×

Diagnostic tool with recessed connector

  • US 8,747,148 B2
  • Filed: 08/01/2011
  • Issued: 06/10/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/03/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A diagnostic tool, comprising:

  • a processor to control functions of the diagnostic tool and retrieves diagnostic data from a vehicle;

    a memory that stores a software to operate the diagnostic tool and the retrieved diagnostic data, the memory communicates with the processor and stores the retreived diagnostic data in a circular buffer;

    a connector interface that connects the diagnostic tool to a data link connector in the vehicle, the connector interface communicates with the processor;

    a serial communication interfaces that allows the diagnostic tool to communicate with the vehicle in at least one communication protocol, the serial communication interfaces communicates with the processor; and

    a recessed interface socket within a housing of the diagnostic tool, the recessed interface socket having a removable support structure module, wherein the removable support structure module includes a first cavity, a second cavity and a passage formed between the first and second cavities.

View all claims
  • 3 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×