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One-handed dock for a portable data collection terminal

  • US 5,888,087 A
  • Filed: 12/24/1996
  • Issued: 03/30/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a data collection system, an end-insertion docking device and a data collection terminal having a plurality of surface contacts, said docking device comprising:

  • a) a docking channel having a longitudinal extent and an insertion end with an insertion opening at said insertion end, a retention end longitudinally opposite from said insertion end, said docking channel having a base wall and having retention surfaces disposed spacedly opposite said base wall, forming a retention cavity therebetween;

    b) means for latching the data collection terminal into, and releasing the latched data collection terminal from, said docking device by a user using only one hand; and

    c) a scanner operably connected to the data collection terminal, and a bracket for receiving the scanner;

    the docking device having resilient means for engaging the surface contacts of the terminal to effect charging of the terminal while the terminal is latched into the docking device.

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