US5168281A
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Antenna connection device for electronic equipment
Assignee: Seiko Epson Corp
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Filing: 1991-05-15
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Granted: 1992-12-01
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Expires: 2011-05-15
Abstract
Abstract An antenna connection device structure for physically and electrically connecting a wristband-embedded antenna to a wristwatch-type receiver is disclosed. A receiver and leaf spring mounted in a casing having an opening, are joined to a wristband-embedded antenna having a connection terminal, by means of a connector. The connector, which has two ends, fits within and extends through said opening so that it closes the opening in a water-tight fashion and makes electrical contact with said leaf spring. The other end attaches to a connection terminal of the wristband-embedded antenna.
Inventors
- 👤 Ikuo Tokunaga
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:09
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/27; H01Q1/273
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An antenna connection device for electronic equipment having a casing and connected wristband comprising: a) an opening formed in at least one side of said casing, said casing comprising an electrically insulating material; b) a wristband comprising an electrically insulating material in which is buried an antenna plate that is the antenna for said electronic equipment; c) a conductive connection terminal for coupling to said antenna plate; d) a conductive connector having a circumferential groove and two ends with one end connected to said connection terminal and the other inserted through said opening; and e) a connector packing, sealingly disposed between said groove and said casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An antenna connection device for electronic equipment having a casing and connected wristband comprising: a) an opening formed in at least one side of said casing, said casing comprising an electrically insulating material; b) a wristband comprising an electrically insulating material in which is buried an antenna plate that is the antenna for said electronic equipment; c) a conductive connection terminal for coupling to said antenna plate; d) a conductive connector having a circumferential groove and two ends with one end connected to said connection terminal and the other inserted through said opening; and e) a connector packing, sealingly disposed between said groove and said casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The antenna connection device of claim 1 wherein said connection terminal is constructed so that it attaches to and detaches from said casing by means of a fixing member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The antenna connection device of claim 1, wherein said antenna plate, said connection terminal and said connector are comprised of a highly corrosion resistant material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The antenna connection device of claim 3, wherein said highly corrosion resistant material is stainless steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
90 words
An antenna connection device for electronic equipment comprising: a) a casing having an opening in at least one side; b) a wristband further comprising an antenna plate embedded within said wristband and further comprising a connection terminal connected to said antenna plate; c) a connector having a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion is mounted in said casing and has a circumferential groove, and said second portion detachably receives said wristband connection terminal; and d) a connector packing, sealingly disposed between said groove and said casing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
An antenna connection device for electronic equipment comprising: a) a casing having an opening in at least one side; b) a wristband further comprising an antenna plate embedded within said wristband and further comprising a connection terminal connected to said antenna plate; c) a connector having a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first portion is mounted in said casing and has a circumferential groove, and said second portion detachably receives said wristband connection terminal; and d) a connector packing, sealingly disposed between said groove and said casing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said casing is comprised of an electrically insulating material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said wristband is comprised of an electrically insulating material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 6, wherein said electrically insulating material is a synthetic resin.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 7, wherein said electrically insulating material is a synthetic rubber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said antenna plate, said connection terminal and said connector are comprised of a corrosion resistant material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 10, wherein said corrosion resistant material is stainless steel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said connector further comprises a packing groove formed in said first portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
90 words
An antenna connection device for electronic equipment comprising: a) a casing having an opening in at least one side; b) an electronic circuit housed in said casing; c) a wristband having an antenna plate embedded within said wristband; d) a means for connecting said wristband to said casing and said antenna plate to said circuit, said means having a circumferential groove; e) a resilient conductive member connected to said circuit and engaged by said means for connecting; and f) a connector packing, sealingly disposed between said groove and said casing.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
90 words
An antenna connection device for electronic equipment comprising: a) a casing having an opening in at least one side; b) an electronic circuit housed in said casing; c) a wristband having an antenna plate embedded within said wristband; d) a means for connecting said wristband to said casing and said antenna plate to said circuit, said means having a circumferential groove; e) a resilient conductive member connected to said circuit and engaged by said means for connecting; and f) a connector packing, sealingly disposed between said groove and said casing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 13, wherein said opening has chamfered inner surfaces.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
56 words
The device of claim 14, wherein said means for connecting comprises a single-unit connection terminal having a first end and a second end, and a bend formed intermediate said first and second ends which produces a first portion from said first end to said bend, and a second portion from said bend to said second end.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 15, wherein said single-unit connection terminal further comprises a packing groove formed in said first portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 16, wherein said single-unit connection terminal is attached to said antenna plate.
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