Electrical connection between devices

Abstract

Concepts for forming an electrical connection between devices are disclosed. A cord for transferring electrical power and signals can be provided to connect a first device to a second device. One or more magnetic couplings can be provided to exert magnetic forces between the cord and the first device and/or between the cord and the second device. The one or more magnetic couplings can allow transfer of electrical power and signals therethrough.

1 . An assembly for forming an electrical connection, comprising:
 a cord having first and second connectors;   an electrical connection extending between the first and second connectors and electrically connecting the first connector to the second connector;   a first magnetic coupler that is an integrated part of the first connector; and   a second magnetic coupler that is an integrated part of the second connector.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic coupler comprises a plurality of magnetizing pins. 
     
     
         3 . The assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising a first magnet that is an integrated component of the first magnetic coupler. 
     
     
         4 . The assembly of  claim 3 , further comprising a second magnet that is an integrated component of the second magnetic coupler. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly of  claim 4 , wherein the second magnetic coupler comprises a plurality of magnetizing pins. 
     
     
         6 . The assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of magnetizing pins comprised by each of the first and second magnetic couplers are drill rods formed of a ferrous material. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of pins comprise a conductive material. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly of  claim 5 , wherein the plurality of pins comprised by the first magnetic coupler further comprise a conductive plating. 
     
     
         9 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the first magnetic coupler has a recessed housing. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical connection comprises an elongated, flexible, covered wire. 
     
     
         11 . The assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical connection comprises an elongated wire. 
     
     
         12 . An assembly for forming an electrical connection, comprising a cord having multiple magnetic connectors, each magnetic connector including a magnet and a plurality of electrical interface elements. 
     
     
         13 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein each of the electrical interface elements is connected to an elongated wire. 
     
     
         14 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the multiple magnetic connectors include a first magnetic connector with a concave housing and a second magnetic connector without a concave housing. 
     
     
         15 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein one of the electrical connectors has a recessed connection surface through which at least one of the electrical interface elements extends. 
     
     
         16 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein at least one of the multiple magnetic connectors includes an integrated plurality of magnetized connecting pins. 
     
     
         17 . An elongated conductive element having a magnetic coupler at each of a plurality of its ends, the magnetic couplers including at least one magnet and at least two oppositely polarized conductive pins. 
     
     
         18 . The conducting element of  claim 17 , further comprising an insulating cover that conceals at least a portion of the elongated conductive element. 
     
     
         19 . The conductive element of  claim 17 , wherein one of the magnetic couplers includes a recessed housing area. 
     
     
         20 . The conducting element of  claim 17 , wherein the conductive pins are electrically connected to the elongated conductive element.