# US 2022/0045458 A1 · Connector > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2022/0045458 A1 - Document ID: US20220045458A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/359,273 - Filed: 2021-06-25 - Published: 2022-02-10 - Earliest claimed: 2020-08-10 - Assignees: Getac Technology Corporation - Applicants: Getac Technology Corporation - Inventors: SSU-YUAN WU - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20220045458A1 ## CPC - F16B 5/0657: {at least one of the plates providing a raised structure, e.g. of the doghouse type, for connection with the clamps or clips of the other plate} - F16B 21/09: Releasable fastening devices with a stud engaging a keyhole slot - F16B 21/02: Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation (with snap-action F16B21/06; studs or coupling pins with resilient protrusions F16B21/08) - F41C 33/006: {Clips, hooks or the like, for carrying the weight of smallarms (holsters F41C33/02)} - H04N 23/57: Mechanical or electrical details of cameras or camera modules specially adapted for being embedded in other devices - A45F 2005/026: {with a pin having an enlarged head detachably connected to a fastening device, e.g. to a pin receiving slot} - F16B 2200/30: Dovetail-like connections - Y10T 403/1624: Related to joint component - Y10T 403/602: by separate spring - F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D) - F41C: SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES (functional features or details common to both smallarms and ordnance, mountings therefor F41A; projecting missiles without use of explosive or combustible propellant charge F41B); ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - H04N: PICTORIAL COMMUNICATION, e.g. TELEVISION - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A connector includes a base, a connecting part and a coupling piece. One end of the connecting part is connected to the base. The coupling piece is arranged on the other end of the connecting part, and includes a sliding channel having an open end located on a side edge of the coupling piece and an opposite closed end. A maximum linear distance of an outer periphery of the connecting part is less than that of the coupling piece. Another connector includes a base plate, two parallel side plates arranged on the base plate, a front plate connected to the two side plates and having a tapered positioning slot, and a positioning portion arranged on the base plate and adapted for reciprocal movement in a direction perpendicular to the base plate. The base plate, the two side plates and the front plate form an accommodating groove. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A connector, comprising: a base; a connecting part, having one end thereof connected to the base; and a coupling piece, arranged on one other end of the connecting part, the coupling piece comprising a sliding channel, the sliding channel comprising an open end and a closed end that are opposite to each other, the open end being located on one side edge of the coupling piece; wherein, a maximum linear distance of an outer periphery of the connecting part is less than a maximum linear distance of an outer periphery of the coupling piece. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The connector according to claim 1, wherein the coupling piece further comprises: a guiding channel, comprising an open side and closed side that are opposite to each other, wherein a direction from the closed side to the open side of the guiding channel is different from a direction from the closed end to the open end of the sliding channel. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The connector according to claim 2, wherein the sliding channel and the guiding channel are respectively located on two opposite and parallel surfaces on the coupling piece. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The connector according to claim 2, wherein the sliding channel and the guiding channel are located on a same plane of the coupling piece. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The connector according to claim 2, wherein the guiding channel further comprises: a first side portion and a second side portion that are opposite to each other, and a channel bottom on a bottom of the channel bottom; wherein, the closed side and the channel bottom are connected to the first side portion and the second side portion, and a depth of the channel bottom gradually increases from the closed side toward the open side. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The connector according to claim 5, wherein a linear distance between the first side portion and the second side portion gradually decreases toward the channel bottom. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The connector according to claim 5, wherein a distance between the first side portion and the second side portion gradually increases from the closed side toward the open side. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The connector according to claim 1, further comprising: another connector, comprising an accommodating groove and a positioning portion, the positioning portion being arranged in the accommodating groove and adapted for reciprocal movement along a first direction; wherein, when the connector is assembled along a second direction to the another connector, the coupling piece is inserted in the accommodating groove and the positioning portion abuts against the closed end of the coupling piece; while the connector is assembled to the another connector, after the connector is rotated by 180 degrees and the connector is moved along the second direction away from the another connector, the coupling piece is disengaged from the accommodating groove; wherein, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The connector according to claim 1, further comprising: a base plate; two side plates, arranged on the base plate, respective one ends of the two side plates being arranged parallel to each other; a front plate, connected to the two side plates, the front plate comprising a tapered positioning slot, wherein the base plate, the two side plates and the front plate form an accommodating groove; and a positioning portion, arranged on the base plate, adapted for reciprocal movement along a first direction perpendicular to the base plate; wherein, when the connector is correspondingly assembled along a second direction to the another connector, the connector is inserted in the tapered positioning slot, the coupling piece is accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the positioning portion abuts against the closed end of the coupling piece; wherein, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular to each other. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The connector according to claim 8, wherein the coupling piece further comprises: a guiding slot, comprising an open side and a closed side located on opposite sides; wherein, a direction from the closed side to the open side of the guiding channel is different from a direction from the closed end to the open end of the sliding channel, the another connector further comprises a guiding portion arranged in the accommodating groove, and the guiding portion is correspondingly accommodated in the accommodating groove when the connector is correspondingly assembled to the another connector. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The connector according to claim 10, wherein the guiding portion performs reciprocal movement along the first direction. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The connector according to claim 1, wherein the closed end comprises a first sloped surface, a second sloped surface, a first side surface, a second side surface and a curved surface, the first side surface is connected between the curved surface and the first sloped surface, the second side surface is connected between the curved surface and the second sloped surface, and a distance between the first sloped surface and the second sloped surface gradually increases from the curved surface toward the open end. ### Claim 13 A connector, comprising: a base plate; two side plates, arranged on the base plate, the two side plates being arranged parallel to each other; a front plate, connected to the two side plates, the front plate comprising a tapered positioning slot, wherein the base plate, the two side plates and the front plate form an accommodating groove; and a positioning portion, arranged on the base plate, adapted for reciprocal movement along a first direction perpendicular to the base plate. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The connector according to claim 13, wherein the positioning portion comprises a bump and an elastic arm, the elastic arm is connected to the base plate and has a mobile end on a side away from the base plate, and the bump is arranged at the mobile end. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The connector according to claim 14, wherein the protrusion has an inclined surface that is away from the mobile end. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The connector according to claim 13, wherein the positioning portion comprises a protruding column and an elastic element, the protruding column is protrudingly disposed on the base plate, one end of the elastic element abuts against the base plate and one other end abuts against the protruding column, and the elastic element provides the protruding column with a restoring force. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The connector according to claim 16, wherein one end of the protruding column away from the elastic element has an inclined surface. ### Claim 18 (depends on 13) The connector according to claim 13, wherein an end portion between the two side plates forms a connecting end that is provided with a guiding portion. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The connector according to claim 18, wherein the guiding portion performs reciprocal movement along the first direction. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The connector according to claim 18, wherein the guiding portion has an inclined surface that is away from the connecting end.