公开(公告)号：US10211008B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US15914780

申请日：2018-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bruce E. Berg ,  John M. Brock

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H23/12 ,  H01H3/02 ,  B32B37/24 ,  B32B43/00 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B38/14 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/46 ,  H01H3/12

Abstract: A key mechanism including one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge may include a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together. Additionally or alternatively, a key mechanism can include one or more half-butterfly hinges. Each half-butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. A hinged coupling mechanism couples one set of corresponding arms of the wings together, while the other set of corresponding arms are not coupled together.

公开(公告)号：US20180029339A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15725125

申请日：2017-10-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Michael K. Pilliod ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: B32B27/08 ,  H01H13/88 ,  C08K7/20 ,  H01H13/85 ,  B32B27/14 ,  B29C70/64 ,  B32B27/34

CPC classification number: B32B27/08 ,  B29C70/64 ,  B29C70/78 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/14 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B2264/101 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2307/702 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  C08K7/20 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2215/00 ,  H01H2231/002 ,  Y10T428/24413 ,  C08L101/00

Abstract: A surface of an electronic device includes a reduced friction surface that comprises a glass beaded film. The glass beaded film includes glass beads disposed in a polymer layer or in an adhesive layer, where a portion of the glass beads protrude from a surface of the polymer or adhesive layer. The reduced friction surface is disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US09779888B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13723033

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  John M. Brock ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Brad Patton ,  Omar Sze Leung

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  H01H13/72 ,  H01H13/76 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/703

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: An input device configured to communicate with a computing device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism operably connected to the keycap and configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, a feature plate operably connected to the support mechanism, and a sensing member. The sensing member is configured to detect at least one of a change of position of the at least one keycap, a speed of the at least one keycap, an amount of force applied to the at least one keycap, or a location of a finger. The sensing member may be a capacitive sensor. In some embodiments, the input device may not include the support mechanism and the sensing member may be configured to detect the location of a finger regardless whether or not the keycap moves.

公开(公告)号：US09761389B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US15264827

申请日：2016-09-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bruce E. Berg

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: A key mechanism can include one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together.

公开(公告)号：US09710069B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-18

申请号：US14058316

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Mikael Silvanto ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/83 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/83

Abstract: Multi-functional keyboard assemblies include an array of keys formed from stacked component layers. A top portion of the key may be capable of travelling vertically with respect to a base of the key. The top portion can include a keycap and a circuitry module coupled to the keycap. The keys may be capable of receive at least two distinct types of inputs and/or receiving at least one type of input and providing at least one type of output. Such output may include use of one or more light sources, displays, and/or haptic feedback devices.

公开(公告)号：US09093229B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13723054

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  John M. Brock ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Brad Patton

IPC: H01H13/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H01H13/703

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: In a first embodiment, an input device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, a feature plate having at least one anchoring mechanism operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel is positioned between the at least one keycap and the feature plate. The at least one anchoring member extends through a portion of the illumination panel. In a second embodiment, an input device includes a keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap, a support plate operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel includes a light source, a light guide, and a frame substantially surrounding the light guide. Light illuminated from the light source is directed by the light guide and the frame towards the keycap.

Abstract translation: 在第一实施例中，输入装置包括至少一个键帽，配置成将键帽从第一位置移动到第二位置的支撑机构，具有可操作地连接到支撑机构的至少一个锚定机构的特征板，以及照明 面板。 照明面板位于至少一个键帽和特征板之间。 至少一个锚定构件延伸穿过照明面板的一部分。 在第二实施例中，输入装置包括键帽，配置成移动键帽的支撑机构，可操作地连接到支撑机构的支撑板和照明面板。 照明面板包括光源，导光体和基本上围绕光导的框架。 从光源照射的光由光导和框架朝向键帽。

公开(公告)号：US20150090570A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14501121

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Jeffrey L. Yen ,  Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Yanyang Yuan ,  Feng Zhao ,  Wanshan Li ,  Derrick T. Jue ,  Ze Hong

IPC: H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/88 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An illuminated metal keycap having a legend diffuser material that may diffuse light through a legend opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the legend may be transparent. The metal keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the metal keycap, around the perimeter of the metal keycap, and/or through the background layer.

Abstract translation: 具有可以通过在背景层中打开的图例使光漫射的图例扩散器材料的照明的金属键帽。 背景层可以是不透明的，并且图例可以是透明的。 金属键帽粘附在位于电气开关电路上方的剪刀机构上。 包括在剪刀机构内，下面或邻近的剪刀机构可以是一个或多个光源，其被定位成通过金属键帽围绕金属键帽的周边和/或通过背景层发光。

公开(公告)号：US08981243B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13722993

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  John M. Brock ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr.

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/703

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: An input device configured to communicate with a computing device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism operably connected to the keycap and configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, and a feature plate operably connected to the support mechanism. The support mechanism includes a first support and a second support. The first support and the second support are each connected to the at least one keycap and the feature plate. The first support and second support pivot to allow vertical movement of the keycap but lateral movement of the first support and second support are restricted.

Abstract translation: 配置为与计算设备通信的输入设备包括至少一个键帽，可操作地连接到键帽并被配置为将键帽从第一位置移动到第二位置的支撑机构，以及可操作地连接到支撑机构的特征板。 支撑机构包括第一支撑件和第二支撑件。 第一支撑件和第二支撑件各自连接到至少一个键帽和特征板。 第一支撑和第二支撑枢轴允许键帽的垂直运动，但是第一支撑件和第二支撑件的横向移动受到限制。

公开(公告)号：US20140116867A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14066197

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson

IPC: H01H13/14

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2215/02

Abstract: A low travel dome and systems for using the same are disclosed. A low travel switch may include a key cap and an elastomeric dome that may be configured to provide a predefined tactile feedback over a predefined travel amount of the key.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种低行程圆顶及其使用的系统。 低行程开关可以包括键帽和弹性体圆顶，其可以被配置为在键的预定移动量上提供预定的触觉反馈。

公开(公告)号：US20140116865A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14058448

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, JR.

IPC: H01H13/14

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: A key mechanism can include one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together.

Abstract translation: 钥匙机构可以包括一个或多个蝴蝶铰链。 每个蝴蝶铰链包括双翼设计，可操作以在凹陷位置和非踩下位置之间移动。 铰链联接机构将翼的相应臂连接在一起。