Docking station for an electronic device with improved electrical interface
US8882545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R27/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device including a main body, a first plug on the main body positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device, a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a second external connector and for positioning the second external connector to interface with a second port of the electronic device. The slot has a first opening on a first surface of the main body to receive the second external connector, a second opening on a second surface of the main body to allow a portion of the second external connector to protrude from the second opening of the main body, a first wall opposite the first surface, a rear wall opposite the second surface, a top wall, and a bottom wall.
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