公开(公告)号：US20150075695A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14445042

申请日：2014-07-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Min Chul Kim ,  Vince Duperron

IPC: H01B13/02 ,  H01B13/06 ,  H01B13/14 ,  H01B11/22 ,  H01B13/00

CPC classification number: H01B13/02 ,  G02B6/4416 ,  G02B6/4432 ,  H01B11/1041 ,  H01B11/22 ,  H01B13/0016 ,  H01B13/06 ,  H01B13/14

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide cables capable of high-speed transmission while remaining compatible with legacy signals. Other examples may have shielding that may be easily manipulated during manufacturing, they may have good tensile strength, and they may be less likely to be damaged by twisting and bending that may occur during use.

Abstract translation: 提供能够高速传输的电缆，同时保持与传统信号兼容的电路，方法和装置。 其他实例可以具有在制造过程中可以容易地操作的屏蔽，它们可以具有良好的拉伸强度，并且它们可能不太可能由于使用期间可能发生的扭曲和弯曲而损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20240006821A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-04

申请号：US17855516

申请日：2022-06-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Robert V. Weber ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Joshua J. Pong

IPC: H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: Connector inserts and connector receptacles having a reduced number of individual parts and that can be manufactured with a reduced number of manufacturing steps and tools. An example provides connector inserts and connector receptacles having a reduced number of individual parts by including one or more parts that can be used more than once in each connector. In another example, connector inserts or connector receptacles can be formed with a reduced number of different manufacturing steps and tools.

公开(公告)号：US20180233867A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15954425

申请日：2018-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George Tziviskos ,  Paul J. Hack ,  Samuel W. Yuen ,  Nathan N. Ng ,  Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Colin J. Abraham

IPC: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/627

CPC classification number: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/2442 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/0221 ,  H01R43/16 ,  Y10T29/4921

Abstract: Connector inserts having retention features with good reliability and holding force. These connector inserts may include ground contacts that provide an insertion portion having a reduced length. These connector inserts may be reliable, have an attractive appearance, and be readily manufactured.

公开(公告)号：US09923301B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-20

申请号：US15062214

申请日：2016-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  John C. DiFonzo ,  Joshua Banko ,  Min Chul Kim

IPC: H01R13/58 ,  H01R9/03 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/717 ,  B32B3/26 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/36 ,  H01B7/29 ,  H01R13/24

CPC classification number: H01R13/5845 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B2250/02 ,  B32B2250/24 ,  B32B2307/3065 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  H01B7/29 ,  H01R9/03 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/5816 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: Power cables that include plug housings having an improved appearance as well as employ a halogen-free cable while providing adequate fire resistance. One example provides a power cable having cable plug with a substantially unitary body. Another example provides a power cable that is formed using halogen-free materials. To provide adequate fire protection, a strain relief formed using multiple materials is used.

公开(公告)号：US09843131B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US15148494

申请日：2016-05-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Min Chul Kim ,  Paul Z. Yuan ,  Xuan Liu

IPC: H01R4/50 ,  H01R13/625 ,  H01R4/02

CPC classification number: H01R13/625 ,  H01R4/023

Abstract: A cable connector and methods for the assembly thereof are disclosed. The cable connector eliminates potential for short events during plug insertion, provides good contact resistance, and can support high speed data transactions. The cable connector further includes a rotating lock design that provides a secure connection.

公开(公告)号：US20170237213A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15396651

申请日：2016-12-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Steve McClure ,  Joshua Banko ,  Greg Springer ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Joshua Funamura

IPC: H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H01R13/03

CPC classification number: H01R24/60 ,  H01R12/725 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/6271 ,  H01R13/6276 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/741 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H05K5/0247 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: Structures, methods, and apparatus that provide connector receptacles that have a reduced tendency to scratch and otherwise mar connector inserts, have an aesthetically-pleasing appearance, and have an improved tactile response when inserts are inserted. Various examples reduce scratches and wear by utilizing domes, cylinders, balls, or other structures as finger contacts in a connector receptacle. Another example provides aesthetically-pleasing connector receptacle enclosures by forming receptacle enclosures using the same type of material, or material having the same or similar color or texture, as is used for enclosing the electronic device that includes the receptacle. Another example provides an aesthetically-pleasing receptacle enclosure by forming receptacle enclosures that are, in part or in whole, contiguous or formed with the housing. Another embodiment provides a connector receptacle having a housing where a portion of the housing has been removed to save space.

