СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬ С ДВОЙНОЙ ОРИЕНТАЦИЕЙ С ВНЕШНИМИ КОНТАКТАМИ

Штекерный соединитель имеет вывод соединителя с первой и второй главными противоположными сторонами и третьей и четвертой противоположными сторонами, протягивающимися между первой и второй главными сторонами, а также множество электрических контактов, переносимых выводом соединителя. Множество контактов включает в себя первый набор внешних контактов, сформированный на первой главной стороне, и второй набор внешних контактов, сформированный на второй главной стороне. Первое множество контактов симметрично разнесено со вторым множеством контактов, а вывод соединителя имеет форму со 180-градусной симметрией, так что он может быть вставлен и функционально соединен с соответствующим розеточным соединителем в любой из двух ориентаций вставки. При этом средства фиксации, сформированные на третьей и четвертой сторонах около дистального конца вывода соединителя, выступают в качестве заземляющих контактов. Технический результат - создание штекерного соединителя с двойной ориентацией, который имеет ...

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬ С ДВОЙНОЙ ОРИЕНТАЦИЕЙ С ВНЕШНИМИ КОНТАКТАМИ

... 1. Штекерный соединитель, содержащий:- вывод соединителя, имеющий первую и вторую противоположные стороны и третью и четвертую противоположные стороны, протягивающиеся между первой и второй главными сторонами, при этом каждая из третьей и четвертой сторон является значительно более узкой, чем первая и вторая стороны;- множество электрических контактов, переносимых посредством вывода соединителя, причем множество контактов включает в себя первое множество контактов, сформированных на первой главной стороне, и второе множество контактов, сформированных на второй главной стороне, при этом первое множество контактов симметрично разнесено со вторым множеством контактов, и вывод соединителя имеет форму со 180-градусной симметрией, так что вывод соединителя может быть вставлен и функционально соединен с соответствующим розеточным соединителем в любой из двух ориентаций; и- средства фиксации, сформированные на третьей и четвертой сторонах около дистального конца вывода соединителя, которые адаптированы ...

Adapterstecker für die serielle Anpassung von seriellen Schnittstellen bei elektronischen Geräten

Elektronische Vorrichtungen und Steckverbinder

Offenbart werden elektronische Vorrichtungen und Steckverbinder, umfassend: einen ersten Hauptteil, einen zweiten Hauptteil; wobei der erste Magnet an einem ersten Ende des ersten Hauptteils und der zweite Magnet an einem zweiten Ende des zweiten Hauptteils angeordnet ist; wobei der erste Magnet eine magnetische Eigenschaft entgegengesetzt der des zweiten Magneten aufweist; wobei der erste Hauptteil mit dem zweiten Hauptteil durch Wechselwirkungen zwischen dem ersten Magneten und dem zweiten Magneten steckbar verbunden ist; wobei die erste Anzahl von Abstandhaltern an einer vorgegebenen Position des ersten Magneten und die erste Anzahl von Abstandhaltern an einer vorgegebenen Position des zweiten Magneten angeordnet ist, und wobei die Abstandhalter nicht magnetisch sind. Andere Ausführungsformen, einschließlich der Herstellungsverfahren, werden beschrieben und beansprucht.

Andockstation

Andockstation, umfassend:- einen Stationskörper, der mehrere Ports umfasst, und- ein erstes Kabel, das an einem Ende mit dem Stationskörper und am anderen Ende mit einem ersten Schloss verbunden ist.

Handheld-Vorrichtung mit einem Computer des Palm-Typs zum gleichzeitigen Aufnehmen von mehreren Funktionskarten

Elektrischer Steckverbinder sowie denselben verwendendes elektronisches Gerät

A connector comprises a base 1 and a cover 2 hinged to one end of the base 1. A counterpart 100 is sandwiched between the base 1 and cover 2 for connection and is retained, for example by a latch keeper 27 of the cover. The angle of rotation of the cover is limited, for example by linkwork 4. The connection face of the connector may have a V-shaped connector-receiving recess 12 in which contacts 3 are resiliently mounted. The base 1 may be attached to a modem card or to the base or lid of a portable computer, in which case the cover may be flush-mounted when closed and the connector with the cover closed may have a thickness the same as the card. The base may be hinged to a card so that cards may be mounted close together (figures 34, 35, not shown). ...

Adaptor for connecting computer to rechargeable article

An adaptor for connecting a computer to a rechargeable article comprises a plug 11 suitable for electrically connecting with a port on a computer and a plug 14 suitable for electrically connecting with the rechargeable article (eg a mobile telephone) whereby electrical power is tapped from the port of the computer and supplied to the rechargeable electrical article. The adaptor may also have a through-port 15 which duplicates the computer port. The plug 14 for the rechargeable article may include a transformer on a pcb.

Interface connector between media player and computer

An interface connector is disclosed. The connector enables a compact communication link between a media player and a CPU configured so that the interface enables the media player to operate as a USB memory drive for the CPU. In one embodiment, the invention comprises an interface that is removably engagable from a media player and another electronic device. The interface includes a rigid housing with a first and second end connectors that are configured to facilitate data and power transmission between a media player and an electronic device when connected to the interface. The interface connector can be configured to be very compact and easily transportable.

Connectors for joining multiple input and output ports to one another

Connecting device and electronic device assembly

Electrical receptacle connector

Universal serial bus lock for electronic device

A USB lock for an electronic device comprises an inner casing 10, an outer casing 20, a USB connector 30 and a driving unit 40. The square tube shield of the USB connector includes a tilted portion 34 and a hooking portion 35. In the locked position a lock piece 41 pushes the tilted portion flat and the hook portion out to lock to a USB port (50, Fig 5). In the unlocked position an opening 411 provides room for the titled portion and hook portion to move inside the connector. A locking cable 22 may be attached to the lock. The lock may prevent removal of the device (eg a laptop computer) or prevent the use of a USB port. The device does not need to be modified.

Electrical connector

Cable management system and method

Assembly comprising an electrical device and a connecting cable

Ein elektrisches Gerät (1), welches ein Gerätegehäuse (4) und mindestens eine Steckerbuchse (5) aufweist, ist mit einem Verbindungskabel (2), über das das elektrische Gerät (1) mit einer weiteren elektrischen Einrichtung verbindbar ist, durch einen am Verbindungskabel angebrachten Kabelstecker (3) verbunden. Der Kabelstecker (3) weist ein Steckergehäuse (6) und einen aus dem Steckergehäuse (6) herausragenden Steckfortsatz (7) auf, mit dem der Kabelstecker (3) in die Steckerbuchse (5) des elektrischen Geräts (1) eingesteckt ist, wobei elektrische Kontaktelemente (8) des Steckfortsatzes (7) elektrische Gegenkontaktelemente (16) der Steckerbuchse (5) kontaktieren. Das Gerätegehäuse (4) ist mit einem von einer äußeren Oberfläche (22) des Gerätegehäuses (4) ausgehenden Schacht (23) ausgebildet. Das Steckergehäuse (6) des mit seinem Steckfortsatz (7) in die Steckerbuchse (5) eingesteckten Kabelsteckers (3) liegt zumindest über einen Teil seiner Länge innerhalb des Schachtes (23) des Gerätegehäuses ...

DEVICE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF SEVERAL COMPUTERS WITH A PLUG-IN MODULE LINK

PERIPHERAL DEVICE ALSO AT LANDLORD EQUIPMENT FASTEN-CASH EXTENSION PLUG CONNECTOR

ADAPTER FOR CONTACTING SMART CARDS

A CONNECTOR STRIP

DEVICE CONNECTION FOR A COMMUNICATION MAP

NOTEBOOK COMPUTER WITH SOLVABLE FASTENED KEYBOARD

LINK BOLTING DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED AUXILIARY CONTACTS

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR RETAINING DEVICE

Voice/data adapter kit

Apparatus for managing multiple computers with a cartridge connector

APPARATUS FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE COMPUTERS WITH A CARTRIDGE CONNECTOR A computer management apparatus is provided for interconnecting a user 5 console including peripheral devices such as a keyboard, a video display unit, a mouse, and speakers for connecting to a plurality of host computers, selectively accessed via the user console ("KVMA cartridge"). The host computers interface with the KVMA cartridge via a removable edge connector with a first set of cables that attach to the plurality of host computers. The KVMA cartridge connects to the 10 edge connector via a leading edge of a circuit board having a plurality of traces on the leading edge with electrical leads connected to a switching circuit within the KVMA cartridge. In one embodiment, the user may increase the length of the first set of cables by inserting an extension cartridge with a second set of cables between the KVMA cartridge and the edge connector with the first set of cables LA2:848802.1 ...

DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM

A distributing system 20, comprising: connection lines 3 to two ends of each of which connector plugs 9 with memory function unit 10 capable of untouchably performing, from the outside thereof, writing-in. operation and reading-out operation of identification information of the same connector plugs are respectively connected; plug boards 6 mounted on the distributing system; adapters or receptacles 7, mounted separately on the plug boards and connected respectively to communication lines, for coupling to each of the connector plugs; antennas 11 positioned at the neighborhood of each of the adapters or receptacles for untouchably writing-in operation into and reading-out operation of the address information from the memory function unit when each of the connector plugs is coupled to desired one of the adapters or receptacles; and a data processing and display device 17,18, connected to the antennas, comprising memory means for storing a wiring table indicative of desired mutual relationship ...

RELEASABLE, REPEATABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION EMPLOYING COMPRESSION

An electrical connection of a transfer station (100) releasably, repeatably electrically couples with respect to a matching connection of a portable cartridge (40). A substrate (50) in the portable cartridge has electrical contacts (51) on a facing surface. In the transfer station, a matching circuitized flexible substrate (136) has electrical contacts (141) on a facing surface thereof, which are arranged to match the portable cartridge electrical contacts when in a face-to-face relationship. An elastomeric compression element (132), at the rear of the matching substrate, has individual protruding compression members contacting the rear surface and registered with corresponding individual electrical contacts. Elongated electrical contacts are registered with two adjacent individual compression members. A loader engages the portable cartridge, registering the cartridge substrate contacts in face-to-face relation with the matching flexible substrate electrical contacts, and exerting a normal ...

DOCKING STATION

A docking station (100) is adapted for charging or otherwise transmitting electrical signals to an electronic device (240). The docking station (100) includes a main housing (102) and a device connector assembly (204). The device connector assembly (204) is coupled to the main housing (102) and electronically connected to circuit components (130, 132) for mechanically and electrically coupling the electronic device (240) to the docking station (100).

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR IC CARD

A connector assembly is provided, which is compact and of light weight and which can lock to the rear of an IC (integrated circuit) card. The assembly includes a frame (54, fig. 2) with a wide front portion (56) and a narrower rearward extension (90) that has a horizontal groove (92). A circuit board (74) has a slot (100), with opposite walls of the circuit board slot received in opposite groove parts of the frame rearward extension. A cable (20) whose front end is held to the rear of the board, has insulated wires (70) held in place against the board by tabs (120) projecting from the rearward extension. A pair of bendable latching arms (34, 36) project forwardly from the front of the frame for the reception in a central aperture at the rear of the IC card. The frame has a central opening through which a locking pin (150) can slide to lock the arms in the IC card.

Switch module for connector strip, has switch contact for interrupting electric conductor of multipolar electric cable, where switch contact is operated by relay activated with coil

The switch module (1) has a switch contact (3) for interrupting an electric conductor of a multipolar electric cable (4), where the switch contact is operated by a relay (6) activated with a coil. The coil is connected to a cable (8) provided with a plug (7), where the plug is plugged in a slot of a computer (9) for tapping a switching voltage at the slot. The plug is a Universal serial bus (USB)plug and the slot is a USB-slot.

Connecting device for a mobile terminal.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Verbindungsvorrichtung für ein mobiles Endgerät mit einem ersten Verbindungselement (2) zum Anschliessen an ein Quellgerät, einem zweiten Verbindungselement (5) zum Anschliessen an das mobile Endgerät, einem das erste Verbindungselement (2) und das zweite Verbindungselement (5) verbindenden Verbindungskabel (3) und einer Datenspeicher-Einheit (6) zum Speichern von Daten.

Network socket for computer

Adaptor and wireless communication module

Portable electronic device

Suitable additional equipment who is used together with electronic equipment

Interface switch system

Portable equipment e.g. tablet PC, fixing device for motor vehicle, has integrated unit connecting equipment to electrical network and/or analog/digital signal transmitting network of vehicle when equipment is retained by holding unit

L'invention concerne un dispositif de fixation d'équipements portables, par exemple un ordinateur à écran tactile, dans un véhicule automobile muni d'un réseau électrique et/ou d'un réseau analogique ou numérique, ce dispositif comprenant une partie de fixation (10) fixée sur le véhicule et une partie de maintien (20) liée à la partie de fixation (10) et apte à recevoir et maintenir rigidement l'équipement portable. Selon l'invention, le dispositif comprend des moyens intégrés pour raccorder l'équipement portable sur le réseau électrique et/ou sur le réseau analogique ou numérique du véhicule quand celui-ci est maintenu par la partie de maintien (20) ...

CONNECTION SYSTEM, AS AN INTERFACE, FOR DIRECT CONNECTION OF INFORMATION MEDIA, SUCH AS COMMUNICATION CARDS, HAS COMMUNICATION MEANS.

Line/office cable connection cable distribution system having connection lines/tables/adaptors with each adaptor having attached antenna providing non touching read/write functions and identifying antenna coupling

Liaison d'un câble de ligne ou d'un câble de bureau à des cordons de connexion. Le système de répartition (20) comprend : des lignes de connexion (3) auxquelles sont respectivement reliées des fiches de connexion (9) avec unité de fonction mémoire (10) capable d'effectuer sans toucher une opération d'écriture et une opération de lecture d'informations d'identification de ces fiches de connexion ; des tableaux de connexion (6) ; des adaptateurs ou réceptacles (7) pour couplage à chacune des fiches de connexion ; des antennes (11) au voisinage de chacun des adaptateurs ou réceptacles pour une opération d'écriture et une opération de lecture sans toucher des informations d'adresse sur et à partir de l'unité de fonction mémoire ; et un dispositif de traitement et d'affichage de données (17, 18) relié aux antennes et comprenant des moyens mémoire pour stocker un tableau de câblage. Application aux systèmes de communication.

Serial advanced technology attachment connector for connecting external hard drive to notebook computer motherboard, has signal and power panels disposed in insulation housing of notebook computer

Le connecteur (SATA) (2) comprend un boîtier (21), des panneaux de signaux et d'alimentation électrique (212, 213) disposés dans le boîtier (21), des premières et secondes bornes de signaux (22, 23) montées sur deux surfaces opposées (214, 215) du panneau de signaux (212) et qui sont opposées l'une par rapport à l'autre selon une direction verticale, et des premières et secondes bornes d'alimentation électrique (24, 25) montées respectivement sur deux surfaces opposées (216, 217) du panneau d'alimentation électrique (213), et qui sont opposées l'une par rapport à l'autre selon la direction verticale. Le panneau d'alimentation électrique (213) est aligné avec le panneau de signaux (212) selon une direction perpendiculaire avec la direction verticale.

Connector Structure

USB CONNECTOR

The present invention relates to a USB connector. The present invention comprises: cases (10, 20, 30) including a through hole (21) to insert a plurality of cables (1) and a storage part (15) connected to the through hole (21); a plurality of first conductive metal strips (40, 41, 42) arranged in parallel in the storage part (15) of the cases (10, 20, 30), and comprising a first terminal (43a) and a first connection part (43b) extended from the first terminal part (43a) to the rear side and directly touching each of the cables (1); at least one second conductive metal strip (50, 51) arranged in the storage part (15) of the cases (10, 20, 30), and comprising a second terminal (53a) and a second connection part (53b) extended from the second terminal part (53a) to the rear side and electrically connected to the first metal strips (40, 41, 42); and first and second couplers (60, 64) going across the first metal strips (40, 41, 42) and the second metal strips (50, 51), and having both ends ...

ADAPTER, CARTRIDGE, COMPUTER SYSTEM AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

An adapter is provided which can be used to adapt a television receiver for a variety of purposes by connecting the television receiver to a computer. A cartridge comprises a memory storing a program and data, and a high speed processor capable of generating a video signal and an audio signal in such signal formats that the television receiver receives the video and audio signals, and displays an image and outputs a sound corresponding to the signals. The cartridge is installed into the adapter to which the video signal and the audio signal are input from the high speed processor. The adapter outputs the video and audio signals as input from the high speed processor to the television receiver. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

Connector

A connector is capable of being coupled to an on-board connector. The on-board connector includes a base. The connector includes a main body and an indicator pole slidably received in the main body and capable of extending through top and bottom sides of the main body. The main body of the connector is connected to an end of a cable, which extends from the top side of the main body. When the connector engage with the on-board connector, the base of the on-board connector pushes the indicator pole upwards to extend through the top side of the main body.

Adapter, cartridge, computer system and entertainment system

An adapter is provided which can be used to adapt a television receiver for a variety of purposes by connecting the television receiver to a computer. A cartridge comprises a memory storing a program and data, and a high speed processor capable of generating a video signal and an audio signal in such signal formats that the television receiver receives the video and audio signals, and displays an image and outputs a sound corresponding to the signals. The cartridge is installed into the adapter to which the video signal and the audio signal are input from the high speed processor. The adapter outputs the video and audio signals as input from the high speed processor to the television receiver.

Card edge connector

A card edge connector includes a longitudinal insulative housing and a plurality of conductive contacts retained thereto. The insulative housing includes two lateral wall extending in a longitudinal direction, two end walls connecting to corresponding lateral walls, and a central slot formed therebetween. The contacts are assembled to the lateral walls, respectively. Each contact has a base portion retained to corresponding lateral wall, a mounting portion extending out of the insulative housing, an extending portion extending from the base portion, and a contacting portion extending from the extending portion into the central slot. The extending portion includes a first extending portion neighbored to the central slot and a second extending portion far away from the central slot. The first extending portion is bent several times to reduce the positive pressure of the conductive terminal.

Assembly structure of an electronic device

Stacked sfp connector and cage assembly

CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

Interlocking member for an electrical connector

An electrical connector (100) includes a module (1) having a mating portion (115) embedded with a plurality of terminals (13), an interlocking member having a press member (6) and an elongated latch member (5) assembled with the press member, and an insulative casing (3, 4) forming an extension (36, 46) to enclose the mating portion of the module and the latch member of the interlocking member.

Connector assembly that prevents polarization problems and uses a single aperture to perform both latching functions and guide functions

A connector assembly for electrically connecting a first and a second electronic unit, comprises a plug provided in the first electronic unit to have a plurality of spring pins and a second rigid pin, the plug be mounted in a plug housing, and a socket provided in the second electronic unit to have a plurality of first pin contacts corresponding to the spring pins and a second pin contact with a hole for receiving the second rigid pin, whereby the spring pins resiliently contact respective ones of the first pin contacts with the second rigid pin received by the hole of the second pin contact, or are obstructed by the second rigid pin from contacting the first pin contacts according as the plug is correctly inserted into the socket or not.

Heat dissipation connector with USB port

A heat dissipation connector of the invention is not only an externally auxiliary heat dissipation device used beside relative electric appliance such as PC or the like to do heat dissipated away from relative electric appliance, but also an externally auxiliary connector to provide one or more USB ports to be used for other electric appliance. A heat dissipation connector of the invention is provided with at least two USB ports, one USB port can get electric power of DC 5V, supplied from an USB port of relative electric appliance such as PC, to drive DC fans to rotate for heat dissipation. Therefore, no AC/DC converters or DC/DC converters are needed.

Movable socket capable of moving a connector relative to a casing and related electronic device

A movable socket disposed between a casing and a circuit board is disclosed. An opening structure is disposed on the casing. The movable socket includes a first connector, a second connector, a soft cable and a driving mechanism. The first connector is slidably disposed on the casing. The second connector is disposed on the circuit board. The soft cable is disposed between the first connector and the second connector in a structurally deformable manner. Two ends of the soft cable are respectively connected to the first connector and the second connector. The driving mechanism is disposed between the first connector and the casing, the driving mechanism moves the first connector relative to the casing, to drive a part of the first connector to pass through the casing via the opening structure.

Stacked GBIC guide rail assembly

A stacked Gigabyte Interface Converter (GBIC) guide rail assembly for removable optoelectronic modules includes a raiser mounted on a circuit board, a plurality of guide rails fixed to the raiser, and a plurality of spacers spacing the guide rails from each other. The guide rails receive and accommodate transceivers therein for forming a dense arrangement of the transceivers. The lowest guide rail is mounted and supported on the circuit board.

Signal transmission connector and cable employing same

In a data processing system, a flexible cable includes a pattern of transmission lines formed thereon, the lines having a predetermined width. On the transmission lines are formed a first set of lands each for connecting a connection pin of an RJ45 connector and a second set of lands each for connecting a connection pin of a transmission line connector-each land being wider than a transmission line. A transition region is provided in each transmission line in the vicinity of the land, the width of the transition region increasing gradually from the line width to the land width as the transmission line approaches the pin.

Cable assembly having arrangement for organizing cable

A cable assembly (1) includes a connector (2) and a cable (3) terminated with the connector. The connector includes a housing (20) having a main body (201) and a projecting portion (202) protruding from the main body, with a number of terminals (21) that are inserted into the housing. The projecting portion and the main body together define a cable exit channel (204) on an outer side of the housing. When a number of connectors of cable assembly are mated with counterpart connector side by side on a panel, a special cable exit directs the cable routed along the panel. This allows a) dense placement of the cable assemblies on and along a panel in a limited space, b) insertion or removal of a panel without interference by the cable assemblies on its adjacent panel and c) mating or un-mating a similar cable assembly or a number of similar cable assemblies from a panel without interference by the cable assemblies on its adjacent panel.

Device for locking two mating connectors

A locking device for joining first and second mating connectors together includes a pair of first locking members movably received in the first connector and a pair of second locking members retained in the second connector corresponding to the pair of first locking members. Each first locking member includes a bolt having a threaded portion and a latch rotatably positioned beside the bolt. The latch defines an opening in a head thereof and forms at least one spring arm by which the latch is biased to engage the second locking member. Each second locking member includes a retention portion, an expanded portion opposing the retention portion and a recessed portion between the retention portion and the expanded portion. The expanded portion defines an inner-threaded hole. When the first connector is mated to the second connector, the openings of the latches accommodate the expanded portions of the second locking member and the threaded portions of the bolts are threadably received in the ...

ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MOVEABLE CONTACTS AT AN EXTERIOR SURFACE

An accessory device including a foldable cover, a keyboard assembly coupled to the foldable cover and including a plurality of individually depressible keys, an attachment feature connected to the enclosure and configured to magnetically couple the accessory device with the electronic device. The attachment feature includes an exterior surface, a plurality of openings formed through the exterior surface, a plurality of movable contacts corresponding in number to the plurality of openings, each movable contact extending out of one of the plurality of openings, and an alignment feature comprising at least one magnet positioned adjacent to the plurality of openings.

CONNECTOR CAP WATERPROOF STRUCTURE

A connector cap for use in a portable electronic device including a base; a connector-facing portion formed integrally with the base; and a sealing member formed of an elastic material in a ring-like shape and joined to the base, wherein the connector-facing portion includes a flexible member that has an elongated shape and is configured to extend away from the base and toward an inside of a casing of the portable device, wherein the flexible member is disposed from a position on the connector-facing portion that is within an inner area enclosed by the ring-like shape of the sealing member.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A portable electronic device, for inserting and connecting an electrical connector, includes a housing assembly, an electrical socket disposed in the housing assembly and having a slot, a cover plate and an elastic member. The slot is used for inserting and connecting the electrical connector. The cover plate is pivotally connected to the second casing, and is adapted to pivot relative to the housing assembly between a first position and a second position. When the cover plate is at the second position, the cover plate and the housing assembly form an opening. When the cover plate is at the first position, the cover plate covers a part of the area of the opening and shields a part of the electrical socket. The elastic member is connected to both the second casing and the cover plate, and makes the cover plate to be located in the first position.

HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION CONNECTOR AND APPLICATION DEVICE THEREOF

The present invention provides a high-speed transmission connector and application device thereof. The application device comprises an outer shell that is provided at a bottom end thereof with an OcuLink device connector conforming to an OcuLink transmission specification, and provided at an inside thereof with an application module connected to the OcuLink device connector. The OcuLink device connector can be inserted into an OcuLink board connector disposed on a motherboard, a computer system, or a circuit board. The application device further comprises an engagement element capable of engaging with a fixed element of the OcuLink board connector. The application device is directly electrically connected to the motherboard without the use of the transmission line, it will not only improve the heat dissipation of the motherboar, but also increase the stability of the OcuLink device connector in the insertion. 1. An application device with a high speed transmission connector , comprising an outer shell , wherein the outlet shell is provided at a bottom end thereof with a high speed transmission device connector , and provided at an inside thereof with an application module , the application module is electrically connected to the high speed transmission device connector , the high speed transmission device connector is an OcuLink device connector or a Slimline device connector.2. The application device according to claim 1 , wherein the outer shell is provided at a side thereof with at least one engagement element claim 1 , the engagement element is an engagement hook claim 1 , an engagement slot claim 1 , an engagement column claim 1 , an engagement hole claim 1 , or a surface of the outer shell.3. The application device according to claim 1 , wherein the application module is a memory claim 1 , a data storage device claim 1 , a control device claim 1 , a display card claim 1 , a network device claim 1 , or a communication device.4. The application device according ...

Electronic Device with Swinging Board

An electronic device with a swinging board is described. The electronic device includes a body, a swinging board and a connector. The body includes a reserving chamber and a circuit board, and the swinging board includes at least one opening. The swinging board is connected to the body and movable between an operating position and a reserving position with respect to the reserving chamber. The connector is disposed in the opening and electrically connecting with the circuit board. The connector is stored in the reserving chamber when the swinging board is rotated to the reserving position. Alternatively, the connector is moved to the outside of the reserving chamber when the swinging board is rotated to the operating position.

CABLE RETAINER FOR SET TOP BOX LEAD DRESS

An electronic device assembly comprises an electronic device having a bottom and back side, wherein the bottom includes apertures and the back side includes a panel jack for connecting to cables; and a cable retainer having a base and a back upstanding wall extending from the base. The base is attached to the bottom of the electronic device. The back upstanding wall faces the back side, the back upstanding wall is spaced from the back side, and the back upstanding wall has slots for supporting the cable.

Motherboard having selective audio connection jack layout

A motherboard ( 100 ) in accordance with a preferred embodiment includes an audio connection area ( 10 ) defining a first jack layout ( 12 ). The first jack layout integrates second and third jack layouts for two audio connectors of different specifications, so that jacks ( 121, 122 ) of the first jack layout can selectively connect with the audio connectors.

CPU SOCKET CONTACT FOR IMPROVING BANDWIDTH THROUGHPUT

High-speed data transmissions through a CPU socket are facilitated with CPU socket contacts that have a CPU socket contact body that improves bandwidth throughput. The CPU socket contact body is partially suspended from a CPU socket contact and may include a cavity. The CPU socket contact body includes capacitive impedance that substantially cancels an inductive impedance of the CPU socket contact. Canceling the inductive impedance causes the CPU socket contact to operate like an impedance-matched coaxial transmission line, which enables better bandwidth throughput than a non-impedance matched transmission line.

External contact connector

A plug connector with external contacts is provided. The connector has one pair of contacts for transmitting data and one pair of contacts for receiving data. All data transmitted and received using the plug connector is serialized/de-serialized to enable data transmission at a very high rate. A corresponding receptacle connector has configurable contacts that are configured based on the orientation of the plug connector with respect to the receptacle connector. The receptacle connector may be included in a host device and has associated circuitry to detect orientation of the plug connector and to configure the contacts of the receptacle connector.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

An electronic apparatus includes: a display portion including a display screen; a main body portion including upper and bottom surfaces; and a coupling portion to couple the display portion with the main body portion such that the display portion becomes rotatable between a first state where the display screen faces the upper surface and a second state where the display screen forms a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface, the main body portion including a pair of side surfaces, and a first connector connectable with a first external connector and includes a lower surface exposed from the bottom surface, the display portion including a first leg portion that protrudes to be positioned lower than the bottom surface in the second state and comes into contact with a surface on which the main body portion is placed to form a predetermined tilt with respect to the surface.

Assembly for marking at least one connection of a computer system, connection module and labelling element

The invention relates to an assembly for marking at least one connection of a computer system. The assembly comprises a housing with an outer wall, in which a recess is formed. Furthermore, at least one connection is provided, which is accessible from outside the housing via the recess of the housing. The assembly is characterized in that a labelling element can be secured within the housing such that at least one section of the labelling element which can be provided with a marking and which is assigned to the at least one connection projects outwards from the housing through the recess. Furthermore, the invention relates to a connection module and to a labelling element.

Portable electronic device and external module thereof

A portable electronic device and an external module thereof. The portable electronic device comprises a host and an external module detachably connected thereto. The external module comprises a connector assembly and a connection pin rotatable on the same axis, such that the external module can hinge rotated between a horizontal position and a downward position with respect to the notebook computer, enabling access to the connectors on the portable electronic device.

Spring-loaded contacts having capsule intermediate object

Reliable contacts for connectors, connector receptacles that can be easily aligned to an opening in an electronic device, and connector inserts and connector receptacles that are readily manufactured. One example can provide a spring-biased contact having plunger extending through an opening in a barrel and biased by a spring. An intermediate object can be positioned between the plunger and the spring. The intermediate object can contact a barrel in at least two locations on the barrel.

PLUG LOCKING ASSEMBLY

STACKED SFP CONNECTOR AND CAGE ASSEMBLY

EMI shielded connector mounted on a PCB

The invention provides a connector in which a highly reliable shielding performance can be realized while reducing the production cost and the size. A connector (1) includes a shield cover (30) which is configured by one metal plate. In the shield cover (30), a tubular portion (32) which forms a fitting portion (31) for a plug (P), mounting terminals (33) for a printed circuit board (100), first contact pieces (34) for a shield member of the plug (P), and second contact pieces (35) for a case (200) of an apparatus are integrally disposed. In the tubular portion (32), inner and outer double right and left side plates (46, 47, 42, 43) are disposed. The mounting terminals (33) are configured by right and left extended portions which are downward projected from portions of the outer right and left side plates (42, 43) in rear of a front end opening of the tubular portion (32). The second contact pieces (35) are configured by elastic pieces which are inward extended from the front end faces ...

Peripheral with expansion connector attachable to host

A peripheral with expansion connector that is attachable to a host, comprised of an interface connector (or a plug-socket unit) is provided to connect to an interface connector (or a plug-socket unit) from the host; a subsidiary I/O interface connector (or a plug-socket), a dedicated interface circuit, and a selection switch to connect both of said interface connector (or plug-socket unit) to the dedicated interface circuit or to the subsidiary I/O interface connector (or plug-socket unit).

Audio/power jack for PCMCIA card

CARD READER

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a compact card reader to which an external electronic card is inserted perpendicularly to effectively utilize a connection space to electronic equipment, which has wide applicability and satisfactory expandability and satisfies market demands. SOLUTION: The card reader includes a housing and an electric module, the housing body has a hollow case matching a USB plug form, and an insertion block fastened to the rear side of the hollow case, a storage space for the electric module is present in the hollow space, an insertion opening communicating with the storage space is provided perpendicularly to the insertion block, the electric module is provided with a circuit board including a first contact set of USB specification, and has a second contact set to the other side away from the first contact set, a connector perpendicularly mounted on the circuit board is connected to the second contact set, and the connector is brought into electric contact with the external ...

УСТРОЙСТВО СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ДВУХ ШТЕКЕРНЫХ РАЗЪЕМОВ, ИМЕЮЩЕЕ КОМПАКТНУЮ И УПРОЩЕННУЮ КОНСТРУКЦИЮ

Изобретение предназначено для использования в вычислительной технике. Устройство согласно изобретению содержит две розетки (1, 2), в которые могут вставляться штекерные разъемы, внутренний соединительный элемент многожильных проводов (3), соединяющий розетки, и коробку (4а, 4b), в которой розетки устанавливаются валетом, при этом внутренний соединительный элемент принимает форму поверхности, сложенной в виде штыка и содержащей по одну и другую сторону от промежуточного участка (33) два концевых участка (31, 32), которые физически подсоединяются к соответствующим внутренним сторонам (12, 22) разъемов (1, 2). Технический результат - соответствие требованиям прочности, конструктивной простоты, компактности и легкости применения. 8 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил.

СИСТЕМА ПЕРЕДАЧИ ДАННЫХ И ИГРОВАЯ СИСТЕМА, В КОТОРОЙ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНА ТАКАЯ СИСТЕМА ПЕРЕДАЧИ ДАННЫХ

... 1. Способ передачи данных, предназначенный для последовательной передачи данных путем размещения данных в первом и втором сигналах данных, в котором указанный первый сигнал данных содержит каждый из нечетных битов указанных данных, соответственно распределенных между импульсами первого тактового сигнала, образованного посредством последовательности импульсов; указанный второй сигнал данных содержит каждый из четных битов указанных данных, соответственно распределенных между импульсами второго тактового сигнала, образованного посредством последовательности импульсов, имеющего ту же частоту, что и указанный первый тактовый сигнал; и указанные первый и второй сигналы данных передаются так, чтобы бит данных в одном сигнале данных располагался при синхронизации, соответствующей составляющей тактового сигнала в другом сигнале данных. 2. Способ передачи данных, предназначенный для последовательной передачи данных путем размещения данных в первом и втором сигналах данных, в котором указанный первый ...

Elektronisches Gerät mit Aufnahmeabdichtung für eine Zunge

Elektronisches Gerät, umfassend: ein Gehäuse, das elektronische Komponenten umschließt, wobei das Gehäuse eine Aufnahme definiert; eine Zunge, die sich durch die Aufnahme erstreckt, wobei die Zunge mindestens einen elektrischen Kontakt umfasst; und eine Dichtung, welche die Zunge umschließt und sich innerhalb der Aufnahme befindet, wobei die Dichtung nicht porös und komprimierbar ist, eine erste Seite der Dichtung in ununterbrochenem Kontakt mit der Zunge ist und eine zweite Seite der Dichtung in ununterbrochenem Kontakt mit dem Gehäuse ist.

