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。