Systems, methods, and apparatus for docking a handheld device
First Claim
1. A system, comprising:
- a handheld device comprising a handle; and
a docking assembly, comprising;
a base;
a tube extending from the base;
a dock cup in rotatable communication with the tube, wherein the dock cup is configured to mate with the handle;
an electrical connection assembly configured to mate with the handle when the handle is positioned within the dock cup;
a first locking assembly configured to lock the handle in the dock cup to prevent the handle from being removed from the dock cup;
a second locking assembly configured to lock the orientation of the dock cup to prevent rotation of the dock cup;
a lip formed about an inner portion of the tube;
a dock plate attached to the dock cup; and
a dock stem attached to the dock plate, wherein the dock plate and the dock stem are positioned about the lip to form a bearing surface for the dock cup to rotate.
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Abstract
A docking assembly for a handheld device comprising a handle and associated methods are disclosed herein. The docking assembly may include a base, a tube extending from the base, and a dock cup in rotatable communication with the tube. The dock cup may be configured to mate with the handle. The docking assembly also may include an electrical connection assembly configured to mate with the handle when the handle is positioned within the dock cup. Moreover, the docking assembly may include a first locking assembly configured to lock the handle in the dock cup to prevent the handle from being removed from the dock cup, and a second locking assembly configured to lock the orientation of the dock cup to prevent rotation of the dock cup.
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18 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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a handheld device comprising a handle; and a docking assembly, comprising; a base; a tube extending from the base; a dock cup in rotatable communication with the tube, wherein the dock cup is configured to mate with the handle; an electrical connection assembly configured to mate with the handle when the handle is positioned within the dock cup; a first locking assembly configured to lock the handle in the dock cup to prevent the handle from being removed from the dock cup; a second locking assembly configured to lock the orientation of the dock cup to prevent rotation of the dock cup; a lip formed about an inner portion of the tube; a dock plate attached to the dock cup; and a dock stem attached to the dock plate, wherein the dock plate and the dock stem are positioned about the lip to form a bearing surface for the dock cup to rotate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A system, comprising:
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a handheld device comprising a handle; and a docking assembly, comprising; a base; a tube extending from the base; a dock cup in rotatable communication with the tube, wherein the dock cup is configured to mate with the handle; an electrical connection assembly configured to mate with the handle when the handle is positioned within the dock cup; a first locking assembly configured to lock the handle in the dock cup to prevent the handle from being removed from the dock cup; a second locking assembly configured to lock the orientation of the dock cup to prevent rotation of the dock cup; and a tactile dent assembly configured to create a tactile dent when the dock cup is rotated to at least one distinct orientation. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A system, comprising:
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a handheld device comprising a handle; and a docking assembly, comprising; a base; a tube extending from the base; a dock cup in rotatable communication with the tube, wherein the dock cup is configured to mate with the handle; an electrical connection assembly configured to mate with the handle when the handle is positioned within the dock cup; a first locking assembly configured to lock the handle in the dock cup to prevent the handle from being removed from the dock cup; a second locking assembly configured to lock the orientation of the dock cup to prevent rotation of the dock cup; and a cinching assembly configured to stabilize the handle in the dock cup.
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Specification