Abstract: An electrical interconnection device (100) includes a first connector (1) having an insulated housing (14) and at least a pogo type contact (15) mounted to the insulated housing; a second connector (2) having base portion (20) and a terminal (25) assembled to the base portion, said terminal having an arc-shaped mating segment; and the first connector pivotally linked to the second connector, with the insulated housing of the first connector disposed adjacent to the base portion of the second connector, the contact (15) pressing onto and sliding along the mating segment of the terminal (25) while the first connector and the second connector are swiveled with respect to one another.

Abstract: An electrical interconnection device (100) includes a first connector (1), a second connector (2) electrically connected to the first connector via a number of wires (26); a hinge member (3) including a first engaging portion (30) connected with a second engaging portion (32), said first engaging portion fixed to the first connector, the second engaging portion pivoted with the second connector; and a positioning member (305) unitarily formed with the hinge member, said positioning member selectively engaged with corresponding positioning grooves (202) of the second connector while the first connector and the second connector rotated with respect to one another.

Abstract: A multi-mode foldable electronic apparatus and the method thereof are provided. The multi-mode foldable electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a first hinge, a second hinge and a system. The first hinge and the second hinge are used for connecting the first housing and the second housing. A first magnet and a second magnet are disposed in the first housing, and magnetism changes when the first and the second magnet being moved. A first magnetism sensor disposed in the second housing is used for sensing the changes in magnetism of the first magnet and generates a first signal thereby. A second magnetism sensor disposed in the second housing is used for sensing the changes in magnetism of the second magnet to generate a second signal thereby. The system commands the apparatus in one of different modes in response to the first and the second signals being received.

Abstract: A communication system electrically connecting circuits in a hinged cover and base of an electronic device includes an arched first flat cable wrapping around and rotatable with respect to a hinge assembly, a straight second flat cable electrically connected to the first flat cable and disposed in the base, an arched third flat cable wrapping around the first flat cable electrically connected to and rotatable with respect to the first flat cable, and a straight fourth flat cable electrically connected to the third flat cable and disposed in the cover. Also provided is an electronic device including a base, a cover, a hinge assembly pivotally connecting the cover to the base, and the communication system.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) assembled into a hinge (200), includes an insulative housing (1) defining a receiving cavity (110) running through a mating face (114) thereof and a plurality of contacts (2, 3) received and retained in the housing. The housing defines a plurality of receiving grooves (1251, 1252, 1253) running through a rear face (125) opposite to the mating face and communicating with the receiving cavity and at least one arc shaped side face (113) connecting with the mating face. The contacts are received and retained in the corresponding receiving grooves. Each of the contacts (2) defines a retaining portion (21), a contacting portion (22) extending forwards from the retaining portion and projecting into the receiving cavity, and a soldering portion (23) extending downwards from the retaining portion and received in the hinge.

Abstract: A flash memory mass storage drive stores user files in a convenient credit card sized drive. Embodiments function as both a credit card and a mass storage drive. Communication may be through a host interface connector such as a USB connector, a magnetic interface, a smart card interface, and/or a near field communication interface. In certain embodiments the drive comprises a portion that is sufficiently thin to be swiped through a standard credit card, ATM, or point of sale device. The USB connector of the drive can easily be plugged into even a crowded receptacle of a host computing device.

Abstract: A supporting device of a socket is located around a socket for supporting the electronic device and the transmission wire. When the plug located at the end of the transmission wire of the electronic device is plugged into the socket to connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet, the supporting device of the present invention supports the electronic device to prevent the transmission wire and the plug from being pulled and dragged due to the electronic device being far away from the socket. The problem of the electronic device being damaged due to the electronic device being pulled and dragged is also overcome. The electronic device is protected and continues operating so that it can connect with a power source or transmit data via the Internet.

Abstract: A rotatable signal socket includes a fixing part, a connecting part, and a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). The rotatable signal socket is assembled on a printed circuit board (PCB) of an electronic device for connecting a signal cable to the PCB. The fixing part is fixed on the PCB. One end of the connecting part is pivoted to the fixing part in order to rotate relative to the fixing part and the PCB. The signal cable is inserted into the other end of the connecting part. The FPCB extends from the fixing part to the connecting part, so as to electrically connect the PCB and the signal cable, thus providing a signal socket that is easy to be assembled and occupies little space.

