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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
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。
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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
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。
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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。
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公开(公告)号：US20200294391A1
公开(公告)日：2020-09-17
申请号：US16886286
申请日：2020-05-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jeremy D. Bataillou , Keith J. Hendren , Nicholaus Lubinski , Ryan P. Brooks , John M. Brock , Wayne W. Huang
IPC: G08C19/28 , G08C17/02 , H01H13/785
Abstract: A remote control device includes a housing and an upper element. The top surface of the upper element can be partitioned to include different frictionally engaging surfaces. At least one frictionally engaging surface can be used as an input surface that receives user inputs such as touch or force inputs. An input device, such as a force sensing switch, can be positioned in the housing and used in determining an amount of force applied to the input surface. The bottom surface of the upper element below the second surface can be affixed to the housing in a manner that permits the input surface to bend based on the applied force.
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公开(公告)号：US20190172341A1
公开(公告)日：2019-06-06
申请号：US16265821
申请日：2019-02-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jeremy D. Bataillou , Keith J. Hendren , Nicholaus Lubinski , Ryan P. Brooks , John M. Brock , Wayne W. Huang
Abstract: A remote control device includes a housing and an upper element. The top surface of the upper element can be partitioned to include different frictionally engaging surfaces. At least one frictionally engaging surface can be used as an input surface that receives user inputs such as touch or force inputs. An input device, such as a force sensing switch, can be positioned in the housing and used in determining an amount of force applied to the input surface. The bottom surface of the upper element below the second surface can be affixed to the housing in a manner that permits the input surface to bend based on the applied force.
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公开(公告)号：US10254851B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-09
申请号：US15649840
申请日：2017-07-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Craig C. Leong , James J. Niu , John M. Brock , Keith J. Hendren , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. , Bartley K. Andre , Mikael Silvanto , Dinesh C. Mathew
Abstract: Multi-functional keyboard assemblies include an array of keys formed from stacked component layers. A top portion of the key may be capable of travelling vertically with respect to a base of the key. The top portion can include a keycap and a circuitry module coupled to the keycap. The keys may be capable of receive at least two distinct types of inputs and/or receiving at least one type of input and providing at least one type of output. Such output may include use of one or more light sources, displays, and/or haptic feedback devices.
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公开(公告)号：US10211008B2
公开(公告)日：2019-02-19
申请号：US15914780
申请日：2018-03-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： James J. Niu , Keith J. Hendren , Craig C. Leong , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. , Bruce E. Berg , John M. Brock
IPC: H01H13/14 , H01H23/12 , H01H3/02 , B32B37/24 , B32B43/00 , B32B38/10 , B32B38/14 , G06F3/02 , G06F3/023 , H01H13/705 , H01H11/00 , H01H13/10 , H01H13/46 , H01H3/12
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.
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公开(公告)号：US10061361B2
公开(公告)日：2018-08-28
申请号：US15156178
申请日：2016-05-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brett W. Degner , Euan Abraham , John M. Brock , Matthew P. Casebolt , Robert L. Coish , Laura M. DeForest , Michelle Goldberg , Bradley Joseph Hamel , Ron Hopkinson , Jim Hwang , Caitlin E. Kalinowski , Steven Keiper , Patrick Kessler , Eugene Kim , Chris Ligtenberg , Jay K. Osborn , John Raff , Nicholas A. Rundle , David J. Yeh
CPC classification number: G06F1/181 , F16B35/06 , F16B41/005 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1658 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/1684 , G06F1/187 , H05K5/0008 , H05K5/0217 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.
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公开(公告)号：US09779888B2
公开(公告)日：2017-10-03
申请号：US13723033
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 , Omar Sze Leung
IPC: H01H9/26 , H01H13/72 , H01H13/76 , H01H3/12 , H01H13/7065 , H01H13/88 , H03K17/98 , H01H13/02 , H01H13/703
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: An input device configured to communicate with a computing device includes at least one keycap, a support mechanism operably connected to the keycap and configured to move the keycap from a first position to a second position, a feature plate operably connected to the support mechanism, and a sensing member. The sensing member is configured to detect at least one of a change of position of the at least one keycap, a speed of the at least one keycap, an amount of force applied to the at least one keycap, or a location of a finger. The sensing member may be a capacitive sensor. In some embodiments, the input device may not include the support mechanism and the sensing member may be configured to detect the location of a finger regardless whether or not the keycap moves.
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公开(公告)号：US09772688B2
公开(公告)日：2017-09-26
申请号：US15045628
申请日：2016-02-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Dhaval Chandrakant Patel , Jonah A. Harley , Peteris K. Augenbergs , Derryk C. Davis , Scott J. McEuen , John M. Brock
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/0414 , G06F2203/04103 , G06F2203/04105 , H01F7/126 , H05K3/325 , H05K2201/10409
Abstract: A haptic feedback assembly includes interconnections for mechanically and electrically securing a haptic actuator in a track pad assembly so as to securely and efficiently provide haptic feedback to a user.
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