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公开(公告)号：US20240329691A1
公开(公告)日：2024-10-03
申请号：US18434719
申请日：2024-02-06
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
CPC classification number: G06F1/1654 , F16M11/10 , F16M11/2021 , G06F1/166 , H05K5/0226 , F16M2200/024 , F16M2200/041 , G06F1/1607 , G06F1/1681 , H05K5/0221
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20240235108A1
公开(公告)日：2024-07-11
申请号：US18616102
申请日：2024-03-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John C. DiFonzo , Bradley J. Hamel , George Tziviskos , Hao Zhu , Jean-Marc Gery , Paul J. Hack , Mahmoud R. Amini , Davood Mousanezhad Viyand , Joseph Adas
IPC: H01R13/62
CPC classification number: H01R13/6205
Abstract: Connector inserts having reliable contacts, as well as connector receptacles having improved magnetic circuits for use in electronic devices having a thin form factor. These and other examples can provide connector receptacles that can be easily aligned to an opening in an electronic device, as well as connector inserts and connector receptacles that can be readily manufactured.
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公开(公告)号：US11942722B2
公开(公告)日：2024-03-26
申请号：US17543487
申请日：2021-12-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John C. DiFonzo , Bradley J. Hamel , George Tziviskos , Hao Zhu , Jean-Marc Gery , Paul J. Hack
IPC: H01R13/62 , H01R13/24 , H01R13/629 , H01R13/6581
CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 , H01R13/2421 , H01R13/629 , H01R13/6581
Abstract: Connector inserts having reliable contacts, as well as connector receptacles having improved magnetic circuits for use in electronic devices having a thin form factor. These and other examples can provide connector receptacles that can be easily aligned to an opening in an electronic device, as well as connector inserts and connector receptacles that can be readily manufactured.
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公开(公告)号：US11424573B2
公开(公告)日：2022-08-23
申请号：US17031106
申请日：2020-09-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini , Ayoub Yari Boroujeni , John C. DiFonzo , Bradley J. Hamel , George Tziviskos , Hao Zhu , Paul Hack , Jean-March Gery
IPC: H01R13/62 , H01R13/6581 , H01R13/11
Abstract: Connectors that have a low profile, can form strong and reliable connections despite connection alignment errors, and can be readily manufactured. One example can provide a connector receptacle having a magnetic array arranged to provide a strong attachment that allows the use of a low profile connector receptacle and connector insert. The magnetic array can include magnets and magnetic elements, where the magnetic elements can be magnetically conductive pole-pieces. Each pole piece can have magnets at two of its sides. Another example can provide contacts for a connector insert that can have more than one contacting surface to connect to a contact of a connector receptacle.
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公开(公告)号：US11108130B1
公开(公告)日：2021-08-31
申请号：US16800920
申请日：2020-02-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Paul X. Wang , Bradley J. Hamel , Jerzy S. Guterman , Joel D. Barrera , Nicholas A. Rundle , Nikolaos Chiotellis , Simon S. Lee
Abstract: An electronic device such as a desktop computer may have a housing with a conductive housing wall and a display mounted to the housing opposite the conductive housing wall. A conductive tongue may extend through an opening in the housing wall to secure the housing to a hinge barrel on a desktop stand. A slot antenna may be formed from a slot element in the conductive tongue. The antenna may be fed by a flexible printed circuit coupled across the slot element or by a feed printed circuit in the housing that is coupled to the conductive tongue by a conductive screw. A conductive sleeve may be placed over the conductive tongue. The stand may be replaced with a mounting bracket.
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公开(公告)号：US20210265719A1
公开(公告)日：2021-08-26
申请号：US16800920
申请日：2020-02-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Paul X. Wang , Bradley J. Hamel , Jerzy S. Guterman , Joel D. Barrera , Nicholas A. Rundle , Nikolaos Chiotellis , Simon S. Lee
Abstract: An electronic device such as a desktop computer may have a housing with a conductive housing wall and a display mounted to the housing opposite the conductive housing wall. A conductive tongue may extend through an opening in the housing wall to secure the housing to a hinge barrel on a desktop stand. A slot antenna may be formed from a slot element in the conductive tongue. The antenna may be fed by a flexible printed circuit coupled across the slot element or by a feed printed circuit in the housing that is coupled to the conductive tongue by a conductive screw. A conductive sleeve may be placed over the conductive tongue. The stand may be replaced with a mounting bracket.
