公开(公告)号：US20140256186A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14281064

申请日：2014-05-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Dominic E. Dolci ,  Victoria A. Spielmann ,  Ricardo A. Mariano ,  Alexander M. Kwan ,  James G. Smeenge ,  Daniele De Iullis

IPC: H01R13/516

CPC classification number: H01R13/516 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H01R12/592 ,  H01R12/65 ,  H01R13/46 ,  H01R31/06

Abstract: Various embodiments of low profile male connectors are described. In one embodiment, a connector includes a plug housing having a depth and an interior cavity designed to accommodate pins that extend within the interior cavity in a direction of the depth. The plug housing may be designed to be fully insertable into a receptacle connector of an electronic device, and to have a rear surface that conforms with a shape of an exterior surface of the electronic device. The pins arranged in the plug housing may include various features, such as connecting portions protruding from the plug housing at an angle of approximately 90 degrees for coupling to a cable, bases including cutouts for extending a length of an elongated shaft of the pin, barbs for engaging the plug housing, and limit stops for distributing a force applied to the elongated shaft upon engagement with a receiving pin.

Abstract translation: 描述了低轮廓公连接器的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，连接器包括具有深度和内部空腔的插头壳体，所述深度和内部空腔被设计成容纳在所述内部空腔内在所述深度方向上延伸的销。 插头壳体可以被设计成完全可插入到电子设备的插座连接器中，并且具有与电子设备的外表面的形状一致的后表面。 布置在插头壳体中的销可以包括各种特征，诸如从插头壳体突出大约90度的角度以连接到电缆的连接部分，其包括用于延伸销的细长轴的长度的切口，倒钩 用于接合插头壳体，以及限制止动件，用于在与接收销接合时分配施加到细长轴的力。

公开(公告)号：US20240405472A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18413966

申请日：2024-01-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bahram Raad ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Mathieu P. Roy ,  Jose Del Carmen, Jr. ,  Michael J. Reis ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Long Le ,  Adam H. Herzog ,  Nikhil S. Pansare ,  Peter J. Cameron ,  Balal Khan

IPC: H01R13/502 ,  H01F17/06 ,  H01F27/28 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R31/06

Abstract: Power adapters and other electronic devices that are durable and can provide a large amount of power while having a small form factor. An example can provide a durable power adapter by providing a connector receptacle having a reinforced tongue. The tongue of the connector receptacle can be reinforced by having a center plate with one or more vertical portions that can be at least approximately at a right angle to a lateral portion of the center plate. This and other examples can provide a large amount of power while having a small form factor by providing a space efficient transformer having thermal dissipation components. This and other examples can provide a small form-factor by including a series of chokes formed as a module and including a variety of types of wires.

公开(公告)号：US11515679B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US17092022

申请日：2020-11-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew A. Lashinsky ,  Arun R. Varma ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Mathieu P. Roy ,  Balal Khan ,  Johnathan D. Simeroth

IPC: H01R31/06 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H01R12/72

Abstract: A power adapter for powering portable electronic devices is disclosed. The modifications and enhancements to the power adapter can reduce or eliminate the need for adhesives, flexible circuitry, and/or wiring. The power adapter includes multiple guide rails used to guide a circuit board (carrying components) to electrical springs. The electrical springs provide not only an electrical coupling, but also a mechanical coupling. As a result, wiring and/or adhesives is not required. Additionally, a cap is secured to the enclosure through melting part of the cap by, for example, ultrasonic welding without causing damage to the circuit board, as welding location(s) is/are in locations away from the electrical springs and other sensitive components. The power adapter further includes a connector connected to the circuit board. During assembly, the circuit board can pivot in three dimensions during assembly to align the connector with the cap.

公开(公告)号：US20170054257A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15253649

申请日：2016-08-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Ruenjou Lu ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Jonathan M. Zweig ,  David C. Breece, III

IPC: H01R24/58 ,  G06F13/20 ,  G06F13/40 ,  G06F13/10

CPC classification number: H01R24/58 ,  G06F13/102 ,  G06F13/20 ,  G06F13/4068 ,  G06F16/60 ,  H01R24/86 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for selectively communicating data and audio over a limited-size audio plug. A host device determines whether an audio accessory or a data communicating accessory is plugged therein via a signal, or lack thereof, communicated to the host device via the audio plug of the accessory. The host device then either communicates audio or data over the audio plug contacts that are typically used only for audio communication based on whether its connected to an audio accessory or data communicating accessory. An audio plug may also include a split-ring contact where multiple, independent contacts are formed in place of a single tip, ring, or sleeve contact. The split-ring contact may be used for communicating audio and/or data.

