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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 07, 1998
Russell Winstead, Raleigh, NC (US);
Ericsson Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (US);
Abstract
A dual function connector for a mobile radio communication device functions as both a system connector for connecting the phone to external devices and a battery connector for establishing contact between the battery and the phone's internal circuits. The dual function connector comprises a contact housing having a plurality of slots, two or more dual function contacts, and one or more system contacts. The dual function contacts and system contacts are received in respective slots in the contact housing. The dual function contacts and system contacts each include a system interface portion which serves as a contact for connecting external devices. The dual function contacts also include a battery interface portion for establishing an electrical connection to the battery. The dual function contacts eliminate the need to have separate connections for the battery and system contacts.