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公开(公告)号:US20160282913A1
公开(公告)日:2016-09-29
申请号:US15173377
申请日:2016-06-03
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Caitlin Elizabeth Kalinowski , Richard D. Kosoglow , Joshua D. Banko , David H. Narajowski , Jonathan L. Berk , Michael E. Leclerc , Michael D. McBroom , Asif Iqbal , Paul S. Michelsen , Mark K. Sin , Paul A. Baker , Harold L. Sontag , Wai Ching Yuen , Matthew P. Casebolt , Kevin S. Fetterman , Alexander C. Calkins , Daniel L. McBroom
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 , H05K1/0203 , H05K5/03 , H05K7/20009 , H05K7/20145 , H05K7/20154 , H05K7/20163 , H05K7/20172 , H05K7/20209 , H05K7/2039 , H05K7/2049
Abstract: An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU).
Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于圆柱形紧凑计算系统的内部部件和外部接口装置,其包括至少具有三角形形状的结构散热器,该散热器设置在由圆柱形壳体限定的圆柱形容积内。 具有大致三角形状的计算引擎被描述为具有包括图形处理单元(GPU)板,中央处理单元(CPU)板,输入/输出(I / O)接口板,互连板和 电源单元(PSU)。
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公开(公告)号:US09341192B2
公开(公告)日:2016-05-17
申请号:US14061682
申请日:2013-10-23
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Anthony Joseph Aiello , Jesse T. Dybenko , Brett W. Degner
IPC: F04D29/051 , G06F1/20 , F04D25/06 , F04D29/30 , F04D17/16 , F04D29/28 , F04D29/66 , H02K5/167 , H02K7/14 , F16C17/10 , F16C17/04 , H02K21/22 , H02K7/09
CPC classification number: F04D29/051 , F04D17/16 , F04D25/062 , F04D29/0513 , F04D29/281 , F04D29/30 , F04D29/668 , F16C17/045 , F16C17/107 , F16C2360/46 , G06F1/20 , G06F1/203 , H02K5/1675 , H02K7/09 , H02K7/14 , H02K21/22 , H02K2205/03
Abstract: A fan assembly for a computing device is disclosed. The fan assembly can include an impeller having a number of blades and a motor for turning the blades. The motor can turn the blades via a magnetic interaction between the impeller and the motor. A fluid dynamic thrust bearing can be used to control a position of the impeller relative to the motor. In particular, the impeller can be configured to rotate around an axis and the thrust bearing can be used to control movement of the impeller in a direction aligned with the rotational axis. In one embodiment, the thrust bearing can be configured to stabilize the impeller when vibratory forces act upon the fan assembly. More particularly, parameters associated with the thrust bearing can be selected to counteract vibratory forces emitted by a speaker system.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于计算设备的风扇组件。 风扇组件可以包括具有多个叶片的叶轮和用于转动叶片的马达。 电机可以通过叶轮和电机之间的磁性相互作用来转动叶片。 流体动力推力轴承可用于控制叶轮相对于马达的位置。 特别地,叶轮可以构造成围绕轴线旋转,并且推力轴承可用于控制叶轮在与旋转轴线对准的方向上的运动。 在一个实施例中,推力轴承可以构造成当振动力作用在风扇组件上时稳定叶轮。 更具体地,可以选择与推力轴承相关联的参数以抵消由扬声器系统发射的振动力。
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公开(公告)号:US20160087316A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-24
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 , Dinesh C. Mathew , Brett W. Degner , Tomas E. Ponce
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.
