公开(公告)号：US20160064719A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14832683

申请日：2015-08-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell ,  Charles W. Werley ,  Richard M. Mank ,  Xiaoyun Hu ,  Thai T. Ton ,  George V. Anastas ,  Vijayasekaran Boovaragavan

IPC: H01M2/22 ,  H01M2/34 ,  B23K26/22 ,  H01M10/42

CPC classification number: H01M2/22 ,  B23K26/22 ,  B23K26/323 ,  B23K2101/36 ,  B23K2101/38 ,  B23K2103/10 ,  B23K2103/18 ,  B23K2103/26 ,  H01M10/425

Abstract: A battery assembly includes a battery cell with leads extending from the battery and a circuit including a substrate and contacts that extend from the substrate. The leads are coupled to the contacts by mechanical or adhesive bonds located on sections of the contacts extending from the substrate. In various implementations, the circuit may include a variety of different components coupled to the substrate. Such components may be operable to perform a variety of functions such as regulating, monitoring, controlling, and/or otherwise managing the battery cell. Such components may include one or more battery management units, safety circuits, capacity gauges, and/or other components.

Abstract translation: 电池组件包括具有从电池延伸的引线的电池单元和包括基板和从基板延伸的触点的电路。 引线通过位于从基板延伸的触点的部分上的机械或粘合剂结合到触头。 在各种实现中，电路可以包括耦合到衬底的各种不同的组件。 这样的组件可以用于执行各种功能，例如调节，监视，控制和/或以其他方式管理电池单元。 这样的组件可以包括一个或多个电池管理单元，安全电路，容量计和/或其他组件。

公开(公告)号：US20130288492A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13657329

申请日：2012-10-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul J. Hack ,  Joshua Funamura ,  George V. Anastas ,  Zheng Gao ,  Gregory A. Springer ,  Erik James Shahoian

IPC: H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H01R12/7076 ,  G06F1/185 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H05K7/1402 ,  H05K7/1408 ,  H05K7/1409

Abstract: Sockets that provide easy access for users to change cards while allowing the use of thinner device enclosures. One example provides a socket having two positions. When the socket is in an open state, the card may be oriented in a direction substantially away from the main logic board. When the socket is in a closed state, the card moves such that it is oriented at least closer to being in parallel to the main logic board.

公开(公告)号：US20200220200A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-09

申请号：US16818017

申请日：2020-03-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher R. Pasma ,  Siddharth Mohapatra ,  George V. Anastas ,  Bookeun Oh ,  YooEup Hyung ,  Brian K. Shiu ,  Haran Balaram ,  Junhua Liu

IPC: H01M10/04 ,  H01M2/04 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/10

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve various battery can designs. In general, the battery can design includes two fitted surfaces oriented opposite each other and seam welded together to form an enclosure in which a battery stack is located. To form the enclosure, the two fitted surfaces are welded together along the large perimeter. Other swelling-resisting advantages may also be achieved utilizing the battery can design described herein including, but not limited to, the ability to modify one or more can wall thicknesses to control a pressure applied to the battery stack by the can, overall reduction in wall thickness of the can through the use of stronger materials for the can surfaces, additional supports structures included within the can design, and/or bossing or other localized thinning of surfaces of the can.

公开(公告)号：US20150311609A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14636061

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul J. Hack ,  Joshua Funamura ,  George V. Anastas ,  Zheng Gao ,  Gregory Springer ,  Erik James Shahoian

IPC: H01R12/70 ,  H01R13/641

CPC classification number: H01R12/7076 ,  G06F1/185 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H05K7/1402 ,  H05K7/1408 ,  H05K7/1409

Abstract: Sockets that provide easy access for users to change cards while allowing the use of thinner device enclosures. One example provides a socket having two positions. When the socket is in an open state, the card may be oriented in a direction substantially away from the main logic board. When the socket is in a closed state, the card moves such that it is oriented at least closer to being in parallel to the main logic board.

Abstract translation: 插座可方便用户更换卡片，同时允许使用更薄的设备外壳。 一个示例提供了具有两个位置的插座。 当插座处于打开状态时，卡可以沿着远离主逻辑板的方向定向。 当插座处于关闭状态时，卡移动使其至少更接近于与主逻辑板平行。

公开(公告)号：US20140272543A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14207080

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sheba Devan ,  Richard M. Mank ,  George V. Anastas ,  Jack B. Rector, III ,  Qingcheng Zeng ,  Shouwei Hao ,  Adnan N. Jafri