Abstract: A hinge apparatus, which includes a first hinge part connected, in a rotatable manner, to a first electronic apparatus, a second hinge part having a second hinge axis connected in an inclined manner at a predetermined angle to a first hinge axis of the first hinge part, a wiring member for connecting the first and the second electronic apparatus by sequentially passing by the first and the second hinge axes in a manner of winding around the outer peripheral surfaces of each of the first and the second hinge axes. Accordingly, the hinge apparatus can connect a plurality of electronic apparatus so that those electronic apparatus are mutually rotatable in a plurality of rotational directions without implementing the complicated manufacturing process of forming through holes on each of the hinge axes, and inserting the wiring member into those through holes.

Abstract: A connector assembly is secured to a panel member for electrically coupling with a second connector assembly secured to a second panel member. Each of the connector assemblies includes a first contact having a first portion and a second portion disposed at a first predetermined spacing from each other. A second contact is disposed a second predetermined spacing from the second portion, the first predetermined spacing of the first contact being configured and disposed to receive the second contact of the second connector assembly. The second contacts and corresponding first contacts of the connector assembly and second connector assembly are capable of forming pivotable connections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable computer having a computer main body and a display part coupled to the computer main body. The portable computer comprises a connector provided in the computer main body and detachably combining the display part to the computer main body, and a supporting device having a display support supporting the display part and rotatably coupled to the computer main body, and a connection unit provided in the computer main body and transmitting rotation of the display support to rotation of the connector. Thus, the present invention provides a portable computer capable of safely and stably coupling the display part with the computer main body detachably and rotatably.

Abstract: The invention discloses a hinge connector installed in a foldable electronic apparatus. In particularly, the hinge connector according to the invention includes a hollow shaft device and a cable connecting connectors, and the cable passes through the shaft device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a housing and electronic circuitry. The housing includes a plurality of housing sections and the electronic circuitry is mounted in the housing. The plurality of housing sections are adapted to be re-oriented relative to each other into at least four different positions. Each of the at least four different positions is adapted to provide a different mode of use.

Abstract: A mobile radio communication apparatus includes a first housing including an input part, a second housing including a speaker and a display, a hinge part that connects the second housing to the first housing so that the second housing can be folded over the first housing, an opening mechanism that automatically opens the second housing from a folded state to a first angle between 160° and 170° relative to the first housing in a non-stop motion, a damper mechanism that brakes opening of the second housing by the one touch opening mechanism, and a free stop mechanism that maintains the second housing relative to the first housing at a second angle.

Abstract: A connector hub apparatus is provided that can rotate along two different axes in two different planes with respect to an upstream connector plug, so that the hub can be easily positioned in a variety of configurations to avoid clearance problems when connected to a compatible connector port of an external device. Such a hub can be easily positioned in a variety of configurations to avoid clearance and connector orientation problems with adjacent ports and connectors when the upstream port of the hub is connected to the downstream port connector of another device. In one embodiment, the user may reduce the physical size of the hub apparatus, while it remains electrically operational, by folding the rotating elements into a compact shape.

Abstract: A computing device (110) has a body comprising a mechanised socket (170). The socket (170) is retractable within a volume (150) enclosed by the body of the computing device (110). Activation of a mechanism causes the socket to extend (140) beyond said volume (150) into an extended position (270), allowing user-access to said socket (170). Advantageously, during normal active usage, the socket (170) is retracted within the volume enclosed by the body of the computing device (110).

Abstract: A mobile radio communication apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a hinge part that foldably connects the second housing to the first housing, a one touch opening mechanism that is provided to the hinge part, and automatically opens the second housing from a folded state to an angle between 160° and 170° relative to the first housing in a non-stop motion, a damper mechanism that is provided to the hinge part and brakes an opening action of the second housing by the one touch opening mechanism, the damper mechanism including a damper having a rotational shaft that generates a braking power and a damper bush having a fixed shaft connected to the rotational shaft, and a flexible printed circuit that is twisted around the rotational or fixed shaft of the damper mechanism, and electrically connects the first and second housings to each other.

