Computer for use with a port replicator

Details Computer for use with a port replicator Computer for use with a port replicator

1995-07-21

1996-10-29

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Plural-contact coupling part

H01R 2700

Patent

active

055690521

ABSTRACT:
A port replicator is disclosed that provides for the efficient connecting and disconnecting of peripheral devices to a computer. A replicator port connector is provided on a portable computer that duplicates the pins of a other peripheral connectors on the computers. The housing of the port replicator is attached by spring clips to the computer which covers the other peripheral connectors replicated by the port replicator. The replicated connectors are then reproduced on the connector housing. Cables for peripheral devices can remain connected to the connector housing but be connected to and disconnected from the computer in a single action.

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patent: 5030128 (1991-07-01), Herron et al.
patent: 5123092 (1992-06-01), Buxton et al.

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