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公开(公告)号：US11540408B2
公开(公告)日：2022-12-27
申请号：US15217605
申请日：2016-07-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Charles B. Woodhull , Bryan Patrick Kiple , David A. Pakula , Tang Yew Tan , Julie Hanchak-Connors , John Murray Thornton, III , Thomas Johannessen , Peter Russell-Clarke , Masashige Tatebe , Napthaneal Y. Tan
IPC: H05K5/04 , H05K5/02 , C25D11/02 , C25D11/12 , C25D11/24 , B23P11/00 , B23P17/00 , G03F1/38 , H01Q1/24 , H04M1/02 , C25D11/34 , H05K13/00 , H05K5/03 , H01Q1/42 , B23C5/10 , B23C5/00 , B23P17/02 , H04M1/11
Abstract: Methods and structures for forming anodization layers that protect and cosmetically enhance metal surfaces are described. In some embodiments, methods involve forming an anodization layer on an underlying metal that permits an underlying metal surface to be viewable. In some embodiments, methods involve forming a first anodization layer and an adjacent second anodization layer on an angled surface, the interface between the two anodization layers being regular and uniform. Described are photomasking techniques and tools for providing sharply defined corners on anodized and texturized patterns on metal surfaces. Also described are techniques and tools for providing anodizing resistant components in the manufacture of electronic devices.
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公开(公告)号：US20210344784A1
公开(公告)日：2021-11-04
申请号：US17378695
申请日：2021-07-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Matthew D. Hill , Derek C. Krass , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , James B. Smith , Ashutosh Y. Shukla , Scott A. Myers
IPC: H04M1/02
Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US10547717B2
公开(公告)日：2020-01-28
申请号：US16241914
申请日：2019-01-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Matthew D. Hill , Derek C. Krass , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , James B. Smith , Ashutosh Y. Shukla , Scott A. Myers
Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US10508350B2
公开(公告)日：2019-12-17
申请号：US14742637
申请日：2015-06-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ken Silverman , Ronald Moller , Peter Russell-Clarke , Christopher D. Prest , Rimple Bhatia , Paul Choiniere , Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Masashige Tatebe
IPC: B32B15/01 , H05K5/04 , C25D11/04 , C25D11/12 , C25D7/00 , C25D5/02 , C25D3/44 , C25D5/48 , C25D11/02 , C25D11/14 , C25D11/16 , C25D11/24 , C25D3/66 , C25D5/10 , C25D11/18 , H04M1/02
Abstract: Anodized electroplated aluminum structures and methods for making the same are disclosed. Cosmetic structures according to embodiments of the invention are provided by electroplating a non-cosmetic structure with aluminum and then anodizing the electroplated aluminum. This produces cosmetic structures that may possess desired structural and cosmetic properties and that may be suitable for use as housing or support members of electronic devices.
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公开(公告)号：US10969834B2
公开(公告)日：2021-04-06
申请号：US16586678
申请日：2019-09-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Benjamin J. Pope , Paul U. Leutheuser , Scott A. Myers , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Edward S. Huo
Abstract: Sensor assemblies for electronic devices are described. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies include solid-state sensors, such as capacitive sensors, piezoelectric sensors or piezoresistive sensors. The sensor assemblies can include a number of features that provide a compact profile, making them well suited for integration into small spaces of electronic device enclosures. The sensor assemblies can also include features that isolate movement of various parts of the sensor assemblies, allowing for accurate detection of a sensing event. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies are coupled to haptic actuators, speaker, or both, which mimic the feel of a mechanical button and enhance a user's experience.
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公开(公告)号：US20200042040A1
公开(公告)日：2020-02-06
申请号：US16586678
申请日：2019-09-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Benjamin J. Pope , Paul U. Leutheuser , Scott A. Myers , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Edward S. Huo
Abstract: Sensor assemblies for electronic devices are described. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies include solid-state sensors, such as capacitive sensors, piezoelectric sensors or piezoresistive sensors. The sensor assemblies can include a number of features that provide a compact profile, making them well suited for integration into small spaces of electronic device enclosures. The sensor assemblies can also include features that isolate movement of various parts of the sensor assemblies, allowing for accurate detection of a sensing event. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies are coupled to haptic actuators, speaker, or both, which mimic the feel of a mechanical button and enhance a user's experience.
