公开(公告)号：US07108468B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US11003582

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: David P. Till ,  John Lytle ,  George B. Robinson, Jr. ,  Peter Joseph Marsico ,  Christopher F. Lambiotte

Inventor： David P. Till ,  John Lytle ,  George B. Robinson, Jr. ,  Peter Joseph Marsico ,  Christopher F. Lambiotte

IPC: H01R13/44

CPC classification number: H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/447 ,  H01R13/70

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for preventing disconnection of a module from a module connector prior to initiating a shutdown routine and for preventing operation of the module unless a retention device is engaged. The system includes a switch having a first state for allowing operation of a module and a second state for initiating shutdown and/or preventing operation of the module. At least one retention device prevents disconnection of the module from the module connector. A covering member is movable between first and second positions, but is prevented from moving to the first position when the retention device in not engaged. In the first position, the covering member prevents access to the retention device and the switch is in the first state and in the second position the covering member allows access to the retention device and transitions the switch to the second state.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在启动关闭程序之前防止模块从模块连接器断开并且用于防止模块的操作的方法和系统，除非保持装置被接合。 该系统包括具有用于允许模块的操作的第一状态和用于启动关闭和/或防止模块的操作的第二状态的开关。 至少一个保持装置可防止模块与模块连接器断开连接。 覆盖构件可在第一和第二位置之间移动，但是当保持装置未接合时，覆盖构件被阻止移动到第一位置。 在第一位置，覆盖构件防止接近保持装置并且开关处于第一状态，并且在第二位置，覆盖构件允许接近保持装置并将开关转变到第二状态。

公开(公告)号：US4760495A

公开(公告)日：1988-07-26

申请号：US40047

申请日：1987-04-16

Applicant: David P. Till

Inventor： David P. Till

IPC: F16B5/02 ,  F16B37/04 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H05K1/14

CPC classification number: H05K7/142 ,  F16B37/041 ,  F16B5/0233 ,  Y10T403/335 ,  Y10T403/75

Abstract: An improved stand-off device is disclosed which is used to control the spacing between adjacent planar elements in electronic instrumentation. The stand-off device includes a resilient, hollow shell member and a rigid, cylindrical inner element. The shell member has at least one slot extending from one end, and has a top interior cylindrical surface, a bottom interior cylindrical surface, and a threaded intermediate interior surface. The inner element has a conical expander portion and a drive portion with a threaded exterior surface which is complementary to the threaded interior intermediate surface of the shell member. The slotted end of the shell member is adapted for insertion into an aperture in a planar member from one side of that member. The inner element is adapted for insertion into the shell member from the same side of that member, whereupon the conical portion forces the slotted end of the shell member to expand and engage the perimeter of the aperture in the planar member.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制电子仪器中相邻平面元件之间的间隔的改进的间断装置。 该分离装置包括弹性中空的外壳构件和刚性的圆柱形内部元件。 外壳构件具有从一端延伸的至少一个槽，并且具有顶部内部圆柱形表面，底部内部圆柱形表面和带螺纹的中间内部表面。 内部元件具有锥形膨胀器部分和具有螺纹外表面的驱动部分，其与壳体部件的带螺纹的内部中间表面互补。 外壳构件的开槽端适于从该构件的一侧插入到平面构件的孔中。 内部元件适于从该构件的同一侧插入壳体构件，于是锥形部分迫使壳体构件的开槽端部膨胀并接合平面构件中的孔的周边。

公开(公告)号：US06374089B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09272070

申请日：1999-03-18

Applicant: David P. Till

Inventor： David P. Till

IPC: H04B138

CPC classification number: H04M1/0216 ,  E05F5/00 ,  E05F15/614 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/216 ,  E05Y2201/246 ,  E05Y2201/254 ,  E05Y2201/266 ,  E05Y2201/462 ,  E05Y2201/72 ,  E05Y2400/302 ,  E05Y2800/112 ,  E05Y2900/606

Abstract: A rotary damper uses a motor to selectively dynamically brake the rotational movement between a housing and a cover of a wireless communications device. A clutch that is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position connects the motor to the cover so that the relative rotational movement between the housing and the cover in at least one rotational direction is resisted by the motor when the clutch is in an engaged position. The clutch preferably includes a coupler axially moveable between a deployed position directly engaging the flip cover and a retracted position disengaged from the cover, and an actuator moveable between a first position and a second position so as to cause the coupler to assume the deployed position and the retracted position, respectively. The actuator preferably includes a spring to bias the coupler towards the deployed position. A shaft preferably extends through the motor and connects the actuator to the coupler. The coupler may rotate at a slower speed relative to the shaft or may rotate at the same speed. The rotary damper may also include an eccentric weight attached to the shaft so as to spin therewith. When the clutch is in the disengaged position, the motor may intermittently spin the shaft causing the eccentric weight to spin, thereby imparting a shaking motion to the overall phone.

Abstract translation: 旋转阻尼器使用电动机来选择性地动态地制动无线通信设备的外壳和盖之间的旋转运动。 能够在接合位置和分离位置之间移动的离合器将电动机连接到盖子，使得当离合器处于接合位置时，电机在至少一个旋转方向上抵抗外壳和盖子之间的相对旋转运动 。 离合器优选地包括在直接接合翻盖的展开位置和与盖分离的缩回位置之间可轴向移动的联接器以及可在第一位置和第二位置之间移动以致使联接器呈现展开位置的致动器， 缩回位置。 致动器优选地包括弹簧以将联接器朝向展开位置偏置。 轴优选地延伸穿过马达并将致动器连接到联接器。 耦合器可以以相对于轴的较慢速度旋转，或者以相同的速度旋转。 旋转阻尼器还可以包括附接到轴的偏心重物以便与其一起旋转。 当离合器处于分离位置时，电动机可能间歇地旋转轴，使得偏心重量旋转，从而给整个电话机提供振动。