The present disclosure relates to the field of signal transmission apparatus for electronic devices. In particular, the present disclosure provides a movable port for wired signal transmission.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed disclosure, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] Conventional design of a port for signal transmission in an electronic device has a fixed position on the housing of the device. The fixed position restricts usage of the electronic device to certain geometric configurations while a cable is attached to said port. This is especially uncomfortable for entertainment related applications like playing games, watching movies and browsing. In addition, the fixed geometry exposes the charging cable to bending and stress that causes the cable and the charging port to get damaged within a short span of usage.
[0004] It would be advantageous if the position of said port can be adjustable, such that the port can be moved from a first position to a second position to avoid discomfort of the user and damage to the cable connected to the port. Existing solutions disclose features of cables that can withstand extensive bending and stress without suffering damage. Another solution provides a suction hook to tuck the cable at the rear end of the electronic device. Other solutions propose enhancement of signal transfer speed in addition to flexibility of the cable sheath. But no existing solution discloses a movable port for ease of usage and protection from damage. On the other hand, wireless charging suffers from electromagnetic interference, restricted mobility due to insufficient range and incompatibility with majority of electronic devices.
[0005] Hence, there is need in the art to develop a movable port that can be moved from a first position to a second position, according to input from the user.

The proposed design provides a solution that facilitates comfortable use of the electronic device while a cable is plugged into the movable port and prevents damage to the cable from external forces caused by twisting and tugging.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0006] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0007] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port
configured to be coupled to a perimeter of a housing of a rechargeable electronic
device.
[0008] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
includes one or more tracks, rigidly attached along the perimeter of the housing of
the rechargeable electronic device.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates a first track and a second track of the one or more tracks to be parallel
to each other.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
enables the one or more tracks to support a movable assembly.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates the movable assembly to include a frame coupled to a socket and the
one or more tracks.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
configures the socket to be operatively coupled to an internal hardware of the
rechargeable electronic device.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
enables the socket to accommodate a connector of an external cable, coupled to an
external device.
[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
enables the socket to provide an interface between the rechargeable electronic
device and the external device for transmission of a set of signals from the
external device to the rechargeable electronic device.

[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates the set of signals to pertain to electric power.
[0016] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates the movable assembly to include a mechanical actuator, coupled to the
one or more tracks and the frame.
[0017] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
enables the mechanical actuator to perform translational motion along length of
the one or more tracks in both forward and backward directions.
[0018] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates the frame to include a first set of teeth attached to surfaces of contact
with the one or more tracks.
[0019] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates the one or more tracks to include a second set of teeth attached to
surfaces of contact with the frame.
[0020] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth in engagement with each
other.
[0021] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
enables the user to slide the mechanical actuator along the length of the one or
more tracks from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined
position.
[0022] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates in disengagement of the first set of teeth from the second set of teeth at
the first pre-determined position.
[0023] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates in engagement of the first set of teeth to the second set of teeth at the
second pre-determined position.
[0024] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a movable port that
facilitates one or more actuators upon actuation, to slide the mechanical actuator
from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined position.

SUMMARY
[0025] The present disclosure relates to the field of signal transmission
apparatus for electronic devices. In particular, the present disclosure provides a
movable port for wired signal transmission.
[0026] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a movable port that may
be configured to include one or more tracks, rigidly attached to a predetermined
position of a housing of a rechargeable electronic device.
[0027] In an aspect, the one or more tracks may include a first track and a
second track, such that the first track may be parallel to the second track.
[0028] In an aspect, the one or more tracks may be configured to support a
movable assembly.
[0029] In an aspect, the movable assembly may include a frame coupled to the
one or more tracks and a socket.
[0030] In an aspect, the socket may be configured to accommodate a
connector of an external cable, coupled to an external device.
[0031] In an aspect, the socket may be operatively coupled to an internal
hardware of the rechargeable electronic device, the internal hardware being
connected to a power storage device resident in the rechargeable electronic
device.
[0032] In an aspect, the socket may be configured to provide an interface
between the rechargeable electronic device and the external device through the
external cable.
[0033] In an aspect, the socket may be configured to facilitate transmission of
a set of signals from the external device to the rechargeable electronic device.
[0034] In an aspect, the set of signals may pertain to electric power configured
t charge the power storage device resident in the rechargeable electronic device.
[0035] In an aspect, the movable assembly may include a mechanical actuator,
coupled to the one or more tracks and the frame.
[0036] In an aspect, the mechanical actuator may be configured to perform
translational motion along the length of the one or more tracks in forward and
backward directions.

