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Dock with compliant connector mount

  • US 8,721,356 B2
  • Filed: 09/11/2012
  • Issued: 05/13/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/11/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A docking station for a portable electronic device, the docking station comprising:

  • a base;

    a connector movably coupled to the base; and

    a compliant mount coupling the connector to the base, the compliant mount being configured to support the connector in an upright position,wherein the compliant mount includes at least a first and second flexure hinge between the base and connector such that flexural movement of the first and second flexure hinge, in combination, moves the connector about a pivot point projected a distance away from either hinge.

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