Docking station latch apparatus and attachment system

Details Docking station latch apparatus and attachment system Docking station latch apparatus and attachment system

1996-08-30

1999-07-13

Knight, Anthony

Joints and connections

Three or more serial joints, at least one diverse

Nonaligned axes

403 72, 403 63, F16B 100

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059216972

ABSTRACT:
A latch apparatus and attachment system for a docking station, with improved ease of closure and a connection lock capability, includes multiple connected latch members; a first of which is connected to a moveable base portion of the docking station; a second of which is substantially curved to form a mechanical moment; and a third of which is connected to a lever separate from the base portion. The multiple member latch apparatus and attachment system decreases an initial rest angle between the first member and the base portion of the docking station, which reduces lateral friction forces as the base portion of the docking station moves laterally. The curved member of the latch apparatus and attachment system improves efficiency of operation via the mechanical moment which decreases an amount of necessary force applied to the lever to accomplish a given amount of work. Additionally, the latch apparatus and attachment system provides a capability to lock the latch apparatus in place which secures the base portion and a positional relationship between the docking station and a portable computer.

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patent: 5560728 (1996-10-01), McFadden
patent: 5622419 (1997-04-01), Holder et al.

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