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Universal serial bus (USB) connector connecting structure for a multi-function device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2002-12-13
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Granted: 2004-09-14
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Expires: 2022-12-13
Abstract
Abstract A universal serial bus (USB) connector connecting structure for a multi-function device comprises a shell, a memory unit installed in said shell, and a universal serial bus, installed at one side of said shell, electrically contacted to said memory unit. Said universal serial bus (USB) is electrically contacted to and embedded on a sliding mechanism which is settled on a built-in fixed bed at one inner side of said shell, whereby said universal serial bus (USB) can be slide out from and stored in said shell by the means of said sliding mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Chia-Hung Kao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; H01R13/00; H01R13/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A universal serial bus connector connecting structure for a multipurpose device comprising: a) a shell; b) a memory unit located in an interior of the shell; c) a fixed bed located in the interior of the shell and having: i) two spaced apart channels; ii) a reed located on one of the two channels; iii) a press button connected to the reed; and iv) two fixed parts, one fixed part located adjacent to each channel; d) a sliding mechanism slidably connected to the fixed bed and movable between first and second positions; and e) a universal serial bus electrically connected to the memory unit and the sliding mechanism, the universal serial bus fixedly connected to the sliding mechanism, wherein the universal serial bus is located in the interior of the housing when the sliding mechanism is in the first position, and the universal serial bus extends outwardly from an opening in the housing when the sliding mechanism is in the second position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A universal serial bus connector connecting structure for a multipurpose device comprising: a) a shell; b) a memory unit located in an interior of the shell; c) a fixed bed located in the interior of the shell and having: i) two spaced apart channels; ii) a reed located on one of the two channels; iii) a press button connected to the reed; and iv) two fixed parts, one fixed part located adjacent to each channel; d) a sliding mechanism slidably connected to the fixed bed and movable between first and second positions; and e) a universal serial bus electrically connected to the memory unit and the sliding mechanism, the universal serial bus fixedly connected to the sliding mechanism, wherein the universal serial bus is located in the interior of the housing when the sliding mechanism is in the first position, and the universal serial bus extends outwardly from an opening in the housing when the sliding mechanism is in the second position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The universal serial bus connector according to claim 1 , further comprising two springs, each of the two springs connected at a first end to the sliding mechanism and at a second end to the fixed bed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The universal serial bus connector according to claim 1 , wherein the fixed bed includes a lump located adjacent to the reed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The universal serial bus connector according to claim 1 , wherein the sliding mechanism includes a loaded bed having a stop kit, the universal serial bus is electrically and fixedly connected to the loaded bed.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The universal serial bus connector according to claim 4 , wherein the loaded bed includes a baffle located on a side thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The universal serial bus connector according to claim 4 , wherein the stop kit includes two wings located on opposing sides thereof.
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