公开(公告)号：US20240211005A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18599158

申请日：2024-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Thomas R. Matzinger ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Ryan P. Brooks ,  Scott J. Krahn ,  Arka P. Roy

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04883

CPC classification number: G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/04142 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: An input device includes a touch plate having a central axis and a top surface with three outer points evenly spaced away from the central axis. A touch sensor is used to detect a user touch on the top surface at the first outer point, and a support mechanism supports the touch plate and is configured to translate the touch plate at the second and third outer points upon application of the user touch and translation of the touch plate at the first outer point. Translation of the three outer points is substantially equal along the central axis.

公开(公告)号：US20240143043A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-02

申请号：US18403961

申请日：2024-01-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eugene A. Whang ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Brett W. Degner ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Eric R. Prather ,  Caitlin Elizabeth Kalinowski ,  Adam T. Stagnaro ,  Daniel L. McBroom ,  Matthew P. Casebolt ,  Michael D. McBroom

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H01L23/40 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/0008 ,  G02B6/001 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/183 ,  G06F1/185 ,  G06F1/188 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/206 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H01L23/4093 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K1/0203 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K7/20009 ,  H05K7/20136 ,  H05K7/20145 ,  H05K7/20154 ,  H05K7/20163 ,  H05K7/20172 ,  H05K7/20209 ,  H05K7/2039 ,  H05K7/2049

Abstract: A desktop computing system having at least a central core surrounded by housing having a shape that defines a volume in which the central core resides is described. The housing includes a first opening and a second opening axially displaced from the first opening. The first opening having a size and shape in accordance with an amount of airflow used as a heat transfer medium for cooling internal components, the second opening defined by a lip that engages a portion of the airflow in such a way that at least some of the heat transferred to the air flow from the internal components is passed to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11971759B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17659999

申请日：2022-04-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Eric R. Prather ,  Michael E. Leclerc

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/04

CPC classification number: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/188 ,  G06F1/206 ,  H05K5/0221 ,  H05K5/023 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K7/20136 ,  G06F2200/201 ,  H05K5/0213 ,  H05K5/0247 ,  H05K5/04 ,  H05K7/20145 ,  H05K7/20172

Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing that defines an internal volume. The electronic device can also include a component within the internal volume that divides the internal volume into a first volume and a second volume. The first volume and second volume can be fluidically isolated except at an aperture defined by the component. An air-moving system can produce a positive air pressure in the first volume and a negative air pressure in the second volume.

公开(公告)号：US11950354B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-02

申请号：US17653634

申请日：2022-03-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kristopher P. Laurent ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Jay S. Nigen ,  Eric R. Prather ,  David H. Narajowski

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  G06F1/20

CPC classification number: H05K1/0209 ,  G06F1/203 ,  G06F2200/201 ,  H05K2201/064 ,  H05K2201/066

Abstract: This application relates to a layout of components within an electronic device. The electronic device includes a circuit board and one or more thermal components located on or proximate to each surface of the circuit board. As a result, thermal energy generated by components of the circuit board are drawn away from the circuit board in a more efficient manner. Additionally, the electronic device may include one or more air movers designed to draw ambient air into the electronic device in a manner that causes the ambient air to cool components upstream from the air movers. Further, the electronic device includes a fin stack that is thermally coupled to the aforementioned thermal components, and further receives air driven in by the air mover(s). Also, the electronic device is designed to receive the ambient air through openings that define a 360-degree air inlet.

公开(公告)号：US11899511B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-13

申请号：US18051745

申请日：2022-11-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eugene A Whang ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Brett W. Degner ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Eric R. Prather ,  Caitlin Elizabeth Kalinowski ,  Adam T. Stagnaro ,  Daniel L. McBroom ,  Matthew P. Casebolt ,  Michael D. McBroom

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H01L23/40 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K1/02 ,  F21V8/00 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/001 ,  G02B6/0008 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/183 ,  G06F1/185 ,  G06F1/188 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/206 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H01L23/4093 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K1/0203 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K7/20009 ,  H05K7/2039 ,  H05K7/2049 ,  H05K7/20136 ,  H05K7/20145 ,  H05K7/20154 ,  H05K7/20163 ,  H05K7/20172 ,  H05K7/20209

Abstract: A desktop computing system having at least a central core surrounded by housing having a shape that defines a volume in which the central core resides is described. The housing includes a first opening and a second opening axially displaced from the first opening. The first opening having a size and shape in accordance with an amount of airflow used as a heat transfer medium for cooling internal components, the second opening defined by a lip that engages a portion of the airflow in such a way that at least some of the heat transferred to the air flow from the internal components is passed to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11892886B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17658992

申请日：2022-04-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner

IPC: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/203 ,  G06F1/1618 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H05K7/20145 ,  H05K7/20172

Abstract: A portable electronic device is disclosed. The portable electronic device may include a laptop computing device that includes a base portion and a display housing rotationally coupled to the base portion. The base portion includes a fan designed to drive heated air out of the base portion, thus cooling the portable electronic device. A dynamic (movable) air diverter is integrated into the base portion near the fan's outlet. The air diverter is designed to direct airflow from the fan outlet. Moreover, the air diverter can be repositioned by, for example, rotating the display housing relative to the base portion. As a result of the repositioned air diverter, the airflow from the fan outlet is redirected out of the portable electronic device through a different location. The air diverter can be positioned in different discrete locations, or alternatively, can move continuously with the rotational movement of the display housing.