Abstract translation: 便携式计算机可以包括电池指示灯结构。 便携式计算机中的电池状态信息可以使用发光二极管或其它发光体的阵列呈现给用户。 发光二极管可以安装在印刷电路板上。 加强件可以为印刷电路板提供刚性。 印刷电路板可以包括允许电路板连接到主逻辑板的连接器。 印刷电路板上的开关可以由便携式计算机上的电源按钮启动。 可以使用具有孔阵列的不透明构件来减少相邻发光二极管之间的光渗。 扩散塑料可以安装在孔阵列内。 漫射塑料中的碰撞可能与便携式计算机外壳上的相应孔相配合。
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公开(公告)号:US20160079337A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-17
申请号:US14948157
申请日:2015-11-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Adam T. Garelli , Paul S. Drzaic , Wei Chen , Brett W. Degner , Bryan W. Posner
CPC classification number: H01L27/3276 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/0412 , H01L27/323 , H01L51/0096 , H01L51/0097 , H01L51/524 , H01L51/5281 , H01L51/5284 , H01L51/5293 , H03K2217/96031 , H05B33/0896
Abstract: An electronic device may be provided having an organic light-emitting diode display and control circuitry for operating the display. The display may include one or more display layers interposed between the control circuitry and a display layer having thin-film transistors. The electronic device may include a coupling structure interposed between the layer of thin-film transistors and the control circuitry that electrically couples the layer of thin-film transistors to the control circuitry. The coupling structure may include a dielectric member having a conductive via, a flexible printed circuit having a bent portion, or a conductive via formed in an encapsulation layer of the display. The display may include a layer of opaque masking material. The layer of opaque masking material may be formed on an encapsulation layer, an organic emissive layer, a thin-film transistor layer, or a glass layer of the organic light-emitting diode display.
Abstract translation: 可以提供具有用于操作显示器的有机发光二极管显示器和控制电路的电子设备。 显示器可以包括插入在控制电路和具有薄膜晶体管的显示层之间的一个或多个显示层。 电子设备可以包括插入在薄膜晶体管层和将薄膜晶体管层电耦合到控制电路的控制电路之间的耦合结构。 耦合结构可以包括具有导电通孔的电介质构件,具有弯曲部分的柔性印刷电路或形成在显示器的封装层中的导电通孔。 显示器可以包括不透明掩模材料层。 不透明掩模材料层可以形成在有机发光二极管显示器的封装层,有机发光层,薄膜晶体管层或玻璃层上。
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公开(公告)号:US20160070315A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-10
申请号:US14945064
申请日:2015-11-18
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
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 , H05K1/0203 , H05K5/03 , H05K7/20009 , 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.
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公开(公告)号:US09280248B2
公开(公告)日:2016-03-08
申请号:US14749555
申请日:2015-06-24
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:US09280177B2
公开(公告)日:2016-03-08
申请号:US14086353
申请日:2013-11-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Ron A. Hopkinson , Bartley K. Andre , Jeremy Bataillou , Jay S. Nigen , Matthew S. Theobald , Matthew P. Casebolt , Charles A. Schwalbach , Brandon S. Smith , William F. Leggett
CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1616 , G06F2200/1612 , Y10T29/49 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The laptop computer can include a uni-body top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing.
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公开(公告)号:US20160063826A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-03
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
IPC: G08B6/00
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:US09239598B2
公开(公告)日:2016-01-19
申请号:US13629557
申请日:2012-09-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Douglas L. Heirich , Frank F. Liang , Jay Nigen
IPC: G06F1/20 , H05K5/00 , H05K7/20 , F28D7/02 , F16L3/22 , G06F1/18 , F28F13/00 , F28D15/00 , F28F7/00 , F28D21/00 , F28D1/02
CPC classification number: G06F1/20 , F28D1/024 , F28D15/00 , F28D2021/0028 , F28F7/00 , F28F13/00 , F28F2250/00 , G06F1/181 , G06F1/203 , G06F1/206
Abstract: The described embodiment relates generally to the field of thermal management. More specifically an apparatus for cooling a unibody computing device with obscured inlet and outlet vents is disclosed. Inlet vents are arranged on a bottom surface of the unibody computing device and then exhaust air is vented out from a rear surface of the computing device. The rear vents can be obscured by a stand designed to support the weight of the computing device. By venting exhaust air to either side of the support stand exhaust air can be prevented from being drawn back into the inlet vents, thereby avoiding an overheating condition.
Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例一般涉及热管理领域。 更具体地,公开了一种用于冷却具有模糊的入口和出口的单体计算设备的装置。 入口通风口布置在一体计算设备的底表面上,然后排出的空气从计算设备的后表面排出。 后排气孔可能被设计成支撑计算设备重量的支架遮蔽。 通过将排气排放到支撑架的任一侧,可以防止废气被抽回入口,从而避免过热状况。
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公开(公告)号:US20150293631A1
公开(公告)日:2015-10-15
申请号:US14749555
申请日:2015-06-24
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.
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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