Portable electronic device with a docking unit
US6980420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/917
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable electronic device includes an expansion base module, a hinge mechanism mounted slidably on the expansion base module and slidable relative to the expansion base module, a docking unit pivoted to the hinge mechanism, defining a docking groove, and including a docking connector, and a system module including a panel having two opposite sides that respectively have two opposing end portions inserted into and detachably retained in the docking groove. The system module further includes a system connector that is mounted on the panel and that mates with the docking connector.
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