double retractable usb

Submitted By Albert Tong | 0 Comments

There might be a time where you want to transfer your personal files to your work drive, when that happens to me i would like to be able to plug both drives in at the same time if the usb port is inaccessible (like the back of a desktop).

Here is my design and first quirky contribution. Hi all!

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Waterproof bracelet

Submitted By Dima Makeev | 5 Comments 5 Comments

From practice point of view two parts of splitstick should be always connected, otherwise second part should be lost in a day. Why don't to connect two USB modules by flexible rubber belt and convert it to ergonomic bracelet? It'll enable the user get access to the splitstick to any moment. The concept enable to make the device and use it outdoor safely.

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The Stacker

Submitted By Niels Sprong | 0 Comments

A hole in the back of each part makes it possible to stack the sticks onto each other. in this way, you might even use more than 2 parts. A cap tops the ultimate part of the split stick off.

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Ultraportable Stick

Submitted By Ryan Patridge | 7 Comments 7 Comments

This design was inspired by Ben Kaufman's "Flat Fold" design, and by the SanDisk Ultra II SD Plus (a retail product). I think it's unique enough to merit its own submission.

It's just a small, flat stick, with exposed USB contacts on both sides. Functionally, it looks the same from both sides (when flipped), aside from any color or labeling differences. It doesn't actually have a full USB port connector, it just fits into one side of the USB port opening. When flipped, the other set of exposed contacts connects to the USB port. Each set of contacts leads to a different memory chip, thus preserving the dual-volume storage requirement of the "split stick" design.

The one-piece design has no moving parts, making it unlikely to mechanically fail or lose a removable component, and cheaper to manufacture in bulk. Each side can be labeled/colored differently, as appropriate. The stick could also simply be a naked circuit board (exposed memory chips, USB contacts). This could be both visually appealing and even cheaper to manufacture. The design may include an optional status LED on one or both sides, so the user knows when it is successfully connected to a PC.

The stick should be between 1" and 1.7" long, about the same length as a typical USB plug. It should not be any longer, to minimize possible transverse loading/torquing. It shouldn't be shorter, so that it is still long enough to be easily pushed into a crowded USB port.

The rear of the stick has a small hole, with a flexible strap with a loop at the end. The strap serves a dual purpose: it can be used to help pull the stick out of a tough-to-reach USB port (increasing its effective length), and to allow the stick to be easily looped onto a keychain or another strap, via a flexible connection.

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Screw Style Slider

Submitted By Todd Schneckloth | 0 Comments

Another slider permutation. By spinning the thumb ring it screws out the USB on the side you are spinning towards.

Reversing it screws out the opposite side, and stopping in the middle leaves both sides hidden.

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SwitchBlade Style USB

Submitted By Edward Chen | 2 Comments 2 Comments

Each end of the device has a button that releases the spring loaded usb stick. One end has an eyelet for attaching to keychains etc.
The usb sticks are protected in the body of the device and swing out when the corresponding button is pressed.

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Rotary-Split USB driver (better design with .jpg)

Submitted By Janis Lavoie | 6 Comments 6 Comments

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Flip Out Version

Submitted By Todd Schneckloth | 1 Comments 1 Comments

Basically you can flip out one USB side or the other as necessary.

I designed it more rectangular in the graphic, but this could easily be shortened to form a square.

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Ying Yang Style

Submitted By Steve Stone | 2 Comments 2 Comments

Taking the Push button idea, like a car key release and adding the nifty ying yang idea for the buttons and color split. Going round will also disguise the fact that it is a usb. They could even split at the center and you could use both at the same time.

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Flat Fold Squared Variation

Submitted By Todd Schneckloth | 1 Comments 1 Comments

Folds into square for easy storage and protection of USB connections. Centerpiece with logo has slight lip on each side that USB wings snap under to keep closed.

Thumb cutout on each side to allow opening.

Could be made very thin for storage in wallet or pocket.

Center logo section and wings could be altered to fit a larger or differently shaped logo or branding.

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Rotary-Split USB driver (better design)

Submitted By Janis Lavoie | 6 Comments 6 Comments

Better like that. Important to use a rotary slide contact whith good sealing méthode.

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interlocking split sticks

Submitted By Trevor Steffen | 3 Comments 3 Comments

basically, 1 has a hole through it and 2 has a knob on one side that you slide through the hole on 1. At which point the two drives form a 90 degree angle, rotate so the two drives are parallel and they are locked together. Put the cap on to prevent any accidental rotations so you don't lose either of them. Whats nice about this is that it is a compact design that carries two drives but you can also split them up(like the name implies) if needed, whether to loan one to a friend or co-worker, or just to leave one at home or at the office. I didn't draw this on my picture but you can put a keychain ring on one of the drives for portablity.

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