DOCKING CONNECTOR
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1. A heatable connector for connection with a device, the connector comprising:
- an electrical connector;
a heating element for heating the electrical connector;
a temperature sensing element for determining a connector temperature; and
a control device in communication with the heating element for activating the heating element for heating the electrical connector.
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Abstract
A heatable electric connector for preventing frosting of an electrical connector of the heatable electric connector is provided. A heating element provides indirect heating or optionally direct heating of the electrical connector. A temperature controller senses an approximate temperature of the electrical connector and compares the connector temperature to a set-point temperature and either turns on or off the heating element thereby ensuring that the electrical connector is of a suitable temperature so that frost does not form and/or accumulate on the connector.
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1. A heatable connector for connection with a device, the connector comprising:
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an electrical connector; a heating element for heating the electrical connector; a temperature sensing element for determining a connector temperature; and a control device in communication with the heating element for activating the heating element for heating the electrical connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An electronic device comprising a heatable electric connector, the heatable electric connector comprising:
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an electrical connector; a heating element for heating the electrical connector; a temperature sensing element for determining a connector temperature; and a control device in communication with the heating element for activating the heating element for heating the electrical connector. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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