Hinge connector for electronic device
US7001193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hinge for an electronic device includes a body and a contact member. The body includes a printed circuit board and a plurality of terminals extending therefrom. The contact member includes a plurality of contacts defining a contact passageway. The body is partially positioned within the contact passageway such that an electrical connection is provided between the terminals of the body and the contacts of the contact member. The contact member rotates relative to the body and electrical contact is maintained between the terminals and the contacts throughout this rotation.
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