353results about "Computer periphery connectors" patented technology

A parallel-connected lighting fan which includes an outer frame, an electric motor and a fan blade arranged at a center of the outer frame, a plug-in electrical connector, and a light emitting member is provided. The outer frame is provided with a plurality of slots. When the two lighting fans of the same type are connected in parallel, the two slots of the two outer frames adjacent to each other form a linked slot. Both the plug-in electrical connector and the slot are provided with corresponding electrodes. The lighting fans of the same type can be connected in parallel conveniently, quickly, and reliably by the plug-in electrical connector being inserted into the linked slot in a plug-in direction, without coming off easily. The replaceable design of the plug-in electrical connector allows easy replacement and maintenance during loss or failure.

An adapter, a system and a method. The adapter comprising a frame that comprises an inner engagement features configured to engage with an OCP module received in the interior volume and to attach the OCP adapter to the OCP module and an outer engagement features configured to engage with engagement features of a bay of the EDSFF drive cage as the OCP adapter is inserted into the bay, and a latching mechanism connected to the frame and configured to latch into a latching feature of the EDSFF cage in an installed state of the OCP adapter in the bay.

The invention discloses a server cabinet, and relates to the technical field of servers, the server cabinet comprises a plurality of computing nodes and a plurality of switching nodes, the plurality of computing nodes are arranged along a first direction, the plurality of switching nodes are arranged along a second direction, and each computing node is provided with a plurality of first connectors in a third direction. Each computing node is provided with a plurality of first connectors in the first direction, each switching node is provided with a plurality of second connectors in the third direction, and the first connectors are correspondingly connected with the second connectors, so that each computing node and each switching node are orthogonally connected when being blind-inserted into the server cabinet, and therefore, the computing nodes and the switching nodes can be orthogonally connected to form full interconnection; and the use of cables for connecting the computing nodes and the switching nodes is reduced, so that the cost required by full interconnection is reduced. Meanwhile, due to the design of orthogonal connection, the complexity of wiring is reduced, and the fault risk caused by wiring errors or poor connection is reduced, so that the reliability of the system is improved.

Disclosed herein are system, apparatus, article of manufacture, and / or method embodiments, and / or combinations and sub-combinations thereof, of an expandable overmold for a device connector such as an HDMI or USB-C connector. An example embodiment of the overmold includes an expandable connector body, an expansion mechanism for expanding the connector body, and a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to one or more surrounding device connectors connected to other ports of the computing device.

Technologies are generally described for multiple individual connectors in a single connector assembly. The individual connectors may be any form-fit suitable connectors such as USB type connectors and similar ones. The connector assembly may be circular, oval, rectangular, or other shapes. Coupling between the plug and receptacle of the connector assembly may be through threads, pressure, a click-on mechanism, screws, or other compatible mechanisms. Off-the-shelf individual connectors may be fitted with a module adaptor, then inserted into an accordingly shaped inside portion of the outer shell, and held in place through a latching mechanism or similar. Alternatively, the connector assembly may be formed with the individual connectors and cabling may be added subsequently. In some examples, post retention or backshell retention may be implemented in conjunction with the plug connectors.

A connector assembly, a male-end connector and an electronic device, the connector assembly comprises at least one male-end connector and at least one female-end connector, the female-end connector comprises a guide portion, the male-end connector comprises a first shell with a first accommodating cavity, a first connecting piece and a first elastic piece are arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the first connecting piece and the first elastic piece are arranged in the first accommodating cavity. The first connecting piece comprises a first connecting part capable of stretching into the first containing cavity and a first limiting part used for being matched with a second limiting part of the first containing cavity, the first connecting part can be matched with the guiding part, and at least one of the first limiting part and the second limiting part is provided with an arc-shaped guiding face. And a first gap is formed between the first connecting part and the second limiting part. Through the design, the first connecting piece can swing, so that the male-end connector and the female-end connector can be rectified through the swing of the first connecting piece, and the connection stability of the male-end connector and the female-end connector is improved.

