公开(公告)号：WO2013019842A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：PCT/US2012/049130

申请日：2012-08-01

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  MURPHY, Robert Sean

Inventor： CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  MURPHY, Robert Sean

IPC: C09J7/02

CPC classification number: C09J7/0296 ,  B32B37/1284 ,  B32B37/206 ,  B32B2309/105 ,  B32B2405/00 ,  C09J7/29 ,  C09J2201/128 ,  C09J2203/326 ,  C09J2467/006 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/14 ,  Y10T428/1476 ,  Y10T428/1481 ,  Y10T428/15 ,  Y10T428/28 ,  Y10T428/2848

Abstract: An adhesive stack comprises a shear layer positioned between two adhesive layers. The shear layer, comprised of a weak adhesive sub-layer positioned between substrate sublayers, is designed to fail upon application of a deliberate and appropriate shear force and before the failure of the adhesive layers. The adhesive sub-layer defines a width and/or length less than a width and/or length of another layer or sub-layer of the adhesive stack. The adhesive stack aids in securing components within an electronic device to prevent movement of the component when the device is dropped, hit, or bumped. The adhesive stack may occupy minimal space within the device, and reduce the cost of securing the component within the device's interior. The adhesive stack may allow for replacement of the component by an authorized person applying an appropriate and deliberate force. The adhesive stack may aid in identifying components replaced by an unauthorized person.

Abstract translation: 粘合剂堆叠包括位于两个粘合剂层之间的剪切层。 设置在位于衬底子层之间的弱粘合剂子层的剪切层被设计为在施加有意和适当的剪切力并且在粘合剂层失效之前失效。 粘合剂子层限定了小于粘合剂叠层的另一层或子层的宽度和/或长度的宽度和/或长度。 粘合剂叠层有助于将元件固定在电子设备内，以防止在设备掉落，撞击或碰撞时组件的移动。 粘合剂堆叠可能占用设备内的最小空间，并降低将部件固定在设备内部的成本。 粘合剂堆可以允许授权的人员使用适当的和故意的力来更换部件。 粘合剂层可以帮助识别由未经授权的人更换的部件。

公开(公告)号：WO2013184150A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2012/041769

申请日：2012-06-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  DEGNER, Brett W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  BROCK, John M. ,  HENDREN, Keith J. ,  AUGENBERGS, Peteris K. ,  GIDDINGS, JOS S N. ,  WALDON, Matthew C. ,  HAZEGH, Cina ,  SCHWALBACH, Charles A. ,  SMITH, Brandon S. ,  LEGGETT, William F. ,  REID, Gavin J. ,  TATE, Thomas R. ,  THOMASON, Gary ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  BROCK, John M. ,  HENDREN, Keith J. ,  AUGENBERGS, Peteris K. ,  GIDDINGS, JOS S N. ,  WALDON, Matthew C. ,  HAZEGH, Cina ,  SCHWALBACH, Charles A. ,  SMITH, Brandon S. ,  LEGGETT, William F. ,  REID, Gavin J. ,  TATE, Thomas R. ,  THOMASON, Gary ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  F16B37/061 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/1698 ,  G06F1/184 ,  G06F1/187 ,  G06F1/203 ,  H01Q1/2266

Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments of systems and methods for providing internal 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.

Abstract translation: 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成装配在相对薄的外壳内的内部部件。

公开(公告)号：WO2011047094A2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：PCT/US2010/052563

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  RAFF, John ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  DEFOREST, Laura M. ,  DIFONZO, John C. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  GOLDBERG, Michelle ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  HIBBARD, Timothy S. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  LEGGETT, William F. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  REID, Gavin J. ,  SCHWALBACH, Charles A. ,  BERGERON, Kathleen A. ,  FETTERMAN,, Kevin S. ,  HUANG, Chung-Tse ,  ZELIFF, Zachary Joseph ,  THOMASON, Gary ,  GOEL, Ruchi ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  AGARWAL, Anand N. ,  BERG, Bruce E. ,  LIN, Bingjiun ,  COISH, Robert L.

Inventor： RAFF, John ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  DEFOREST, Laura M. ,  DIFONZO, John C. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  GOLDBERG, Michelle ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  HIBBARD, Timothy S. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  LEGGETT, William F. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  REID, Gavin J. ,  SCHWALBACH, Charles A. ,  BERGERON, Kathleen A. ,  FETTERMAN,, Kevin S. ,  HUANG, Chung-Tse ,  ZELIFF, Zachary Joseph ,  THOMASON, Gary ,  GOEL, Ruchi ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  AGARWAL, Anand N. ,  BERG, Bruce E. ,  LIN, Bingjiun ,  COISH, Robert L.

