Magnetic connection and alignment of connectible devices
US9627130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B1/3877
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A first and second electronic device each including a connection surface and a magnetic element. The first and second devices may be in contact along the respective connection surfaces. The magnetic elements may be configured to align the first and second devices by moving either or both of the first and second devices relative to each other to achieve an aligned position. The magnetic element may also be operative to resist disconnection of first and second electronic devices when in the aligned position.
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