Magnetic connection and alignment of connectible devices

摘要

A first and second electronic device each including a connection surface and a magnetic element. The first and second devices may be in contact along the respective connection surfaces. The magnetic elements may be configured to align the first and second devices by moving either or both of the first and second devices relative to each other to achieve an aligned position. The magnetic element may also be operative to resist disconnection of first and second electronic devices when in the aligned position.

主权项

1. An electronic device, comprising:
a housing defining a connection surface; a receiving component positioned proximate to the connection surface and within the housing, the receiving component comprising a coil of wire and a coil shield, wherein the coil shield is positioned along a surface of the coil of wire opposing the connection surface and along sides of the coil of wire transverse to the connection surface; and a magnetic element positioned proximate to the connection surface and within the housing, the magnetic element comprising a magnet and a magnet shield positioned along a surface of the magnet opposing the connection surface, the magnet shield having sides covering sides of the magnet transverse to the connection surface and separated from the sides of the magnet by gaps, wherein the magnet shield is configured to direct a magnetic field of the magnet toward the connection surface.