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  B29K2705/02 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1688

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 描述了多部分计算机外壳。 多部分计算机外壳至少包括结构支撑层和主体。 该主体至少包括由轻质柔性材料形成的外层和连接到外层的内层。 内层连接到支撑层，形成内层和结构支撑层之间的载荷路径。 施加到多部分计算机外壳的负载通过负载路径传递到支撑层而基本上不影响外层。

公开(公告)号：WO2013184146A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：PCT/US2012/041745

申请日：2012-06-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  DEGNER, Brett W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  BATAILLOU, Jeremy ,  NIGEN, Jay S. ,  THEOBALD, Matthew S. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  SCHWALBACH, Charles A. ,  SMITH, Brandon S. ,  LEGGETT, William F.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Christiaan A. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  BATAILLOU, Jeremy ,  NIGEN, Jay S. ,  THEOBALD, Matthew S. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  SCHWALBACH, Charles A. ,  SMITH, Brandon S. ,  LEGGETT, William F.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F2200/1612 ,  Y10T29/49 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing a lightweight and durable portable computing device having a thin profile. The portable computing device can take the form of a laptop computer. The laptop computer can include a uni-body top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了关于用于提供具有薄型材的轻便且耐用的便携式计算设备的系统和方法的各种实施例。 便携式计算设备可以采用膝上型计算机的形式。 膝上型计算机可以包括其上形成有集成支撑系统的单体顶部壳体，该集成支撑系统提供结构支撑，其通过顶部壳体分配施加的负载以防止翘曲和弯曲。

公开(公告)号：WO2016183510A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：PCT/US2016/032515

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: KNOPF, Eric A. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  LEONG, Craig C. ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  ZERCOE, Bradford J. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  BROOKS, Ryan P. ,  WANG, Paul X.

Inventor： KNOPF, Eric A. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  LEONG, Craig C. ,  CAO, Robert Y. ,  ZERCOE, Bradford J. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh C. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  BROOKS, Ryan P. ,  WANG, Paul X.

IPC: H01H13/705 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/88

CPC classification number: H01H13/7065 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/04 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2203/038 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2223/03 ,  H01H2223/054 ,  H01H2227/022 ,  H01H2229/02 ,  H01H2239/056 ,  H01H2239/074

Abstract: An input mechanism is disclosed. The input mechanism includes a dome support structure (314) defining an opening (404) that extends through the dome support structure to face a case (303), a collapsible dome (402) positioned in the opening and engaged with the dome support structure, and a cover member (316) coupled to the dome support structure and covering the collapsible dome, thereby retaining the collapsible dome within the opening of the dome support structure. The dome support structure may also be a frame comprising retention channels (412) which capture a pivot pin (414) of a butterfly hinge (304). The collapsible dome (402) includes a protruding member such as an actuation arm (423) that extends into an interior volume of the dome and an array of suspension arms (904). The butterfly hinge (1300) may include wings (1302, 1304) and a living hinge (1306). A method of assembling a keyboard comprising a collapsible dome is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入机构。 输入机构包括：圆顶支撑结构（314），其限定穿过圆顶支撑结构面向壳体（303）的开口（404）;定位在开口中并与圆顶支撑结构接合的可折叠圆顶（402） 以及联接到所述圆顶支撑结构并覆盖所述可折叠圆顶的盖构件（316），从而将所述可折叠圆顶保持在所述圆顶支撑结构的开口内。 圆顶支撑结构还可以是包括捕获蝴蝶铰链（304）的枢轴销（414）的保持通道（412）的框架。 可折叠圆顶（402）包括突出构件，例如延伸到圆顶的内部空间和悬挂臂阵列（904）的致动臂（423）。 蝶形铰链（1300）可以包括翼（1302,1304）和活动铰链（1306）。 还公开了一种组装包括可折叠圆顶的键盘的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2014197726A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2014/041153

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  KALINOWSKI, Caitlin Elizabeth ,  KOSOGLOW, Richard D. ,  BANKO, Joshua D. ,  NARAJOWSKI, David H. ,  BERK, Jonathan L. ,  LECLERC, Michael E. ,  MCBROOM, Michael D. ,  IQBAL, Asif ,  MICHELSEN, Paul S. ,  SIN, Mark K. ,  BAKER, Paul A. ,  SONTAG, Harold L. ,  YUEN, Wai Ching ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  FETTERMAN, Kevin S. ,  CALKINS, Alexander C. ,  MCBROOM, Daniel L.