[0037] In an aspect, the frame may be configured to have a first set of teeth
attached to surfaces of contact with the one or more tracks.
[0038] In an aspect, the one or more tracks may be configured to have a
second set of teeth attached to surfaces of contact with the frame.
[0039] In an aspect, the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth may be
enabled to engage with each other.
[0040] In an aspect, the mechanical actuator may be configured to be held by
a user and enabled to slide from a first predetermined position to a second
predetermined position according to force applied by the user.
[0041] In an aspect, the housing of the rechargeable electronic device may
include one or more actuators coupled to the mechanical actuator.
[0042] In an aspect, at least one of the one or more actuators, upon actuation,
may be facilitated to slide the mechanical actuator along the one or more tracks.
[0043] In an aspect, the movement of the mechanical actuator from the first
predetermined position to the second predetermined position may be configured to
disengage the first set of teeth from the second set of teeth at the first
predetermined position.
[0044] In an aspect, the movement of the mechanical actuator from the first
predetermined position to the second predetermined position may be configured to
engage the first set of teeth to the second set of teeth at the second predetermined
position.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0045] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0046] The diagrams described herein are for illustration only, which thus are not limitations of the present disclosure, and wherein:

[0047] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary block diagram of the proposed movable port (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. [0048] FIG. 2A-2B illustrates exemplary views of the proposed movable port (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0049] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in
order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present
invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the
present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0050] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can",
"could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component
or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0051] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that
follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the
context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the
meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise.
[0052] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and
described in the accompanying drawings, the embodiments are offered only in as
much detail as to clearly communicate the disclosure and are not intended to limit
the numerous equivalents, changes, variations, substitutions and modifications
falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the
appended claims.
[0053] The present disclosure relates to the field of signal transmission
apparatus for electronic devices. In particular, the present disclosure provides a
movable port for wired signal transmission.
[0054] FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary block diagram of the proposed
movable port (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0055] In an illustrative embodiment, the proposed movable port (100) may
include one or more tracks (102), that may be rigidly attached to a predetermined

position of a housing of a rechargeable electronic device (interchangeably referred to as device, herein). In a preferred embodiment, the pre-determined position of the housing may pertain to perimeter or circumference of the device, depending on the shape of the device. In an embodiment, the one or more tracks may include grooved channels, zip-like structures and the likes.
[0056] In an embodiment, the movable port (100) may include a movable assembly (104) coupled to the one or more tracks (102). The movable assembly may be configured to move along the length of the one or more tracks (102) in both forward and backward direction.
[0057] In an embodiment, the one or more tracks (102) may include a first track and a second track. The first and the second track may be parallel to each other and separated by an opening in the housing of the device. The movable assembly (104) may be enabled to slide along the one or more tracks such that the opening in the housing of the device is configured to accommodate the movable assembly (104).
[0058] In an embodiment, the movable assembly (104) may be configured to include a frame coupled to a socket (106) (interchangeably referred to as the frame (106), herein). The frame (106) may be configured to be coupled to the one or more tracks. In a preferred embodiment, the frame may include a first surface that may be coupled to the first track of the one or more tracks (102) and a second surface that may be coupled to the second track of the one or more tracks (102). The first and the second surfaces of the frame (106) may be parallel and opposite to each other.
[0059] In an embodiment, the frame (106) may include a first set of teeth along the first and the second surfaces, the first set of teeth facilitating attachment of the frame (106) with the one or more tracks (102).
[0060] In an embodiment, the first and the second track of the one or more tracks may include a second set of teeth facilitating attachment of the first and the second track of the one or more tracks (102) with the frame (106). In an embodiment the second set of teeth may be attached to the one or more tracks (102) along the surfaces of contact with the frame (106). In an embodiment, the