Gehäuseanordnung für einen Übergabestecker und Übergabestecker

Gehäuseanordnung für einen Übergabestecker zur Verbindung zweier elektrischer Leitungen (6, 7) durch eine Ausnehmung einer Fahrzeugwand (1), von denen eine auf der einen Seite (2) der Fahrzeugwand und die andere auf der anderen Seite (3) der Fahrzeugwand anzuordnen ist, umfassend wenigstens zwei Gehäuse (8, 9), die jeweils zur Aufnahme eines insbesondere schmiedeeisernen Leitungsteils (6.1, 7.1, 16) vorgesehen sind, wobei die Gehäuseanordnung eine Dichtung (26) und korrespondierend zueinander ausgebildete Befestigungsbereiche aufweist, über die die beiden Gehäuse (8, 9) in einer eine Stromleitung durch den Übergabestecker ermöglichenden Weise aneinander festlegbar sind, und wobei eines der Gehäuse (8, 9) wenigstens ein Befestigungselement (17) zur Festlegung an der Fahrzeugwand aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das das Befestigungselement (17) aufweisende Gehäuse (8) mit einer randseitigen Dichtung (26) versehen ist, über die gegenüber der Fahrzeugwand (1) ein Dichtschluss herstellbar ...

Stecker

Stecker zum Einsetzen in die Steckerbuchse einer elektronischen Datenempfangs- und Verarbeitungsanlanseitig 4-polig ausgebildet ist und die Pole jeweils paarweise mit den Eingangs- und Ausgangsanschlüssen einer Stereoton-Signale aussendenden und/oder verarbeitenden Anlage verbindbar sind.

Electronic device with gasket sealing receptacle for tongue

An electronic device comprising: a chassis 102, defining a receptacle 104 and enclosing electronic components; a tongue 106, with at least one electrical contact, extending through the receptacle; and, a compressible, non-porous and preferably electrically conductive gasket 202A, having first and second sides in continuous contact with the tongue and the chassis respectively, such that it surrounds the tongue inside the receptacle. The chassis defining the receptacle may be electrically conductive and may form a Faraday cage with the gasket. The gasket may include: rubber; conductive silicon; metal-impregnated silicon; or, a porous foam core wrapped in metal. The gasket preferably forms a watertight seal. The tongue may have a thick portion 206 and a thin portion 208, the thin portion extending between protrusions 204A, 204B of the chassis which extend into the receptacle. The tongue may include a PCB with metal bonded onto an end portion, which may from part of a USB socket with the receptacle ...

Module and port

Monitoring of devices

Media connector interface for use with a PCMIA-architecture communications card

A communications card capable of being mounted in electrical communications with a computer has formed therethrough an aperture so sized and shaped as to be capable of receiving a physical/electrical media connector. The media connector has a biased retention clip, a contact pin block, and contact pins. The retention clip has several standardized characteristics including a broad fixed end protruding from an outer surface of the contact pin block. The broad fixed end tapers abruptly at a transition notch down to a narrow free end, capable of being manipulated by a user to remove the physical/electrical media connector from the aperture in the communications card. In use, a media connector is inserted directly into the aperture in the communications card, the aperture being in contact with a plurality of contact wires fixed within the communications card. The communications card is divided into a retractable access portion of the communications card which can be directly accessed by manipulating ...

MEDIA CONNECTOR INTERFACE FOR USE WITH A PCMCIA-ARCHITECTURE COMMUNICATIONS CARD AND METHOD

Electrostatic discharge countermeasure for docking cradles with exposed pins that connect to an active interface

Serial advanced technology attachment connector

Connecting device and electronic device assembly

Interconnector for joining multiple input and output ports

An interconnector for joining multiple input and output ports comprises input ports 5, preferably arranged as one block, each connected, for example by cables, to corresponding output ports 6, for example to connect a computer to peripheral equipment. The interconnector may incluse a sheath slit to allow individual cables to be inserted and removed.

Media connector interface for use with a PCMCIA-architecture communications card and method

Arrangement for marking at least one connection of a computer system a connection module and a labelling element

SOCKET CONTACT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND DATENÜBERTRAGUNGSSYSTEME

SUITABLE COMMUNICATION PLUG CONNECTORS

PLUG CONNECTOR WITH ESD PROTECTION

Device for connecting be used for portable terminal equipment

Verbindungsvorrichtung (1) für ein mobiles Endgerät mit einem ersten Verbindungselement (2) zum Anschließen an ein Quellgerät, einem zweiten Verbindungselement (5) zum Anschließen an das mobile Endgerät, einem das erste Verbindungselement (2) und das zweite Verbindungselement (5) verbindenden Verbindungskabel (3) und einer Datenspeicher-Einheit (6) zum Speichern von Daten.

SHIELDED DATA LINK.

Electrical connector housing for circuit board assembly

Connection structure having guiding mechanism

A connection structure having guiding mechanism includes a female connector, a sensing unit and a status-indicating unit arranged on an electronic device, and a male connector, a trigger element and a status-indicating unit arranged a docking station. While the electronic device is close to the docking station, the sensing unit will sense the trigger element and activate the status-indicating unit. Once the status-indicating unit is aligned to the position-marking unit by a user, the female connector will be aligned to the male connector.

Electric connector

A plug connector includes a housing that includes a plurality of step jaws and terminals that are arranged interposing adjacent step jaws. The plug connector also includes one or more terminals disposed on one or more exposed surfaces of each step jaw.

Conductive frame for an electrical connector

A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

Card reader and electronic device having movable card insertion mechanism

A card reader is disposed in a case body of an electronic device for connecting an electronic card. The card reader includes an electrical connection socket, at least one guiding member, at least one guiding rail and a cover. The electrical connection socket is disposed in the case body for inserting an electrical connector of the electronic card thereinto. The guiding member is disposed in the case body and provides a guiding slot extending along a guiding direction. The guiding direction is parallel to a direction in which the electrical connector is inserted into the electrical connection socket. The guiding rail includes a sliding portion sliding in the guiding slot and a lower support portion extending from the sliding portion for guiding the electronic card to pass through the insertion hole of the case body. The cover is pivoted to the guiding rail and for closing the insertion hole.

Base stations for supporting devices

Base stations for supporting a device, including a base member defining a cavity and a recess to receive and support the device, the recess including a floor and a back wall, a male plug connector mounted in the cavity in a position extending into the floor of the recess to selectively engage the device when the device is supported in the recess, and an adjustable support system configured to selectively extend to multiple positions in the recess to support the device from one of the multiple positions within the recess. In some examples, the base station includes a track system moveably supporting the male plug connector at multiple distances from the back wall of the recess to support the device in cooperation with the back wall from different positions within the recess.

Connector assembly configured to align communication connectors during a mating operation

A connector assembly including an assembly housing having a leading end, a back end, and an interior cavity extending therebetween. The interior cavity opens to the leading end. The connector assembly also includes a communication connector that is disposed in the interior cavity proximate to the leading end and movably held therein. The connector assembly also includes a board connector located a distance away from the communication connector. The connector assembly also includes a flexible cable assembly that has communication cables extending between and communicatively coupling the board connector and the communication connector. The communication connector is configured to engage a mating connector when the communication connector and the mating connector are mated along a mating axis. The communication connector and the cables are permitted to float relative to the assembly housing when the communication connector mates with the mating connector.

Electronic device assembly structure

An electronic device assembly structure comprises two electronic devices and at least one connection module. Each electronic device includes a body and at least one USB located on the body. The connection module connects to the two electronic devices and includes an electric connection unit and a fastening unit. The electric connection unit is electrically inserted into the USBs of the two electronic devices. The fastening unit fastens the bodies of the two electronic devices together in an integrated manner.

Connector identification through proximity sensing

A computing device is disclosed herein. The computing device includes a connector port and a near field communication (NFC) transceiver/receiver to identify a connector approaching the connector port. The computing device also includes an indicator to indicate compatibility of the connector with the connector port.

MAGNETIC CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING

A system and method for coupling is described. The system includes, a printed electronic circuit having one or more conductive traces disposed on a flexible substrate The printed electronic circuit includes one or more magnetic couplers disposed on the flexible substrate. The system includes a magnetic connector having one or more magnets that each magnetically attach to a corresponding one of the one or more magnetic couplers The magnetic connector includes one or more spring-loaded pins each aligned with and electrically coupled to a corresponding one of the one or more conductive traces. 1. A system for coupling , comprising: one or more conductive traces disposed on a flexible substrate; and', 'one or more magnetic couplers disposed on the flexible substrate; and, 'a printed electronic circuit including;'} one or more magnets that each magnetically attach to a corresponding one of the one or more magnetic couplers, wherein none of the one or more magnetic couplers or magnets contact the one or more conductive traces; and', 'one or more spring-loaded pins each aligned with, in contact with and electrically coupled to a corresponding one of the one or more conductive traces., 'a magnetic connector, including;'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more spring-loaded pins protrude from a surface of the magnetic connector.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein a contact resistance between each of the one or more conductive traces and the corresponding one of the one or more spring-loaded pins is less than 1.5Ω.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic connector allows the one or more spring-loaded pins to be offset from each other.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the flexible substrate is disposed on a cone-shaped substrate.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the printed electronic circuit is electrically coupled with a component selected from the group consisting of wires claim 1 , insulators claim 1 , resistors claim 1 , capacitors claim 1 , inductors ...

Electronic device and communication method using the same

An electronic device includes a first electronic element and a second electronic element. The first electronic element stores a pairing information. The second electronic element is detachably disposed on the first electronic element. When the second electronic element is electrically connected with the first electronic element, the first electronic element is wirelessly communicated with a third electronic element. When the second electronic element is detached from the first electronic element, the second electronic element is wirelessly communicated with the third electronic element through the pairing information.

Modular and portable ultrasound systems and methods

A portable ultrasound system includes a user interface system including at least one display screen and at least one user input device, a processing circuit configured to perform general computing operations and configured to receive ultrasound imaging data from a removable ultrasound module, a housing containing the user interface system and the processing circuit and having an opening configured to removably receive the removable ultrasound module, and a connector configured to form an electrical connection with a corresponding second connector of the removable ultrasound module when the removable ultrasound module is fully inserted into the portable ultrasound system through the opening of the housing, and wherein the connector includes at least one guiding feature configured to align the connector and the second connector as the removable ultrasound module is inserted into the portable ultrasound system.

DAMPED TOOL-LESS CABLED DRIVE CARRIER

A drive (e.g., hard drive) carrier can have a frame with a door that can open to permit installation of the drive and can snap shut to secure the drive within the drive carrier. The drive carrier can include a connector lock, which can take the form of a pair of pins extending from the frame and capable of engaging corresponding retention holes of a connector of a cable. The connector lock can help align the cable's connector with the drive's connector, as well as releasably lock the cable's connector in place when operatively connected to the drive. Damping couplings can couple the carrier frame to a computer chassis. The damping couplings and the flexibility of the cable vibrationally isolate the drive from the chassis, while the connector lock ensures the cable's connector does not unintentionally disconnect from the drive. 1. A drive carrier , comprising:a carrier frame for receiving a drive, the carrier frame including a connector opening positioned to permit a connector of a cable to establish a connection with a connector of the drive when the drive is received by the carrier frame;a carrier door coupled to the carrier frame and movable between an open position and a closed position, wherein the carrier door permits insertion of the drive into, or removal of the drive out of, the carrier frame when the carrier door is in the open position, and wherein the carrier door retains the drive within the carrier frame when the carrier door is in the closed position; anda connector lock coupled to the carrier frame, the connector lock configured to prevent disconnection of the connector of the cable when the connector lock is engaged.2. The drive carrier of claim 1 , further comprising a damping coupling coupled to the carrier frame claim 1 , the damping coupling operable to couple the carrier frame to an object and to vibrationally isolate the carrier frame from the object.3. The drive carrier of claim 1 , wherein the connector lock includes a retention pin for ...

Connector rod assembly for ac inverter output

An electrical system includes an alternating current (AC) connector rod assembly and a polyphase electric machine. The electric machine has a plurality of phase leads each electrically connected to the AC connector rod assembly. The assembly includes spaced AC connector rods each having a center axis. The assembly also includes insulating housings and a carrier plate defining through holes that receive and space the AC connector rods. The carrier plate defines features that engage mating features of the insulating housings while allowing each of the rods to rotate about its respective center axis within the carrier plate. A vehicle includes a direct current (DC) battery pack, a DC bus, an AC bus, a PIM that is electrically connected on a first side to the DC bus and on a second side to the AC bus, the AC connector rod assembly, a traction motor, and a transmission.

Electromagnetic connectors

In one example, an electronic device may include a power adapter having a connector plug. Further, the electronic device may include a housing and a connector port disposed on a side of the housing to receive the connector plug of the power adapter. The connector port may include an electromagnet disposed on a mating end of the connector port and a first conductive contact disposed on the mating end and electrically connected to the electromagnet. When the connector port being mated with the connector plug, the first conductive contact may receive power from a second conductive contact of the connector plug and energize the electromagnet to produce magnetic attraction with a magnetic element in the connector plug.

ADJUSTABLE TRAY ASSEMBLY FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICES

A tray assembly for positioning data storage devices is disclosed. The tray assembly includes a base, a backplane circuit board coupled to the base, an electrical connector coupled to the backplane circuit board, a first support bracket coupled to the base and moveable with respect to the base and the backplane circuit board, and a second support bracket coupled to the base. The second support bracket opposes the first support bracket and is moveable towards and away from the first support bracket to adjust a distance between the first support bracket and the second support bracket. 1. A tray assembly for positioning data storage devices , the tray assembly comprising:a base;a backplane circuit board coupled to the base;an electrical connector coupled to the backplane circuit board;a first support bracket coupled to the base and moveable with respect to the base and the backplane circuit board; anda second support bracket coupled to the base, opposing the first support bracket, and moveable towards and away from the first support bracket to adjust a distance between the first support bracket and the second support bracket.2. The tray assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first support bracket and the second support bracket each include a roller that rotates around an axis perpendicular to a plane of the base.3. The tray assembly of claim 2 , wherein the rollers comprise an elastomer.4. The tray assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first support bracket and the second support bracket can be locked into place.5. The tray assembly of claim 4 , wherein the base includes an aperture through which a locking mechanism is positioned.6. The tray assembly of claim 5 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a bolt.7. The tray assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a first shim positioned between the first support bracket and the base; anda second shim positioned between the second support bracket and the base.8. The tray assembly of claim 7 , wherein the first shim is coupled to ...

ADD-ON PROCESSING UNIT WITH I/O CONNECTORS

A circuit card assembly includes a circuit card having front and back ends, substantially parallel longitudinal edges between the front and back ends, and a bus connector extending from one of the longitudinal edges. The circuit card assembly includes a bracket structure providing a mounting surface, the mounting surface comprising a bracket for engaging with a plurality of adjacent ones of a plurality of bracket slots with openings at a fixed pitch. The circuit card assembly includes a connector assembly at the surface of said circuit card at the first end, with at least a first input/output (I/O) connector, and a second I/O connector in a stacked arrangement with respect to the surface of said circuit card, where the first I/O connector and the second I/O connector extend through the bracket and are separated by the fixed pitch. 1. A circuit card assembly for removable attachment to a computer system having a plurality of bracket slots arranged with a fixed pitch , the circuit card assembly comprising:a circuit card having a front end, a back end, and substantially parallel longitudinal edges between the front end and the back end, the circuit card including at least one bus connector extending from one of the longitudinal edges;a bracket structure providing a mounting surface at a first end of said circuit card extending perpendicularly to a first surface of said circuit card and extending perpendicularly to said parallel longitudinal edges, the mounting surface comprising a bracket for engaging with a plurality of adjacent ones of the plurality of bracket slots; anda connector assembly disposed on the surface of said circuit card at said first end, the connector assembly comprising a first input/output (I/O) connector and a second I/O connector in a stacked arrangement with respect to the surface of said circuit card, wherein a width of the connector assembly is less than a width of the circuit card between the longitude edges,wherein the first I/O connector is ...

DETACHABLE CONNECTION PORT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME

The present invention relates to a detachable connection port and an electronic device having the same. The detachable connection port is detachably assembled at an electronic device, which includes a board-to-board connector. The detachable connector includes a sub circuit board and a socket connector. The sub circuit board includes a golden finger. The socket connector is fixed at and electrically connected to the sub circuit board, and includes an installation portion. The socket connector is installed at the electronic device through the installation portion, and is electrically connected to the board-to-board connector through the golden finger. Thus, the detachable connection port achieves an advantage of easy replacement, further reducing repair costs and standby time for a user. 1. A detachable connection port , detachably installed at an electronic device , the electronic device comprising a board-to-board connector , the detachable connection port comprising:a sub circuit board, comprising a gold finger; anda socket connector, fixed at and electrically connected to the sub circuit board, the socket connector comprising an installation portion, the socket connector installed to the electronic device through the installation portion, the socket connector electrically connected to the board-to-board connector through the gold finger; and the socket connector fixed at the sub circuit board by means of a sink-plate or mid-mount.2. (canceled)3. The detachable connection port according to claim 1 , wherein the socket connector comprises a sub housing claim 1 , and the installation portion comprises a blocking plate extended from one side of the sub housing and a fixing hole provided from the blocking plate.4. The detachable connection port according to claim 3 , further comprising a fastening element claim 3 , which is penetratingly fixed at the fixing hole and is fixedly connected to the electronic device.5. The detachable connection port according to claim 4 , ...

