Docking station for connecting a notebook computer
US8373984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/1632
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A docking station includes a connector, a first sliding component whereon a first incline and at least one incline are formed, and a second sliding component whereon a third incline is formed. When the second sliding component moves in a first direction so that the third incline slides relative to the first incline, the second sliding component pushes the first sliding component in a second direction for driving the connector to electrically connect with a notebook computer. The second sliding component further includes at least one protrusion. When the second sliding component moves in a third direction opposite to the first direction so that the protrusion slides relative to the second incline, the protrusion drives the first sliding component to move in a fourth direction opposite to the second direction so as to drive the connector to separate from the notebook computer.
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