公开(公告)号：US20160306423A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15098669

申请日：2016-04-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Erik A. Uttermann ,  Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Dhaval Chandrakant Patel ,  Florence W. Ow ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Stephen R. McClure ,  Inna Lobel

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing haptic output on an electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes an actuator configured to move in a first direction. The electronic device also includes a substrate coupled to the actuator. When the actuator moves in the first direction, the substrate or a portion of the substrate, by virtue of being coupled to the actuator, moves in a second direction. In some implementations, the movement of the substrate is perpendicular to the movement of the actuator.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了用于在电子设备上提供触觉输出的方法和系统。 在一些实施例中，电子设备包括构造成沿第一方向移动的致动器。 电子设备还包括耦合到致动器的衬底。 当致动器沿第一方向移动时，基板或基板的一部分通过联接到致动器沿第二方向移动。 在一些实施方案中，衬底的运动垂直于致动器的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20160091678A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14597995

申请日：2015-01-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Amy Qian ,  Derek W. Wright ,  John Raff

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  H04B10/80

CPC classification number: G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/4292 ,  G02B6/4295 ,  H04B10/801

Abstract: An electronic device having an optical connector that provides and/or receives optical signals through openings or perforations formed at an external surface of the electronic device. These openings can serve as the interface of the optical connector through which the electronic device can engage in one-way or two-way communication with corresponding optical connectors of other electronic devices. These openings can be sized such that they are not visible or not easily visible with the naked human eye. As such, these openings can be too small for communicating with corresponding optical connectors using any single one of these openings. But light that is collectively transmitted through or received through a group of these openings can provide optical signals that can be used to communicate with corresponding optical connectors using optical signals.

Abstract translation: 一种具有光学连接器的电子设备，其通过形成在电子设备的外表面处的开口或穿孔提供和/或接收光信号。 这些开口可以用作光学连接器的接口，电子设备可以通过该接口与其它电子设备的相应光学连接器进行单向或双向通信。 这些开口的大小可以使其不可见或不容易用肉眼看到。 因此，这些开口可能太小，以便使用这些开口中的任何一个与相应的光学连接器连通。 但是通过一组这些开口集体传输或接收的光可以提供可用于使用光信号与对应的光连接器进行通信的光信号。

公开(公告)号：US09242429B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US13911029

申请日：2013-06-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Samuel T. Reineman ,  Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Amy Qian ,  Derek W. Wright

IPC: B32B3/10 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B37/12 ,  C09J5/00 ,  B32B5/24 ,  B29C65/34 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/50 ,  B29C65/52 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C65/00 ,  F16B11/00 ,  B29L31/34

CPC classification number: B32B7/06 ,  B29C65/342 ,  B29C65/3468 ,  B29C65/348 ,  B29C65/3484 ,  B29C65/4835 ,  B29C65/4845 ,  B29C65/488 ,  B29C65/5035 ,  B29C65/5057 ,  B29C65/5092 ,  B29C65/524 ,  B29C65/7826 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29L2031/3475 ,  B32B3/10 ,  B32B5/24 ,  B32B7/045 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2457/208 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J5/06 ,  F16B11/006 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1051 ,  Y10T428/24802 ,  Y10T428/24851

Abstract: Structures and methods for providing a liquid adhesive between substrates of a composite structure are described. Methods include providing a liquid adhesive having a thread disposed therein between two substrates of a composite structure. In some embodiments, the thread has a fixed diameter which acts to provide a consistent gap between the two substrates. In some embodiments, the thread is configured to be activated during the assembly process to facilitate curing of the liquid adhesive. In some embodiments the thread is configured to be activated after the composite structure is formed to facilitate separation of the two substrates and disassembly of the composite structure. The thread can be made of a conductive or non-conductive material. In some embodiments, the thread is activated by passing a voltage through the thread to heat the thread. In some embodiments, the thread is activated by passing ultraviolet light through the thread.

