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公开(公告)号:US10114489B2
公开(公告)日:2018-10-30
申请号:US15261954
申请日:2016-09-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Chris Ligtenberg , Euan S. Abraham , Jun Qi , Paul S. Drzaic , Po-Wen Chiu , Ron Hopkinson , Michelle Goldberg , Victor H. Yin , Bartley K. Andre , Mikael Silvanto , Erin Turullols
IPC: G06F3/041 , G09G3/38 , G06F3/0488 , G06F3/023 , G06F3/02 , G02F1/1334 , G06F1/16 , G02F1/167 , G09G3/34
Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device may include a display, a processor in communication with the display and an enclosure connected to the display. The computing device may also include an input/output (I/O) device in communication with the processor. The I/O device may also be connected to the enclosure. Additionally, the I/O device may include a modifiable display that may substantially match the appearance of the enclosure.
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公开(公告)号:US10061361B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-28
申请号:US15156178
申请日:2016-05-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Euan Abraham , John M. Brock , Matthew P. Casebolt , Robert L. Coish , Laura M. DeForest , Michelle Goldberg , Bradley Joseph Hamel , Ron Hopkinson , Jim Hwang , Caitlin E. Kalinowski , Steven Keiper , Patrick Kessler , Eugene Kim , Chris Ligtenberg , Jay K. Osborn , John Raff , Nicholas A. Rundle , David J. Yeh
CPC classification number: G06F1/181 , F16B35/06 , F16B41/005 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1658 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/1684 , G06F1/187 , H05K5/0008 , H05K5/0217 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.
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公开(公告)号:US20160378234A1
公开(公告)日:2016-12-29
申请号:US15261954
申请日:2016-09-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Chris Ligtenberg , Euan S. Abraham , Jun Qi , Paul S. Drzaic , Po-Wen Chiu , Ron Hopkinson , Michelle Goldberg , Victor H. Yin , Bartley K. Andre , Mikael Silvanto , Erin Turullols
CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 , G02F1/1334 , G02F1/167 , G02F2201/44 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/165 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/1671 , G06F1/1692 , G06F3/0219 , G06F3/023 , G06F3/04886 , G06F2203/0339 , G09G3/344 , G09G2310/068
Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device may include a display, a processor in communication with the display and an enclosure connected to the display. The computing device may also include an input/output (I/O) device in communication with the processor. The I/O device may also be connected to the enclosure. Additionally, the I/O device may include a modifiable display that may substantially match the appearance of the enclosure.
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公开(公告)号:US20150138710A1
公开(公告)日:2015-05-21
申请号:US14520079
申请日:2014-10-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Victor H. Yin , Bryan W. Posner , Chris Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Peteris K. Augenbergs
IPC: G06F1/16
CPC classification number: G06F1/1637 , G02F1/133308 , G02F2001/133317 , G02F2001/13332 , G02F2001/133331 , G06F1/1601 , G06F1/1658 , H01L27/1214 , H01L27/1218 , H01L27/124 , H05K5/0017
Abstract: An electronic device housing may have upper and lower portions that are attached with a hinge. At least one portion of the housing may have a rear planar surface and peripheral sidewalls having edges. A display module may be mounted in the housing. The display module may have glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor substrate. The color filter glass layer may serve as the outermost glass layer in the display module. The edges of the display module may be aligned with the edges of the peripheral housing sidewalls to create the appearance of a borderless display for the electronic device. The display module may be provided with an opening that allows a camera or other electronic components to receive light. Traces may be provided on the underside of the thin-film transistor substrate to serve as signal paths for the electrical components.
Abstract translation: 电子设备外壳可以具有与铰链连接的上部和下部。 壳体的至少一部分可以具有后平面表面和具有边缘的周边侧壁。 显示模块可以安装在壳体中。 显示模块可以具有玻璃层,例如滤色器玻璃层和薄膜晶体管基板。 滤色器玻璃层可以用作显示模块中的最外层玻璃层。 显示模块的边缘可以与外围壳体侧壁的边缘对齐,以产生用于电子设备的无边界显示器的外观。 显示模块可以设置有允许相机或其他电子部件接收光的开口。 迹线可以设置在薄膜晶体管基板的下侧,用作电气部件的信号路径。
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公开(公告)号:US08801054B2
公开(公告)日:2014-08-12
申请号:US13685515
申请日:2012-11-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Chris Ligtenberg , Brett Degner
CPC classification number: H05K5/0221 , E05C19/16 , G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1679 , Y10S292/37 , Y10T24/32 , Y10T292/0999 , Y10T292/11
Abstract: A magnetic latch for a display of a laptop computer uses magnetic attraction to maintain the display closed and uses magnetic repelling forces to pop-up the display when opened. The latch includes one or more magnetic elements in the body of the laptop and at least one magnetic element in the display. When the display is closed, the magnet element in the display is positioned adjacent the magnet element in the body having an opposite polarity so that the magnet elements are attracted to one another. To pop-up the display, the user moves the magnetic element in the display so that it meets the magnetic pole in the body having the same polarity. When these meet, the repelling force between them causes the display to open slightly so that a user can then readily open the display.
