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公开(公告)号：US20190122836A1
公开(公告)日：2019-04-25
申请号：US16220506
申请日：2018-12-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Bradford J. Zercoe , Craig C. Leong , Keith J. Hendren
IPC: H01H13/06 , H01L33/50 , H01H13/86 , H01H13/04 , G06F1/16 , G06F3/02 , H01H3/12 , H01H13/79 , H01H13/80 , H01H13/803 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/02 , H01H13/70
Abstract: A light-emitting assembly positioned within a switch housing of a keyboard assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The light-emitting assembly may include a phosphor structure, a transparent material positioned on opposing side surfaces of the phosphor structure, and an epoxy layer formed over an entire back surface of the phosphor structure and the transparent material. The light-emitting assembly may also include a mask layer formed over an entire top surface of: the phosphor structure, the transparent material, and the epoxy layer. The light-emitting assembly may further include a light source positioned within the phosphor structure for emitting a light.
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22.发明授权公开(公告)号：US10128064B2
公开(公告)日：2018-11-13
申请号：US15262249
申请日：2016-09-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Craig C. Leong , Bradford J. Zercoe , Thai Q. La , Robert Y. Cao , Alex J. Lehmann , Dinesh C. Mathew
IPC: H01H13/7065 , H01H13/702 , H01H13/10 , H01H13/807 , H01H13/88 , G06F1/16 , H01H3/12
Abstract: Keyboard assemblies having reduced thicknesses and methods of forming the same. A keyboard assembly may include a printed circuit board (PCB) and a single membrane sheet adhered directly to the PCB. The single membrane sheet may substantially cover the PCB. The keyboard assembly may also include a group of dome switches coupled directly to the single membrane sheet. Another keyboard assembly may include a group of conductive pads and a group of membrane pads. Each of the group of membrane pads may be adhered directly to a corresponding one of the group of conductive pads. The keyboard assembly may also include a group of dome switches coupled directly to the membrane pads. Each of the group of dome switches may be coupled directly to a corresponding one of the group of membrane pads.
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公开(公告)号：US10083806B2
公开(公告)日：2018-09-25
申请号：US15269790
申请日：2016-09-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Eric A. Knopf , Matthew P. Casebolt , Craig C. Leong , Robert Y. Cao , Bradford J. Zercoe , Dinesh C. Mathew , Zheng Gao , Ryan P. Brooks , Paul X. Wang , Bruce E. Berg
IPC: H01H13/7065 , G06F3/02 , H01H3/12 , H01H13/705 , H01H13/88 , H01H13/02 , H01H13/14 , H01H13/70 , H01H13/04 , H01H13/10 , H01H13/83 , G06F1/16
CPC classification number: H01H13/7065 , G06F1/1662 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/122 , H01H13/023 , H01H13/04 , H01H13/10 , H01H13/14 , H01H13/70 , H01H13/705 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/88 , H01H2203/038 , H01H2215/004 , H01H2219/028 , H01H2219/056 , H01H2219/062 , H01H2221/07 , H01H2223/03 , H01H2223/054 , H01H2227/022 , H01H2229/02 , H01H2239/056 , H01H2239/074
Abstract: An input mechanism is disclosed. The input mechanism includes a dome support structure defining an opening that extends through the dome support structure, a collapsible dome positioned in the opening and engaged with the dome support structure, and a cover member coupled to the dome support structure and covering the collapsible dome, thereby retaining the collapsible dome within the opening of the dome support structure.
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公开(公告)号：US09997308B2
公开(公告)日：2018-06-12
申请号：US15154706
申请日：2016-05-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Craig C. Leong , Robert Y. Cao , Bradford J. Zercoe , Dinesh C. Mathew , Bruce E. Berg
IPC: H01H13/70 , H01H13/705 , G06F3/02 , H01H13/88 , H01H13/10 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , G06F1/16 , H01H3/12
CPC classification number: H01H13/705 , G06F1/1666 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/10 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , H01H13/88
Abstract: A key mechanism for an electronic device includes a switch housing and a hinged structure. As one example, the hinged structure can be a butterfly hinge. The switch housing includes switch pin retaining mechanisms on opposing sides of the switch housing. The hinged structure includes two separate wings that are positioned adjacent to each other such that a cavity is formed between the two wings. The two wings are coupled together by coupling elements. The wings of the hinged structure can include switch housing pins on each arm of the wing that extend into the cavity and couple to the switch pin retaining mechanisms in the switch housing. Various configurations of switch pin retaining mechanisms and switch housing pins can be used to attach the hinged structure to the switch housing.