Oblique-insert-proof structure and interface card comprising the same

An interface card is provided with an oblique-insert-proof structure. The interface card has an inserting portion configured to be inserted into a slot of a motherboard. The oblique-insert-proof structure is configured to abut the slot. The oblique-insert-proof structure has a connecting portion and two end blocking portions. The connecting portion has a groove in an inserting direction and extending in a length direction. The end blocking portions are configured to abut two shorter side surfaces of the slot. The oblique-insert-proof structure is securely mounted on the interface card and the inserting portion is mounted through the groove. When the interface card is mounted on the motherboard, the oblique-insert-proof structure can assist in aligning the inserting portion with the slot. Also, the oblique-insert-proof structure can enhance the strength of the connection between the interface card and the motherboard, so the interface card can be disposed with more components and bear more weight.

Computer with cable access door

A computer with cable access door which securely conceals connected cables. In one example embodiment, the computer includes a housing including a cable access door having an open position and a closed position and a connector within the housing for connecting to a cable originating from outside the housing. The cable access door conceals the connector and the cable when the cable access door is in the closed position.

Electronic device

An electronic device includes a case, a connection port and a cover. The case has an opening and at least a first slide rail. The first slide rail is disposed on a lateral wall of the opening. The connection port is disposed inside the case and the opening exposes the connection port. The cover is slidably disposed on the first slide rail. When the cover is at a first position, the cover covers the opening at least partially. When the cover slides along the first slide rail to a second position, the cover exposes the opening and a connector can be inserted into the connection port.

Connector structure and electronic device having the same

In a connector structure, a moving element is pushed by a connector to move horizontally with respect to a first housing, while a linking element is moved accordingly by the moving element vertically with respect to the first housing. With such structural relation, the connector structure may be substantially reduced in its thickness before connection with the connector, saving room for the thickness of an electronic device where the connector structure is disposed. As the connector is inserted to the connector structure, the sinked linking element provides necessary structural support for withholding the connector, securing the contact between the connector and a connecting jack of the connector structure, and preventing the connector from detaching from the connector structure.

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

An electronic apparatus includes a housing having conductivity, an electronic component includes an outer shell having conductivity, and an electrically conductive elastic member. The electrically conductive elastic member has conductivity and elasticity and is disposed between the outer shell of the electronic component and a predetermined inner surface of the housing. A pair of ribs stand on the predetermined inner surface. The electrically conductive elastic member is disposed between the pair of the ribs. The ribs have facing side surfaces facing each other, each of the facing side surfaces has an inclined surface in such a way that each of the facing side surfaces and the predetermined inner surface is in continuous contact with a corresponding part of an outer surface of the electrically conductive elastic member that is compressed, each of the facing side surfaces and the predetermined inner surface facing the corresponding part of the outer surface. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a housing having conductivity;an electronic component including an outer shell having conductivity, the electronic component being housed in the housing in such a way that the outer shell is separated from a predetermined inner surface of the housing; andan electrically conductive elastic member having conductivity and elasticity and being disposed between the outer shell of the electronic component and the predetermined inner surface of the housing in such a way that the electrically conductive elastic member is compressed by the outer shell and the predetermined inner surface,wherein a pair of first ribs stand on the predetermined inner surface so as to extend parallel to each other with a first predetermined space provided between the first ribs,wherein the electrically conductive elastic member is disposed between the pair of the first ribs, andwherein the first ribs have first facing side surfaces facing each other, each of the first facing side surfaces has a first ...

PORT LOCK SYSTEM AND APPARATUS

Embodiments include systems, methods, and apparatuses configured to secure physical interface ports (or sockets) of an electronic device through physical lock and key mechanisms. In at least one implementation, a system is provided for locking a physical port or socket of an electronic device. The system includes a lock for insertion into a port or socket of the electronic device. The lock includes a structural interface member that is configured to align with a selected port or socket of the electronic device into which the lock is to be inserted. The lock further includes an exterior fascia that is affixed to the structural interface member, and a detent that holds the lock in place within the port or socket. The system also includes a key for disengaging the lock. 1. A system for locking a physical port or socket of an electronic device , comprising: a structural interface member that is configured to align with a selected port or socket of the electronic device into which the lock is to be inserted;', 'an exterior fascia that is affixed to the structural interface member; and', 'a detent that holds the lock in place within the port or socket; and, 'a lock for insertion into a port or socket of an electronic device, the lock comprisinga key for disengaging the lock.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the structural interface member of the lock includes one or more depressions claim 1 , detents or cavities that interface with the key to unlock the lock.3. The system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the key includes one or more depressions claim 2 , detents or cavities that correspond with the depressions claim 2 , detents or cavities of the lock.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the exterior fascia includes a cavity through which the key is inserted and interfaced with the structural member of the lock.5. The system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a flange that covers the cavity of the exterior fascia.6. The system as recited in ...

MIXER PITCH ARRANGEMENT FOR CPU SOCKET

A CPU socket has an insulative housing equipped with two groups of contacts of different pitches from each other wherein either each group of contacts are arranged with the corresponding contacting arms extending in opposite directions to counterbalance the imposed/reaction forces itself or the two group of contacts are arranged with the corresponding contacting arms extending in opposite direction to somewhat counterbalance the imposed/reaction force during receiving a CPU therein, and or in a mixed manner, i.e., one group of contact with the corresponding contacting arms in the same direction while the other of contacts with the corresponding contacting arms extending in both opposite directions to achieve the total reaction forces in a substantial balanced manner. 1. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) socket for coupling with a CPU , comprising:an insulative housing;a plurality of passageways formed in the housing and arranged in matrix;a plurality of contacts disposed in the corresponding passageways, respectively; andsaid contacts being categorized with a first group contacts having a first pitch, and a second group contacts having a second pitch different from the first pitch.2. The CPU socket as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first group contacts are located in a center region of the housing while the second group contacts are located in a peripheral region of the housing surround the center region.3. The CPU socket as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first group contacts are arranged with two parts claim 2 , having corresponding deflectable contacting arms extending in opposite directions claim 2 , respectively claim 2 , for counterbalancing reaction forces.4. The CPU socket as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the second group contacts are arranged with two parts claim 3 , having the corresponding deflectable contacting arms extending in opposite direction claim 3 , respectively claim 3 , for counterbalancing reaction forces.5. The CPU socket as claimed in claim ...

Receptacle connector flexibly connected to a mother board

A receptacle connector ( 100 ) includes an insluative housing ( 1 ), a number of contacts ( 2 ) retained in the insulative housing; a metal shield ( 4 ) covering the insulative housing for defining a space for receiving a plug connector along an insertion direction, and a cable ( 3 ) having a first end soldered to a mother board of an electronic appliance and a second end directly soldered with the soldering portions of the contacts in a first embodiment and indirectly connected with the contacts via a printed circuit board in a second embodiment.

CARD EDGE CONNECTOR

A card edge connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of conductive terminals and a pair of metal members. The insulative housing defines two side walls extending in a longitudinal direction and a central slot disposed between said two side walls, the conductive terminals are disposed in the insulative housing and protruding into the central slot, the pair of metal members enclose the insulative housing, wherein each side wall defines an embedded groove recessed from a top surface thereof and extending along the side wall in said longitudinal direction, each metal member defines a main portion enclosing an outside of the side wall and a bending portion bending from an upside thereof, the bending portion is retained in the embedded groove to provide a stability for the card edge connector. 1. A card edge connector comprising:an insulative housing defining two side walls extending in a longitudinal direction and a central slot disposed between said two side walls.a plurality of conductive terminals disposed in the insulative housing and protruding into the central slot;a pair of metal members enclosing the insulative housing; whereineach side wall defines an embedded groove recessed from a top surface thereof and extending along the side wall in said longitudinal direction, each metal member defines a main portion enclosing an outside of the side wall and a bending portion bending from an upside thereof, the bending portion is retained in the embedded groove.2. The card edge connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the embedded groove locates more closely to the outer side of the side wall than the central slot.3. The card edge connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pair of metal members are opposite and parallel to each other.4. The card edge connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insulative housing defines a fool-proof key disposed in the central slot and two tower portions disposed at two longitudinal ends of the central slot.5. The card ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING CONTACTS WITH DUAL CONTACTING BEAMS THEREOF

The terminal is used within a card edge connector. Each terminal includes a base, a connecting tail extending downwardly form the base, first and second extending sections commonly extending upwardly from the base while spaced from each other, and first and second contacting sections respectively extending from the corresponding extending sections and into the central slot wherein all the base, the extending sections, the contacting sections and the connecting section lie in a same plane. The first contacting section is lower than the second contacting section. The first extending section is closer to the central slot than the second extending section is, and has more deflected regions thereof than the second extending section for increasing the length and the corresponding resiliency thereof. 1. An electrical card edge connector for connecting a printed circuit board and an electronic card , comprising:an elongated insulative housing including a pair of opposite side walls extending along a longitudinal direction with a central slot therebetween in a transverse direction perpendicular to said longitudinal direction, a pair of opposite end walls located at two opposite ends of said side walls, said central slot upwardly communicating with an exterior in a vertical direction perpendicular to both said longitudinal direction and said transverse direction for receiving said electronic card;a plurality of passageways forms in each of said side walls, each of said passageways communicating inwardly with the central slot in the transverse direction and upwardly with the exterior in the vertical direction;a plurality of terminals retained in the corresponding passageways, respectively, each of said terminals being unitary and made by blanking to wholly extend in a transverse plane defined by the transverse direction and said vertical direction, each of said terminals including a base, a connecting tail extending from the base for connecting to the printed circuit board, an ...

CONNECTOR MOUNTS

An example connector mount may comprise a bracket to receive a connector. The example connector mount may further comprise a first and second guide spring disposed on the bracket. Each of the first and second guide springs may be to engage with the connector and each provide resistance to movement of the connector in a horizontal, and a vertical direction. 1. A connector mount , comprising:a bracket to receive a connector;a first guide spring fixed to the bracket; anda second guide spring fixed to the bracket,wherein each of the first and second guide springs are to engage with the connector, and are to each provide resistance to movement of the connector in a horizontal, a vertical, and a longitudinal direction, including translational and rotational movement.2. The connector mount of claim 1 , wherein the first and second guide springs are to each provide resistance to the connector if the connector moves in a horizontal claim 1 , a vertical claim 1 , or a longitudinal direction claim 1 , wherein the first and second guide springs are to provide such resistance so as to urge the connector into a centered position within the bracket.3. The connector mount of claim 1 , wherein the first and second guide springs are disposed on opposing sides of the bracket.4. The connector mount of claim 3 , wherein the first and second guide springs are to engage with a first and second engagement channel on the connector claim 3 , respectively.5. The connector mount of claim 4 , wherein the first and second guide springs are to engage with a first and second engagement channel claim 4 , each having a V-shaped cross-section claim 4 , on the connector claim 4 , respectively.6. A connector mounting system claim 4 , comprising:a bracket;a first guide spring fixed to the bracket;a second guide spring fixed to the bracket; anda connector to engage with the first and second guide springs within the bracket,wherein the first and second guide springs each engage with the connector and ...

MEMORY MODULE CONNECTOR FOR THIN COMPUTING SYSTEMS

A connector to connect an electronic module to an edge of a first electronic circuit board is described. The module has a second electronic circuit board. The connector has a top part that houses a first row of I/Os. The top part is to be placed on a surface of the first electronic circuit board. The connector has a bottom part that houses a second row of I/Os. The bottom part is to be placed on an opposite surface of the first electronic circuit board, wherein, the top and bottom parts form inner and outer stand-offs when mater together. The inner stand-off is to reside within a through hole of the first electronic circuit board. The outer stand-off is to reside within free space off the edge of the first electronic circuit board. The second electronic circuit board is to be pressed in between the first row of I/Os and the second row of I/Os when the module is connected to the connector. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a connector to connect an electronic module to an edge of a first electronic circuit board, the module comprising a second electronic circuit board, the connector comprising:a top part that houses a first row of I/Os, the top part to be placed on a surface of the first electronic circuit board;a bottom part that houses a second row of I/Os, the bottom part to be placed on an opposite surface of the first electronic circuit board, wherein, the top and bottom parts form inner and outer stand-offs when mater together, the inner stand-off to reside within a through hole of the first electronic circuit board, the outer stand-off to reside within free space off the edge of the first electronic circuit board, the second electronic circuit board to be pressed in between the first row of I/Os and the second row of I/Os when the module is connected to the connector.2. The apparatus of wherein the module is a memory module.3. The apparatus of wherein the memory module is a small outline dual in line memory module (SODIMM).4. The apparatus of wherein the SODIMM is ...

FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS FOR EXPANSION BOARD

An electronic circuit board including a plurality of electronic components mounted on the electronic circuit board and a plurality of electricity conductive paths for connecting the electronic components. The electronic circuit board further includes a plurality of electric connectors arranged in a bank along an edge of the electronic circuit board, wherein each one of the plurality of electric connectors is formed from the material of the board as a finger projecting outside the electronic circuit board. In line with either edge of each one of the electric connectors the electronic circuit board has a cut forming a gap and projecting into the board. 1. An electronic circuit board comprising:a plurality of electronic components mounted on the electronic circuit board;a plurality of electricity conductive paths for connecting the electronic components;a plurality of electric connectors arranged in a bank along an edge of the electronic circuit board, each one of the plurality of electric connectors being formed from the material of the board as a finger projecting outside the electronic circuit board; andin line with either edge of each one of the electric connectors a cut forming a gap and projecting into the board.2. The electronic circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the part of the board located between two cuts associated with a single electric connector is narrower than the electric connector.3. The electronic circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the width of the cut corresponds to tolerance of mounting of receptacles to which the electric connectors are to be inserted during installation and tolerance of machining of the fingers.4. The electronic circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein two cuts associated with a single electric connector are formed as substantially equidistant curves.5. The electronic circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein two cuts associated with a single electric connector are formed at an acute angle to the edge ...

ADAPTER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE ADAPTER

An adapter for connecting to a connector in a first direction is provided. The adapter includes a plurality of signal pins, arranged in a loop, a power pin, configured to transmit a power signal to the connector, and a detection circuit, coupled to the power pin and the plurality of signal pins. A feedback signal is provided by the connector in response to the power signal that is transmitted through one of the plurality of signal pins, and an interface of the connector is identified by the detection circuit and a pin order of the adapter is defined by the detection circuit according to the feedback signal. 1. An adapter for connecting to a connector in a first direction , comprising:a plurality of signal pins, arranged in a loop;a power pin, configured to transmit a power signal to the connector; anda detection circuit, coupled to the power pin and the plurality of signal pins, wherein a feedback signal provided by the connector in response to the power signal is transmitted through one of the plurality of signal pins;wherein an interface of the connector is identified by the detection circuit and a pin order of the adapter is defined by the detection circuit according to the feedback signal.2. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the pin order of the adapter is re-defined by the detection circuit when the connector is connected to the adapter in a second direction.3. The adapter according to claim 1 , wherein the loop is in a circular shape and the power pin is surrounded by the plurality of signal pins.4. The adapter according to claim 1 , further comprising:an adapter housing; anda plurality of ground pins;wherein the plurality of ground pins and the plurality of signal pins are interleavingly-arranged on one of an inner surface and an outer surface of the adapter housing;wherein the power pin is arranged at a center of the adapter housing.5. The adapter according to claim 3 , wherein an opening is further defined on the adapter housing claim 3 , and the ...

Electronic device and antenna connector

The present invention relates to an electronic device and an antenna connector. The electronic device includes a first unit, a transmission dock, a base, and an antenna connector. The transmission dock is pivotally provided at the first unit. The base is movably provided at the transmission dock, and includes a top plate and a bottom plate that are mutually fixed. The antenna connector is movably provided at the base, and includes a housing, an installation flange, a central moving terminal and an elastic member. The central moving terminal is located in the housing. The installation flange is radially formed outside the housing, and is located between the top plate and the bottom plate and abuts against the top plate. The elastic member is clamped between the installation flange and the bottom plate.

Electrical connector with expanded housing to form mating cavity with offset emi springs

An electrical connector includes an insulative housing having a mating tongue and a supporting tongue both extending forwardly in a front-to-back direction and spaced from each other in a vertical direction perpendicular to said front-to-back direction. A plurality of contacts is disposed in the housing with corresponding contacting sections exposed upon the mating tongue and corresponding tails retained in the housing. A metallic shield encloses the housing and cooperates with the supporting tongue to commonly define a mating cavity in which the mating tongue extends forwardly. The supporting tongue includes a plurality of cutouts in which a plurality of offset spring tangs of the metallic shield extend with corresponding ends extending into the mating cavity.

UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS SECURITY DEVICE USING CRANK-TYPE BIDIRECTIONAL UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS SOCKET

A USB security device includes a main body; a connection line connecting the main body to the control system; a first socket into which a USB having a guard is inserted; a second socket into which a USB not having a guard is inserted; and a key switch. The first socket includes a first slide bar having a first connection terminal at a bottom of an end portion thereof; a first connecting rod; a second slide bar having a second connection terminal at a top of an end portion thereof; a second connecting rod; and a crank coupled at opposite ends to the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod and having a crankshaft. 1. A universal serial bus (USB) security device which is connectable to a control system , the USB security device comprising:a main body;a connection line configured to connect the main body to the control system;a first socket into which a USB having a guard protecting a USB terminal is inserted, the first socket being provided in the main body;a second socket into which a USB not having a guard is inserted, the second socket being provided in the main body and being thinner than the first socket; anda key switch configured to control operations of the first socket and the second socket,wherein the first socket comprises:a first slide bar having a first connection terminal at a bottom of an end portion thereof and being configured to be slidable inside the first socket;a first connecting rod coupled at an end to the first slide bar and extending inside the first socket;a second slide bar having a second connection terminal at a top of an end portion thereof and being configured to be slidable inside the first socket;a second connecting rod coupled at an end to the second slide bar and extending inside the first socket; anda crank coupled at opposite ends to the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod, respectively, and having a crankshaft fixed to a point in a central portion of the crank,wherein the second connecting rod moves in an ...

CIRCUIT BOARD UNIT, ATTACHMENT UNIT, AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A circuit board unit includes a circuit board, and a relay. The circuit board includes an exposed terminal. The relay contacts the exposed terminal in a conductive manner. The relay includes a first contact and a second contact. The first contact contacts the exposed terminal. The second contact is disposed at a position away from the first contact and contacts and separates from a terminal of an apparatus in conjunction with attachment and detachment of the circuit board unit to and from a body of the apparatus. The relay relays conduction between the exposed terminal and the terminal that contacts the second contact. 1. A circuit board unit comprising:a circuit board including an exposed terminal; anda relay contacting the exposed terminal in a conductive manner,{'claim-text': ['a first contact contacting the exposed terminal; and', 'a second contact disposed at a position away from the first contact and configured to contact and separate from a terminal of an apparatus in conjunction with attachment and detachment of the circuit board unit to and from a body of the apparatus, and'], '#text': 'wherein the relay includes:'}wherein the relay is configured to relay conduction between the exposed terminal and the terminal that contacts the second contact.2. The circuit board unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the second contact is disposed at the position away from the first contact in a predetermined direction in which the circuit board unit is attached to or detached from the body of the apparatus or in a direction substantially orthogonal to the predetermined direction.3. The circuit board unit according to claim 1 ,{'claim-text': ['a plurality of terminals including the exposed terminal; and', 'a plurality of relays including the relay,'], '#text': 'wherein the circuit board includes:'}wherein the plurality of relays contact the plurality of terminals in a conductive manner and are spaced apart from each other.4. The circuit board unit according to claim 3 , ...

CARD EDGE CONNECTOR HAVING WIPING DUMMY CONTACT

A card edge connector includes an insulative elongated housing and a plurality of contacts disposed in the housing. The housing includes a pair of side walls extending along a longitudinal direction with a central slot therebetween in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. Each side wall includes a plurality of passageways to receive the corresponding contacts, respectively. Each contact has the retaining section, a contacting section extending from one side of the retaining section, and a tail section extending from the other side of the retaining section. Each contact at a lower position is associated with a corresponding wiping terminal at an upper position in the same passageway. 1. An electrical connector for receiving a memory module therein , comprising:an elongated insulative housing having a pair of side walls extending along a longitudinal direction with a central slot therebetween in a transverse direction perpendicular to said longitudinal direction;a plurality of passageways extending through each of said side walls in a vertical direction perpendicular to both said longitudinal direction and said transverse direction;each of said passageways being equipped with a contact and a wiping terminal discrete from each other wherein the contact has a retaining section, a contacting section extending from one side of the retaining section and into the central slot, and a mounting section extending from the other side of the retaining section and out of the housing for mounting to a printed circuit board, and the terminal is located above the contact and has a retaining portion and a wiping portion extending from one side of the retaining portion and into the central slot; whereinsaid terminal has no means for mounting to the printed circuit board.2. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the wiping portion forms an upper contacting point while the contacting section forms a lower contacting point aligned with and ...

TERMINAL CONNECTION ASSEMBLY AND CARTRIDGE

There is provided a terminal connection assembly. The terminal connection assembly comprises terminals configured to be electrically connectable with an apparatus-side terminal assembly of a printing apparatus; contact regions where the apparatus-side terminal assembly is in contact with the terminals; a substrate on which the terminals are provided; a supporting structure configured to support the substrate; and convexes configured to restrict motion of a positioning structure of the printing apparatus in an intersecting direction that intersects with a mounting direction in which the terminal connection assembly is mounted. In the state that the terminal connection assembly is mounted to the printing apparatus, a plurality of the contact regions are arranged to form a plurality of lines arrayed at predetermined intervals in the mounting direction. A virtual plane passing through the plurality of contact regions is inclined to the mounting direction. The convex is protruded in a direction away from the supporting structure. The configuration of the terminal connection assembly enables a liquid container to be positioned relative to the printing apparatus with high accuracy. 1. A terminal connection assembly configured to be mountable to a printing apparatus , the printing apparatus comprising an apparatus-side terminal assembly configured to be movable in an intersecting direction that intersects with a mounting direction in which the terminal connection assembly is mounted; and a positioning structure included in the apparatus side terminal assembly ,the terminal connection assembly comprising:terminals configured to be electrically connectable with the apparatus-side terminal assembly;contact regions where the apparatus-side terminal assembly is in contact with the terminals;a substrate on which the terminals are provided;a supporting structure configured to support the substrate; andconvexes configured to restrict motion of the positioning structure in the ...

SPRING-LOADED CONTACTS HAVING CAPSULE INTERMEDIATE OBJECT

Reliable contacts for connectors, connector receptacles that can be easily aligned to an opening in an electronic device, and connector inserts and connector receptacles that are readily manufactured. One example can provide a spring-biased contact having plunger extending through an opening in a barrel and biased by a spring. An intermediate object can be positioned between the plunger and the spring. The intermediate object can contact a barrel in at least two locations on the barrel. 1. A spring-loaded contact comprising:a barrel having a front opening;a plunger having a tip extending through the front opening and a body housed in the barrel;a spring housed in the barrel; andan intermediate object between a backside of the plunger and the spring, where the intermediate object simultaneously contacts an inside surface of barrel at a first location and a second location, the first location and the second location on opposite sides of the intermediate object.2. The spring-loaded contact of wherein the intermediate object has a capsule shape.3. The spring-loaded contact of wherein the intermediate object has a stadium-of-rotation shape.4. The spring-loaded contact of wherein the intermediate object has a spherocylinder shape.5. The spring-loaded contact of wherein the intermediate object has a shape defined by two hemispheres separated by a cylinder.6. The spring-loaded contact of wherein the first location is a first distance from the front opening and the second location is a second distance from the front opening claim 1 , the first distance different than the second distance.7. The spring-loaded contact of wherein the inside surface of the barrel provides a first force along a first force vector against the intermediate object at the first location and the inside surface of the barrel provides a second force along a second force vector against the intermediate object at the second location claim 1 , and wherein the first force vector and the second force vector ...

Connector

A connector has a first end provided with a first interface and a second end provided with a second interface. The second interface includes a first switch unit and a second switch unit, where the second switch unit is connected to a control terminal of the first switch unit and a ground pin of the second interface, and a preset reference voltage is input into the ground pin of the second interface. In a case that the second interface is disconnected from a to-be-charged device, the first switch unit is in an off state. In a case that the second interface is connected to the to-be-charged device, the ground pin of the second interface is connected to a ground pin of the to-be-charged device, the ground pin of the second interface is grounded, and the first switch unit is in an on state.

Modular power adaptor

An adaptor may include a base modular unit that includes a plurality of surface connectors, a first port and circuitry. At least one surface connector may couple to an expansion modular unit. Circuitry or logic may provide information from the first port to the at least one surface connector.

Disk device

A disk device according to one embodiment includes a recording medium, a magnetic head, a wiring member, and a flexible printed circuit board. The magnetic head is configured to read/write information from/to the recording medium. The wiring member includes a plurality of first terminals, and a plurality of first wires that electrically connect the magnetic head to the first terminals. The flexible printed circuit board includes a surface, a plurality of second terminals located on the surface to be connected to the first terminals by means of a conductive adhesive, and a ground plane spaced apart from the second terminals in a direction along the surface.

Connector and Connector Assembly

A connector comprises a cage and a top cover. The cage has a lower portion received in an opening of a circuit board in an insertion direction. A thickness of the lower portion in the insertion direction is disposed in the opening in an assembled position. The top cover is attached to an outer wall of the cage and has a plurality of pins. The pins are inserted in the insertion direction into a plurality of insertion holes extending through the circuit board around the opening in the assembled position. 1. A connector , comprising:a cage having a lower portion received in an opening of a circuit board in an insertion direction, a thickness of the lower portion in the insertion direction is disposed in the opening in an assembled position; anda top cover attached to an outer wall of the cage and having a plurality of pins, the pins inserted in the insertion direction into a plurality of insertion holes extending through the circuit board around the opening in the assembled position.2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the cage has a pair of horizontal side plate portions extending in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the insertion direction from a pair of opposite sides of the cage.3. The connector of claim 2 , wherein the horizontal side plate portions abut an edge portion of the circuit board in the assembled position.4. The connector of claim 3 , wherein the cage includes a bottom cage and a top cage assembled to each other.5. The connector of claim 4 , wherein the bottom cage has:a bottom plate portion forming a bottom wall of the cage;a pair of first vertical side plate portions extending in the insertion direction from a pair of opposite sides of the bottom plate portion;the horizontal side plate portions extending in the horizontal direction from the first vertical side plate portions; anda pair of second vertical side plate portions extending in the insertion direction from the horizontal side plate portions.6. The connector of claim 5 , wherein the top ...

Circular connector integrated in hinge

Connector receptacles that can provide a high signal quality or signal integrity to allow high-speed data transfers, can be reliably manufactured, can be durable and have good wear performance, and can be positioned in nonstandard locations in an electronic device. One example can provide connector receptacles that can provide a high signal quality or signal integrity by utilizing a comprehensive grounding scheme. These connector receptacles can be located in a hinge of an electronic device.

Cable retainer for set top box lead dress

An electronic device assembly includes an electronic device having a first panel and and a second panel adjacent and orthogonal to the first panel, wherein the first panel includes apertures and the second panel includes a panel jack for connecting to cables, and a cable retainer having a base and a back upstanding wall extending from the base. The base is attached to the first panel of the electronic device. The back upstanding wall faces the second panel, the back upstanding wall is spaced from the second panel, and the back upstanding wall has slots for supporting the cable, wherein the upstanding wall has a plurality of sections in which the sections are at different gaps from the second panel of the electronic device.

WIREFORMED CONTACTS THAT CONSERVE RESOURCES

Connectors having contacts that can be highly corrosion resistant, can conserve precious materials, and can be readily manufactured. Examples can provide connector contacts that are highly corrosion resistant. These contacts can be formed of a precious metal or a precious-metal alloy. The precious-metal alloy can be a high-entropy alloy. To conserve the precious materials, a contact can be formed by a stamping a structure that becomes the contact, instead of stamping the contact from a structure. The structure can be a rod. To conserve the precious materials, only contacts that convey high voltages, such as power supplies, might be formed of the precious materials. 1. A connector receptacle comprising:a first plurality of contacts, each formed of a cylindrical rod comprising a first material and bent to have a first shape;a second plurality of contacts, each formed of a cylindrical rod comprising a second material, the second material different from the first material, and bent to have the first shape; anda housing around a midsection of each of the first plurality of contacts.2. The connector receptacle of further comprising a first side ground contact on a first side of the first plurality of contacts and the second plurality of contacts and a second side ground contact on a second side of the first plurality of contacts and the second plurality of contacts.3. The connector receptacle of wherein the first plurality of contacts and the second plurality of contacts each have a tail portion claim 1 , where the tail portion is flattened to improve a solder connection to a board.4. The connector receptacle of wherein the first plurality of contacts and the second plurality of contacts are each bent to include a vertical displacement and a contacting portion.5. The connector receptacle of wherein the first material comprises a material consistent with one of ASTM Standards B540 claim 1 , B563 claim 1 , B589 claim 1 , B683 claim 1 , B685 claim 1 , or B731.6. The ...

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus connectable to an external apparatus includes a first connector and a detector. The first connecter is electrically connected to a second connector of the external apparatus. Each of the first connector and the second connecter includes a plurality of terminals. The detector is configured to detect a state of a first terminal of the first connector. The first terminal of the first connector is configured to be set to a predetermined state via at least a connection line connecting two terminals of the second connector to each other while the first connector and the second connector are electrically connected to each other. 1. A system comprising a first electronic apparatus and a second electronic apparatus , whereinthe first electronic apparatus comprises a first connector,the second electronic apparatus comprises a second connector connectable to the first connector,the first connector comprises a first terminal, a second terminal and a third terminal,the second connector comprises a fourth terminal connectable to the first terminal, a fifth terminal connectable to the second terminal and a sixth terminal connectable to the third terminal,the second terminal and the third terminal are connected to each other in the first electronic apparatus,the fourth terminal and the fifth terminal are connected to each other in the second electronic apparatus,the sixth terminal are in a predetermined state,the first electronic apparatus comprises a first detector configured to detect a concoction between the first electronic apparatus and the second electronic apparatus based on a state of the first terminal, andthe second electronic apparatus comprises a second detector configured to detect a connection between she first electronic apparatus and the second electronic apparatus based on a state of the fourth terminal.2. The system of claim 1 , whereinthe first connector comprises a third connector portion comprising the first ...

Quick release dock system and method

A docking station to secure and charge a portable computer such as a hand held terminal to allow the operator to easily and quickly remove the portable computer. When the docking station is energized, an electromagnetic contact is capable of magnetically retaining the portable computer. Upon activation of a release on either the portable computer or the docking station, the electromagnetic contact is de-energized and the portable computer is detached. In an exemplary embodiment, the docking station is mounted on a vehicle and the electromagnetic contact receives power from the battery of the vehicle when the vehicle is in motion. When the vehicle is halted and turned off, the electromagnetic contact may be de-energized but the portable computer may still be held in place by a mechanical retention port.

INTERFACE CARD ADAPTING DEVICE STRUCTURE

An interface card adapting device structure, mainly includes an outer frame body, transmission conductors, a connector and fixing elements, where the transmission conductors are accommodated in the outer frame body, each of them comprises a first contact portion and second contact portion; the connector is in electric connection with the first contact portion selectively at a predetermined position thereof and fixed by the fixing elements. whereby, when the plugging-in position of an external connector is to be changed, the outer frame body is fixed to the interface card, the connector is inserted in the interface card connector, and the fixing elements is used to fix it and the second first contact portion together; at this time, the external connector can then be plugged into the second contact portion. Thus, the insertion direction and position can be changed without being bound by smaller space, being more extensive. 1. An interface card adapting device structure , comprising:an outer frame body, capable of being in connection with an interface card;at least one transmission conductor, accommodated in said outer frame body and comprising at least one first contact portion and at least one second contact portion positioned differently from said first contact portion;at least one connector, in electric connection with said first contact portion selectively at a predetermined position thereof; andat least one fixing element, adapted to position said connector.2. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein said outer frame body comprises at least one expansion slot for the accommodation of said second contact portion.3. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein said outer frame body comprises a plurality of bracket isolation units.4. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein said outer frame body comprises at least one through hole allowing said fixing element to be passed through.5. The structure according to claim 1 , wherein said connector comprises an ...

Electrical receptacle connector

An electrical receptacle connector for electrically connecting with a mating plug connector is disclosed. The electrical receptacle connector comprises an enclosure which has an upper wall and a lower wall at least one of which comprises a spring clip. The spring clip defines at its end an engaging head bending towards inside of the enclosure, and a bending angle of the engaging head is made to be greater than or equal to a certain threshold so that when said electrical receptacle connector connects with said plug connector, the spring clip and a metal area around a receiving member where the engaging head is received on the mating plug connector contact with each other.

