公开(公告)号：US20150092351A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14077550

申请日：2013-11-12

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Ihtesham H. Chowdhury ,  Henry H. Lam ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Amaury J. Heresztyn

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  F28F21/06 ,  F28F21/02

CPC classification number: F28F21/06 ,  F28F21/02 ,  F28F2013/006 ,  F28F2255/02 ,  G06F1/203 ,  H01L23/373 ,  H01L23/433 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An electronic device can include a heat transfer structure that is positioned between a first component that generates heat and a second component that dissipates heat. The heat transfer structure transfers heat from the first component to the second component. The heat transfer structure can include a heat transfer member including a thermal conductive layer attached to at least one flexible layer and at least one deformable region created by a shape of the heat transfer member.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括位于产生热量的第一部件和散发热量的第二部件之间的传热结构。 传热结构将热量从第一部件传递到第二部件。 传热结构可以包括传热构件，其包括附接到至少一个柔性层的导热层和由传热构件的形状产生的至少一个可变形区域。

公开(公告)号：US08961231B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13719187

申请日：2012-12-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Derek W. Wright ,  Alex Yeung ,  Steve McClure ,  Sean S. Corbin ,  John B. Ardisana, II ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Shayan Malek

IPC: H01R13/648 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H01R13/6582

CPC classification number: H05K3/368 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H05K2201/10189 ,  H05K2201/10325 ,  Y10T29/49126

Abstract: An improved electrical connector retainer employs a shell having a cavity. A pair of mated electrical connectors are received within the cavity and at least a portion of an upper wall of the shell is deflected towards a lower wall of the shell. The shell is configured to retain the upper wall in the deflected position, maintaining the pair of connectors in the mated position.

Abstract translation: 改进的电连接器保持器采用具有空腔的外壳。 一对配合的电连接器被容纳在空腔内，并且外壳的上壁的至少一部分朝壳体的下壁偏转。 壳体构造成将上壁保持在偏转位置，将该对连接器保持在配合位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140272332A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13911029

申请日：2013-06-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Samuel T. Reineman ,  Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Amy Qian ,  Derek W. Wright

IPC: B32B7/06 ,  B32B37/02 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B38/00 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B32B37/00 ,  B32B38/10

CPC classification number: B32B7/06 ,  B29C65/342 ,  B29C65/3468 ,  B29C65/348 ,  B29C65/3484 ,  B29C65/4835 ,  B29C65/4845 ,  B29C65/488 ,  B29C65/5035 ,  B29C65/5057 ,  B29C65/5092 ,  B29C65/524 ,  B29C65/7826 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29L2031/3475 ,  B32B3/10 ,  B32B5/24 ,  B32B7/045 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2457/208 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J5/06 ,  F16B11/006 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1051 ,  Y10T428/24802 ,  Y10T428/24851

Abstract: Structures and methods for providing a liquid adhesive between substrates of a composite structure are described. Methods include providing a liquid adhesive having a thread disposed therein between two substrates of a composite structure. In some embodiments, the thread has a fixed diameter which acts to provide a consistent gap between the two substrates. In some embodiments, the thread is configured to be activated during the assembly process to facilitate curing of the liquid adhesive. In some embodiments the thread is configured to be activated after the composite structure is formed to facilitate separation of the two substrates and disassembly of the composite structure. The thread can be made of a conductive or non-conductive material. In some embodiments, the thread is activated by passing a voltage through the thread to heat the thread. In some embodiments, the thread is activated by passing ultraviolet light through the thread.

Abstract translation: 描述了在复合结构的基板之间提供液体粘合剂的结构和方法。 方法包括提供在复合结构的两个基底之间设置有线的液体粘合剂。 在一些实施例中，螺纹具有固定直径，其用于在两个基板之间提供一致的间隙。 在一些实施例中，螺纹被配置为在组装过程期间被激活以促进液体粘合剂的固化。 在一些实施例中，螺纹构造成在形成复合结构以促进两个基板的分离和复合结构的拆卸之后被激活。 螺纹可由导电或非导电材料制成。 在一些实施例中，通过使电压通过螺纹来加热螺纹来激活螺纹。 在一些实施例中，通过使紫外光通过线来激活线。

公开(公告)号：US11480998B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US16680424

申请日：2019-11-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen R. McClure ,  Sean S. Corbin ,  John P. Ternus ,  Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Elvis M. Kibiti ,  John Raff ,  Jules B. Henry ,  Benjamin Rappoport ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Erik A. Uttermann ,  Ming Yu ,  Carl R. Peterson

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01Q1/42

Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing.

