Patent ID: 8834208
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: an outer case housing forming a portion of an exterior surface of an apparatus, the outer case housing including an aperture extending from an exterior of the apparatus, inwards towards an interior of the apparatus, the aperture sized and dimensioned as an opening of a receptacle to receive an insertable plug portion of an electrical connector, the outer case housing thereby operative to provide mechanical support for the insertable plug portion when the insertable plug portion is inserted into the aperture during contact with the receptacle; and at least one electrical conductor with a length extending from a position communicative with the interior of the apparatus to the exterior of the apparatus, the electrical conductor supported along the length by the outer case housing thereby forming the receptacle-using the outer case and the electrical conductor, and without using a separate receptacle housing.