CARD EDGE CONNECTOR WITH ANTI-WICKING STRUCTGURE

A card edge connector forms a plurality of passageways in the elongated housing to receive the corresponding contacts. Each contact has a retaining section secured to the housing, a resilient arm extending from an upper part of the retaining section with a contacting section exposed in the central slot, a soldering section extending from a lower part of the retaining section and out of the housing. A width of the passageway around the contacting section in the longitudinal direction is smaller than that around the soldering section. 1. A card edge connector comprising:an elongated insulative housing extending along a longitudinal direction and including opposite lower and upper side walls with a central slot therebetween in a vertical direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the lower side wall defining a mounting face opposite to the central slot in the vertical direction;a plurality of lower passageways formed in the lower side wall, each of said lower passageway extending in a front-to-back direction perpendicular to both said longitudinal direction and said vertical direction in a slit manner; anda plurality of lower contacts disposed in the corresponding lower passageways, respectively, each of said lower contacts including a retaining section secured to the lower side wall, a resilient arm extending from an upper part of the retaining section with a contacting section exposed in the central slot, a soldering section extending from a lower part of the retaining section and out of the mounting face; whereina width of the lower passageway around the contacting section in the longitudinal direction is smaller than that around the soldering section.2. The card edge connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the lower contact extends along the longitudinal direction.3. The card edge connector as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the width of the lower passageway around the contacting section is configured to snugly receive the lower contact.4. ...

GROUNDING STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRICALLY GROUNDING EQUIPMENT AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

An grounding structure of an equipment includes a coil spring provided between a first member of an equipment side and a second member, which includes a metal plate member, of a ground side, wherein the first member and the second member are disposed opposite to each other, one end of the coil spring is brought into press contact with the first member, and the other end of the coil spring is brought into press contact with the second member. An engraved groove is formed at an abutting point of the second member with the coil spring, and is formed such that at least a part of a convex burr part generated along an end edge of the engraved groove abuts the other end of the coil spring. 1. A grounding structure of an equipment , comprising:a coil spring provided between a first member of an equipment side and a second member, which includes a metal plate member, of a ground side, the first member and the second member being disposed opposite to each other, one end of the coil spring being brought into press contact with the first member and the other end of the coil spring being brought into press contact with the second member,wherein an engraved groove is formed at an abutting point of the second member with the coil spring, and the engraved groove is formed such that at least a part of a convex burr part generated along an end edge of the engraved groove abuts the other end of the coil spring.2. The grounding structure of the equipment of claim 1 , wherein a surface of a side of the other end of the coil spring is a non-grinding surface.3. The grounding structure of the equipment of claim 1 , wherein an end part of the other end of the coil spring has a bending part obtained by bending a material of the coil spring in a zigzag shape claim 1 , andwhen the coil spring is set between the first member and the second member, the coil spring is compressed and the bending part is pressed to the coil spring and is deformed in a linear shape, so that an abutting point of the ...

PACKAGE PROTECTOR WITH INTEGRATED GUIDE PIN

Herein described are apparatuses and systems for facilitating alignment of computer component connectors. A package protector may include a body to at least partially surround an integrated circuit package of a circuit card when the package protector is mounted to the circuit card. The package protector may further include a guide pin component that extends from a side of the body, wherein the guide pin component is to be located adjacent to a header of the circuit card when the package protector is mounted to the circuit card, wherein a connector uses the guide pin component to align with the header via a guide pin. 1. A package protector , comprising:a body to at least partially surround an integrated circuit package of a circuit card when the package protector is mounted to the circuit card; anda guide pin component that extends from a side of the body, wherein the guide pin component is to be located adjacent to a header of the circuit card when the package protector is mounted to the circuit card, wherein a connector uses the guide pin component to align with the header via a guide pin.2. The package protector of claim 1 , wherein the guide pin component comprises a guide pin receptacle claim 1 , and the guide pin receptacle is to receive the guide pin within a recess of the guide pin receptacle.3. The package protector of claim 2 , wherein sidewalls of the guide pin receptacle that abut the recess are threaded claim 2 , and wherein the guide pin comprises a screw to engage with the sidewalls of the guide pin receptacle.4. The package protector of claim 1 , wherein the guide pin component extends perpendicular from the side of the body.5. The package protector of claim 1 , wherein a portion the guide pin component extends past an edge of the circuit card claim 1 , and wherein the portion of the guide pin component has a recess that is to receive the guide pin.6. The package protector of claim 1 , wherein the body has an opening formed in a center of the body ...

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLIES

An example printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) includes a controller and a plurality of conductive contacts. The conductive contacts are coupled to the controller. The controller is to determine a type of chassis to which the PCBA is mounted. 1. A printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) for a computing device comprising:a substrate;a controller mounted to the substrate and a through-hole in the substrate to receive a member to secure the PCBA to a computing device chassis; anda plurality of electrically conductive contacts on a surface of the PCBA next to the through-hole, each electrically conductive contact being electrically insulated from other electrically conductive contacts and coupled to the controller by a respective signal line;wherein the controller is to determine a type of the computing device chassis based on signals received from the respective signal lines.2. The printed circuit board assembly of wherein the conductive contacts are arranged in a circle around the through-hole.3. The printed circuit board assembly of wherein each of the electrically conductive contacts includes an aperture to receive a projecting conductive contact of the chassis.4. A system comprising:a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) including an electrically insulating substrate, a through-hole in the substrate and a plurality of conductive contacts arranged on a surface of the substrate next to the through-hole, a controller mounted to the substrate wherein each conductive contact is electrically coupled to the controller; anda chassis having an aperture aligned with the through-hole of the PCBA to receive a fastener passing through the through-hole of the PCBA and into the aperture of the chassis;wherein the chassis includes a number of conductive contacts next to the aperture in an arrangement that indicates a type of the chassis; andwherein the controller is to determine a type of the chassis based on the arrangement of conductive contacts on the chassis.5. The system of ...

Interface Bus Resource Allocation

A computer includes a processor, a PCIe-compatible interface bus that includes a root that is connected to the processor, and a routing complex that is connected to the root and is controlled by the processor. The computer also includes a first interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, a second interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches, and an extended interface slot that is connectable to the root by the switches. The switches are configured based on properties of a first peripheral device to define a first switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected only to the first interface slot and to define a second switching configuration when the first peripheral device is connected to both of the first interface slot and the extended interface slot. 1. A computer , comprising:a system board;a central processing unit that is located on the system board;a memory device that is located on the system board;interface bus that is located on the system board and is in communication with the central processing unit and the memory device;a first PCIe compliant interface slot that is located on the system board and is in communication with the interface bus;a first system-mounted display connector that is in communication with the interface bus; anda first graphics processing card that is connected to the system board and in communication with the interface bus by connection of a first card edge connector of the first graphics processing card to the first PCIe compliant interface slot and is operable to output a first video signal to the first system-mounted display connector using the interface bus.2. The computer of claim 1 , wherein the first video signal is transmitted from the first graphics processing card to the interface bus using the first card edge connector and the first PCIe compliant interface slot.3. The computer of claim 1 , further comprising:a second system-mounted display connector that is in ...

Information Handling System Multi-Purpose Connector Guide Pin Structure

A USB Type C connector port adapts to support docking solutions with enhanced power transfer features, including increased power transfer levels supported through a guide pin and connector interface, rapid power transfer configuration changes by applying pre-negotiated power settings, external battery charge and discharge at an information handling system with improved efficiency accomplished by transitioning voltage between native and boosted levels responsive to information handling system load, and robust connector port coupling in a cavity of a connector shell.

ENHANCED EXPANSION SLOT CONNECTOR

An expansion slot connector has length-reduced termination portions for surface-mounting onto a printed circuit board, while maintaining compliance with defined standards, manufacturer specifications, and signal integrity demands. At least one advantage in this approach is that the physical footprint of the slot connector is reduced. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a connector body; and', 'a plurality of conductive elements arranged within the connector body, each conductive element including a mounting portion protruding from the connector body, the mounting portion including a termination sub-portion, the termination sub-portion having a length of 1.30-1.60 millimeters;, 'an expansion slot connector configured to be mountable onto a printed circuit board (PCB), the expansion slot connector comprisingwherein, when the expansion slot connector is mounted onto the PCB, the termination sub-portion is coupled to the PCB and is substantially parallel to the PCB.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the expansion slot connector further includes one or more support pillars configured to be inserted into respective holes pre-drilled through the PCB.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the expansion slot connector conforms to the PCI Express 4.0 standard.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of characteristics associated with the conductive elements are configured to substantially maintain a predefined impedance range throughout the conductive elements claim 1 , the plurality of characteristics comprising: a length of the conductive elements claim 1 , and a length of the termination sub-portion.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the predefined impedance range is 100 ohms+/−20%.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the predefined impedance range is 85 ohms+/−10%.7. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of characteristics further include a thickness of the conductive element.8. An apparatus claim 4 , comprising: a connector body; and', 'a plurality of ...

HUB

A hub device includes a first member including a first housing and a first circuit board arranged within the first housing, the first circuit board comprising a wireless emitting module; and a second member detachably connected to the first member and including a second housing and a second circuit board arranged within the second housing. The second circuit board includes a wireless receiving module that is used to wirelessly communicate with the wireless emitting module. 1. A hub comprising:a first member comprising a first housing and a first circuit board arranged within the first housing, the first circuit board comprising a wireless emitting module; anda second member detachably connected to the first member and comprising a second housing and a second circuit board arranged within the second housing, the second circuit board comprising a wireless receiving module that is configured to wirelessly communicate with the wireless emitting module;wherein the first member and the second member are capable of forming a wireless connection therebetween when detached from each other.2. The hub according to claim 1 , wherein the first housing comprises a first button that is connected to the first circuit board and configured to receive an operation to enable or disable the wireless emitting module.3. The hub according to claim 1 , wherein the second housing comprises a second button that is connected to the second circuit board and configured to receive an operation to enable or disable the wireless receiving module.4. The hub according to claim 1 , wherein the first member further comprises a cable and a plug claim 1 , the cable comprises a first end electrically connected to the first circuit board claim 1 , and a second end connected to the plug.5. The hub according to claim 1 , wherein the first member further comprises a first connection member arranged within the first housing.6. The hub according to claim 5 , wherein the second member further comprises a second ...

ADAPTIVE CARD AND MOTHERBOARD HAVING THE SAME

An adaptive card is provided. The adaptive card is adapted to a motherboard with a connecting slot. The adaptive card includes a main body, a first connector, a second connector, a plurality of first fixing holes, a plurality of second fixing holes and a port. The main body includes a first surface, a second surface and a side edge. The first connector is configured on the first surface. The second connector is configured on the second surface. A plurality of first fixing holes are formed on the first surface and arranged along a direction corresponding to an insertion direction of the first connector. A plurality of second fixing holes are formed on the second surface and arranged along a direction corresponding to an insertion direction of the second connector. A port is configured on the side edge and used to be connected to the connecting slot. 1. An adaptive card , adapted to a motherboard with a connecting slot , the adaptive card comprising:a main body, including a first surface, a second surface and a side edge;a first connector, configured on the first surface;a second connector, configured on the second surface;a plurality of first fixing holes, formed on the first surface and arranged along a direction corresponding to an insertion direction of the first connector;a plurality of second fixing holes, formed on the second surface and arranged along a direction corresponding to an insertion direction of the second connector; anda port, configured on the side edge and configured to be connected to the connecting slot.2. The adaptive card according to claim 1 , wherein the first connector and the second connector are M.2 connectors claim 1 , the first fixing holes and the second fixing holes are M.2 fixing holes for respectively connecting and fixing to a first M.2 device and a second M.2 device.3. The adaptive card according to claim 1 , wherein the main body includes an opening.4. The adaptive card according to claim 1 , wherein the main body further ...

EXTENDABLE STRUCTURE FOR PROTECTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

An apparatus for protecting connectors protruding from a metal enclosure of a hardware canister includes an enclosure that includes one or more components, wherein a portion of the one or more components protrudes out of a first side of the enclosure. The apparatus further includes a first extendable member assembly coupled to a lower interior surface of the enclosure, wherein the first extendable member assembly includes, a first structure coupled to a first compressible member, wherein a force applied to the first structure at the first side of the enclosure translates to the first compressible member and a lower edge of the first structure located below a lower edge of the one or more components, wherein a length of the first structure in an extended state is longer than a length of the protruding portion of the one or more components. 1. An apparatus comprising:an enclosure that includes one or more components, wherein a portion of the one or more components protrudes out of a first side of the enclosure; a first structure coupled to a first compressible member, wherein a force applied to the first structure at the first side of the enclosure translates to the first compressible member, wherein an interior surface of the first extendable member assembly guides a single axis movement of the first structure;', 'a lower edge of the first structure located below a lower edge of the one or more components, wherein a length of the first structure in an extended state is longer than a length of the protruding portion of the one or more components; and, 'a first extendable member assembly coupled to a lower interior surface of the enclosure, wherein the first extendable member assembly includesa protruding member of the first structure capable of interlocking with a protruding member of the first extendable member assembly, wherein the protruding member is located on an interior surface of the first extendable member assembly.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Charging base

The disclosure provides a charging base. The charging base is applied to electrically connect to an electronic device and charge a stylus. The charging base includes: a base, a connector, a first charging end conductive structure, and a second charging end conductive structure. The base includes a through-hole. The connector is disposed on one side of the base and is used for being electrically connected to the electronic device. The first charging end conductive structure is formed on an upper surface of the base and is electrically connected to the connector. The second charging end conductive structure is formed in the through-hole and is electrically connected to the connector.

DUAL ORIENTATION CONNECTOR WITH EXTERNAL CONTACTS

A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations. 1. A method of manufacturing a plug connector , the method comprising:providing a printed circuit board having a plurality of contact pads at a first end and a plurality of solder pads at a second end opposing the first end;attaching a plurality of contacts to corresponding contact pads;inserting the printed circuit board and attached plurality of contacts into a metal frame having an opening and aligning the plurality of contacts with the opening;overmolding a dielectric layer around the contacts within the opening of the metal frame leaving an outer surface of each contact in the plurality of contacts exposed;soldering a plurality of wires to the plurality of solder pads;attaching a metal shield to the metal frame, the metal shield forming an enclosure around the solder pads;filling the enclosure with a dielectric material; andadhering an outer dielectric shell to the metal shield.2. The method of manufacturing a plug connector set forth in wherein the overmold step comprises an injection molding process using polyoxymethylene (POM).3. The method of manufacturing a plug connector set forth in wherein the dielectric material used in the step of filling the enclosure comprises an elastomer material.4. The method of manufacturing a plug connector set forth in wherein the dielectric material used in the step of filling the enclosure comprises a polyproplylene ...

Tray type card connector

Provided is a tray type card connector that is compatible with waterproof electronic devices and that can easily perform the insertion and removal of a card into/from the electronic devices. A tray type card connector includes a card tray; a housing having a tray insertion portion; a plurality of contacts arranged in the housing so as to project within the tray insertion portion; a front cover portion fitting in a casing opening portion opened at a lateral surface portion of a casing of an electronic device A, at a front end portion of the card tray; a ring-shaped cover water-sealing member made of an elastic material at an outer periphery portion of the front cover portion.

FLOATING AUTO-CENTERING CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

A floating connector assembly for an information handling system includes a first float bracket and a connector. The first float includes a bar. The connector includes a first receptacle and a first compressible component. The first compressible component is placed in physical communication with the bar of the first float bracket. In response to a force exerted on the connector, a region of the first compressible component is compressed. The connector floats with respect to the first float bracket in a direction of the force exerted on the connector. 1. A floating connector assembly for an information handling system , the floating connector assembly comprising:a first float bracket including a first bar; anda connector including a first receptacle and a first compressible component, the first compressible component to be placed in physical communication with the first bar of the first float bracket, a region of the first compressible component to compress in response to a force exerted on the connector, the connector to float with respect to the first float bracket in a direction of the force exerted on the connector.2. The floating connector assembly of claim 1 , wherein:a second float bracket including a second bar; andthe connector including a second receptacle and a second compressible component, the second compressible component to be placed in physical communication with the second bar of the second float bracket, a region of the second compressible component to compress in response to the force exerted on the connector, the connector to float with respect to the second float bracket in the direction of the force exerted on the connector.3. The floating connector assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first receptacle includes a first end and a second end claim 1 , the first end is connected to the connector claim 1 , and the second end is an open shape.4. The floating connector assembly of claim 3 , wherein the first compressible component is the same open shape ...

POWER INTERFACE, MOBILE TERMINAL AND POWER ADAPTER

A power interface (), a mobile terminal and a power adapter. The power interface () comprises a body portion (), a data pin (), a power pin () and an insulating spacer layer (). The body portion () is adapted to connect a circuit board, a plurality of data pins () are spaced and connected to the body portion (). A plurality of power pins () may be spaced and connected to the body portion (). The power pins () and the data pins () are arranged at intervals, at least one of the plurality of power pins () comprises a widened section (), the cross sectional area of the widened section () being greater than the cross sectional area of the data pins () so as to increase the current load amount of the power pins (). 1. A power interface , comprising:a body portion adapted to be connected with a circuit board;multiple data pins spaced from one another, the data pins being connected with the body portion;multiple power pins spaced from one another, the power pins being connected with the body portion, the power pins being spaced from the data pins, at least one of the multiple power pins comprising a widened section, a cross-sectional area of the widened section being larger than a cross-sectional area of the data pin to increase a current load capacity of the power pin, at least one sunken portion being provided on the widened section at a position close to a front end of the power pin, a rough portion being arranged on an inner wall surface of the sunken portion; andan insulating spacer layer, the insulating spacer layer being laid in the sunken portion.2. The power interface of claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional area of the widened section is S claim 1 , S≥0.09805 mm.3. The power interface of claim 2 , wherein S=0.13125 mm.4. The power interface of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the power pin is D claim 1 , and D meets the following requirement: 0.1 mm≤D≤0.3 mm.5. The power interface of claim 4 , wherein D=0.25 mm.6121212. The power interface of claim 1 , wherein a ...