Abstract: A coaxial cable with a Plug comprises a coaxial cable (1) in which an outer conductor (103) is provided around a center conductor (101) with an insulator (102) interposed therebetween and a plug (2) having a center contact (201) electrically connected to the center conductor (101) via a center conductor connecting member (203) and an outer contact (202) electrically connected to the outer conductor (103) via an outer conductor connecting member (204). The center contact (201) and the outer contact (202) rotate about an axis (RX) perpendicular to the axis (201X) of the center contact while maintaining the electrical connection between the center contact (201) and the center conductor (101) and the electrical connection between the outer contact (202) and the outer conductor (103).

Abstract: A display. The display includes a base, a body, and an elastomer. The base includes a frame thereon. The body is rotatably connected to the frame in such a manner that the body can move between a first position and a second position. The body includes a gear element. The gear element includes a plurality of first protrusions and a plurality of first notchess. The elastomer is disposed on the frame and abuts the elastomer. When the body is in the first position, the elastomer is pressed and abuts at least one of first protrusions. When the body is in the second position, the elastomer is engaged with at least one of first notchess.

Abstract: A connector assembly is secured to a panel member for electrically coupling with a second connector assembly secured to a second panel member. Each of the connector assemblies includes a contact having a first portion and a second portion disposed at a predetermined spacing from each other. The predetermined spacing of each contact is configured and disposed to receive the second portion of the other contact. The second portions and corresponding first and second portions of the connector assembly and second connector assembly are pivotably connectable.

Abstract: A foldable power supply device includes a first socket, a second socket, and a pivoting unit. The first socket has multiple sets of first plugging holes and first conductive plates. The second socket has multiple sets of second plugging holes and second conductive plates. The pivoting unit is located between the first socket and the second socket. The direction of the rotation shaft of the pivoting unit is not parallel to the plugging direction of the first plugging holes and the second plugging holes. Thereby, the foldable power supply device can be opened into a block type to lower its height and be used as a multi-hole type. Alternatively, the device can also be folded to become a vertical type so that one side of the device can align with the wall, and the plugs or the transformers can be plugged into the device in two face-to-face directions.

Abstract: A conducting strip for a connection device comprises a first conducting strip, a second conducting strip, and an elastic clipping element. One side of the second conducting strip is contacted with one side of the first conducting strip, and the two contacted sides are clipped by the elastic clipping element so that the first conducting strip and the second conducting strip can be connected movably to provide conductive purpose and assembled easily to reduce costs.

Abstract: A hinge has two hinge parts for connecting two device parts of a portable device. The hinge parts can be moved relative to each other so as to allow the portable device to operate in a number of positions. For example, in a mobile phone with a sliding cover to expose the phone keyboard when the mobile phone is operated in an open position, the hinge parts are also configured to allow the sliding motion of the sliding cover. Furthermore, electrically conductive segments are provided on the hinge parts so that electrical contacts between the device parts can be achieved when the portable device is operated in different positions. Additionally, an optical conduit is provided through the hinge so that optical signals can be conveyed between the device parts when the portable device is operated in different positions.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body having a first connector and a second body. A hinge located in the electronic device comprises a first hinge piece fastened to the first body, a second hinge piece fastened to the second body and pivotally coupled to the first hinge piece, and a second connector fastened to the fastened to the hinge piece and electrically connecting to the second body and the first connector individually.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector including two mating sleeves, at least one of which having a plurality of first conductive contacts, a second mating sleeve configured to be rotatably joined to the first mating sleeve and also configured to support circuitry. The connector may also include at least one shaft configured to join the two mating sleeves to form a hinge. The shaft may further include at least a plurality of second conductive contacts, at least some of which that form portions of rings to make intermittent contact with at least one of the first conductive contacts based on the position of the at least one shaft relative to the position of at least one of the two mating sleeves. Embodiments of the connector may include a jack style hinge configuration, a hinge and pin style configuration, a hinge without a pin style configuration, or a spring loaded bolt configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved battery connecting structure, structured from a frontal disposed portion, an abutting joint portion and a joining portion. A movement device is configured interior of the frontal disposed portion, and conducting wires extend therefrom and connect to connecting holes corresponding to conductive contact tags of the joining portion, and turning shafts are located on the frontal disposed portion corresponding to the conductive contact tags of the connecting holes. Conducting wires further extend from connecting holes of the joining portion and connect to a power supply member. Accordingly, when a rotating movement is performed on the frontal disposed portion and the joining portion by means of the turning shafts, then the conductive contact tags of the abutting joint portion serve to realize an electric circuit, thererby achieving objectives of preventing exposing and damaging the conducting wires, and providing convenience of use and portability.

