Electronic device with dual slide actuator that extends and retracts a connector

A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended...

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Main Authors Morganstern, Michael Alan, Niizawa, Derek, Salazar, Jeffrey A, Sung, Junggi, Simmons, Michael L, Meuniot, Arturo, Roberts, Michael S
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Published 09.03.2010
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Abstract A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.
AbstractList A hand held electronic device, such as a flash memory drive, includes a mechanism for extending and withdrawing a connector, such as a USB plug, that is adapted for engaging a mating connector of a host device. A positive latch holds the connector with respect to an outer shell when in the extended and withdrawn positions. Movement of a separate housing portion unlatches the connector and outer shell, and also provides movement of the connector. A protective door closes over a connector opening when the connector is withdrawn into the device, and the door is withdrawn into the device when the connector is extended, thereby not interfering with the extended connector.
Author Morganstern, Michael Alan
Meuniot, Arturo
Salazar, Jeffrey A
Simmons, Michael L
Roberts, Michael S
Sung, Junggi
Niizawa, Derek
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