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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2002
Daniel P. Groebe, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Eric Fuhs, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
Daniel P. Groebe, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Eric Fuhs, Crystal Lake, IL (US);
palmOne, Inc., Milpitas, CA (US);
Abstract
A connector assembly is provided for use with a handheld computing system. The connector assembly includes a first connector including a plurality of contact elements. The first connector is adapted to reside on a handheld computer. A first coupling structure resides on the handheld computer and includes a first aperture. A second connector includes a second plurality of contact elements. The second connector is configured to reside on a cradle for a portable computer and is matable to the first connector. A latch member is configured to extend from the cradle into the first aperture to couple the cradle to the handheld computer. The latch member may bias to engage the first aperture. The latch member is positioned relative to the first connector and the second connector to create a moment that directs at least a portion of the handheld computer towards remaining on the cradle.