Portable computer docking system with push to engage and push to

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1997-01-21

1998-10-06

Phillips, Michael W.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361726, 361740, 439372, 439153, 403327, 403325, G06F 116, H05K 712, F16B 2107, H01R 13627

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058186913

ABSTRACT:
A system for docking a portable computer to a docking station. The portable computer including a connection module and an electrical connector capable of mating an electrical connector attached to the docking station. The connection module including a spring for providing the force necessary to unmate the electrical connectors. The connection module including a sliding block for receiving an alignment pin attached to the docking station. The alignment pin includes a groove. The connection module includes a retaining member with a gripping surface which engages the groove when the computer is docked in the docking station. To dock the portable computer in the docking station, the user pushes the portable computer towards the docking station electrical connector so as to mate the portable computer electrical connector with the docking station electrical connector. To undock the portable computer, the user pushes the portable computer towards the docking station electrical connector and releases.

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patent: 5125849 (1992-06-01), Briggs et al.
patent: 5580182 (1996-12-01), Lin
patent: 5619397 (1997-04-01), Honda et al.

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