USB modem devices with a flip antenna and a retractable USB connector
US7530823B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) modem device includes a body member and a flip member. The flip member includes an antenna element and is rotatably coupled to the body member for movement about a hinge axis between a closed position and an open position. A USB connector is movably mounted in the body member for movement between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the body member. A linkage mechanism in the body member couples the flip member and the USB connector so that movement of the flip member between the open position and the closed position moves the USB connector between the extended position and the retracted position.
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