公开(公告)号：US20170359913A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US15182205

申请日：2016-06-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Maegan K. SPENCER ,  Katherine E. TONG ,  Erik G. DE JONG

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/03

CPC classification number: H05K5/0217 ,  G04B39/02 ,  G04G21/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H05K5/0221 ,  H05K5/03

Abstract: An electronic device having an enclosure and a cover is disclosed. The cover may be secured with the enclosure by a sealing element, or gasket. In response to using the sealing element to secure the cover with the enclosure, the sealing element may elastically deform. The elastic deformation may cause portions of the sealing element to extend into undercut regions of the cover and of the enclosure to form a first locking feature and a second locking feature, respectively. The first locking feature and the second locking feature may combine to provide a retaining force that retains the cover with the enclosure. Also, the first locking feature and the second locking feature may also provide a counterforce to a force applied to the electronic device (for example, dropping the electronic device) that prevents the cover from becoming unsecured from the enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20250084282A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-13

申请号：US18637346

申请日：2024-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Erik G. DE JONG ,  Antonio F. HERRERA ,  Daniela M. DESCHAMPS ,  Yi Lin CHEN

IPC: C09J7/28 ,  G04G17/04 ,  H01M50/218 ,  H01M50/247

Abstract: An apparatus is designed to secure a component (e.g., battery) to a housing of an electronic device and to remove the power supply from the electronic device with minimal or no breaking. The apparatus may include an adhesive layer and a reinforcement layer (e.g., wire) that extends throughout the adhesive layer. When a force is applied to the adhesive layer, the reinforcement layer allows the adhesive layer to stretch and lengthen without breaking. The apparatus may further include an extension where the applied force can be initiated, and the reinforcement layer may extend into the extension. The reinforcement layer may also be used to sever the adhesive layer. For example, an applied force to the reinforcement layer can cut the adhesive layer. Alternatively, thermal energy may be applied to the reinforcement layer, causing the reinforcement layer to change shape and separate the adhesive layer.

公开(公告)号：US20150370376A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14766639

申请日：2014-02-06

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jonah A. HARLEY ,  Peter W. RICHARDS ,  Brian Q. HUPPI ,  Omar Sze LEUNG ,  Dhaval N. SHAH ,  Martin P. GRUNTHANER ,  Steven P. HOTELLING ,  Miguel C CHRISTOPHY ,  Vivek KATIYAR ,  Tang Yew TAN ,  Christopher J. BUTLER ,  Erik G. DE JONG ,  Ming SARTEE ,  Rui QIAO ,  Steven J. MARTISAUSKAS ,  Storrs T. HOEN ,  Richard Hung Minh DINH ,  Lee E. HOOTON ,  Ian A. SPRAGGS ,  Sawyer I. COHEN ,  David A. PAKULA

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A device configured to determine the location and magnitude of a touch on a surface of the device. The device includes a transparent touch sensor that is configured to detect a location of a touch on the transparent touch sensor. The device also includes a force-sensing structure disposed at the periphery of the transparent touch sensor. The force sensor includes an upper capacitive plate and a compressible element disposed on one side of the upper capacitive plate. The force sensor also includes a lower capacitive plate disposed on a side of the compressible element that is opposite the upper capacitive plate.

Abstract translation: 被配置为确定设备表面上的触摸的位置和大小的设备。 该设备包括被配置为检测透明触摸传感器上的触摸位置的透明触摸传感器。 该装置还包括设置在透明触摸传感器的周边处的力感测结构。 力传感器包括上电容板和设置在上电容板一侧的可压缩元件。 力传感器还包括设置在可压缩元件的与上电容板相对的一侧上的下电容板。