Input/output port systems and methods

摘要

Input/output (“I/O”) port systems and methods are provided. An I/O port system can include a housing having at least one exterior surface and a cover member. The cover member can obstruct at least a portion of an input/output port on the housing and not extend beyond the exterior surface of the housing when in a first cover position. The cover member can expose the I/O port and extend beyond the exterior surface of the housing, when translated away from the first cover position. The system can further include a support member operably connected to the cover member and the housing. When the cover member is disposed in the first cover position, the support member can be maintained in a first position proximate the housing. When the cover member is translated away from the first cover position, the support member can translate to a second support position extending from the housing.

主权项

1. An I/O port system, comprising:
a housing comprising at least one exterior surface; a cover member;
wherein the cover member obstructs at least a portion of an input/output port on the device housing and does not extend beyond the exterior surface of the housing when in a first cover position; andwherein the cover member exposes the I/O port and extends beyond the exterior surface of the housing, when displaced from the first cover position; and a support member operably connected to the cover member and the housing;
wherein, when the cover member is disposed in the first cover position, the support member is maintained in a first position proximate the housing; andwherein, when the cover member is displaced from the first cover position, the support member translates to a second support position extending from the housing.