Apple on Tuesday received a patent for a new dock connector, and with an unusual twist mechanism indicates the document on the official website of the US Patent and Trademark United States. Patented design can be used in a docking station for iPhone and iPod.
Application for an innovative docking station was filed October 16, 2014. Documents attached image. They described in detail dock for smartphones with mobile connection sockets. In Cupertino suggest using a movable stands Lightning-connector, which is itself extends and changes the angle of inclination when installing and removing the gadget. This helps to avoid accidental damage to the connector of the mobile device.
The use of a special mechanism, according to the Apple, will significantly reduce the chance of breakage dock and connected to her iPhone or iPad. Now, there are cases when the rack and slot machine fail due to improper connection / disconnection. As the inventor of the tech accessory claimed three engineers Apple.
When such a docking station for iPhone and iPad will be presented officially, not reported.