公开(公告)号：US09838059B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US15226086

申请日：2016-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc. ,  Vincent Keane Seid

Inventor： Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Kenneth A. Jenks ,  Robert J. Hill ,  Robert W. Schlub ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Tang Yew Tan ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Daniele de Iuliis ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Steven P. Jobs ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Douglas B. Satzger ,  Calvin Q. Seid ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Rico L. Zörkendörfer

IPC: H04B1/3827 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/03

CPC classification number: H04B1/3833 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: A handheld electronic device may be provided that contains a conductive housing and other conductive elements. Transceiver circuitry, such as radio frequency (RF) transceiver circuitry configured to transmit and receive RF signals, may be connected to the resonating elements by transmission lines such as coaxial cables. The electronic device may have an integrated touch screen display in which a user can control the device by interacting directly with the display.

公开(公告)号：US09769929B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14720248

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig M. Stanley ,  Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Nathan P. Bosscher ,  John J. Baker ,  Brad G. Boozer

IPC: H05K7/14 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H05K1/189 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/183 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/111 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K1/184 ,  H05K3/0058 ,  H05K2201/10083 ,  H05K2201/10106 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: An array of electrical components may be mounted in openings in an electronic device housing. The housing may have a cylindrical shape or other curved shape. A support structure such as a hollow cylindrical tube may be mounted within the interior of the housing. The electrical components may have terminals that mate with corresponding contacts on a flexible printed circuit. Interconnect paths on the flexible printed circuit may be used to route signals for the electrical components. The flexible printed circuit may be wrapped into the shape of a cylindrical tube and may be mounted on an interior surface of the cylindrical housing or on the exterior surface of the support structure.

公开(公告)号：US09629272B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14720376

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Nathan P. Bosscher ,  John J. Baker ,  Craig M. Stanley ,  Brad G. Boozer

IPC: H05K7/14 ,  H01R11/11

CPC classification number: G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/183

Abstract: An array of electrical components may be mounted in openings in an electronic device housing. Gaskets may be used to seal the electrical components to a housing wall. The housing wall may be planar or may have a cylindrical shape or other curved shape. The electrical components may be mounted to the housing wall using screws and nuts. Each nut may have a central member with opposing stops at the ends of the central member. An opening in each central member may receive a screw to allow the nut to rotate between an installation position and a locked position. The openings in the housing wall may have scalloped extensions that allow the nuts to clear the housing wall while the components are being inserted into the housing. Following installation, the nuts may be rotated into the locked positions.

公开(公告)号：US09496668B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US14720059

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John J. Baker ,  Brad G. Boozer ,  Craig M. Stanley ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Nathan P. Bosscher ,  Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Stephen P. Zadesky

IPC: H01R13/74 ,  H01R13/73 ,  H01R35/02 ,  H01R13/50 ,  H01R25/00 ,  H01R27/02 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/66

CPC classification number: H01R35/02 ,  H01R12/91 ,  H01R13/50 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R25/006 ,  H01R27/02

Abstract: An electronic device may have a rigid support structure to which electrical components are mounted. The rigid support structure may be an electronic device housing structure such as a housing wall having openings that receive the electrical components. The electrical components may have electrical component connectors. A printed circuit board may be used to convey signals for the electrical components. Connectors may be mounted to the printed circuit board. Lateral shift accommodation structures may be formed between the electrical component connectors and the electrical components or in the vicinity of the connectors on the printed circuit to allow the connectors on the printed circuit to mate with the electrical component connectors of the rigidly mounted electrical components.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有刚性支撑结构，电气部件被安装到该刚性支撑结构上。 刚性支撑结构可以是电子设备壳体结构，例如具有容纳电气部件的开口的壳体壁。 电气部件可以具有电气部件连接器。 印刷电路板可用于传送电气部件的信号。 连接器可以安装到印刷电路板上。 可以在电气部件连接器和电气部件之间或印刷电路上的连接器附近形成侧向移动容纳结构，以允许印刷电路上的连接器与刚性安装的电气部件的电气部件连接器配合。