Abstract translation: 描述了在复合结构的基板之间提供液体粘合剂的结构和方法。 方法包括提供在复合结构的两个基底之间设置有线的液体粘合剂。 在一些实施例中，螺纹具有固定直径，其用于在两个基板之间提供一致的间隙。 在一些实施例中，螺纹被配置为在组装过程期间被激活以促进液体粘合剂的固化。 在一些实施例中，螺纹构造成在形成复合结构以促进两个基板的分离和复合结构的拆卸之后被激活。 螺纹可由导电或非导电材料制成。 在一些实施例中，通过使电压通过螺纹来加热螺纹来激活螺纹。 在一些实施例中，通过使紫外光通过线来激活线。

公开(公告)号：US09048597B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

申请号：US13655734

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Carl R. Peterson ,  Alex C. Yeung ,  Stephen R. McClure ,  Derek W. Wright

IPC: H01R12/78 ,  H01R12/73 ,  H01R13/6581

CPC classification number: H01R12/78 ,  H01R12/73 ,  H01R13/6581

Abstract: Printed circuit substrates may be formed from rigid printed circuit material or flexible sheets of polymer. Printed circuit substrates may have conductive traces. Integrated circuits, touch sensor electrode structure, sensors, and other components may be mounted to the conductive traces. Connectors such as board-to-board connectors may be used to couple printed circuit substrates together. To hold the connectors together and to provide electromagnetic shielding, printed circuits and connectors may be surrounded by printed circuit connector securing structures. The printed circuit connector securing structures may have one or more strips of conductive fabric tape wrapped around the connectors. Metal stiffening members may be attached to opposing ends of the strip of conductive tape to facilitate removal of the tape for rework or repair. An additional strip of tape may be used to help secure the wrapped conductive tape. The additional strip may have a tab to facilitate removal.

Abstract translation: 印刷电路基板可以由刚性印刷电路材料或柔性聚合物片形成。 印刷电路基板可以具有导电迹线。 集成电路，触摸传感器电极结构，传感器和其他部件可以安装到导电迹线。 诸如板对板连接器的连接器可以用于将印刷电路基板连接在一起。 为了将连接器保持在一起并提供电磁屏蔽，印刷电路和连接器可以被印刷电路连接器固定结构包围。 印刷电路连接器固定结构可以具有缠绕在连接器上的导电织物带的一条或多条条带。 金属加强构件可以附接到导电带条的相对端部，以便于带子的移除以进行返修或修理。 可以使用附加的条带来帮助固定包裹的导电胶带。 附加条带可以具有便于移除的突片。

公开(公告)号：US08809708B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13855425

申请日：2013-04-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Kevin Gibbs ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Alex Chun Lap Yeung

IPC: H01H1/34 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H3/32 ,  H04M1/23

CPC classification number: H01H13/7065 ,  H01H1/34 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H2003/323 ,  H01H2215/002 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2215/02 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2221/032 ,  H04M1/23

Abstract: A process is provided for characterizing a tactile response of a first mechanical actuator (e.g., button) based on a back off distance. The first mechanical actuator may include a plunger, a dome-shaped flexible membrane, and an electrical contact, all aligned with each other so that a contact signal is generated when the flexible membrane touches the contact. The plunger can be moved a first distance towards the contact until the contact signal is generated at a contact point. Then the plunger can be backed off a second distance from the contact point. This second distance may be called the “back off distance”. The particular feel of the first mechanical actuator can then be correlated to a particular back off distance. This process can be repeated a number of times to classify a number of different “feels” for the first mechanical actuator based on a number of different back off distances.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于退避距离来表征第一机械致动器（例如，按钮）的触觉响应的过程。 第一机械致动器可以包括柱塞，圆顶形的柔性膜和电接触件，它们彼此对齐，使得当柔性膜接触触点时产生接触信号。 柱塞可以朝向触点移动第一距离，直到在接触点处产生接触信号。 然后柱塞可以从接触点离开第二距离。 该第二距离可以称为“后退距离”。 然后可以将第一机械致动器的特定感觉与特定的后退距离相关联。 该过程可以重复多次以基于多个不同的后退距离来分类用于第一机械致动器的多个不同的“感觉”。

