Patent ID: 6525928
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A latching connector for electrically coupling to a communication port of a handheld computer system and for coupling to said handheld computer system, comprising:a first L-shaped member and a second L-shaped member each disposed at opposite ends of said latching connector, wherein said first and second L-shaped members engage with respective recesses of said communication port to couple said latching connector to said handheld computer system; a first pivot pin and a second pivot pin each disposed at said opposite ends of said latching connector, wherein said first and second pivot pins project from said opposite ends in a perpendicular direction relative to said first and second L-shaped members, and wherein said latching connector rotates about said first and second pivot pins; a plurality of electrical pins arranged between said first and second L-shaped members; a tab disposed on an opposite side of said latching connector relative to said first and second L-shaped members, wherein said latching connector is rotated from a latched position to an unlatched position when a sufficient force is applied to said tab; and at least one latching hook coupled to said tab and operable to securely maintain said latching connector in said latched position, wherein said latching hook extends perpendicular to said tab, wherein said sufficient moment force unlatches said latching hook, and wherein when rotated to said latched position said latching connector engages said communication port with a rotating motion so that to enable a wiping interaction between said electrical pins and a plurality of electrical contacts of said communication port to remove surface debris.