Waterproof plug for data port of portable electronic device
US7563113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5227
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A waterproof plug includes a cover plate for closing an outward-directed access of a data port provided on a main body of a portable electronic device; and an approximately hexagonally shaped sealing flange perpendicularly extended from a data port sealing surface of the cover plate for fitly engaging into the access of the data port to seal the same. A water-guiding groove is provided along the sealing flange at a position adjacent to the cover plate. Rainwater falling on the top of the cover plate and the sealing flange immediately flows downward due to its weight to the water-guiding groove and two lateral sides of the sealing flange without accumulating or leaking into the data port to cause damage to the portable electronic device.
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