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Motorized horizontal docking station having integrated locking mechanism

  • US 9,347,245 B2
  • Filed: 06/26/2014
  • Issued: 05/24/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A sliding arm for use with a docking station having a connector block with a plurality of plugs, the sliding arm comprising:

  • a block-side portion of the arm having a first end connected to the connector block;

    a follower portion of the arm; and

    a linear clutch connecting a second end of the block-side portion to the follower portion;

    wherein the linear clutch is operable to constrain the block-side portion and the follower portion to move together and, when a force on the linear clutch exceeds a limit, allow the block-side portion to move independently of the follower portion.

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