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Modular socket

  • US 9,755,365 B2
  • Filed: 12/30/2015
  • Issued: 09/05/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/08/2015
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electrical connector comprising:

  • a holding device having a recess and at least one conductive pad disposed in the recess;

    a socket includingat least one conductive pin configured to engage at least one of the conductive pads when the socket is inserted into the holding device, anda port configured to receive an interface of an external device;

    wherein the shape of the socket is complementary to the shape of the recess;

    the holding device having a first retaining element and the socket having a second retaining element that are together configured to releaseably maintain interconnection between the holding device and the socket; and

    wherein the first retaining element and the second retaining element are configured to release the socket and the holding device when a force outward from the holding device is applied to the port along a vector at a substantial offset angle from an axis of removal for the external device interface from the port, wherein the force is insufficient to cause damage to the port.

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