first and the second set of teeth may be made of metal, moulded plastic and the likes. The teeth may be either flat or profiled.
[0061] In an embodiment, the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth may be configured to facilitate engagement with each other due to the movement of the movable assembly (104). In an embodiment, the engagement between the first and the second set of teeth may be configured to facilitate maintaining a pre-determined position of the movable assembly on the one or more tracks (102), the pre-determined position being obtained from an input from the user. [0062] In an embodiment, the movable assembly (104) may include a mechanical actuator (108) that may be coupled to the frame (106) and the one or more tracks (102). The mechanical actuator (108) may be enabled to slide along the one or more tracks (102) in response to a force exerted by the user. By way of example, the mechanical actuator (108) may include a handle, hook, slider and the likes that may be held by the user for sliding.
[0063] In an embodiment, the mechanical actuator (108) may be configured to perform translational motion along the one or more tracks in the forward and the backward direction. By way of example, the translational motion may enable the mechanical actuator (108) to move from a first pre-determined position on the one or more tracks to a second predetermined position on the one or more tracks. [0064] In an exemplary embodiment, the movement of the mechanical actuator (108) may facilitate motion of the frame (106). The movement of the mechanical actuator (108) may facilitate engagement between the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth in the second predetermined position and disengagement of the first and the second set of teeth at the first pre-determined position on the one or more tracks (102). By way of example, the engagement between the first and the second set of teeth may be configured like a two-way zipper, separating zipper, closed end zipper, lapped zipper, centered zipper and the likes.
[0065] In an alternative embodiment, the movable assembly (104) may be configured in the form a slide switch. The slide switch may be enabled to accommodate a socket. In an embodiment, the slide switch may have grooved

surfaces of contact with the one or more tracks for movement along the one or more tracks in forward and backward direction. The slide switch may be protruded in shape enabling in holding by the user.
[0066] In another embodiment, housing of the device may include one or more actuators coupled to the mechanical actuator. The activation of at least one or the one or more actuators may be enabled to slide the mechanical actuator such that the user need not exert force in sliding. In an embodiment, the one or more actuators may be configured in the shape of buttons. The buttons may be configured to have tact switches that be clicked by the user. In an embodiment, the buttons may have touch sensitive layer.
[0067] In an embodiment, the socket may be configured to provide an interface between the external device, coupled to the external cable and the internal hardware of the rechargeable electronic device. The socket may be connected to a power storage device resident in the rechargeable device through a set of wires. The length of the set of wires may be facilitated to be of length adequate for motion of the movable assembly to the extreme ends of the one or more tracks without causing any damage to the set of wires. In an embodiment, the socket may be configured to receive a set of signals from the external device through the external cable and transmit the set of signals to the rechargeable electronic device. In an embodiment, the set of signals may pertain to electric power, configured to charge a power storage device resident in the rechargeable electronic device. In a preferred embodiment, the power storage device may include batteries like but not limited to Lithium-Polymer battery, Nickel-Cadmiun battery and the likes.
[0068] In an embodiment, the external device may include a device configured to provide electric power, including but not limited to transmission lines, switched mode power supplies, alternating current power supplies, direct current power supplies, transformers and the likes.
[0069] In an embodiment, the external device may be a computer, laptop, tablet and the likes. In an alternative embodiment, the set of signals may include data packets pertaining to texts, images, audio-video signals and the likes that may

be transferred from the external device to the rechargeable electronic device and
vice versa.
[0070] FIG. 2A-2B illustrates exemplary views of the proposed movable port
(100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0071] In an illustrative embodiment, the movable port (100) may be coupled
to a predetermined position of the housing of the rechargeable electronic device.
The predetermined position of the housing may pertain to the perimeter of the
housing.
[0072] In an embodiment, the movable port may include one or more tracks
(102), rigidly attached along the perimeter of the housing of the device (100). The
one or more tracks may include a first track (not shown) and a second track (not
shown). The first and the second track of the one or more tracks may be parallel to
each other. The one or more tracks may be configured to support a movable
assembly (104).
[0073] In an embodiment, the movable assembly (104) may include a frame
coupled to a socket. The frame may be coupled to the one or more tracks (102). In
an embodiment the movable assembly may include a mechanical actuator (108)
coupled to the frame and the one or more tracks (102). The mechanical actuator
(108) may be enabled to be held by the user and may be configured to slide along
the one or more tracks (102) in the forward and the backward direction. The
translational motion of the mechanical actuator (108) may be configured to enable
movement of the frame coupled to the socket from the first predetermined
position to the second predetermined position on the one or more tracks.
[0074] In an embodiment, the frame (106) may include a first set of teeth
along the surfaces of contact with the one or more tracks. In another embodiment,
the one or more tracks may have a second set of teeth along the surfaces of
contact with the frame. The first and the second set of teeth may be enabled in
engagement with each other at the second predetermined position and disengaged
at the first predetermined position due to the translational motion of the
mechanical actuator (108).

