Vehicle mounted mobile business data handling system
First Claim
1. A mobile business data handling system adapted to be mounted in a motor vehicle for use with a portable data entry and storage device for gathering and storing data, comprising a containing rack defining a cavity for removably accepting said portable data device, whereinsaid rack is adapted to be attached inside said vehicle,said portable data device is insertable into said rack cavity to an inserted position,said rack has a quick-disconnect connector within said rack cavity for automatic connection of said connector with a mating connector on said portable data device when said portable data device is in said inserted position in said rack cavity,said quick-disconnect connector in said rack cavity is arranged for connection to the vehicle power system to supply power to said portable data device and for connection to a data printer to receive and print data from said portable data device when said device is in said inserted position in said rack cavity, andsaid rack cavity has guide means therein for positioning said portable data device in said rack cavity to align the connector on said portable data device with said quick-disconnect connector in said rack cavity to assure automatic mating and connection of said connectors when said portable data device is in said inserted position in said rack cavity.
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Abstract
The system includes a portable data entry and storage device for gathering and storing data with a containing rack for the portable data device to be attached to an inside wall of a vehicle. The portable data device and the rack have mating connectors which are automatically connected when the portable data device is inserted into the rack to supply power from the vehicle power supply system to the portable data device.
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1. A mobile business data handling system adapted to be mounted in a motor vehicle for use with a portable data entry and storage device for gathering and storing data, comprising a containing rack defining a cavity for removably accepting said portable data device, wherein
said rack is adapted to be attached inside said vehicle, said portable data device is insertable into said rack cavity to an inserted position, said rack has a quick-disconnect connector within said rack cavity for automatic connection of said connector with a mating connector on said portable data device when said portable data device is in said inserted position in said rack cavity, said quick-disconnect connector in said rack cavity is arranged for connection to the vehicle power system to supply power to said portable data device and for connection to a data printer to receive and print data from said portable data device when said device is in said inserted position in said rack cavity, and said rack cavity has guide means therein for positioning said portable data device in said rack cavity to align the connector on said portable data device with said quick-disconnect connector in said rack cavity to assure automatic mating and connection of said connectors when said portable data device is in said inserted position in said rack cavity.
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