Patent ID: 6195265
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer system, comprising:a portable computer enclosing a central processing unit, bearing a keyboard and a first interface port, and having a rotatably mounted lid containing a display device generating variable images under the control of both said processing unit and said keyboard;a docking station comprising a tray and a structure bearing a second interface port to operationally connect to said first interface port of said portable computer to interface said central processing unit of said portable computer with said docking station, said structure and said tray of said docketing station being separate components attached to form said docking station;a first conduction member formed of a conductive material, attached to said tray of said docketing station, and grounded to said docking station, said first conduction member having a first end fastened to said tray and a second end abutting said tray to allow elasticity and movement of said first conduction member in a direction perpendicular to a base of said docking station;a second conduction member made of a conductive material and having a plug shape, mounted to said bottom side of said portable computer;a conductive layer, having a predetermined thickness, attached along an inner surface of a housing of said portable computer and grounded to said second conduction member; andsaid second conduction member being electrically connected to said first conduction member while said portable computer is engaged with said docking station.