Cradle for mobile unit
First Claim
1. A cradle with a single insertion process of a mobile unit (MU), comprising:
- a cup portion shaped to receive a first portion of the MU inserted therein;
a backing portion including a first end coupled to the cup portion;
a hoop portion movably coupled to a second end of the backing portion for movement between a securing position in which an end of the hoop portion extends over a second portion of the MU to secure the MU within the cradle and a receiving position in which the hoop portion is moved relative to the backing portion out of engagement with the second portion of the MU, the hoop being biased toward the securing position;
a latch releasably securing the hoop portion in the receiving position; and
a plunger extending out of the backing portion in a first direction so that, when engaged by the MU, the plunger is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction moving the latch to release the hoop portion so that the hoop portion moves under its bias into the securing position.
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Abstract
A cradle locks a mobile unit (MU) therein with a single insertion process. The cradle includes a cup shaped to receive a first portion of the MU. The cradle includes a backing portion including a first end coupled to the cup portion. The cradle includes a hoop portion movably coupled to a second end of the backing portion for movement between a securing position and a receiving position, the hoop being biased toward the securing position. The cradle includes a latch releasably securing the hoop portion in the receiving position. The cradle includes a plunger extending out of the backing portion in a first direction so that, when engaged by the MU, the plunger is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction moving the latch to release the hoop portion so that the hoop portion moves under its bias into the securing position.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A cradle with a single insertion process of a mobile unit (MU), comprising:
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a cup portion shaped to receive a first portion of the MU inserted therein; a backing portion including a first end coupled to the cup portion; a hoop portion movably coupled to a second end of the backing portion for movement between a securing position in which an end of the hoop portion extends over a second portion of the MU to secure the MU within the cradle and a receiving position in which the hoop portion is moved relative to the backing portion out of engagement with the second portion of the MU, the hoop being biased toward the securing position; a latch releasably securing the hoop portion in the receiving position; and a plunger extending out of the backing portion in a first direction so that, when engaged by the MU, the plunger is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction moving the latch to release the hoop portion so that the hoop portion moves under its bias into the securing position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system, comprising:
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a mobile unit (MU); and a cradle with a single insertion process comprising; a cup portion shaped to receive a first portion of the MU inserted therein; a backing portion including a first end coupled to the cup portion; a hoop portion movably coupled to a second end of the backing portion for movement between a securing position in which an end of the hoop portion extends over a second portion of the MU to secure the MU within the cradle and a receiving position in which the hoop portion is moved relative to the backing portion out of engagement with the second portion of the MU, the hoop being biased toward the securing position; a latch releasably securing the hoop portion in the receiving position; and a plunger extending out of the backing portion in a first direction so that, when engaged by the MU, the plunger is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction moving the latch to release the hoop portion so that the hoop portion moves under its bias into the securing position. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A locking arrangement of a cradle having a single insertion process to secure a mobile unit (MU) within the cradle when a first portion of the MU is inserted in a cup portion of the cradle, the locking arrangement comprising:
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a latch releasably securing a hoop portion of the cradle in a receiving position in which the MU is capable of being received in the cradle, the latch including a bar in which a wheel is rotatably coupled thereto, the wheel being received in a recess of the hoop portion in the receiving position;
the hoop portion being biased toward a securing position in which an end of the hoop portion extends over the MU to secure the MU within the cradle; anda plunger extending out of a backing portion of the cradle in a first direction so that, when engaged by the MU, the plunger is moved in a second direction opposite the first direction moving the latch so that the wheel disengages the recess to release the hoop portion, the hoop portion moving under its bias into the securing position.
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Specification