Attachment system for an electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10264857B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-23

    申请号:US14869640

    申请日:2015-09-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An attachment system of a wearable electronic device includes a removable module. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

    Cold worked metal housing for a portable electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US09955599B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-24

    申请号:US14313505

    申请日:2014-06-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A cold worked stainless steel bezel for a portable electronic device. The bezel is secured flush to a housing to form part of the case of the portable electronic device. A brace that includes a slot for receiving a wall extending from the bezel is fixed to the housing. When the bezel engages the housing, the wall of the bezel is inserted in the slot of the brace and releasably held by a spring that engages both the brace and the wall. The bezel can be released by disengaging the spring. The bezel is hard and resistant to impacts. Cold worked steel also facilitates manufacturing within design constraints and tolerances, and requires very little machining after manufacturing to comply with those constraints. the portable electronic device may include a personal media device, a mobile telephone, or any other suitable device or combination thereof.

    ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    14.
    发明申请
    ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE 审中-公开
    电子设备附件系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160037870A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14789292

    申请日:2015-07-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了可拆卸模块和用于消费品的附接系统的壳体。 可拆卸模块包括锁定机构,该锁定机构包括具有基本平坦的顶部表面的第一部分和包括基本上非平面的底部表面的第二部分。 第一部分和第二部分联接在一起。 锁定机构还包括联接在第一部分和第二部分之间的第一弹簧机构。 第一弹簧机构使第一部分偏离第二部分。 锁定机构还包括第二弹簧机构。 第二弹簧机构使得第一部分的基本平坦的顶表面相对于可拆卸模块基本上平齐地偏置,并且还使得第二部分的基本上非平面的底部表面相对于可移除模块被偏置自如。

    PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTOR FOR NON-PLANAR CONFIGURATIONS
    15.
    发明申请
    PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTOR FOR NON-PLANAR CONFIGURATIONS 有权
    用于非平面配置的印刷电路板连接器

    公开(公告)号:US20160028173A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-28

    申请号:US14444424

    申请日:2014-07-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A mesh network of printed circuit boards (PCBs) including a first PCB coupled to a second rigid PCB by way of an interlocking connection is provided. The interlocking connection has a degree of freedom that allows the first and second PCBs to form a twist angle between each other; the interlocking connector configured to provide electrical coupling between active components disposed in each of the first and second PCBs. A method of forming a substrate fabric including a mesh network as above is also provided. Further provided is a method of activating the mesh network of printed circuit boards as above.

    Abstract translation: 提供了包括通过互锁连接耦合到第二刚性PCB的第一PCB的印刷电路板(PCB)的网状网络。 互锁连接具有允许第一和第二PCB彼此之间形成扭转角度的自由度; 所述互锁连接器被配置为在布置在所述第一和第二PCB中的每一个中的有源部件之间提供电耦合。 还提供了如上所述形成包括网状网络的基底织物的方法。 还提供如上所述的激活印刷电路板的网状网络的方法。

    Internal frame optimized for stiffness and heat transfer
    16.
    发明授权
    Internal frame optimized for stiffness and heat transfer 有权
    内部框架优化了刚度和传热

    公开(公告)号:US09049801B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-02

    申请号:US13756349

    申请日:2013-01-31

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A thin portable electronic device with a display is described. The components of the electronic device can be arranged in stacked layers within an external housing where each of the stacked layers is located at a different height relative to the thickness of the device. One of the stacked layers can be internal metal frame. The internal metal frame can be configured to act as a heat spreader for heat generating components located in layers adjacent to the internal frame. Further, the internal metal frame can be configured to add to the overall structural stiffness of the device. In addition, the internal metal frame can be configured to provide attachment points for device components, such as the display, so that the device components can be coupled to the external housing via the internal metal frame.

    Abstract translation: 描述了具有显示器的薄型便携式电子设备。 电子设备的部件可以布置在外部壳体内的堆叠层中,其中每个堆叠层相对于设备的厚度位于不同的高度。 堆叠层之一可以是内部金属框架。 内部金属框架可以构造成用作用于发热部件的散热器,所述部件位于与内部框架相邻的层中。 此外,内部金属框架可以被配置为增加装置的整体结构刚度。 此外,内部金属框架可以被配置为为诸如显示器的装置部件提供附接点,使得装置部件可以经由内部金属框架联接到外部壳体。

    Portable Electronic Device Housing Structures
    17.
    发明申请
    Portable Electronic Device Housing Structures 审中-公开
    便携式电子设备外壳结构

    公开(公告)号:US20130335899A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-19

    申请号:US13971684

    申请日:2013-08-20

    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.

    Abstract translation: 提供便携式电子设备。 每个装置可以由两部分形成。 第一部分可以设置有诸如显示器,触摸屏,盖玻璃和框架的部件。 第二部分可以设置有塑料外壳,包含电气部件的电路板和边框。 接合构件可以连接到第一和第二部分。 接合构件可以由具有孔和弹簧的金属夹形成,弹簧具有与夹子中的孔相配合的柔性弹簧插脚。 金属夹可以焊接在框架上的框架支柱上,并且弹簧可以焊接到边框。 硬停止结构可用于垂直对准第一和第二部分。 设备中的框架可以具有一体的垫圈。

    COLD WORKED METAL HOUSING FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20240422926A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-19

    申请号:US18819502

    申请日:2024-08-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A cold worked stainless steel bezel for a portable electronic device is provided. The bezel is secured flush to a housing to form part of the case of the portable electronic device. A brace that includes a slot for receiving a wall extending from the bezel is fixed to the housing. When the bezel engages the housing, the wall of the bezel is inserted in the slot of the brace and releasably held by a spring that engages both the brace and the wall. The bezel can be released by disengaging the spring, (e.g., using a special tool or a magnetic field). Because the bezel is manufactured from cold worked stainless steel, it is hard and resistant to impacts. Cold worked steel also facilitates manufacturing within design constraints and tolerances, and requires very little machining after manufacturing to comply with those constraints.

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