公开(公告)号：US20220326731A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：US17653859

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Kevin M. Robinson ,  Christoph M. Pistor ,  Mehrdad Hooshmand ,  Simon J. Trivett ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Stephen V Jayanathan ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

公开(公告)号：US20220147121A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17648653

申请日：2022-01-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eugene A. Whang ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Brett W. Degner ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Eric R. Prather ,  Caitlin Elizabeth Kalinowski ,  Adam T. Stagnaro ,  Daniel L. McBroom ,  Matthew P. Casebolt ,  Michael D. McBroom

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  H05K7/20 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H04R1/02

Abstract: A desktop computing system having at least a central core surrounded by housing having a shape that defines a volume in which the central core resides is described. The housing includes a first opening and a second opening axially displaced from the first opening. The first opening having a size and shape in accordance with an amount of airflow used as a heat transfer medium for cooling internal components, the second opening defined by a lip that engages a portion of the airflow in such a way that at least some of the heat transferred to the air flow from the internal components is passed to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11323793B2

公开(公告)日：2022-05-03

申请号：US16362393

申请日：2019-03-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kristopher P. Laurent ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Michael E. Leclerc ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Daniele de Iuliis ,  Markus Diebel ,  Sung-Ho Tan

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/04 ,  H04R5/033

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

公开(公告)号：US20210029435A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-28

申请号：US17061098

申请日：2020-10-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Edward Siahaan ,  Daniel R. Bloom ,  Lee M. Panecki ,  Phillip Qian ,  Benjamin A. Shaffer ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Eugene A. Whang ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Scott Y. Oshita ,  Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Zachary G. Segraves ,  Sean J. Docherty

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that include earpad assemblies that improve acoustic isolation are discussed. User convenience features that include automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

公开(公告)号：US20200378547A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16572410

申请日：2019-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael E. Leclerc ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Danny L. McBroom ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Denis H. Endisch ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  Simon J. Trivett

IPC: F16M11/04 ,  F16M11/08

Abstract: A display stand has two spaced apart legs connected by a horizontal support bar that is attachable to multiple displays. Carriage assemblies allow the stand to adjust the vertical position of the displays, shuttles and rails allow the stand to adjust the horizontal positions of the displays, and a central joint on the support bar allows the stand to adjust the angle between the displays. The carriage assemblies can convert rotational movement of adjustment handles into vertical movement of the support bar that is synchronized at both legs whether the support bar is in a straight or angled configuration. Wheels on the shuttles can provide smooth, consistent contact with rails in the support bar despite changes in the nominal dimensions of the rails. The display stand provides improved smoothness, rigidity, and comfort for the user to support and use multiple displays on a single stand.

公开(公告)号：US20200245497A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-30

申请号：US16850839

申请日：2020-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Richard P. Howarth ,  Nicholas A. Rundle ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Sung-Ho Tan ,  Lauren M. Farrell ,  Kevin J. Ryan ,  David H. Narajowski

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  B32B3/12

Abstract: A structure can include a body having a first surface and a second opposing surface. The three-dimensional structure can include the body defining a first pattern of first cavities extending into the body from the first surface and the body defining a second pattern of second cavities extending into the body from the second surface. One or more first cavities can eccentrically intersect with one or more second cavities to define a pattern of apertures in the body.

公开(公告)号：US10667426B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-26

申请号：US16412240

申请日：2019-05-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Richard P. Howarth ,  Nicholas A. Rundle ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Sung-Ho Tan ,  Lauren M. Farrell ,  Kevin J. Ryan ,  David H. Narajowski

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  B32B3/12

Abstract: A structure can include a body having a first surface and a second opposing surface. The three-dimensional structure can include the body defining a first pattern of first cavities extending into the body from the first surface and the body defining a second pattern of second cavities extending into the body from the second surface. One or more first cavities can eccentrically intersect with one or more second cavities to define a pattern of apertures in the body.

公开(公告)号：US20200084902A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16557486

申请日：2019-08-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sunita Venkatesh ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Lauren M. Farrell

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01F7/02

Abstract: This application relates to a magnetic attachment mechanism attached to a stand for a display unit. The display unit includes a housing enclosing a display panel. The housing has a recess formed on a rear surface of the housing to accept the magnetic attachment mechanism. The magnetic attachment mechanism includes a magnetic element that is magnetically coupled to a corresponding magnetic element in the housing of the desktop display device when the magnetic attachment mechanism is inserted into the recess. The magnetic attachment mechanism also includes a latch mechanism that locks the display unit to the stand when the latch mechanism is engaged with a surface feature of the recess. The latch mechanism can be disengaged to allow for mobility of the display unit as separated from the stand.

公开(公告)号：US20200081483A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-12

申请号：US16563252

申请日：2019-09-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kristopher P. Laurent ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Brett W. Degner ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Hao Zhu ,  Lauren M. Farrell ,  Sunita Venkatesh ,  Peter N. Jeziorek ,  Edward T. Sweet ,  David A. Jungquist ,  Karen Y. Cheng ,  Xiang Zhang ,  Danny L. McBroom ,  Michael D. McBroom ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/04 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: Display assemblies for supporting displays on stands or support arms have mount portions to removably attach to the displays using magnetic assemblies and latches. The magnetic assemblies and latches can improve user experience and allow the display to be installed on a support arm from the viewing side of the display and without having to see or reach behind the display. Magnetic structures can center a mount portion of the support arm and a recess of the display and can attract them to each other. Laterally-extending latches can ensure the display is not inadvertently removed. Locking mechanisms can prevent the display from being rotated to a portrait orientation when sufficient space around the display and the necessary user intent is not provided.

公开(公告)号：US20190235587A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-01

申请号：US16377155

申请日：2019-04-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. DEGNER ,  Caitlin Elizabeth Kalinowski ,  Richard D. Kosoglow ,  Joshua D. Banko ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Jonathan L. Berk ,  Michael E. Leclerc ,  Michael D. McBroom ,  Asif Iqbal ,  Paul S. Michelsen ,  Mark K. Sin ,  Paul A. Baker ,  Harold L. Sontag ,  Wai Ching Yuen ,  Matthew P. Casebolt ,  Kevin S. Fetterman ,  Alexander C. Calkins ,  Daniel L. McBroom

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H01L23/40 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H05K1/02

Abstract: An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU).