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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2009
Filed:
May. 02, 2008
Stefan Sorensson, Sodra Sandby, SE;
Henrik Heringslack, Malmo, SE;
Fredrik Bagenholm, Malmo, SE;
Per Holmberg, Dalby, SE;
Stefan Sorensson, Sodra Sandby, SE;
Henrik Heringslack, Malmo, SE;
Fredrik Bagenholm, Malmo, SE;
Per Holmberg, Dalby, SE;
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, Lund, SE;
Abstract
A connector for an electric power supply device is disclosed. The connector is arranged to mate a corresponding connector at an apparatus to which the electrical power supply device is arranged to supply electrical power, wherein the connector comprises at least one electrical contact; a housing having a first part arranged grippable by a user when the user connects or disconnects the connector to the device, and a second part slidably arranged with the first part; at least one electrical contact arranged on one of said first or second part, wherein a first force for connecting the at least one electrical contact to the corresponding mating connector is higher than a second force for causing sliding between said first and second parts; and a switch arranged to be actuated based upon relative positions of said first and second parts, wherein said switch is arranged to electrically control connection and disconnection of an electrical power input of the electric power supply device. A power supply device is also disclosed.