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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2014
Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., Singapore, SG;
Yoshihisa Ishihara, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Takehito Yamauchi, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Masayuki Amano, Kanagawa-ken, JP;
Takayuki Suzuki, Tokyo, JP;
LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTD LTE, Singapore, SG;
Abstract
An electronic apparatus includes a receptacle for connecting to a plug is disclosed. The receptacle is located on an outer surface of a chassis of the electronic apparatus. The plug includes a male-side plate-like member having a signal terminal disposed therein is contained in a metal case. The receptacle includes a female-side plate-like member having a signal terminal disposed therein. The female-side plate-like member is configured to protrude from or retreat into the outer surface of the chassis. The plug is connected to the female-side plate-like member at a protruding position at which the female-side plate-like member protrudes from the outer surface of the chassis.