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USB device with heat dissipating thermal link

US8215981B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 2010
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2213/0042
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A USB device is provided. The USB device includes a housing, a circuit board, a chip, a USB connector and a metal connector. The circuit board is disposed in the housing. The chip is disposed on the circuit board. The USB connector is connected to the circuit board. The metal connector is connected to the USB connector, wherein the metal connector includes an extended portion, and the extended portion contacts the chip to dissipate heat from the chip.

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