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公开(公告)号：US20180137996A1
公开(公告)日：2018-05-17
申请号：US15851355
申请日：2017-12-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Craig C. Leong , Robert Y. Cao , Bradford J. Zercoe , Dinesh C. Mathew , Bruce E. Berg
CPC classification number: H01H13/705 , G06F1/1666 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/10 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , H01H13/88
Abstract: A key mechanism for an electronic device includes a switch housing and a hinged structure. As one example, the hinged structure can be a butterfly hinge. The switch housing includes switch pin retaining mechanisms on opposing sides of the switch housing. The hinged structure includes two separate wings that are positioned adjacent to each other such that a cavity is formed between the two wings. The two wings are coupled together by coupling elements. The wings of the hinged structure can include switch housing pins on each arm of the wing that extend into the cavity and couple to the switch pin retaining mechanisms in the switch housing. Various configurations of switch pin retaining mechanisms and switch housing pins can be used to attach the hinged structure to the switch housing.
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26.发明申请KEYBOARD ASSEMBLIES HAVING REDUCED THICKNESS AND METHOD OF FORMING KEYBOARD ASSEMBLIES 有权具有减小厚度的键盘组件和形成键盘组件的方法公开(公告)号：US20160336128A1
公开(公告)日：2016-11-17
申请号：US15154682
申请日：2016-05-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Craig C. Leong , Bradford J. Zercoe , Thai Q. La , Robert Y. Cao , Alex J. Lehmann , Dinesh C. Mathew
IPC: H01H13/807 , H01H13/88 , H01H13/10
Abstract: Keyboard assemblies having reduced thicknesses and methods of forming the same. A keyboard assembly may include a printed circuit board (PCB) and a single membrane sheet adhered directly to the PCB. The single membrane sheet may substantially cover the PCB. The keyboard assembly may also include a group of dome switches coupled directly to the single membrane sheet. Another keyboard assembly may include a group of conductive pads and a group of membrane pads. Each of the group of membrane pads may be adhered directly to a corresponding one of the group of conductive pads. The keyboard assembly may also include a group of dome switches coupled directly to the membrane pads. Each of the group of dome switches may be coupled directly to a corresponding one of the group of membrane pads.
Abstract translation: 具有减小厚度的键盘组件及其形成方法。 键盘组件可以包括印刷电路板（PCB）和直接粘附到PCB的单个膜片。 单个膜片可以基本上覆盖PCB。 键盘组件还可以包括直接耦合到单个薄膜片的一组圆顶开关。 另一个键盘组件可以包括一组导电垫和一组膜垫。 一组膜垫中的每一个可以直接粘附到一组导电垫中的对应的一个。 键盘组件还可以包括直接耦合到膜垫的一组圆顶开关。 一组圆顶开关中的每一个可以直接耦合到一组膜垫中的对应的一个。
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公开(公告)号：US20160336127A1
公开(公告)日：2016-11-17
申请号：US15154706
申请日：2016-05-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Craig C. Leong , Robert Y. Cao , Bradford J. Zercoe , Dinesh C. Mathew , Bruce E. Berg
IPC: H01H13/705 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/88 , H01H13/86 , H01H13/10
CPC classification number: H01H13/705 , G06F1/1666 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/10 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , H01H13/88
Abstract: A key mechanism for an electronic device includes a switch housing and a hinged structure. As one example, the hinged structure can be a butterfly hinge. The switch housing includes switch pin retaining mechanisms on opposing sides of the switch housing. The hinged structure includes two separate wings that are positioned adjacent to each other such that a cavity is formed between the two wings. The two wings are coupled together by coupling elements. The wings of the hinged structure can include switch housing pins on each arm of the wing that extend into the cavity and couple to the switch pin retaining mechanisms in the switch housing. Various configurations of switch pin retaining mechanisms and switch housing pins can be used to attach the hinged structure to the switch housing.
Abstract translation: 电子设备的关键机构包括开关壳体和铰链结构。 作为一个示例，铰接结构可以是蝴蝶铰链。 开关壳体包括在开关壳体的相对侧上的开关销保持机构。 铰链结构包括彼此相邻定位的两个单独的翼，使得在两个翼之间形成空腔。 两个翼通过耦合元件联接在一起。 铰链结构的翼可以包括在翼的每个臂上的开关壳体销，其延伸到空腔中并且耦合到开关壳体中的开关销保持机构。 可以使用开关销保持机构和开关壳体销的各种配置来将铰链结构附接到开关壳体。
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公开(公告)号：US20160336124A1
公开(公告)日：2016-11-17
申请号：US15154723
申请日：2016-05-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Craig C. Leong , Bradford J. Zercoe , Dinesh C. Mathew , Mahesh Krishnamurthi , Robert Y. Cao , Jun Qi , Rong Liu , Victor H. Yin
CPC classification number: H01H13/023 , G06F3/0202 , H01H13/14 , H01H13/83 , H01H2219/048 , H01H2219/062 , H01H2219/0622
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing illumination to illuminable portions of keys associated with a keyboard are described. A key includes a light guide positioned below a keycap. The light guide includes one or more sidewalls that exhibit high internal reflection. In many examples, light guide sidewalls are formed with one or more prisms.
