公开(公告)号：US20180069361A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15686077

申请日：2017-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric T. SooHoo ,  Robert A. Boyd ,  Daniel C. Wagman

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H01R24/20 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/66

CPC classification number: H01R29/00 ,  H01R12/7076 ,  H01R12/724 ,  H01R12/75 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/20 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: A unidirectional cable connector that can be operatively connected between a host device and accessory device in the ecosystem of products. The cable includes first and second plug connectors at opposite ends of a wire where the two plug connectors share a common pinout but the insertion plug of the second connector is shortened in length as compared to the insertion plug of the first connector. The shortened plug prevents the second connector from being fully inserted into the host device that includes a standard depth receptacle connector, and thus prevents the second connector from being operatively coupled to the host device. The shortened plug can, however, be operatively connected with an electronic device having a shortened receptacle connector according to embodiments of the disclosure.

公开(公告)号：US09627831B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US15077730

申请日：2016-03-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniel C. Wagman ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Eric T. SooHoo

IPC: H01R39/00 ,  H01R35/04

CPC classification number: H01R35/04 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/2407 ,  H01R39/00

Abstract: A rotating contact device is described. The rotating contact device can include a contact ring and a pair of legs extending from a lower ring surface of the contact ring. Along an upper ring surface of the contact ring can be disposed one or more raised contacts. The rotating contact device can also include an inside contact held within an inside of the contact ring. Application of a downwards force on the upper ring surface of the contact ring causes the pair of legs to deflect and the contact ring and the inside contact to rotate and translate. When mated with opposing contacts, this rotation can function to radially wipe the opposing contacts and the upper ring surface.

公开(公告)号：US20160049753A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14600999

申请日：2015-01-20

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Eric T. SooHoo ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Ibuki Kamei

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R13/52

CPC classification number: H01R13/665 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/6477 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: A high-speed electrical connector employs a plurality of electrical contacts held together by a dielectric frame. The contacts are electrically coupled to a substrate within the connector. A gasket may be disposed between the dielectric frame and the substrate and configured to block the flow of an overmold material between the dielectric frame and the substrate such that voids are formed between the contacts. The dielectric frame and the overmold may be made from materials containing silica aerogel. The voids and the aerogel materials result in reduced parasitic capacitance between the contacts enabling higher data transfer speeds.

Abstract translation: 高速电连接器采用通过电介质框架保持在一起的多个电触头。 触点电连接到连接器内的基板。 衬垫可以设置在电介质框架和衬底之间并被构造成阻挡介电框架和衬底之间的包覆模制材料的流动，使得在触点之间形成空隙。 电介质框架和包覆模具可以由含有二氧化硅气凝胶的材料制成。 空隙和气凝胶材料导致触点之间的寄生电容降低，从而实现更高的数据传输速度。

公开(公告)号：US20140235095A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14183254

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Warren Z. Jones ,  Eric T. SooHoo ,  Albert J. Golko ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: H01R24/76

CPC classification number: H01R13/64 ,  H01R12/81 ,  H01R13/055 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Embodiments can provide reversible or dual orientation USB plug connectors for mating with standard USB receptacle connectors, e.g., a standard Type A USB receptacle connector. Accordingly, the present invention may be compatible with any current or future electronic device that includes a standard USB receptacle connector. USB plug connectors according to the present invention can have a 180 degree symmetrical, double orientation design, which enables the plug connector to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two intuitive orientations. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may reduce the potential for USB connector damage and user frustration during the incorrect insertion of a USB plug connector into a corresponding USB receptacle connector of an electronic device. Reversible USB plug connectors according to the present invention may include a compliant member or structural support for distributing stress and increasing contact normal force at the tongue of the reversible USB plug connector.

Abstract translation: 实施例可以提供用于与标准USB插座连接器（例如标准A型USB插座连接器）配合的可逆或双向定位USB插头连接器。 因此，本发明可以与包括标准USB插座连接器的任何当前或未来的电子设备兼容。 根据本发明的USB插头连接器可以具有180度对称的双向定向设计，这使得插头连接器能够以两个直观的方向中的任一个插入到相应的插座连接器中。 因此，本发明的实施例可以在将USB插头连接器错误地插入电子设备的相应的USB插座连接器期间减少USB连接器损坏和用户沮丧的可能性。 根据本发明的可逆USB插头连接器可以包括用于在可逆USB插头连接器的舌部处分布应力和增加接触法向力的柔性构件或结构支撑件。

公开(公告)号：US20140206209A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14160528

申请日：2014-01-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ibuki Kamei ,  Warren Z. Jones ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Albert J. Golko ,  Eric T. SooHoo

IPC: H01R13/64 ,  H01R12/81

CPC classification number: H01R13/64 ,  H01R12/81 ,  H01R13/055 ,  H01R24/28 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Embodiments can provide reversible or dual orientation USB plug connectors for mating with standard USB receptacle connectors, e.g., a standard Type A USB receptacle connector. Accordingly, the present invention may be compatible with any current or future electronic device that includes a standard USB receptacle connector. USB plug connectors according to the present invention can have a 180 degree symmetrical, double orientation design, which enables the plug connector to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two intuitive orientations. Some embodiments of the present invention may be used with or require a non-standard USB receptacle connector. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may reduce the potential for USB connector damage and user frustration during the incorrect insertion of a USB plug connector into a corresponding USB receptacle connector of an electronic device.

Abstract translation: 实施例可以提供用于与标准USB插座连接器（例如标准A型USB插座连接器）配合的可逆或双向定位USB插头连接器。 因此，本发明可以与包括标准USB插座连接器的任何当前或未来的电子设备兼容。 根据本发明的USB插头连接器可以具有180度对称的双向定向设计，这使得插头连接器能够以两个直观的方向中的任一个插入到相应的插座连接器中。 本发明的一些实施例可以与非标准USB插座连接器一起使用或需要非标准USB插座连接器。 因此，本发明的实施例可以在将USB插头连接器错误地插入电子设备的相应的USB插座连接器期间减少USB连接器损坏和用户沮丧的可能性。