Patent ID: 6697252
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: E05B,G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
A docking unit for mounting a portable computer comprising:(a) a main body; (b) a mounting portion for mounting a portable computer; (c) a first kensington slot provided on the outer wall of said main body; (d) a second kensington slot provided on the outer wall of said main body; (e) engaging means for engaging with the portable computer mounted on said mounting portion; (f) engaging release means for releasing said portable computer from an engaging with said engaging means; and (g) notification means for inhibiting release of an engaging by notifying said engaging release means that a kensington lock has been inserted into said first kensington slot, and for not notifying said engaging release means that said kensington lock has been inserted into said second kensington slot.