Hinge connector for electronic devices
AssigneeMolex Incorporated
InventorVictor Zaderej
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Abstract
A hinge for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant, a cellular telephone, a portable compact disc player and the like, includes a body member and at least one contact provided on the body member. Structure is provided for electrically connecting each contact to a first portion of the electronic device. Structure is also provided for connecting each contact to a second portion of the electronic device. The hinge can be repeatedly used without wear or rubbing action because the ends of the contacts always remain connected to the electrical components of the upper and lower portions of the electronic device. If damaged, only the hinge needs to be replaced and the connections to the electronic device reinstated.
Claims35
A hinge for an electronic device comprising:
- a body member having a conductive surface provided thereon;
- a conductive contact being in electrical contact with the conductive surface, the contact being capable of movement relative to the conductive surface, yet always maintaining electrical contact with the conductive surface throughout the movement of the contact relative to the conductive surface.
A hinge for an electronic device comprising:
- a body member;
- a conductive contact associated with the body member, the contact including coiled spring provided within the body member, a first end extending outwardly from the coiled spring and the body member, and a second end extending outwardly from the coiled spring and the body member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.