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公开(公告)号：US09338908B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-10
申请号：US14620092
申请日：2015-02-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Napthaneal Y. Tan , Lucy Elizabeth Browning
IPC: H05K5/02 , H04M1/02 , B23C5/00 , H05K5/04 , B23P11/00 , B23P17/00 , G03F1/38 , H01Q1/24 , H05K13/00 , C25D11/02 , C25D7/00 , C25D11/12 , H05K5/03 , H01Q1/42 , C25D11/34 , B23C5/10 , B23P17/02 , H04M1/11 , C25D11/24
CPC classification number: H05K5/04 , B23C5/00 , B23C5/1081 , B23C2220/04 , B23C2220/16 , B23C2220/20 , B23C2220/28 , B23C2220/48 , B23C2226/31 , B23C2226/315 , B23P11/00 , B23P17/00 , B23P17/02 , C25D7/00 , C25D11/02 , C25D11/022 , C25D11/12 , C25D11/246 , C25D11/34 , G03F1/38 , H01Q1/243 , H01Q1/42 , H04M1/0249 , H04M1/0254 , H04M1/11 , H05K5/02 , H05K5/0217 , H05K5/0243 , H05K5/0247 , H05K5/03 , H05K13/00 , Y10T29/47 , Y10T29/49002 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T156/10 , Y10T156/1064 , Y10T407/1906 , Y10T409/300896 , Y10T409/303752 , Y10T409/30952
Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate to methods, systems, and structures for cutting a part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface thereon. In some embodiments, the part includes substantially horizontal and vertical surfaces with edges and corners. In described embodiments, a diamond cutter is used to cut a surface of the part during a milling operation where the diamond cutter contacts the part a number of times with each rotation of the spindle of a milling machine. The diamond cutter has a cutting edge and a land. The cutting edge cuts the surface of the part and the land burnishes the surface of the part to form a highly reflective and smooth surface. Thus, the diamond cutter cuts and burnishes portions of the part, thereby eliminating a subsequent polishing step.
Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例涉及用于切割部件以在其上形成高反射和光滑表面的方法，系统和结构。 在一些实施例中，该部件包括具有边缘和拐角的大致水平和垂直的表面。 在所描述的实施例中，金刚石切割器用于在铣削操作期间切割部件的表面，其中金刚石切割器在铣床的主轴的每次旋转中接触零件多次。 金刚石切割机具有切割刃和焊盘。 切割刃切割零件的表面，并且表面抛光部件的表面以形成高度反射和光滑的表面。 因此，金刚石切割器切割并抛光部分的部分，从而消除随后的抛光步骤。
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公开(公告)号：US11792309B2
公开(公告)日：2023-10-17
申请号：US17378695
申请日：2021-07-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Matthew D. Hill , Derek C. Krass , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , James B. Smith , Ashutosh Y. Shukla , Scott A. Myers
CPC classification number: H04M1/0249 , H04M1/02 , H04M1/0202 , H04M1/0247 , H04M1/23
Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号：US11429158B2
公开(公告)日：2022-08-30
申请号：US17192722
申请日：2021-03-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Benjamin J. Pope , Paul U. Leutheuser , Scott A. Myers , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Edward S. Huo
Abstract: Sensor assemblies for electronic devices are described. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies include solid-state sensors, such as capacitive sensors, piezoelectric sensors or piezoresistive sensors. The sensor assemblies can include a number of features that provide a compact profile, making them well suited for integration into small spaces of electronic device enclosures. The sensor assemblies can also include features that isolate movement of various parts of the sensor assemblies, allowing for accurate detection of a sensing event. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies are coupled to haptic actuators, speaker, or both, which mimic the feel of a mechanical button and enhance a user's experience.
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公开(公告)号：US20190141171A1
公开(公告)日：2019-05-09
申请号：US16241914
申请日：2019-01-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Matthew D. Hill , Derek C. Krass , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , James B. Smith , Ashutosh Y. Shukla , Scott A. Myers
IPC: H04M1/02
Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.
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