公开(公告)号：US10024352B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15268233

申请日：2016-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Edward S. Huo ,  Martin J. Auclair ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla ,  Tyler B. Cater

IPC: F16B31/00 ,  F16B31/02 ,  F16B33/02 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/56 ,  B29K77/00 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B29L31/34

Abstract: A fastener is disclosed. The fastener can be used to couple together two or more parts in an electronic device. The fastener may include a head coupled with a platform having a shaft extending from the platform. The head is coupled with the platform in a manner that allows the head to decouple from the platform. For example, the head is secured with the platform by an adhesive that provides an adhesive bonding force. In this regard, a rotational force applied to the head that is greater than the adhesive bonding force causes the head to decouple from the platform. The shaft may include several blades and several protrusions. The blades may be used to engage one of the parts. The protrusions may also engage the same part as the blades, and interlock with the part to provide a retaining force that prevents the fastener from decoupling from the parts.

公开(公告)号：US09870033B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US15449810

申请日：2017-03-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Lucy Elizabeth Browning ,  Benjamin J. Pope ,  Paul U. Leutheuser ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Edward S. Huo

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1671 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1688 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06K9/0002 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K17/975

Abstract: Sensor assemblies for electronic devices are described. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies include solid-state sensors, such as capacitive sensors, piezoelectric sensors or piezoresistive sensors. The sensor assemblies can include a number of features that provide a compact profile, making them well suited for integration into small spaces of electronic device enclosures. The sensor assemblies can also include features that isolate movement of various parts of the sensor assemblies, allowing for accurate detection of a sensing event. According to some embodiments, the sensor assemblies are coupled to haptic actuators, speaker, or both, which mimic the feel of a mechanical button and enhance a user's experience.

公开(公告)号：US09473609B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14550814

申请日：2014-11-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ashutosh Y. Shukla ,  Tyler B. Cater ,  Sawyer I. Cohen ,  Edward S. Huo ,  David A. Pakula ,  Benjamin Shane Bustle ,  Dhaval N. Shah ,  Yaocheng Zhang ,  Vivek Katiyar

IPC: H01H1/64 ,  H01H1/66 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H01H9/06 ,  H01H13/00 ,  H01H19/04 ,  H01H19/08 ,  H01H21/00 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H01H13/06

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  H01H13/06 ,  H01H2205/016 ,  H01H2207/032 ,  H01H2213/00 ,  H01H2213/002 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H04B2001/3894 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/236

Abstract: This application relates to various button related embodiments for use with a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a snap clip can be integrated with a button bracket to save space where two separate brackets would take up too much space in the portable electronic device. In other embodiments, a tactile switch can be waterproofed by welding a polymeric layer atop a tactile switch assembly. In this way water can be prevented from contacting moisture sensitive components of the tactile switch assembly. The weld joining the polymeric layer to the tactile switch can include at least one gap to trapped gas surrounding the tactile switch assembly to enter and exit during heat excursions caused by various operating and/or assembly operations.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及与便携式电子设备一起使用的各种按钮相关实施例。 在一些实施例中，卡扣夹可以与按钮支架集成，以节省空间，其中两个单独的支架将占据便携式电子装置中太多的空间。 在其他实施例中，触觉开关可以通过在触觉开关组件顶部焊接聚合物层来防水。 以这种方式，可以防止水与触觉开关组件的湿气敏感部件接触。 将聚合物层连接到触觉开关的焊接可以包括围绕触觉开关组件的被捕获的气体的至少一个间隙，以在由各种操作和/或组装操作引起的热偏移期间进入和离开。

公开(公告)号：US09330864B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14542489

申请日：2014-11-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Edward S. Huo ,  Yaocheng Zhang ,  Ashutosh Y. Shukla ,  David A. Pakula ,  Matthew D. Hill ,  Michael Benjamin Wittenberg ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H21/04 ,  H01H21/30

CPC classification number: H01H21/04 ,  H01H15/24 ,  H01H21/30 ,  H01H21/36 ,  H01H2221/016 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2223/044 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: The embodiments discussed herein relate to electrical switches. Specifically, the embodiments include a pivoting switch that translates a rotational movement of a portion of the pivoting switch into a linear movement for toggling a button. The pivoting switch can include a pin that extends into a bracket in order to define and limit a rotational movement of the pivoting switch. The pivoting switch can further include a switch cavity that can force a knob of the button to move with the pivoting switch. The embodiments can further include an electrical switch having a welded cover plate. The welded cover plate can include arms that extend across and are welded to one or more surfaces of the electrical switch. The welded cover plate provides a more secure retaining mechanism for the electrical switch in order to reduce bending of certain portions of the electrical switch when the electrical switch is toggled.

Abstract translation: 这里讨论的实施例涉及电气开关。 具体地，实施例包括将枢转开关的一部分的旋转运动转换成用于切换按钮的线性运动的枢转开关。 枢转开关可以包括延伸到支架中的销，以便限定和限制枢转开关的旋转运动。 枢转开关还可以包括可以迫使按钮的旋钮随着枢转开关移动的开关腔。 实施例还可以包括具有焊接盖板的电开关。 焊接的盖板可以包括横跨并焊接到电气开关的一个或多个表面的臂。 焊接盖板为电气开关提供了更安全的保持机构，以便在电开关切换时减小电气开关的某些部分的弯曲。