公开(公告)号：US20170141522A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15368691

申请日：2016-12-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nathan N. Ng ,  Zheng Gao ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Colin J. Abraham

IPC: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R13/6581

CPC classification number: H01R24/70 ,  H01R13/2442 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/6585 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/64 ,  H01R43/16 ,  Y10T29/4921

Abstract: Connector inserts having retention features with good reliability and holding force. These connector inserts may include ground contacts that provide an insertion portion having a reduced length. These connector inserts may be reliable, have an attractive appearance, and be readily manufactured.

公开(公告)号：US20170133798A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15201580

申请日：2016-07-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Min Chul Kim ,  Paul Yuan ,  Joshua J. Pong ,  Joseph Tang

IPC: H01R13/6592 ,  H01R12/53 ,  H02G15/08 ,  H01R43/02 ,  H01R43/048 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R13/6463

CPC classification number: H01R13/6592 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R4/023 ,  H01R9/035 ,  H01R12/53 ,  H01R13/6463 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R43/0249 ,  H01R43/048 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H02G15/08 ,  Y10T29/49174 ,  Y10T29/49179 ,  Y10T29/49181 ,  Y10T29/49213

Abstract: High speed connector inserts and cables having improved heat conduction, high strength, and may be manufactured in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector insert having several paths by which heat may be removed from circuitry in the cable insert. In one example, heat may be removed from one or more circuits by forming a thermal path between a circuit and a shield of the connector insert. Another path may include one or more pads on a side of an integrated circuit board that are soldered directly to the shield. A braiding surrounding a cable may be soldered or otherwise thermally connected to the shield. Another example may provide a cable having a braiding that includes one or more types of fibers, such as aramid fibers. Another example may provide for increased manufacturability by using a wire comb and a solder bar.

公开(公告)号：US20170054250A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15148494

申请日：2016-05-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Min Chul Kim ,  Paul Z. Yuan ,  Xuan Liu

IPC: H01R13/631 ,  H01R13/642

CPC classification number: H01R13/625 ,  H01R4/023

Abstract: A cable connector and methods for the assembly thereof are disclosed. The cable connector eliminates potential for short events during plug insertion, provides good contact resistance, and can support high speed data transactions. The cable connector further includes a rotating lock design that provides a secure connection.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电缆连接器及其组装方法。 电缆连接器消除了插头插入期间的短时间可能性，提供良好的接触电阻，并可支持高速数据交易。 电缆连接器还包括提供安全连接的旋转锁定设计。

公开(公告)号：US09548577B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US14463580

申请日：2014-08-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Steve McClure ,  Joshua Banko ,  Greg Springer ,  Min Chul Kim ,  Joshua Funamura

IPC: H01R13/648 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/74 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R12/72 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R24/60 ,  H01R12/725 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/6271 ,  H01R13/6276 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/741 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H05K5/0247 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: Structures, methods, and apparatus that provide connector receptacles that have a reduced tendency to scratch and otherwise mar connector inserts, have an aesthetically-pleasing appearance, and have an improved tactile response when inserts are inserted. Various examples reduce scratches and wear by utilizing domes, cylinders, balls, or other structures as finger contacts in a connector receptacle. Another example provides aesthetically-pleasing connector receptacle enclosures by forming receptacle enclosures using the same type of material, or material having the same or similar color or texture, as is used for enclosing the electronic device that includes the receptacle. Another example provides an aesthetically-pleasing receptacle enclosure by forming receptacle enclosures that are, in part or in whole, contiguous or formed with the housing. Another embodiment provides a connector receptacle having a housing where a portion of the housing has been removed to save space.

Abstract translation: 提供连接器插座的结构，方法和装置具有减少的划痕倾向和另外损坏连接器插入物的美观外观，并且当插入插入件时具有改善的触觉响应。 各种示例通过利用圆顶，圆柱，球或其它结构作为连接器插座中的手指接触来减少划痕和磨损。 另一个例子通过使用相同类型的材料或具有与用于封闭包括容器的电子设备相同或相似颜色或纹理的材料形成插座外壳来提供美观的连接器插座外壳。 另一个例子通过形成与壳体相连或形成的部分或整体上的容器外壳来提供美观令人满意的插座外壳。 另一个实施例提供一种具有外壳的连接器插座，其中外壳的一部分被移除以节省空间。