公开(公告)号：US20140077670A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US14086353

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. DEGNER ,  Christiaan A. LIGTENBERG ,  Ron A. HOPKINSON ,  Bartley K. ANDRE ,  Jeremy BATAILLOU ,  Jay S. NIGEN ,  Matthew S. THEOBALD ,  Matthew P. CASEBOLT ,  Charles A. SCHWALBACH ,  Brandon S. SMITH ,  William F. LEGGETT

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F2200/1612 ,  Y10T29/49 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The laptop computer can include a uni-body top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了关于用于提供具有薄型材的轻便且耐用的便携式计算设备的系统和方法的各种实施例。 便携式计算设备可以采用膝上型计算机的形式。 膝上型计算机可以包括其上形成有集成的支撑系统的单体顶部壳体，该集成的支撑系统提供结构支撑，其通过顶部壳体分配所施加的负载以防止翘曲和弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US20160089761A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-31

申请号：US14500935

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matthew Wagner CROWLEY ,  Nathaniel H. HENDERSON ,  Christopher A. HUNT ,  Matthew S. THEOBALD

IPC: B23Q15/24 ,  G05B19/402 ,  B23Q17/22 ,  B25J15/06 ,  B23Q7/04 ,  B23Q3/06

CPC classification number: G05B19/402 ,  B23Q3/064 ,  B23Q7/042 ,  B23Q17/20 ,  B23Q17/2233 ,  G05B2219/35491

Abstract: This application relates to methods for applying automated precision machining operations to an oversized workpiece with a compact computer numerical control (CNC) machining apparatus. By shifting an oversized workpiece through a working area of the CNC machining apparatus, the CNC machining apparatus can apply machining operations to any portion of the workpiece in an automated manner. To achieve precision results, a position of the workpiece is tracked as the workpiece is shifted through the working area. In some embodiments, a probe can be utilized to track the shifting of the workpiece by determining a location of a machined feature after a particular shift has been completed. In this way, a position of the workpiece can be tracked without having to rely upon tolerances inherent to a workpiece manipulator.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及使用紧凑型计算机数控（CNC）加工装置将自动精密加工操作应用于超大工件的方法。 通过将超大工件移动通过CNC加工装置的工作区域，CNC加工设备可以以自动方式对加工工件的任何部分进行加工。 为了获得精确的结果，当工件移动通过工作区域时，跟踪工件的位置。 在一些实施例中，探针可用于通过在特定位移完成之后确定加工特征的位置来跟踪工件的移动。 以这种方式，可以跟踪工件的位置，而不必依赖于工件操纵器固有的公差。

公开(公告)号：US20130286577A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13887172

申请日：2013-05-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chiew-Siang Goh ,  Houtan R. FARAHANI ,  Eric A. KNOPF ,  Ricardo A. MARIANO ,  Joseph B. MOAK ,  Matthew S. THEOBALD

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/20336 ,  B23C3/30 ,  B23C5/08 ,  B23C2220/36 ,  B26D3/14 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/185 ,  G06F1/187 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/203 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49169 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/869 ,  Y10T83/9391

Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing small form factor desktop computer is described. The small form factor desktop computer can be formed of a single piece seamless housing that in the described embodiment is machined from a single billet of aluminum. The single piece seamless housing includes an aesthetically pleasing foot support having at least a portion formed of RF transparent material that provides easy user access to selected internal components as well as offers electromagnetic (EM) shielding. This simplicity of design can accrue many advantages to the small form factor desktop computer besides those related to aesthetic look and feel. Fewer components and less time and effort can be required for assembly of the small form factor desktop computer and the absence of seams in the single piece housing can provide good protection against environmental contamination of internal components as well as EM shielding.

Abstract translation: 描述了美观的小型台式计算机。 小型台式计算机可以由单件无缝外壳形成，在所述实施例中，由单个铝合金坯加工。 单件无缝外壳包括美观的脚部支撑件，其具有由RF透明材料形成的至少一部分，其提供用户对所选择的内部部件的访问以及提供电磁（EM）屏蔽。 除了与美学外观相关的设计外，这种简单的设计可以为小型台式电脑带来许多优点。 组装小型台式计算机可能需要更少的组件和更少的时间和精力，并且在单件外壳中不存在接缝可以提供良好的防止内部组件的环境污染以及EM屏蔽的保护。