodizable portions and non-anodizable portions are free of visible defects are described. The non-anodizable portions can be made of anodizable metals such as aluminum or aluminum alloy. The non-anodizable portions are made of material that do not generally form an anodic film, such as plastic, ceramic or glass materials. In particular, the methods described relate to manufacturing methods that are compatible with anodizing processes and avoid defects related to anodizing processes. In particular embodiments, the methods involve avoiding trapping of anodizing chemicals within a gap between an anodizable portion and a non-anodizable portion, which prevents the anodizing chemicals from disrupting the uptake of dye in a post-anodizing dyeing process.

    Abstract translation: 描述了包括阳极化部分和非阳极氧化部分的复合部件的制造方法和系统,使得可阳极氧化部分和非阳极氧化部分之间的界面没有可见的缺陷。 非阳极氧化部分可以由诸如铝或铝合金的阳极化金属制成。 非阳极氧化部分由通常不形成阳极膜的材料制成,例如塑料,陶瓷或玻璃材料。 特别地,所描述的方法涉及与阳极氧化工艺兼容并避免与阳极氧化工艺相关的缺陷的制造方法。 在具体实施方案中,所述方法涉及避免在阳极氧化部分和非阳极化部分之间的间隙内捕获阳极化化学品,这防止阳极氧化化学品在后阳极氧化染色过程中破坏染料的吸收。

    Cable structures with localized foam strain reliefs and systems and methods for making the same
    36.
    发明授权
    Cable structures with localized foam strain reliefs and systems and methods for making the same 有权
    具有局部泡沫应变消除的电缆结构及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US09455063B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-27

    申请号:US14038215

    申请日:2013-09-26

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01B3/004 H04R1/1016 H04R1/1033

    Abstract: Cable structures with localized foam strain reliefs and systems and methods for making the same are provided. In some embodiments, at least one localized foam strain relief may be incorporated into or positioned underneath a cover of a cable structure. For example, the ratio of base material to foam material may be varied during the manufacture of the cover, such that distinct portions of the cover may include more foam than other portions of the cover. This may provide localized strain relief properties to the cable structure while also obviating the need for additional strain relief components to be provided adjacent to or over specific portions of the cover.

    Abstract translation: 提供具有局部泡沫应变消除的电缆结构及其制造方法及其制造方法。 在一些实施例中,至少一个局部化的泡沫应变消除件可以结合到电缆结构的盖子中或者位于电缆结构的盖子的下方。 例如,基材与泡沫材料的比例可以在盖的制造期间变化,使得盖的不同部分可以包括比盖的其它部分更多的泡沫。 这可以为电缆结构提供局部应变消除特性,同时也避免了在盖的特定部分附近或其上的特定部分附近提供额外的应变消除部件的需要。

    HOUSING FEATURES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    37.
    发明申请
    HOUSING FEATURES OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE 有权
    电子设备的住宅特色

    公开(公告)号:US20160072932A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14618744

    申请日:2015-02-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04M1/0249

    Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于形成外壳的外壳和方法。 外壳可以由诸如铝的金属形成,并且还包括允许透射和接收电磁波的非金属部分。 非金属部分可以互锁到外壳,特别是与外壳内的区域相连,包括与非金属部分相比具有相对高的强度和刚度的第一材料。 联锁装置可以包括形成燕尾切口进入外壳以接纳非金属部分,钻入包围内部的孔或空腔,其包括内螺纹,以及插入第一材料中的杆以向非金属部分提供张力。 还公开了使用阳极氧化组装内部部件的方法。

    ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    38.
    发明申请
    ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES 有权
    电子设备附件系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160037878A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14696406

    申请日:2015-04-25

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Attachment systems for attaching a wearable electronic device to a user including a sizing band and a retaining band are disclosed. The sizing band includes at least one sizing eyelet and a band-insertable end. The retaining band includes at least a post for insertion into the sizing eyelet of the sizing band and a concealment aperture configured to receive the band-insertable end of the sizing band. A bottom surface of the retaining band can be a recessed guide bed configured to guide the band-insertable end along the bottom surface of the retaining band. A wearable electronic device can couple to both the sizing band and the retaining band by accepting an end portion of each band into receiving channels extending into opposite sidewalls of the housing.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于将可穿戴电子设备附接到包括尺寸带和保持带的用户的附接系统。 尺寸调整带包括至少一个尺寸孔眼和带可插入端。 保持带至少包括用于插入尺寸调节带的尺寸孔眼中的柱和被配置为接收尺寸带的可插入端的隐藏孔。 保持带的底面可以是被构造成沿着保持带的底表面引导带可插入端的凹形引导床。 可穿戴电子设备可以通过将每个带的端部接纳到延伸到壳体的相对侧壁的接收通道中而耦合到尺寸调节带和保持带。

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