Patent ID: 8634188
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A docking station for supporting a notebook computer, the docking station comprising: a base; a platform on which the notebook computer can be placed; and a platform support armature that extends up from the base and supports the platform, the platform support armature comprises a front member and a rear member that are both pivotally connected to a bottom bracket and a top bracket, the bottom bracket being mounted to the base and a platform support plate being pivotally mounted to the top bracket, wherein the front and rear members are parallel to each other throughout their range of motion; and wherein the armature can be pivoted to change the height of the platform and the platform can pivoted independent of the armature to change an angle of inclination of the platform; a platform support plate that is pivotally mounted to a top bracket by a fastener; and a pivot lock mechanism extending from one side of the platform, the pivot lock mechanism to prevent unintended pivoting of the platform support plate, the pivot lock mechanism comprising a cam lever pivotally mounted to the fastener such that in a first position the cam lever applies first amount of pressure to cupped spring washers to create friction that opposes pivoting of the platform support plate to a first extent, and that, in a second position, applies a second amount of pressure on the cupped spring washers to create friction that opposes pivoting of the support plate to a greater extent.