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    RECONFIGURABLE STAND ECOSYSTEM
    31.
    发明申请
    RECONFIGURABLE STAND ECOSYSTEM 有权

    公开(公告)号：US20220325845A1

    公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

    申请号：US17653831

    申请日：2022-03-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Kevin M. Robinson ,  Christoph M. Pistor ,  Mehrdad Hooshmand ,  Simon J. Trivett ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Stephen V. Jayanathan ,  Laura M. DeForest

    IPC: F16M11/04 ,  H05K5/00

    Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

    Electronic devices with fiber composite friction hinges
    34.
    发明授权
    Electronic devices with fiber composite friction hinges 有权

    公开(公告)号：US11163340B2

    公开(公告)日：2021-11-02

    申请号：US16900766

    申请日：2020-06-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque ,  Bradley J. Hamel

    IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G09F9/33 ,  G09F9/30

    Abstract: An electronic device may have a fiber composite friction hinge with first and second members that rotate relative to each other about a hinge axis. The fiber composite hinge may have first and second sets of interdigitated elongated fingers. Holes in the elongated fingers may receive a shaft of a fastener. The fastener may be tightened to squeeze the elongated fingers together along the hinge axis. The fiber composite hinge may be formed from a fiber composite material such as carbon fiber composite material. Fibers in the composite material may be embedded in binder such as polymer binder. The fibers may wrap around the holes and fold back on themselves in the fingers. Actuators may be provided to adjust the positions of portions of the hinge members. The electronic device may have a flexible layer such as a flexible display that overlaps the hinge structure.

    Switchable magnetic array
    37.
    发明授权
    Switchable magnetic array 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10031559B1

    公开(公告)日：2018-07-24

    申请号：US15269875

    申请日：2016-09-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Bradley J. Hamel ,  Christiaan A. Ligtenberg ,  John C. Difonzo ,  Jean-Marc Gery

    IPC: H01H9/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01F7/06 ,  H01F1/03

    Abstract: An electronic device (such as a laptop) may selectively latch a base to a lid using a switchable magnet array. In particular, a drive circuit in the electronic device may apply at least a current pulse to a conductor that generates a magnetic field to reverse a direction of a remnant magnetization in the switchable magnet array. By reversing the direction of the remnant magnetization, the electronic device may selectively increase or decrease a magnetic field generated by the switchable magnet array at an attraction plate in the electronic device. This magnetic field may, in turn, result in an attractive force between the switchable magnet array and the attraction plate, thereby selectively latching the base and the lid when the base and the lid are proximate to each other.

    Friction hinge with embedded counterbalance
    38.
    发明授权
    Friction hinge with embedded counterbalance 有权
    带嵌入式平衡的摩擦铰链

    公开(公告)号：US09348372B2

    公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

    申请号：US14304592

    申请日：2014-06-13

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Bradley J. Hamel

    IPC: E05F1/08 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B23P19/04 ,  E05D7/00

    CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 ,  B23P19/048 ,  E05D7/00 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1679 ,  Y10T16/5389 ,  Y10T29/49865

    Abstract: An electronic device such as a portable computer including a base and a lid is provided. The electronic device also includes a hinge assembly that facilitates pivoting movement between the lid and the base. The hinge assembly includes a body and a shaft configured to respective engage one of the base and the lid. The hinge assembly also includes a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism may include a friction member that induces friction during movement of the lid to help retain the lid in a user-selected angular position with respect to the base. Further, the clutch mechanism may include a spring that extends through a cavity defined through the shaft. The spring may be affixed to the shaft at one end and affixed to the body at a second end. Thereby, movement of the lid may be assisted or opposed by torsion in the spring, so as to improve a user experience.

    Abstract translation: 提供了诸如包括基座和盖子的便携式计算机的电子设备。 该电子设备还包括铰链组件，该铰链组件有助于盖和基座之间的枢转运动。 铰链组件包括主体和构造成分别接合基座和盖子之一的轴。 铰链组件还包括离合器机构。 离合器机构可以包括摩擦构件，其在盖的运动期间引起摩擦，以帮助将盖保持在相对于底座的用户选择的角位置。 此外，离合器机构可以包括延伸穿过通过轴限定的空腔的弹簧。 弹簧可以在一端固定到轴上，并在第二端固定到主体上。 因此，可以通过弹簧中的扭转来辅助或相反盖子的移动，从而改善用户体验。

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