Trim for input/output architecture in an electronic device
AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorsAnthony S. Montevirgen, Emery A. Sanford, Kenneth A. Jenks, Anna K. Shedletsky, Daniele De Iuliis
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AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorsAnthony S. Montevirgen, Emery A. Sanford, Kenneth A. Jenks, Anna K. Shedletsky, Daniele De Iuliis
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A trim is provided which may be substantially concealed in an electronic device housing. Embodiments may be configured to distribute received forces away from internal components of an electronic device. Further some embodiments may be configured to align an electronic device housing with the internal plug receptacle for ease of assembly. Some embodiments may be configured to align a plug with the plug receptacle during plug attachment to ensure the correct attachment of the plug. Further embodiments may be made of a substantially rigid material to sustain repeated cycles plug insertion and removal. Additional embodiments may limit the ability for moisture to access the internal components of the electronic device. Certain embodiments may be interposed between a plug receptacle and an electronic device housing.
A trim configured to be substantially enclosed in an electronic device housing and configured to be interposed between the electronic device housing and an electronic device plug receptacle, the trim further configured to guide a plug along a plug insertion axis during attachment of the plug to the electronic device plug receptacle, the trim comprising:
A trim configured to be interposed between a device housing and an internal plug receptacle, the internal plug receptacle configured to attach a corresponding plug along a plug insertion axis, the trim comprising:
A trim configured to be interposed between a device hosing and an internal plug receptacle, the internal plug receptacle configured to attach a corresponding plug along a plug insertion axis, the trim comprising:
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