Patent ID: 7229323
Filing Date: 2007-06-12
Classification: G04C,G04G,H01R

Abstract:
1. Device for establishing an electrical connection between a portable electronic instrument and an external device, said portable electronic instrument comprising a casing provided with a socket in which at least first and second electrical contact elements are disposed, this socket being shaped to permit insertion of a plug-in adaptor which is electrically connected to said external device and comprises at least first and second electrical contact zones, each intended to come into contact with a corresponding electrical contact element in said socket, wherein said electrical contact elements are disposed substantially perpendicularly to the direction of insertion of said plug-in adaptor, and wherein said first and second electrical contact zones extend side by side parallel to the direction of insertion of the plug-in adaptor, and wherein each contact element takes the form of a moveable conductive stem mounted in said casing and each conductive stem is essentially cylindrically shaped.