公开(公告)号：US20240213712A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

申请号：US18529169

申请日：2023-12-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen E. Yao ,  Joshua A. Mendoza ,  Varun K. Sanghvi ,  Josiah Clark ,  Hossein Nazari Alikorzani ,  James C. Wu ,  Daniel C. Wagman ,  Tatsuya Sano ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  Yufan Liao

IPC: H01R13/627 ,  G02B27/01 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H01R24/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/6273 ,  G02B27/0176 ,  H01R13/2492 ,  H01R13/6277 ,  H01R13/62977 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: An electronic device can include plug connectors and receptacle connectors for providing connections between components of the electronic device. A receptacle connector for an electronic device can include a cavity configured to receive a plug connector; a latch extending at least partially into the cavity; a spring coupled to the latch; and a lever arm coupled to the spring. The latch can be configured to transition between an engaged configuration and an un-engaged configuration. The latch can be configured to retain the plug connector in the cavity when the latch is in the engaged configuration. The spring can be configured to retain the latch in the engaged configuration. The lever arm can be configured to transition the latch to the un-engaged configuration in response to pressure from a tool.

公开(公告)号：US12040643B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-16

申请号：US17394626

申请日：2021-08-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Demetrios B. Karanikos ,  Varun K. Sanghvi

IPC: H01M10/46 ,  H01F7/06 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90

CPC classification number: H02J7/0044 ,  H01F7/06 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: Attachment devices that can secure a phone or other electronic device in place in a vehicle or other structure. One example can provide an attachment device that can include a stalk portion to attach to a surface or structure in a vehicle, such as a vent cover, dashboard, monitor, cup holder or other surface or structure. The attachment device can further include an attachment feature to provide for an attachment to the electronic device. Further examples can provide power for a phone or other electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US20240162651A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18377967

申请日：2023-10-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Darshan R. Kasar ,  Daniel C. Wagman ,  Joshua A. Mendoza ,  Christopher S. Graham ,  James C. Wu ,  Varun K. Sanghvi ,  Muhammad F. Hossain

IPC: H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/15

CPC classification number: H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/15

Abstract: A receptacle connector includes a receptacle housing, pin contacts, and a retainer. The receptacle housing has a convex wall portion, a concave wall portion, a first side wall portion that extends between the convex wall portion and the concave wall portion, and a second side wall portion that extends between the convex wall portion and the concave wall portion. The convex wall portion, the concave wall portion, the first side wall portion, and the second side wall portion at least partially define a cavity having an open end. The pin contacts are located in the cavity of the receptacle housing. The retainer has a first side latch and a second side latch that are configured to extend into the cavity in an engaged position and to move outward from the cavity to a disengaged position.

公开(公告)号：US20240291215A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18597790

申请日：2024-03-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Stephen E. Yao ,  Varun K. Sanghvi ,  Christopher K. Graham

IPC: H01R24/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/625 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H01R24/86

CPC classification number: H01R24/005 ,  G02B27/0176 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/625 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H01R24/86

Abstract: An electronic device can include an enclosure and a receptacle disposed on the enclosure. The receptacle can form a recess which interlocks or otherwise engages with a plug connector of a cable assembly. The plug connector can include a boot, a central protrusion coupled to the boot, and one or more flanges extending laterally from the central protrusion. The receptacle can include one more detents disposed within the recess. Each of the one or more detents can interlock with a respective flange of the central protrusion. The detents can be biased to extend into the recess by one or more biasing elements. Each of the detents can form an angled surface which interfaces with a respective flange to retain the plug connector within the receptacle.