Abstract translation: 描述了用于向与键盘相关联的键的可照亮部分提供照明的系统和方法。 键包括位于键帽下方的导光板。 光导包括表现出高内反射的一个或多个侧壁。 在许多示例中，导光侧壁形成有一个或多个棱镜。
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公开(公告)号：US20160189890A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-30
申请号：US14867712
申请日：2015-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Craig C. Leong , Bradford J. Zercoe , Thai Quoc La , Nicholas I Reid , Keith J. Hendren , John M. Brock , Matthew W. Blum
CPC classification number: H01H13/06 , G06F1/1662 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/023 , H01H13/04 , H01H13/70 , H01H13/7006 , H01H13/79 , H01H13/80 , H01H13/803 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/86 , H01H2203/004 , H01H2203/038 , H01H2203/056 , H01H2205/016 , H01H2205/024 , H01H2207/04 , H01H2211/028 , H01H2213/01 , H01H2213/016 , H01H2215/038 , H01H2219/036 , H01H2219/052 , H01H2219/06 , H01H2219/062 , H01H2221/076 , H01H2227/026 , H01H2229/046 , H01H2239/004 , H01L33/50
Abstract: A venting system for a keyboard assembly is disclosed. A keyboard assembly including a printed circuit board defining a set of apertures, and a group of switch housings coupled to the printed circuit board. Each switch housing of the group of switch housings may define a switch opening positioned above one of the set of apertures of the printed circuit board. The keyboard assembly may also include a shield defining at least one channel of a venting system formed below the printed circuit board. The at least one channel may be in fluid communication with at least one aperture, and at least one of the switch openings positioned above the at least one aperture.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于键盘组件的排气系统。 包括限定一组孔的印刷电路板的键盘组件和联接到印刷电路板的一组开关壳体。 开关壳体组的每个开关壳体可以限定位于印刷电路板的一组孔中的开关开口。 键盘组件还可以包括限定形成在印刷电路板下方的排气系统的至少一个通道的屏蔽件。 至少一个通道可以与至少一个孔流体连通，并且至少一个开关开口定位在至少一个孔的上方。
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公开(公告)号：US20160172129A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-16
申请号：US14867598
申请日：2015-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Bradford J. Zercoe , Craig C. Leong , James J. Niu , John M. Brock , Keith J. Hendren
CPC classification number: H01H13/06 , G06F1/1662 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/023 , H01H13/04 , H01H13/70 , H01H13/7006 , H01H13/79 , H01H13/80 , H01H13/803 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/86 , H01H2203/004 , H01H2203/038 , H01H2203/056 , H01H2205/016 , H01H2205/024 , H01H2207/04 , H01H2211/028 , H01H2213/01 , H01H2213/016 , H01H2215/038 , H01H2219/036 , H01H2219/052 , H01H2219/06 , H01H2219/062 , H01H2221/076 , H01H2227/026 , H01H2229/046 , H01H2239/004 , H01L33/50
Abstract: A dome switch utilized in a keyboard assembly is disclosed. The keyboard assembly may include a printed circuit board having a first electrical connector formed in the printed circuit board, and a second electrical connector formed in the printed circuit board adjacent the first electrical connector. The keyboard assembly may also include an inner contact component contacting the second electrical connector of the printed circuit board. The inner contact component may be in electrical communication with the second electrical connector of the printed circuit board. Additionally, the keyboard assembly can include a dome switch surrounding the inner contact component. The dome switch may contact and may be in electrical communication with the first electrical connector of the printed circuit board.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于键盘组件的圆顶开关。 键盘组件可以包括具有形成在印刷电路板中的第一电连接器的印刷电路板，以及形成在印刷电路板中与第一电连接器相邻的第二电连接器。 键盘组件还可以包括接触印刷电路板的第二电连接器的内接触部件。 内部接触部件可以与印刷电路板的第二电连接器电连通。 另外，键盘组件可以包括围绕内部接触部件的圆顶开关。 圆顶开关可接触并可与印刷电路板的第一电连接器电连通。
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