HIGH TOLERANCE CONNECTION BETWEEN ELEMENTS
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190269027A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-29

    申请号:US16412078

    申请日:2019-05-14

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

    Input apparatus and button arrangement for handheld device

    公开(公告)号:US10353565B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-16

    申请号:US16011517

    申请日:2018-06-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A media device for storing and playing media such as audio, video or images, includes a memory device configured to store a plurality of media items in a digital format. The media device also includes a display configured to present a group of media items from the plurality of stored media items and to present a visual indicator that is capable of scrolling through the displayed group of media items in order to designate a specific media item from the group of media items. The media device further includes a touch pad configured to receive input from a sliding motion or a tapping motion of a finger. The sliding motion of the finger controls the movement of the visual indicator through the group of media items. The tapping motion of the finger selects the specific media item that is designated by the visual indicator.

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