Port replicator
US5460547A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 1993 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R27/02
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A port replicator is disclosed that provides for the efficient connecting and disconnecting of peripheral devices to a computer. A replicator port connector is provided on a portable computer that duplicates the pins of a other peripheral connectors on the computers. The housing of the port replicator is attached by spring clips to the computer which covers the other peripheral connectors replicated by the port replicator. The replicated connectors are then reproduced on the connector housing. Cables for peripheral devices can remain connected to the connector housing but be connected to and disconnected from the computer in a single action.
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