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公开(公告)号：US20180218859A1
公开(公告)日：2018-08-02
申请号：US15939123
申请日：2018-03-28
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
IPC: H01H13/705 , H01H13/703 , H03K17/96
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/165 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/169 , G06F1/266 , G06F3/017 , G06F3/0213 , G06F3/0216 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/0412 , G06F3/0414 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/0488 , G06F3/04886 , G06F2203/04102 , G06F2203/04105 , G06F2203/04106 , G06K9/00375 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/703 , H01H13/705 , H01H13/785 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , H01H2201/036 , H01H2215/05 , H01H2215/052 , H01H2219/002 , H01H2219/004 , H01H2219/046 , H01H2219/056 , H01H2223/002 , H01L41/09 , H03K17/943 , H03K17/9622 , H03K17/9643 , H03K17/9647 , H03K17/98 , H03K2217/94089 , H03K2217/96003 , H03K2217/9653
Abstract: A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display, a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion and including a glass top case. The glass top case defines an exterior surface and a keyboard opening through the glass top case from the exterior surface to an interior surface. The portable computer further includes a keyboard positioned at least partially within the keyboard opening and comprising a substrate, a key configured to move relative to the substrate, and a fabric cover disposed over the key and defining a user interface surface of the key.
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公开(公告)号：US09985323B2
公开(公告)日：2018-05-29
申请号：US14866581
申请日：2015-09-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Keith J Hendren , Bartley K. Andre , Duncan Robert Kerr , Christopher J. Stringer , Daniel J. Coster , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , John Brock , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. , Dinesh C. Mathew , Brett W. Degner , Tomas E. Ponce
IPC: H01M10/48 , G06F1/16 , F21V5/00 , G08B5/36 , F21Y115/10
CPC classification number: H01M10/488 , F21V5/006 , F21Y2115/10 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1656 , G08B5/36 , H01M2220/30
Abstract: A portable computer may include battery indicator light structures. Battery status information in the portable computer may be presented to a user using an array of light-emitting diodes or other light emitters. Light-emitting diodes may be mounted on a printed circuit board. A stiffener may provide the printed circuit board with rigidity. The printed circuit board may include a connector that allows the board to be connected to a main logic board. A switch on the printed circuit board may be actuated by a power button on the portable computer. An opaque member with an array of holes may be used to reduce light bleed between adjacent light-emitting diodes. Diffusing plastic may be mounted within the array of holes. Bumps in the diffusing plastic may mate with corresponding holes on a portable computer housing.
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公开(公告)号：US20180129287A1
公开(公告)日：2018-05-10
申请号：US15808549
申请日：2017-11-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jeffrey Traer Bernstein , Avi Cieplinski , Brett W. Degner , Duncan Kerr , Patrick Kessler , Paul Puskarich , Marcelo H. Coelho , Aleksandar Pance
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , A63B2022/0092 , G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/1692 , G06F3/0227 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/0414 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04103 , G06F2203/04104 , G06F2203/04105 , G09G5/006
Abstract: Electronic devices may use touch pads that have touch sensor arrays, force sensors, and actuators for providing tactile feedback. A touch pad may be mounted in a computer housing. The touch pad may have a rectangular planar touch pad member that has a glass layer covered with ink and contains a capacitive touch sensor array. Force sensors may be mounted under each of the four corners of the rectangular planar touch pad member. The force sensors may be used to measure how much force is applied to the surface of the planar touch pad member by a user. Processed force sensor signals may indicate the presence of button activity such as press and release events. In response to detected button activity or other activity in the device, actuator drive signals may be generated for controlling the actuator. The user may supply settings to adjust signal processing and tactile feedback parameters.
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公开(公告)号：US09907201B2
公开(公告)日：2018-02-27
申请号：US14625098
申请日：2015-02-18
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brett W. Degner , Bartley K. Andre , Jeremy D. Bataillou , Jay S. Nigen , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Ron A. Hopkinson , Charles A. Schwalbach , Matthew P. Casebolt , Nicholas A. Rundle , Frank F. Liang
CPC classification number: H05K7/20145 , G06F1/203 , H05K7/2039 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: The disclosed embodiments related to a component for use in a portable electronic device. The component includes a wall of the portable electronic device, containing an intake zone that includes a set of intake vents directed at a first angle toward one or more heat-generating components of the portable electronic device. The wall also includes an exhaust zone containing a set of exhaust vents directed at a second angle out of the portable electronic device.
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公开(公告)号：US09830782B2
公开(公告)日：2017-11-28
申请号：US14841582
申请日：2015-08-31
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John B. Morrell , Jonah A. Harley , Storrs T. Hoen , Brett W. Degner , Camille Moussette , Anthony Guetta , Samuel B Weiss , Douglas A. Scott
CPC classification number: G08B6/00 , G06F3/016 , H01H2003/008 , H04L12/1895 , H04M19/047
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a haptic actuator or a device having a haptic actuator that is capable of producing short, sharp and crisp pulses in a short amount of time.
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公开(公告)号：US09826649B2
公开(公告)日：2017-11-21
申请号：US13631700
申请日：2012-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： David H. Narajowski , Euan S. Abraham , Brett W. Degner , Daniel L. McBroom , Erik Shahoian
CPC classification number: H05K5/02 , G06F1/1601 , G06F1/181 , G06F1/182 , H05K5/0247 , H05K5/03 , H05K9/0016
Abstract: A removable door for an electronic device. The door may include a spring plate having a first second surface, and a plurality of springs attached to a perimeter of the spring plate. The plurality of springs may engage a portion of an enclosure of the electronic device to retain at least the spring plate within an access opening formed in the enclosure. The door may also include a door cap covering the access opening formed in the enclosure. The door cap may include an interior surface connected to the first surface of the spring plate, and an exterior surface forming a portion of an outer surface of the enclosure. Additionally, the door may include a cover connected to the second surface of the spring plate. The cover may face an interior of the enclosure and separated from the door cap by the spring plate.
