Desktop portable computer vertical dock system
OwnerEric Thompsoninventor
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Abstract
A mobile computer docking mechanism which transforms a laptop computer into a fully capable desktop computing and telephony system. The invention facilitates the use of the laptop liquid crystal display screen while the laptop computer is in the docked position. The network, keyboard and power ports are connected in the docked position, and the entire desktop configuration has a very low profile taking up very little desktop space. The upright position and design facilitates proper docking and an adjustable ergonomic viewing position, elevation as well as angularity. A combination of two laptops can provide the ability to view and operate simultaneously.
Claims20
A laptop docking station mechanism for a laptop computer having a laptop keyboard in a keyboard housing, and a display screen connected by hinges to said keyboard housing, said docking station comprising:
- a support frame for holding said laptop keyboard and said display screen of said laptop computer in an upright orientation, such that said display screen is viewable in an ergonomical elevation and angle on a desktop surface,
- a cover on said frame, said cover being movable on said frame to a position to cover said upright laptop keyboard;
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- docking connections for electrically connecting an auxiliary keyboard to said laptop computer for use while said laptop computer is in said frame.
A laptop docking station mechanism for a laptop computer, comprising:
- a support frame for holding a laptop computer having a liquid crystal display in such a manner that said liquid crystal display is viewable in an ergonomical elevation and angle on a desktop surface, and docking connections for electrically connecting a keyboard to said laptop computer when said laptop computer is in said frame;
- said support frame is sized to hold two laptops docked adjacent to each other to provide the ability to view and operate two portable workstations simultaneously.
A laptop docking station mechanism for a laptop computer, comprising:
- a support frame for holding a laptop computer having a liquid crystal display in such a manner that said liquid crystal display is viewable in an ergonomical elevation and angle on a desktop surface, and docking connections for electrically connecting a keyboard to said laptop computer when said laptop computer is in said frame;
- an anti-reflecting filter made of non reflective glass or plastic and supported on a pivoting bracket to fold over said liquid crystal display;
- whereby readability of said display is improved, a clean industrial design is presented, electromagnetic radiation emanating from said portable computer is reduced, and said portable computer is locked to said support frame to lessen chances of theft.
A docking station for receiving and holding a portable computer, having an integral keyboard and a display screen, at a convenient, ergonomical orientation for use by a computer user, comprising:
- a support frame having a slot mount for receiving and holding said integral keyboard and said display screen of said portable computer in an unfolded and upright position, said slot mount holding said display screen at an individually adjustable ergonomical elevation and angle;
- a cover mounted on said support frame in a position to conceal said integral keyboard when said portable computer is supported upright in said slot mount;
- electrical sockets at inner portions of said frame for electrically connecting an auxiliary keyboard to said portable computer when said portable computer is inserted into said frame;
- openings in said support frame for providing access to functions in said portable computer, such as a floppy disc drive, PC cards and a CD ROM drive.
A docking station for receiving and holding a portable computer at a convenient, ergonomical orientation for use by a computer user, comprising:
- a support frame having an adjustable slot mount for receiving and holding a portable computer having a display screen, said slot mount holding said display screen at an individually adjustable ergonomical elevation and angle;
- electrical sockets at inner portions of said frame for electrically connecting a keyboard to said laptop computer when said laptop computer is inserted into said frame;
- openings in said support frame for providing access to functions in said portable computer, such as a floppy disc drive, PC cards and a CD ROM drive;
- an anti-reflecting filter made of non reflective glass or plastic and supported on a pivoting bracket to fold over said display screen;
- whereby readability of said display is improved, a clean industrial design is presented, electromagnetic radiation emanating from said portable computer is reduced, and said portable computer is locked to said support frame to lessen chances of theft.
A docking station for a portable laptop computer having a laptop keyboard in a keyboard housing, and a display screen connected by hinges to said keyboard housing, said docking station comprising:
- a support frame having a slot for receiving and holding said portable computer with said display screen at an ergonomical elevation and angle for use by a computer user;
- electrical sockets in said frame for electrically connecting electrical power inputs, and an auxiliary keyboard to said laptop computer when said laptop computer is inserted into said frame;
- an upright cover for covering said laptop keyboard housing and concealing said laptop keyboard while in use in said docking station with said auxiliary keyboard;
- openings in said support frame for providing access to functions in said portable computer, such as a floppy disc drive, PC cards and a CD ROM drive.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.