FLEXIBLE MAGNETIC INTERCONNECTS
First Claim
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- a module having a recess therein;
a magnetic structure moveable within the recess;
a flexible circuit that cooperates with the module to retain the magnetic structure within the recess.
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Abstract
A flexible magnetic interconnect is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a module having a recess therein. A magnetic structure is moveable within the recess and a flexible circuit cooperates with the module to retain the magnetic structure within the recess. Movement of the magnetic structure is caused by magnetic attraction between the magnetic structure and an external magnetic structure. The flexible circuit includes a compliant contact, which changes shape by movement of the magnetic structure.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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a module having a recess therein; a magnetic structure moveable within the recess; a flexible circuit that cooperates with the module to retain the magnetic structure within the recess. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system comprising:
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a first module including a first magnetic structure and a flexible circuit, wherein the first magnetic structure is moveable within the first module; a second module including a second magnetic structure and a circuit, wherein a magnetic attraction between the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure causes the flexible circuit of the first module to change shape. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method comprising the steps of:
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providing a first module including a first magnetic structure and a first flexible circuit, wherein the first magnetic structure is moveable within the first module; applying a magnetic force, thereby causing the first magnetic structure to move and the first flexible circuit to temporarily change shape.
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