초록 ▼

Disclosed is a docking unit which includes a mechanical lock having an unlock position and a lock position. A security key is provided for manipulating the mechanical lock to move between the unlock position and the lock position. The security key is (1) detachable from the mechanical lock at the lo

Disclosed is a docking unit which includes a mechanical lock having an unlock position and a lock position. A security key is provided for manipulating the mechanical lock to move between the unlock position and the lock position. The security key is (1) detachable from the mechanical lock at the lock position and (2) undetachable from the mechanical lock at the unlock position. The docking unit further includes a latch for securing a portable computer to the unit in response to positioning of the mechanical lock in the lock position and releasing the computer from the unit in response to positioning of the mechanical lock in the unlock position. The unit also includes an inhibitor for selectively inhibiting the mechanical lock from movement to the lock position.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A docking unit for a portable computer comprising:a mechanical lock having an unlock position and a lock position;a security key for manipulating said mechanical lock to move between said unlock position and said lock position;said security key being (1) detachable from s

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A docking unit for a portable computer comprising:a mechanical lock having an unlock position and a lock position;a security key for manipulating said mechanical lock to move between said unlock position and said lock position;said security key being (1) detachable from said mechanical lock at said lock position and (2) undetachable from said mechanical lock at said unlock position;a latch securing said portable computer to said unit in response to positioning of said mechanical lock in said lock position and releasing the computer from said unit in response to positioning of said mechanical lock in said unlock position; andan inhibitor selectively inhibiting said mechanical lock from movement to said lock position.