Patent ID: 7180001
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A foldable signal transmission cable assembly, comprising: a first cable having a first and a second end, and including a plurality of signal lines arranged between said first and said second end; a second cable having a first and a second end, and including a plurality of signal lines arranged between said first and said second end; a first connecting section located between said first end of said first cable and said first end of said second cable; a second connecting section located between said second end of said first cable and said second end of said second cable having; a first connector provided at said first end on top of said first cable, and including a first group of contacts and a second group of contacts; said first group of contacts being electrically connected to said signal lines of said first cable at said first end of said first cable, and said second group of contacts being electrically connected to said signal lines of said second cable at said first end of said second cable via said first connecting section; and a second connector provided at said second end on top of said first cable, and including a first group of contacts and a second group of contacts; said first group of contacts of said second connector being electrically connected to said signal lines of said first cable at said second end of said first cable, and said second group of contacts of said second connector being electrically connected to said signal lines of said second cable at said second end of said second cable via said second connecting section; and said first and said second connecting section being provided at a respective middle point having a folding line, along which said first and second connecting section are bent to turn and locate said second cable below said first cable such that said first cable is contiguous said second cable in overlying relation.