公开(公告)号：US20190109421A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-11

申请号：US16180945

申请日：2018-11-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: H01R24/60 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/74 ,  H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/03

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：US09660376B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14714348

申请日：2015-05-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Joshua J. Pong ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  John DiFonzo ,  Dave Narajowski ,  Greg Springer ,  Eric Monsef ,  Min Chul Kim

IPC: H01R13/60 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R43/048 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R13/508 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/6471

CPC classification number: H01R13/582 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/508 ,  H01R13/5808 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R43/048 ,  H01R43/205 ,  Y10T29/49204 ,  Y10T29/4922

Abstract: A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.

公开(公告)号：US10122132B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

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: H01R13/648 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H01R107/00

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：US20150357751A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14714348

申请日：2015-05-18

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Zheng Gao ,  Josh Pong ,  Chris Litenberg ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  John DiFonzo ,  Dave Narajowski ,  Greg Springer ,  Eric Monsef ,  Min Chul Kim

IPC: H01R13/58 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R43/048 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/66

CPC classification number: H01R13/582 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/508 ,  H01R13/5808 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R43/048 ,  H01R43/205 ,  Y10T29/49204 ,  Y10T29/4922

Abstract: A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.

Abstract translation: 一种磁连接器系统，其具有耐用且可靠的结构，并且在保持足够的保持强度的同时降低了高度。 连接器插入件可以利用压接件来压接电缆的编织物。 压接片可以固定在插入件中的吸引板和板上以获得机械可靠性。 保持夹可用于将壳固定到吸引板。 连接器插座可以采用导磁标签来提高保持强度。

公开(公告)号：US20150079848A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

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: H01R24/60 ,  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.

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。

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：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。