Apple inc. (20250103084). PRESSURE COMPENSATING BUTTON
PRESSURE COMPENSATING BUTTON
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
William C. Lukens of San Francisco CA US
Michael R. Parker of Loomis CA US
PRESSURE COMPENSATING BUTTON
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20250103084 titled 'PRESSURE COMPENSATING BUTTON
Original Abstract Submitted
a pressure compensating button can include a depressible interface. the depressible interface can define an external surface of the electronic device. the button can include a tactile switch. the button can include a first pressure accumulator, such as a first piston or plunger. the first pressure accumulator can be associated with the depressible interface. the first pressure accumulator can be configured to receive a first hydrostatic pressure. the button can include a second pressure accumulator, such as a second piston or plunger. the second pressure accumulator can be configured to receive a second hydrostatic pressure. the second pressure accumulator can counteract the first pressure accumulator, such as via a mechanical linkage, to limit an actuation of the tactile switch via the first hydrostatic pressure. additional systems and methods are also disclosed.
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