Separable articulating power and data interface
US11450999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6658
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Connector inserts and connector receptacles that have a small form factor and where when a connector insert and connector receptacle are mated, the connector insert can rotate and articulate relative to an electronic device housing the connector receptacle. The connector receptacle can be connected to components in the electronic device through a flexible circuit board having an amount of slack or excess length to allow the connector receptacle and the connector insert to rotate relative to the connected components. A bearing supporting the connector receptacle can articulate about an axis to allow the connector receptacle and connector insert to articulate relative to the connected components. The bearing can further support a locking mechanism to lock the connector insert in place in the connector receptacle.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.