公开(公告)号：US6152779A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US201322

申请日：1998-11-30

申请人： Brent Madsen ,  David Oliphant ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  Ryan A. Kunz

发明人： Brent Madsen ,  David Oliphant ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  Ryan A. Kunz

IPC分类号： H01R13/658 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R23/02

CPC分类号： H01R13/65802 ,  H01R24/62 ,  Y10S439/946

摘要： The present invention is a shield which protects the electrical connections between a media interface and a physical/electrical media connector. The shield is made of a material which meets the electrical and safety specifications found in the IEEE 950 standard and the UL 1950 standard When a media connector is inserted in a media interface used in Type I and Type II PCMCIA cards, the shield covers and isolates the electrical connections between the media interface and the media connector and prevents current from flowing to an external object.

摘要翻译： 本发明是保护介质接口和物理/电介质连接器之间的电连接的屏蔽。 屏蔽由符合IEEE 950标准和UL 1950标准中的电气和安全规格的材料制成当将介质连接器插入I型和II型PCMCIA卡中使用的介质接口时，屏蔽罩和隔离层 介质接口和介质连接器之间的电气连接，并防止电流流向外部物体。

公开(公告)号：US06488543B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09966150

申请日：2001-09-27

申请人： David Oliphant ,  Ryan A. Kunz ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  Steven Lo Forte

发明人： David Oliphant ,  Ryan A. Kunz ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  Steven Lo Forte

IPC分类号： H01R2400

CPC分类号： H01R24/64 ,  Y10S439/923

摘要： The modular jack allows a RJ series connector plug to be attached to a communications card that conforms to the PCMCIA requirements for a Type III card. The modular jack includes a main body portion including a top surface, a bottom outer surface and a front surface. The receptacle is disposed entirely within the front surface of the modular jack such that no portion of the plug extends through either the top surface or the bottom surface of the main body portion of the modular jack. Thus, the modular jack allows the communications card to be connected to standard RJ series plugs without deviating from the Type III PCMCIA card height requirement, even when the plug is inserted into the jack. Desirably, the main body portion has a height measured from the top surface to the bottom surface that is generally equal to or less than about 10.5 mm. Additionally, the receptacle preferably includes an upper inner surface and a lower inner surface that are separated by a distance that is generally equal to or less than about 10.1 mm. The modular jack may also include a latching area that securely holds the connector plug within the receptacle, but allows the connector plug to be removed from the receptacle without the user depressing a biased clip of the connector plug if a predetermined force is applied to a body of the connector plug.

公开(公告)号：US06338656B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-15

申请号：US09528331

申请日：2000-03-20

申请人： David Oliphant ,  Ryan A. Kunz ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  Steven Lo Forte

发明人： David Oliphant ,  Ryan A. Kunz ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  Steven Lo Forte

IPC分类号： H01R2400

CPC分类号： H01R24/64 ,  Y10S439/923

摘要： The modular jack allows a RJ series connector plug to be attached to a communications card that conforms to the PCMCIA requirements for a Type III card. The modular jack includes a main body portion including a top surface, a bottom outer surface and a front surface. The receptacle is disposed entirely within the front surface of the modular jack such that no portion of the plug extends through either the top surface or the bottom surface of the main body portion of the modular jack. Thus, the modular jack allows the communications card to be connected to standard RJ series plugs without deviating from the Type III PCMCIA card height requirement, even when the plug is inserted into the jack. Desirably, the main body portion has a height measured from the top surface to the bottom surface that is generally equal to or less than about 10.5 mm. Additionally, the receptacle preferably includes an upper inner surface and a lower inner surface that are separated by a distance that is generally equal to or less than about 10.1 mm. The modular jack may also include a latching area that securely holds the connector plug within the receptacle, but allows the connector plug to be removed from the receptacle without the user depressing a biased clip of the connector plug if a predetermined force is applied to a body of the connector plug.