Abstract translation: 用于通过有限尺寸的音频插头选择性地传送数据和音频的方法，系统和装置。 主机设备经由附件的音频插头确定通过信号或其缺少将音频附件或数据通信附件插入到主机设备。 然后，主机设备通过音频插头联系人传送音频或数据，该音频或数据通常仅基于音频通信连接到音频附件或数据通信附件而仅用于音频通信。 音频插头还可以包括开环接触，其中形成多个独立接触件来代替单个尖端，环形或套筒接触。 分离环接触可用于传送音频和/或数据。

公开(公告)号：US09331441B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14484145

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Mathieu P. Roy ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Vikas K. Sinha ,  Daniel Coster

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R24/68 ,  H01R24/30 ,  H01R13/434

CPC classification number: H01R24/68 ,  H01R13/434 ,  H01R24/30

Abstract: An electrical power adapter has first and second prongs that are retractable and deployable. When the prongs are in the deployed position the adapter may be mated with a receptacle and when in the retracted position the adapter has a reduced physical size. A linkage couples the first prong to the second prongs such that the first and second prongs retract and deploy simultaneously. An actuation mechanism causes the prongs to have a first detent in the deployed position and a second detent in the retracted position.

Abstract translation: 电力适配器具有可伸缩的第一和第二插脚。 当叉头处于展开位置时，适配器可以与插座配合，并且当处于缩回位置时，适配器具有减小的物理尺寸。 连接将第一插脚与第二插脚相连，使得第一和第二插脚同时缩回和展开。 致动机构使得叉头在展开位置具有第一棘爪并且在缩回位置具有第二棘爪。

公开(公告)号：US20140370742A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US13916275

申请日：2013-06-12

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Bartley K. Andre ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Mikael M. Silvanto ,  Ricardo A. Mariano

IPC: H01R13/72 ,  F16C11/04

CPC classification number: F16C11/04 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  Y10T29/4984 ,  Y10T403/32614

Abstract: A power adapter including a wing deployment mechanism for retaining a wing in a first undeployed position and the second deployed position. One example may provide a housing, a spring, a spring cover, and the wing. In one example, the wing may be pivotally attached to the housing and the spring and the spring cover may be fixedly attached to the housing. The spring may contact a portion of the wing and may, in one example, apply a position dependent force to the wing that biases the wing towards either the first or the second position.

Abstract translation: 一种电力适配器，包括翼部展开机构，用于将翼保持在第一未展开位置和第二展开位置。 一个示例可以提供壳体，弹簧，弹簧盖和机翼。 在一个示例中，翼可以枢转地附接到壳体并且弹簧和弹簧盖可以固定地附接到壳体。 弹簧可以接触机翼的一部分，并且在一个示例中，可以向机翼施加位置依赖力，使机翼朝向第一或第二位置偏置。

公开(公告)号：US20140293545A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14271353

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Vinh Diep ,  Chiew-Siang Goh ,  Doug Heirich ,  Alexander Michael Kwan ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/20436 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing in which electronic components are mounted. The electronic components may be mounted to a substrate such as a printed circuit board. A heat sink structure may dissipate heat generated by the electronic components. The housing may have a housing wall that is separated from the heat sink structure by an air gap. The housing wall may have integral support structures. Each of the support structures may have an inwardly protruding portion that protrudes through a corresponding opening in the heat sink structure. The protruding portions may each have a longitudinal axis and a cylindrical cavity that lies along the longitudinal axis. Each of the support structures may have fins that extend radially outward from the longitudinal axis.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有其中安装电子部件的壳体。 电子部件可以安装到诸如印刷电路板的基板上。 散热器结构可以散发由电子部件产生的热量。 壳体可以具有通过气隙与散热器结构分离的壳体壁。 外壳壁可以具有整体的支撑结构。 每个支撑结构可以具有突出穿过散热器结构中的对应开口的向内突出的部分。 突出部分可以各自具有纵向轴线和位于纵向轴线的圆柱形空腔。 每个支撑结构可以具有从纵向轴线径向向外延伸的翅片。

