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Mini-type connector of circuit substrate
Assignee: Pretec Electronics Corp
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Filing: 2003-05-14
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Granted: 2004-08-17
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Expires: 2023-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A mini-type connector has a substrate, a plurality of metal joints and a metal frame. The substrate includes a connector and a circuit board, wherein the connector is extended from the circuit board. The plurality of metal joints is assembled to the connector of the substrate for being electrically connected to an external electronic device. The metal frame covers the connector of the substrate for enhancing the stress-resistance strength of the connector. The connector is integrally formed with the circuit board.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon Yu
- 👤 Forli Wen
- 👤 Justin Cheng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:52
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0256; H05K5/026; G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; G06K19/0772; G06K19/07732; G06K19/07733; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/665; H01R13/6658; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A mini-type connector, comprising: a substrate including a circuit board, a ground, and a connector extended from the circuit board wherein the circuit board has a plurality of cutouts and the connector has a plurality of connecting holes; a plurality metal joints assembled to the connector of the substrate for being electrically connected to an external electronic device, wherein the metal joints are assembled to the substrate through the connecting holes; and a metal frame covering the connector of the substrate and exposing the metal joints, and having a plurality of extending pins welded to the ground of the substrate at the cutouts for securing the metal frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A mini-type connector, comprising: a substrate including a circuit board, a ground, and a connector extended from the circuit board wherein the circuit board has a plurality of cutouts and the connector has a plurality of connecting holes; a plurality metal joints assembled to the connector of the substrate for being electrically connected to an external electronic device, wherein the metal joints are assembled to the substrate through the connecting holes; and a metal frame covering the connector of the substrate and exposing the metal joints, and having a plurality of extending pins welded to the ground of the substrate at the cutouts for securing the metal frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The mini-type connector as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an external housing enclosing the substrate, the metal joints and the metal frame for providing a protection thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The mini-type connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the metal joints are each a long strip and have at least one hooked terminal for connection with the connecting holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mini-type connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the metal frame has a U-shape for exposing the metal joints.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The mini-type connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the metal joints are welded to the connector of the substrate.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2007-08-17 | 2008-02-16 | 2008-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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