ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    31.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20160040695A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14869752

    申请日:2015-09-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

    CONSUMER PRODUCT ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS HAVING LOCKING OR EXPANSION CHARACTERISTICS
    32.
    发明申请
    CONSUMER PRODUCT ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS HAVING LOCKING OR EXPANSION CHARACTERISTICS 审中-公开
    具有锁定或扩展特性的消费者产品附件系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160037877A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14684180

    申请日:2015-04-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of a consumer product. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing include an expansion component or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

    Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了一种用于消费产品的附接系统的锁定组件。 更具体地,本公开的实施例涉及被配置为从消费品的壳体插入和移除的附接单元。 附接单元和/或壳体包括膨胀部件或其它这样的锁定组件,其构造成将附接单元可释放地固定在壳体内。

    Dock with compliant connector mount

    公开(公告)号:US09229487B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-05

    申请号:US14251523

    申请日:2014-04-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Docking stations having a connector with a compliant mount to provide improved durability and flexibility are provided herein. The compliant mount may couple a connector to a base of a docking station and may include at least a first and second flexure disposed there between. The first and second flexure may be configured to have flexural movement in along transverse direction so that, in combination, the flexural movement pivots the connector about a virtual pivot point a distance away from the flexures. The first and second flexures may be configured to project the virtual pivot point to a location on the connector where the connector protrudes from an opening in a docking housing, thereby minimizing the clearance required between the connector and docking housing, while providing controlled movement of the connector relative the dock.

    Compliant mount for connector
    34.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US08535102B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-17

    申请号:US13720880

    申请日:2012-12-19

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01R31/06 H01R13/6315

    Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first end connector engageable with a portable device and a second end connector engageable with another device, the first and second end connectors coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.

    Clasp mechanisms for wrist-worn devices

    公开(公告)号:US11253033B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-22

    申请号:US16671008

    申请日:2019-10-31

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A band configured to couple a device to a body of a user is disclosed. The band includes a first link comprising a recess defined in a body of the first link, a leaf spring positioned in the recess and comprising a tongue portion protruding from the leaf spring, and a second link coupled to the first link and comprising first and second lip portions extending away from a body of the second link and separated from one another by a gap. The tongue portion is positioned in the gap between the first and second lip portions, and the first and second lip portions engage the leaf spring to retain the second link to the first link.

    Attachment system for an electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10085523B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-02

    申请号:US14789292

    申请日:2015-07-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

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