Samsara has been granted a patent for an electronic device with a unique connector interface. The device features an enclosure with a recess and circumferential slots for external connectors. Rotation of the connector allows for connection to internal components. This innovation enhances ease of use and connectivity in electronic devices. GlobalData’s report on Samsara gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Samsara, Usage monitoring vehicle telematics was a key innovation area identified from patents. Samsara's grant share as of April 2024 was 91%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Rotating connector interface for electronic devices
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11974410B1) discloses an electronic device with a unique connector interface design. The device includes an enclosure with internal components and a recess on an external surface with circumferential slots to receive flanges of an external connector. The connector interface features exposed conductors at the recess, allowing for rotation of the external connector to connect fixed second conductors to first conductors through arcuate connections. This innovative design enables a range of rotational positions for the external connector, including a retained position where the connection is established.
Furthermore, the patent details a connector interface as a standalone component with similar features to the electronic device's interface. The body of the connector interface defines surfaces and slots for receiving flanges of an external connector, facilitating the connection between first and second conductors through rotational movement. The concentric arrangement of first conductors, including a central conductor and arcuate conductors, allows for a secure and efficient connection process. Additionally, the design includes detents and staggered conductors to enhance the functionality and reliability of the connector interface. Overall, this patented technology offers a novel approach to connector interfaces in electronic devices, improving connectivity and user experience.
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