公开(公告)号：US20210074958A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US16883959

申请日：2020-05-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David M. Pelletier ,  Brad G. Boozer ,  Christopher M. Werner ,  Tianren Xu ,  Brian K. Shiu ,  Simone M. Missirian ,  Haran Balaram ,  Abhishek P. Shiwalkar ,  Shravan Bharadwaj ,  Alexander Manosov ,  Matthew S. Theobald ,  Huan Huang ,  Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Katharine R. Chemelewski ,  Premanand Ramadass ,  Yanning Song ,  Christopher R. Pasma

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/42

Abstract: This application relates to a battery system for reducing spacing between components in an electronic device. The battery system includes a housing surrounding an electrode assembly and a connection module. The housing is rigid or semi-rigid and connected to a common ground. The battery system can be positioned in the electronic device to contact components without damaging the components. In some embodiments, the battery system can be used as a structural element in the electronic component.

公开(公告)号：US20200381783A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16880076

申请日：2020-05-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Haran Balaram ,  Nathan J. Bohney ,  Jonathan C. Wilson

IPC: H01M10/42 ,  H01M2/20

Abstract: Battery systems according to embodiments of the present technology may include a battery including a first electrode terminal and a second electrode terminal accessible along a first surface of the battery. The battery systems may also include a module electrically coupled with the battery. The module may include a first mold extending toward the battery. The first mold may define a recess along a first surface of the first mold proximate the first electrode terminal and the second electrode terminal. The module may include a first conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the first electrode terminal. The first electrode terminal may be at least partially positioned within a space defined by the recess defined by the first mold. The module may also include a second conductive tab electrically coupling the module with the second electrode terminal.

公开(公告)号：US20190258395A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16403370

申请日：2019-05-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Haran Balaram

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: Content on a display user interface of an electronic device, such as a wearable electronic device, can be manipulated using capacitive touch sensors that may be seamlessly integrated into the housing or strap of the electronic device. The capacitive touch sensors can advantageously replace mechanical buttons and other mechanical user interface components, such as a crown, to provide industrial design opportunities not possible with the inclusion of mechanical buttons and mechanical interface components. Moreover, the capacitive touch sensors can enable ambidextrous user interface control of content displayed on a touchscreen without requiring the user to touch the touchscreen. In some examples, content displayed on the touchscreen can be accessed in response to a variety of touch gestures processed by the capacitive touch sensors. The touch gestures can include, for example, single tap, double tap, extended touch, x-y coordinate selection, scrolling, scaling, or the like for manipulating a touchscreen user interface.

公开(公告)号：US10324620B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US15257713

申请日：2016-09-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Haran Balaram

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Content on a display user interface of an electronic device, such as a wearable electronic device, can be manipulated using capacitive touch sensors that may be seamlessly integrated into the housing or strap of the electronic device. The capacitive touch sensors can advantageously replace mechanical buttons and other mechanical user interface components, such as a crown, to provide industrial design opportunities not possible with the inclusion of mechanical buttons and mechanical interface components. Moreover, the capacitive touch sensors can enable ambidextrous user interface control of content displayed on a touchscreen without requiring the user to touch the touchscreen. In some examples, content displayed on the touchscreen can be accessed in response to a variety of touch gestures processed by the capacitive touch sensors. The touch gestures can include, for example, single tap, double tap, extended touch, x-y coordinate selection, scrolling, scaling, or the like for manipulating a touchscreen user interface.

公开(公告)号：US20180083256A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15383446

申请日：2016-12-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Angelo V. Marasco ,  Haran Balaram

IPC: H01M2/30 ,  H01M2/08

CPC classification number: H01M2/30 ,  H01M2/065

Abstract: Electrical feedthroughs are presented for redistributing thermally-induced stresses that result from welding. In some embodiments, an electrical feedthrough includes a tubular conduit having a flange at one end. The flange includes a first surface disposed opposite a second surface. The first surface includes at least one of a protrusion and a notch. The electrical feedthrough also includes an electrically-conductive terminal disposed through the tubular conduit. An electrically-insulating material is disposed between the tubular conduit and the electrically-conductive terminal and forms a seal therebetween. The protrusion and the notch are configured individually or as a combination to reduce thermally-induced stresses within the electrically-insulating material that result from welding the flange. Methods for welding such electrical feedthroughs to a wall, such as a wall of a battery housing, are also presented.