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Coupling unit for coupling a docking station to a portable electronic device

US6912125B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 11, 2003
Grant dateJun 28, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/1632
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A coupling unit for coupling a portable electronic device to a docking station includes a frame part mounted in the docking station and formed with an inclined rail member, and an engaging member that is slidable along the rail member between upper and lower ends of the rail member. The engaging member engages the portable electronic device when moved to the lower end of the rail member, and is disengaged from the portable electronic device when moved to the upper end of the rail member.

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