A circuit board module including a circuit board body, a connector, and a release component is provided. The connector is disposed on the circuit board body and includes a base body and a rotating button rotatably disposed on the base body. The release component is disposed on the circuit board body and includes a linking member. The linking member is movably disposed beside the rotating button and does not contact the rotating button under normal conditions. When an external force triggers the release component, the linking member is driven to contact the rotating button, so that the rotating button rotates relative to the base body. In addition, a release component is also mentioned.

A fan device of a waterproof electronic device. The waterproof electronic device includes a housing, a system component region, a waterproof wall, and the fan device. The system component region includes a first connecting device exposed to the housing. The waterproof wall is disposed between the housing and the system component region. A fan receiving area, a wire passing area, and an opening exposed to the housing are defined by the waterproof wall. The opening corresponds in position to the first connecting device. The fan device includes a fan lid, a fan body, a cable, and a second connecting device that is coupled to the first connecting device. The fan lid is fixed to the waterproof wall and covers the fan receiving area. The cable is connected to the fan body and the second connecting device, and passes through the wire passing area.

A gold finger connector and memory storage device having the same. The gold finger connector includes a connector body; a plurality of ground pins; and at least one signal shielding structures, disposed on a first ground pin of the plurality of ground pins, wherein the at least one first signal shielding structure is connected to the outside of a first side of an extension part of the first ground pin and electrically conducts at least two layers of the first ground pin.

A small form-factor pluggable retimer module re-times signals transiting between its host-side plug-in connector and one or more passive-cable attach ports, extending the practicable signaling distance between cable-connected integrated circuit components without the costly motherboard / system-board re-design otherwise required to implement re-timing functions.

A waterproof electronic device and a fan device thereof are provided. The waterproof electronic device includes a housing, a system component region, a waterproof wall, and the fan device. The system component region includes a first connecting device exposed to the housing. The waterproof wall is disposed between the housing and the system component region. A fan receiving area, a wire passing area, and an opening exposed to the housing are defined by the waterproof wall. The opening corresponds in position to the first connecting device. The fan device includes a fan lid, a fan body, a cable, and a second connecting device that is coupled to the first connecting device. The fan lid is fixed to the waterproof wall and covers the fan receiving area. The cable is connected to the fan body and the second connecting device, and passes through the wire passing area.

A microelectronic socket structure and a method of forming the same. The socket structure comprises: a socket structure housing defining a cavity therein; and an interconnection structure including: a contact element disposed at least in part within the cavity, and configured to be electrically coupled to a corresponding microelectronic package, the contact element corresponding to one of a signal contact element or a ground contact element; and a conductive structure disposed at least in part within the cavity, electrically coupled to the contact element, and having an outer contour that is non-conformal with respect to an outer contour of the contact element.

Provided is an attachment device that is able to improve the stability of connection between a cable connector and a connector of an input device and also facilitate the operation for engaging an engagement section with the input device. The attachment device includes a connector retaining section and an engagement member. The engagement member is provided on the connector retaining section, and includes an engagement section for engaging with the input device. The engagement member is movable between an engagement position and an accommodation position. The engagement position is a position where the engagement section is protruded from the connector retaining section. The accommodation position is a position where the engagement section is accommodated in the connector retaining section.

Disclosed herein are a power cable and a power supply system including the power cable. The power cable includes a 12VHPWR connector disposed at a first end of the power cable; a plurality of PCIE 2×4 connectors disposed at a second end of the power cable; and a converting circuit coupled with the 12VHPWR connector via a first cable and coupled with the plurality of the PCIE 2×4 connectors via a plurality of second cables. The converting circuit includes at least one AND gate configured to couple sensing pins of the plurality of PCIE 2×4 connectors with a sensing pin of the 12VHPWR connector.