公开(公告)号：US11368566B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-21

申请号：US16740522

申请日：2020-01-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Derek W. Wright ,  Justin R. Wodrich ,  Benjamin M. Rappoport

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B32B17/10 ,  H04M1/18

Abstract: Transparent structures for portions of electronic device housings are disclosed. The transparent structures are formed from multiple layers of transparent (optically clear) materials. The multiple layers can include at least an outer glass layer and one or more other transparent layers that can be either glass or polymer layers. The multiple layers can be bonded together with one or more lamination layers. Accordingly, multi-layer transparent structures that are formed from multiple layers bonded together are able to be not only thin but also sufficiently strong and resistant to damage. The multi-layer transparent structures are well suited for use in consumer products, such as consumer electronic devices (e.g., portable electronic devices).

公开(公告)号：US20220163997A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-26

申请号：US17670002

申请日：2022-02-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04N7/18 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: A wearable accessory device is disclosed. The wearable accessory device includes a flexible display coupled to a bi-stable spring. Coupling the display to the bi-stable spring allows the accessory device to be easily worn in a number of convenient locations.

公开(公告)号：US11275406B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-15

申请号：US14869867

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04N7/18

Abstract: A wearable accessory device is disclosed. The wearable accessory device includes a flexible display coupled to a bi-stable spring. Coupling the display to the bi-stable spring allows the accessory device to be easily worn in a number of convenient locations.

公开(公告)号：US10345905B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US15221033

申请日：2016-07-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen R. McClure ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Paul S. Drzaic ,  Soyoung Kim ,  Yung-Yu Hsu ,  Que Anh S. Nguyen

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G09G3/3208

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a housing in which display structures are mounted. Additional input-output devices such as a track pad may also be mounted in the housing. These input-output devices may include components such as touch sensors and force sensors for gathering input from a user. The display structures may include a display such as a flexible organic light-emitting diode display or a liquid crystal display that can present visual information to the user. To provide the user with tactile output, an output device such as a display or track pad may be provided with electroactive polymer structures, electromagnetic actuators, and other tactile output devices. The tactile output devices may provide protrusions, indentations, selectively stiffened and softened areas, and other tactile output for a user.

公开(公告)号：US20170068318A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15221033

申请日：2016-07-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen R. McClure ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Paul S. Drzaic ,  Soyoung Kim ,  Yung-Yu Hsu ,  Que Anh S. Nguyen

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G09G3/3208

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/1649 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G09G3/3208 ,  G09G3/36

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a housing in which display structures are mounted. Additional input-output devices such as a track pad may also be mounted in the housing. These input-output devices may include components such as touch sensors and force sensors for gathering input from a user. The display structures may include a display such as a flexible organic light-emitting diode display or a liquid crystal display that can present visual information to the user. To provide the user with tactile output, an output device such as a display or track pad may be provided with electroactive polymer structures, electromagnetic actuators, and other tactile output devices. The tactile output devices may provide protrusions, indentations, selectively stiffened and softened areas, and other tactile output for a user.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有其中安装显示结构的壳体。 附加的输入输出设备，例如轨道板也可以安装在壳体中。 这些输入输出设备可以包括诸如触摸传感器和用于从用户收集输入的力传感器的组件。 显示结构可以包括可以向用户呈现视觉信息的显示器，例如柔性有机发光二极管显示器或液晶显示器。 为了向用户提供触觉输出，诸如显示器或轨迹板的输出装置可以设置有电活性聚合物结构，电磁致动器和其他触觉输出装置。 触觉输出装置可以为用户提供突起，凹痕，选择性加硬和软化区域以及其它触觉输出。

公开(公告)号：US20170048365A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15338157

申请日：2016-10-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Derek W. Wright ,  Justin R. Wodrich ,  Benjamin M. Rappoport

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B32B17/10

CPC classification number: H04M1/0249 ,  B32B17/10018 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10137 ,  B32B17/10761 ,  B32B17/1077 ,  B32B2307/412 ,  B32B2457/202 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  H04M1/0202 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M1/185 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: Transparent structures for portions of electronic device housings are disclosed. The transparent structures are formed from multiple layers of transparent (optically clear) materials. The multiple layers can include at least an outer glass layer and one or more other transparent layers that can be either glass or polymer layers. The multiple layers can be bonded together with one or more lamination layers. Accordingly, multi-layer transparent structures that are formed from multiple layers bonded together are able to be not only thin but also sufficiently strong and resistant to damage. The multi-layer transparent structures are well suited for use in consumer products, such as consumer electronic devices (e.g., portable electronic devices).

Abstract translation: 公开了用于电子设备外壳的部分的透明结构。 透明结构由多层透明（光学透明）材料形成。 多层可以包括至少一个外玻璃层和一个或多个可以是玻璃或聚合物层的其它透明层。 多个层可以与一个或多个层压层粘合在一起。 因此，由多层结合在一起形成的多层透明结构不仅能够薄而且足够坚固并且能够抵抗损伤。 多层透明结构非常适合用于诸如消费电子设备（例如，便携式电子设备）的消费产品中。