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公开(公告)号:US10054985B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-21
申请号:US15197620
申请日:2016-06-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: John Raff , Bartley K. Andre , Laura Deforest , John C. DiFonzo , Zheng Gao , Michelle Goldberg , Bradley J. Hamel , Timothy S. Hibbard , Ron Hopkinson , William F. Leggett , Chris Ligtenberg , Gavin J. Reid , Charles A. Schwalbach
CPC classification number: G06F1/1633 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1637 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1658 , H05K5/0243 , Y10T29/49826
Abstract: A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20180067523A1
公开(公告)日:2018-03-08
申请号:US15802339
申请日:2017-11-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Gary Thomason , Kevin S. Fetterman , Laura M. DeForest , Ron Hopkinson , Michelle Goldberg , Ruchi Goel , John Raff , Timothy S. Hibbard
CPC classification number: G06F1/1688 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1662 , G06F3/16
Abstract: A portable computing device having a substantially non-conducting outer housing and alternative electrical grounding and audio system architectures is disclosed. The device can be a laptop computer having a main logic board, a keyboard assembly, an audio source positioned below the keyboard assembly, and an equalizer electrically coupled to the audio source, with each of these components being electrically coupled to a universal grounding structure. The audio source emits sound waves that are propagated through the keyboard assembly and between gaps between keyboard keys and the outer housing. Settings for the equalizer can be selected to account for sound absorption and amplification characteristics of the sound waves along these sound transmission paths. The universal grounding structure includes a plurality of separate ground components that are electrically intercoupled, each being substantially smaller than the overall portable computing device, and also includes an electromagnetic interference shield around the main logic board.
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公开(公告)号:US20140098484A1
公开(公告)日:2014-04-10
申请号:US14101951
申请日:2013-12-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Gavin Reid , Ron Hopkinson , Cheng Ping Tan , John Brock , Chris Ligtenberg , Bartley A. Andre
IPC: G06F1/16
CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1658 , G06F1/187
Abstract: Portable computer structures are provided. The portable computer structures may include hard drive mounting structures. The hard drive mounting structures may include elastomeric support members. Each elastomeric support member may have a relatively rigid inner portion. The inner portion may include a hole that receives a hard drive mounting pin. Each elastomeric support member may also have a relatively flexible outer portion. The relatively flexible outer portion may be mounted within an opening in a plastic support member. The rigid inner portion may have a square outline and may be mounted within a square opening in the flexible outer portion.
Abstract translation: 提供便携式计算机结构。 便携式计算机结构可以包括硬盘驱动器安装结构。 硬盘驱动器安装结构可以包括弹性体支撑构件。 每个弹性体支撑构件可以具有相对刚性的内部部分。 内部可以包括容纳硬盘驱动器安装销的孔。 每个弹性体支撑构件也可以具有相对柔性的外部部分。 相对柔性的外部部分可以安装在塑料支撑构件的开口内。 刚性内部部分可以具有方形轮廓并且可以安装在柔性外部部分中的正方形开口内。
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公开(公告)号:US20190056832A1
公开(公告)日:2019-02-21
申请号:US16169385
申请日:2018-10-24
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 , G06F3/023 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/0488 , G06F1/16 , G06F3/02 , G02F1/167 , G09G3/34 , G02F1/1334
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:US09829932B2
公开(公告)日:2017-11-28
申请号:US14593930
申请日:2015-01-09
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:US20200033912A1
公开(公告)日:2020-01-30
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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公开(公告)号:US10317955B2
公开(公告)日:2019-06-11
申请号:US16029587
申请日:2018-07-07
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
IPC: H05K5/00 , G06F1/18 , H01R12/73 , H01R13/6582 , F16B35/06 , F16B41/00 , G06F1/16 , H05K5/02 , H01R12/70 , H01R12/72
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:US20190064877A1
公开(公告)日:2019-02-28
申请号:US16172790
申请日:2018-10-27
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
CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1658 , G06F1/1679 , G06F1/1684 , H05K5/04 , Y10T29/49002 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T29/4913 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T29/4998 , Y10T29/49996
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:US10152081B2
公开(公告)日:2018-12-11
申请号:US14185696
申请日:2014-02-20
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:US20180314304A1
公开(公告)日:2018-11-01
申请号:US16029587
申请日:2018-07-07
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 , H01R12/7082 , H01R12/721 , H01R12/73 , H01R13/6582 , 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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