公开(公告)号：US08804355B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US13833421

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Erik A. Uttermann ,  John Raff ,  Piotr S. Trzaskos

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H02G15/007

CPC classification number: H02G15/007 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/74

Abstract: Brackets may be mated with or coupled to an opening of an electronic device enclosure or housing for receiving plug connectors to reinforce the receptacle connector and/or device housing and potentially reduce damage/breakage. For example, a bracket can have a front face with a curvature. A back face of the bracket can include a first opening that communicates with a cavity. The cavity can be defined at least in part by upper and lower opposing inner surfaces, the lower inner surface including a portion that extends parallel to a portion of the bracket front face. The bracket can also include a hollow protrusion extending from the bracket front face in a front direction. The hollow protrusion can include an opening that communicates with the opening of the back face and extends through the hollow protrusion. Methods for manufacturing the connector bracket are also provided.

Abstract translation: 托架可以与电子设备外壳或外壳的开口配合或联接，用于接收插头连接器以加强插座连接器和/或设备外壳并且潜在地减少损坏/破损。 例如，支架可以具有曲率的前表面。 支架的后表面可以包括与空腔连通的第一开口。 空腔可以至少部分地由上下相对的内表面限定，下内表面包括平行于支架前表面的一部分延伸的部分。 支架还可以包括从支架前面沿正面方向延伸的中空突起。 中空突起可以包括与后表面的开口连通且延伸穿过中空突起的开口。 还提供了制造连接器支架的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140112730A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US13910025

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Piotr S. Trzaskos ,  Brian K. Copeland ,  Nathaniel H. Henderson

IPC: B23C5/14 ,  B23C3/12 ,  B23C3/16

CPC classification number: B23C5/14 ,  B23C3/12 ,  B23C2220/48 ,  B23P13/02 ,  Y10T407/19 ,  Y10T409/300896 ,  Y10T409/303808

Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to device housings and more particularly to methods for blending multiple surfaces of a device housing during a machining process. A method is disclosed that prevents the formation of steps and allows for a smooth transition between flat and curved surfaces by using a profile cutter with an obtuse angle. The profile cutter can extend into the area in which the flat surface is desired while angling upwards and away from the part. This angle can ensure that the boundary between the flat surfaces and curved surfaces forms a shallow peak rather than a step. A shallow peak can be relatively easier to blend during a polishing operation than a step. As a result, the boundaries between surfaces can be hidden from the user of the device and the manufacturing process can be more efficient.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例大体上涉及装置壳体，更具体地涉及用于在加工过程中混合装置壳体的多个表面的方法。 公开了一种通过使用具有钝角的轮廓切割器来防止形成台阶并允许平坦和弯曲表面之间的平滑过渡的方法。 型材切割器可以向上并远离该部件延伸到期望平坦表面的区域中。 该角度可以确保平坦表面和曲面之间的边界形成浅峰而不是台阶。 在抛光操作期间，浅峰可以比步骤相对容易地混合。 结果，表面之间的边界可以从设备的用户隐藏起来，并且制造过程可以更有效率。

公开(公告)号：US20150008031A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US14318345

申请日：2014-06-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Erik A. Uttermann ,  John Raff ,  Piotr S. Trzaskos

IPC: H02G15/007

CPC classification number: H02G15/007 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/74

Abstract: Brackets may be mated with or coupled to an opening of an electronic device enclosure or housing for receiving plug connectors to reinforce the receptacle connector and/or device housing and potentially reduce damage/breakage. For example, a bracket can have a front face with a curvature. A back face of the bracket can include a first opening that communicates with a cavity. The cavity can be defined at least in part by upper and lower opposing inner surfaces, the lower inner surface including a portion that extends parallel to a portion of the bracket front face. The bracket can also include a hollow protrusion extending from the bracket front face in a front direction. The hollow protrusion can include an opening that communicates with the opening of the back face and extends through the hollow protrusion. Methods for manufacturing the connector bracket are also provided.

Abstract translation: 托架可以与电子设备外壳或外壳的开口配合或联接，用于接收插头连接器以加强插座连接器和/或设备外壳并且潜在地减少损坏/破损。 例如，支架可以具有曲率的前表面。 支架的后表面可以包括与空腔连通的第一开口。 空腔可以至少部分地由上下相对的内表面限定，下内表面包括平行于支架前表面的一部分延伸的部分。 支架还可以包括从支架前面沿正面方向延伸的中空突起。 中空突起可以包括与后表面的开口连通且延伸穿过中空突起的开口。 还提供了制造连接器支架的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140092571A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13631597

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Piotr S. Trzaskos ,  Simon Kao

