Pivotally movable electrical connector and electronic apparatus

Details Pivotally movable electrical connector and electronic apparatus Pivotally movable electrical connector and electronic apparatus

1997-05-21

1999-04-27

Stephan, Steven L.

Electrical connectors

Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use

Movement about axis

361729, H01R 3900

Patent

active

058973826

ABSTRACT:
A connector having capable of pivotal movement comprises a first member constituted by a shaft made of an insulating material and having a convex rounded or arcuate portion. One end of the shaft is secured. A second member is mounted for pivotal movement about the periphery of a rounded portion of the shaft adjacent the other end thereof. A plurality of electrodes, which may comprise parallel thin strip-like conductors concentric with the pivot axis, are provided on the periphery of the rounded portion of the shaft. The second member supports a plurality of spring-biased electrical contacts each having an element thereof urged into contact with one of the electrodes.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5237488 (1993-08-01), Moser et al.
Explanation of the three Japanese Laid-Open Utility Model Publications listed above.

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