公开(公告)号：US09449769B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

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, Jr.

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/85

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

Abstract: A low travel switch and systems for using the same. A low travel switch may include a key cap and an elastomeric dome configured to provide a predefined tactile feedback over a predefined travel distance of the key cap when the key cap is depressed by a user.

Abstract translation: 低行程开关和使用它的系统。 低行程开关可以包括键帽和弹性体圆顶拱顶，其被配置为当用户按下键帽时，在键帽的预定移动距离上提供预定的触觉反馈。

公开(公告)号：US09412533B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14287915

申请日：2014-05-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: H01H1/10 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H65/00 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/85

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H65/00 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2223/042 ,  H01H2229/05 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: A low travel switch assembly and systems and methods for using the same are disclosed. The low travel dome may include a domed surface having upper and lower portions, and a set of tuning members integrated within the domed surface between the upper and lower portions. The tuning members may be operative to control a force-displacement curve characteristic of the low travel dome.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种低行程开关组件及其使用方法。 低行程圆顶可以包括具有上部和下部的圆顶表面，以及集合在上部和下部之间的圆顶表面内的一组调谐构件。 调谐构件可操作以控制低行程圆顶的力 - 位移曲线特性。

公开(公告)号：US20160189891A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14867672

申请日：2015-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bradford J. Zercoe ,  Craig C. Leong ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: H01H13/83 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/04

CPC classification number: H01H13/06 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/80 ,  H01H13/803 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2203/004 ,  H01H2203/038 ,  H01H2203/056 ,  H01H2205/016 ,  H01H2205/024 ,  H01H2207/04 ,  H01H2211/028 ,  H01H2213/01 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2215/038 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/052 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/076 ,  H01H2227/026 ,  H01H2229/046 ,  H01H2239/004 ,  H01L33/50

Abstract: A key and a switch housing for a keyboard assembly is disclosed. A switch housing for the keyboard assembly may include a body having a switch opening and a light source recess formed adjacent the switch opening. The switch opening may house or receive a dome switch for the keyboard assembly and the light source recess may house or receive a light source assembly configured to illuminate a keycap of the keyboard assembly. The switch housing also can include a top panel integrally formed and molded to a portion of the body. The top panel covers the switch opening formed in the body and the top panel is a light guide.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于键盘组件的键和开关壳体。 用于键盘组件的开关壳体可以包括具有开关开口的主体和邻近开关开口形成的光源凹部。 开关开口可以容纳或接收用于键盘组件的圆顶开关，并且光源凹部可以容纳或接收被配置为照亮键盘组件的键帽的光源组件。 开关壳体还可以包括一体地形成并模制到主体的一部分的顶板。 顶部面板覆盖形成在主体中的开关开口，顶部面板是光导。

公开(公告)号：US20140251772A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13792128

申请日：2013-03-10

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Harold J. Welch ,  Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Robert L. Coish ,  Robert S. Murphy ,  William P. Yarak, III

IPC: H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H3/12 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2221/062

Abstract: A keyswitch mechanism having reduced key rattle and a keyboard having reduced key rattle. A rattle suppression mechanism may be formed on a portion of the scissor mechanism or on a portion of the keycap. The rattle suppression mechanism is configured to maintain force on the portion of the scissor mechanism abutting the keycap.

Abstract translation: 钥匙开关机构具有减少的钥匙拨浪键和具有减少的钥匙拨号的键盘。 可以在剪刀机构的一部分上或在键帽的一部分上形成拨浪鼓抑制机构。 拨浪鼓抑制机构被配置成保持靠在键帽上的剪刀机构的部分上的力。

公开(公告)号：US20140118264A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

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: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/70

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.

Abstract translation: 多功能键盘组件包括由堆叠的组件层形成的键阵列。 键的顶部可以相对于键的基座垂直地行进。 顶部可以包括键帽和耦合到键帽的电路模块。 密钥可以能够接收至少两种不同类型的输入和/或接收至少一种类型的输入并且提供至少一种类型的输出。 这种输出可以包括使用一个或多个光源，显示器和/或触觉反馈装置。

公开(公告)号：US20230030746A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-02

申请号：US17387093

申请日：2021-07-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ashish K. Sahoo ,  Brandon Pierquet ,  Derryk C. Davis ,  Javier Ruiz ,  John M. Brock

IPC: H01L29/20 ,  H01L23/31 ,  H01L23/36 ,  H01L23/14 ,  H01L23/522 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L27/088

Abstract: Integrated power modules according to the present technology may include a printed circuit board characterized by a first surface and a second surface. The integrated power modules may include one or more surface-mounted components coupled with the first surface of the printed circuit board. The integrated power modules may include a heat-transfer substrate. The integrated power modules may include one or more gallium nitride transistors coupled between and soldered to each of the second surface of the printed circuit board and the heat-transfer substrate. The integrated power modules may include one or more spacers coupled between and soldered to each of the printed circuit board and the heat-transfer substrate.

公开(公告)号：US11023081B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US16290624

申请日：2019-03-01

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: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/70 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/83 ,  G06F3/023

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：US10706718B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US16265821

申请日：2019-02-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeremy D. Bataillou ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Nicholaus Lubinski ,  Ryan P. Brooks ,  John M. Brock ,  Wayne W. Huang

IPC: G08C19/28 ,  G08C17/02 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H03K17/96

Abstract: A remote control device includes a housing and an upper element. The top surface of the upper element can be partitioned to include different frictionally engaging surfaces. At least one frictionally engaging surface can be used as an input surface that receives user inputs such as touch or force inputs. An input device, such as a force sensing switch, can be positioned in the housing and used in determining an amount of force applied to the input surface. The bottom surface of the upper element below the second surface can be affixed to the housing in a manner that permits the input surface to bend based on the applied force.

公开(公告)号：US10262814B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US15230740

申请日：2016-08-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H65/00 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/85

Abstract: A low travel switch assembly and systems and methods for using the same are disclosed. The low travel dome may include a domed surface having upper and lower portions, and a set of tuning members integrated within the domed surface between the upper and lower portions. The tuning members may be operative to control a force-displacement curve characteristic of the low travel dome.

公开(公告)号：US10032592B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-24

申请号：US14913933

申请日：2014-08-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan P. Brooks ,  John M. Brock ,  Storrs T. Hoen

IPC: G01L1/04 ,  H01H89/00 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/64 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: H01H89/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/64 ,  H01H2239/052 ,  H03K17/9625

Abstract: A force sensing switch for use in an electronic device can include one or more dome switches disposed over a top surface of a deflectable beam. One or more strain gauges can be disposed over at least one surface of the deflectable beam. An electronic device that includes at least one force sensing switch can further include a processing device operatively connected to the one or more strain gauges. Alternatively or additionally, an electrode can be disposed under a bottom surface of the deflectable beam and a capacitance measured between the bottom surface and the electrode.