System and method for flexible connection of redundant input-output modules or other devices
US10296482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/25319
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a first device connector configured to be coupled to a first device. The apparatus also includes a second device connector configured to be coupled to a second device. The apparatus further includes at least two connection arms forming a hinged connection between the first device connector and the second device connector. In addition, the apparatus includes a flexible connector coupled to the first device connector and the second device connector, at least a portion of the flexible connector extending through the at least two connection arms, the flexible connector comprising a flexible printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) or a flexible flat cable (FFC).
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