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公开(公告)号：US20210263556A1
公开(公告)日：2021-08-26
申请号：US16797971
申请日：2020-02-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brett W. Degner , Thomas R. Matzinger , Bradley J. Hamel , Ryan P. Brooks , Scott J. Krahn , Arka P. Roy
IPC: G06F1/16 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/0488 , G06F3/041
Abstract: An input device includes a touch plate having a central axis and a top surface with three outer points evenly spaced away from the central axis. A touch sensor is used to detect a user touch on the top surface at the first outer point, and a support mechanism supports the touch plate and is configured to translate the touch plate at the second and third outer points upon application of the user touch and translation of the touch plate at the first outer point. Translation of the three outer points is substantially equal along the central axis.
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公开(公告)号：US10324501B1
公开(公告)日：2019-06-18
申请号：US16041633
申请日：2018-07-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Aidan N. Zimmerman , Kevin M. Robinson , Scott J. Krahn , Chien-Tsun Chen , Bradley J. Hamel , Arthur Stanley Brigham
Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a first and a second set of friction elements engaged each other by an applied force perpendicular to the friction elements. The first and the second set of friction elements are capable of rotational movement about a cylindrical element that passes through each of the friction elements. Also, the first set of friction elements is capable of movement relative to the second set of friction elements. However, the first set friction elements can remain in a fixed position based upon the applied force, until an external force overcomes the applied. During rotation of the first set of friction elements about the cylindrical element, the frictional engagement that controls the position of the first set of friction elements is based primarily on engagement between the friction elements, as opposed to engagement, if any, between the friction elements and the cylindrical element.
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公开(公告)号：US09541959B1
公开(公告)日：2017-01-10
申请号：US14548119
申请日：2014-11-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Steven J. Sfarzo , Joss N. Giddings , Bradley J. Hamel , Matthew P. Casebolt , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg
IPC: G06F1/16 , F21V8/00 , G02F1/1333
CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 , G02B6/0031 , G02B6/0036 , G02B6/0063 , G02B6/0073 , G02B6/0076 , G06F1/1637
Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed that redirects light escaping from a display assembly light source to an illuminable region of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a light guide panel arranged along a rear surface of the display assembly and configured to receive light escaping from a lateral side of the light source. The light guide panel can then be arranged to transport that light to a position behind the illuminable region and emit it back out in a focused beam having a size about the same as the illuminable region. In some embodiments the illuminable region can be a logo or device identifier.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种电子设备，其将从显示组件光源逸出的光重定向到电子设备的可照明区域。 在一些实施例中，电子设备包括沿着显示组件的后表面布置并被配置为接收从光源的侧面逸出的光的导光板。 然后可以将导光板布置成将该光传送到可照明区域后面的位置，并以具有与可照明区域大致相同的大小的聚焦光束将其发射回来。 在一些实施例中，可照明区域可以是徽标或设备标识符。
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公开(公告)号：US09400519B2
公开(公告)日：2016-07-26
申请号：US14331062
申请日：2014-07-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John Raff , Bartley K. Andre , Laura Deforest , John C. DiFonzo , Zheng Gao , Michelle Goldberg , Bradley J. Hamel , Timothy S. Hibbard , Ron Hopkinson , William F. Leggett , Chris Ligtenberg , Gavin J. Reid , Charles A. Schwalbach
IPC: G06F1/16
CPC classification number: G06F1/1633 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1637 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1658 , H05K5/0243 , Y10T29/49826
Abstract: A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.
Abstract translation: 描述了多部分计算机外壳。 多部分计算机外壳至少包括结构支撑层和主体。 该主体至少包括由轻质柔性材料形成的外层和连接到外层的内层。 内层连接到支撑层，形成内层和结构支撑层之间的载荷路径。 施加到多部分计算机外壳的负载通过负载路径传递到支撑层而基本上不影响外层。
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