Modular system for automated portable electronic device disassembly

    公开(公告)号:US11136191B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-05

    申请号:US16383323

    申请日:2019-04-12

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: B65G1/137 H04M1/02

    摘要: According to some embodiments, a method is described that can include based on dimensions of a first housing of a first portable electronic device, adjusting a position of an adjustable supporting member capable of supporting the first housing relative to a disassembly station. The method can further include using the disassembly station, separating a first display from the first housing while the first housing is supported by the adjustable support member. The method can further include receiving a second portable electronic device, where the second portable electronic device includes a second housing having dimensions that are different than the first housing. The method can further include based on the dimensions of the second housing, adjusting the position of the adjustable supporting member. The method can further include using the disassembly station, separating a second display from the second housing while the second housing is supported by the adjustable support member.

    MODULAR FUNCTIONAL BAND LINKS FOR WEARABLE DEVICES
    2.
    发明申请
    MODULAR FUNCTIONAL BAND LINKS FOR WEARABLE DEVICES 有权
    用于可穿戴设备的模块功能带链

    公开(公告)号:US20160094259A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14623683

    申请日:2015-02-17

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: H04B1/3827

    摘要: A wearable device is coupled to a band including multiple modular functional band links that are each electrically and mechanically connected to one or more other of the band links and/or the wearable device and include one or more electronic components. In various implementations, the wearable device may receive identifiers from each of the band links, determine functionality available using the identifiers, and communicate with the band links to utilize the determine functionality. In some implementations, the band links may include multiple different output devices and the wearable device may determine to provide an output pattern and signal the respective output devices according to the output pattern. In various implementations, the band links may include multiple different input devices and the wearable device may receive input indications from the input devices and perform an action based on a pattern in which the input indications were detected by the respective input devices.

    摘要翻译: 可穿戴设备耦合到包括多个模块化功能带状链节的带,每个带有多个模块化的功能带链节,每个电连接和机械地连接到一个或多个其它带链节和/或可穿戴装置,并且包括一个或多个电子部件。 在各种实现中,可穿戴设备可以从每个频带链路接收标识符,确定使用标识符可用的功能,以及与频带链路通信以利用确定功能。 在一些实施方式中,频带链路可以包括多个不同的输出设备,并且可穿戴设备可以确定提供输出模式,并根据输出模式向各个输出设备发信号。 在各种实施方式中,频带链路可以包括多个不同的输入设备,并且可穿戴设备可以从输入设备接收输入指示,并且基于各个输入设备检测到输入指示的模式来执行动作。

    METHODS FOR INCORPORATING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT ABSORBING COMPOUNDS INTO ANODIC OXIDES
    3.
    发明申请
    METHODS FOR INCORPORATING ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT ABSORBING COMPOUNDS INTO ANODIC OXIDES 有权
    将紫外线吸收化合物掺入阳极氧化物的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150093563A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:US14161482

    申请日:2014-01-22

    申请人: APPLE INC.

    IPC分类号: C25D11/02

    摘要: The embodiments described herein relate to anodic oxides and methods for forming anodic oxides. The methods involve incorporating an ultraviolet (UV) light absorbing compounds into anodic oxides to prevent color fading of the anodic oxides caused by exposure to UV light. In some embodiments, the UV light absorbing compound includes para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). The UV light absorbing compound can be incorporated within the anodic oxide during a sealing process. The UV light absorbing compound becomes infused within a seal layer, which is formed during the sealing process. The resultant anodic oxide has a UV light absorbing seal layer that can block UV light from reaching any underlying colorant existing within the anodic oxide.

