Connector protection system
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1. A connector protection system, comprising:
- a connector accessible through a surface;
a movable door that moves rotationally and substantially parallel to the surface between a closed position and an open position, the open position exposing the connector; and
a wedge feature that actuates movement of the door.
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Abstract
A connector protection system comprises a connector accessible through a surface, a door that moves substantially parallel to the surface, and a wedge feature that actuates movement of the door.
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24 Claims
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1. A connector protection system, comprising:
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a connector accessible through a surface; a movable door that moves rotationally and substantially parallel to the surface between a closed position and an open position, the open position exposing the connector; and a wedge feature that actuates movement of the door. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An electronic device, comprising:
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a connector accessible through a surface of the electronic device, the electronic device being at least one selected from the group consisting of;
a portable computer, a tablet computer, and a personal digital assistant; anda movable door that moves substantially parallel to the surface between a closed position and an open position, the open position exposing the connector; and wherein the door is configured to be actuated by a wedge feature comprised in a docking station. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A system comprising:
a docking station for an electronic device, comprising; a mating connector configured to engage a docking connector comprised in the electronic device; a wedge feature in fixed relation to the mating connector, and configured to actuate motion of a door comprised in the electronic device, the motion of the door being generally parallel to a surface of the electronic device through which the docking connector is accessed. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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