Device plug and electronic instrument socket particularly for use in recharging instrument battery
US7229323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A device is described for establishing an electrical connection between a portable electronic instrument and an external device, the portable electronic instrument comprising a casing provided with a socket in which a plurality of electrical contact elements is disposed, this socket being shaped to permit the insertion of a plug-in adaptor which is electrically connected to the external device and comprises a plurality of electrical contact zones, each intended to come into contact with a corresponding electrical contact element in the socket. The electrical contact elements are disposed substantially perpendicularly to the direction of insertion of the plug-in adaptor, and the electrical contact zones extend substantially parallel to the direction of insertion of the plug-in adaptor. Also described is a system for recharging a battery of a portable electronic instrument comprising such a connection device, as well as a plug-in adaptor for such a connection device.
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