Apple inc. (20250087953). SPACE-SAVING RIGID-FLEX STRUCTURES

SPACE-SAVING RIGID-FLEX STRUCTURES

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Christopher L. Huang of Daly City CA (US)

Aaron N. Miletich of San Jose CA (US)

Joshua J. Pong of San Jose CA (US)

Min Chul Kim of San Jose CA (US)

Kyle M. Zampaglione of San Jose CA (US)

Matthew T. Craven of San Jose CA (US)

SPACE-SAVING RIGID-FLEX STRUCTURES

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20250087953 titled 'SPACE-SAVING RIGID-FLEX STRUCTURES

Original Abstract Submitted

an example provides an adapter having a connector with a space-efficient design by incorporating a space-saving rigid-flex structure. the rigid-flex structure can include a first printed circuit board and a second printed circuit board. the first printed circuit board and a second printed circuit board can be joined by a flexible circuit board. the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board can be at least roughly aligned with each other and the flexible circuit board can convey power and data signals between electronic components on the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board. the flexible circuit board can route signals through a physical 180 degree turn.