IPC: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/183

Abstract: An internal component and external interface arrangement for a cylindrical compact computing system is described that includes at least a structural heat sink having triangular shape disposed within a cylindrical volume defined by a cylindrical housing. A computing engine having a generally triangular shape is described having internal components that include a graphics processing unit (GPU) board, a central processing unit (CPU) board, an input/output (I/O) interface board, an interconnect board, and a power supply unit (PSU).

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于圆柱形紧凑计算系统的内部部件和外部接口装置，其包括至少具有三角形形状的结构散热器，该散热器设置在由圆柱形壳体限定的圆柱形容积内。 具有大致三角形状的计算引擎被描述为具有包括图形处理单元（GPU）板，中央处理单元（CPU）板，输入/输出（I / O）接口板，互连板和 电源单元（PSU）。

公开(公告)号：WO2016053247A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2014/058090

申请日：2014-09-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MCBROOM, Daniel L. ,  MCBROOM, Michael D. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P.

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H05K5/0217 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/182 ,  H05K5/0004 ,  H05K5/0086

Abstract: This application relates to methods and apparatus for pneumatically separating adhesively joined components. A pneumatic release mechanism can be positioned between the adhesively joined components. The pneumatic release mechanism can be positioned adjacent to or within an adhesive joint so that when it is filled with air the pneumatic release mechanism can exert a force on the joined components sufficient to sever the adhesive bond. In some embodiments, the joined components can be housing components. In other embodiments, the joined components can be a battery cell and a housing component.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及用于气动分离粘合剂的方法和装置。 气动释放机构可以位于粘合的部件之间。 气动释放机构可以定位在粘合接头附近或内部，使得当空气释放机构充满空气时，气动释放机构可以对连接的部件施加足以切断粘合剂粘合的力。 在一些实施例中，连接的部件可以是外壳部件。 在其它实施例中，连接的部件可以是电池单元和壳体部件。

公开(公告)号：WO2014197735A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2014/041165

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： WHANG, Eugene A. ,  STRINGER, Christopher J. ,  DEGNER, Brett W. ,  NARAJOWSKI, David H. ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  PRATHER, Eric R. ,  KALINOWSKI, Caitlin Elizabeth ,  STAGNARO, Adam T. ,  MCBROOM, Daniel L. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  MCBROOM, Michael D. ,  SIN, Mark K. ,  BAKER, Paul A. ,  LIANG, Frank F.

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/182 ,  G06F1/183 ,  G06F1/185

Abstract: A desktop computing system having at least a central core surrounded by housing having a shape that defines a volume in which the central core resides is described. The housing includes a first opening and a second opening axially displaced from the first opening. The first opening having a size and shape in accordance with an amount of airflow used as a heat transfer medium for cooling internal components, the second opening defined by a lip that engages a portion of the airflow in such a way that at least some of the heat transferred to the air flow from the internal components is passed to the housing.

Abstract translation: 描述了至少具有由外壳包围的中心芯片的桌面计算系统，所述壳体具有限定其中心芯所在的体积的形状。 壳体包括从第一开口轴向移位的第一开口和第二开口。 第一开口具有根据用作冷却内部部件的传热介质的气流量的尺寸和形状，第二开口由唇缘限定，该唇缘以一定的方式接合气流的一部分，使得至少一些 传递到来自内部部件的空气流的热量被传递到壳体。

公开(公告)号：WO2014197731A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2014/041160

申请日：2014-06-05

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett W. ,  PRATHER, Eric R. ,  NARAJOWSKI, David H. ,  LIANG, Frank F. ,  NIGEN, Jay S. ,  DYBENKO, Jesse T. ,  DUKE, Connor R. ,  WHANG, Eugene A. ,  STRINGER, Christopher J. ,  BANKO, Joshua D. ,  KALINOWSKI, Caitlin Elizabeth ,  BERK, Jonathan L. ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  FETTERMAN, Kevin S. ,  WEIRSHAUSER, Eric J.

IPC: G06F1/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/20 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/183

Abstract: The present application describes various embodiments regarding systems and methods for providing efficient heat rejection for a lightweight and durable compact computing system having a small form factor. The compact computing system can take the form of a desktop computer. The desktop computer can include a monolithic top case having an integrated support system formed therein, the integrated support system providing structural support that distributes applied loads through the top case preventing warping and bowing. A mixed flow fan is utilized to efficiently pull cooling air through the compact computing system.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了关于用于为具有小外形尺寸的轻便且耐用的小型计算系统提供有效散热的系统和方法的各种实施例。 紧凑型计算系统可以采用台式计算机的形式。 台式计算机可以包括具有形成在其中的集成支撑系统的整体式顶壳，该集成支撑系统提供结构支撑，其通过顶壳分布施加的载荷，从而防止翘曲和弯曲。 利用混流风扇有效地将冷却空气拉过小型计算系统。