公开(公告)号：WO2019067160A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-04

申请号：PCT/US2018/048972

申请日：2018-08-30

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  STRINGER, Christopher J. ,  LIGTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  NARAJOWSKI, David H. ,  LAURENT, Kristopher P. ,  AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  LECLERC, Michael E.

IPC: H01R11/30 ,  H01F7/02 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R35/04 ,  H01R39/64

CPC classification number: H01R13/6205 ,  H01F7/0263 ,  H01R11/30 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/2407 ,  H01R35/04 ,  H01R39/643

Abstract: Connector inserts and connector receptacles that have a small form factor, readily mate when brought into proximity to each other, and disconnect when subjected to a non-axial force.

公开(公告)号：WO2018058059A4

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：PCT/US2017/053300

申请日：2017-09-25

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： TZIVISKOS, George ,  HACK, Paul Joseph ,  LIAO, Yufan ,  AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  JEON, James M. ,  BERGVALL, Daniel A.

IPC: H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: Connector tongues that may provide a high signal quality or signal integrity to allow high speed data transfers, may be reliably manufactured, and may be durable and have good wear performance. One example may provide a connector tongue having contacts and traces formed on a printed circuit board. Using a printed circuit board for pathways through a connector tongue may provide low impedances for power traces, matched impedances for differential signal pairs, and shielding. This may provide a connector tongue that may provide a high signal quality or signal integrity to allow high speed data transfers. These and other examples may provide a connector tongue that is durable and has good wear performance by including side retention features on each side of the printed circuit board. The side retention features may be metallic, ceramic, or other durable material.

公开(公告)号：WO2022060382A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-24

申请号：PCT/US2020/052447

申请日：2020-09-24

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SOOHOO, Eric T. ,  AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  BLOOM, Daniel R. ,  MCINTOSH, Sean T. ,  SHI LI, Tian ,  KOLE, Jared ,  LEBLANC, Jason ,  ELY, Colin M. ,  CAMERON, Peter ,  KINNEY, Michael ,  JOL, Eric ,  SIAHAAN, Edward ,  ZUPKE, Robert ,  GUPTA, Rohan ,  FRANCIS, Jordon J.

IPC: H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/6595 ,  H01R13/633 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R12/71

Abstract: Connector inserts and connector receptacles that have a small form factor and where when a connector insert and connector receptacle are mated, the connector insert can rotate and articulate relative to an electronic device housing the connector receptacle. The connector receptacle can be connected to components in the electronic device through a flexible circuit board having an amount of slack or excess length to allow the connector receptacle and the connector insert to rotate relative to the connected components. A bearing supporting the connector receptacle can articulate about an axis to allow the connector receptacle and connector insert to articulate relative to the connected components. The bearing can further support a locking mechanism to lock the connector insert in place in the connector receptacle.

公开(公告)号：WO2015027239A3

公开(公告)日：2015-02-26

申请号：PCT/US2014/052538

申请日：2014-08-25

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  PYPER, Dennis R.

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/60 ,  B23C3/12 ,  H05K3/10 ,  H05K3/24 ,  H01R13/6473

Abstract: Connector inserts and other structures that have a high signal integrity and low insertion loss, are reliable, and are readily manufactured. One example may provide a connector insert formed primarily using a printed circuit board. Contacts on the connector insert may be akin to contacts on a printed circuit board and they may connect to traces having matched impedances on the printed circuit board in order to improve signal integrity and reduce insertion loss. The printed circuit board may be manufactured in a manner for increased reliability. Plating, solder block, and other manufacturing steps that are native to printed circuit board manufacturing may be employed to improve manufacturability. Specialized tools that may provide a chamfered edge on the connector inserts may be employed.

公开(公告)号：WO2017044652A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：PCT/US2016/050812

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  CAMERON, Peter J. ,  KASHANI, Mani Razaghi

IPC: H01R13/631 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/56 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/508 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/56 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/5845 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R43/24 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Connectors that are able to withstand force and are easy to manufacture. The connectors may include connecting portions that may move relative to other portions of the connectors to absorb force. The connectors may be designed to partially break in order to protect devices that may be connected to. The connectors may be further designed to break in a controlled manner to prevent springs or other components that may be under compression from being dislodged from the connectors.

Abstract translation: 能够承受力并易于制造的连接器。 连接器可以包括可以相对于连接器的其它部分移动以吸收力的连接部分。 连接器可以被设计成部分断裂，以便保护可能连接到的设备。 连接器可以被进一步设计成以受控的方式断裂，以防止弹簧或其他可能被压缩的部件从连接器移出。

公开(公告)号：WO2015160744A3

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：PCT/US2015/025661

申请日：2015-04-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： TZIVISKOS, George ,  LEE, Jae Hwang ,  AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  HACK, Paul J. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  ZHOU, Rui

IPC: H01R13/6585 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/504 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/6594

Abstract: Connector receptacles that are able to withstand insertion and other forces, are reliable, and are easy to manufacture. In various examples, the connector receptacle tongue or other portions may be reinforced such that they may withstand the insertion forces exerted through a connector insert.