[0075] In an embodiment, the socket may be configured to accommodate the connector of the external cable, coupled to the external device. The socket may be coupled to the internal hardware of the device. In an embodiment, the socket may be configured to provide as an interface between the external device and the rechargeable electronic device for transmission of a set of signals from the external device to the rechargeable electronic device. The set of signals may pertain to electric power configured to charge the power storing device resident in the rechargeable electronic device.
[0076] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0077] The terms, descriptions and figures used herein are set forth by way of illustration only. Many variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the subject matter, which is intended to be defined by the following claims and their equivalents in which all terms are meant in their broadest reasonable sense unless otherwise indicated.
[0078] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0079] The present disclosure provides for a movable port configured to be
coupled to a perimeter of a housing of a rechargeable electronic device.
[0080] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that includes one or
more tracks, rigidly attached along the perimeter of the housing of the
rechargeable electronic device.
[0081] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates a
first track and a second track of the one or more tracks to be parallel to each other.
[0082] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that enables the one
or more tracks to support a movable assembly.
[0083] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates the
movable assembly to include a frame coupled to a socket and the one or more
tracks.
[0084] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that configures the
socket to be operatively coupled to an internal hardware of the rechargeable
electronic device.
[0085] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that enables the
socket to accommodate a connector of an external cable, coupled to an external
device.
[0086] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that enables the
socket to provide an interface between the rechargeable electronic device and the
external device for transmission of a set of signals from the external device to the
rechargeable electronic device.
[0087] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates the
set of signals to pertain to electric power.
[0088] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates the
movable assembly to include a mechanical actuator, coupled to the one or more
tracks and the frame.
[0089] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that enables the
mechanical actuator to perform translational motion along length of the one or
more tracks in both forward and backward directions.

[0090] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates the frame to include a first set of teeth attached to surfaces of contact with the one or more tracks.
[0091] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates the one or more tracks to include a second set of teeth attached to surfaces of contact with the frame.
[0092] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth in engagement with each other. [0093] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that enables the user to slide the mechanical actuator from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined position of the one or more tracks.
[0094] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates in disengagement of the first set of teeth from the second set of teeth at the first pre-determined position.
[0095] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates in engagement of the first set of teeth to the second set of teeth at the second pre-determined position.
[0096] The present disclosure provides for a movable port that facilitates one or more actuators upon actuation, to slide the mechanical actuator from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined position.

We Claim:

1. A moveable port (100) for a rechargeable electronic device, said port
comprising:
one or more tracks (102) rigidly attached at a pre¬determined position of a housing of the rechargeable electronic device, wherein the one or more tracks include a first track and a second track, wherein the first track is parallel to the second track, and wherein the one or more tracks enables in supporting a movable assembly (104), wherein the movable assembly comprising:
a frame coupled to a socket (106), configured to accommodate a connector of an external cable, wherein the frame is coupled to the one or more tracks, and wherein the socket is operatively coupled to an internal electronic hardware of said rechargeable electronic device;
a mechanical actuator (108) coupled to the frame, coupled to the socket (106) and the one or more tracks (102), wherein the mechanical actuator is adapted to perform translational motion along length of the one or more tracks and facilitates movement of the frame coupled to the socket from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined position.
2. The moveable port (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pre¬determined position of the housing pertain to a perimeter of the housing, wherein the one or more tracks (102) are configured to be attached along the perimeter of the housing of said rechargeable electronic device.
3. The moveable port (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mechanical actuator (108) is configured to be held by a user and adapted to slide

along length of the one or more tracks (102) in both forward and backward directions in response to a force exerted by the user.
4. The movable port (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing includes one or more actuators operatively coupled to the mechanical actuator, wherein actuation of at least one of the one or more actuator facilitates movement of the mechanical actuator (108) and enables in sliding the frame coupled to the socket (106) from the first pre-determined position to the second pre-determined position.
5. The moveable port (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame coupled to the socket (106) includes a first set of teeth attached to one or more surfaces of contact with the one or more tracks, wherein the one or more tracks include a second set of teeth attached to one or more surfaces of contact with the frame; wherein the first set of teeth and the second set of teeth facilitates in engagement with each other.
6. The moveable port (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the translational motion of the mechanical actuator (108) from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined position is configured to disengage the first set of teeth from the second set of teeth at the first position.
7. The moveable port (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the translational motion of the mechanical actuator (108) from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined position is configured to engage the first set of teeth to the second set of teeth at the second position.
8. The moveable port (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the socket is configured to provide an interface between the internal hardware of said rechargeable electronic device and an external device to facilitate transmission of a set of signals from the external device to the rechargeable electronic device, wherein the set of signals pertain to electric

power, wherein the electric power facilitates charging of a power storage device resident in the rechargeable electronic device and wherein the external device is coupled to the external cable.