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公开(公告)号：US20180314316A1
公开(公告)日：2018-11-01
申请号：US15582107
申请日：2017-04-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Chi XU , Houtan R. FARAHANI , Richard D. KOSOGLOW , John C. DIFONZO
CPC classification number: G06F1/1677 , G01R33/06 , G01R33/093 , G01R33/098 , G06F1/3206
Abstract: An electronic device can include a first and second portions that are pivotally coupled to each other so that the electronic device can have at least a closed configuration and an open configuration. A magnetic sensor system can be carried by the electronic device to detect the closed configuration so that the electronic device can automatically turn to a mode, such as a sleep mode, when the electronic device is bought to the closed configuration. A magnetic sensor can have a detection axis that targets a horizontal component of a magnetic field. A triggering magnetic element can be laterally offset relative to the magnetic sensor. The magnetic sensor can also be a magneto-resistive sensor. The electronic device can also include a second set of magnetic sensor system to confirm when the electronic device is brought to the closed configuration.
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公开(公告)号：US20160313766A1
公开(公告)日：2016-10-27
申请号：US15197620
申请日：2016-06-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John RAFF , Bartley K. ANDRE , Laura DEFOREST , John C. DIFONZO , Zheng GAO , Michelle GOLDBERG , Bradley J. HAMEL , Timothy S. HIBBARD , Ron HOPKINSON , William F. LEGGETT , Chris LIGTENBERG , Gavin J. REID , Charles A. SCHWALBACH
CPC classification number: G06F1/1633 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1637 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1658 , H05K5/0243 , Y10T29/49826
Abstract: A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.
Abstract translation: 描述了多部分计算机外壳。 多部分计算机外壳至少包括结构支撑层和主体。 该主体至少包括由轻质柔性材料形成的外层和连接到外层的内层。 内层连接到支撑层，形成内层和结构支撑层之间的载荷路径。 施加到多部分计算机外壳的负载通过负载路径传递到支撑层而基本上不影响外层。
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公开(公告)号：US20210165059A1
公开(公告)日：2021-06-03
申请号：US17177481
申请日：2021-02-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nicholas A. RENDA , Jonathan L. BERK , Dylan A. SARACCO , John C. DIFONZO , Alexander V. SALVATTI , Eric J. WEIRSHAUSER
Abstract: A portable computing device that includes a base portion that carries an audio module and a display housing that carries a display is disclosed. The display housing is coupled with, and rotatable with respect to, the base portion. The display housing includes a magnet, and the base portion includes a magnetic field sensor that detects an external magnetic field of the magnet. The magnetic field sensor provides a signal that deactivates the display. In order to reduce layout changes in the portable computing device, the magnetic field sensor is positioned in an audio housing that carries the audio module. However, the magnetic field sensor is designed and oriented to detect the magnetic field from the magnet in the display housing and effectively ignore magnets associated with the audio module. In order to reduce the amount of electrical connections, the magnetic field sensor is electrically coupled to the audio module.
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公开(公告)号：US20170082699A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-23
申请号：US15272352
申请日：2016-09-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John C. DIFONZO , Maurizio BERTOLDO
IPC: G01R33/12
CPC classification number: G01R33/0385
Abstract: An automated magnet quality measurement system includes a magnet measuring component and an automated magnet moving component. The magnet measuring component can be configured to measure EMF for a plurality of magnets. The automated magnet moving component can move each of the plurality of magnets into and out of the magnet measuring component without requiring any manual intervention, with only one of the plurality of magnets being within the magnet measuring component at a given time. The magnet measuring component can be a Helmholtz coil and the automated magnet moving component can be a rotating disk. The overall system can also include a loading system configured to load each of the magnets onto the automated magnet moving component on an individual and sequential basis, and a sorting system configured to sort the magnets based upon their EMF measurements.
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公开(公告)号：US20220252682A1
公开(公告)日：2022-08-11
申请号：US17660949
申请日：2022-04-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nicholas A. RENDA , Jonathan L. BERK , Dylan A. SARACCO , John C. DIFONZO , Alexander V. SALVATTI , Eric J. WEIRSHAUSER
Abstract: A portable computing device that includes a base portion that carries an audio module and a display housing that carries a display is disclosed. The display housing is coupled with, and rotatable with respect to, the base portion. The display housing includes a magnet, and the base portion includes a magnetic field sensor that detects an external magnetic field of the magnet. The magnetic field sensor provides a signal that deactivates the display. In order to reduce layout changes in the portable computing device, the magnetic field sensor is positioned in an audio housing that carries the audio module. However, the magnetic field sensor is designed and oriented to detect the magnetic field from the magnet in the display housing and effectively ignore magnets associated with the audio module. In order to reduce the amount of electrical connections, the magnetic field sensor is electrically coupled to the audio module.
