Grounding connector for an electronic device
US7738260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/16
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A grounding connector for an electronic device having a first housing element and a second housing element comprising a ground clip, a cam surface and a follower. The ground clip is electrically coupled to a first housing element, and selectably electrically coupled with the second housing element. A cam surface is positioned on the first housing element and in proximity to the ground clip. The follower is slidably positionable on the second housing element, and has a first end that engages the cam surface and a second end that engages the ground clip. The ground clip is electrically coupled to a second housing element while the electronic device is in each of the collapsed orientation and the articulated orientation. Upon movement between the collapsed orientation and the articulated orientation, the cam surface directs the follower to electrically decouple the ground clip from the second housing element.
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