WO2008082892A3 - Electronic device with a retractable connector and protective door mechanism - Google Patents

Electronic device with a retractable connector and protective door mechanism Download PDF

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WO2008082892A3
WO2008082892A3 PCT/US2007/087293 US2007087293W WO2008082892A3 WO 2008082892 A3 WO2008082892 A3 WO 2008082892A3 US 2007087293 W US2007087293 W US 2007087293W WO 2008082892 A3 WO2008082892 A3 WO 2008082892A3
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connector
electronic device
extended
protective door
withdrawn
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Michael Alan Morganstern
Derek Niizawa
Jeffrey A Salazar
Junggi Sung
Michael L Simmons
Arturo Meuniot
Michael S Roberts
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Sandisk Corp
Michael Alan Morganstern
Derek Niizawa
Jeffrey A Salazar
Junggi Sung
Michael L Simmons
Arturo Meuniot
Michael S Roberts
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Application filed by Sandisk Corp, Michael Alan Morganstern, Derek Niizawa, Jeffrey A Salazar, Junggi Sung, Michael L Simmons, Arturo Meuniot, Michael S Roberts filed Critical Sandisk Corp
Priority to EP07865597A priority Critical patent/EP2100487B1/en
Priority to KR1020097015586A priority patent/KR101480739B1/en
Priority to CN200780048742XA priority patent/CN101601336B/en
Priority to AT07865597T priority patent/ATE520293T1/en
Publication of WO2008082892A2 publication Critical patent/WO2008082892A2/en
Publication of WO2008082892A3 publication Critical patent/WO2008082892A3/en

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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
    • H05K5/02—Details
    • H05K5/0256—Details of interchangeable modules or receptacles therefor, e.g. cartridge mechanisms
    • H05K5/026—Details of interchangeable modules or receptacles therefor, e.g. cartridge mechanisms having standardized interfaces
    • H05K5/0278—Details of interchangeable modules or receptacles therefor, e.g. cartridge mechanisms having standardized interfaces of USB type
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/44—Means for preventing access to live contacts
    • H01R13/447—Shutter or cover plate
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/60—Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged

Abstract

A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.
PCT/US2007/087293 2006-12-29 2007-12-12 Electronic device with a retractable connector and protective door mechanism WO2008082892A2 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP07865597A EP2100487B1 (en) 2006-12-29 2007-12-12 Electronic device with a retractable connector and protective door mechanism
KR1020097015586A KR101480739B1 (en) 2006-12-29 2007-12-12 Electronic device with a retractable connector and protective door mechanism
CN200780048742XA CN101601336B (en) 2006-12-29 2007-12-12 Electronic device with a retractable connector and protective door mechanism
AT07865597T ATE520293T1 (en) 2006-12-29 2007-12-12 ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH RETRACTABLE CONNECTOR AND TOWER MECHANISM

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US11/618,447 US7303411B1 (en) 2006-12-29 2006-12-29 Electronic device with a retractable connector and protective door mechanism
US11/618,447 2006-12-29

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WO2008082892A2 WO2008082892A2 (en) 2008-07-10
WO2008082892A3 true WO2008082892A3 (en) 2008-09-25

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US (2) US7303411B1 (en)
EP (1) EP2100487B1 (en)
KR (1) KR101480739B1 (en)
CN (1) CN101601336B (en)
AT (1) ATE520293T1 (en)
TW (1) TW200843615A (en)
WO (1) WO2008082892A2 (en)

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KR101480739B1 (en) 2015-01-09
CN101601336B (en) 2011-12-14
TW200843615A (en) 2008-11-01
WO2008082892A2 (en) 2008-07-10
CN101601336A (en) 2009-12-09
EP2100487B1 (en) 2011-08-10
US20080160832A1 (en) 2008-07-03
ATE520293T1 (en) 2011-08-15
KR20090117706A (en) 2009-11-12
US7303411B1 (en) 2007-12-04
EP2100487A2 (en) 2009-09-16

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