公开(公告)号：US20160233913A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US15098742

申请日：2016-04-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Erik L. Wang ,  Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Kenneth A. Jenks ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Daniele De Iuliis ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Steven P. Jobs ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Douglas B. Satzger ,  Calvin Q. Seid ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Eugene Anthony Whang ,  Rico Zorkendorfer

IPC: H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  H04M1/0252 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H04M1/0277 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Portable electronic devices are provided. Each device may be formed from two parts. A first part may be provided with components such as a display, a touch screen, a cover glass, and a frame. A second part may be provided with a plastic housing, circuit boards containing electrical components, and a bezel. Engagement members may be connected to the first and second parts. The engagement members may be formed from metal clips with holes and springs with flexible spring prongs that mate with the holes in the clips. The metal clips may be welded to frame struts on the frame and the springs may be welded to the bezel. During assembly, the first part may be rotated into place within the second part. Retention clips attached to the frame may be used to secure the two parts together. Assembly instructions and associated connector numbers may be provided within the devices.

公开(公告)号：US20140243052A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14266567

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Kenneth A. Jenks ,  Robert J. Hill ,  Robert W. Schlub ,  Richard H. Dinh ,  Tang Yew Tan ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Daniele De luliis ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Jonathan P. lve ,  Steven P. Jobs ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Douglas B. Satzger ,  Calvin Q. Seid ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Rico Zorkendorfer

IPC: H04M1/02

CPC classification number: H04M1/0202 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/0421 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H05K5/0247

Abstract: A handheld electronic device may be provided that contains a conductive housing and other conductive elements. The conductive elements may form an antenna ground plane. One or more antennas for the handheld electronic device may be formed from the ground plane and one or more associated antenna resonating elements. Transceiver circuitry may be connected to the resonating elements by transmission lines such as coaxial cables. Ferrules may be crimped to the coaxial cables. A bracket with extending members may be crimped over the ferrules to ground the coaxial cables to the housing and other conductive elements in the ground plane. The ground plane may contain an antenna slot. A dock connector and flex circuit may overlap the slot in a way that does not affect the resonant frequency of the slot. Electrical components may be isolated from the antenna using isolation elements such as inductors and resistors.

公开(公告)号：US20140233168A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US14266532

申请日：2014-04-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Kenneth A. Jenks ,  Robert J. Hill ,  Robert W. Schlub ,  Richard H. Dinh ,  Tang Yew Tan ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Daniele De Iuliis ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Jonathan P. lve ,  Steven P. Jobs ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Douglas B. Satzger ,  Calvin Q. Seid ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Rico Zorkendorfer

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: H04M1/0202 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/0421 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H05K5/0247

Abstract: A handheld electronic device may be provided that contains a conductive housing and other conductive elements. The conductive elements may form an antenna ground plane. One or more antennas for the handheld electronic device may be formed from the ground plane and one or more associated antenna resonating elements. Transceiver circuitry may be connected to the resonating elements by transmission lines such as coaxial cables. Ferrules may be crimped to the coaxial cables. A bracket with extending members may be crimped over the ferrules to ground the coaxial cables to the housing and other conductive elements in the ground plane. The ground plane may contain an antenna slot. A dock connector and flex circuit may overlap the slot in a way that does not affect the resonant frequency of the slot. Electrical components may be isolated from the antenna using isolation elements such as inductors and resistors.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含导电外壳和其它导电元件的手持电子设备。 导电元件可形成天线接地平面。 用于手持电子设备的一个或多个天线可以由接地平面和一个或多个相关联的天线谐振元件形成。 收发器电路可以通过诸如同轴电缆的传输线连接到谐振元件。 套圈可以压接到同轴电缆。 具有延伸构件的托架可以压接在套圈上以将同轴电缆接地到壳体和接地平面中的其它导电元件。 接地平面可能包含天线槽。 坞站连接器和柔性电路可以以不影响槽的谐振频率的方式与槽重叠。 电气部件可以使用隔离元件例如电感器和电阻器与天线隔离。