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Self-alignment magnetic connector reduced in size

US7252512B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 21, 2004
Grant dateAug 7, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/083
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a magnetic connector acquiring connection with a mating connector by magnetic force, a base member has a particular surface to be faced to the mating connector upon connection. An electrode terminal is fixed to the base member and adapted to be electrically connected to the mating connector. The base member has a magnetic force generating portion having a plurality of magnetic poles for producing the magnetic force. N and the S poles of the magnetic poles are alternately arranged along the particular surface in a predetermined direction. Thus, the connector is properly positioned relative to the mating connector by the magnetic force.

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