Connector system for a wearable article
US10439322B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector system for a wearable article including receptacle and plug connector assemblies is provided. The receptacle connector assembly includes a housing having a cavity receiving an electronic device and having a receptacle connector. The plug connector assembly includes a holder including an article mount securable to the wearable article and a support arm hingedly coupled to the article mount at a hinge. The plug connector assembly has a plug connector on the support arm including plug contacts and a cable electrically connected to the plug contacts. A seal is coupled between the receptacle connector and the plug connector. The plug connector is loaded into a receptacle of the receptacle connector to mate the plug contacts with the receptacle contacts to electrically connect the cable to the electronic device.
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