Magnetically aligned accessory to device connections

    公开(公告)号:US09905964B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-27

    申请号:US15256156

    申请日:2016-09-02

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 H01R13/6315

    Abstract: An accessory to device coupling system can include a first magnet array adapted for assembly with respect to a surface of an electronic device and a second magnet array adapted for assembly with respect to a surface of an accessory device, the accessory device configured to interact electrically with the electronic device. The first magnet array can include a first plurality of magnets arranged in a first pattern of alternating polarities, and the second magnet array can include a second plurality of magnets arranged in a second pattern of alternating polarities that corresponds to the first pattern of alternating polarities. The corresponding alternating polarity patterns can cause the second magnet array to couple to the first magnet array with a normalized attraction force only at an intended orientation and alignment, and with less than half of the normalized attraction force at any other orientation and alignment.

    Linear Actuators for Use in Electronic Devices
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    发明申请
    Linear Actuators for Use in Electronic Devices 审中-公开
    线性执行器用于电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US20170070131A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-09

    申请号:US15260047

    申请日:2016-09-08

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may take the form of an electromagnetic actuator that produces a haptic output during operation. Generally, an electromagnetic coil is wrapped around a central magnet array. A shaft passes through the central magnet array, such that the central array may move along the shaft when the proper force is applied. When a current passes through the electromagnetic coil, the coil generates a magnetic field. The coil is stationary with respect to a housing of the actuator, while the central magnet array may move along the shaft within the housing. Thus, excitation of the coil exerts a force on the central magnet array, which moves in response to that force. The direction of the current through the coil determines the direction of the magnetic field and thus the motion of the central magnet array.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以采取在操作期间产生触觉输出的电磁致动器的形式。 通常,电磁线圈缠绕在中心磁体阵列周围。 轴通过中心磁体阵列,使得当施加适当的力时,中心阵列可以沿着轴移动。 当电流通过电磁线圈时,线圈产生磁场。 线圈相对于致动器的壳体是静止的,而中心磁体阵列可以沿壳体内的轴移动。 因此,线圈的激励对中心磁体阵列施加力,响应于该力而移动。 通过线圈的电流的方向确定磁场的方向,从而确定中心磁体阵列的运动。

    Internal architecture of a computing device

    公开(公告)号:US11950354B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-02

    申请号:US17653634

    申请日:2022-03-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: This application relates to a layout of components within an electronic device. The electronic device includes a circuit board and one or more thermal components located on or proximate to each surface of the circuit board. As a result, thermal energy generated by components of the circuit board are drawn away from the circuit board in a more efficient manner. Additionally, the electronic device may include one or more air movers designed to draw ambient air into the electronic device in a manner that causes the ambient air to cool components upstream from the air movers. Further, the electronic device includes a fin stack that is thermally coupled to the aforementioned thermal components, and further receives air driven in by the air mover(s). Also, the electronic device is designed to receive the ambient air through openings that define a 360-degree air inlet.

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