Abstract: An electrical unit has first and second attached housing sections. The sections are movable relative to one another and include internal conduits and conductors that extend between the sections.

Abstract: An electronic mobile device having a first body, a second body mounted to the first body for movement relative to the first body between first and second positions, at least one of the first body and second body housing electronic circuitry. An electronic drive motor is linked to first body and the second body for moving the bodies relative to each other, the drive motor being operable in a first mode for effecting movement of the second body from the first position to the second position and operable in a second mode for effecting repetitive movement of the second body relative to the first body for generating a vibration alert.

Abstract: A conducting strip for a connection device comprises a first conducting strip, a second conducting strip, and an elastic clipping element. One side of the second conducting strip is contacted with one side of the first conducting strip, and the two contacted sides are clipped by the elastic clipping element so that the first conducting strip and the second conducting strip can be connected movably to provide conductive purpose and assembled easily to reduce costs.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a fixed housing attached to a circuit board, a movable housing provided with a connecting hollow in which a counterpart electrical connector is inserted, conductive contacts for coupling the movable housing with the fixed housing and having a portion connected with a circuit terminal on the circuit board, and an engaging mechanism operative to put the movable housing selectively in a first state in which the movable housing is temporarily fixed to the fixed housing and takes a first posture with which an inserting direction of the counterpart electrical connector to the connecting hollow is angled to the circuit board and in a second state in which the movable housing is able to move freely to the fixed housing in a predetermined range and takes a second posture with which the inserting direction of the counterpart electrical connector to the connecting hollow is in substantially parallel with the circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a fixed housing attached to a circuit board, a movable housing provided with a connecting hollow in which a counterpart electrical connector is inserted, conductive contacts for coupling the movable housing with the fixed housing and having a portion connected with a circuit terminal on the circuit board, and an engaging mechanism operative to put the movable housing selectively in a first state in which the movable housing is temporarily fixed to the fixed housing and takes a first posture with which an inserting direction of the counterpart electrical connector to the connecting hollow is angled to the circuit board and in a second state in which the movable housing is able to move freely to the fixed housing in a predetermined range and takes a second posture with which the inserting direction of the counterpart electrical connector to the connecting hollow is in substantially parallel with the circuit board.

Abstract: A portable electronic device and an external module thereof. The portable electronic device comprises a host and an external module detachably connected thereto. The external module comprises a connector assembly and a connection pin rotatable on the same axis, such that the external module can hinge rotated between a horizontal position and a downward position with respect to the notebook computer, enabling access to the connectors on the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A folding electronic apparatus is proposed, the rigidity of the hinge of which is sufficiently high, in which signal wires for connecting a movable portion with a stationary portion can be easily incorporated. The apparatus includes: a stationary portion (2) and a movable portion (3) which are connected to each other by a hinge (4), capable of being opened and closed, the hinge includes: a pipe portion (32) having a first slit (35) on a side wall, the pipe portion being attached to one of the movable portion and the stationary portion; and a hollow shaft (24) having a second slit (25) on the side wall, the hollow shaft (24) being attached to the other of the movable portion and the stationary portion, the hollow shaft (24) being engaged inside the pipe portion, wherein the first and second slits extend to positions shifted from an engaging portion of the pipe portion with the hollow portion in the axial direction and define opening portions (25a, 35a) of the first and second slits.

Abstract: A signal connecting apparatus of a mobile communication terminal is disclosed. A signal connecting apparatus comprises a plurality of connectors for providing reciprocal rotation to exchange signals between a main board of a first portion of the folder type mobile terminal, and a display portion of a second portion of the folder type mobile terminal, wherein the second portion is rotatably connected to open and close relative to the first portion.

