Docking station for an electronic device with improved electrical interface
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1. A device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising:
- a main body;
a first port on the main body for accepting a first external connector;
a second port on the main body for accepting a second external connector;
a first plug on the main body positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device;
a second plug on the main body positioned to interface with a second port on the electronic device;
an adapter piece for accepting and retaining a third external connector;
a slot in the main body for receiving the adapter piece and for positioning the third external connector to interface with a third port of the electronic device; and
a retention mechanism in the main body for retaining the adapter piece.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device having a first port and second ports on a main body for accepting a first and second external connectors, a first and second plugs on the main body positioned to interface with a first and second ports on the electronic device, a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a third external connector and for positioning the third external connector to interface with a third port of the electronic device, and a retention mechanism in the main body for retaining the third external connector.
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13 Claims
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1. A device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising:
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a main body; a first port on the main body for accepting a first external connector; a second port on the main body for accepting a second external connector; a first plug on the main body positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device; a second plug on the main body positioned to interface with a second port on the electronic device; an adapter piece for accepting and retaining a third external connector; a slot in the main body for receiving the adapter piece and for positioning the third external connector to interface with a third port of the electronic device; and a retention mechanism in the main body for retaining the adapter piece. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising:
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a main body; a first port on the main body for accepting a first external connector; a second port on the main body for accepting a second external connector; a first plug on the main body positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device; a second plug on the main body positioned to interface with a second port on the electronic device; a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a third external connector and for positioning the third external connector to interface with a third port of the electronic device, the slot having; a first opening on a first surface of the main body to receive the third external connector, and a second opening on a second surface of the main body to allow a portion of the third external connector to protrude from the second opening of the main body; and a retention mechanism in the main body for retaining the third external connector, the retention mechanism having; a first wall opposite the first surface, a rear wall opposite the second surface, a top wall, and a bottom wall. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A device for attaching a plurality of external connectors to an electronic device, comprising:
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a main body; a first port on the main body for accepting a first external connector; a second port on the main body for accepting a second external connector; a first plug on the main body positioned to interface with a first port on the electronic device; a second plug on the main body positioned to interface with a second port on the electronic device; a slot in the main body for slidably receiving a third external connector and for positioning the third external connector to interface with a third port of the electronic device, the slot having; a first opening on a first surface of the main body to receive the third external connector, and a second opening on a second surface of the main body to allow a portion of the third external connector to protrude from the second opening of the main body; and a retention mechanism in the main body for retaining the third external connector; and wherein the first opening is smaller than the second opening.
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