The invention discloses a power cable. The power cable comprises a cable main body and a functional module. The cable main body comprises a wiring plug, a power supply plug and a connecting wire harness. The wiring plug is connected with a functional element, and the power supply plug is connected with a power supply interface. The connecting wire harness is connected between the wiring plug and the power supply plug and comprises a first flat cable. The first flat cable comprises a plurality of first wires. The function module comprises a current sharing part and an insulating part. The plurality of first wires of the first flat cable are connected in parallel through the current sharing member. The insulating part wraps the outer side of the flow equalizing part. By adopting the power supply cable, the current equalizing piece can uniformly distribute current to each first lead, so that the problems of serious heating of leads or connecting contacts corresponding to high-current pins and impedance difference of a power supply line caused by current imbalance are avoided, the service life is prolonged, and the stability and reliability of the working performance of functional elements are improved; the arrangement of the insulating part can improve the safety, environment resistance and service life of the power supply cable.

A gold finger connector and a memory storage device are disclosed. The gold finger connector includes: a connector body, a pin carrier, a plurality of first pins, a plurality of second pins, and at least one signal shielding structure. The pin carrier is protruded out of the connector body. The first pins are disposed on a first surface of the pin carrier. The second pins are disposed on the first surface and at least partially staggered with the first pins. The at least one signal shielding structure is disposed on the pin carrier and configured to conduct at least one target pin in the second pins to at least one ground layer.

A universal mobile computing device mount comprises a body, a clamp arm, and an insertable electrical connector. The clamp arm is extendible from, and resiliently biased towards, the body, and is configured to engage an edge surface of a mobile computing device. The insertable electrical connector is pivotably mounted in the clamp arm. The electrical connector is pivotable relative to the clamp arm to promote angular alignment of the electrical connector with a complementary electrical receptacle in the edge surface of the mobile computing device during mounting of the mobile computing device into the universal mobile computing device mount.

A parallel-connected lighting fan which includes an outer frame, an electric motor and a fan blade arranged at a center of the outer frame, a plug-in electrical connector, and a light emitting member is provided. The outer frame is provided with a plurality of slots. When the two lighting fans of the same type are connected in parallel, the two slots of the two outer frames adjacent to each other form a linked slot. Both the plug-in electrical connector and the slot are provided with corresponding electrodes. The lighting fans of the same type can be connected in parallel conveniently, quickly, and reliably by the plug-in electrical connector being inserted into the linked slot in a plug-in direction, without coming off easily. The replaceable design of the plug-in electrical connector allows easy replacement and maintenance during loss or failure.

A case for a mobile device includes a cover defining a cavity configured for receiving and holding the mobile device, the cover including a first portion and a second portion removably attachable to the first portion; a male plug disposed in the second portion of the cover, extending into the cavity defined by the cover, and configured for insertion into a female socket of the mobile device, the male plug including first contacts configured for mating with contacts of the mobile device; and a cord extending out of the second portion of the cover and including a jacket and wires disposed in the jacket and electrically coupled to the first contacts of the male plug.

A base chassis assembly for an information handling system for replacement of power and input / output (IO) connectors or a battery may comprise a base chassis top cover joined to a base chassis bottom cover and including a replaceable IO and power pin / port connector module and a removable palm rest and touchpad assembly enclosing a battery disposed within base chassis assembly. A connector module circuit board operably connected to power and IO connectors in the replaceable IO and power pin / port connector module slidable to slide the power and IO connectors into sidewall apertures of the base assembly upon installation of the replaceable IO and power pin / port connector module in the base chassis assembly and the removable palm rest and touchpad assembly removable with removal of at least one fastener to access and service the battery providing for simple servicing or replacement of parts for the information handling system.

An expansion card assembly, including an expansion card body and a connector. The expansion card body includes a notch recessed into an edge thereof. The connector includes a housing. The housing includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and an engaging portion disposed on the bottom surface. The bottom surface is close to the expansion card body. The engaging portion is exposed out of the notch. The engaging portion connects the connector with an external power cord. A user operates the engaging portion at the bottom surface of the housing of the connector with fingers. Therefore, the expansion card assembly and the connector solve the problem that the too narrow space between the top surface of the housing and the other components makes it difficult for the user to stretch fingers into the space between the top surface of the housing and the other component.