Portable audio system with docking cradle
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1. A portable audio system comprising:
- a housing;
a docking cradle comprising a connector, the docking cradle being mechanically coupled to the housing such that the docking cradle is capable of being rotated horizontally between an open position in which the connector is external to the housing and a closed position;
a spring urging the docking cradle toward the open position; and
a viscous damper to enable the docking cradle to be rotated smoothly between the open and closed positions.
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Abstract
A portable audio system includes a housing. A docking cradle includes a connector that is electrically coupled to the electronic audio circuit. The docking cradle is mechanically coupled to the housing such that the docking cradle is capable of being rotated horizontally between an open position in which the connector is external to the housing and a closed position.
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1. A portable audio system comprising:
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a housing; a docking cradle comprising a connector, the docking cradle being mechanically coupled to the housing such that the docking cradle is capable of being rotated horizontally between an open position in which the connector is external to the housing and a closed position; a spring urging the docking cradle toward the open position; and a viscous damper to enable the docking cradle to be rotated smoothly between the open and closed positions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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