Computer underside docking method and apparatus

Details Computer underside docking method and apparatus Computer underside docking method and apparatus

1998-04-30

2000-10-24

Nguyen, Khiem

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Including movement of coupling part about axis

439376, H01R 450

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061358010

ABSTRACT:
Docking of a notebook computer having an underside docking connector is facilitated by a depressible ramp at a docking station. The computer is slid onto the ramp and guided into a prescribed position. The user then actuates a lever which lowers the ramp and computer. As the computer and ramp move downward, the computer's docking connector mates to a docking connector in the docking station. The computer includes guide tracks and an alignment member along the undersurface of the computer housing. The docking station includes rails and an alignment member corresponding to the guide tracks and alignment member of the computer. Alternative to moving a ramp, is a rotatable docking connector moved by a lever.

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