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公开(公告)号:US20240329691A1
公开(公告)日:2024-10-03
申请号:US18434719
申请日:2024-02-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Kevin M. Robinson , Christoph M. Pistor , Mehrdad Hooshmand , Simon J. Trivett , Bradley J. Hamel , Kristopher P. Laurent , David H. Narajowski , Stephen V. Jayanathan , Laura M. DeForest
CPC classification number: G06F1/1654 , F16M11/10 , F16M11/2021 , G06F1/166 , H05K5/0226 , F16M2200/024 , F16M2200/041 , G06F1/1607 , G06F1/1681 , H05K5/0221
Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.
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公开(公告)号:US20210152941A1
公开(公告)日:2021-05-20
申请号:US17158810
申请日:2021-01-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Michael E. Leclerc , David H. Narajowski , Kristopher P. Laurent , William K. Smith , Christopher J. Stringer , Daniele de Iuliis , Markus Diebel , Sung-Ho Tan
Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.
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公开(公告)号:US20190230427A1
公开(公告)日:2019-07-25
申请号:US16335846
申请日:2017-09-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Christopher J. Stringer , Daniel R. Bloom , Michael E. Leclerc , David H. Narajowski , Kristopher P. Laurent , Daniele de Iuliis , Markus Diebel , Sung-Ho Tan
IPC: H04R1/10
Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.
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公开(公告)号:US12000524B2
公开(公告)日:2024-06-04
申请号:US17804521
申请日:2022-05-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Michael E. Leclerc , Brett W. Degner , Danny L. McBroom , David H. Narajowski , Denis H. Endisch , Kristopher P. Laurent , Simon J. Trivett
CPC classification number: F16M11/045 , F16M11/046 , F16M11/08 , F16M2200/066
Abstract: A display stand has two spaced apart legs connected by a horizontal support bar that is attachable to multiple displays. Carriage assemblies allow the stand to adjust the vertical position of the displays, shuttles and rails allow the stand to adjust the horizontal positions of the displays, and a central joint on the support bar allows the stand to adjust the angle between the displays. The carriage assemblies can convert rotational movement of adjustment handles into vertical movement of the support bar that is synchronized at both legs whether the support bar is in a straight or angled configuration. Wheels on the shuttles can provide smooth, consistent contact with rails in the support bar despite changes in the nominal dimensions of the rails. The display stand provides improved smoothness, rigidity, and comfort for the user to support and use multiple displays on a single stand.
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公开(公告)号:US11477575B2
公开(公告)日:2022-10-18
申请号:US17158810
申请日:2021-01-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Michael E. Leclerc , David H. Narajowski , Kristopher P. Laurent , William K. Smith , Christopher J. Stringer , Daniele de Iuliis , Markus Diebel , Sung-Ho Tan
Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.
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公开(公告)号:US20220290797A1
公开(公告)日:2022-09-15
申请号:US17664554
申请日:2022-05-23
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Kristopher P. Laurent , Bradley J. Hamel , Brett W. Degner , David H. Narajowski , Hao Zhu , Lauren M. Farrell , Sunita Venkatesh , Peter N. Jeziorek , Edward T. Sweet , David A. Jungquist , Karen Y. Cheng , Xiang Zhang , Danny L. McBroom , Michael D. McBroom , Laura M. DeForest
Abstract: Display assemblies for supporting displays on stands or support arms have mount portions to removably attach to the displays using magnetic assemblies and latches. The magnetic assemblies and latches can improve user experience and allow the display to be installed on a support arm from the viewing side of the display and without having to see or reach behind the display. Magnetic structures can center a mount portion of the support arm and a recess of the display and can attract them to each other. Laterally-extending latches can ensure the display is not inadvertently removed. Locking mechanisms can prevent the display from being rotated to a portrait orientation when sufficient space around the display and the necessary user intent is not provided.
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公开(公告)号:US11378225B2
公开(公告)日:2022-07-05
申请号:US16563252
申请日:2019-09-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Kristopher P. Laurent , Bradley J. Hamel , Brett W. Degner , David H. Narajowski , Hao Zhu , Lauren M. Farrell , Sunita Venkatesh , Peter N. Jeziorek , Edward T. Sweet , David A. Jungquist , Karen Y. Cheng , Xiang Zhang , Danny L. McBroom , Michael D. McBroom , Laura M. DeForest
IPC: F16M11/04 , G06F1/16 , F16M11/10 , H05K5/02 , H05K5/00 , F16M11/06 , F16M11/12 , F16M11/08 , F16M11/20
Abstract: Display assemblies for supporting displays on stands or support arms have mount portions to removably attach to the displays using magnetic assemblies and latches. The magnetic assemblies and latches can improve user experience and allow the display to be installed on a support arm from the viewing side of the display and without having to see or reach behind the display. Magnetic structures can center a mount portion of the support arm and a recess of the display and can attract them to each other. Laterally-extending latches can ensure the display is not inadvertently removed. Locking mechanisms can prevent the display from being rotated to a portrait orientation when sufficient space around the display and the necessary user intent is not provided.
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公开(公告)号:US11371644B2
公开(公告)日:2022-06-28
申请号:US16572410
申请日:2019-09-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Michael E. Leclerc , Brett W. Degner , Danny L. McBroom , David H. Narajowski , Denis H. Endisch , Kristopher P. Laurent , Simon J. Trivett
Abstract: A display stand has two spaced apart legs connected by a horizontal support bar that is attachable to multiple displays. Carriage assemblies allow the stand to adjust the vertical position of the displays, shuttles and rails allow the stand to adjust the horizontal positions of the displays, and a central joint on the support bar allows the stand to adjust the angle between the displays. The carriage assemblies can convert rotational movement of adjustment handles into vertical movement of the support bar that is synchronized at both legs whether the support bar is in a straight or angled configuration. Wheels on the shuttles can provide smooth, consistent contact with rails in the support bar despite changes in the nominal dimensions of the rails. The display stand provides improved smoothness, rigidity, and comfort for the user to support and use multiple displays on a single stand.
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公开(公告)号:US11102567B2
公开(公告)日:2021-08-24
申请号:US16362399
申请日:2019-03-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Michael E. Leclerc , Brett W. Degner , David H. Narajowski , Kristopher P. Laurent , Daniel R. Bloom , Daniele de Iuliis , Christopher J. Stringer , Sung-Ho Tan , Markus Diebel
Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.
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公开(公告)号:US20210029436A1
公开(公告)日:2021-01-28
申请号:US17071819
申请日:2020-10-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett W. Degner , Christopher J. Stringer , Daniel R. Bloom , Michael E. Leclerc , David H. Narajowski , Kristopher P. Laurent , Daniele de luliis , Markus Diebel , Sung-Ho Tan
Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that reduce the size of headphones and allow for small form-factor storage configurations are discussed. User convenience features that include synchronizing earpiece stem positions and automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.
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