PC card rugged interconnect
US6099355A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A ruggedized PCMCIA card (PC card) connection adapter device includes a rigid housing having a PC card interface assembly and a external component interface assembly. Each interface assembly extends through an associated exterior surface of the housing, and the assemblies are linked to allow transfer of input/output signals therebetween. The PC card interface assembly includes a linking member sized and shaped to fittingly engage the PC card socket of a host computer. A gasket member disposed on the linking member provides a seal between the PC card socket and the linking member when the connection adapter is in place. The connection adapter also includes a locking means by which the device may be selectively secured to a host computer.
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