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公开(公告)号:US20170285781A1
公开(公告)日:2017-10-05
申请号:US15477409
申请日:2017-04-03
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett William Degner , Patrick Kessler , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Bartley K. Andre , Matthew P. Casebolt
CPC classification number: G06F3/041 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/042 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04105 , H01H25/041
Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the ovable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g, button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.
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公开(公告)号:USD768134S1
公开(公告)日:2016-10-04
申请号:US29473671
申请日:2013-11-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Designer: Bartley K. Andre , John M. Brock , Matthew Phillip Casebolt , Brett William Degner , Ron Alan Hopkinson , Eugene Kim , Chris Ligtenberg , John Raff , David Yeh
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公开(公告)号:US20180013231A1
公开(公告)日:2018-01-11
申请号:US15653451
申请日:2017-07-18
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: John C. DiFonzo , George V. Anastas , David H. Narajowski , Bradley J. Hamel , Brett William Degner , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg
CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 , H01R43/26 , Y10T29/49117
Abstract: Magnetic connectors that may be readily manufactured and provide a high landed force and labels for magnetic connectors that may protect magnets or magnetic elements in the connectors, provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and improve the magnetic performance of the connectors. In various examples, power and signal paths may be formed using contacts that are separate from magnets or magnetic elements, paths may be formed using magnets or magnetic elements, or paths may be formed using a combination of contacts and magnets and magnetic elements. The magnets may have various arrangements. One or more magnets may be used in conjunction with magnetic elements. The interface surface of these magnets and magnetic elements may have various contours, such as flat, spline, or involute.
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公开(公告)号:US09612674B2
公开(公告)日:2017-04-04
申请号:US14660800
申请日:2015-03-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett William Degner , Patrick Kessler , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. , Bartley K. Andre , Matthew P. Casebolt
CPC classification number: G06F3/041 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/042 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04105 , H01H25/041
Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.
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公开(公告)号:US20150193038A1
公开(公告)日:2015-07-09
申请号:US14660800
申请日:2015-03-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett William Degner , Patrick Kessler , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Bartley K. Andre , Matthew P. Casebolt
IPC: G06F3/041
CPC classification number: G06F3/041 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/042 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04105 , H01H25/041
Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入装置。 输入装置包括能够检测靠近物体的可移动触敏轨迹板,以产生跟踪控制信号。 输入装置还包括移动指示器,其能够检测可移动轨迹板的移动,以便产生一个或多个其他控制信号(例如,按钮信号)。 控制信号可用于在可操作地耦合到输入设备的电子设备中执行动作。
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公开(公告)号:US20210119296A1
公开(公告)日:2021-04-22
申请号:US16890201
申请日:2020-06-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Ron Alan Hopkinson , Brett William Degner , Robert Sean Murphy , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Matthew P. Casebolt , Peter M. Arnold , Eric A. Knopf
IPC: H01M50/209 , H01M10/44 , H01M10/48
Abstract: A portable electronic device is described. This portable electronic device includes an external housing with a cavity defined by an edge. A keyboard, having a front surface and a back surface, is disposed in the cavity with the front surface facing the external housing. Moreover, a tray is disposed over the back surface of the keyboard, and is mechanically coupled to the external housing adjacent to the edge. Furthermore, battery cells are mechanically coupled to an opposite side of the tray from the back surface of the keyboard. The tray may allow the battery cells to be removed from the portable electronic device without damaging the keyboard. In addition, the tray may increase the compression strength and/or the bending strength of the portable electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US09007760B2
公开(公告)日:2015-04-14
申请号:US13909930
申请日:2013-06-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Brett William Degner , John M. Brock , Bradley Joseph Hamel
CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 , E05D11/0081 , E05D11/082 , E05Y2800/00 , E05Y2900/606 , G06F1/1683 , G06F1/203 , G06F2200/203 , Y10T16/54 , Y10T16/5403 , Y10T16/5515 , Y10T29/49002
Abstract: A hinge assembly having a hollow clutch is arranged to pivotally couple a portable computer base portion to a portable computer lid portion. The hinge assembly includes at least a hollow cylindrical portion that includes an annular outer region and a central bore region, the central bore region suitably arranged to provide support for electrical conductors between the base and lid portions. The hinge assembly also includes a plurality of fastening components that couple the hollow clutch to the base portion and the lid portion of the portable computer, with at least one of the fastening regions being integrally formed with the hollow cylindrical portion such that space, size and part count are minimized. The integrally formed fastening region(s) can be flat with holes dispersed therethrough for screws, bolts or the like. The central bore can also support a heat transfer element and can also serve as a lubricant reservoir.
Abstract translation: 具有中空离合器的铰链组件布置成将便携式计算机基座部分枢转地连接到便携式计算机盖部分。 铰链组件包括至少一个包括环形外部区域和中心孔区域的中空圆柱形部分,中心孔区域适当地布置成为基部和盖部分之间的电导体提供支撑。 铰链组件还包括将中空离合器联接到便携式计算机的基座部分和盖部分的多个紧固部件,至少一个紧固区域与中空圆柱形部分整体形成,使得空间,尺寸和 部件数量最小化。 一体形成的紧固区域可以是平坦的,其中穿过其中的孔用于螺钉,螺栓等。 中心孔也可以支撑传热元件并且还可以用作润滑剂储存器。
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公开(公告)号:US20140076607A1
公开(公告)日:2014-03-20
申请号:US14084305
申请日:2013-11-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: John M. Brock , Brett William Degner , Dinesh C. Mathew , Thomas W. Wilson, JR. , Chris Ligtenberg , Keith J. Hendren , Stever D. Keiper , Eugene Y. Kim
CPC classification number: H01B11/00 , H01B13/00 , H01R12/592 , H01R12/62 , H01R13/5213 , H05K1/0218 , H05K1/0224 , H05K1/0393 , H05K2201/09618 , H05K2201/09681 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T29/5313
Abstract: A multi-layered cable consisting of three or more conductive layers separated by layers of dielectric and/or adhesive material. The bottom layer and the top layer may act as return path for the transmitted signals and as a shield to prevent interference between these and external electrical signals. Located between the bottom layer and the top layer, the middle layer may transmit desired signals through the flexible cable. The material selection and specifics of each of the layers should be selected so as to achieve a balance in which the desired electrical impedance and mechanical flexibility requirements are met. The cable may also include one or more vias connecting the bottom layer to the top layer, providing shielding all the way around the flex cable. An additional conductive sock may be used to improve shielding effectiveness of the top and bottom layer and to connect to I/O connector shells and the system Faraday cage.
Abstract translation: 由三层或更多层由电介质和/或粘合材料层隔开的导电层组成的多层电缆。 底层和顶层可以作为传输信号的返回路径和屏蔽,以防止这些和外部电信号之间的干扰。 位于底层和顶层之间,中间层可通过柔性电缆传送所需信号。 应选择每个层的材料选择和细节,以达到满足期望的电阻抗和机械柔性要求的平衡。 电缆还可以包括将底层连接到顶层的一个或多个通孔,围绕柔性电缆提供屏蔽。 可以使用额外的导电袜子来提高顶层和底层的屏蔽效能,并连接到I / O连接器外壳和系统法拉第笼。
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