MAGNETIC CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
First Claim
1. A cable connector assembly adapted for electrically connecting with a complementary connector comprising:
- a nonconductive body to form an insulative housing;
a plurality of contacts, each contact comprising a contacting portion, each contact located in a passage in the insulative housing;
a cable electrically connecting with the plurality of contacts;
a first magnetic element to form a front cover and made of metal material and capable of being attracted by the complementary connector, wherein the front cover is assembled to the insulative housing and the contacting portions of the contacts are exposed in the front cover; and
a shell to form a rear cover assembled to the insulative housing to enclose the rear of the insulative housing and a front end of the cable.
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Abstract
An electrical plug and receptacle relying on magnetic force to maintain contact are disclosed. The plug and receptacle can be used as part of a power adapter for connecting an electronic device, such as a laptop computer, to a power supply. The plug includes electrical contacts, which are preferably biased toward corresponding contacts on the receptacle. The plug and receptacle each have a magnetic element. The magnetic element on one or both of the plug and receptacle can be a magnet, which is preferably a permanent rare earth magnet although electromagnets may also be used. The magnetic element on the plug or receptacle that does not include a magnet is composed of ferromagnetic material. When the plug and receptacle are brought into proximity, the magnetic attraction between the magnet and its complement, whether another magnet or a ferromagnetic material, maintains the contacts in an electrically conductive relationship.
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20 Claims
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1. A cable connector assembly adapted for electrically connecting with a complementary connector comprising:
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a nonconductive body to form an insulative housing; a plurality of contacts, each contact comprising a contacting portion, each contact located in a passage in the insulative housing; a cable electrically connecting with the plurality of contacts; a first magnetic element to form a front cover and made of metal material and capable of being attracted by the complementary connector, wherein the front cover is assembled to the insulative housing and the contacting portions of the contacts are exposed in the front cover; and a shell to form a rear cover assembled to the insulative housing to enclose the rear of the insulative housing and a front end of the cable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A cable connector assembly adapted for electrically connecting with a complementary connector comprising:
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an insulative housing comprising a nonconductive body; a plurality of contacts, each contact comprising a contacting portion, each contact located in the insulative housing; a cable electrically connecting with the plurality of contacts; a light-emitting diode coupled to the cable; a front cover comprising a first magnetic element and made of metal material and capable of being attracted by the complementary connector, wherein the front cover is assembled to the insulative housing and the contacting portions of the contacts are exposed in the front cover; and a rear cover comprising a shell and assembled to the insulative housing to enclose the rear of the insulative housing and a front end of the cable. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A cable connector assembly, comprising:
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a housing comprising a nonconductive body; a signal terminal and a ground terminal respectively assembled to the housing; a cable comprising a signal conductor directly electrically connecting with the signal terminal; a strain relief member comprising a body portion defining a through hole to permit the signal conductor protruding therethrough, the signal conductor directly electrically connecting with the signal terminal; and a rear cover comprising a shell and assembled with the housing to enclose the electrical connection between the cable and the signal conductor. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification