Simplified connector receptacle housings

摘要

Structures, methods, and apparatus that provide connector receptacles that have a reduced tendency to scratch and otherwise mar connector inserts, have an aesthetically-pleasing appearance, and have an improved tactile response when inserts are inserted. Various examples reduce scratches and wear by utilizing domes, cylinders, balls, or other structures as finger contacts in a connector receptacle. Another example provides aesthetically-pleasing connector receptacle enclosures by forming receptacle enclosures using the same type of material, or material having the same or similar color or texture, as is used for enclosing the electronic device that includes the receptacle. Another example provides an aesthetically-pleasing receptacle enclosure by forming receptacle enclosures that are, in part or in whole, contiguous or formed with the housing. Another embodiment provides a connector receptacle having a housing where a portion of the housing has been removed to save space.

主权项

1. A low-profile connector receptacle comprising:
a housing having a bottom side, a left side, and a right side, where a top side of the housing is substantially absent; a single tongue formed with the housing, the single tongue parallel to the bottom of the housing and surrounded on three sides by the left side, the right side, and the bottom side of the housing; a plurality of contacts located on the tongue; and a frame surrounding the housing, wherein every contact in the connector receptacle is located on the single tongue, and wherein the connector receptacle is located in a device enclosure, and a front portion of the housing is integrally formed with the device enclosure.