HDMI assembly and HDMI port for the same
AssigneeGiga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd.
InventorsChih-Ming Lai, Yung-Shun Kao
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Abstract
A high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) assembly for providing an electrical connection between two electronic devices includes an HDMI port and an HDMI plug. The HDMI port includes a first connection element and a pin portion. The HDMI plug includes a second connection element. The first connection element is pivotably disposed on the HDMI port and includes a hook, and the pin portion is connected to the HDMI port for providing connection between the HDMI port and one of the electronic devices. When the HDMI plug is connected to the HDMI port, the second connection element and the first connection element contact with each other and the hook hooks the HDMI plug.
Claims15
A high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) assembly for providing an electrical connection between two electronic devices, comprising:
- an HDMI port including a first member having a first connection element and a second member having a pin portion;
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- an HDMI plug including a second connection element;
- wherein the first connection element is pivotably disposed on the HDMI port and includes a hook, and the pin portion is connected to the HDMI port for providing the connection between the HDMI port and the plug;
- wherein the first connection element further comprises at least one positioning pin, and the first member further comprises at least one constraining portion to secure the positioning pin;
- wherein the first connection element further comprises a pivot axle pivotably connected to the first member, and the first connection element is pivotable with respect to the HDMI port about the pivot axle;
- wherein the first connection element further comprises a pressing portion and a connection portion, upon the pressing portion being depressed, the first connection element pivots about the pivot axle, and the connection portion and the positioning pin form a bend of an obtuse angle;
- wherein the second connection element and the first connection element contact with each other and the hook hooks the HDMI plug when the HDMI plug is connected to the HDMI port;
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- wherein the first connection element further comprises a recessed portion and the pivot axle is received in the recessed portion.
A high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) port configured for electrical connection with an HDMI plug so as to electrically connect two electronic devices, the HDMI plug including a second connection element, the HDMI port comprising:
- a first member having a first connection element pivotally disposed on the HDMI port and comprising a hook;
- wherein the first connection element further comprises at least one positioning pin, and the HDMI port further comprises at least one constraining portion to secure the positioning pin;
- a second member having a pin portion connected to the HDMI port for providing connection between the HDMI port and the plug;
- wherein the second connection element and the first connection element contact with each other and the hook hooks the HDMI plug when the HDMI plug is connected to the HDMI port;
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- a pivot axle pivotably connected to the first member, wherein the first connection element is pivotable with respect to the HDMI port about the pivot axle;
- wherein the first connection element further comprises a pressing portion and a connection portion, upon the pressing portion being depressed, the first connection element pivots about the pivot axle, and the connection portion and the positioning pin form a bend of an obtuse angle;
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- wherein the first connection element further comprises a recessed portion and the pivot axle is received in the recessed portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.