摘要翻译： 模块插座允许将RJ系列连接器插头连接到符合PCMCIA要求的III型卡的通信卡。 模块化插座包括主体部分，其包括顶表面，底部外表面和前表面。 插座完全设置在模块插座的前表面内，使得插头的任何部分不延伸穿过模块插座的主体部分的顶表面或底表面。 因此，即使将插头插入插孔，模块化插孔也可以将通信卡连接到标准的RJ系列插头，而不会脱离III型PCMCIA卡的高度要求。 理想地，主体部分具有从顶表面到底表面的高度，其大体上等于或小于约10.5mm。 此外，容器优选包括分隔一般等于或小于约10.1mm的距离的上内表面和下内表面。 模块化插座还可以包括将连接器插头牢固地保持在插座内的闩锁区域，但是如果将预定的力施加到主体上，则允许连接器插头从插座移除而不用用户按压连接器插头的偏置夹子 的连接器插头。

公开(公告)号：US06217350B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09241341

申请日：1999-02-01

申请人： Thomas A. Johnson ,  Ryan A. Kunz

发明人： Thomas A. Johnson ,  Ryan A. Kunz

IPC分类号： H04R1344

CPC分类号： H01R24/62 ,  Y10S439/946

摘要： A system for housing and receiving a media jack includes (i) an adaptor having an adaptor body having a track for receiving a media jack; and a wing extending from one side of the adaptor body; and (ii) first and second shells. Each shell includes a plate and a rail mounted on the plate. The wing is configured to be coupled between the first and second shells. Thus the wing is maintained securely between the shells. The wing has a plurality of apertures extending therethrough for receiving posts extending from the shells. The wing also has a plurality of posts extending therefrom which are positioned within recesses in the shells.

摘要翻译： 用于容纳和接收媒体插孔的系统包括（i）具有适配器主体的适配器，该适配器主体具有用于接收媒体插孔的轨道; 以及从适配器主体的一侧延伸的翼; 和（ii）第一和第二壳。 每个壳体包括安装在板上的板和轨道。 翼被配置为联接在第一和第二壳之间。 因此翼可靠地保持在壳之间。 机翼具有穿过其延伸的多个孔，用于接收从壳延伸的柱。 机翼还具有从其延伸的多个柱，其定位在壳体的凹部内。

公开(公告)号：US06457992B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-01

申请号：US09845078

申请日：2001-04-27

申请人： Charles E. Posey ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  David Oliphant ,  Tim U. Price

发明人： Charles E. Posey ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  David Oliphant ,  Tim U. Price

IPC分类号： H01R300

CPC分类号： H01R13/60 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R13/7175

摘要： A visual feedback system for providing information to a user regarding aspects such as the status and operation of the systems and components of one or more electronic devices. The visual feedback system is preferably employed in the context of a PC card and includes one or more light sources, preferably light emitting diodes, configured for electrical communication with the electronic circuitry by which the functionality of the PC card is implemented so that certain events that occur with respect to the status and operation of the PC card cause the light source to emit light. The emitted light is received by a light reflecting member that, preferably, substantially encloses the light source and reflects the received light in a manner and form consistent with a desired application. The reflected light is then directed, by virtue of the geometry of the light reflecting member, to one or more predetermined locations, one of which is preferably proximate to the receptacle of a connector included in the PC card. Thus, light emitted by the light source is correlated with operations performed by, and/or in conjunction with the PC card, and is then directed to a location visible to a user thereby enabling the user to ascertain information regarding aspects such as the status and operation of various electronic systems and components of, or relating to, PC card (100).

