I/O connector for a portable communications device
US6254417A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6272
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An I/O connector has a housing with front, rear and top openings. Set within the housing is a monolithically formed latch. This latch has first and second tines. The first tine has a notch at its front end for engaging with an appropriate locking niche on the portable communications device, and a button at its back end. The button protrudes through the top opening of the housing, and the front ends of the tines protrude through the front opening of the housing. By pressing on the button, the first tine is depressed towards the second tine, which unlocks the I/O connector from the locking niche. The second tine is slightly longer than the first tine to ensure that the first tine stays locked within the locking niche.
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