Abstract: A hinge for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, a personal digital assistant, a cellular telephone, a portable compact disc player and the like, includes a body member and at least one contact provided on the body member. Structure is provided for electrically connecting each contact to a first portion of the electronic device. Structure is also provided for connecting each contact to a second portion of the electronic device. The hinge can be repeatedly used without wear or rubbing action because the ends of the contacts always remain connected to the electrical components of the upper and lower portions of the electronic device. If damaged, only the hinge needs to be replaced and the connections to the electronic device reinstated.

Abstract: An arrangement for supplying power to loads provided in a motor vehicle, in which at least two units of electrical lines are combined, is disclosed. The lines are connected to both a voltage source and a load at each end. The loads are provided both on the body of the motor vehicle and on at least one pivoting part, such as a door. A contact carrier having a number of contact elements, which are isolated from one another and are made from a conductive and resilient material, is provided in the region of the axis of rotation, it being possible for this contact carrier to follow a pivoting movement of the moving part, while maintaining the electrical connection between the voltage source and the loads. The wire shaped contact elements are designed as helices having at least one turn, and have mating contacts on each end.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a hollow pivot member interconnecting a main housing and a connector housing of an electrical connector such that the pivot member is rotatable relative to the electrical connector about a first axis and relative to main housing about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, and a wire unit extending from the connector housing through the pivot member and into the main housing and interconnecting electrically a conductive terminal unit of the electrical connector and a circuit unit in the main housing. Relative rotation between the pivot member and the connector housing about the first axis is prevented by a first positioning unit. Relative rotation between the pivot member and the main housing about the second axis is prevented by a second positioning unit.

Abstract: A portable communication device is disclosed. The portable communication device comprises a first housing extending in the longitudinal direction thereof, a second housing rotated about a first hinge axis perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first housing such that the angle between a bottom surface of the second housing and a corresponding top surface of the first housing varies, and a cylindrical hinge housing disposed at one end of the first housing while a portion of the cylindrical hinge housing protrudes outward from the first housing. The first hinge axis extends in the diametrical direction of the cylindrical hinge housing wherein the second housing is attached to the cylindrical hinge housing while the second housing is rotated about the first hinge axis. The cylindrical hinge housing has a second hinge axis extending in the axial direction of the cylindrical hinge housing so that the second housing can rotate about the second hinge axis.

Abstract: A device, which reliably guarantees the protection of electric cables that are located in the pivoting region of doors against cable damage or the splitting of an insulating layer includes a device for guiding and fixing electric cables in the pivoting region of doors. The device has first and second tubular sections, each having a sleeve region that is bent at a right angle and a substantially cylindrical cross-section. Both sleeve regions are interconnected such that they can rotate in relation to one another.

Abstract: A connector structure is proposed, which includes a body having at least one containing space; at least one first connector being inwardly disposed at one end of the body; at least one second connector being pivotally disposed on the other end of the body, which can be accommodated in the containing space of the body; and at least one rotating element being pivotally connected onto one end of the body, the second connector being fastened onto the rotating element, wherein the rotating element at least has one arm portion, one end of the arm portion being disposed with a pivotal connecting portion which connects to one end of the body. The connector structure further has a switch actuated by the rotation of the pivotal connecting portion of the rotating element thereof, wherein the rotation angle of the switch can control electric conduction of the first connector and the second connector.

Abstract: A quick release connector is provided. In one embodiment the connector includes an electrical connector including a first component having a first plurality of teeth and a second component having a second plurality of teeth. The first and second pluralities of teeth are configured to selectively engage and disengage one another upon connecting and disconnecting the connector. The engagement of the teeth is operative to substantially prevent relative axial motion between the first and second portions of the connector. Embodiments of this invention may advantageously support axial loads while maintaining a reliable electrical contact. Various alternative embodiments include a gimbal assembly in which electric lines extend through the gimbal, straddling one of the gimbal axles. Such gimbal assemblies may also support axial loads.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge unit for a compact headset, which includes a speaker housing and a microphone housing, and which can be worn on the user's ear. The hinge unit comprising: a pair of opposed side hinge arms provided in the speaker housing at one side thereof; a central hinge arm provided in the microphone housing and assembled between the side hinge arms; and a current-carrying means having a pair of first current-carrying hinge members provided in the side hinge arms, and a pair of second current-carrying hinge members provided in the central hinge arm between the first current-carrying hinge members to slidingly surface contact with the first current-carrying hinge members, allowing the speaker housing and the microphone housing to be fully detached, both mechanically and electrically.

