Patent ID: 6297953
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A docking station for a portable computer having a computer connector, said docking station comprising:a housing having a docking connector;a platform having a front side, a back side, a left side, and a right side, said platform joined at said back side to said housing;said platform having an elevated rail for guiding said portable computer into a proper alignment with said housing of said docking station when said portable computer is placed on said platform and slid towards said housing so that said computer connector lines up with and connects to said docking connector;a left rotatable bumper at the left side of the platform;a right rotatable bumper at the right side of the platform; andsaid left rotatable bumper and said right rotatable bumper being of sufficient height to prevent said portable computer from sliding off the left side or right side of the platform.