Dual orientation connector with side contacts
US8931962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2107/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates generally to connectors such as audio connectors and in particular to a dual orientation audio connector with side audio contacts that can be used in place of standard audio connectors. The connector has an intuitive insertion orientation and a smooth, consistent feel when inserted and extracted from its corresponding receptacle connector. A corresponding connector jack may be configured to receive the dual orientation audio connector.
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