公开(公告)号：US09242429B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US13911029

申请日：2013-06-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Samuel T. Reineman ,  Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Amy Qian ,  Derek W. Wright

IPC: B32B3/10 ,  B32B7/06 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B37/12 ,  C09J5/00 ,  B32B5/24 ,  B29C65/34 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/50 ,  B29C65/52 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C65/00 ,  F16B11/00 ,  B29L31/34

CPC classification number: B32B7/06 ,  B29C65/342 ,  B29C65/3468 ,  B29C65/348 ,  B29C65/3484 ,  B29C65/4835 ,  B29C65/4845 ,  B29C65/488 ,  B29C65/5035 ,  B29C65/5057 ,  B29C65/5092 ,  B29C65/524 ,  B29C65/7826 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/45 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29L2031/3475 ,  B32B3/10 ,  B32B5/24 ,  B32B7/045 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B2307/202 ,  B32B2457/208 ,  C09J5/00 ,  C09J5/06 ,  F16B11/006 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1051 ,  Y10T428/24802 ,  Y10T428/24851

Abstract: Structures and methods for providing a liquid adhesive between substrates of a composite structure are described. Methods include providing a liquid adhesive having a thread disposed therein between two substrates of a composite structure. In some embodiments, the thread has a fixed diameter which acts to provide a consistent gap between the two substrates. In some embodiments, the thread is configured to be activated during the assembly process to facilitate curing of the liquid adhesive. In some embodiments the thread is configured to be activated after the composite structure is formed to facilitate separation of the two substrates and disassembly of the composite structure. The thread can be made of a conductive or non-conductive material. In some embodiments, the thread is activated by passing a voltage through the thread to heat the thread. In some embodiments, the thread is activated by passing ultraviolet light through the thread.

Abstract translation: 描述了在复合结构的基板之间提供液体粘合剂的结构和方法。 方法包括提供在复合结构的两个基底之间设置有线的液体粘合剂。 在一些实施例中，螺纹具有固定直径，其用于在两个基板之间提供一致的间隙。 在一些实施例中，螺纹被配置为在组装过程期间被激活以促进液体粘合剂的固化。 在一些实施例中，螺纹构造成在形成复合结构以促进两个基板的分离和复合结构的拆卸之后被激活。 螺纹可由导电或非导电材料制成。 在一些实施例中，通过使电压通过螺纹来加热螺纹来激活螺纹。 在一些实施例中，通过使紫外光通过线来激活线。

公开(公告)号：US09137891B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

申请号：US14258414

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Carl R. Peterson ,  Erik A. Uttermann ,  Conor P. Lenahan ,  John P. Ternus ,  Justin R. Wodrich ,  Elvis M. Kibiti ,  Derek Wright

IPC: G03B17/02 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G03B1/00 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G03B19/04 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G03B17/22 ,  G03B17/30

CPC classification number: H05K1/028 ,  G03B1/00 ,  G03B17/02 ,  G03B17/22 ,  G03B17/30 ,  G03B19/04 ,  G03B2217/002 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H04M1/0264 ,  H04M1/0277 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  H05K2201/055

Abstract: An electronic device may have a conductive housing. A dielectric structure may be mounted in the conductive housing to form an antenna window. An electrical component such as a camera, light sensor, or other device may press against a conductive foam structure. A printed circuit may have conductive traces that form an antenna ground and antenna resonating element. The printed circuit may be wrapped around a support structure. The electrical component, the conductive foam structure, and the printed circuit wrapped around the support structure may be compressed between a display cover layer and the antenna window. A camera window may be attached to a camera window trim using multiple adhesives. The trim may have a curved exterior surface that matches a curved housing surface. A flexible printed circuit cable may have a folded portion. A band structure may surround the folded portion to form a service loop.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有导电外壳。 电介质结构可以安装在导电外壳中以形成天线窗。 诸如相机，光传感器或其他装置的电气部件可以压靠导电泡沫结构。 印刷电路可以具有形成天线接地和天线谐振元件的导电迹线。 印刷电路可以缠绕在支撑结构上。 缠绕在支撑结构上的电气部件，导电泡沫结构和印刷电路可以在显示器覆盖层和天线窗口之间被压缩。 相机窗口可以使用多种粘合剂连接到相机窗饰。 装饰件可以具有与弯曲的壳体表面匹配的弯曲外表面。 柔性印刷电路电缆可以具有折叠部分。 带结构可围绕折叠部分以形成服务循环。

