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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 24, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2010
Mark V. Mcpeek, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Roger D. Eller, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Josh M. Roe, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Stephen R. Blair, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Mark V. McPeek, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Roger D. Eller, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Josh M. Roe, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Stephen R. Blair, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Abstract
A stowing mechanism for a laptop or other device can secure different devices with varying thicknesses and widths within a compartment. The mechanism includes a cover which serves as the actuator for a jack mechanism. A pressure plate pivotally attached to the jack mechanism pushes against the device when the lid is closed, thereby securing the device within the compartment. The device can be released from the secure position by opening the cover. A buffer spring operating in conjunction with the jacking mechanism allows the mechanism to secure devices having different thicknesses and widths, while the pivotal pressure plate allows the plate to conform to devices having different shapes.