BATTERY CONNECTOR STRUCTURES FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
First Claim
1. A battery connector structure for an electronic device having a housing, comprising:
- a cable; and
a cover mounted to the housing that covers the cable while allowing the cable to float with respect to the housing.
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Abstract
A portable computer is provided that has a housing. A removable battery may provide power to the portable computer. A connector on the battery may mate with a corresponding battery connector in the portable computer housing. The battery connector may be mounted in the portable computer housing using a floating arrangement. This allows the position of the connector to move slightly to accommodate variations in the position of the battery. A cable may be used to route power between the battery and a main logic board. A cover may be used to hold the battery connector and cable to the housing of the portable computer without excessively impeding movement of the connector.
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20 Claims
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1. A battery connector structure for an electronic device having a housing, comprising:
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a cable; and a cover mounted to the housing that covers the cable while allowing the cable to float with respect to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A portable computer, comprising:
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a housing; a printed circuit board having circuitry; a cable connected on one end to the printed circuit board; a battery connector on another end of the cable; and a cover with which the cable and battery connector are mounted to a planar inner surface of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An electronic device, comprising:
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a housing; circuitry on a printed circuit board mounted within the housing; wires connected to the circuitry; a battery connector that is attached to the wires; a battery with a connector that mates with the battery connector attached to the wires; and a planar cover that is attached to the housing and that holds the wires to a planar inner surface of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification