Graphics-card power connector
US11936142B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/712
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power connector includes a first printed circuit board (PCB) to connect to a plurality of power cables and receive power from the plurality of power cables. The power connector also includes a plug, which is electrically connected to the first PCB, to connect to a graphics card and provide the power to the graphics card. The power connector may further include a second PCB electrically connected between the first PCB and the plug, a casing to house the first PCB and/or the second PCB, and/or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to be illuminated during operation of the graphics card.
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