公开(公告)号：US20160351360A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US15154768

申请日：2016-05-13

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

IPC: H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H13/02

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.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入机构。 所述输入机构包括限定穿过所述圆顶支撑结构的开口的圆顶支撑结构，位于所述开口中并与所述圆顶支撑结构接合的可折叠圆顶，以及联接到所述圆顶支撑结构并覆盖所述可折叠圆顶的盖构件， 从而将可折叠的圆顶保持在圆顶支撑结构的开口内。

公开(公告)号：US20160044831A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14822762

申请日：2015-08-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chiew-Siang Goh ,  Houtan R. Farahani ,  Eric A. Knopf ,  Ricardo A. Mariano ,  Joseph B. Moak ,  Matthew S. Theobald

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  G06F1/20

CPC classification number: H05K7/20336 ,  B23C3/30 ,  B23C5/08 ,  B23C2220/36 ,  B26D3/14 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/185 ,  G06F1/187 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/203 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/869 ,  Y10T83/9391

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic (EM) shielding. This simplicity of design can accrue many advantages to the small form factor desktop computer besides those related to aesthetic look and feel. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.

Abstract translation: 描述了美观的小型台式计算机。 小型台式计算机可以由单件无缝外壳形成，在所述实施例中，由单个铝合金坯加工。 单件无缝外壳包括美观的脚部支撑件，其具有由RF透明材料形成的至少一部分，其提供用户对所选择的内部部件的访问以及提供电磁（EM）屏蔽。 除了与美学外观相关的设计外，这种简单的设计可以为小型台式电脑带来许多优点。 组装小型台式计算机可能需要更少的组件和更少的时间和精力，并且在单件外壳中不存在接缝可以提供良好的防止内部组件的环境污染以及EM屏蔽的保护。

公开(公告)号：US20130330975A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13854820

申请日：2013-04-01

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Ron A. Hopkinson ,  Eric A. Knopf ,  Eugene Kim ,  Peter M. Arnold ,  Jim Hwang ,  Matthew P. Casebolt

IPC: H01R31/06

CPC classification number: H01R31/06 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01M2/1022 ,  H01M2010/4278

Abstract: An interposer for electrically coupling a battery-management circuit board in a power supply and a motherboard is described. The interposer includes: a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; first spring connectors, disposed on the top surface, which electrically couple to the battery-management circuit board; and second spring connectors, disposed on the bottom surface and electrically coupled to the first spring connectors, which electrically couple to the motherboard. Spring connectors in a first subset of the first and second spring connectors that convey power signals have a first vertical height, and spring connectors in a second subset of the first and second spring connectors that convey monitoring signals for the power supply have a second, smaller vertical height. In this way, the first subset is activated before the second subset is activated, thereby ensuring that an electrical path for the power signals is established first.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于电耦合电源和母板中的电池管理电路板的插入器。 插入件包括：具有顶表面和底表面的基底; 第一弹簧连接器，设置在顶表面上，其电耦合到电池管理电路板; 和第二弹簧连接器，其设置在底表面上并电耦合到第一弹簧连接器，其电耦合到母板。 传送功率信号的第一和第二弹簧连接器的第一子集中的弹簧连接器具有第一垂直高度，并且传送电源的监视信号的第一和第二弹簧连接器的第二子集中的弹簧连接器具有第二较小的 垂直高度 以这种方式，在第二子集被激活之前激活第一子集，从而确保首先建立用于功率信号的电路径。

公开(公告)号：US20130279107A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13921960

申请日：2013-06-19

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Eric A. Knopf ,  David P. Tarkington ,  Houtan R. Farahani

IPC: G06F1/18

CPC classification number: H05K7/20336 ,  B23C3/30 ,  B23C5/08 ,  B23C2220/36 ,  B26D3/14 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/185 ,  G06F1/187 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/203 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/869 ,  Y10T83/9391

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. In some embodiments, the housing includes a fastening system for securing and electrically grounding internal components to the housing. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.

Abstract translation: 描述了美观的小型台式计算机。 小型台式计算机可以由单件无缝外壳形成，在所述实施例中，由单个铝合金坯加工。 在一些实施例中，壳体包括用于将内部部件固定和电接地连接到壳体的紧固系统。 组装小型台式计算机可能需要更少的组件和更少的时间和精力，并且在单件外壳中不存在接缝可以提供良好的防止内部组件的环境污染以及EM屏蔽的保护。