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公开(公告)号：US20200096579A1
公开(公告)日：2020-03-26
申请号：US16381940
申请日：2019-04-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nicholas A. RENDA , Jonathan L. BERK , Dylan A. SARACCO , John C. DIFONZO , Alexander V. SALVATTI , Eric J. WEIRSHAUSER
Abstract: A portable computing device that includes a base portion that carries an audio module and a display housing that carries a display is disclosed. The display housing is coupled with, and rotatable with respect to, the base portion. The display housing includes a magnet, and the base portion includes a magnetic field sensor that detects an external magnetic field of the magnet. The magnetic field sensor provides a signal that deactivates the display. In order to reduce layout changes in the portable computing device, the magnetic field sensor is positioned in an audio housing that carries the audio module. However, the magnetic field sensor is designed and oriented to detect the magnetic field from the magnet in the display housing and effectively ignore magnets associated with the audio module. In order to reduce the amount of electrical connections, the magnetic field sensor is electrically coupled to the audio module.
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公开(公告)号：US20200024492A1
公开(公告)日：2020-01-23
申请号：US16194153
申请日：2018-11-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John C. DIFONZO , Tyler J. EWING , Nathan MORRIS , David S. HERMAN
Abstract: This application relates to an assembly technique for joining parts using a magnetic adhesive. A liquid adhesive including magnetic particles is provided, the liquid adhesive having sufficient properties that allow the adhesive to flow under the influence of a magnetic field prior to curing. A method for joining parts includes the steps of applying an adhesive to a substrate at a location corresponding to the joint, placing a magnetic element proximate the joint to generate a magnetic field that interacts with the magnetic particles in the adhesive to cause the adhesive to flow in a direction corresponding to the magnetic field, and curing the magnetic adhesive under the influence of the magnetic field. An assembly fixture for joining parts includes a magnetic element and, optionally, an inductive heating element. The assembly technique can be used to form a housing of an electronic device from two or more components.
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公开(公告)号：US20190220065A1
公开(公告)日：2019-07-18
申请号：US16248704
申请日：2019-01-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Simon Regis Louis LANCASTER-LAROCQUE , Kent JOHNSTON , Michael MALONEY , John C. DIFONZO , Gurshan DEOL , Kamal H. HABBOUB , Keith J. HENDREN , Karan BIR , Steven J. OSBORNE , Christiaan A. LIGTENBERG
CPC classification number: G06F1/1679 , F16B21/20 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/1681 , H01F7/0252
Abstract: This application relates to hidden fasteners within an electronic device. An electronic device can include a top portion and a base portion that includes a housing and a cover attached to the housing by at least one fastener that is not visible through an external surface of the cover. Each fastener includes a receiver housing that retrains spherical components and a pin that can be inserted into an opening in the receiver housing. The pin is retained in the receiver housing by a force imparted against a surface of the pin by the spherical components, which are biased towards an inner surface of the receiver housing sloped towards the opening. The pin can be released when an external magnetic field from a magnet placed proximate the bottom surface of the receiver housing retracts the spherical components away from the opening, thereby reducing the force against the surface of the pin.
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公开(公告)号：US20140362514A1
公开(公告)日：2014-12-11
申请号：US14331062
申请日：2014-07-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John RAFF , Bartley K. ANDRE , Laura DEFOREST , John C. DIFONZO , Zheng GAO , Michelle GOLDBERG , Bradley J. HAMEL , Timothy S. HIBBARD , Ron HOPKINSON , William F. LEGGETT , Chris LIGTENBERG , Gavin J. REID , Charles A. SCHWALBACH
IPC: G06F1/16
CPC classification number: G06F1/1633 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1637 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1658 , H05K5/0243 , Y10T29/49826
Abstract: A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.
Abstract translation: 描述了多部分计算机外壳。 多部分计算机外壳至少包括结构支撑层和主体。 该主体至少包括由轻质柔性材料形成的外层和连接到外层的内层。 内层连接到支撑层，形成内层和结构支撑层之间的载荷路径。 施加到多部分计算机外壳的负载通过负载路径传递到支撑层而基本上不影响外层。
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