公开(公告)号：WO2015073989A2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：PCT/US2014/065996

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  NG, Nathan

IPC: H01R12/70

CPC classification number: H01R12/73 ,  H01R12/7029 ,  H01R13/6583 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H05K1/117

Abstract: Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. The tongue may be formed using a printed circuit board. Contacts may be plated on top and bottom surfaces of the tongue. Retention features may also be located on top and bottom surfaces of tongue. These retention features may be speed bumps or other features. The connector insert may include a leading edge portion formed of plastic, a conductive shield around the insert behind the leasing edge portion, a plurality of spring contacts attached to an inside of the conductive shield, a top row of contacts; and a bottom row of contacts. Other connector receptacles may include a tongue having side ground contacts. The side ground contacts may engage an inside of a plug shield and have contacting portion to fit in openings in the plug shield.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统可以包括连接器插座和连接器插头或插入件。 连接器插座可以包括舌片。 舌片可以使用印刷电路板形成。 触点可以镀在舌头的顶部和底部表面。 保留特征也可以位于舌头的顶部和底部表面上。 这些保留功能可能是减速块或其他功能。 连接器插入件可以包括由塑料形成的前缘部分，在插入件的边缘部分后面的插入件周围的导电屏蔽件，附接到导电屏蔽件的内侧的多个弹簧触点，第一排触点; 和底部的一排接触点。 其他连接器插座可以包括具有侧接地触头的舌片。 侧接地触点可以接合插头屏蔽罩的内部并具有接触部分以配合插头屏蔽罩的开口。

公开(公告)号：WO2018058059A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：PCT/US2017/053300

申请日：2017-09-25

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： TZIVISKOS, George ,  HACK, Paul Joseph ,  LIAO, Yufan ,  AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  JEON, James M. ,  BERGVALL, Daniel A.

IPC: H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/60

CPC classification number: H01R12/721 ,  H01R12/79 ,  H01R13/22 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R13/6594 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: Connector tongues that may provide a high signal quality or signal integrity to allow high speed data transfers, may be reliably manufactured, and may be durable and have good wear performance. One example may provide a connector tongue having contacts and traces formed on a printed circuit board. Using a printed circuit board for pathways through a connector tongue may provide low impedances for power traces, matched impedances for differential signal pairs, and shielding. This may provide a connector tongue that may provide a high signal quality or signal integrity to allow high speed data transfers. These and other examples may provide a connector tongue that is durable and has good wear performance by including side retention features on each side of the printed circuit board. The side retention features may be metallic, ceramic, or other durable material.

Abstract translation: 可以提供高信号质量或信号完整性以允许高速数据传输的连接器舌片可以可靠地制造，并且可以是耐用的且具有良好的耐磨性能。 一个示例可以提供具有形成在印刷电路板上的触点和迹线的连接器舌片。 将印刷电路板用于通过连接器舌片的路径可以为功率迹线提供低阻抗，用于差分信号对的匹配阻抗和屏蔽。 这可以提供连接器舌片，其可以提供高信号质量或信号完整性以允许高速数据传输。 这些和其他示例可以通过在印刷电路板的每一侧上包括侧保持特征来提供耐用且具有良好耐磨性能的连接器舌片。 侧面保持特征可以是金属，陶瓷或其他耐用材料。

公开(公告)号：WO2015172084A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-12

申请号：PCT/US2015/029994

申请日：2015-05-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： CORNELIUS, William ,  AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  GAO, Zheng

IPC: H01R13/6473 ,  H01R12/71

CPC classification number: H01R13/6469 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R13/6473 ,  H01R13/665

Abstract: Connector inserts and receptacles that provide signal paths having desired impedance characteristics. One example may provide a connector system having a connector insert and a connector receptacle. Contacts in the connector insert may form signal paths with corresponding contacts in the connector receptacle. Additional traces in the connector insert and receptacle may be part of these signal paths. The signal paths may have a target or a desired impedance along their lengths such that the power paths electrically appear as transmission lines. Constraints on physical dimensions of the connector insert and connector receptacle contacts may result in variations in impedance along the signal paths. Accordingly, embodiments of the present invention may provide structures to reduce these variations, to compensate for these variations, or a combination thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供具有所需阻抗特性的信号路径的连接器插件和插座。 一个示例可以提供具有连接器插件和连接器插座的连接器系统。 连接器插入件中的触点可以形成具有连接器插座中的相应触点的信号路径。 连接器插件和插座中的附加迹线可以是这些信号路径的一部分。 信号路径可以沿其长度具有目标或期望的阻抗，使得功率路径电显示为传输线。 对连接器插头和连接器插座触点的物理尺寸的约束可能导致沿着信号路径的阻抗变化。 因此，本发明的实施例可以提供减少这些变化的结构，以补偿这些变化或其组合。

公开(公告)号：WO2015073974A3

公开(公告)日：2015-05-21

申请号：PCT/US2014/065968

申请日：2014-11-17

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： GAO, Zheng ,  AMINI, Mahmoud R. ,  NG, Nathan ,  KIM, Min Chul

IPC: H01R13/6582 ,  H01R13/6597 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R13/73

Abstract: Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. A first plurality of contacts may be formed on a top surface of the tongue. A first ground pad may be located on a top surface of tongue, and a shield may be formed around the tongue. The connector insert may include a housing and a conductive shield around the housing behind a leading edge of the connector insert. A front edge of the shield may be folded into an opening at the leading edge. In other examples, the receptacle shield may include one or more fingers. These fingers may contact the connector insert shield to form a ground path. One or more of these fingers may engage openings in the insert shield to provide a retention force between the connector insert and receptacle.