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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 04, 1997
Filed:
Sep. 29, 1994
Kazuya Shibasaki, Tokyo, JP;
Ryoji Ninomiya, Tokyo, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
An electronic system comprises an electronic apparatus having a keyboard and a first connector, and an extension unit containing an extension device. The extension unit comprises a mount surface on which the electronic apparatus is detachably mounted, a second connector provided on the mount surface, the second connector being movable between a first position where the second connector adjoins the electronic apparatus placed on the mount surface and a second position where the second connector is away from the electronic apparatus, the second connector being coupled to the first connector when the second connector is moved to the first position, an engaging section provided on the mount surface, the engaging section being movable between a lock position where the engaging section is engaged with the electronic apparatus and thereby holds the electronic apparatus on the mount surface, and an unlock position where the engaging section is disengaged from the electronic apparatus, and a driving unit for moving the engaging section between the lock position and the unlock position and moving the second connector between the first position and the second position.