Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Patent
1989-03-06
1991-07-09
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
439639, 439654, 364708, H01R 1362, H01R 3106
Patent
active
050301284
ABSTRACT:
A docking module facilitates conversion of a portable computer between a lap-top mode of operation and a desk-top mode of operation by permitting simultaneous attachment of the computer to a plurality of electrical connectors thereby eliminating the need for individual cable connections between the computer and the respective individual apparatus. Toggle latches that attach the docking module to the computer chassis contain spring biased latches designed to emit an audible signal indicating proper alignment between the complementary connectors on the facing surfaces of the docking module and the computer chassis, whereby toggling of the latches can be undertaken without danger of damaging the connectors.
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Herron Matthew A.
Wilkie Dan H.
Dynabook Technologies Corporation
Paumen Gary F.
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