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

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02

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。

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。

公开(公告)号：US20140168877A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14185696

申请日：2014-02-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew THEOBALD ,  Jonathan P. IVE ,  Bartley K. ANDRE ,  Christopher STRINGER ,  Daniel J. COSTER ,  John RAFF ,  Ron HOPKINSON ,  John BROCK ,  Chris LIGTENBERG ,  Michelle Rae GOLDBERG

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/04

CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  H05K5/04 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/4998 ,  Y10T29/49996

Abstract: A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于便携式计算机的顶壳组件。 组件可以包括由单个部件形成的整体统一（例如均质）顶壳。 整体式顶盖提供便携式计算机的外壳，框架和化妆品外观。 整体式顶盖还可用作便携式计算机的主要结构。 组件可以包括各种子组件，例如键盘，触摸板，电路板和由整体式顶壳的下侧承载的驱动器。 一体式顶部外壳可以由已经被机加工以形成顶部壳体的壁，开口，附接区域和化妆品区域的铝板形成。

公开(公告)号：US20160259380A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15156178

申请日：2016-05-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. DEGNER ,  Euan ABRAHAM ,  John M. BROCK ,  Matthew P. CASEBOLT ,  Robert L. COISH ,  Laura M. DeFOREST ,  Michelle GOLDBERG ,  Bradley Joseph HAMEL ,  Ron HOPKINSON ,  Jim HWANG ,  Caitlin E. KALINOWSKI ,  Steven KEIPER ,  Patrick KESSLER ,  Eugene KIM ,  Chris LIGTENBERG ,  Jay K. OSBORN ,  John RAFF ,  Nicholas A. RUNDLE ,  David J. YEH

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  F16B35/06 ,  H05K5/02 ,  F16B41/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B41/005 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/187 ,  H05K5/0008 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

公开(公告)号：US20150131220A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14593930

申请日：2015-01-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. DEGNER ,  Euan ABRAHAM ,  John M. BROCK ,  Matthew P. CASEBOLT ,  Robert L. COISH ,  Laura M. DeFOREST ,  Michelle GOLDBERG ,  Bradley Joseph HAMEL ,  Ron HOPKINSON ,  Jim HWANG ,  Caitlin E. KALINOWSKI ,  Steven KEIPER ,  Patrick KESSLER ,  Eugene KIM ,  Chris LIGTENBERG ,  Jay K. OSBORN ,  John RAFF ,  Nicholas A. RUNDLE ,  David J. YEH

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B41/005 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/187 ,  H05K5/0008 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式计算设备至少包括轻质材料的基部，其至少包括形成在其界面边缘处的槽形的楔形顶壳。 槽包括具有第一接触表面和接收区域的凸起部分，以及联接到顶部壳体的底部壳体，以形成用于至少一部分便携式计算设备的完整外壳，用于封闭至少多个操作部件， 多个结构部件。 便携式计算装置还包括至少一个通过铰链组件枢转地连接到基部的盖部分。 在所述实施例中，盖部分具有通过使基部与盖部电连接的多个电导体与基座部分中的多个部件中的一个或多个部件连通的显示器。