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公开(公告)号:US20210200385A1
公开(公告)日:2021-07-01
申请号:US17203363
申请日:2021-03-16
申请人: Apple Inc.
IPC分类号: G06F3/044 , G06F3/0488 , G06F1/16 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/01 , G06F3/02
摘要: A configurable, force-sensitive input structure for an electronic device is disclosed. The input structure has a metal contact layer, a sense layer positioned below the metal contact layer, and a drive layer capacitively coupled to the sense layer. The input structure may also have a compliant layer positioned between and coupled to the sense layer and the drive layer, a rigid base layer positioned below the drive layer, and a set of supports positioned between the metal contact layer and the rigid base layer.
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公开(公告)号:US10350634B2
公开(公告)日:2019-07-16
申请号:US14815499
申请日:2015-07-31
申请人: Apple Inc.
IPC分类号: B29C65/00 , B29C65/02 , B32B37/00 , B32B38/00 , B29C73/00 , B32B43/00 , B32B38/14 , B32B38/04 , C23C14/54 , B05D3/00 , B05D5/00 , B05D1/36 , B05D3/06 , B32B37/24 , B32B37/30 , B29C73/02 , B29C65/48 , B29C73/10
摘要: Methods for modifying contours of substrate surfaces are disclosed. Methods include depositing filler material on a critical mating surface of a substrate so as to render the mating surface more mateable with a matching substrate. The filler material can be deposited within or around features or defects on the mating surface such that a final desired surface contour is achieved. In some cases, the final surface contour of the mating surface is planar. This can prevent gaps associated with the features or defects from forming between the substrate and the matching substrate when they are joined together. The final surface contour of the mating surface can be determined by comparing dimensions of the mating surface to dimensions of a reference surface. In some cases, ink jet printing techniques are used to deposit the filler material accurately in prescribed locations and with precise thickness control.
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公开(公告)号:US20190025874A1
公开(公告)日:2019-01-24
申请号:US16137461
申请日:2018-09-20
申请人: Apple Inc.
发明人: Steven J. Osborne , Joss N. Giddings , Adam T. Garelli , William F. Leggett , Sarah J. Montplaisir , Eric T. Corriveau , Tyler J. Ewing
IPC分类号: G06F1/16 , B23K20/233 , B23K20/227 , B23K20/10 , B23K1/00 , B23K1/06 , B23K1/19 , B23K103/10 , B23K103/04 , B23K103/08 , B23K103/18
CPC分类号: G06F1/16 , B23K1/0016 , B23K1/06 , B23K1/19 , B23K20/10 , B23K20/106 , B23K20/227 , B23K20/2275 , B23K20/233 , B23K20/2336 , B23K2103/05 , B23K2103/08 , B23K2103/10 , B23K2103/18 , G06F1/1633
摘要: Techniques for bonding structural features together in an enclosure of an electronic device are disclosed. A structural feature may be ultrasonically soldered to the enclosure to provide structural support and form a magnetic circuit within the device. Also, ultrasonic welding can bond various features to an interior region of the enclosure without leaving a mark or trace to an exterior region of the enclosure in a location corresponding to the various features. Further, one or more features can be actuated against the enclosure to bond the one or more features by friction welding. In addition, a rotational friction welding machine can rotate a feature having a relatively small diameter at relatively high speeds against the enclosure to drive the feature into the enclosure and frictionally weld the feature with the enclosure. Also, the friction welding does not leave any an appearance of cosmetic deformation on the exterior region.
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公开(公告)号:US10054985B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-21
申请号:US15197620
申请日:2016-06-29
申请人: Apple Inc.
发明人: John Raff , Bartley K. Andre , Laura Deforest , John C. DiFonzo , Zheng Gao , Michelle Goldberg , Bradley J. Hamel , Timothy S. Hibbard , Ron Hopkinson , William F. Leggett , Chris Ligtenberg , Gavin J. Reid , Charles A. Schwalbach
CPC分类号: G06F1/1633 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1637 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1658 , H05K5/0243 , Y10T29/49826
摘要: A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.
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公开(公告)号:US09971384B2
公开(公告)日:2018-05-15
申请号:US15354543
申请日:2016-11-17
申请人: APPLE INC.
CPC分类号: G06F1/1662 , G06F1/16 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/203 , H01R13/50 , H01R13/6582 , H05K1/02 , H05K3/00 , H05K3/30 , Y10T29/49124 , Y10T29/4913
摘要: Tools and fixtures for assembling a printed circuit board (PCB), such as a main logic board (MLB), in a portable computer device are described. A connector assembly having an electrically conductive gasket mounted on an edge of the MLB is described. In addition, a keyboard assembly including a notched portion of the MLB for accommodating more than one type of keyboard is described. In addition, a PCB assembly having a bracket to support a weak region of the PCB during assembly is described.
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公开(公告)号:US20160165327A1
公开(公告)日:2016-06-09
申请号:US14563990
申请日:2014-12-08
申请人: Apple Inc.