公开(公告)号：US11761573B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17664554

申请日：2022-05-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kristopher P. Laurent ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Brett W. Degner ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Hao Zhu ,  Lauren M. Farrell ,  Sunita Venkatesh ,  Peter N. Jeziorek ,  Edward T. Sweet ,  David A. Jungquist ,  Karen Y. Cheng ,  Xiang Zhang ,  Danny L. McBroom ,  Michael D. McBroom ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: F16M11/04 ,  G06F1/16 ,  F16M11/10 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  F16M11/06 ,  F16M11/12 ,  F16M11/08 ,  F16M11/20

CPC classification number: F16M11/041 ,  F16M11/06 ,  F16M11/08 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/105 ,  F16M11/12 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/166 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/0204 ,  H05K5/0234 ,  F16M11/2021 ,  F16M2200/066 ,  G06F1/1654

Abstract: Display assemblies for supporting displays on stands or support arms have mount portions to removably attach to the displays using magnetic assemblies and latches. The magnetic assemblies and latches can improve user experience and allow the display to be installed on a support arm from the viewing side of the display and without having to see or reach behind the display. Magnetic structures can center a mount portion of the support arm and a recess of the display and can attract them to each other. Laterally-extending latches can ensure the display is not inadvertently removed. Locking mechanisms can prevent the display from being rotated to a portrait orientation when sufficient space around the display and the necessary user intent is not provided.

公开(公告)号：US11741041B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17668512

申请日：2022-02-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ian P. Shaeffer ,  Eric C. Gaertner ,  John T Orchard ,  Michael W. Murphy ,  Ronald P. Songco ,  Corey N. Axelowitz ,  Brett W. Degner

IPC: G06F13/42 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R12/73

CPC classification number: G06F13/4282 ,  H01R12/737 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  G06F2213/0026 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: A computer includes a processor, a PCIe-compatible interface bus that includes a root that is connected to the processor, and a routing complex that is connected to the root and is controlled by the processor. The computer also includes a first interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, a second interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, and an extended interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches. The switches are configured based on properties of a first peripheral device to define a first switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected only to the first interface slot and to define a second switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected to both of the first interface slot and the extended interface slot.

公开(公告)号：US11720176B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US17843756

申请日：2022-06-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christiaan A. Ligtenberg ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Ron A. Hopkinson ,  Asif Hussain ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Mikael M. Silvanto ,  Chang Zhang ,  Zheng Gao ,  Robert Y. Cao ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque ,  Alex J. Lehmann

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/86 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H03K17/94 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H03K17/98 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06V40/10 ,  H10N30/20 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/705 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/165 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/0216 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0446 ,  G06F3/0447 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04144 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06V40/107 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H03K17/943 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/9643 ,  H03K17/9647 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H10N30/20 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/266 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/05 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2219/002 ,  H01H2219/004 ,  H01H2219/046 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H03K2217/94089 ,  H03K2217/96003 ,  H03K2217/9653

Abstract: A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display and a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion. The base portion may include a bottom case and a top case, formed from a dielectric material, coupled to the bottom case. The top case may include a top member defining a top surface of the base portion and a sidewall integrally formed with the top member and defining a side surface of the base portion. The portable computer may also include a sensing system including a first sensing system configured to determine a location of a touch input applied to the top surface of the base portion and a second sensing system configured to determine a force of the touch input.

公开(公告)号：US11665869B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-30

申请号：US17398941

申请日：2021-08-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael E. Leclerc ,  Kevin J. Ryan ,  Brett W. Degner

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K5/02 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H04R5/02

CPC classification number: H05K7/20972 ,  G06F1/206 ,  H04R1/028 ,  H05K5/0213 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: This application relates to display devices and the layout/architecture of various internal components to enhance thermal energy management. A display device described herein may include one or more fan assemblies that drive ambient air into the display device to cool heat-generating components of the display device, and also to drive the ambient air, once heated through convectively cooling the heat-generating components, out of the display device. Further, the location of the heat-generating components is such that the heat-generating components upstream relative to the one or more fan assemblies. In this manner, the ambient air can pass over or through the heat-generating components prior to reaching the one or more fan assemblies. Additionally, heat-generating components, such as a backlit device and a power supply unit, are positioned relatively close to vent inlets in the display device. As a result, these heat-generating devices are immediately cooled with the ambient air.