公开(公告)号：US20240329691A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-03

申请号：US18434719

申请日：2024-02-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Kevin M. Robinson ,  Christoph M. Pistor ,  Mehrdad Hooshmand ,  Simon J. Trivett ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Stephen V. Jayanathan ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/20 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1654 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/2021 ,  G06F1/166 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  F16M2200/024 ,  F16M2200/041 ,  G06F1/1607 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  H05K5/0221

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

公开(公告)号：US11071228B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US16583155

申请日：2019-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniel D. Hershey ,  Christoph M. Pistor ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Richard D. Kosoglow ,  Michael D. McBroom ,  Shravan Bharadwaj ,  Jonathan L. Berk ,  Houtan R. Farahani ,  James M. Cuseo ,  William R. Allan, II ,  David C. Parell ,  Eric A. Knopf ,  Seth G. McFarland

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  H05K7/16 ,  H05K9/00 ,  H05K7/14

Abstract: A rack system for one or more computing systems is described. The rack system may include support structures, or rack structures, and a housing affixed or un-affixed to the support structures. The rack system may include rails, including telescoping rails, affixed to the support structures and coupled to the computing system. When the rack system is in a closed position, the computing system is positioned within the housing. When the rack system is in an open position, the computing system is removed from the housing and the components of the computing system are accessible. In the open position, only components on one surface of the circuit board are accessible. However, the computing system can rotate, thereby placing the components on the opposing surface of the circuit board in an accessible position. Alternatively, the housing can be affixed to the computing system, and include modifications for access to the computing system.

公开(公告)号：US20220325845A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：US17653831

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Kevin M. Robinson ,  Christoph M. Pistor ,  Mehrdad Hooshmand ,  Simon J. Trivett ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Stephen V. Jayanathan ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: F16M11/04 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

公开(公告)号：US20220325848A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：US17653854

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Kevin M. Robinson ,  Christoph M. Pistor ,  Mehrdad Hooshmand ,  Simon J. Trivett ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Stephen V Jayanathan ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: F16M11/12

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

公开(公告)号：US11971130B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US17653854

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Kevin M. Robinson ,  Christoph M. Pistor ,  Mehrdad Hooshmand ,  Simon J. Trivett ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Stephen V Jayanathan ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: F16M11/12

CPC classification number: F16M11/121 ,  F16M2200/041 ,  F16M2200/063

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

公开(公告)号：US11934230B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-19

申请号：US17653859

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Kevin M. Robinson ,  Christoph M. Pistor ,  Mehrdad Hooshmand ,  Simon J. Trivett ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Stephen V Jayanathan ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  F16M11/10 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1654 ,  F16M11/10 ,  G06F1/166 ,  G06F1/1607 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  H05K5/0221 ,  H05K5/0226

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.

公开(公告)号：US20220326731A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：US17653859

申请日：2022-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Kevin M. Robinson ,  Christoph M. Pistor ,  Mehrdad Hooshmand ,  Simon J. Trivett ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  Kristopher P. Laurent ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Stephen V Jayanathan ,  Laura M. DeForest

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02

Abstract: Support systems and stands for electronic devices include tilt hinges, lift arms, and their component parts. Some tilt hinges include assemblies for guiding and retaining bars or protrusions into preferred positioning within receiver openings to unify the parts, particularly as they move, and to reduce wobble or slop in the joints. Lift arms provide simplified and low-cost guidance and counterbalance mechanisms for controlling movement of the electronic device relative to the base of a stand. In some cases, the lift arms have sheaths to help protect or cover mechanisms while allowing additional space for the mechanisms within the lift arm. Other interconnection systems hide and protect a connector interface between the stand and the electronic device within a housing until unlocked and the connector is moved into an exposed position. These systems improve efficiency, comfort, ergonomics, accessibility, and user satisfaction of the electronic devices and their supports.