IPC: H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/0436 ,  H01M2/1646 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M10/049 ,  H01M10/0585 ,  H01M2002/0205 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the manufacture of a battery cell. The battery cell includes a first set of layers including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The separator may include a ceramic coating and a binder coating over the ceramic coating. During manufacturing of the battery cell, the layers are stacked, and the binder coating is used to laminate the first set of layers within the first sub-cell by applying at least one of pressure and temperature to the first set of layers. One or more fiducials are also disposed on each electrode from a set of electrodes for the battery cell and/or a fixture for the electrodes. The one or more fiducials may be used to align the electrodes during stacking of the set of electrodes.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及电池单元的制造。 电池单元包括第一组层，包括具有活性涂层的阴极，隔膜和具有活性涂层的阳极。 分离器可以包括陶瓷涂层和陶瓷涂层上的粘合剂涂层。 在制造电池单元期间，层叠层，并且粘合剂涂层用于通过将压力和温度中的至少一个施加到第一组层来将第一组层压在第一子电池内。 从用于电池单元的一组电极和/或电极的固定器也在每个电极上设置一个或多个基准。 在该组电极堆叠期间，可以使用一个或多个基准来对齐电极。

公开(公告)号：US20140272528A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14207018

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sheba Devan ,  Richard M. Mank ,  George V. Anastas ,  Jack B. Rector, III ,  Qingcheng Zeng ,  Shouwei Hao ,  Adnan N. Jafri

IPC: H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/0436 ,  H01M2/1646 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M10/049 ,  H01M10/0585 ,  H01M2002/0205 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the manufacture of a battery cell. The battery cell includes a first set of layers including a cathode with an active coating, a separator, and an anode with an active coating. The separator may include a ceramic coating and a binder coating over the ceramic coating. During manufacturing of the battery cell, the layers are stacked, and the binder coating is used to laminate the first set of layers within the first sub-cell by applying at least one of pressure and temperature to the first set of layers.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及电池单元的制造。 电池单元包括第一组层，包括具有活性涂层的阴极，隔膜和具有活性涂层的阳极。 分离器可以包括陶瓷涂层和陶瓷涂层上的粘合剂涂层。 在制造电池单元期间，层叠层，并且粘合剂涂层用于通过将压力和温度中的至少一个施加到第一组层来将第一组层压在第一子电池内。

公开(公告)号：US08727802B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13625637

申请日：2012-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George V. Anastas

IPC: H01R24/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/6691

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for generating a synthetic tactile sensation in a connector in an electronic device. In the described embodiments, a sensor is coupled to a receptacle for the connector and configured to sense a mating of the receptacle and a plug for the connector. An actuator is coupled to the receptacle, and a processing subsystem is coupled to the sensor and the actuator and configured to use the actuator to generate a synthetic tactile sensation based on information received from the sensor.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在电子设备中的连接器中产生合成触感的方法和装置。 在所描述的实施例中，传感器耦合到用于连接器的插座，并且被配置为感测插座的配合和用于连接器的插头。 致动器联接到插座，并且处理子系统耦合到传感器和致动器，并且被配置为使用致动器基于从传感器接收的信息来产生合成触觉。

公开(公告)号：US10211433B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-19

申请号：US14041921

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： George V. Anastas ,  Gregory A. Springer ,  Jack B. Rector, III ,  Joshua R. Funamura ,  Kenneth M. Silz

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M10/04

Abstract: In a first embodiment, a pre-formed pouch is provided that includes a plurality of walls joined in order to define an aperture. An assembly may be inserted into the aperture, which may then be sealed. Further, the pre-formed pouch may be fitted to the shape or dimensions of the assembly that will be inserted. In a second embodiment, an assembly may be covered in a plurality of layers of material, such as first layer of plastic, a layer of metal, and then a second layer of plastic. Each of the coverings may be formed by dipping the assembly in plastic or metal (or other material), molding layers around the assembly, coating the assembly in the layers, vapor depositing plastic or metal (or other material) onto the assembly, and/or a combination of these operations.

公开(公告)号：US20180013231A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15653451

申请日：2017-07-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John C. DiFonzo ,  George V. Anastas ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Brett William Degner ,  Christiaan A. Ligtenberg

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R43/26

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  H01R43/26 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Magnetic connectors that may be readily manufactured and provide a high landed force and labels for magnetic connectors that may protect magnets or magnetic elements in the connectors, provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and improve the magnetic performance of the connectors. In various examples, power and signal paths may be formed using contacts that are separate from magnets or magnetic elements, paths may be formed using magnets or magnetic elements, or paths may be formed using a combination of contacts and magnets and magnetic elements. The magnets may have various arrangements. One or more magnets may be used in conjunction with magnetic elements. The interface surface of these magnets and magnetic elements may have various contours, such as flat, spline, or involute.

公开(公告)号：US20170133792A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-11

申请号：US15254574

申请日：2016-09-01

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Charles W. Werley ,  George V. Anastas ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi ,  Robert D. Zupke ,  Scott Krueger ,  Todd K. Moyer ,  Zachary C. Rich ,  Jahan C. Minoo

IPC: H01R13/641 ,  H01R29/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/7038 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R2201/06

Abstract: Connector systems that may facilitate the insertion of connector inserts into connector receptacles, may eliminate the need for dedicated contacts to detect a connection, and may provide connector inserts that are rotatable even when the functions of the contacts on the connector inserts are not symmetrical.