ROBUST MAGNETIC CONNECTOR
First Claim
1. A connector receptacle comprising:
- a plurality of magnets arranged at a face of the connector receptacle;
a ground return at the face of the connector receptacle and covering the plurality of magnets;
a power contact having a first end extending beyond the face of the connector receptacle and a second end extending behind the plurality of magnets; and
a spring behind the power contact and fixed relative to the ground return.
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Abstract
Connector inserts and receptacles that are robust, easily manufactured, and provide an improved connector performance. One example may provide a connector receptacle having a power contact located in a ground surface. An insulating layer may be placed between the power contact and the ground surface. The ground surface may be curved or flat, or it may have other shapes. Another example may provide a robust connector insert. This connector insert may include a crimping piece that fits over a cable braiding and is crimped. The crimping piece may then be attached to an attraction plate. A cover or shell may be attached to provide further reinforcement. Another example may provide a connector system having a ground contact and a power contact, where the ground contact is a make-first-break-last contact.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A connector receptacle comprising:
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a plurality of magnets arranged at a face of the connector receptacle; a ground return at the face of the connector receptacle and covering the plurality of magnets; a power contact having a first end extending beyond the face of the connector receptacle and a second end extending behind the plurality of magnets; and a spring behind the power contact and fixed relative to the ground return. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A connector insert comprising:
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a cable having braiding and a power conductor; an insulating layer having an opening for the power conductor; a power cap fixed to the power conductor; a power insulator around the power cap; an attraction plate around the power insulator; a crimping piece over the braiding and secured to the attraction plate; and a shell over a rear portion of the attraction plate. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A connector receptacle comprising:
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a plurality of magnets arranged at a face of the connector receptacle; a shield at the face of the connector receptacle and covering the plurality of magnets; a power contact having a first end extending beyond the face of the connector receptacle and a second end extending behind the plurality of magnets; a ground contact formed as a ring around the power contact and having a first end extending beyond the face of the connector receptacle and a second end extending behind the plurality of magnets; a first spring behind the power contact and fixed relative to the shield; and a second spring behind the ground contact and fixed relative to the shield. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification