US5775951A
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Hi-jack hinged connection adapter for input/output cards
Assignee: Intel Corp
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Filing: 1996-09-30
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Granted: 1998-07-07
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Expires: 2016-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A hinged adapter provides for the connection of input/output (I/O) cards to a communication connector, such as an RJ-type connector for example, for data processing systems. The hinged adapter has a first connector configured to mate with a connector at the end of an I/O card inserted in a receptacle of a data processing system. The hinged adapter also has a second connector configured to mate with the communication connector. The second connector is mounted to the first connector with a hinge. The second connector may be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector. When not in use, the second connector may be rotated or folded about the hinge relative to the first connector into a stored position. The data processing system, I/O card, and hinged adapter may then be transported as an integral unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard R. Gargiulo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/06; H01R35/00; H01R35/04; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/946
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A communications adapter for connecting a communication connector and an input/output (I/O) card inserted in a receptacle defined by a body of a data processing system, the I/O card having an I/O card connector at an end exposed by the receptacle when the I/O card is inserted in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system, the communications adapter comprising: a first member configured to mate with the I/O card connector of the I/O card; a second member configured to mate with the communication connector; the second member configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector when the first member is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; and the second member configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned in a stored position different from the operational position when the first member is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A communications adapter for connecting a communication connector and an input/output (I/O) card inserted in a receptacle defined by a body of a data processing system, the I/O card having an I/O card connector at an end exposed by the receptacle when the I/O card is inserted in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system, the communications adapter comprising: a first member configured to mate with the I/O card connector of the I/O card; a second member configured to mate with the communication connector; the second member configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector when the first member is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; and the second member configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned in a stored position different from the operational position when the first member is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The communications adapter of claim 1, wherein the I/O card connector is a 14-pin connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The communications adapter of claim 1, wherein the communication connector is an RJ-11 plug or an RJ-45 plug.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The communications adapter of claim 1, wherein the I/O card is a PCMCIA card.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The communications adapter of claim 1, wherein the second member includes a tray configured for mating with the communication connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The communications adapter of claim 1, wherein the second member is rotatably configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned by rotating the second member relative to the first member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The communications adapter of claim 6, wherein the second member is mounted to the first member with a hinge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
216 words
An input/output (I/O) card combination for connecting a data processing system and a communication connector, the data processing system having a body defining a receptacle, the I/O card combination comprising: an I/O card for insertion into the receptacle of the body of the data processing system, the I/O card configured for connection to the data processing system and having an I/O card connector at an end exposed by the receptacle when the I/O card is inserted in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; a first member configured to mate with the I/O card connector of the I/O card; a second member configured to mate with the communication connector; the second member configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector when the first member is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; and the second member configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned in a stored position different from the operational position when the first member is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
216 words
An input/output (I/O) card combination for connecting a data processing system and a communication connector, the data processing system having a body defining a receptacle, the I/O card combination comprising: an I/O card for insertion into the receptacle of the body of the data processing system, the I/O card configured for connection to the data processing system and having an I/O card connector at an end exposed by the receptacle when the I/O card is inserted in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; a first member configured to mate with the I/O card connector of the I/O card; a second member configured to mate with the communication connector; the second member configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector when the first member is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; and the second member configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned in a stored position different from the operational position when the first member is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The I/O card combination of claim 8, wherein the I/O card connector is a 14-pin connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The I/O card combination of claim 8, wherein the communication connector is an RJ-11 plug or an RJ-45 plug.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The I/O card combination of claim 8, wherein the I/O card is a PCMCIA card.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The I/O card combination of claim 8, wherein the second member includes a tray configured for mating with the communication connector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
The I/O card combination of claim 8, wherein the second member is rotatably configured with the first member such that the second member may be positioned by rotating the second member relative to the first member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The I/O card combination of claim 13, wherein the second member is mounted to the first member with a hinge.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
176 words
A communications adapter for connecting a communication connector and an input/output (I/O) card inserted in a receptacle defined by a body of a data processing system, the I/O card having an I/O card connector at an end exposed by the receptacle when the I/O card is inserted in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system, the communications adapter comprising: first means for mating with the I/O card connector of the I/O card; second means for mating with the communication connector; positioning means for allowing the second means to be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector when the first means is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; and the positioning means for allowing the second means to be positioned in a stored position different from the operational position when the first means is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
176 words
A communications adapter for connecting a communication connector and an input/output (I/O) card inserted in a receptacle defined by a body of a data processing system, the I/O card having an I/O card connector at an end exposed by the receptacle when the I/O card is inserted in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system, the communications adapter comprising: first means for mating with the I/O card connector of the I/O card; second means for mating with the communication connector; positioning means for allowing the second means to be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector when the first means is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; and the positioning means for allowing the second means to be positioned in a stored position different from the operational position when the first means is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
The communications adapter of claim 15, wherein the I/O card connector is a 14-pin connector.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
18 words
The communications adapter of claim 15, wherein the communication connector is an RJ-11 plug or an RJ-45 plug.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
The communications adapter of claim 15, wherein the I/O card is a PCMCIA card.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The communications adapter of claim 15, wherein the second means includes a tray configured for mating with the communication connector.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
27 words
The communications adapter of claim 15, wherein the positioning means includes means for rotating the second means relative to the first means to position the second means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The communications adapter of claim 20, wherein the rotating means includes a hinge.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
201 words
An input/output (I/O) card combination for connecting a data processing system and a communication connector, the data processing system having a body defining a receptacle, the I/O card combination comprising: an I/O card for insertion into the receptacle of the body of the data processing system, the I/O card configured for connection to the data processing system and having an I/O card connector at an end exposed by the receptacle when the I/O card is inserted in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; first means for mating with the I/O card connector of the I/O card; second means for mating with the communication connector; positioning means for allowing the second means to be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector when the first means is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; and the positioning means for allowing the second means to be positioned in a stored position different from the operational position when the first means is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
201 words
An input/output (I/O) card combination for connecting a data processing system and a communication connector, the data processing system having a body defining a receptacle, the I/O card combination comprising: an I/O card for insertion into the receptacle of the body of the data processing system, the I/O card configured for connection to the data processing system and having an I/O card connector at an end exposed by the receptacle when the I/O card is inserted in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; first means for mating with the I/O card connector of the I/O card; second means for mating with the communication connector; positioning means for allowing the second means to be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector when the first means is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system; and the positioning means for allowing the second means to be positioned in a stored position different from the operational position when the first means is mated with the I/O card connector of the I/O card in the receptacle of the body of the data processing system.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The I/O card combination of claim 22, wherein the I/O card connector is a 14-pin connector.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
The I/O card combination of claim 22, wherein the communication connector is an RJ-11 plug or an RJ-45 plug.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
15 words
The I/O card combination of claim 22, wherein the I/O card is a PCMCIA card.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
The I/O card combination of claim 22, wherein the second means includes a tray configured for mating with the communication connector.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
28 words
The I/O card combination of claim 22, wherein the positioning means includes means for rotating the second means relative to the first means to position the second means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
14 words
The I/O card combination of claim 27, wherein the rotating means includes a hinge.
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