Electrical connections between conductive contacts
    1.
    发明授权
    Electrical connections between conductive contacts 有权
    导电触点之间的电气连接

    公开(公告)号:US09351400B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US14185818

    申请日:2014-02-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Conductive contacts can be disposed on multiple substrates or on different surfaces of a single substrate. Conductive material is disposed over at least a portion of the two conductive contacts to electrically connect the contacts. The conductive material may be disposed over at least one surface between the conductive contacts. One or more conductive borders can be formed on a surface of a conductive layer. The conductive border or borders can improve signal transmission across the surface of the conductive layer.

    Abstract translation: 导电触点可以设置在单个基板的多个基板或不同的表面上。 导电材料设置在两个导电触点的至少一部分上以电连接触点。 导电材料可以设置在导电触点之间的至少一个表面上。 可以在导电层的表面上形成一个或多个导电边界。 导电边界或边界可以改善穿过导电层表面的信号传输。

    Flexible displays
    2.
    发明授权
    Flexible displays 有权
    柔性显示

    公开(公告)号:US09419065B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-16

    申请号:US13932834

    申请日:2013-07-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with an organic light-emitting diode display with minimized border regions. The border regions may be minimized by providing the display with bent edge portions having neutral plane adjustment features that facilitate bending of the bent edge portions while minimizing damage to the bent edge portions. The neutral plane adjustment features may include a modified backfilm layer of the display in which portions of the backfilm layer are removed in a bend region. A display device may include a substrate, a display panel on the substrate having display pixels, and peripheral circuitry proximate the display panel and configured to drive the display pixels. A portion of the periphery of the substrate may be bent substantially orthogonal to the display panel to reduce an apparent surface area of the display device. The bent portion may include an electrode for communication with the peripheral circuitry.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有具有最小边界区域的有机发光二极管显示器。 通过为显示器提供具有中立平面调整特征的弯曲边缘部分,可以使边缘区域最小化,这有利于弯曲边缘部分的弯曲同时最小化对弯曲边缘部分的损伤。 中性平面调整特征可以包括显示器的改进的背膜层,其中后膜层的部分在弯曲区域中被去除。 显示装置可以包括衬底,具有显示像素的衬底上的显示面板以及靠近显示面板的外围电路,并被配置为驱动显示像素。 基板的周边的一部分可以基本上垂直于显示面板弯曲,以减少显示装置的表观表面积。 弯曲部分可以包括用于与外围电路通信的电极。

    Methods for bonding substrates using liquid adhesive
    5.
    发明授权
    Methods for bonding substrates using liquid adhesive 有权
    使用液体粘合剂粘合基材的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09494178B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-15

    申请号:US14183224

    申请日:2014-02-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Structures in an electronic device such as substrates associated with a display may be bonded together using liquid adhesive. Fiber-based equipment may be used to apply ultraviolet light to peripheral edges of an adhesive layer during bonding. There-dimensional adhesive shapes may be produced using nozzles with adjustable openings, computer-controlled positioners, and other adhesive dispensing equipment. Ultraviolet light may be applied to liquid adhesive through a mask with an opacity gradient. Adjustable shutter structures may control adhesive exposure to ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light exposure may be used to create an adhesive dam that helps create a well defined adhesive border. Multiple layers of adhesive may be applied between a pair of substrates.

    Abstract translation: 诸如与显示器相关联的基板的电子设备中的结构可以使用液体粘合剂粘合在一起。 可以使用基于光纤的设备在粘合期间将紫外光施加到粘合剂层的周边边缘。 可以使用具有可调开口的喷嘴,计算机控制的定位器和其它粘合剂分配设备来制造尺寸的粘合剂形状。 可以通过具有不透明度梯度的面罩将紫外光施加到液体粘合剂上。 可调节的快门结构可以控制粘合剂暴露于紫外线。 可以使用紫外线曝光来创建粘合剂坝,有助于创建良好界定的粘合剂边界。 可以在一对基板之间施加多层粘合剂。

    Flexible Displays
    6.
    发明申请
    Flexible Displays 有权
    灵活显示

    公开(公告)号:US20140042406A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-13

    申请号:US13932834

    申请日:2013-07-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with an organic light-emitting diode display with minimized border regions. The border regions may be minimized by providing the display with bent edge portions having neutral plane adjustment features that facilitate bending of the bent edge portions while minimizing damage to the bent edge portions. The neutral plane adjustment features may include a modified backfilm layer of the display in which portions of the backfilm layer are removed in a bend region. A display device may include a substrate, a display panel on the substrate having display pixels, and peripheral circuitry proximate the display panel and configured to drive the display pixels. A portion of the periphery of the substrate may be bent substantially orthogonal to the display panel to reduce an apparent surface area of the display device. The bent portion may include an electrode for communication with the peripheral circuitry.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有具有最小边界区域的有机发光二极管显示器。 通过为显示器提供具有中立平面调整特征的弯曲边缘部分,可以使边缘区域最小化,这有利于弯曲边缘部分的弯曲同时最小化对弯曲边缘部分的损伤。 中性平面调整特征可以包括显示器的改进的背膜层,其中后膜层的部分在弯曲区域中被去除。 显示装置可以包括衬底,具有显示像素的衬底上的显示面板以及靠近显示面板的外围电路,并被配置为驱动显示像素。 基板的周边的一部分可以基本上垂直于显示面板弯曲,以减少显示装置的表观表面积。 弯曲部分可以包括用于与外围电路通信的电极。

