Docking mechanisms and methods of restraining two portions of a computing device
US10613582B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
1References
28Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B21/16
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A docking mechanism is described. The docking mechanism may include a locking protrusion and a locking receptacle configured to receive the locking protrusion and having an inclined surface. The docking mechanism may include a wedging member abutting the inclined surface. The docking mechanism may include a locking detent. The locking detent may have a spring configured to bias the locking detent towards the locking protrusion. Computing devices that include docking mechanisms are also described. Methods of use of the docking mechanisms are also described.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.