US 12,725,955 B2 · Two-way receptacle for universal serial bus

Abstract

Systems and apparatus for a Universal Serial Bus (USB) socket structure configured for duplex connection are provided. The USB socket structure includes a housing and a movable tongue disposed within the housing and configured to be moved between a default position, a first connected position, and a second connected position. The structure further includes a plurality of first contacts disposed on a first surface of the tongue and a plurality of second contacts disposed on a second surface of the tongue, wherein the second surface is opposite to the first surface. Moreover, the plurality of first contacts and the plurality of second contacts comprise a curved shape in accordance with USB standard specifications for a Type-A USB receptacle.

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Dependent claims

A Universal Serial Bus (USB) socket structure configured for duplex connection, the USB socket structure comprising:

a housing;
a movable tongue disposed within the housing and configured to be moved between a default position, a first connected position, and a second connected position;
a plurality of first contacts disposed on a first surface of the tongue;
and
a plurality of second contacts disposed on a second surface of the tongue, the second surface opposite to the first surface;
wherein the plurality of first contacts and the plurality of second contacts comprise a curved shape;
and
wherein the housing comprises:
a metal shield configured to enclose a majority of the movable tongue;
and
a rear cover configured to mate with the metal shield and enclose an end portion of the movable tongue not enclosed by the metal shield.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Two-way receptacle for universal serial bus

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Two-way receptacle for universal serial bus

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Abstract

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