公开(公告)号：US20140211505A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US14245447

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Wenyong Zhu

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  H05K1/18

CPC classification number: G06Q20/204 ,  G02B6/0068 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G02B6/0088 ,  G02B6/0091 ,  G06Q20/3223 ,  H05K1/189

Abstract: An electronic device may have a liquid crystal display with backlight structures. The backlight structures may produce backlight that passes through the display layers in the display. The display layers may include a layer of liquid crystal material interposed between a color filter layer and a thin-film transistor layer. The backlight structures may include a light guide plate. A plurality of light-emitting diodes mounted on a flexible printed circuit may be coupled to an edge of the light guide plate. The flexible printed circuit may be curled into a spring element to bias the light-emitting diodes against the edge of the light guide plate. A plurality of gaps may be formed in the flexible printed circuit and may be used to separate and mechanically decouple adjacent light-emitting diodes. Individual light-emitting diodes may independently register to the light guide plate to maximize optical efficiency in the display.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有带背光结构的液晶显示器。 背光结构可以产生穿过显示器中的显示层的背光。 显示层可以包括介于滤色器层和薄膜晶体管层之间的液晶材料层。 背光结构可以包括导光板。 安装在柔性印刷电路上的多个发光二极管可以耦合到导光板的边缘。 柔性印刷电路可以卷曲成弹簧元件，以将发光二极管偏压抵靠导光板的边缘。 可以在柔性印刷电路中形成多个间隙，并且可以用于分离和机械地分离相邻的发光二极管。 单独的发光二极管可以独立地对准导光板以使显示器的光学效率最大化。

公开(公告)号：US20140170866A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US13719187

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Derek W. Wright ,  Alex Yeung ,  Steve McClure ,  Sean S. Corbin ,  John B. Ardisana, II ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Shayan Malek

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H05K3/368 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H05K2201/10189 ,  H05K2201/10325 ,  Y10T29/49126

Abstract: An improved electrical connector retainer employs a shell having a cavity. A pair of mated electrical connectors are received within the cavity and at least a portion of an upper wall of the shell is deflected towards a lower wall of the shell. The shell is configured to retain the upper wall in the deflected position, maintaining the pair of connectors in the mated position.

Abstract translation: 改进的电连接器保持器采用具有空腔的外壳。 一对配合的电连接器被容纳在空腔内，并且外壳的上壁的至少一部分朝壳体的下壁偏转。 壳体构造成将上壁保持在偏转位置，将该对连接器保持在配合位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140138011A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13679699

申请日：2012-11-16

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Stephen R. McClure ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Carl R. Peterson ,  Kristina A. Babiarz

IPC: B32B37/12 ,  G01D11/00

CPC classification number: G01D11/00 ,  C08K9/10 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J7/38 ,  C09J11/02 ,  C09J2205/11 ,  C09J2400/143 ,  C09J2400/163

Abstract: Pressure indicator pressure sensitive adhesive may contain microspheres that burst and release indicator when subjected to pressure and thereby produce a detectable indication of how much pressure has been applied when forming an adhesive joint between opposing structures. Electronic device structures can be assembled using the pressure indicator pressure sensitive adhesive. A camera or other sensor may monitor joint formation. The camera can gather infrared image data, visible light image data, or ultraviolet light image data. Sensor data such as magnetic or ultrasonic sensor data can also be collected on an adhesive joint. Joint inspection can be performed on test structures and production structures and corresponding adjustments made to the joint formation process. Positioners and other equipment that compresses the pressure indicator pressure sensitive adhesive can be adjusted in real time or calibrated using information about the condition of the pressure indicator pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract translation: 压力指示器压敏粘合剂可能含有微球，当经受压力时，其突发和释放指示器，从而产生在形成相对结构之间的粘合剂接头时施加了多少压力的可检测指示。 可以使用压力指示器压敏粘合剂组装电子装置结构。 照相机或其他传感器可能会监视关节的形成。 相机可以收集红外图像数据，可见光图像数据或紫外光图像数据。 诸如磁性或超声波传感器数据的传感器数据也可以在粘合剂接头上收集。 可以对试验结构和生产结构进行联合检查，并对联合形成过程进行相应的调整。 压缩压力指示器压敏粘合剂的定位器和其他设备可以实时调整或使用关于压力指示器压敏粘合剂状况的信息进行校准。

