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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2018
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2016
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Motohide Hatanaka, Tokyo-to, JP;
Hsiang Hung Chen, Shenzhen, CN;
Erik L. Wang, Cupertino, CA (US);
Michael J. Webb, Cupertino, CA (US);
Douglas J. Weber, San Francisco, CA (US);
Daniele De Iuliis, Cupertino, CA (US);
Kah Sim Quah, Shenzhen, CN;
APPLE INC., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Clasp assemblies for bands (e.g., for watches) are disclosed. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a plurality of pivotally interconnected links, where respective links are releasably coupled to one another, and spring assemblies disposed between respective links impart biasing forces between the respective links. In some embodiments, a clasp assembly may include a clasp body, a clasp cover, and a connecting arm pivotally coupled to the clasp body at a first end of the connecting arm, and pivotally coupled to the clasp cover at a second end of the connecting arm. The clasp assembly may include springs, magnets, elastomer members, and/or other mechanisms, components, or assemblies that impart a biasing force between the clasp body, the connecting arm, and/or the clasp cover.