Overview

• The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple a patent titled “Electronic device having a shock-resistant haptic engine.”
• The design uses non-linear cantilevered springs with varying thickness and chamfered edges to soften minor shocks and stiffen under heavier loads.
• A movable mass suspended on flexures is redirected toward spring assemblies in the enclosure lid during an impact to avoid striking rigid surfaces and to spread force over time.
• Patent figures depict smartphone and watch implementations with multiple spring assemblies, with the approach emphasizing compact size and reduced weight alongside greater resilience.
• Coverage notes that patent grants do not confirm product plans, though one outlet speculates the design could reach mass production by 2027.