Electronic device with contacts flush with housing
US10579097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6205
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device comprising a device enclosure having an exterior surface; a contact area positioned at the exterior surface and having first and second ends, the contact area having a plurality of contacts arranged between the first and second ends and substantially flush with the exterior surface; and an alignment feature within the enclosure comprising first and second magnets positioned on opposing sides of the contact area, the first magnet positioned adjacent to the first end of the contact area and the second magnet positioned adjacent to the second end of the contact area.
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