Features and manufacturing methods for a case for a portable electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10044395B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-07

    申请号:US15275262

    申请日:2016-09-23

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory unit for use with an electronic device is described. Accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a lip portion. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the lip portion is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein by an interference fit that exposes substantially all of a display portion of the consumer electronic product. The front flap can include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap pivotally couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. The front may include magnetic elements.

    Insert molded device housings for portable electronic devices
    2.
    发明授权
    Insert molded device housings for portable electronic devices 有权
    插入便携式电子设备的模制设备外壳

    公开(公告)号:US09374919B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-21

    申请号:US14078368

    申请日:2013-11-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Improved techniques for forming an electronic device housing in which an outer housing member can be assembled with one or more other housing members of the electronic device are disclosed. The one or more other housing members can together with a thin substrate layer (or thin substrate) form a frame to which the outer housing member can be secured. The thin substrate layer facilitates molding of the one or more other housing members adjacent to the outer housing member. In one embodiment, the outer housing member can be made of glass and the one or more other housing members can be made of a polymer, such as plastic. The substrate layer can, for example, be formed of a polymer or a metal. The resulting electronic device housing can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于形成电子设备外壳的改进技术,其中外壳构件可以与电子设备的一个或多个其它外壳构件组装。 一个或多个其它壳体构件可以与薄的衬底层(或薄衬底)一起形成框架,外壳构件可以固定到框架上。 薄的衬底层有助于模制与外部壳体构件相邻的一个或多个其它壳体构件。 在一个实施例中,外部壳体构件可以由玻璃制成,并且一个或多个其它壳体构件可以由诸如塑料的聚合物制成。 衬底层可以例如由聚合物或金属形成。 所得到的电子器件外壳可以是薄的,但足够坚固以适合用于诸如便携式电子设备的电子设备中。

    INSERT MOLDED DEVICE HOUSINGS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    4.
    发明申请
    INSERT MOLDED DEVICE HOUSINGS FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES 审中-公开
    为便携式电子设备插入模制设备外壳

    公开(公告)号:US20140071601A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-13

    申请号:US14078368

    申请日:2013-11-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Improved techniques for forming an electronic device housing in which an outer housing member can be assembled with one or more other housing members of the electronic device are disclosed. The one or more other housing members can together with a thin substrate layer (or thin substrate) form a frame to which the outer housing member can be secured. The thin substrate layer facilitates molding of the one or more other housing members adjacent to the outer housing member. In one embodiment, the outer housing member can be made of glass and the one or more other housing members can be made of a polymer, such as plastic. The substrate layer can, for example, be formed of a polymer or a metal. The resulting electronic device housing can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于形成电子设备外壳的改进技术,其中外壳构件可以与电子设备的一个或多个其它外壳构件组装。 一个或多个其它壳体构件可以与薄的衬底层(或薄衬底)一起形成框架,外壳构件可以固定到框架上。 薄的衬底层有助于模制与外部壳体构件相邻的一个或多个其它壳体构件。 在一个实施例中,外部壳体构件可以由玻璃制成,并且一个或多个其它壳体构件可以由诸如塑料的聚合物制成。 衬底层可以例如由聚合物或金属形成。 所得到的电子器件外壳可以是薄的,但足够坚固以适合用于诸如便携式电子设备的电子设备中。

    FEATURES AND MANUFACTURING METHODS FOR A CASE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    6.
    发明申请
    FEATURES AND MANUFACTURING METHODS FOR A CASE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE 有权
    用于便携式电子设备的特征和制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150065208A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-05

    申请号:US14258951

    申请日:2014-04-22

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory unit for use with an electronic device is described. Accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a lip portion. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the lip portion is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein by an interference fit that exposes substantially all of a display portion of the consumer electronic product. The front flap can include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap pivotally couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. The front may include magnetic elements.

    Abstract translation: 描述了与电子设备一起使用的附件单元。 附件单元包括前挡板和后盖。 后盖包括限定腔室和唇部的凹部。 腔室被配置为接收消费电子设备,并且唇部构造成通过干涉配合将消费者电子设备保持在其中,从而暴露消费者电子产品的显示部分。 前挡板可以包括由其间具有折叠区域的面板形成的段,其允许前挡板折叠。 此外,前翼片的端部区域将前翼片枢转地连接到后盖,使得前翼片可以在打开和关闭构造之间移动。 前部可以包括磁性元件。

    Features and manufacturing methods for a case for a portable electronic device
    8.
    发明授权
    Features and manufacturing methods for a case for a portable electronic device 有权
    用于便携式电子设备的壳体的特征和制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US09485338B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-11-01

    申请号:US14258951

    申请日:2014-04-22

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory unit for use with an electronic device is described. Accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a lip portion. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the lip portion is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein by an interference fit that exposes substantially all of a display portion of the consumer electronic product. The front flap can include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap pivotally couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations. The front may include magnetic elements.

    Abstract translation: 描述了与电子设备一起使用的附件单元。 附件单元包括前挡板和后盖。 后盖包括限定腔室和唇部的凹部。 腔室被配置为接收消费电子设备,并且唇部构造成通过干涉配合将消费者电子设备保持在其中,从而暴露消费者电子产品的显示部分。 前挡板可以包括由其间具有折叠区域的面板形成的段,其允许前挡板折叠。 此外,前翼片的端部区域将前翼片枢转地连接到后盖,使得前翼片可以在打开和关闭构造之间移动。 前部可以包括磁性元件。

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