Compliant mount for connector

摘要

A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first end connector engageable with a portable device and a second end connector engageable with another device, the first and second end connectors coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.

主权项

1. A compliant connector adapter for connecting a portable electronic device with an other electronic device, the adapter connector configured to enable data and power transmission between the electronic devices, the adapter connector comprising:
a first end connector and second end connector, the first end connector having a plurality of electrical contacts to enable data and power transmission therethrough and being configured to enable said data and power transmissions to pass between the portable electronic device and the second end connector, the first end connector further configured for removable mating engagement with the portable electronic device, and the second end connector having a plurality of electrical contacts arranged to enable data and power transmission therethrough and being configured to enable said data and power transmissions to pass between the other electronic device and the first end connector thereby enabling said data and power transmissions to pass between portable electronic device and the other electronic device, the second end connector further configured for removable mating engagement with the other electronic device, and a compliant mount body coupling the first end connector and second end connector so as to support the first end connector when the second end connector is matingly engaged with the other electronic device, wherein the compliant mount body comprises one or more springs or torsion bars configured to resist bending or torsional force applied through the first or second end connector and the compliant mount body is sufficiently flexible to allow relative movement of the first end connector relative to the second end connector.