Patent ID: 9003626
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for securing a device in a docking station, the method comprising: in a docking station, coupling a clamping portion of a tray to a receiver portion thereof for motion along a travel axis therebetween; positioning an extension connector in a base portion of the receiver portion substantially opposite of the clamping portion; coupling a lever between the clamping portion and the receiver portion; actuating the lever for moving the clamping portion between an expanded position spaced away from the receiver portion, and a retracted position adjacent to the receiver portion; deflecting a resiliently deflectable preload portion of the lever for preloading the clamping portion toward the receiver portion in the retracted position; and latching the lever for retaining the clamping portion in the retracted position.