公开(公告)号：US10016933B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US14183253

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Fabio T. Campos ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Laura M. DeForest ,  Michelle R. Goldberg ,  Kelsey J. MacMillan ,  Bryan J. Licata

IPC: B23B31/16 ,  B25B11/00 ,  F16B11/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B23B31/14

CPC classification number: B29C65/4825 ,  B23B31/14 ,  F16B11/006 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T29/4995 ,  Y10T29/49952 ,  Y10T29/49954 ,  Y10T29/53974 ,  Y10T279/24 ,  Y10T279/247

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to methods of assembly of electronic devices. In particular, a rotationally induced pressure is used to activate a securing mechanism positioned between a component and an enclosure. The component and the securing mechanism may be located in an inaccessible region of the enclosure such that traditional, direct, assembly processes may not be feasible. The securing mechanism may take the form of a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive or a fastener between the component and an interior surface of the enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20180029339A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15725125

申请日：2017-10-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Michael K. Pilliod ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: B32B27/08 ,  H01H13/88 ,  C08K7/20 ,  H01H13/85 ,  B32B27/14 ,  B29C70/64 ,  B32B27/34

CPC classification number: B32B27/08 ,  B29C70/64 ,  B29C70/78 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/14 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B2264/101 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2307/702 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  C08K7/20 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2215/00 ,  H01H2231/002 ,  Y10T428/24413 ,  C08L101/00

Abstract: A surface of an electronic device includes a reduced friction surface that comprises a glass beaded film. The glass beaded film includes glass beads disposed in a polymer layer or in an adhesive layer, where a portion of the glass beads protrude from a surface of the polymer or adhesive layer. The reduced friction surface is disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20170308124A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15649164

申请日：2017-07-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Edward J. Cooper ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Nicholas Alan Rundle ,  Dave Tarkington

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1607 ,  G06F1/1609 ,  G06F2200/1612 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to computing devices including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and more particularly to methods for attaching a cover glass layer to a structural housing while minimizing an amount of stress transferred through the cover glass layer to the LCD module. A continuous and compliant foam adhesive can be used to bond the cover glass layer to a structural. The compliant bond can absorb and distribute local stress concentrations caused by structural loads, mismatched surfaces and differing thermal expansion rates between various structures and cover glass layer. This can reduce stress concentrations in the cover glass layer that can lead to stress induced birefringence in the LCD cell. In other embodiments, the cover glass layer can be attached using magnets or a tongue and groove design.

公开(公告)号：US09779888B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13723033

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  John M. Brock ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Brad Patton ,  Omar Sze Leung

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  H01H13/72 ,  H01H13/76 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/703

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: An input device configured to communicate with a computing device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism operably connected to the keycap and configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, a feature plate operably connected to the support mechanism, and a sensing member. The sensing member is configured to detect at least one of a change of position of the at least one keycap, a speed of the at least one keycap, an amount of force applied to the at least one keycap, or a location of a finger. The sensing member may be a capacitive sensor. In some embodiments, the input device may not include the support mechanism and the sensing member may be configured to detect the location of a finger regardless whether or not the keycap moves.

公开(公告)号：US09761389B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US15264827

申请日：2016-09-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bruce E. Berg

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: A key mechanism can include one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together.

公开(公告)号：US09710069B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14058316

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Mikael Silvanto ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/83 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/83

Abstract: Multi-functional keyboard assemblies include an array of keys formed from stacked component layers. A top portion of the key may be capable of travelling vertically with respect to a base of the key. The top portion can include a keycap and a circuitry module coupled to the keycap. The keys may be capable of receive at least two distinct types of inputs and/or receiving at least one type of input and providing at least one type of output. Such output may include use of one or more light sources, displays, and/or haptic feedback devices.

公开(公告)号：US09704670B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14502788

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  Derrick T. Jue ,  Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  H01H13/72 ,  H01H13/76 ,  H01H13/704 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: H01H13/704 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2219/048 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2223/038 ,  H01H2227/036

Abstract: An illuminated glass keycap having a glyph diffuser layer that may diffuse light through a glyph window opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the glyph window may be transparent. The keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the keycap, around the perimeter of the keycap, and/or through the background layer.

公开(公告)号：US20160233012A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US15025254

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Nicholaus Ian Lubinski ,  James E. Wright ,  Jonah A. Harley ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Storrs T. Hoen

IPC: H01F7/14 ,  H01F41/02 ,  H01F7/122

CPC classification number: H01F7/14 ,  H01F7/12 ,  H01F7/122 ,  H01F7/16 ,  H01F7/1646 ,  H01F41/02 ,  H01F2007/1661

Abstract: A polarized electromagnetic actuator includes a movable armature, a stator, and at least one coil wrapped around the stator. At least one permanent magnet is disposed over the stator. When a current is applied to the at least one coil, the at least one coil is configured to reduce a magnetic flux of at least one permanent magnet in one direction and increase a magnetic flux of at least one permanent magnet in another direction. The movable armature moves in the direction of the increased magnetic flux.

Abstract translation: 极化电磁致动器包括可动电枢，定子和缠绕在定子上的至少一个线圈。 至少一个永磁体设置在定子上。 当电流施加到至少一个线圈时，所述至少一个线圈被配置为在一个方向上减小至少一个永磁体的磁通量，并且增加另一个方向上的至少一个永磁体的磁通量。 可动电枢沿增加的磁通量的方向移动。

公开(公告)号：US09093229B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13723054

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  John M. Brock ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Brad Patton

IPC: H01H13/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H01H13/703

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: In a first embodiment, an input device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, a feature plate having at least one anchoring mechanism operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel is positioned between the at least one keycap and the feature plate. The at least one anchoring member extends through a portion of the illumination panel. In a second embodiment, an input device includes a keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap, a support plate operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel includes a light source, a light guide, and a frame substantially surrounding the light guide. Light illuminated from the light source is directed by the light guide and the frame towards the keycap.

Abstract translation: 在第一实施例中，输入装置包括至少一个键帽，配置成将键帽从第一位置移动到第二位置的支撑机构，具有可操作地连接到支撑机构的至少一个锚定机构的特征板，以及照明 面板。 照明面板位于至少一个键帽和特征板之间。 至少一个锚定构件延伸穿过照明面板的一部分。 在第二实施例中，输入装置包括键帽，配置成移动键帽的支撑机构，可操作地连接到支撑机构的支撑板和照明面板。 照明面板包括光源，导光体和基本上围绕光导的框架。 从光源照射的光由光导和框架朝向键帽。

公开(公告)号：US20150090570A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14501121

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Jeffrey L. Yen ,  Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Yanyang Yuan ,  Feng Zhao ,  Wanshan Li ,  Derrick T. Jue ,  Ze Hong

IPC: H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/88 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An illuminated metal keycap having a legend diffuser material that may diffuse light through a legend opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the legend may be transparent. The metal keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the metal keycap, around the perimeter of the metal keycap, and/or through the background layer.

Abstract translation: 具有可以通过在背景层中打开的图例使光漫射的图例扩散器材料的照明的金属键帽。 背景层可以是不透明的，并且图例可以是透明的。 金属键帽粘附在位于电气开关电路上方的剪刀机构上。 包括在剪刀机构内，下面或邻近的剪刀机构可以是一个或多个光源，其被定位成通过金属键帽围绕金属键帽的周边和/或通过背景层发光。