公开(公告)号：US09640347B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-02

申请号：US14501121

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hilbert T. Kwan ,  Jeffrey L. Yen ,  Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Yanyang Yuan ,  Feng Zhao ,  Wanshan Li ,  Derrick T. Jue ,  Ze Hong

IPC: H01H13/83 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K26/38 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2221/058 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An illuminated metal keycap having a legend diffuser material that may diffuse light through a legend opened in a background layer. The background layer may be opaque and the legend may be transparent. The metal keycap is adhered to a scissor mechanism positioned above electrical switch circuitry. Included within, below, or adjacent to the scissor mechanism may be one or more light sources positioned to emit light through the metal keycap, around the perimeter of the metal keycap, and/or through the background layer.

公开(公告)号：US20170004937A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15264827

申请日：2016-09-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Thomas W. Wilson, JR. ,  Bruce E. Berg

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: A key mechanism can include one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together.

Abstract translation: 钥匙机构可以包括一个或多个蝴蝶铰链。 每个蝴蝶铰链包括双翼设计，可操作以在凹陷位置和非踩下位置之间移动。 铰链联接机构将翼的相应臂连接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US09123485B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US14473932

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Chad A. Bronstein ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris Ligtenberg

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/83 ,  G03F7/20 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/86

CPC classification number: G03F7/70708 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/064 ,  H01H2221/03 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Embodiments of a backlit keyboard assembly are described. A keycap assembly is mounted into a case web having intersecting ribs. A flange, which can be angled, is on the bottom perimeter of the keycap and a correspondingly shaped flange is on each rib of the case web. An overlap of the keycap flange and the case web flanges prevents direct sighting of the backlight light source and also provides a more evenly distributed halo around the keycap, thereby improving both aesthetics and functionality by providing better light control and contrast.

Abstract translation: 描述背光键盘组件的实施例。 键帽组件安装到具有相交肋的壳体腹板中。 可以成角度的凸缘位于键帽的底部周边上，并且相应形状的凸缘位于壳体腹板的每个肋上。 键帽凸缘和外壳腹板凸缘的重叠防止背光源的直接瞄准，并且还提供围绕键帽的更均匀分布的光晕，从而通过提供更好的光控制和对比度来改善美观和功能。

公开(公告)号：US20150243457A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14499209

申请日：2014-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Thomas W. Wilson, JR. ,  John M. Brock

IPC: H01H23/12 ,  B32B38/14 ,  B32B43/00 ,  B32B38/10 ,  H01H3/02 ,  B32B37/24

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  B32B37/24 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B38/14 ,  B32B43/006 ,  B32B2037/243 ,  B32B2310/0843 ,  B32B2398/20 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H3/02 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/46 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H23/12 ,  H01H2221/016 ,  H01H2221/08 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2229/016 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  H01H2229/052 ,  H01H2237/00

Abstract: A key mechanism including one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge may include a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together. Additionally or alternatively, a key mechanism can include one or more half-butterfly hinges. Each half-butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. A hinged coupling mechanism couples one set of corresponding arms of the wings together, while the other set of corresponding arms are not coupled together.

Abstract translation: 包括一个或多个蝴蝶铰链的关键机构。 每个蝴蝶铰链可以包括双翼设计，其可操作以在凹陷位置和非凹陷位置之间移动。 铰链联接机构将翼的相应臂连接在一起。 附加地或替代地，键机构可以包括一个或多个半蝶形铰链。 每个半蝶形铰链包括双翼设计，可操作以在凹陷位置和非凹陷位置之间移动。 铰链联接机构将翼片的一组对应的臂连接在一起，而另一组对应的臂不联接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20150016038A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14326858

申请日：2014-07-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Craig C. Leong ,  Michael K. Pilliod ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: C03B20/00 ,  G06F3/023 ,  H01H13/84 ,  C03B17/06

CPC classification number: B32B27/08 ,  B29C70/64 ,  B29C70/78 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B27/14 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B2264/101 ,  B32B2274/00 ,  B32B2307/51 ,  B32B2307/702 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  C08K7/20 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2215/00 ,  H01H2231/002 ,  Y10T428/24413 ,  C08L101/00

Abstract: A surface of an electronic device includes a reduced friction surface that comprises a glass beaded film. The glass beaded film includes glass beads disposed in a polymer layer or in an adhesive layer, where a portion of the glass beads protrude from a surface of the polymer or adhesive layer. The reduced friction surface is disposed over at least a portion of the surface of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 电子设备的表面包括减少的摩擦表面，其包括玻璃珠状膜。 玻璃珠状膜包括设置在聚合物层或粘合剂层中的玻璃珠，其中一部分玻璃珠从聚合物或粘合剂层的表面突出。 减小的摩擦表面设置在电子设备的表面的至少一部分上。

公开(公告)号：US20140367241A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14473932

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Chad A. Bronstein ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris Ligtenberg

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: G03F7/70708 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/064 ,  H01H2221/03 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Embodiments of a backlit keyboard assembly are described. A keycap assembly is mounted into a case web having intersecting ribs. A flange, which can be angled, is on the bottom perimeter of the keycap and a correspondingly shaped flange is on each rib of the case web. An overlap of the keycap flange and the case web flanges prevents direct sighting of the backlight light source and also provides a more evenly distributed halo around the keycap, thereby improving both aesthetics and functionality by providing better light control and contrast.

Abstract translation: 描述背光键盘组件的实施例。 键帽组件安装到具有相交肋的壳体腹板中。 可以成角度的凸缘位于键帽的底部周边上，并且相应形状的凸缘位于壳体腹板的每个肋上。 键帽凸缘和外壳腹板凸缘的重叠防止背光源的直接瞄准，并且还提供围绕键帽的更均匀分布的光晕，从而通过提供更好的光控制和对比度来改善美观和功能。

公开(公告)号：US20140346025A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

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: H01H13/14 ,  H01H65/00

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：US20130162450A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13723054

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig C. Leong ,  James J. Niu ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  John M. Brock ,  Thomas W. Wilson, JR. ,  Brad Patton

IPC: H01H13/02

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2209/064 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/01 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H03K17/98 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: In a first embodiment, an input device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, a feature plate having at least one anchoring mechanism operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel is positioned between the at least one keycap and the feature plate. The at least one anchoring member extends through a portion of the illumination panel. In a second embodiment, an input device includes a keycap, a support mechanism configured to move the keycap, a support plate operably connected to the support mechanism, and an illumination panel. The illumination panel includes a light source, a light guide, and a frame substantially surrounding the light guide. Light illuminated from the light source is directed by the light guide and the frame towards the keycap.

Abstract translation: 在第一实施例中，输入装置包括至少一个键帽，配置成将键帽从第一位置移动到第二位置的支撑机构，具有可操作地连接到支撑机构的至少一个锚定机构的特征板，以及照明 面板。 照明面板位于至少一个键帽和特征板之间。 至少一个锚定构件延伸穿过照明面板的一部分。 在第二实施例中，输入装置包括键帽，配置成移动键帽的支撑机构，可操作地连接到支撑机构的支撑板和照明面板。 照明面板包括光源，导光体和基本上围绕光导的框架。 从光源照射的光由光导和框架朝向键帽。