Portable computer ejection mechanism for docking devices

Details Portable computer ejection mechanism for docking devices Portable computer ejection mechanism for docking devices

1998-01-27

2000-05-30

Fuller, Benjamin R.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361726, 439155, 292122, G06F 116, H05K 712, H01R 1362

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060697903

ABSTRACT:
A docking device includes a latch for secured engagement with a portable notebook computer. A computer release and eject arm is pivotably mounted in the docking device. The arm includes an elongated body having a handle on one end. A single manual movement of the handle causes the arm to move about a pivot mount on the arm. A first cam surface formed on the arm moves the latch to an unlatch position. A second cam surface maintains the latch in position as the arm continues to pivot. An eject finger extending from the arm, engages the notebook computer and urges the computer away from the docking device for separating engagement of the computer connector and the docking device connector.

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