Self-contained universal accessory connector and seal
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1. A connector asssembly, comprising:
- a radio housing for housing a radio and having at least one electrical contact located on an external surface of said radio housing;
said radio housing including means for receiving a battery housing for supplying power to said radio;
said battery housing removably attached to said external surface of said radio housing for housing a battery for operating said radio; and
a connector retained between said radio housing and said battery housing, said connector being coupled to said at least one electrical contact when said radio housing is attached to said battery housing.
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Abstract
A connector assembly is provided whereby a connector (30) is captivated by a radio housing (11) and a battery housing (17).
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1. A connector asssembly, comprising:
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a radio housing for housing a radio and having at least one electrical contact located on an external surface of said radio housing; said radio housing including means for receiving a battery housing for supplying power to said radio; said battery housing removably attached to said external surface of said radio housing for housing a battery for operating said radio; and a connector retained between said radio housing and said battery housing, said connector being coupled to said at least one electrical contact when said radio housing is attached to said battery housing.
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2. A accessory connector assembly, comprising:
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a radio housing for housing a radio and having battery receiving means for receiving a battery housing on a back side of said radio housing; a battery housing for housing a battery for operating said radio removably attached to said battery receiving means; and an accessory connector rigidly retained between said battery receiving means of said radio housing and said battery housing.
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3. A self-contained universal connector assembly for a radio, comprising:
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a radio housing having a back recess for loading a battery housing; a plurality of contacts protruding through one surface of said back recess; a self-contained connector positioned to engage said plurality of contacts on said surface of said back recess; and a battery housing for clamping said connector against said back recess when said battery housing is clamped within said back recess. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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