    Electrical and mechanical interconnection for electronic components
    7.
    发明授权
    Electrical and mechanical interconnection for electronic components 有权
    电子元件的机电互连

    公开(公告)号:US09374898B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-21

    申请号:US13869881

    申请日:2013-04-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to electronic devices and more particularly to methods for forming mechanical and electrical connections between components within an electronic device. In one embodiment, an interconnect component such as a flex cable is attached to a substrate such as a printed circuit board. A plurality of apertures can be created in the interconnect component, passing through bonding pads located on one end of the interconnect component. The interconnect component can then be aligned with bonding pads on the substrate with the bonding pads on the interconnect component facing away from the substrate. A conductive compound can be injected into the apertures through the interconnect component, forming a mechanical and electrical connection between the bonding pads. In some embodiments, an adhesive layer can be used to further strengthen the bond between the interconnect component and the substrate.

    Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例通常涉及电子设备,更具体地涉及用于在电子设备内的组件之间形成机械和电连接的方法。 在一个实施例中,诸如柔性电缆的互连部件附接到诸如印刷电路板的基板。 可以在互连部件中产生穿过位于互连部件的一端上的接合焊盘的多个孔。 然后可以将互连部件与衬底上的接合焊盘对准,并使互连部件上的接合焊盘背离衬底。 可以通过互连部件将导电化合物注入孔中,在接合焊盘之间形成机械和电连接。 在一些实施例中,可以使用粘合剂层来进一步加强互连部件和基底之间的结合。

    Electrostatic discharge protection in consumer electronic products
    8.
    发明授权
    Electrostatic discharge protection in consumer electronic products 有权
    消费电子产品中的静电放电保护

    公开(公告)号:US09489019B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-08

    申请号:US14293998

    申请日:2014-06-02

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) blocking component is set forth for a computing device. The computing device can include a housing formed of non-conducting material and an overlaying display assembly supported by the housing. The display assembly can further include a plurality of display elements such as thin film transistors (TFTs) interconnected by corresponding metallic traces. The ESD block is used to block static charges associated with an ESD event so that essentially no ESD event related static charge is accumulated on the metallic traces thereby preventing ESD related damage to the plurality of TFTs.

    Abstract translation: 为计算设备阐述了静电放电(ESD)阻挡部件。 计算设备可以包括由非导电材料形成的壳体和由壳体支撑的覆盖显示组件。 显示组件还可以包括多个显示元件,例如通过相应的金属迹线互连的薄膜晶体管(TFT)。 ESD块用于阻止与ESD事件相关的静电荷,使得基本上不会在金属迹线上积累ESD事件相关的静电荷,从而防止与多个TFT相关的ESD相关的损害。

    Liquid optically clear adhesive lamination process control
    9.
    发明授权
    Liquid optically clear adhesive lamination process control 有权
    液体光学透明胶粘剂层压工艺控制

    公开(公告)号:US09302457B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-05

    申请号:US13766393

    申请日:2013-02-13

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Methods and devices for using liquid optically clear adhesives (LOCAs) are described. A method for detecting uncured LOCA between a first substrate and a second substrate is described. In addition, an improved method for curing a laminated stack up having LOCA between a first substrate and a second substrate is described. The method includes a pre-curing method involving variable exposure of the LOCA. In addition, an improved light emitting diode (LED) unit assembly for exposing a laminated stack up to ultraviolet (UV) light during a pre-curing process is described. A method for testing the LED unit assembly prior to a pre-curing process is described.

    Abstract translation: 描述了使用液体光学透明粘合剂(LOCA)的方法和装置。 描述了用于检测第一基板和第二基板之间的未固化LOCA的方法。 另外,描述了在第一基板和第二基板之间固化具有LOCA的叠层叠层的改进方法。 该方法包括涉及LOCA可变暴露的预固化方法。 另外,还描述了一种改进的发光二极管(LED)单元组件,用于在预固化过程中将层压叠层暴露于紫外(UV)光。 描述了在预固化过程之前测试LED单元组件的方法。

    Methods for Bonding Substrates Using Liquid Adhesive
    10.
    发明申请
    Methods for Bonding Substrates Using Liquid Adhesive 有权
    使用液体粘合剂粘合基材的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140246148A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-04

    申请号:US14183224

    申请日:2014-02-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Structures in an electronic device such as substrates associated with a display may be bonded together using liquid adhesive. Fiber-based equipment may be used to apply ultraviolet light to peripheral edges of an adhesive layer during bonding. There-dimensional adhesive shapes may be produced using nozzles with adjustable openings, computer-controlled positioners, and other adhesive dispensing equipment. Ultraviolet light may be applied to liquid adhesive through a mask with an opacity gradient. Adjustable shutter structures may control adhesive exposure to ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light exposure may be used to create an adhesive dam that helps create a well defined adhesive border. Multiple layers of adhesive may be applied between a pair of substrates.

    Abstract translation: 诸如与显示器相关联的基板的电子设备中的结构可以使用液体粘合剂粘合在一起。 可以使用基于光纤的设备在粘合期间将紫外光施加到粘合剂层的周边边缘。 可以使用具有可调开口的喷嘴,计算机控制的定位器和其它粘合剂分配设备来制造尺寸的粘合剂形状。 可以通过具有不透明度梯度的面罩将紫外光施加到液体粘合剂上。 可调节的快门结构可以控制粘合剂暴露于紫外线。 可以使用紫外线曝光来创建粘合剂坝,有助于创建良好界定的粘合剂边界。 可以在一对基板之间施加多层粘合剂。

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