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A docking apparatus for docking a portable data collection terminal in a vehicle comprises a housing which may be fixed to a surface in the interior of the vehicle, terminal cup mounted in the housing, and a pivoting front panel and a lever arm assembly. The lever, urged by a cam, causes the front p

A docking apparatus for docking a portable data collection terminal in a vehicle comprises a housing which may be fixed to a surface in the interior of the vehicle, terminal cup mounted in the housing, and a pivoting front panel and a lever arm assembly. The lever, urged by a cam, causes the front panel to pivot and secures the data terminal in the docking apparatus for battery charging or data communication.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle docking apparatus for docking a portable data collection terminal in a vehicle, said vehicle docking apparatus comprising:a housing;an electrical connector for coupling a data collection terminal and an electrical power source;a terminal cup mounted in said hous

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A vehicle docking apparatus for docking a portable data collection terminal in a vehicle, said vehicle docking apparatus comprising:a housing;an electrical connector for coupling a data collection terminal and an electrical power source;a terminal cup mounted in said housing into which said portable data collection terminal may be removably inserted;a handle assembly comprising a handle rotatably attached to a cam, said cam rotatably mounted in said housing; anda retaining member for securing a data terminal, said retaining member comprising a lever attached to a front panel, said lever pivotally mounted within said housing and said lever engaging said cam, said front panel pivotally moveable between a closed position securing said data terminal and an open position releasing said data terminal, wherein movement of said front panel is communicated by movement of said cam against said lever.