Clasp mechanism for wrist-worn devices

    公开(公告)号:US09949537B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-24

    申请号:US15012831

    申请日:2016-02-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: A44C5/243 A44D2203/00

    Abstract: Clasp assemblies for bands (e.g., for watches) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a plurality of pivotally interconnected links, where respective links are releasably coupled to one another, and spring assemblies disposed between respective links impart biasing forces between the respective links. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a clasp body, a clasp cover, and a connecting arm pivotally coupled to the clasp body at a first end of the connecting arm, and pivotally coupled to the clasp cover at a second end of the connecting arm. The clasp assembly may include springs, magnets, elastomer members, and/or other mechanisms, components, or assemblies that impart a biasing force between the clasp body, the connecting arm, and/or the clasp cover.

    Portable Electronic Device Housing Structures
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170311456A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-26

    申请号:US15648325

    申请日:2017-07-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 H04M1/0249 H05K5/061

    Abstract: Portable electronic devices are provided. Each device may be formed from two parts. A first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. A second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. Engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. The engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. The metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. Hard stop structures may be used to vertically align the first and second parts. A frame in the device may have an integral gasket.

    LIQUID INGRESS-REDIRECTING ACOUSTIC DEVICE RESERVOIR

    公开(公告)号:US20170280219A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-28

    申请号:US15621802

    申请日:2017-06-13

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04R1/086

    Abstract: An acoustic device such as a microphone or speaker is positioned with and coupled to a housing to connect an acoustic port of the acoustic device with an external opening of the housing. A reservoir is connected to the external opening via a bleed channel. The bleed channel may be less resistive to liquid ingress than the acoustic port. As such, the reservoir and bleed channel may redirect liquid from the external opening away from the acoustic port. In some implementations, the reservoir and/or the bleed channel may be defined by one or more acoustically permeable barriers such as meshes that cover the acoustic port, compressible materials such as foams that form a perimeter around the acoustic port, and/or adhesive layers that couple the acoustic device, the housing, and/or one or more other components.

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