Docking station with ruggedized case
US8929065B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2200/1633
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A docking station for an electronic device that is contained within a case, in which the case includes a retractable connector access panel at least partially overlying a portion of a connector port of the electronic device, includes a base at least partially configured to support the electronic device. An electrical connector is coupled to the base and configured to receive the connector port of the electronic device. A retraction member is coupled to the base and configured to retract the connector access panel to at least partially expose the connector port during docking of the electronic device.
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