One-handed dock for a portable data collection terminal

Details One-handed dock for a portable data collection terminal One-handed dock for a portable data collection terminal

1996-12-24

1999-03-30

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With guiding means for mating of coupling part

439297, 439929, H01R 1364

Patent

active

058880879

ABSTRACT:
A docking device for a data collection terminal comprises a latch which positively retains an inserted data collection terminal in a docking position wherein communication and power contacts of the data collection terminal are communicatively coupled to complementary contacts of the docking device. The latch urges the inserted data collection terminal into a latched rest position with an optimal minimum contact engagement force, such that any shock or vibration has a tendency to increase the contact engagement force to thereby eliminate an inadvertent opening of contacts due to shock or vibration. The latch is adapted to facilitate one-handed insertion and removal of the data collection terminal into and from the docking device. The docking device includes a scanner bracket for holding a scanner operably connected to the data collection terminal wherein the scanner, inserted in the bracket, and the controls of the data collection terminal, inserted into the docking device, remain accessible to a user thereof.

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