公开(公告)号：US20150070840A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14224892

申请日：2014-03-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Justin R. Wodrich ,  Santhana Balaji ,  Shayan Malek

IPC: H05K1/18 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H05K1/0281 ,  H05K3/0064 ,  H05K2201/09109 ,  H05K2201/2009

Abstract: An electronic device may have a signal cable formed from a flexible printed circuit. A service loop may be formed in the signal cable. The bend may be formed in a desired location on the flexible printed circuit by contraction of an elastic member having ends attached to the flexible printed circuit. The elastic member may be conductive to carry signals and provide shielding. Structures may be attached to the flexible printed circuit to promote bending in a desired location and direction. A crease or other bending promotion feature may be applied to the flexible printed circuit at a desired bend location. Overbending prevention structures such as overmolded elastomeric structures may be applied to the flexible printed circuit at the bend. Integral strain relief features may prevent overbending of the flexible printed circuit upon exiting the elastomeric structures. Overmolded structures may serve as protective bumpers.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有由柔性印刷电路形成的信号电缆。 可以在信号电缆中形成服务环路。 可以通过具有连接到柔性印刷电路的端部的弹性构件的收缩，在柔性印刷电路上的期望位置处形成弯曲部。 弹性构件可以是导电的以携带信号并提供屏蔽。 结构可以附接到柔性印刷电路以促进在期望的位置和方向上的弯曲。 折痕或其他弯曲促进特征可以在期望的弯曲位置应用于柔性印刷电路。 过度弯曲预防结构例如包覆成型的弹性体结构可以在弯曲处施加到柔性印刷电路。 积分应变消除特征可以防止柔性印刷电路在离开弹性体结构时过度弯曲。 包覆成型结构可用作保护性保险杠。

公开(公告)号：US10543669B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-28

申请号：US15064528

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Santhana Balaji ,  Kevin Kenney ,  Andrew Lauder ,  Robert Michael Merritt ,  Michael Nashner ,  Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Jared A. Sartee ,  Crenshaw Whitley ,  Kathryn P. Crews

IPC: B32B37/00 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/78 ,  B29C65/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  B32B5/12 ,  A45C11/00 ,  H04B1/3888

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.

公开(公告)号：US09658648B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US14224892

申请日：2014-03-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Justin R. Wodrich ,  Santhana Balaji ,  Shayan Malek

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K3/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1633 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H05K1/0281 ,  H05K3/0064 ,  H05K2201/09109 ,  H05K2201/2009

Abstract: An electronic device may have a signal cable formed from a flexible printed circuit. A service loop may be formed in the signal cable. The bend may be formed in a desired location on the flexible printed circuit by contraction of an elastic member having ends attached to the flexible printed circuit. The elastic member may be conductive to carry signals and provide shielding. Structures may be attached to the flexible printed circuit to promote bending in a desired location and direction. A crease or other bending promotion feature may be applied to the flexible printed circuit at a desired bend location. Overbending prevention structures such as overmolded elastomeric structures may be applied to the flexible printed circuit at the bend. Integral strain relief features may prevent overbending of the flexible printed circuit upon exiting the elastomeric structures. Overmolded structures may serve as protective bumpers.

公开(公告)号：US20160191103A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US15064528

申请日：2016-03-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Santhana Balaji ,  Kevin Kenney ,  Andrew Lauder ,  Robert Michael Merritt ,  Michael Nashner ,  Samuel Gilkison Smith ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Jared A. Sartee ,  Crenshaw Whitley ,  Kathryn P. Crews

IPC: H04B1/3888 ,  A45C11/00

CPC classification number: B32B37/12 ,  A45C11/00 ,  A45C2011/003 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/7802 ,  B32B5/12 ,  B32B2305/22 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  B65D25/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/1628 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  Y10T29/49801 ,  Y10T428/1314 ,  Y10T428/1362

Abstract: An accessory unit includes a front flap and a rear cover. The rear cover includes a recessed portion that defines a chamber and a frame that extends about an opening of the chamber. The chamber is configured to receive a consumer electronic device, and the frame is configured to hold the consumer electronic device therein. For example, the frame may define a multi-sided cross-section with an inner edge thereof configured to engage a chamfered edge of the consumer electronic device. The front flap may include segments formed from panels with folding regions therebetween, which allow the front flap to fold. Further, an end region of the front flap hingedly couples the front flap to the rear cover, such that the front flap may be moved between open and closed configurations.