Docking station for an electronic device with improved electrical interface
US8585443B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R27/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is an adapter piece for retaining an external connector and to be used with a docking station for an electronic device, the adapter piece comprising a main body, a cavity in the main body forming an inner portion sized to match the dimensions of the external connector, a first opening to the cavity on the main body for receiving the external connector, a second opening to the cavity on the main body allowing a portion of the external connector to protrude therefrom, and an outer portion sized to match the dimensions of a slot on the docking station.
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