Computer docking stations and devices slidably inserted therein

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1993-04-28

1995-03-28

Ledynh, Bot

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

439 59, H01R 2368

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054023165

ABSTRACT:
A docking station (10) slidably receives a device (12) to provide make, break or tap functions, respectively, in a circuit interface. The circuit interface includes a pair of connector housings (17, 18) provided with flexible (or compressible) electrical connectors (19, 20), respectively. A camming member (28, 29; 31, 32; 44) separates the connector housings (17, 18) as the device (12) is slidably inserted into the docking station (10), thereby assuring a substantially zero insertion force on the circuit interface. Preferably, the circuit interface is between the flexible electrical connectors (19, 20), a printed circuit board (13), and a flexible etched circuit (15). The flexible etched circuit (15) is provided with a stiffener (24) resiliently biased by springs (27).

REFERENCES:
patent: 3858957 (1975-01-01), Harwood et al.
patent: 5040991 (1991-08-01), Collier
patent: 5239748 (1993-08-01), Hamilton

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