公开(公告)号：US20140133179A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13673808

申请日：2012-11-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Amy Qian ,  John Raff

IPC: F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0091 ,  G02B6/0068 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G02B6/0083 ,  G02B6/0088 ,  G02B6/0093 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F1/133615 ,  G02F1/1368 ,  G02F2001/133317

Abstract: Electronic devices may include displays. A display may include backlight components that provide backlight illumination for the display. Backlight components may include a light guide plate that distributes light from a light source across the display. Display chassis structures may be used to support display layers and backlight components. A metal chassis may include a portion that partially surrounds the light source. Openings or perforations in the metal chassis may allow the portion that surrounds the light source to flex about a flex axis. A portion of a display layer may be mounted to a plastic chassis. The plastic chassis may be insert molded over a light source, may form part of a package for a light source, may be adhered to a light source, or may wrap around the light source. An encapsulant may be formed over the light source to protect the light source from vibrations and contaminants.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括显示器。 显示器可以包括为显示器提供背光照明的背光组件。 背光组件可以包括将来自光源的光分布在显示器上的导光板。 显示器底盘结构可用于支持显示层和背光元件。 金属底盘可以包括部分地围绕光源的部分。 金属底盘中的开口或穿孔可允许围绕光源的部分围绕柔性轴线弯曲。 显示层的一部分可以安装到塑料底盘上。 塑料底盘可以通过光源插入模制，可以形成用于光源的包装的一部分，可以粘附到光源，或者可以围绕光源包裹。 可以在光源上形成密封剂以保护光源不受振动和污染物的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20140091888A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13631751

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Derek W. Wright ,  John Raff

IPC: H01F41/00 ,  H01F7/20

CPC classification number: H01F7/0252 ,  B25B11/002 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/5313

Abstract: Methods and tools for positioning cables using magnets during assembly of a consumer electronic product are described. Methods described are well suited in the manufacture of portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, computer tablets and the like. Methods involve attaching magnetic components to cables and to one or more surfaces within the enclosure of the electronic devices. During assembly, the magnetic components on the cables magnetically couple with corresponding magnetic components on the surfaces within the enclosure. In this way, the cables can be secured in certain positions and out of the way during the assembly of the electronic device. In some instances, the cables can remain magnetically secured after assembly and during the operation of the electronic device. In other instances, the magnetic components are decoupled after assembly thereby releasing the cables from their secured positions during operation of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 描述了在组装消费电子产品期间使用磁体定位电缆的方法和工具。 所描述的方法非常适用于便携式电子设备如手机，计算机平板电脑等的制造。 方法包括将磁性部件附接到电缆和电子设备的外壳内的一个或多个表面。 在组装期间，电缆上的磁性部件与外壳内表面上的相应磁性部件磁耦合。 以这种方式，电缆可以在电子装置的组装过程中被固定在特定的位置并且不受限制。 在一些情况下，电缆可以在组装之后和在电子设备的操作期间保持磁性固定。 在其他情况下，磁性部件在组装之后解耦，从而在电子设备的操作期间将电缆从其固定位置释放。

公开(公告)号：US20140075743A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US14083811

申请日：2013-11-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen R. McClure ,  Sean S. Corbin ,  John P. Ternus ,  Kevin D. Gibbs ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Elvis M. Kibiti ,  John Raff ,  Jules B. Henry ,  Benjamin Rappoport ,  Derek W. Wright ,  Erik A. Utterman ,  Ming Yu ,  Carl R. Peterson

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种便携式计算设备。 便携式计算设备可以采用许多形式，例如膝上型计算机，平板计算机等。 便携式计算装置可以包括至少一个单件壳体。 单件壳体可以由单一材料坯料（例如铝坯料）加工而成。 单件壳体可以包括具有接收饰边珠和盖的表面的凸缘。 角支架可以连接到单件外壳，以改善外壳的抗损伤性。