Protection module for data transmission connector
US8672694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/64
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A protection module includes a protective cover having a first main body and an elastic arm, and a cover removing tool having a second main body, at least one elastic engaging pin and a release pin. The first main body has at least one engaging slot and a retaining slot; the elastic arm has a free front end with at least one beveled slot. The release pin is longer than the elastic engaging pin and has a thickness larger than a height of two raised portions in a socket of the data transmission connector, and has an acute-angled beveled free end. The elastic engaging pin has a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the engaging slot and has a free end with a retaining block. The protective cover is plugged into the data transmission connector for protecting the same against damages caused by maliciously applied force or improper use of it.
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