Rotating universal serial bus hub
US7510420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R35/04
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector hub apparatus is provided that can rotate along two different axes in two different planes with respect to an upstream connector plug, so that the hub can be easily positioned in a variety of configurations In one embodiment of the present invention, the connector hub apparatus comprises a first body with a plurality of downstream connectors, a second body with an upstream connector operatively coupled to the plurality of downstream connectors, a ratcheting mechanism that allows the first body to rotate to a first set of predetermined positions within a first plane, and a hinge that allows the second body to rotate to a second set of predetermined positions within a second plane, wherein the second plane is perpendicular with respect to the first plane.
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