Patent ID: 6164989
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: H01R,H04L,H05K,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus for receiving a plug having a biased clip and for making electrical connection with at least first and second electrical contacts provided on the plug, the apparatus comprising:a communications device, the communications device having a first side with a dimension which complies with PCMCIA Type III card standards;body means, the body means including at least one recess means provided in the body means, the recess means having dimensions such that the plug is closely received therein;housing means for releasably holding the body;means for removably holding the housing means substantially within the communications device such that the housing means and the body means can be removed from and inserted into the communications device as a unitary module;a first electrical conductor provided in the recess means, the first electrical conductor being positioned such that it makes electrical continuity with the first electrical contact in the plug when the plug is received by the recess means;a second electrical conductor provided in the recess means, the second electrical conductor being positioned such that it makes electrical continuity with the second electrical contact in the plug when the plug is received by the recess means; andmeans for conveying any electrical signal present on the first and second electrical contacts to the communications device.