Patent ID: 9705262
Date: 2017-07-11
CPC Classifications: A41D,H01R

Claim:
1. An electronic subassembly comprising: a base panel comprising a layer of fabric material; a top panel secured to the base panel so as to form a compartment between the base panel and the top panel, the top panel including an exterior surface that is configured to couple the subassembly with an apparel product; a plurality of electronic components, wherein a first electronic component is disposed within the compartment and a second electronic component extends from the compartment to a location external to the compartment, the first electronic component includes a first electrical connection with a first end, the second electronic component includes a second electrical connection with a second end, and the first end of the first electrical connection engages so as to form an electrical contact with the second end of the second electrical connection at a location within the compartment; and a strain relief mechanism disposed within the compartment that maintains the electrical contact between the first electrical connection of the first electronic component and the second electrical connection of the second electronic component, wherein the strain relief mechanism is configured to reduce strain imparted to the first electrical connection and/or the second electrical connection when a surface of the apparel product to which the subassembly is secured is subjected to stretching forces.