摘要翻译： 一种用于向用户提供关于诸如一个或多个电子设备的系统和组件的状态和操作等方面的信息的视觉反馈系统。 视觉反馈系统优选地在PC卡的上下文中使用，并且包括被配置为与电子电路进行电通信的一个或多个光源，优选地是发光二极管，通过该电子电路实现PC卡的功能，使得某些事件 相对于PC卡的状态和操作发生导致光源发光。 发射的光被光反射部件接收，光反射部件优选地基本上包围光源并以与期望的应用一致的方式和形式反射所接收的光。 然后，反射光由于光反射构件的几何形状被引导到一个或多个预定位置，其中一个位置优选地靠近包括在PC卡中的连接器的插座。 因此，由光源发射的光与由PC卡执行的和/或与PC卡结合的操作相关联，然后被引导到用户可见的位置，从而使得用户能够确定关于诸如状态和 PC卡（100）的各种电子系统和组件的操作。

公开(公告)号：US06375479B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09652547

申请日：2000-08-31

申请人： Thomas A. Johnson ,  Jeffrey L. Jones ,  David Oliphant ,  Steven Lo Forte

发明人： Thomas A. Johnson ,  Jeffrey L. Jones ,  David Oliphant ,  Steven Lo Forte

IPC分类号： H01R1344

CPC分类号： H01R24/62 ,  Y10S439/946

摘要： The present invention provides a retractable connector with a guide structure for use with electronic devices. The guide structure minimizes the lateral movement of the retractable connector and helps ensure that the retractable connector moves smoothly between the extended and retracted positions. The retractable connector and guide structure are preferably used in conjunction with multiple receptacles so that the connector can be connected to more than one communication system or network simultaneously. Advantageously, the guide structure allows the retractable connector to have a larger size while permitting smooth and controlled movement of the connector. The large size retractable connector can also include one or more antennas used for wireless communication.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种具有用于电子设备的引导结构的可伸缩连接器。 引导结构使可伸缩连接器的横向移动最小化，并且有助于确保可伸缩连接器在延伸位置和缩回位置之间平稳地移动。 可伸缩连接器和导向结构优选地与多个插座结合使用，使得连接器可以同时连接到多于一个的通信系统或网络。 有利地，引导结构允许可伸缩连接器具有更大的尺寸，同时允许连接器的平稳和受控的移动。 大尺寸可伸缩连接器还可以包括用于无线通信的一个或多个天线。

公开(公告)号：US06524122B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09624940

申请日：2000-07-25

申请人： Thomas A. Johnson ,  Jeffrey L. Jones ,  David Oliphant

发明人： Thomas A. Johnson ,  Jeffrey L. Jones ,  David Oliphant

IPC分类号： H01R1344

CPC分类号： H05K1/028 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H05K3/0061 ,  H05K2201/0311

摘要： A communication card includes a retractable connector that is smoothly extendable and retractable. A torsion spring is positioned within a slot that receives the retractable connector and the torsion spring assists the extension of the retractable platform and counter forces that may otherwise cause the platform to bind as it extends and retracts. A flexible circuit is attached to the torsion spring and it allows electrical communication between the retractable connectors and the communication card. The flexible circuit is preferably attached to the retractable connector and the communication card by zero insertion force connectors. Because the flexible circuit is bonded to the torsion spring, the movement of the circuit is constrained and that helps protect the circuit from damage.

摘要翻译： 通信卡包括可伸缩连接器，其可平滑地延伸和缩回。 扭转弹簧定位在容纳可伸缩连接器的狭槽内，并且扭转弹簧有助于可伸缩平台的延伸和反作用力，否则可能使平台在其伸展和缩回时结合。 柔性电路连接到扭转弹簧，并且其允许可伸缩连接器和通信卡之间的电气连通。 柔性电路优选通过零插入力连接器附接到可伸缩连接器和通信卡。 由于柔性电路与扭转弹簧结合，电路的运动受到约束，有助于保护电路免受损坏。

公开(公告)号：US06457994B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-01

申请号：US09842937

申请日：2001-04-26

申请人： Thomas A. Johnson ,  Patrick A. Tucker ,  Steven Loforte ,  David Oliphant

发明人： Thomas A. Johnson ,  Patrick A. Tucker ,  Steven Loforte ,  David Oliphant

IPC分类号： H01R1224

CPC分类号： H01R24/64 ,  H01R31/06 ,  Y10S439/946

摘要： A media connector assembly with an extended electrical contact capable of non-destructive deflection when various media plugs are placed therein that do not accommodate each contact pin within the media connector. The media connector includes a platform with an arched mid-portion for enlarging the radius of deflection of the contact pins such that the contact pins deflect when a media connector is placed therein at a position further from the aperture receiving the media connector. The arch maintains curved support for the deflected contact pin and assists in the positive contact force applied by the contact pin to the contact of the media plug.