发明人: Justin D. Crosby , Matthew A. Donarski , Andrew P. Bright , Joss N. Giddings , Ron A. Hopkinson , Nathan A. Johanningsmeier , William F. Leggett , Mikael M. Silvanto
IPC分类号: H04R1/02
CPC分类号: H04R1/2811 , H04R1/288 , H04R2499/15
摘要: A computer system having a loudspeaker mounted on a main logic board by a hermetic seal, is disclosed. More particularly, embodiments of the computer system include an acoustic cavity defined between the loudspeaker, the main logic board, and the hermetic seal. Embodiments of the computer system may include a compressible seal separated from the hermetic seal by the loudspeaker and/or the main logic board. The compressible seal may define an acoustic channel and the loudspeaker may emit sound in a high frequency range through the acoustic channel toward a system exit. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
摘要翻译: 公开了一种具有通过气密密封安装在主逻辑板上的扬声器的计算机系统。 更具体地,计算机系统的实施例包括在扬声器,主逻辑板和气密密封之间限定的声腔。 计算机系统的实施例可以包括通过扬声器和/或主逻辑板与密封件分离的可压缩密封件。 可压缩密封件可以限定声学通道,并且扬声器可以通过声学通道朝向系统出口发出高频范围内的声音。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。
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公开(公告)号:US20160103496A1
公开(公告)日:2016-04-14
申请号:US14867376
申请日:2015-09-28
申请人: Apple Inc.
发明人: Brett W. Degner , Daniel D. Sunshine , Ron A. Hopkinson , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , William F. Leggett , Patrick Kessler
IPC分类号: G06F3/01 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/02
CPC分类号: G06F3/017 , G06F1/1662 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/016 , G06F3/0213 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/04886 , G06F2203/04102 , G06F2203/04106
摘要: A dynamic input surface for an electronic device and a method of reconfiguring the same is disclosed. The input surface has a partially-flexible metal contact portion defining an input area, and a group of indicators. The indicators may be group of holes extending through the contact portion. The group of holes may be selectively illuminated based on a gesture performed on the contact portion. A size of the input area may be dynamically varied based on the gesture. Additionally, the group of indicators indicates a boundary of the input area.
摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于电子设备的动态输入表面及其重新配置的方法。 输入表面具有限定输入区域的部分柔性金属接触部分和一组指示器。 指示器可以是延伸穿过接触部分的孔组。 可以基于在接触部分上执行的手势来选择性地照亮一组孔。 可以基于手势来动态地改变输入区域的大小。 另外,这组指标表示输入区域的边界。
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公开(公告)号:US09030839B2
公开(公告)日:2015-05-12
申请号:US13855688
申请日:2013-04-02
申请人: Apple Inc.
CPC分类号: G06F1/169 , G06F1/182 , G06F3/03547 , H01H9/02 , H01H11/00 , H05K3/32 , Y10T29/49105 , Y10T29/49149
摘要: The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal and external components for portable computing devices having a thin profile. More particularly, the present application describes internal components configured to fit within a relatively thin outer enclosure, wherein the internal components comprise at least one external interface, such as, for example, a track pad interface.
摘要翻译: 本申请描述了用于为具有薄轮廓的便携式计算设备提供内部和外部组件的系统和方法的各种实施例。 更具体地,本申请描述了被配置为装配在相对薄的外壳内的内部部件,其中内部部件包括至少一个外部接口,例如轨道接口接口。
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公开(公告)号:US10162343B2
公开(公告)日:2018-12-25
申请号:US14339125
申请日:2014-07-23
申请人: Apple Inc.
IPC分类号: G06F19/00 , G05B19/418 , H05K13/00 , G06F1/16
摘要: A process for performing localized corrective actions to structure of an electronic device is described. The structure may include a mating surface configured to receive another structure such that the two structures may be, for example, adhesively bonded together. The localized corrective actions are configured not to improve the mating surface but to also prevent light within the electronic device from escaping in undesired areas of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the corrective action includes using a removal tool to remove identified portions of the surface. In other embodiments, the corrective action includes using a different tool to add material identified portions of the surface. The identified means may include an automated inspection system.
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公开(公告)号:US10120409B2
公开(公告)日:2018-11-06
申请号:US15160054
申请日:2016-05-20
申请人: Apple Inc.
发明人: Steven J. Osborne , Joss N. Giddings , Adam T. Garelli , William F. Leggett , Sarah J. Montplaisir , Eric T. Corriveau , Tyler J. Ewing
IPC分类号: G06F1/16 , H05K5/00 , H05K7/00 , B23K1/00 , B23K1/06 , B23K1/19 , B23K20/10 , B23K20/227 , B23K20/233 , B23K103/08 , B23K103/10 , B23K103/18 , B23K103/04
摘要: Techniques for bonding structural features together in an enclosure of an electronic device are disclosed. A structural feature may be ultrasonically soldered to the enclosure to provide structural support and form a magnetic circuit within the device. Also, ultrasonic welding can bond various features to an interior region of the enclosure without leaving a mark or trace to an exterior region of the enclosure in a location corresponding to the various features. Further, one or more features can be actuated against the enclosure to bond the one or more features by friction welding. In addition, a rotational friction welding machine can rotate a feature having a relatively small diameter at relatively high speeds against the enclosure to drive the feature into the enclosure and frictionally weld the feature with the enclosure. Also, the friction welding does not leave any an appearance of cosmetic deformation on the exterior region.
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