Multi-piece light guide for enhanced alignment through an opaque surface

    公开(公告)号:US10310157B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-04

    申请号:US15268200

    申请日:2016-09-16

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a light guide assembly that directs light from a light source (or sources) through an opening of the accessory device, and in particular, in a base portion of the accessory device. The light guide assembly may be disposed in a compartment of the accessory device and include a light guide body as well as a light guide insert disposed in an opening of the light guide body. To form the opening, a single cutting operation may cut through the base portion and the light guide body so that the respective openings of the base portion and the light guide body are aligned. The light guide body may be designed to receive the light from the light source and direct or focus the light toward the light guide insert. The light guide insert may refract, scatter, and/or diffuse the light.

    DOCK CONNECTOR WITH COMPLIANCE MECHANISM
    3.
    发明申请
    DOCK CONNECTOR WITH COMPLIANCE MECHANISM 有权
    具有符合性机制的连接器

    公开(公告)号:US20140069710A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-13

    申请号:US13791524

    申请日:2013-03-08

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: H05K7/14 H02J7/0044 H04M1/04

    Abstract: Docking stations having a connector with a compliance mechanism to provide improved durability and flexibility are provided herein. The compliance mechanism may be attached to a connector in a base of a docking station and may include any or all of a flexure, a torsion bar, damping members, a compressive foam member, and an engineered base plate. The compliance mechanism may be configured to provide sufficient rigidity to the connector to support a portable device when mounted on the connector within the dock in an upright position, sufficient flexibility to allow angular displacement of a mounted portable device, and sufficient elasticity to provide a resilient biasing force to return the connector and a mounted portable device from a displaced position to the upright position.

    Abstract translation: 本文提供具有具有柔性机构的连接器以提供改进的耐久性和柔性的对接站。 顺应性机构可以附接到对接站的基座中的连接器,并且可以包括挠曲件,扭杆,阻尼构件,压缩泡沫构件和工程底板中的任何一种或全部。 柔性机构可以被配置成为连接器提供足够的刚度,以在直立位置上安装在基座内的连接器上时支撑便携式装置,足够的灵活性允许安装的便携式装置的角位移,以及足够的弹性以提供弹性 偏置力使连接器和安装的便携式设备从移动位置返回到直立位置。

    Split jack assemblies and methods for making the same
    5.
    发明授权
    Split jack assemblies and methods for making the same 有权
    分体插座组件及其制作方法

    公开(公告)号:US09331438B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-03

    申请号:US14185133

    申请日:2014-02-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01R24/58 H01R13/187 Y10T29/49208

    Abstract: Split jack assemblies are constructed with a tubeless pin block. Elimination (or split) of the tube, or more particularly, a tube that is an integrally formed part of the pin block form the pin block allows for the use of a tubeless pin block design that results in a jack assembly having smaller overall dimensions than a conventional jack assembly constructed to accommodate a plug of the same dimensions. The tubeless pin block can be used in conjunction with a tube sleeve or with a curved surface of a housing for an electronic device, or both to provide a plug receptacle of the split jack assembly.

    Abstract translation: 分体式千斤顶组件采用无内孔的针座构成。 管的排除(或分裂),或更具体地,作为销块的整体形成部分的管形成销块允许使用无内筒销块设计,其导致千斤顶组件具有比 构造成容纳相同尺寸的插头的常规千斤顶组件。 无内胎销块可以与管套筒或用于电子设备的壳体的曲面结合使用,或者两者都提供分体插座组件的插头插座。

    Dock connector with compliance mechanism
    6.
    发明授权
    Dock connector with compliance mechanism 有权
    基座连接器符合机制

    公开(公告)号:US08986029B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-24

    申请号:US13791524

    申请日:2013-03-08

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H05K7/14 H02J7/0044 H04M1/04

    Abstract: Docking stations having a connector with a compliance mechanism to provide improved durability and flexibility are provided herein. The compliance mechanism may be attached to a connecter in a base of a docking station that extends through an opening in a housing or shell attached to the base. The compliance mechanism may include any or all of a flexure, a torsion bar, damping members, a compressive foam member, and an engineered base plate. The compliance mechanism may be configured to provide sufficient rigidity to the connector to support a portable device when mounted on the connector within the dock in an upright position, sufficient flexibility to allow angular displacement of a mounted portable device, and sufficient elasticity to provide a resilient biasing force to return the connector and a mounted portable device from a displaced position to the upright position.