    摘要翻译: 本文所述的实施方案涉及阳极氧化物和形成阳极氧化物的方法。 该方法包括将紫外线(UV)光吸收化合物并入阳极氧化物,以防止由于暴露于紫外线而导致的阳极氧化物的褪色。 在一些实施方案中,UV光吸收化合物包括对氨基苯甲酸(PABA)。 紫外光吸收化合物可以在密封过程中并入阳极氧化物内。 紫外光吸收化合物注入到在密封过程中形成的密封层中。 所得的阳极氧化物具有UV光吸收密封层,其可以阻挡UV光到达存在于阳极氧化物内的任何底层着色剂。

    Modular system for automated portable electronic device disassembly

    公开(公告)号:US11051441B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-29

    申请号:US16383330

    申请日:2019-04-12

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: H05K13/08 H05K13/04

    摘要: According to some embodiments, a method for processing an electronic component associated with a portable electronic device by a conveyor system subsequent to removing the electronic component from a housing of the portable electronic device, where the conveyor system includes a container that is capable of carrying the electronic component, is described. The method can include depositing, at a receiving station of the conveyor system, the electronic component within a cavity of the container. The method can further include while moving the container that carries the electronic component from the receiving station in a direction towards a removal station of the conveyor system: monitoring a temperature of the electronic component, and in response to determining that the temperature of the electronic component exceeds a temperature threshold range associated with a thermal event: cooling the electronic component by dissipating thermal energy associated with the thermal event.

    Modular system for automated portable electronic device disassembly

    公开(公告)号:US11157043B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-10-26

    申请号:US16383318

    申请日:2019-04-12

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: G06F1/16 G06F9/30

    摘要: This application relates to a system for disassembling a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device can include a housing that carries a display assembly including a cover glass in a front opening, a battery, and operational components. The system can include (i) a first module capable of: receiving the portable electronic device, characterizing physical attributes of the portable electronic device, separating the display assembly from the housing, and binning the housing; and (ii) a second module operably coupled to the first module and capable of: receiving the binned housing, separating the battery from the housing without damaging the battery, and isolating the separated battery in a thermal event containment compartment.

    Modular system for automated portable electronic device disassembly

    公开(公告)号:US11129318B1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-21

    申请号:US16383329

    申请日:2019-04-12

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    IPC分类号: H05K13/08 H05K13/04 B25J11/00

    摘要: According to some embodiments, a method operable by an electronic component recovery system for detaching an electronic component adhesively bonded to a housing by way of an adhesive bond, is described. The electronic component is carried within a cavity defined by the housing of a portable electronic device. The method can include while the housing having the electronic component attached thereto is located at an electronic component detaching module, where the electronic component detaching module includes a movable arm capable of rotating about a hinge: cooling the housing and the electronic component attached thereto to a temperature that is low enough to weaken the adhesive bond, and causing the movable arm to rotate about the hinge such that a portion of the housing strikes a detachment element with sufficient force to separate the electronic component from the housing.

    Modular functional band links for wearable devices
    9.
    发明授权
    Modular functional band links for wearable devices 有权
    用于可穿戴设备的模块化功能带链接

    公开(公告)号:US09553625B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-24

    申请号:US14623683

    申请日:2015-02-17

    申请人: Apple Inc.

    摘要: A wearable device is coupled to a band including multiple modular functional band links that are each electrically and mechanically connected to one or more other of the band links and/or the wearable device and include one or more electronic components. In various implementations, the wearable device may receive identifiers from each of the band links, determine functionality available using the identifiers, and communicate with the band links to utilize the determine functionality. In some implementations, the band links may include multiple different output devices and the wearable device may determine to provide an output pattern and signal the respective output devices according to the output pattern. In various implementations, the band links may include multiple different input devices and the wearable device may receive input indications from the input devices and perform an action based on a pattern in which the input indications were detected by the respective input devices.

    摘要翻译: 可穿戴设备耦合到包括多个模块化功能带状链节的带,每个带有多个模块化的功能带链节,每个电连接和机械地连接到一个或多个其它带链节和/或可穿戴装置,并且包括一个或多个电子部件。 在各种实现中,可穿戴设备可以从每个频带链路接收标识符,确定使用标识符可用的功能,以及与频带链路通信以利用确定功能。 在一些实施方式中,频带链路可以包括多个不同的输出设备,并且可穿戴设备可以确定提供输出模式并且根据输出模式向相应的输出设备发信号。 在各种实施方式中,频带链路可以包括多个不同的输入设备,并且可穿戴设备可以从输入设备接收输入指示,并且基于各个输入设备检测到输入指示的模式来执行动作。