Abstract: A swivel plug is disclosed to have each metal conducting plug element of the front plug body provided with a male coupling end and each terminal of the rear plug body provided with a female coupling end pivotally coupled to the male coupling end of the respective metal conducting plug element, which female coupling end having a coupling hole with a tapered periphery, which male coupling end having a split protrusion inserted into the coupling hole of the female coupling end expanded into radial spring arms that pressed on the tapered periphery of the coupling hole.

Abstract: An electric connection apparatus includes a cylindrical main body through which a center shaft passes. The main body has a plurality of conductor layers, and rigid dielectric layers which electrically insulate the conductor layers. The conductor layers and dielectric layers are alternately laminated in the radial direction of the center shaft. The main body has a first terminal to which the conductor layers are exposed, and a second terminal to which the conductor layers are exposed. The first and second terminals shift each other in the axial direction of the main body. A first connector is attached to the first terminal, and has a plurality of contact parts to contact the conductor layers. A second connector is attached to the second terminal, and has a plurality of contact parts to contact the conductor layers.

Abstract: A wire cover (1) has a main body (10) and a lid (30) coupled via a bendable hinge (40). A set region (R) is defined between outer ends (Pa, Pb) which spaced from an end (40)a of the hinge (40) coupled to the lid (30) and an end (40b) thereof coupled to the main body (10) by a specified distance (L) toward a middle part of the hinge (40). A slit (41) is formed in the set region (R) and is not formed at the ends (40a, 40b) of the hinge (40). Thus, the ends (40a, 40b) of the hinge (40) are not bent and stress does not concentrate there even if the hinge (40) is bent repeatedly. Thus, cracks and fractures are unlikely to occur at the ends (40a, 40b).

Abstract: A plurality of wound portions are formed on a wiring cable to be arranged in a two-axis hinge that connects two casings. Winding directions of the wound portions which are adjacent are set opposite to each other. In a foldable electronic device in which two casings are pivotally connected to each other through a two-axis hinge having two pivot shafts, the wiring cable is arranged in the two-axis hinge. One wound portion of the wiring cable is wound around one pivot shaft of the two-axis hinge. The other wound portion of the wiring cable is wound around the other pivot shaft of the two-axis hinge.

Abstract: A hinge connector comprising an insulative connector housing (10) having a predetermined shape, a through hole extending through the connector housing, a receiving chamber defined in the through hole, and an elastic contact member (30) having electric conductivity and a rotatable contact member (50) that are received in the receiving chamber, wherein the elastic contact member (30) is elastically contacted at one end thereof with the rotatable contact member (50), and projects at the other end out of the through hole to form an external contact. This hinge connector is mounted on the main body housing (90) of an electronic device, a circuit board (70) is connected to a cover body, and the contact member (50) is disposed to make rotation contact with the pattern on the circuit board. Such arrangement provides a hinge connector wherein the contact smoothly rotates even if the contact pressure on the circuit board is increased, and good contact can be maintained.

Abstract: A structure for assembling a flat display having a flat display module for displaying images with a case for fitting the flat display module therein includes a plurality of joining parts formed at a rear surface of the flat display module; and a plurality of conformable joining parts formed in the case in conformity with the joining parts of the flat display module, the plurality of conformable joining parts being engaged with the plurality of joining parts in a fit manner.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a weatherproof electrical outlet box assembly for shielding and protecting electrical components from moisture comprising a faceplate for attaching to an outlet box, the faceplate being substantially planar, and perimetrically bounded by a substantially rectangular side edge, the faceplate having at least one aperture for receiving an electrical component and; the faceplate including a first hinge socket and a second hinge socket extending respectively from the side edge in substantially orthogonal orientation.

Abstract: A card holder has a dielectric base fixed to a grounded support and formed with a throughgoing cutout and a conductive cover forming a slot dimensioned to hold a smart card and pivotal on the base between an open position partially raised from the base and a closed position closely juxtaposed with the base and covering the cutout. Ground contacts carried on and electrically connected to the cover are positioned to engage through the cutout directly with the base in the closed position of the cover. The cover can also be grounded via a latch that holds it in the closed position and/or the hinge it is mounted on.