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AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorsStewart Shannon Fields, Matthew K. Herndon, Min Chul Kim, Ron Larson, Richard J. Middlehurst, Anilkumar R. Pannikkat, Glenn Wheelock, Colin Whitby-Strevens
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Connectors having a smaller profile. These connectors are useful as a reduced form factor DisplayPort connector. Keys on a receptacle are used to indicate when an insert is fully engaged. Edges of the receptacle and insert are chamfered in such a way as to prevent the pins of the connector from being damaged when an improper insertion is attempted. User experience is also enhanced by the use of one or more latches. As the connector is inserted, the latch provides resistance that builds until the connector is inserted a certain distance, after which the latch enters a cutout portion of the insert thus releasing the pressure and letting the user know the connection has been made. Fingers are employed to provide mechanical stability and electrical connection between receptacle and insert.
A connector receptacle to receive a connector insert, the connector receptacle comprising:
A connector comprising a connector receptacle and a connector insert, the connector comprising:
A PCIE board including a connector receptacle to receive a connector insert, the connector receptacle comprising:
A laptop computer including a connector receptacle to receive a connector insert, the connector receptacle comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.