公开(公告)号：US09077093B1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14260090

申请日：2014-04-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Mathieu P. Roy ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Jean-Marc Gery ,  Vikas K. Sinha

IPC: H01R13/08 ,  H01R13/44 ,  H02K49/10 ,  H01R35/04

CPC classification number: H02K49/10 ,  H01R24/30 ,  H01R35/04 ,  H01R2103/00 ,  H02K49/106

Abstract: An electrical power adapter employs a magnetically coupled mechanism to retract and deploy prongs used to interface with an electrical receptacle. The magnetically coupled mechanism is linearly displaced by a user, converting the linear displacement to rotary motion, pivoting the retractable prongs between a deployed position and a retracted position. When the retractable prongs are in the deployed position the adapter may be mated with a receptacle and when in the retracted position the adapter has a reduced physical size.

Abstract translation: 电力适配器采用磁耦合机构来缩回和部署用于与电气插座接口的插脚。 磁耦合机构由使用者线性位移，将线性位移转换成旋转运动，在展开位置和缩回位置之间枢转可伸缩叉。 当可伸缩叉头处于展开位置时，适配器可与插座配合，并且当处于缩回位置时，适配器具有减小的物理尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US20150364882A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-17

申请号：US14484145

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Mathieu P. Roy ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Vikas K. Sinha ,  Daniel Coster

IPC: H01R24/68 ,  H01R13/434

CPC classification number: H01R24/68 ,  H01R13/434 ,  H01R24/30

Abstract: An electrical power adapter has first and second prongs that are retractable and deployable. When the prongs are in the deployed position the adapter may be mated with a receptacle and when in the retracted position the adapter has a reduced physical size. A linkage couples the first prong to the second prongs such that the first and second prongs retract and deploy simultaneously. An actuation mechanism causes the prongs to have a first detent in the deployed position and a second detent in the retracted position.

Abstract translation: 电力适配器具有可伸缩的第一和第二插脚。 当叉头处于展开位置时，适配器可以与插座配合，并且当处于缩回位置时，适配器具有减小的物理尺寸。 连接将第一插脚与第二插脚相连，使得第一和第二插脚同时缩回和展开。 致动机构使得叉头在展开位置具有第一棘爪并且在缩回位置具有第二棘爪。

公开(公告)号：US20240405472A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18413966

申请日：2024-01-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bahram Raad ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Mathieu P. Roy ,  Jose Del Carmen, Jr. ,  Michael J. Reis ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Long Le ,  Adam H. Herzog ,  Nikhil S. Pansare ,  Peter J. Cameron ,  Balal Khan

IPC: H01R13/502 ,  H01F17/06 ,  H01F27/28 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R31/06

Abstract: Power adapters and other electronic devices that are durable and can provide a large amount of power while having a small form factor. An example can provide a durable power adapter by providing a connector receptacle having a reinforced tongue. The tongue of the connector receptacle can be reinforced by having a center plate with one or more vertical portions that can be at least approximately at a right angle to a lateral portion of the center plate. This and other examples can provide a large amount of power while having a small form factor by providing a space efficient transformer having thermal dissipation components. This and other examples can provide a small form-factor by including a series of chokes formed as a module and including a variety of types of wires.

公开(公告)号：US11515679B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US17092022

申请日：2020-11-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew A. Lashinsky ,  Arun R. Varma ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Mathieu P. Roy ,  Balal Khan ,  Johnathan D. Simeroth

IPC: H01R31/06 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H01R12/72

Abstract: A power adapter for powering portable electronic devices is disclosed. The modifications and enhancements to the power adapter can reduce or eliminate the need for adhesives, flexible circuitry, and/or wiring. The power adapter includes multiple guide rails used to guide a circuit board (carrying components) to electrical springs. The electrical springs provide not only an electrical coupling, but also a mechanical coupling. As a result, wiring and/or adhesives is not required. Additionally, a cap is secured to the enclosure through melting part of the cap by, for example, ultrasonic welding without causing damage to the circuit board, as welding location(s) is/are in locations away from the electrical springs and other sensitive components. The power adapter further includes a connector connected to the circuit board. During assembly, the circuit board can pivot in three dimensions during assembly to align the connector with the cap.

公开(公告)号：US09331441B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14484145

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Mathieu P. Roy ,  Cesar Lozano Villarreal ,  Vikas K. Sinha ,  Daniel Coster

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R24/68 ,  H01R24/30 ,  H01R13/434

CPC classification number: H01R24/68 ,  H01R13/434 ,  H01R24/30

Abstract: An electrical power adapter has first and second prongs that are retractable and deployable. When the prongs are in the deployed position the adapter may be mated with a receptacle and when in the retracted position the adapter has a reduced physical size. A linkage couples the first prong to the second prongs such that the first and second prongs retract and deploy simultaneously. An actuation mechanism causes the prongs to have a first detent in the deployed position and a second detent in the retracted position.

Abstract translation: 电力适配器具有可伸缩的第一和第二插脚。 当叉头处于展开位置时，适配器可以与插座配合，并且当处于缩回位置时，适配器具有减小的物理尺寸。 连接将第一插脚与第二插脚相连，使得第一和第二插脚同时缩回和展开。 致动机构使得叉头在展开位置具有第一棘爪并且在缩回位置具有第二棘爪。