公开(公告)号：US20190132977A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：US15821301

申请日：2017-11-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Mattia Pascolini ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Trent Weber ,  Robert Schlub ,  Josh Nickel ,  Robert Hill ,  Nanbo Jin ,  Tang Yew Tan

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H01Q1/42

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  H01Q1/2258 ,  H01Q1/241 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/0208 ,  H05K5/0247 ,  H05K5/03 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49169

Abstract: An electronic device may include a ring-shaped housing member defining an interior volume. The ring-shaped housing member may be configured to receive electronic device components. The ring-shaped housing member may include a first element comprising an angled region, and a second element comprising an angled region. A first intermediate element may be placed between the first and second elements, where the intermediate element is secured to internal surfaces of each of the first and second elements such that the first and second elements do not overlap. The first intermediate element may fasten the first and second elements to one another, and electrically isolate the first and second elements from one another.

公开(公告)号：US09054358B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US14058502

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Trent Weber ,  Jason Sloey

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/20 ,  H01M2/02 ,  B23P19/04

CPC classification number: H01M2/1066 ,  B23P19/04 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: A battery assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The battery assembly may include a battery cell (e.g., a rechargeable battery cell), a battery connector for providing power from the battery cell to the electronic device, and a flex circuit electrically coupling the battery cell to the electronic device. The battery connector may be located adjacent the battery cell, and may include one or more alignment mechanisms for ensuring that conductive pads of the battery connector align properly with corresponding conductive elements of the electronic device. The battery cell may be fixed to the electronic device using an adhesive layer (e.g., double sided tape) placed between the cell and the electronic device. A tab may extend beyond the periphery of the battery cell to allow a user to pull or peal the battery cell from the electronic device for replacement or repair. In some embodiments, a tool may be used to grasp the tab.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于电子设备的电池组件。 电池组件可以包括电池单元（例如，可再充电电池单元），用于从电池单元向电子设备提供电力的电池连接器以及将电池单元电耦合到电子设备的柔性电路。 电池连接器可以位于电池单元附近，并且可以包括一个或多个对准机构，用于确保电池连接器的导电焊盘与电子设备的相应导电元件正确对准。 可以使用放置在电池单元和电子设备之间的粘合剂层（例如，双面胶带）将电池单元固定到电子设备。 突片可以延伸超过电池单元的周边，以允许用户从电子设备拉动或剥离电池单元以进行更换或修理。 在一些实施例中，可以使用工具来抓住翼片。

公开(公告)号：US20140001216A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13631269

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Crenshaw Whitley ,  Craig Stanley ,  Matthew Rohrbach ,  Trent Weber ,  Robert Merrit ,  Erik L. Wang

IPC: A45F5/00 ,  B32B37/12

CPC classification number: A45F5/00 ,  A45F2005/006 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1043

Abstract: Laminate lanyards and methods for making the same are disclosed. The laminate lanyards may include a head formed from a reinforcing loop of yarn incorporated within a scrim. The head can be coupled to the head section of a body, which also includes a main section that forms the loop of the laminate lanyard. A gusset can be coupled to ends of the main section of the body to couple the two ends of the body together and facilitate opening and closing of the loop of the laminate lanyard. A slider may also be included in laminate lanyard for adjusting the size of the loop.

公开(公告)号：US20230176625A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US18106354

申请日：2023-02-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Mattia Pascolini ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Trent Weber ,  Robert Schlub ,  Josh Nickel ,  Robert Hill ,  Nanbo Jin ,  Tang Yew Tan

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/42

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H05K5/0208 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  H01Q1/2258 ,  H01Q1/241 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H05K5/0247 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49169

Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

公开(公告)号：US10696235B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-30

申请号：US16180989

申请日：2018-11-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Trent Weber ,  Lucy E. Browning

IPC: B60R7/04 ,  A45C11/00 ,  B60R11/02 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H01L23/043 ,  H01L23/047 ,  H01L23/053 ,  H01L23/057 ,  H01L23/10 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K13/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/04 ,  H05K5/06 ,  B60R11/00

Abstract: An electronic device having a unitary housing is disclosed. The device can include a first housing component having an open cavity, an internal electronic part disposed within the cavity, a second housing component disposed across the cavity, and a support feature disposed within the cavity and arranged to support the second housing component. The first housing component can be formed from metal, while the second housing component can be formed from a plurality of laminated foil metal layers. The second housing component can be attached to the first housing component via one or more ultrasonic welds, such that a fully enclosed housing is created. The fully enclosed housing can be hermetically sealed, and the outside surfaces thereof can be machined or otherwise finished after the ultrasonic welding.

公开(公告)号：US10664019B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-26

申请号：US16412078

申请日：2019-05-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Mattia Pascolini ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Trent Weber ,  Robert Schlub ,  Josh Nickel ,  Robert Hill ,  Nanbo Jin ,  Tang Yew Tan

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  H05K5/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H01Q1/22

Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

公开(公告)号：US20190269027A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US16412078

申请日：2019-05-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott A. Myers ,  Mattia Pascolini ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Trent Weber ,  Robert Schlub ,  Josh Nickel ,  Robert Hill ,  Nanbo Jin ,  Tang Yew Tan

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H01Q1/42 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/03 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/22

Abstract: This is directed to connecting two or more elements using an intermediate element constructed from a material that changes between states. An electronic device can include one or more components constructed by connecting several elements. To provide a connection having a reduced or small size or cross-section and construct a component having high tolerances, a material can be provided in a first state in which it flows between the elements before changing to a second state in which it adheres to the elements and provides a structurally sound connection. For example, a plastic can be molded between the elements. As another example, a composite material can be brazed between the elements. In some cases, internal surfaces of the elements can include one or more features for enhancing a bond between the elements and the material providing the interface between the elements.

公开(公告)号：US10290441B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US14016190

申请日：2013-09-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Trent Weber ,  Michael B. Wittenberg ,  Michelle Yu ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Kurt Stiehl

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H01H9/02 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H04M1/03

Abstract: An electronic device may have buttons, a display, and a vibrator unit. Buttons may be included in electronic devices such as glass buttons, metal buttons, buttons that are assembled on printed circuit boards, and buttons that are partly formed from antenna structures. Button coatings may be used to improve the sliding performance of metal-on-metal buttons. A layer of polymer may be interposed between a button plate and a housing structure. A glass button member may have an underside on which a layer of patterned ink is formed. Elastomeric members may be used to reduce button rattle. Portions of a button may be provided with conductive features that form portions of an antenna.

公开(公告)号：USD723567S1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US29448239

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Designer： Jody Akana ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Jeremy Bataillou ,  Daniel J. Coster ,  Daniele De Iuliis ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  M. Evans Hankey ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Steve Jobs ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Nicholas George LeBreton Merz ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Shin Nishibori ,  David A. Pakula ,  Matthew Dean Rohrbach ,  Peter Russell-Clarke ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Tang Yew Tan ,  Trent Weber ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Michael Benjamin Wittenberg ,  Rico Zörkendörfer

公开(公告)号：US08574321B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US13664379

申请日：2012-10-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Scott Myers ,  Erik Wang ,  Trent Weber ,  Jason Sloey

IPC: B23P11/00 ,  B23P19/04 ,  H01M6/02 ,  H01M2/00 ,  H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/20

CPC classification number: H01M2/1066 ,  B23P19/04 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2220/30

Abstract: A battery assembly for use in an electronic device. The battery assembly may include a battery cell, a battery connector for providing power from the battery cell to the electronic device, and a flex circuit electrically coupling the battery cell to the electronic device. The battery connector may be located adjacent the battery cell, and may include one or more alignment mechanisms so that conductive pads connector align properly with corresponding conductive elements of the electronic device. The battery cell may be fixed to the electronic device using an adhesive layer placed between the cell and the electronic device. A tab may extend beyond the periphery of the battery cell to allow a user to pull or peal the battery cell from the electronic device for replacement or repair.

Abstract translation: 一种用于电子设备的电池组件。 电池组件可以包括电池单元，用于从电池单元提供电力到电子设备的电池连接器，以及将电池单元电连接到电子设备的柔性电路。 电池连接器可以位于电池单元附近，并且可以包括一个或多个对准机构，使得导电焊盘连接器适当地对准电子设备的相应导电元件。 可以使用放置在电池单元和电子设备之间的粘合剂层将电池单元固定到电子设备。 突片可以延伸超过电池单元的周边，以允许用户从电子设备拉动或剥离电池单元以进行更换或修理。