公开(公告)号：US10658797B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-19

申请号：US16428630

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bartley K. Andre ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  James E. Harper ,  Houtan R. Farahani ,  Sung-Ho Tan ,  Mariel L. Lanas

IPC: H01R13/6594 ,  H01R13/6584 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R13/6587

Abstract: Connector receptacles and device enclosures that can provide proper grounding, improved ventilation, and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. An example can include a device enclosure including an enclosure wall and sleeves for a number of connector receptacles. Each sleeve can electrically contact a shield of a corresponding connector receptacle via a conductive structure, such as a conductive gasket, to provide a good ground path. The sleeves can be narrow at the enclosure wall for improved ventilation and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

公开(公告)号：US11626692B1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-11

申请号：US17485121

申请日：2021-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  George Tziviskos ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Ayoub Yari Boroujeni ,  James E. Harper ,  Davood Mousanezhad Viyand ,  Rui Zhou ,  Daniel A. Bergvall ,  Nikhil S. Pansare

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R12/87 ,  H01R12/73

Abstract: Connector receptacles that can provide audible feedback to inform a user that a card has been properly inserted, and can include structures to protect contacts in a connector receptacle from damage due to an improper card insertion. An example can provide a connector receptacle having a click module to provide audible feedback indicating that a card has been fully inserted. Another example can provide a connector receptacle having movable contacts that can remain out of an insertion path until the card is at least partially inserted.

公开(公告)号：US11152752B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-19

申请号：US16428696

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  Ameya V. Nilkanth ,  James E. Harper ,  Mariel L. Lanas

IPC: H01R13/436 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R107/00

Abstract: Audio jacks and device enclosures that provide proper grounding, are readily reworkable, provide improved ventilation, and have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. An example can include a device enclosure including an enclosure wall and a sleeve for an audio jack. The sleeve can connect to ground through various paths. The audio jack housing can be inserted in the sleeve and kept in place using a fastener. This arrangement can allow the audio jack to be readily reworkable. The sleeve can be narrow at the enclosure wall for improved ventilation and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

公开(公告)号：US20200379188A1

公开(公告)日：2020-12-03

申请号：US16586603

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James E. Harper ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou

IPC: G02B6/38

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing having a front wall and a floating connector assembly coupled to the front wall. The connector assembly includes a panel and a connector. The connector includes a frame attached to the panel and defines first and second alignment openings. A sleeve extends from the frame and extends through the front wall. A removable cover for the electronic device includes first and second connector alignment pins that align with the first and second alignment openings to align the connector sleeve with a connector aperture defined by the cover. The first and second connector alignment pins and the first and second alignment openings can each include tapered portions to move the connector assembly into alignment with the connector aperture as the cover is attached with the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20220102923A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-31

申请号：US17232712

申请日：2021-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  James E. Harper ,  James M. Jeon

IPC: H01R24/38 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627

Abstract: Power connectors that are easy to connect, have a low profile, and can convey one or more data signals. One example can provide a power connector that is easy to connect by providing an axisymmetric connector receptacle and connector insert. Magnets can be used to help guide a connection between a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Canted springs can be used to provide a tactile response to the insertion of the connector insert into the connector receptacle and to help to secure the connector insert in place when mated with the connector insert. Keying or self-aligning features can be included on either or both the connector insert and the connector receptacle to help guide mating.

公开(公告)号：US20200099181A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-26

申请号：US16428696

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  Ameya V. Nilkanth ,  James E. Harper ,  Mariel L. Lanas

IPC: H01R24/58 ,  H01R12/59 ,  H01R13/405

Abstract: Audio jacks and device enclosures that provide proper grounding, are readily reworkable, provide improved ventilation, and have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. An example can include a device enclosure including an enclosure wall and a sleeve for an audio jack. The sleeve can connect to ground through various paths. The audio jack housing can be inserted in the sleeve and kept in place using a fastener. This arrangement can allow the audio jack to be readily reworkable. The sleeve can be narrow at the enclosure wall for improved ventilation and an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

公开(公告)号：US20200099172A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-26

申请号：US16428603

申请日：2019-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Rui Zhou ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  James E. Harper ,  Adam H. Herzog

IPC: H01R13/6584 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R13/6587 ,  H01R13/6588 ,  H01R13/514 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: Conductive structures that can electrically connect connector receptacles to sections of a device enclosure. The conductive structures can include a compressible material. The compressible material can be at least partially covered with a conductive layer.

公开(公告)号：US20240186746A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-06

申请号：US18387281

申请日：2023-11-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James E. Harper ,  Davood Mousanezhad Viyand ,  James M. Jeon ,  Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  Sajjad Mohammadiyangijeh

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6581

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6277 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6581

Abstract: Power connectors that are easy to connect, have a low profile, and can convey one or more data signals. One example can provide a power connector that is easy to connect by providing an axisymmetric connector receptacle and connector insert. Magnets can be used to help guide a connection between a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Canted springs can be used to provide a tactile response to the insertion of the connector insert into the connector receptacle and to help to secure the connector insert in place when mated with the connector insert. Keying or self-aligning features can be included on either or both the connector insert and the connector receptacle to help guide mating.

公开(公告)号：US11811174B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US17232712

申请日：2021-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  Rui Zhou ,  James E. Harper ,  James M. Jeon

IPC: H01R24/38 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/642

CPC classification number: H01R24/38 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6277 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6581

Abstract: Power connectors that are easy to connect, have a low profile, and can convey one or more data signals. One example can provide a power connector that is easy to connect by providing an axisymmetric connector receptacle and connector insert. Magnets can be used to help guide a connection between a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Canted springs can be used to provide a tactile response to the insertion of the connector insert into the connector receptacle and to help to secure the connector insert in place when mated with the connector insert. Keying or self-aligning features can be included on either or both the connector insert and the connector receptacle to help guide mating.

公开(公告)号：US20230103155A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-30

申请号：US17485121

申请日：2021-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mahmoud R. Amini ,  George Tziviskos ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Ayoub Yari Boroujeni ,  James E. Harper ,  Davood Mousanezhad Viyand ,  Rui Zhou ,  Daniel A. Bergvall ,  Nikhil S. Pansare

IPC: H01R13/641 ,  H01R12/87

Abstract: Connector receptacles that can provide audible feedback to inform a user that a card has been properly inserted, and can include structures to protect contacts in a connector receptacle from damage due to an improper card insertion. An example can provide a connector receptacle having a click module to provide audible feedback indicating that a card has been fully inserted. Another example can provide a connector receptacle having movable contacts that can remain out of an insertion path until the card is at least partially inserted.