Mechanically energized eService connector system
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1. A system for coupling with a first eService communicating device having a first eService connector component, the system comprising:
- a second eService connector component connectable to the first eService connector component;
a service switch operably connected to an eService source, the service switch operable for selectively communication an eService between the first and second eService connector components;
a first actuating link moveably associated with the service switch;
a second actuating moveably associated with the second eService connector component and engageable with the first actuating link;
wherein the second actuating link is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the service switch is activated to transfer the eService between the first and second eService connector components when the second actuating link is in the retracted position;
an eService communicating component for selectively communicating the eService with the second eService connector component, the eService communicating component being moveable between a first position in which the first and second eService connector components are operably coupled and a second position in which the first and second eService connector components are operable decoupled, wherein the eService communicating component is arranged in second position when the first eService connecting component is decoupled from the second eService connecting component; and
a biasing member connected to the eService communicating component, the biasing member operable for urging the eService communicating component toward the second position.
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Abstract
A system for receiving an eService, such as a thermal service, an illumination service or an acoustic service, from an eService source. A service switch is provided for selectively transferring the eService from a host or other eService source to an eService consumer. The service switch is activated to transfer the eService from the eService source to the eService consumer in response to movement of a component associated with the eService source.
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1. A system for coupling with a first eService communicating device having a first eService connector component, the system comprising:
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a second eService connector component connectable to the first eService connector component; a service switch operably connected to an eService source, the service switch operable for selectively communication an eService between the first and second eService connector components; a first actuating link moveably associated with the service switch; a second actuating moveably associated with the second eService connector component and engageable with the first actuating link;
wherein the second actuating link is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the service switch is activated to transfer the eService between the first and second eService connector components when the second actuating link is in the retracted position;an eService communicating component for selectively communicating the eService with the second eService connector component, the eService communicating component being moveable between a first position in which the first and second eService connector components are operably coupled and a second position in which the first and second eService connector components are operable decoupled, wherein the eService communicating component is arranged in second position when the first eService connecting component is decoupled from the second eService connecting component; and a biasing member connected to the eService communicating component, the biasing member operable for urging the eService communicating component toward the second position. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A system for coupling with a first eService communicating device having a first eService connector component, the system comprising:
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an eService source; a second eService connector component connectable to the first eService connector component; a service switch operably connected to the eService source, the service switch operable for selectively communicating an eService between the first and second eService connector components; a first actuating link moveable associated with the service switch; a second actuating link moveably associated with the second eService connector component and engageable with the first actuating link, wherein the second actuating link is moveable between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein the service switch is activated to transfer the eService between the first and second eService connector components when the second actuating link is the retracted position; and an eService pathway coupled to the eService source for selectively transferring the eService between the eService source and the second eService connector component, the eService pathway being connected to the first actuating link for concurrent movement therewith, wherein the eService pathway is operably coupled to the second eService connector component when the second actuating link is the retracted position; wherein the eService pathway is operably decoupled from the second eService connector component when the second actuating link is in the extended position. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for receiving an eService consumer comprising an eService connector, the system comprising:
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a first eService connector component operably engageable with a separate second eService connector component for transferring an eService from an eService source to the second eService connector component; a service switch for selectively connecting the first eService connector component to the eService source, the service switch including a first actuating link engageable with a second actuating link associated with the second eService connector component, wherein the service switch is activated to transfer an eService from the eService source to the first eService connector component in response to movement of the second actuating link associated with the second eService connector component; an eService line operably connected to the eService source and to the first actuating link, wherein the eService line is moveable between a first position in which the eService line is operably coupled to the first eService connector component for transferring the eService from the eService source to the first eService connector component in response to movement of the first actuating link, and a second position in which the eService line is operably uncoupled from the first eService connector component; and a biasing member connected to the eService line for urging the eService line toward the second position. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An eService communicating device for receiving an eService from a host comprising a first eService connector component, the eService communicating device comprising:
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a second eService connector component operably engageable with the first eService connector component for selectively receiving an eService from an eService source; and an actuator operably associated with the second eService connector component, the actuator moveable between at least a first position and a second position along a path generally parallel to an axis of insertion of the second eService connector component with the first eService connector component, wherein the actuator comprises; at least one actuating link engageable with a corresponding actuating link associated with the first eService connector component, the actuating link being moveable between an extend position and a retracted position; and a switch operably connected to the at least one actuating link, the switch selectively moveable between a latched position for positioning the at least one actuating link in the retracted position, and an open position for positioning the at least one link in the extended position; wherein the eService is delivered to the second eService connector component when the actuator is in the first position and wherein a longitudinal axis of the at least one actuating link is aligned substantially parallel to the axis of insertion. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. An eService communicating device for receiving an eService from a host comprising a first eService connector component, the eService communicating device comprising:
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a second eService connector component operably engageable with the first eService connector component for selectively receiving an eService from an eService source; and an actuator operably associated with the second eService connector component, the actuator moveable between at least a first position and a second position along a path generally parallel to an axis of insertion of the second eService connector component with the first eService connector component;
wherein the actuator comprises;at least one actuating link engageable with a corresponding actuating link associated with the first eService connector component, the actuating link moveable between an extended position and a retracted position; and a switch operably connected to the at least one actuating link, the switch selectively moveable between a latched position for positioning the at least one actuating link in the retracted position, and an open position for position the at least one link in the extended position; wherein the eService is delivered to the second eService connector component when the actuator is in the first position, and wherein the at least one actuating link is moveable substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the at least one actuating link. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. An adapter for removably coupling an accessory having a first accessory eService connector component to a host having an eService provider, a first host eService connector component, and a service switch selectively providing an eService to the first eService connector, the adapter comprising:
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a second host eService connector component engageable with the first host eService connector component; a second accessory eService connector component engageable with the first accessory eService connector component; an eService line operably interconnecting the second host eService connector component and the second accessory eService connector component for the transfer of an eService therealong; and a first actuating link engageable with a second actuating link associated with the service switch, wherein movement of the first actuating link activates the service switch. - View Dependent Claims (32)
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