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公开(公告)号：US10796863B2
公开(公告)日：2020-10-06
申请号：US14826590
申请日：2015-08-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Christopher J. Stringer , Daniel J. Coster , Benjamin A. Shaffer , Benjamin A. Cousins , Melody Kuna , Sean S. Corbin , John M. Brock , Robert S. Murphy , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr.
IPC: H01H13/86 , H01H13/704 , H01H13/7065 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/88 , G06F1/16 , G06F3/02
Abstract: An input device, such as a keyboard, includes one or more keys that each includes a keycap operable to move within an aperture of a frame to activate a switch and fabric disposed over the frame and keycap. A first region of the fabric is bonded to the keycap and a second region of the fabric is bonded to the frame. The first region may be an embossed region and the second region may be an unembossed region. The fabric may dampen sound from within the keyboard, such as noise related to movement of the keycap, activation of the switch, and so on. The fabric may also form a barrier that restricts passage of contaminants into the aperture and/or other portions of the input device.
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公开(公告)号：US10699856B2
公开(公告)日：2020-06-30
申请号：US16275160
申请日：2019-02-13
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：US10088937B2
公开(公告)日：2018-10-02
申请号：US14398720
申请日：2013-03-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Storrs T. Hoen , Peteris K. Augenbergs , John M. Brock , Jonah A. Harley , Sam Rhea Sarcia
IPC: G06F3/041 , G01L1/22 , H05K13/00 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/044
Abstract: A method is provided for fabricating a bending beam sensor coupled to a touch input device. The method includes providing a bending beam. The method also includes placing a first strain gauge and a second strain gauge on a surface of the beam near a first end of the beam, and aligning the first strain gauge and the second strain gauge with the beam along an axis. The first end is attached to a base. The method further includes coupling the first strain gauge and the second strain gauge to a plate of the touch input device and electrically connecting the first strain gauge and the second strain gauge such that a differential signal is obtained from the first strain gauge and the second strain gauge when a load is applied on the plate of the touch input device.
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公开(公告)号：US10051724B1
公开(公告)日：2018-08-14
申请号：US14610872
申请日：2015-01-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Derryk C. Davis , John M. Brock , Peteris K. Augenbergs
Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus that provides structural support and an electrical ground for components of an electronic device. Specifically, one or more embodiments of the present disclosure provide a semi-rigid member having at least one screw boss. An electronic component is coupled to the semi-rigid member. In embodiments, the electronic component is coupled to the semi-rigid member using the at least one screw boss. As a separate component, the semi-rigid member is configured to provide an electrical ground for the electronic component and also provides structural support for the electronic component.
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公开(公告)号：US20160343523A1
公开(公告)日：2016-11-24
申请号：US15230740
申请日：2016-08-08
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：US09502193B2
公开(公告)日：2016-11-22
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
IPC: H01H23/12 , H01H3/02 , B32B37/24 , B32B43/00 , B32B38/10 , B32B38/14 , G06F3/02 , G06F3/023 , H01H13/705 , H01H3/12
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：US20160203710A1
公开(公告)日：2016-07-14
申请号：US14913916
申请日：2014-08-22
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor： Jeremy D. Bataillou , Keith J. Hendren , Nicholaus Lubinski , Ryan P. Brooks , John M. Brock , Wayne W. Huang
IPC: G08C19/28
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.
Abstract translation: 遥控装置包括壳体和上部元件。 上部元件的上表面可以被分隔成包括不同的摩擦接合表面。 可以使用至少一个摩擦接合的表面作为接收诸如触摸或力输入的用户输入的输入表面。 诸如力感测开关的输入装置可以定位在壳体中并且用于确定施加到输入表面的力的量。 第二表面下方的上部元件的底部表面可以以允许输入表面基于所施加的力弯曲的方式固定到壳体。
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公开(公告)号：US20160189890A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-30
申请号：US14867712
申请日：2015-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Craig C. Leong , Bradford J. Zercoe , Thai Quoc La , Nicholas I Reid , Keith J. Hendren , John M. Brock , Matthew W. Blum
CPC classification number: H01H13/06 , G06F1/1662 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/023 , H01H13/04 , H01H13/70 , H01H13/7006 , H01H13/79 , H01H13/80 , H01H13/803 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/86 , H01H2203/004 , H01H2203/038 , H01H2203/056 , H01H2205/016 , H01H2205/024 , H01H2207/04 , H01H2211/028 , H01H2213/01 , H01H2213/016 , H01H2215/038 , H01H2219/036 , H01H2219/052 , H01H2219/06 , H01H2219/062 , H01H2221/076 , H01H2227/026 , H01H2229/046 , H01H2239/004 , H01L33/50
Abstract: A venting system for a keyboard assembly is disclosed. A keyboard assembly including a printed circuit board defining a set of apertures, and a group of switch housings coupled to the printed circuit board. Each switch housing of the group of switch housings may define a switch opening positioned above one of the set of apertures of the printed circuit board. The keyboard assembly may also include a shield defining at least one channel of a venting system formed below the printed circuit board. The at least one channel may be in fluid communication with at least one aperture, and at least one of the switch openings positioned above the at least one aperture.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于键盘组件的排气系统。 包括限定一组孔的印刷电路板的键盘组件和联接到印刷电路板的一组开关壳体。 开关壳体组的每个开关壳体可以限定位于印刷电路板的一组孔中的开关开口。 键盘组件还可以包括限定形成在印刷电路板下方的排气系统的至少一个通道的屏蔽件。 至少一个通道可以与至少一个孔流体连通，并且至少一个开关开口定位在至少一个孔的上方。
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公开(公告)号：US20160172129A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-16
申请号：US14867598
申请日：2015-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Bradford J. Zercoe , Craig C. Leong , James J. Niu , John M. Brock , Keith J. Hendren
CPC classification number: H01H13/06 , G06F1/1662 , G06F3/0202 , H01H3/125 , H01H13/023 , H01H13/04 , H01H13/70 , H01H13/7006 , H01H13/79 , H01H13/80 , H01H13/803 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/86 , H01H2203/004 , H01H2203/038 , H01H2203/056 , H01H2205/016 , H01H2205/024 , H01H2207/04 , H01H2211/028 , H01H2213/01 , H01H2213/016 , H01H2215/038 , H01H2219/036 , H01H2219/052 , H01H2219/06 , H01H2219/062 , H01H2221/076 , H01H2227/026 , H01H2229/046 , H01H2239/004 , H01L33/50
Abstract: A dome switch utilized in a keyboard assembly is disclosed. The keyboard assembly may include a printed circuit board having a first electrical connector formed in the printed circuit board, and a second electrical connector formed in the printed circuit board adjacent the first electrical connector. The keyboard assembly may also include an inner contact component contacting the second electrical connector of the printed circuit board. The inner contact component may be in electrical communication with the second electrical connector of the printed circuit board. Additionally, the keyboard assembly can include a dome switch surrounding the inner contact component. The dome switch may contact and may be in electrical communication with the first electrical connector of the printed circuit board.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于键盘组件的圆顶开关。 键盘组件可以包括具有形成在印刷电路板中的第一电连接器的印刷电路板，以及形成在印刷电路板中与第一电连接器相邻的第二电连接器。 键盘组件还可以包括接触印刷电路板的第二电连接器的内接触部件。 内部接触部件可以与印刷电路板的第二电连接器电连通。 另外，键盘组件可以包括围绕内部接触部件的圆顶开关。 圆顶开关可接触并可与印刷电路板的第一电连接器电连通。
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公开(公告)号：US11862688B2
公开(公告)日：2024-01-02
申请号：US17387093
申请日：2021-07-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ashish K. Sahoo , Brandon Pierquet , Derryk C. Davis , Javier Ruiz , John M. Brock
IPC: H01L23/14 , H01L29/20 , H01L23/31 , H01L23/36 , H01L23/522 , H01L23/532 , H01L27/088
CPC classification number: H01L29/2003 , H01L23/14 , H01L23/31 , H01L23/36 , H01L23/5226 , H01L23/53228 , H01L27/088
Abstract: Integrated power modules according to the present technology may include a printed circuit board characterized by a first surface and a second surface. The integrated power modules may include one or more surface-mounted components coupled with the first surface of the printed circuit board. The integrated power modules may include a heat-transfer substrate. The integrated power modules may include one or more gallium nitride transistors coupled between and soldered to each of the second surface of the printed circuit board and the heat-transfer substrate. The integrated power modules may include one or more spacers coupled between and soldered to each of the printed circuit board and the heat-transfer substrate.
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