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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 09, 2025
Geotab Inc., Oakville, CA;
Sajjad Karimi, Mississauga, CA;
Naim Hilal, Toronto, CA;
Kathryn Zuliani, Oakville, CA;
Mikaela Antunes, Oakville, CA;
Usman Younas, Georgetown, CA;
Geotab Inc., Oakville, CA;
Abstract
A universal plug retention system is disclosed, designed for securing plugs, such as USB-C connectors, to electronic devices in environments subject to vibration, shock, and pulling forces. The system comprises a housing bracket () attachable to an electronic device, a plug retainer () accommodating plugs with varying overmold sizes, and an engagement mechanism allowing adjustable positioning of the retainer while resisting withdrawal. The engagement mechanism includes features such as a ratchet rack () with ratchet ribs (), a ratchet pawl (), and optional sidewall teeth () or angled teeth (). The plug retainer includes a front wall aperture () for capturing plugs via orientation change and zip tie apertures () for additional retention. The system ensures secure, vibration-resistant connections without requiring custom overmolds, supporting diverse plug geometries. Applications include telematics devices, asset trackers, and other electronic systems requiring robust plug retention in dynamic environments.