摘要翻译： 具有扩展的电接触的介质连接器组件，当各种介质插头放置在其中时，其不会容纳介质连接器内的每个接触销，从而能够无损地偏转。 介质连接器包括具有拱形中间部分的平台，用于扩大接触销的偏转半径，使得当介质连接器放置在远离接收介质连接器的孔的位置时，接触销偏转。 拱形物为弯曲的接触销保持弯曲的支撑，并有助于由接触销施加到介质插头的接触点的正向接触力。

公开(公告)号：US06394850B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-28

申请号：US09528500

申请日：2000-03-20

申请人： David Oliphant ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  Brent D. Madsen

发明人： David Oliphant ,  Thomas A. Johnson ,  Brent D. Madsen

IPC分类号： H01R1700

CPC分类号： H01R12/721 ,  H01R24/64 ,  Y10S439/946

摘要： A communications card allows computers to be electrically connected to electronic devices and communications systems. The communications card includes a modular jack with a plurality of contact pins. The contact pins include a plug engaging portion that does not include any sections that are angled more than about 90° in order to minimize the stresses in the contact pins. The contact pins also include a connector portion that allows the contact pins to be electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed within the communications card. Preferably, the plug engaging portion includes an elongated arm that aids in absorbing stress and deflection of the contact pins. Advantageously, the contact pins are designed to minimize the height of the modular jack such that the modular jack can be used with communications cards that comply with the PCMCIA Type III standards.

摘要翻译： 通信卡允许计算机电连接到电子设备和通信系统。 通信卡包括具有多个接触针的模块化插座。 接触销包括插头接合部分，其不包括角度大于约90°的任何部分，以便使接触销中的应力最小化。 接触针还包括允许接触针电连接到布置在通信卡内的印刷电路板的连接器部分。 优选地，插头接合部分包括有助于吸收接触销的应力和偏转的细长臂。 有利地，触针被设计成使模块化插座的高度最小化，使得模块插座可以与符合PCMCIA III型标准的通信卡一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US06325674B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09528501

申请日：2000-03-20

申请人： David Oliphant ,  Thomas A. Johnson

发明人： David Oliphant ,  Thomas A. Johnson

IPC分类号： H01R2400

CPC分类号： H01R12/725 ,  H01R12/721 ,  H01R24/62 ,  Y10S439/923

摘要： A card edge connector allows a modular jack to be electronically connected to a PCMCIA Type III communications card. The card edge connector includes a modular jack with a main body portion having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front surface and a rear surface. A receptacle is disposed entirely within the front surface of the modular jack and the receptacle is sized and configured to receive a RJ series connector plug such that no portion of the plug extends through either the top surface or the bottom surface of the modular jack. A connector attached to the rear surface of the modular jack and the connector includes a socket sized and configured to receive a portion of a printed circuit board disposed within the communications card. Desirably, the card edge connector includes at least one contact pin including a plug engaging portion that extends into the receptacle and a printed circuit board engaging portion that extends into the socket.

摘要翻译： 卡边缘连接器允许模块化插孔电子连接到PCMCIA III型通信卡。 卡缘连接器包括具有主体部分的模块插座，其具有顶表面，底表面，前表面和后表面。 插座完全设置在模块插座的前表面内，并且插座的尺寸和构造被设计成接收RJ串联连接器插头，使得插头的任何部分延伸穿过模块插座的顶表面或底表面。 连接到模块化插座的后表面的连接器和连接器包括尺寸和构造为容纳布置在通信卡内的印刷电路板的一部分的插座。 理想地，卡边缘连接器包括至少一个接触销，其包括延伸到插座中的插头接合部分和延伸到插座中的印刷电路板接合部分。