公开(公告)号：US20130229764A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13851031

申请日：2013-03-26

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Daniel J. COSTER ,  Daniele G. De IULIIS ,  Chiew-Siang GOH ,  Douglas L. HEIRICH ,  Steven W. HOLMES ,  Jonathan P. IVE ,  Sung H. KIM ,  Ricardo A. MARIANO ,  Thomas J. MISAGE ,  Daniel J. RICCIO ,  Tang Y. TAN ,  Jeremy YAEKEL

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/183 ,  G06F1/181 ,  H05K5/0221 ,  Y10T292/0886 ,  Y10T292/089 ,  Y10T292/0891 ,  Y10T292/432

Abstract: Quick release couplings for releasably coupling components to the computer are disclosed. The quick release coupling mechanisms are generally configured to allow tool-less placement of the components relative to the computer. That is, the quick release coupling mechanisms are configured to perform their couplings without using conventional fasteners such as screws, bolts, etc. By eliminating use of fasteners, the components may be inserted and removed from the computer without using tools (e.g., tool-less). Furthermore, the quick release couplings are easy to maneuver thereby enabling quick and straightforward assembly and disassembly of the components to and from the computer (e.g., quick release). For example, the components may be inserted and removed by a simple pushing or pulling motion, and/or by a simple flick of a latch or handle.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于将组件可释放地耦合到计算机的快速释放联接器。 快速释放联接机构通常被配置为允许组件相对于计算机的无需工具的放置。 也就是说，快速释放联接机构被配置为在不使用诸如螺钉，螺栓等的常规紧固件的情况下执行其联接。通过消除紧固件的使用，可以将组件从计算机插入和移除，而不使用工具（例如， 减）。 此外，快速释放联轴器易于操纵，从而使组件能够快速和直接地组装和拆卸到计算机上（例如，快速释放）。 例如，可以通过简单的推动或拉动运动和/或通过闩锁或手柄的简单轻弹来插入和移除部件。

公开(公告)号：US20220128190A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-28

申请号：US17539902

申请日：2021-12-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sheng YANG ,  Eric W. WANG ,  Steven C. MICHALSKE ,  Olivia CHING ,  Clayton R. WOOSLEY ,  Samuel Wing Man YUEN ,  Paul Joseph HACK ,  Ricardo A. MARIANO ,  Chien Tsun CHEN ,  George TZIVISKOS ,  Charles A. SCHWALBACH

IPC: F16M11/12 ,  A47F7/024 ,  F16M11/04 ,  G08B13/14

Abstract: A product-display system for displaying and securing a retail product. The system may include a retainer having a retainer bracket and a retainer body coupled to the retainer bracket. A retaining cable may be coupled to the retainer body at an opening in the retainer body. A fastener that may be unfastened to release the product from the retainer may only be accessed through the opening of the retainer body such that when the retaining cable is coupled to the opening, no fasteners of the retainer may be visible or accessible. The system may also include a display stem for holding the retainer and product. The display stem may include a recess for receiving at least a portion of the retainer body. The retaining cable may extend through the display stem and may simultaneously transmit power and data to a displayed product. The retainer may be returned to and held on top of the display stem using a retaining cable. The retainer may be oriented on top of the display stem in one or more predetermined positions through the use of magnetic forces.

公开(公告)号：US20130286577A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13887172

申请日：2013-05-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chiew-Siang Goh ,  Houtan R. FARAHANI ,  Eric A. KNOPF ,  Ricardo A. MARIANO ,  Joseph B. MOAK ,  Matthew S. THEOBALD

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/20336 ,  B23C3/30 ,  B23C5/08 ,  B23C2220/36 ,  B26D3/14 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/185 ,  G06F1/187 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/203 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/869 ,  Y10T83/9391

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic (EM) shielding. This simplicity of design can accrue many advantages to the small form factor desktop computer besides those related to aesthetic look and feel. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.

Abstract translation: 描述了美观的小型台式计算机。 小型台式计算机可以由单件无缝外壳形成，在所述实施例中，由单个铝合金坯加工。 单件无缝外壳包括美观的脚部支撑件，其具有由RF透明材料形成的至少一部分，其提供用户对所选择的内部部件的访问以及提供电磁（EM）屏蔽。 除了与美学外观相关的设计外，这种简单的设计可以为小型台式电脑带来许多优点。 组装小型台式计算机可能需要更少的组件和更少的时间和精力，并且在单件外壳中不存在接缝可以提供良好的防止内部组件的环境污染以及EM屏蔽的保护。