公开(公告)号：US20200060392A1

公开(公告)日：2020-02-27

申请号：US16671008

申请日：2019-10-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniele DE IULIIS ,  Michael J. WEBB

IPC: A44C5/10 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A44C5/20

Abstract: A band configured to couple a device to a body of a user is disclosed. The band includes a first link comprising a recess defined in a body of the first link, a leaf spring positioned in the recess and comprising a tongue portion protruding from the leaf spring, and a second link coupled to the first link and comprising first and second lip portions extending away from a body of the second link and separated from one another by a gap. The tongue portion is positioned in the gap between the first and second lip portions, and the first and second lip portions engage the leaf spring to retain the second link to the first link.

公开(公告)号：US20180125178A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15867621

申请日：2018-01-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Michael J. WEBB ,  Stephen DEY ,  Osamu YABE ,  Hsiang Hung CHEN

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A44B11/26 ,  A44B11/25

CPC classification number: A44C5/14 ,  A44B11/2596 ,  A44B11/263 ,  A44C5/147 ,  A44C5/2085 ,  A44D2203/00 ,  G04B37/1486

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of an electronic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing includes a catch member or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20180242697A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-30

申请号：US15968608

申请日：2018-05-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. WEBB ,  Erik L. WANG ,  Daniele DE IULIIS ,  Wayne COWAN

IPC: A44C5/00 ,  A44C5/10

CPC classification number: A44C5/0007 ,  A44C5/107 ,  A44C5/24 ,  A45F5/00 ,  A45F2005/008 ,  G04B37/1486

Abstract: A wrist band for attaching a portable electronic device to a user includes articulating segments which may be releasably connected so as to provide the user the capability of sizing the wristband by adding or removing links as desired. A clasp is also disclosed for securing the wristband to a user. A manufacturing device and method are disclosed for machining complex surfaces on the segments and clasp.

公开(公告)号：US20180213896A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15937714

申请日：2018-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Motohide HATANAKA ,  Hsiang Hung CHEN ,  Erik L. WANG ,  Michael J. WEBB ,  Douglas J. WEBER ,  Daniele DE LULIIS ,  Kah Sim QUAH

IPC: A44C5/24

CPC classification number: A44C5/243 ,  A44D2203/00

Abstract: Clasp assemblies for bands (e.g., for watches) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a plurality of pivotally interconnected links, where respective links are releasably coupled to one another, and spring assemblies disposed between respective links impart biasing forces between the respective links. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a clasp body, a clasp cover, and a connecting arm pivotally coupled to the clasp body at a first end of the connecting arm, and pivotally coupled to the clasp cover at a second end of the connecting arm. The clasp assembly may include springs, magnets, elastomer members, and/or other mechanisms, components, or assemblies that impart a biasing force between the clasp body, the connecting arm, and/or the clasp cover.

公开(公告)号：US20250017326A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-16

申请号：US18900543

申请日：2024-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Phillip M. HOBSON ,  Michael J. WEBB

IPC: A44B17/00 ,  A44B11/25 ,  A44B11/26 ,  A44C5/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  F16B2/00 ,  F16B2/04 ,  F16B2/06 ,  F16B2/12 ,  F16B2/14 ,  G04B37/14

Abstract: A removable module and a housing for an attachment system of a consumer product is described. The removable module includes a locking mechanism comprising a first portion having a substantially planar top surface and second portion that comprises a substantially non-planar bottom surface. The first portion and the second portion are coupled together. The locking mechanism also includes a first spring mechanism coupled between the first portion and the second portion. The first spring mechanism causes the first portion to be biased away from the second portion. The locking mechanism also includes a second spring mechanism. The second spring mechanism causes the substantially planar top surface of the first portion to be biased substantially flush with respect to the removable module and also causes the substantially non-planar bottom surface of the second portion to be biased proud with respect to the removable module.

公开(公告)号：US20210196011A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-01

申请号：US17202085

申请日：2021-03-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. WEBB ,  Erik L. WANG ,  Daniele DE IULIIS ,  Wayne COWAN

IPC: A44C5/00 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A45F5/00 ,  A44C5/24 ,  A44C5/10

Abstract: A wrist band for attaching a portable electronic device to a user includes articulating segments which may be releasably connected so as to provide the user the capability of sizing the wristband by adding or removing links as desired. A clasp is also disclosed for securing the wristband to a user. A manufacturing device and method are disclosed for machining complex surfaces on the segments and clasp.

公开(公告)号：US20190110561A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-18

申请号：US16231061

申请日：2018-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Michael J. WEBB ,  Hsiang Hung CHEN ,  Motohide HATANAKA

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A44C5/20 ,  A44B11/26 ,  A44B11/25

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of a consumer product. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing include an expansion component or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.