Patent ID: 7755890
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: B64D

Abstract:
1. A device for the integration of a portable computer into an aircraft cockpit, the cockpit having a pilot's station with frontal access to aircraft control electronics said integration device comprising: a docking station adapted to removably receive the portable computer and provide mechanical and electrical connections, the docking station fixed in the cockpit in a non-interfering position relative to the aircraft control electronics; a display screen remotely connected to the docking station for dedicated presentation of graphics and data in association with the portable computer, the display screen being fixed laterally relative to the pilot's station and readable by a pilot from the pilot's station without obstructing the visibility or use of the aircraft control electronics; at least one user input peripheral mounted in an enclosure accessible to a pilot from his pilot's station, said at least one user input peripheral being connected to the docking station for operation in association with the portable computer; wherein the docking station connects the portable computer with the display screen and the at least one user input peripheral to provide a separate computer system for processing supplemental flight crew documentation stored in the portable computer; and wherein the integration device further comprises an adapter constructed as an interface to receive, support, and electrically connect a predetermined model of a portable computer to the connection system of the docking station, wherein the adapter is mechanically and electrically engaged in the docking station and is supported within the docking station by vibration absorbing elastic material, the adapter is further supported in the docking station by a guiding feature that enables the flow of air ventilated by the portable computer.