    Abstract translation: 本文提供具有具有柔性机构的连接器以提供改进的耐久性和柔性的对接站。 顺应性机构可以附接到延伸穿过连接到基座的壳体或壳体中的开口的对接站的基座中的连接器。 柔性机构可以包括挠曲件,扭杆,阻尼件,压缩泡沫件和工程底板中的任何一种或全部。 柔性机构可以被配置成为连接器提供足够的刚度,以在直立位置上安装在基座内的连接器上时支撑便携式装置,足够的灵活性允许安装的便携式装置的角位移,以及足够的弹性以提供弹性 偏置力使连接器和安装的便携式设备从移动位置返回到直立位置。

    DOCK WITH COMPLIANT CONNECTOR MOUNT
    7.
    发明申请
    DOCK WITH COMPLIANT CONNECTOR MOUNT 审中-公开
    与合适的连接器安装

    公开(公告)号:US20140307383A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-16

    申请号:US14251523

    申请日:2014-04-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Docking stations having a connector with a compliant mount to provide improved durability and flexibility are provided herein. The compliant mount may couple a connector to a base of a docking station and may include at least a first and second flexure disposed there between. The first and second flexure may be configured to have flexural movement in along transverse direction so that, in combination, the flexural movement pivots the connector about a virtual pivot point a distance away from the flexures. The first and second flexures may be configured to project the virtual pivot point to a location on the connector where the connector protrudes from an opening in a docking housing, thereby minimizing the clearance required between the connector and docking housing, while providing controlled movement of the connector relative the dock.

    Abstract translation: 具有带柔性安装座的连接器以提供改进的耐久性和柔性的对接站在这里提供。 柔性安装件可以将连接器连接到对接站的底座,并且可以包括设置在其间的至少第一和第二挠曲件。 第一和第二挠曲可以被配置为沿着横向方向具有弯曲运动,使得组合地,弯曲运动使连接器围绕虚拟枢轴点远离弯曲部一点距离。 第一和第二挠曲可以被配置为将虚拟枢轴点投影到连接器上的位置,其中连接器从对接壳体中的开口突出,从而最小化连接器和对接壳体之间所需的间隙,同时提供控制的移动 连接器相对于坞站。

    Split jack assemblies and methods for making the same
    8.
    发明授权
    Split jack assemblies and methods for making the same 有权
    分体插座组件及其制作方法

    公开(公告)号:US08668528B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-11

    申请号:US13631553

    申请日:2012-09-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01R24/58 H01R13/187 Y10T29/49208

    Abstract: Split jack assemblies are constructed with a tubeless pin block. Elimination (or split) of the tube, or more particularly, a tube that is an integrally formed part of the pin block form the pin block allows for the use of a tubeless pin block design that results in a jack assembly having smaller overall dimensions than a conventional jack assembly constructed to accommodate a plug of the same dimensions. The tubeless pin block can be used in conjunction with a tube sleeve or with a curved surface of a housing for an electronic device, or both to provide a plug receptacle of the split jack assembly.

    Abstract translation: 分体式千斤顶组件采用无内孔的针座构成。 管的排除(或分裂),或更具体地,作为销块的整体形成部分的管形成销块允许使用无内筒销块设计,其导致千斤顶组件具有比 构造成容纳相同尺寸的插头的常规千斤顶组件。 无内胎销块可以与管套筒或用于电子设备的壳体的曲面结合使用,或者两者都提供分体插座组件的插头插座。

    SPLIT JACK ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME
    9.
    发明申请
    SPLIT JACK ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME 有权
    分离式组件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130109248A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-02

    申请号:US13631553

    申请日:2012-09-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01R24/58 H01R13/187 Y10T29/49208

    Abstract: Split jack assemblies are constructed with a tubeless pin block. Elimination (or split) of the tube, or more particularly, a tube that is an integrally formed part of the pin block form the pin block allows for the use of a tubeless pin block design that results in a jack assembly having smaller overall dimensions than a conventional jack assembly constructed to accommodate a plug of the same dimensions. The tubeless pin block can be used in conjunction with a tube sleeve or with a curved surface of a housing for an electronic device, or both to provide a plug receptacle of the split jack assembly.

    Abstract translation: 分体式千斤顶组件采用无内孔的针座构成。 管的排除(或分裂),或更具体地,作为销块的整体形成部分的管形成销块允许使用无内筒销块设计,其导致千斤顶组件具有比 构造成容纳相同尺寸的插头的常规千斤顶组件。 无内胎销块可以与管套筒或用于电子设备的壳体的曲面结合使用,或者两者都提供分体插座组件的插头插座。

    Case with a hinge and multiple charging mechanisms

    公开(公告)号:US10804719B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-13

    申请号:US16456686

    申请日:2019-06-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory device for an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a unitary body having a first region, a second region, and a hinge positioned between the first region and the second region. When a force is applied to the first region, the first region may bend or pivot at the hinge. When bent, the first region allows the electronic device to slide into or out of the accessory device. Further, the electronic device may slide into or out of the accessory device in a straight or linear manner. Also, the accessory device may further include a power supply designed to supply electrical current to a battery of the electronic device. The accessory device may further include a connector that electrically connects the power supply with the electronic device. The sliding motion of the electronic device prevents the connector from damage by bending.

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