Abstract translation: 用于膝上型计算机的显示器的磁性闩锁使用磁吸引力来保持显示器关闭,并且当打开时使用磁排斥力来弹出显示器。 闩锁包括笔记本电脑主体中的一个或多个磁性元件和显示器中的至少一个磁性元件。 当显示器关闭时,显示器中的磁体元件位于与具有相反极性的本体中的磁体元件附近,使得磁体元件被彼此吸引。 为了弹出显示器,用户移动显示器中的磁性元件使其与具有相同极性的本体中的磁极相遇。 当它们相遇时,它们之间的排斥力使得显示器稍微打开,使得用户可以容易地打开显示器。
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公开(公告)号:US20140076607A1
公开(公告)日:2014-03-20
申请号:US14084305
申请日:2013-11-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: John M. Brock , Brett William Degner , Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Chris Ligtenberg , Keith J. Hendren , Stever D. Keiper , Eugene Y. Kim
CPC classification number: H01B11/00 , H01B13/00 , H01R12/592 , H01R12/62 , H01R13/5213 , H05K1/0218 , H05K1/0224 , H05K1/0393 , H05K2201/09618 , H05K2201/09681 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T29/5313
Abstract: A multi-layered cable consisting of three or more conductive layers separated by layers of dielectric and/or adhesive material. The bottom layer and the top layer may act as return path for the transmitted signals and as a shield to prevent interference between these and external electrical signals. Located between the bottom layer and the top layer, the middle layer may transmit desired signals through the flexible cable. The material selection and specifics of each of the layers should be selected so as to achieve a balance in which the desired electrical impedance and mechanical flexibility requirements are met. The cable may also include one or more vias connecting the bottom layer to the top layer, providing shielding all the way around the flex cable. An additional conductive sock may be used to improve shielding effectiveness of the top and bottom layer and to connect to I/O connector shells and the system Faraday cage.
Abstract translation: 由三层或更多层由电介质和/或粘合材料层隔开的导电层组成的多层电缆。 底层和顶层可以作为传输信号的返回路径和屏蔽,以防止这些和外部电信号之间的干扰。 位于底层和顶层之间,中间层可通过柔性电缆传送所需信号。 应选择每个层的材料选择和细节,以达到满足期望的电阻抗和机械柔性要求的平衡。 电缆还可以包括将底层连接到顶层的一个或多个通孔,围绕柔性电缆提供屏蔽。 可以使用额外的导电袜子来提高顶层和底层的屏蔽效能,并连接到I / O连接器外壳和系统法拉第笼。
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公开(公告)号:US12189424B2
公开(公告)日:2025-01-07
申请号:US18349682
申请日:2023-07-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. , Victor H. Yin , Bryan W. Posner , Chris Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Peteris K. Augenbergs
IPC: G06F1/16 , H05K5/00 , G02F1/1333 , H01L27/12
Abstract: An electronic device housing may have upper and lower portions that are attached with a hinge. At least one portion of the housing may have a rear planar surface and peripheral sidewalls having edges. A display module may be mounted in the housing. The display module may have glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor substrate. The color filter glass layer may serve as the outermost glass layer in the display module. The edges of the display module may be aligned with the edges of the peripheral housing sidewalls to create the appearance of a borderless display for the electronic device. The display module may be provided with an opening that allows a camera or other electronic components to receive light. Traces may be provided on the underside of the thin-film transistor substrate to serve as signal paths for the electrical components.
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公开(公告)号:US20230350457A1
公开(公告)日:2023-11-02
申请号:US18349682
申请日:2023-07-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Victor H. Yin , Bryan W. Posner , Chris Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Peteris K. Augenbergs
CPC classification number: G06F1/1637 , G06F1/1601 , H05K5/0017 , G06F1/1658 , G02F1/133308
Abstract: An electronic device housing may have upper and lower portions that are attached with a hinge. At least one portion of the housing may have a rear planar surface and peripheral sidewalls having edges. A display module may be mounted in the housing. The display module may have glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor substrate. The color filter glass layer may serve as the outermost glass layer in the display module. The edges of the display module may be aligned with the edges of the peripheral housing sidewalls to create the appearance of a borderless display for the electronic device. The display module may be provided with an opening that allows a camera or other electronic components to receive light. Traces may be provided on the underside of the thin-film transistor substrate to serve as signal paths for the electrical components.
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公开(公告)号:US20210373597A1
公开(公告)日:2021-12-02
申请号:US17404610
申请日:2021-08-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Matthew Theobald , Jonathan P. Ive , Bartley K. Andre , Christopher Stringer , Daniel J. Coster , John Raff , Ron Hopkinson , John Brock , Chris Ligtenberg , Michelle Rae Goldberg
Abstract: A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.
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公开(公告)号:US11112825B2
公开(公告)日:2021-09-07
申请号:US16593630
申请日:2019-10-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Matthew Theobald , Jonathan P. Ive , Bartley K. Andre , Christopher Stringer , Daniel J. Coster , John Raff , Ron Hopkinson , John Brock , Chris Ligtenberg , Michelle Rae Goldberg
Abstract: A top case assembly for a portable computer is disclosed. The assembly may include an integral unified (e.g., homogenous) top case formed from a single part. The integral top case provides an enclosure, frame and cosmetic exterior of the portable computer. The integral top case also serves as the primary structure of the portable computer. The assembly may include a variety of subassemblies such as keyboards, touchpads, circuit boards, and drives that are carried by the underside of the integral top case. The integral top case may be formed from aluminum slab that has been machined to form walls, openings, attachment areas and cosmetic areas of the top case.
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