ELECTRICAL COMPONENT COUPLING/DECOUPLING SENSOR ARRANGEMENT

An I/O system including an I/O base, and at least one I/O module mechanically and electrically coupled with the I/O base. The I/O module includes a locking actuator assembly having a locking actuator movable from a first unlocked position to a second locked position, the locking actuator configured to interlock with the I/O base to secure the I/O module to the base when in the second position, and a sensor for sensing a position of the locking actuator and generating a signal indicative of the position of the locking actuator. 1. An I/O system comprising:a first electrical component; anda second electrical component mechanically and electrically coupled with the first electrical component;wherein the second electrical component includes at least one locking actuator assembly having a locking actuator movable from a first unlocked position to a second locked position, the locking actuator configured to interlock with the first electrical component to secure the second electrical component to the first electrical component when in the second position; anda sensor for sensing a position of the locking actuator and generating a signal indicative of the position of the locking actuator.2. The I/O system of claim 1 , wherein the locking actuator assembly includes a shaft that is supported for rotation by the second electrical component and rotatable between the first and second positions claim 1 , and wherein the sensor includes a coil supported by the second electrical component and a metallic component supported by the shaft claim 1 , whereby the metallic component is spaced apart from the coil a greater distance when the locking actuator is in the first position than when the locking actuator is in the second position claim 1 , whereby a change in the inductance of the coil corresponds to the signal indicative of the position of the locking actuator.3. The I/O system of claim 2 , wherein the coil extends in a plane parallel to a plane including the longitudinal axis of ...

ELECTRONIC PORT HAVING A LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR SECURING AN ELECTRONIC PLUG

Example implementations relate to an electronic port of a computing system, having a locking assembly to secure an electronic plug within the electronic port. The electronic port includes a receptacle, a bracket, a biasing member, and a fastener. The receptacle includes a plurality of retainers to releasably hold a connector of the electronic plug, when the electronic plug is detachably coupled to the electronic port. The bracket is disposed around the receptacle. The bracket has a plurality of locking elements and a pillar having a counter bore. The plurality of locking elements is aligned with the plurality of retainers. The fastener is projected into the pillar through an enclosure, where the fastener is fastened into the counter bore of the pillar to allow a vertical movement of the bracket along a first direction for engaging the plurality of locking elements with the plurality of retainers. 1. An electronic port comprising:a receptacle comprising a plurality of retainers to releasably hold a connector of an electronic plug, when the electronic plug is detachably coupled to the electronic port;a bracket disposed around the receptacle, wherein the bracket comprises a plurality of locking elements and a pillar having a counter bore, and wherein the plurality of locking elements is aligned with the plurality of retainers; anda fastener projected into the pillar through an enclosure, wherein the fastener is fastened into the counter bore of the pillar to allow a vertical movement of the bracket along a first direction so as to engage the plurality of locking elements with the plurality of retainers.2. The electronic port of claim 1 , wherein the bracket is a rigid element having a bottom portion claim 1 , a top portion claim 1 , and a pair of side walls attached to the bottom portion and one of the top portion to define a bore there between claim 1 , and wherein the bracket is disposed around the receptacle through the bore claim 1 , such that the top portion of ...

CONNECTOR FOR DISPLAY DEVICE

A connector for a display device is capable of visually detecting defects when an FPCB is connected to a PCB in the display device, e.g., a tablet and a smart phone. The connector includes a first gaff-type connection portion disposed at one end portion of a flexible printed circuit board, and a second gaff-type connection portion disposed at one end portion of a printed circuit board and fitted to the first gaff-type connection portion. 1. A connector for a display device , the connector comprising:a first gaff-type connection portion disposed at one end portion of a flexible printed circuit board; anda second gaff-type connection portion disposed at one end portion of a printed circuit board and fitted to the first gaff-type connection portion.2. The connector for a display device of claim 1 , wherein the first gaff-type connection portion comprises a first web portion which extends from the flexible printed circuit board claim 1 , a first flange portion bent from the first web portion claim 1 , and a second web portion bent from the first flange portion claim 1 ,the second gaff-type connection portion comprises a third web portion which extends from the printed circuit board, a second flange portion bent from the third web portion, and a fourth web portion bent from the second flange portion, andthe first web portion, the first flange portion, and the second web portion are fitted to the third web portion, the second flange portion, and the fourth web portion.3. The connector for a display device of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first web portion claim 2 , the first flange portion claim 2 , and the second web portion comprises a first prominence portion which protrudes from a side surface thereof claim 2 , andat least one of the third web portion, the second flange portion, and the fourth web portion defines a first recessed portion fitted to the first prominence portion.4. The connector for a display device of claim 3 , wherein the first prominence ...

Universal power outlet strip for both portable and stationary use

A simple, low cost, compact, robust and one-part-for-all power supply strip with multiple power outlets is presented. Power input is from a male connector that a standard desktop PC usually uses. Power outputs are through the combination geometry configuration outlets that are to electro-mechanically engage plugs with configurations for various major countries in the world. In use, it would support 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz input with minimum 10 amp rating.

Docking Station for Portable Electronics

Disclosed is a docking station for holding a plurality of external connectors in position to interface with an electronic device including a main body having a first side and a second side, a positioning member extending vertically from the first side of the main body for receiving the electronic device, a stabilizing member extending horizontally on the second side, a first through-hole extending from the first side to the second side, and a fastening mechanism for securing an external connector in the through-hole.

TERMINAL DEVICE

A terminal device including a first device and a second device includes at least one external connection terminal provided inside a housing of the first device and a hinge opening and closing the second device with respect to the first device. The hinge includes a bracket including a main body that holds an axis of the hinge and is fixed to an end portion of the housing of the first device and including an extension portion that extends to a position of the external connection terminal from the main body to abut on the external connection terminal and presses the external connection terminal toward an inner surface of the housing of the first device. Wobble of the external connection terminal is regulated by the bracket of the hinge. 1. A terminal device including a first device and a second device , the terminal device comprising:at least one external connection terminal provided inside a housing of the first device; anda hinge opening and closing the second device with respect to the first device,wherein the hinge includes a bracket including a main body that holds an axis of the hinge and is fixed to an end portion of the housing of the first device, and an extension portion that extends to a position of the external connection terminal from the main body to abut on the external connection terminal and presses the external connection terminal toward an inner surface of the housing of the first device.2. The terminal device according to claim 1 ,wherein in the extension portion of the bracket, at least a portion thereof abuts on the inner surface of the housing of the first device on an opposite side to a surface abutting on the external connection terminal, andthe first device includes a leg, provided at a position on an opposite side to a position where the extension portion of the bracket abuts on the housing of the first device on an outer surface of the housing of the first device, which presses the external connection terminal toward the inner surface of the ...

Ungrounded shield for an electrical connector

Particular embodiments described herein provide for a connector shield that can include a main body, a shield portion to shield electromagnetic radiation from a connector, and a support portion. The main body can be removably secured to the connector. The shield portion includes lossy material and the shield portion is not grounded. The connector can include connection lines and the connection lines are at least partially inside a cavity of the shield portion. 1. An apparatus comprising: a shield portion, at least partially fitted over the electrical connector, to shield the electromagnetic radiation; and', 'a support portion over a portion of the electrical connector., 'a connector shield, wherein the connector shield can be removably secured to an electrical connector that is part of an electronic device, wherein operation of the electrical connector causes the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the electrical connector, wherein the apparatus is not grounded, wherein the connector shield includes2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shield portion includes lossy material.3. (canceled)4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is not coupled to a ground plane.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein there is a gap between the shield portion and the ground plane.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector includes connection lines and the connection lines are at least partially inside a cavity of the shield portion.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support portion helps support the shield portion over connection lines on the electrical connector.8. A method of using a connector shield claim 1 , the method comprising:removably securing the connector shield on an electrical connector, wherein operation of the electrical connector causes the emission of electromagnetic radiation from the electrical connector, wherein the connector shield is not grounded, wherein the connector shield includes:a shield portion, at least ...

Mobile apparatus

An electronic apparatus includes a first body which includes a keyboard and an adaptor, and a second body which includes a display and a frame in which the display is installed. The first body includes a first magnet, and the second body includes a second magnet. The second body is rotatable with respect to the keyboard of the first body while the first body is attached to the second body.

DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE CONNECTOR

A dual in-line memory module (DIMM) connector can include a double data rate fourth generation (DDR4) DIMM connector to connect to a DIMM via a lowest notch of the DIMM relative to an electronic component on which the DIMM is located. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a double data rate fourth generation (DDR4) dual in-line memory module (DIMM) connector to connect to a DIMM via a lowest notch of the DIMM relative to an electronic component on which the DIMM is located.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the DDR4 DIMM connector includes a connection portion and a body portion.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the SIMM is attached to the electronic component via at least one of a surface mount connection and a through-hole connection.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the DDR4 DIMM connector includes a connector arm claim 1 , and wherein a length of the connector arm falls below a threshold length.5. A system claim 1 , comprising: a first notch to receive a first electronic component; and', 'a second notch to receive a second electronic component; and, 'a dual in-line memory module (DIMM) comprisinga DIMM connector to connect the second electronic component to the DIMM via the second notch.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the DIMM connector includes a double data rate fourth generation (DDR4) DIMM connector.7. The system of claim 5 , wherein the second electronic component includes a printed circuit board (PCB).8. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first notch is located above the second notch relative to the second electronic component.9. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first electronic component includes a heat spreader.10. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first electronic component includes a heat management system.11. The system of claim 5 , wherein the first electronic component includes a component protector.12. A system claim 5 , comprising; a first notch to receive a heat management electronic component; and', 'a second notch to receive a ...

MAGNETIC CONNECTOR SYSTEM

A magnetic connector system includes a connector receptacle having a connector pin in coaxial arrangement with a magnetic ground return and a connector insert having a power contact in coaxial arrangement with a magnetic sleeve. A power and/or data connection is formed between the power contact and the connector pin when an end face of the magnetic ground return is magnetically latched to an end face of the magnetic sleeve. 1. A magnetic connector system , comprising: a connector pin that is electrically conductive, the connector pin having a first pin face on the first contact plane, a second pin face in opposing relation to the first pin face, and an outer wall that extends between the first pin face and the second pin face; and', 'a magnetic ground return that is electrically conductive, the magnetic ground return in coaxial arrangement with the connector pin, the magnetic ground return having a first ground return face, a second ground return face in opposing relation to the first ground return face, and an inner wall that extends between the first ground return face and the second ground return face, the inner wall of the magnetic ground return radially opposed to and spaced apart from the outer wall of the connector pin by a first annular gap;, 'a connector receptacle having a first contact plane, the connector receptacle comprisinga connector insert having a second contact plane, the connector insert comprising:a magnetic sleeve that is electrically conductive, the magnetic sleeve having an end face on the second contact plane and a central opening, the end face of the magnetic sleeve to magnetically latch onto the first ground return face when the second contact plane is positioned in opposing relation to the first contact plane; anda power contact received in the central opening of the magnetic sleeve, the power contact in coaxial arrangement with the magnetic sleeve and separated from the magnetic sleeve by a second annular gap, the power contact having a ...

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

The present invention discloses a portable electronic apparatus, which includes a cover casing, a base casing, a first keyboard and a second keyboard. The base casing is pivoted to the cover casing. The base casing includes a keyboard containing portion and a first connecting portion, and the first connecting portion is disposed on the keyboard containing portion. The first keyboard and the second keyboard are disposed in the keyboard containing portion interchangeably, the first keyboard has a second connecting portion, and the second keyboard has a third connecting portion. When the first keyboard is disposed in the keyboard containing portion, the second connecting portion is electrically connected to the first connecting portion. When the second keyboard is disposed in the keyboard containing portion, the third connecting portion is electrically connected to the first connecting portion. 1. A portable electronic apparatus comprising:a cover casing;a base casing pivoted to the cover casing, the base casing comprising a keyboard containing portion and a first connecting portion, wherein the first connecting portion is disposed in the keyboard containing portion; anda first keyboard and a second keyboard being disposed in the keyboard containing portion interchangeably, the first keyboard having a second connecting portion, and the second keyboard having a third connecting portion;when the first keyboard is disposed in the keyboard containing portion, the second connecting portion is electrically connected to the first connecting portion, when the second keyboard is disposed in the keyboard containing portion, the third connecting portion is electrically connected to the first connecting portion.2. The portable electronic apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second connecting portion is the same member as the third connecting portion.3. The portable electronic apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first connecting portion claim 2 , the second ...

Usb security device, apparatus, method and system

A self-locking USB filter device is disclosed that comprises at least one permanently attachable self-locking USB plug having at least one locking tooth to permanently connect the permanently attachable self-locking USB plug to a USB jack of a protected computing apparatus. The self-locking USB filter protects the protected computing apparatus by blocking unauthorized data transfer and blocks all communication unless the authenticator is authenticated by software installed in the protected computing apparatus. A method of protecting USB jacks of a computing device is also disclosed.

Micro coaxial radio frequency connector

A micro coaxial RF connector applied to an audio processing unit includes a male connector with a connecting portion at an end, and the connecting portion has plural first screw threads, and the other end of the male connector is a transmission line, and a female connector is installed at a playing end of the audio processing unit, and the female connector has a groove, and plural second screw threads formed on the inner surface of the groove, configured to be corresponsive to the first screw threads, and electrically connected to the male connector. With the aforementioned locking and connecting method, the connector after many times of plugging and unplugging will not be loosened or damaged so easily, compared with the conventional insertion and flipping method, and the connector still maintains its original tightness after a long time of use, so as to maintain a stable sound quality.

Contact, connector and electronic device

A contact includes: a spring portion having a meander shape and including a flat portion and a folded portion; a contact point located at one end side of the spring portion; and a protrusion formed on the flat portion. And a connector includes: a contact; and a housing that accommodates the contact, wherein the contact includes: a spring portion having a meander shape and including a flat portion and a folded portion; a contact point located at one end side of the spring portion; and a protrusion formed on the flat portion.

Managed electrical connectivity systems

A receptacle block defines one or more sockets at which plugs may be received. Each socket contains a first set of contacts and a second set of contacts. Each socket also includes a sensing contact that interacts with the second set of contacts to close an electrical switch. For example, the sensing contact can interact with an arm extending from one of the contacts of the second set. Closure of the switch can be detected and interpreted to indicate that a plug has been received at the respective socket.

Case for portable computing devices

A case for use with a portable computing device is provided. The case comprises a housing for protecting the portable computing device. The housing is configured to attach to the portable computing device. The case further comprises a multiport hub and/or a data storage device contained within the housing. The multiport hub is configured to be electrically connected to the portable computing device.

CONNECTOR AND SECOND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE CONNECTOR

The present disclosure provides a connector for coupling a first electronic device and a second electronic device with a power source to enable the power source to provide a current to the first electronic device and the second electronic device, the connector includes: a first connector component configured to be coupled with the first electronic device; a power-supplying connector component configured to be coupled with the power source; a power line configured to couple the second electronic device and the first connector component to the power-supplying connector component; a data line having a first end coupled with the second electronic device, and a second end coupled with the first connector component; and a power-supplying state detection circuit configured to be coupled with the power-supplying connector component and detect whether the power-supplying connector component is coupled with the power source; and a message transmission line having a first end coupled with the power-supplying state detection circuit, and a second end of the message transmission line is coupled with the second electronic device, and the power-supplying state detection circuit is configured to transmit a power source connection message to the second electronic device via the message transmission line when it is detected that the power-supplying connector component is coupled with the power source. 1. A connector for coupling a first electronic device and a second electronic device with a power source to enable the power source to provide a current to the first electronic device and the second electronic device , wherein the first electronic device is able to communicatively be connected to the second electronic device via the connector and supply power to the second electronic device , and the connector comprises:a first connector component configured to be coupled with the first electronic device;a power-supplying connector component configured to be coupled with the power ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS

An information processing apparatus includes a card slot; a circuit board; a flat card connector mounted on a main face of the circuit board; a first contact provided on the main face of the circuit board; a cover covering the card connector and the first contact on the circuit board; a second contact provided on a bottom face of the cover and contacting the first contact; a tampering detection wiring for tampering detection arranged on the cover and connected to the second contact; and an opening formed at a front end of the cover lager than an opening of the card slot. The cover is shaped so that a height from the circuit board to an area with the second contact on the bottom face of the cover is lower than a height from the circuit board to a top face of the card connector. 1. An information processing apparatus comprising:a card slot that is arranged on a front of the information processing apparatus;a circuit board; anda flat card connector that is mounted on a main face of the circuit board, wherein:a first contact is provided on the main face of the circuit board, and is disposed behind the card connector,a cover covers the card connector and the first contact on the circuit board,a second contact is provided on a bottom face of the cover, and is in contact with the first contact,a tampering detection wiring is arranged on the cover, is a wiring for tampering detection, and is connected to the second contact,an opening is formed at a front end of the cover lager than an opening of the card slot, andthe cover is shaped so that a height from the circuit board to an area with the second contact on the bottom face of the cover is lower than a height from the circuit board to a top face of the card connector.2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the cover is shaped so that a height in the opening from the circuit board to the bottom face of the cover is lower than the height in the card connector from the circuit board to a top ...