公开(公告)号：US20140113463A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13655734

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Carl R. Peterson ,  Alex C. Yeung ,  Stephen R. McClure ,  Derek W. Wright

IPC: H01R12/78

CPC classification number: H01R12/78 ,  H01R12/73 ,  H01R13/6581

Abstract: Printed circuit substrates may be formed from rigid printed circuit material or flexible sheets of polymer. Printed circuit substrates may have conductive traces. Integrated circuits, touch sensor electrode structure, sensors, and other components may be mounted to the conductive traces. Connectors such as board-to-board connectors may be used to couple printed circuit substrates together. To hold the connectors together and to provide electromagnetic shielding, printed circuits and connectors may be surrounded by printed circuit connector securing structures. The printed circuit connector securing structures may have one or more strips of conductive fabric tape wrapped around the connectors. Metal stiffening members may be attached to opposing ends of the strip of conductive tape to facilitate removal of the tape for rework or repair. An additional strip of tape may be used to help secure the wrapped conductive tape. The additional strip of tapc may have a tab to facilitate removal.

Abstract translation: 印刷电路基板可以由刚性印刷电路材料或柔性聚合物片形成。 印刷电路基板可以具有导电迹线。 集成电路，触摸传感器电极结构，传感器和其他部件可以安装到导电迹线。 诸如板对板连接器的连接器可以用于将印刷电路基板连接在一起。 为了将连接器保持在一起并提供电磁屏蔽，印刷电路和连接器可以被印刷电路连接器固定结构包围。 印刷电路连接器固定结构可以具有缠绕在连接器上的导电织物带的一条或多条条带。 金属加强构件可以附接到导电带条的相对端部，以便于带子的移除以进行返修或修理。 可以使用附加的条带来帮助固定包裹的导电胶带。 附加的tapc带可以具有用于促进移除的突片。

公开(公告)号：US20140091888A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13631751

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Derek W. Wright ,  John Raff

IPC: H01F41/00 ,  H01F7/20

CPC classification number: H01F7/0252 ,  B25B11/002 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/5313

Abstract: Methods and tools for positioning cables using magnets during assembly of a consumer electronic product are described. Methods described are well suited in the manufacture of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, computer tablets and the like. Methods involve attaching magnetic components to cables and to one or more surfaces within the enclosure of the electronic devices. During assembly, the magnetic components on the cables magnetically couple with corresponding magnetic components on the surfaces within the enclosure. In this way, the cables can be secured in certain positions and out of the way during the assembly of the electronic device. In some instances, the cables can remain magnetically secured after assembly and during the operation of the electronic device. In other instances, the magnetic components are decoupled after assembly thereby releasing the cables from their secured positions during operation of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 描述了在组装消费电子产品期间使用磁体定位电缆的方法和工具。 所描述的方法非常适用于便携式电子设备如手机，计算机平板电脑等的制造。 方法包括将磁性部件附接到电缆和电子设备的外壳内的一个或多个表面。 在组装期间，电缆上的磁性部件与外壳内表面上的相应磁性部件磁耦合。 以这种方式，电缆可以在电子装置的组装过程中被固定在特定的位置并且不受限制。 在一些情况下，电缆可以在组装之后和在电子设备的操作期间保持磁性固定。 在其他情况下，磁性部件在组装之后解耦，从而在电子设备的操作期间将电缆从其固定位置释放。