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：US08849437B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13626853

申请日：2012-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Norman Chow ,  Brian K. Copeland ,  Erik D. Gillow ,  Daniel A. Green ,  David Kim ,  William S. Masek ,  Donald Q. Ross, III ,  Chuan You Su ,  Mark E. Wilcox

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1698 ,  B23P13/00 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Methods and structures for manufacturing and assembling matching parts in a manufacturing line are described. In some embodiments, the parts are portions of a consumer product, such as an electronic device. The matching parts are manufactured and assembled in a way such that the interface between the matching parts is substantially seamless. In some embodiments, the interface has a feature with curved portions. Methods involve measuring the dimensions of a primary part and custom machining a secondary part to seamlessly fit with the primary part. In this way, the secondary part is made to uniquely fit the primary part. The primary and secondary parts can be marked to identify them as matching parts in a manufacturing environment where numerous pairs of parts are made.

Abstract translation: 对生产线上配套件的制造和组装方法和结构进行说明。 在一些实施例中，部件是诸如电子设备的消费产品的部分。 匹配部件以这样的方式制造和组装，使得匹配部件之间的界面基本上是无缝的。 在一些实施例中，界面具有弯曲部分的特征。 方法包括测量主要零件的尺寸，并定制加工辅助零件以与主要零件无缝配合。 以这种方式，辅助部件被制成唯一地适合主要部件。 主要部件和次要部件可以在制造环境中进行标记，以将其识别为制造环境中的匹配部件。