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公开(公告)号：US09733670B2
公开(公告)日：2017-08-15
申请号：US13627814
申请日：2012-09-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew , Edward J. Cooper , Brett W. Degner , Keith J. Hendren , Nicholas Alan Rundle , Dave Tarkington
CPC classification number: G06F1/1637 , G06F1/16 , G06F1/1601 , G06F1/1607 , G06F1/1609 , G06F2200/1612 , H04N5/64 , H05K13/00 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to computing devices including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and more particularly to methods for attaching a cover glass layer to a structural housing while minimizing an amount of stress transferred through the cover glass layer to the LCD module. A continuous and compliant foam adhesive can be used to bond the cover glass layer to a structural. The compliant bond can absorb and distribute local stress concentrations caused by structural loads, mismatched surfaces and differing thermal expansion rates between various structures and cover glass layer. This can reduce stress concentrations in the cover glass layer that can lead to stress induced birefringence in the LCD cell. In other embodiments, the cover glass layer can be attached using magnets or a tongue and groove design.
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公开(公告)号：US09705115B2
公开(公告)日：2017-07-11
申请号：US13627944
申请日：2012-09-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ron A. Hopkinson , Brett W. Degner , Robert S. Murphy , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Matthew P. Casebolt , Peter M. Arnold , Eric A. Knopf
IPC: H02J7/00 , H01M2/10 , H01M10/44 , H01M10/48 , H01M10/0525
CPC classification number: H01M2/1066 , H01M10/0525 , H01M10/441 , H01M10/482 , Y10T29/49117
Abstract: A portable electronic device is described. This portable electronic device includes an external housing with a cavity defined by an edge. A keyboard, having a front surface and a back surface, is disposed in the cavity with the front surface facing the external housing. Moreover, a tray is disposed over the back surface of the keyboard, and is mechanically coupled to the external housing adjacent to the edge. Furthermore, battery cells are mechanically coupled to an opposite side of the tray from the back surface of the keyboard. The tray may allow the battery cells to be removed from the portable electronic device without damaging the keyboard. In addition, the tray may increase the compression strength and/or the bending strength of the portable electronic device.
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公开(公告)号：US20170075424A1
公开(公告)日：2017-03-16
申请号：US15358800
申请日：2016-11-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jeffrey Traer Bernstein , Avi Cieplinski , Brett W. Degner , Duncan Kerr , Patrick Kessler , Paul Puskarich , Marcelo H. Coelho , Aleksandar Pance
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F3/044 , G06F1/16 , G06F3/0354
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , A63B2022/0092 , G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/1692 , G06F3/0227 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/0414 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04103 , G06F2203/04104 , G06F2203/04105 , G09G5/006
Abstract: Electronic devices may use touch pads that have touch sensor arrays, force sensors, and actuators for providing tactile feedback. A touch pad may be mounted in a computer housing. The touch pad may have a rectangular planar touch pad member that has a glass layer covered with ink and contains a capacitive touch sensor array. Force sensors may be mounted under each of the four corners of the rectangular planar touch pad member. The force sensors may be used to measure how much force is applied to the surface of the planar touch pad member by a user. Processed force sensor signals may indicate the presence of button activity such as press and release events. In response to detected button activity or other activity in the device, actuator drive signals may be generated for controlling the actuator. The user may supply settings to adjust signal processing and tactile feedback parameters.
Abstract translation: 电子设备可以使用具有触摸传感器阵列的触摸板，力传感器和用于提供触觉反馈的致动器。 触摸板可以安装在计算机外壳中。 触摸板可以具有矩形平面触摸板构件，其具有覆盖有墨的玻璃层并且包含电容式触摸传感器阵列。 力传感器可以安装在矩形平面触摸板构件的四个角的每一个下方。 力传感器可以用于测量用户对平面触摸板构件的表面施加多少的力。 处理的力传感器信号可以指示按钮活动的存在，例如按压和释放事件。 响应于检测到的按钮活动或设备中的其他活动，可以产生致动器驱动信号以控制致动器。 用户可以提供设置来调整信号处理和触觉反馈参数。
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公开(公告)号：US09468113B2
公开(公告)日：2016-10-11
申请号：US14071871
申请日：2013-11-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brett W. Degner , Houtan R. Farahani , Ron A. Hopkinson , William F. Leggett
CPC classification number: H05K5/0217 , F16B5/025 , F16B19/02 , F16B33/002 , F16B33/02 , F16B37/042 , F16B37/043 , F16B37/048 , F16B39/02 , G06F1/1613
Abstract: One or more fastenings can be used to fasten components together, such as housing components on a computing device. Each fastening can include a first opening associated with a first component, a second opening associated with a second component, a floating fastener, and a screw. The floating fastener is inserted into the first opening and/or second opening, and includes a threaded opening therein having a primary axis therethrough. The screw is inserted through first and/or second openings and into the threaded opening in the floating fastener. The screw and threaded opening combination is defined by contact between the screw and threaded opening about a thread surface that is substantially perpendicular to the primary axis, a screw thread return angle of 45 degrees or less, and a thread depth that is less than about triple the float between the major diameters of the screw and the threaded opening.
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