公开(公告)号：US08727812B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13839264

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Dominic E. Dolci ,  Victoria A. Spielmann ,  Ricardo A. Mariano ,  Alexander M. Kwan ,  James G. Smeenge ,  Daniele De Iullis

IPC: H01R24/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/516 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H01R12/592 ,  H01R12/65 ,  H01R13/46 ,  H01R31/06

Abstract: Various embodiments of low profile male connectors are described. In one embodiment, a connector includes a plug housing having a depth and an interior cavity designed to accommodate pins that extend within the interior cavity in a direction of the depth. The plug housing may be designed to be fully insertable into a receptacle connector of an electronic device, and to have a rear surface that conforms with a shape of an exterior surface of the electronic device. The pins arranged in the plug housing may include various features, such as connecting portions protruding from the plug housing at an angle of approximately 90 degrees for coupling to a cable, bases including cutouts for extending a length of an elongated shaft of the pin, barbs for engaging the plug housing, and limit stops for distributing a force applied to the elongated shaft upon engagement with a receiving pin.

Abstract translation: 描述了低轮廓公连接器的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，连接器包括具有深度和内部空腔的插头壳体，所述深度和内部空腔被设计成容纳在所述内部空腔内在所述深度方向上延伸的销。 插头壳体可以被设计成完全可插入到电子设备的插座连接器中，并且具有与电子设备的外表面的形状一致的后表面。 布置在插头壳体中的销可以包括各种特征，诸如从插头壳体突出大约90度的角度以连接到电缆的连接部分，其包括用于延伸销的细长轴的长度的切口，倒钩 用于接合插头壳体，以及限制止动件，用于在与接收销接合时分配施加到细长轴的力。

公开(公告)号：US20130217269A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-22

申请号：US13839264

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Dominic E. Dolci ,  Victoria A. Spielmann ,  Ricardo A. Mariano ,  Alexander M. Kwan ,  James G. Smeenge ,  Daniele Delullis

IPC: H01R13/46

CPC classification number: H01R13/516 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H01R12/592 ,  H01R12/65 ,  H01R13/46 ,  H01R31/06

Abstract: Various embodiments of low profile male connectors are described. In one embodiment, a connector includes a plug housing having a depth and an interior cavity designed to accommodate pins that extend within the interior cavity in a direction of the depth. The plug housing may be designed to be fully insertable into a receptacle connector of an electronic device, and to have a rear surface that conforms with a shape of an exterior surface of the electronic device. The pins arranged in the plug housing may include various features, such as connecting portions protruding from the plug housing at an angle of approximately 90 degrees for coupling to a cable, bases including cutouts for extending a length of an elongated shaft of the pin, barbs for engaging the plug housing, and limit stops for distributing a force applied to the elongated shaft upon engagement with a receiving pin.

Abstract translation: 描述了低轮廓公连接器的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，连接器包括具有深度和内部空腔的插头壳体，所述深度和内部空腔被设计成容纳在所述内部空腔内在所述深度方向上延伸的销。 插头壳体可以被设计成完全可插入到电子设备的插座连接器中，并且具有与电子设备的外表面的形状一致的后表面。 布置在插头壳体中的销可以包括各种特征，诸如从插头壳体突出大约90度的角度以连接到电缆的连接部分，其包括用于延伸销的细长轴的长度的切口，倒钩 用于接合插头壳体，以及限制止动件，用于在与接收销接合时分配施加到细长轴的力。

公开(公告)号：US11516929B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US16996795

申请日：2020-08-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter A. Dvorak ,  Jeremy M. Dahl ,  Michael A. Foote ,  Brian K. Thorne ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R13/44 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: A power adapter is disclosed. The power adapter includes housing parts that carries electronic components. To secure the housing parts together, one housing part includes snaps and another housing part includes protrusions and rails. During assembly, the protrusions slide under the snap, causing the snap to deflect in one direction, while the rails slide over the snap, which keeps the snap partially flat but also causes the snap to deflect in another direction. The engagement (during assembly) of the rails and the protrusions to opposing surfaces of the snap cause bi-directional deflection/bending of the snap. When each protrusion is positioned into an opening of the snap, the snap returns to a flat, non-deflected state, and the housing parts are secured together by the snap, protrusions, and rails. The rails support the snaps by limiting or preventing additional deflection of the snap, which subsequently promotes the housing remaining together.