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USB connector and method of manufacture

US7862377B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2008
Grant dateJan 4, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/50
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A special USB connector which can accommodate PCBA with discrete components soldered on the frontal portion of PCBA is disclosed. The components can be positioned inside the USB connector. A carrier is utilized for PCBA support within a special USB connector used for compact USB devices and sliding motion.

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