Connector, NVMe Storage Device, and Computer Device

A connector includes a first pin which is configured to indicate an in-service signal, a second pin which is configured to indicate a power supply signal, a third pin which is configured to indicate a clock signal, and a fourth pin; the first pin which is configured to indicate a PCIe port signal; the first pin, the second pin, the third pin, and the fourth pin have an equal length; and the connector includes a first face and a second face, a limiting structure is arranged on the first face, the limiting structure is a boss or a groove, and the first pin is located in the middle of the first face. 1. A connector comprising:a first pin comprising a first length and configured to indicate an in-service signal of an NVM Express (NVMe) storage device;a second pin comprising a second length and configured to indicate a power supply signal of the NVMe storage device;a third pin comprising a third length and configured to indicate a clock signal of the NVMe storage device; anda fourth pin comprising a fourth length and configured to indicate a Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) port signal of the NVMe storage device, wherein the first length, the second length, the third length, and the fourth length meet a preset condition to enable the connector to provide a PCIe communications interface that connects the NVMe storage device and a computer device.2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the preset condition is that the first length claim 1 , the second length claim 1 , the third length claim 1 , and the fourth length are the same.3. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the preset condition is that the first length is less than or equal to a shortest length from among the second length claim 1 , the third length claim 1 , and the fourth length.4. The connector of claim 1 , further comprising a boss claim 1 , wherein the boss is a limiting structure of the connector claim 1 , and wherein the connector is a male connector.5. The connector of claim 4 , wherein the ...

ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR

An electrical receptacle connector includes an insulated housing, receptacle terminals, and a metallic shell. The insulated housing includes a base portion and a tongue portion outwardly extending from the base portion. A coverage region adjacent to the base portion is held on a surface of the tongue portion. The receptacle terminals are held in the base portion and disposed at the surface of the tongue portion. The receptacle terminals include a body portion and a contact portion, the body portion is held in the base portion and the tongue portion, and the contact portion is outwardly extending from one end of the body portion. Each of the receptacle terminals includes an avoidance portion between the contact portion and the body portion. The avoidance portion of each of the receptacle terminals is covered by the coverage region of the tongue portion. 1. An electrical receptacle connector , comprising:an insulated housing comprising a base portion and a tongue portion, wherein the tongue portion is outwardly extending from one end of the base portion, and a coverage region adjacent to the base portion is held on a surface of the tongue portion;a plurality of receptacle terminals, wherein the receptacle terminals are held in the base portion and disposed at an upper surface of the tongue portion or a lower surface of the tongue portion, each of the receptacle terminals comprises a body portion and a contact portion, the body portion is held in the base portion and the tongue portion, and the contact portion is outwardly extending from one end of the body portion and disposed at the upper surface of the tongue portion or the lower surface of the tongue portion, each of the receptacle terminals comprises an avoidance portion between the contact portion and the body portion, and the avoidance portion of each of the receptacle terminals is covered by the coverage region of the tongue portion; anda metallic shell comprising a receptacle cavity, wherein the insulated ...

ELECTRICAL POWER UNIT

An electrical power unit or electronic data unit includes an outer housing, a circuit board positioned inside the outer housing, a frame inserted inside the outer housing, and a face plate fitted over the outer housing. The circuit board supports, for example, a high voltage AC electrical receptacle, a low voltage DC electrical receptacle, and a switch, each of which is electrically connected to the circuit board. The frame defines a plurality of outlet openings for receiving respective one of the AC electrical receptacle, the DC electrical receptacle, and the switch. The face plate defines outer receptacle openings that align with respective outlet openings of the frame to provide access to the respective AC electrical receptacle, DC electrical receptacle, and switch. 1. An electrical power unit comprising:an outer housing;a circuit board positioned inside said outer housing;an electrical receptacle coupled to said circuit board;a frame defining an outlet opening and inserted into said outer housing, wherein said outlet opening is sized and shaped to receive said electrical receptacle; anda face plate fitted over said outer housing, said face plate defining an outer receptacle opening aligned said outlet opening of said frame to provide access to said electrical receptacle.2. The electrical power unit of claim 1 , wherein said frame comprises a pair of rearwardly-extending side portions that are inserted alongside interior surfaces of respective side walls of said outer housing.3. The electrical power unit of claim 2 , wherein said frame comprises a rearwardly-extending end portion that is inserted alongside an interior surface of an end wall of said outer housing claim 2 , wherein said rearwardly-bent side portions and said a rearwardly-extending end portion engage said interior surfaces of said outer housing to stabilize said electrical receptacle relative to said outer housing and said face plate.4. The electrical power unit of claim 3 , further comprising a ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTO-ALIGNING PROTRUDING CONNECTORS IN DOCKING INTERFACES

Systems and methods for auto-aligning protruding connectors in docking interfaces are described. In some embodiments, a docking interface may include a male portion comprising: a first magnetic device, a second magnetic device disposed across from the first magnetic device, and a guidepost disposed between the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, where the guidepost comprises a third magnetic device. The docking interface may also include a female portion comprising a fourth magnetic device and a fifth magnetic device disposed across from the fourth magnetic device leaving a gap between the fourth magnetic device and the fifth magnetic device, where the gap is configured to receive the guidepost. 1. A method , comprising: a first magnetic device;', 'a second magnetic device disposed across from the first magnetic device; and', 'a first guidepost disposed between the first magnetic device and the second magnetic device, wherein the first guidepost comprises a third magnetic device;, 'receiving a first component of an Information Handling System (IHS), wherein the first component comprises a male portion, and wherein the male portion comprises a fourth magnetic device; and', 'a fifth magnetic device disposed across from the fourth magnetic device with a first gap between the fourth magnetic device and the fifth magnetic device, wherein the first gap is configured to receive the first guidepost; and, 'receiving a second component of the IHS, wherein the second component comprises a female portion, and wherein the female portion comprisescoupling the first component to the second component by inserting the first guidepost into the first gap.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first component comprises a display portion of the IHS claim 1 , and wherein the second component comprises a keyboard portion of the IHS.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , fourth claim 1 , and fifth magnetic devices have a given polarity ...

Connector

A connector includes a contact that has a first end provided with a contact point for connecting to a coaxial cable, and a second end provided with a terminal for connecting to a substrate, a body that includes a contact mount to which the contact is mounted and a substrate mount to which the substrate is mounted, and a bracket attached to the substrate mount, that holds the substrate and includes a slot into which the terminal is inserted. The bracket is detachably attached to the body, and the terminal applies pressure to the substrate and contacts the substrate by mounting the bracket to the body.

CONNECTION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

A connection device and method of manufacturing the same is provided. The connection device includes a housing that includes a first face, into which a plug is introduced, and a second face that is formed to be in contact with the first face, a connection hole that extends to the inside of the housing from the first face, an opening that extends from the first face to the second face to partially expose the connection hole on at least the second face, and a sealing member that is arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the housing to surround a region where the opening is formed. When mounted on the case member of the electronic device, the sealing member may form a dustproof and waterproof structure between the inner peripheral surface of the case member and the outer peripheral surface of the housing. 1. A connection device comprising:a housing including a first face, into which a plug is introduced, and a second face, that is formed to be in contact with the first face;a connection hole extending to the inside of the housing from the first face;an opening extending from the first face to the second face to partially expose the connection hole on at least the second face; anda sealing member arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the housing to surround a region where the opening is formed.2. The connection device of claim 1 , wherein the sealing member has a closed loop shape.3. The connection device of claim 1 , wherein the plug includes a first portion and a second portion having a diameter that is smaller than a diameter of the first portion claim 1 , andwherein, when the plug is inserted into the connection hole, the first portion is positioned in the opening, and the second portion is inserted into the connection hole to be concealed.4. The connection device of claim 3 , wherein a portion of the first portion protrudes to the outer peripheral surface of the housing through the opening.5. The connection device of claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

INTERFACE COMPATIBLE WITH MULTIPLE INTERFACE STANDARDS

An interface includes a connector that is physically and electrically connectable to a device conforming to a first interface standard and a device conforming to a second interface standard, and an interface circuit including a signal line extending to a terminal of the connector, a coupling capacitor disposed on the signal line, and a switch having a first end electrically connected to a first terminal of the coupling capacitor and a second end electrically connected to a second terminal of the coupling capacitor. The switch is turned on when the connector is connected to a device conforming to the first interface standard so that a signal bypasses the coupling capacitor and is transmitted through the switch and turned off when the connector is connected to a device conforming to the second interface standard so that the signal is transmitted through the coupling capacitor. 1. An interface comprising:a connector that is physically and electrically connectable to a device conforming to a first interface standard and a device conforming to a second interface standard; andan interface circuit including a signal line extending to a terminal of the connector, a coupling capacitor disposed on the signal line, and a switch having a first end electrically connected to a first terminal of the coupling capacitor and a second end electrically connected to a second terminal of the coupling capacitor, whereinthe switch is turned on when the connector is connected to a device conforming to the first interface standard so that a signal bypasses the coupling capacitor and is transmitted through the switch and turned off when the connector is connected to a device conforming to the second interface standard so that the signal is transmitted through the coupling capacitor.2. The interface according to claim 1 , whereinthe connector includes a second terminal, a potential of the second terminal controlling the on/off state of the switch.3. The interface according to claim 2 , ...

Pogo Pin Connector Assembly

A pogo pin connector assembly includes a supporting body, at least one probe terminal inserted upward in the supporting body, an insulating body and at least one docking terminal inserted upward in the insulating body. A top face of the supporting body is concaved downward to form a slide slot. The probe terminal has a barrel, a plunger and a soldering portion. A bottom face of the insulating body protrudes downward to form a slide rib. The docking terminal has a docking portion and a positioning portion. In use, the slide rib of the insulating body is positioned in the slide slot of the supporting body and slides along the slide slot to guide the insulating body to slide forward on the supporting body until the plunger of the probe terminal electrically docks with the docking portion of the corresponding docking terminal.

Pogo-Pins for High Speed Signaling

In accordance with some embodiments, a high speed connection may be implemented using pogo-pins. The use of pogo-pins may be advantageous because accurate alignment is not required, connection force is generally lower than with other connections and appearance is often highly advantageous. Through the use of a moveable metal shield, an advantageous high speed connection for high speed signaling may be implemented between the two devices.

STACKING NETWORK SWITCHES

A stacking connector is provided herein. The stacking connector includes a first plurality of pins, a second plurality of pins and a set of wires. The first plurality of pins to connect to a first network switch. The second plurality of pins to connect to a second network switch. The set of wires to couple the first plurality of pins to the second plurality of pins. The first plurality of pins and the second plurality of pins to stack the first network switch and the second network switch. 1. A stacking connector comprising:a first plurality of pins to connect to a first network switch;a second plurality of pins to connect to a second network switch; anda set of wires to couple the first plurality of pins to the second plurality of pins, the first plurality of pins and the second plurality of pins to stack the first network switch and the second network switch.2. The stacking connector of claim 1 , wherein each wire of the set of wires comprise a copper trace.3. The stacking connector of claim 1 , wherein each wire of the set of wires comprise an optical fiber.4. The stacking connector of claim 1 , wherein the set of wires comprise a single ended connection.5. The stacking connector of claim 1 , wherein the set of wires comprise a differential connection.6. The stacking connector of claim 1 , wherein the stacking connector is usable with a server cartridge.7. The stacking connector of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of pins comprises a first set of peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) connector pins claim 1 , and the second plurality of pins comprises a second set of peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) connector pins.8. An assembly to connect two network switches in a compute system claim 1 , the assembly comprising: at least two network connectors,', 'at least two baseboard connectors, and', 'a plurality of board connections that connect the at least two network connectors to the at least two baseboard connectors; and, 'a baseboard ...

Universal serial bus (usb) port and plug systems

Universal serial bus (USB) port and plug systems are disclosed. According to an aspect, a USB port system includes a housing having sides that define an interior therebetween. The housing also includes a first opening and a second opening defined within one of the sides. The USB port system also includes a first slot and a second slot extending from the first opening and the second opening, respectively, towards the interior and structured to receive a first USB plug and a second USB plug. The first USB plug is different than the second USB plug. A plurality of first pads are positioned within the first slot and arranged to be operably connected to the first USB plug. A plurality of second pads are positioned within the second slot and arranged to be operably connected to the second USB plug.

Connection device, manufacturing method of the same, and electronic device including the same

A connection device and method of manufacturing the same is provided. The connection device includes a housing including a first face, into which a plug is introduced, and a second face, that is formed to be in contact with the first face; a connection hole extending to the inside of the housing from the first face; an opening extending from the first face to the second face to partially expose the connection hole on at least the second face; and a sealing member arranged on an outer peripheral surface of the housing to surround a region where the opening is formed.

Battery adapter

An adapter that is a lightweight and portable passive device with circuitry that converts voltage and current from a first type of battery into usable voltage and current for a second type of battery. The second type of battery is the battery that powers a USB device, such as a cellular telephone. The first type of battery may be any type of battery, such as a radio battery. The adapter is pocket-sized and robust for portability and long-term use.

Data transfer interface

A data transfer interface includes a circuit card assembly (CCA) including a mounting surface, a data transfer port mounted to the mounting surface of CCA, and a support that is through-hole mounted to the CCA and is engaged to the data transfer port to reinforce the data transfer port from against detaching from the CCA.

USB PORT LOCKING DEVICE

Provided is a USB port locking device including: a blocking member having a blocking coupling part to block access of an external device; an external USB port part connected to the blocking member and to which an external USB connection port is insertively coupled; a signal connection part enabling signal transmission between a terminal inside the USB port of the electronic device and the external USB connecting port; a locking member selectively locked to the electronic device so that the blocking member is not forcedly removed; a stopping member selectively blocking an unauthorized external USB connecting port from being inserted into the external USB port part; and a lock member controlling a locking operation of the locking member and a blocking operation of the stopping member by interfering with the locking member and the stopping member when they are inserted into the blocking member. 1. A USB port locking device , the device comprising: an outer frame formed in a shape corresponding to a shape of a USB port of an electronic device; and', 'an internal structure provided in the outer frame with a key hole formed in a front of the internal structure, the lock member being insertively coupled to the USB port; and, 'a lock member includinga release key unit having a latch key selectively stopped by or released from the key hole by being inserted into the key hole to forcedly pull out the lock member inserted into the USB port,wherein the internal structure includes a locking groove to which the latch key inserted into the key hole is locked, the locking groove being formed in a ceiling portion in the key hole by being recessed; andmultiple pairs of locking holes, to which locking pieces provided in the USB port are elastically coupled, are formed in the outer frame to be spaced apart from each other in a connecting or disconnecting direction of the lock member when the lock member is inserted into the USB port.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein a locking piece ...

CARD SOCKET COMPONENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Disclosed is a card socket component, including a housing, a bearing plate, a cover, an elastic component and a card holder containing a tray and a baffle. The housing has a sliding groove and a through hole, a protrusion is disposed at an end of the sliding groove. The cover and the bearing plate define a receiving space directly facing the through hole. The elastic component is disposed in the receiving space and is configured to provide an opposite elastic force for the tray when the tray arrives at a bottom of the receiving space. A groove is provided on an end side surface of the baffle. When the baffle is at a first staying position, the protrusion is located outside the groove. When the baffle is at a second staying position, the protrusion is received in the groove. Also disclosed is an electronic device. 1. A card socket component , comprising:a housing with a sliding groove and a through hole, wherein an end of the sliding groove is provided with a protrusion, and the through hole is provided on a bottom wall of the sliding groove;a bearing plate, fixed inside the housing;a cover, mounted on the bearing plate and defining a receiving space with the bearing plate, wherein the receiving space directly faces the through hole;an elastic component, disposed in the receiving space; anda card holder, comprising a tray and a baffle, wherein the tray is configured to carry an information card; the elastic component is configured to provide an opposite elastic force for the tray when the tray arrives at a bottom of the receiving space via the through hole; a groove is provided on an end side surface of the baffle, and the baffle is slidably connected to the tray; when the baffle is received in the sliding groove and is at a first staying position with respect to the tray, the protrusion is located outside the groove; and when the baffle is received in the sliding groove and is at a second staying position with respect to the tray, the protrusion is received in the ...

Electrical connector

An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of contacts and a circuit board. The insulative housing has a body portion and a mating portion forwardly extending from the body portion. The contacts include a plurality of ground contacts and a plurality of pairs of differential signal contacts located between the ground contacts. Each contact has a retaining portion retained in the insulative housing, a contact portion extending to the mating portion from one end of the retaining portion, and a tail portion extending to a rear side of the body portion from another end of the retaining portion. The circuit board is arranged at a rear side of the body portion, and has a plurality of ground connections and a conductive path connecting the ground connections together. The ground connections connect with the tail portions of the ground contacts.