公开(公告)号：GB2607185B

公开(公告)日：2024-10-16

申请号：GB202205517

申请日：2022-04-13

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： TAVYS Q ASHCROFT ,  ROBERT SCRITZKY ,  DAIBO CHEN

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: Methods, structures, and apparatus that are able to detect the presence of liquid, moisture, or other contaminants in or on a connector. Examples provide a connector having a dedicated liquid-detect contact that does not have a corresponding contact in a corresponding connector. Examples provide liquid-detect circuitry that can use the liquid-detect contact to determine the presence of a liquid on or in the connector and can perform self-diagnostic tests such as continuity checks and calibration.

公开(公告)号：GB2607185A

公开(公告)日：2022-11-30

申请号：GB202205517

申请日：2022-04-13

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： TAVYS Q ASHCROFT ,  ROBERT SCRITZKY ,  DAIBO CHEN

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: A connector comprises a tongue 400, and a plurality of contacts 420 having contacting surfaces on the tongue 400. Each of the plurality of contacts 420 form physical and electrical connections with a corresponding contact in a corresponding connector when the connector is mated with a corresponding connector. A liquid-detect contact 450 remains disconnected from any contact in the corresponding connector when the connector is mated. A liquid-detect circuit (figure 10, 1000) is coupled to the liquid-detect contact 450. The liquid-detect circuit (figure 10, 1000) uses the liquid-detect contact 450 to determine a presence of liquid on the tongue. Another aspect comprises a liquid-detect circuit (figure 10, 1000) coupled to a liquid-detect contact 450, wherein the liquid-detect circuit determines continuity between the liquid-detect circuit and the liquid-detect contact 450. Another aspect is claimed where a plurality of contacts 420 each extending from near a leading edge 402 of the tongue 400. A ground pad 440 is behind the plurality of contacts 420 such that the plurality of contacts 420 is between the ground pad 440 and the leading edge of the tongue 402. A liquid-detect contact 450 is between the ground pad 440 and the plurality of contacts 420.