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  H05K13/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1658 ,  G06K13/0806 ,  H04M1/026 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Systems and methods for ejecting removable entities from electronic devices are provided. A removable entity ejection system may include a driver that may be controllable by software (e.g., via a control unit that may be configured to send electrical signals to the driver). The driver may include a driving component that may apply a force directly, or indirectly, to one or more removable entities to eject the one or more removable entities from an electronic device. When the force is applied indirectly, one or more interfacing components may receive the applied force and may transfer the received force to the one or more removable entities to cause ejection thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从电子设备排出可移除实体的系统和方法。 可拆卸实体弹出系统可以包括可以由软件控制的驱动器（例如，经由可被配置为向驾驶员发送电信号的控制单元）。 驱动器可以包括驱动部件，其可以直接或间接地施加力到一个或多个可移动实体以从电子设备弹出一个或多个可移动实体。 当间接施加力时，一个或多个接口部件可以接收所施加的力并且可以将接收的力传递到一个或多个可移除实体以使其弹出。

公开(公告)号：US20140069714A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13833421

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Erik A. Uttermann ,  John Raff ,  Piotr S. Trzaskos

IPC: H02G15/007

CPC classification number: H02G15/007 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/74

Abstract: Brackets may be mated with or coupled to an opening of an electronic device enclosure or housing for receiving plug connectors to reinforce the receptacle connector and/or device housing and potentially reduce damage/breakage. For example, a bracket can have a front face with a curvature. A back face of the bracket can include a first opening that communicates with a cavity. The cavity can be defined at least in part by upper and lower opposing inner surfaces, the lower inner surface including a portion that extends parallel to a portion of the bracket front face. The bracket can also include a hollow protrusion extending from the bracket front face in a front direction. The hollow protrusion can include an opening that communicates with the opening of the back face and extends through the hollow protrusion. Methods for manufacturing the connector bracket are also provided.

Abstract translation: 托架可以与电子设备外壳或外壳的开口配合或联接，用于接收插头连接器以加强插座连接器和/或设备外壳并且潜在地减少损坏/破损。 例如，支架可以具有曲率的前表面。 支架的后表面可以包括与空腔连通的第一开口。 空腔可以至少部分地由上下相对的内表面限定，下内表面包括平行于支架前表面的一部分延伸的部分。 支架还可以包括从支架前面沿正面方向延伸的中空突起。 中空突起可以包括与后表面的开口连通且延伸穿过中空突起的开口。 还提供了制造连接器支架的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09099856B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US14318345

申请日：2014-06-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Erik A. Uttermann ,  John Raff ,  Piotr S. Trzaskos

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H02G15/007 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/74

CPC classification number: H02G15/007 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/74

Abstract: Brackets may be mated with or coupled to an opening of an electronic device enclosure or housing for receiving plug connectors to reinforce the receptacle connector and/or device housing and potentially reduce damage/breakage. For example, a bracket can have a front face with a curvature. A back face of the bracket can include a first opening that communicates with a cavity. The cavity can be defined at least in part by upper and lower opposing inner surfaces, the lower inner surface including a portion that extends parallel to a portion of the bracket front face. The bracket can also include a hollow protrusion extending from the bracket front face in a front direction. The hollow protrusion can include an opening that communicates with the opening of the back face and extends through the hollow protrusion. Methods for manufacturing the connector bracket are also provided.

Abstract translation: 托架可以与电子设备外壳或外壳的开口配合或联接，用于接收插头连接器以加强插座连接器和/或设备外壳并且潜在地减少损坏/破损。 例如，支架可以具有曲率的前表面。 支架的后表面可以包括与空腔连通的第一开口。 空腔可以至少部分地由上下相对的内表面限定，下内表面包括平行于支架前表面的一部分延伸的部分。 支架还可以包括从支架前面沿正面方向延伸的中空突起。 中空突起可以包括与后表面的开口连通且延伸穿过中空突起的开口。 还提供了制造连接器支架的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09013888B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13631597

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Piotr S. Trzaskos ,  Simon Kao

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  G06K13/08 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1658 ,  G06K13/0806 ,  H04M1/026 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Systems and methods for ejecting removable entities from electronic devices are provided. A removable entity ejection system may include a driver that may be controllable by software (e.g., via a control unit that may be configured to send electrical signals to the driver). The driver may include a driving component that may apply a force directly, or indirectly, to one or more removable entities to eject the one or more removable entities from an electronic device. When the force is applied indirectly, one or more interfacing components may receive the applied force and may transfer the received force to the one or more removable entities to cause ejection thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从电子设备排出可移除实体的系统和方法。 可拆卸实体弹出系统可以包括可以由软件控制的驱动器（例如，经由可被配置为向驾驶员发送电信号的控制单元）。 驱动器可以包括驱动部件，其可以直接或间接地施加力到一个或多个可移动实体以从电子设备弹出一个或多个可移动实体。 当间接施加力时，一个或多个接口部件可以接收所施加的力并且可以将接收的力传递到一个或多个可移除实体以使其弹出。