18673399. PORT REPLICATOR simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
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PORT REPLICATOR
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Takamitsu Suzuki of Osaka (JP)
PORT REPLICATOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18673399 titled 'PORT REPLICATOR
The abstract describes a port replicator with a pop-up portion that supports an electronic device, movable between a first position within the main body and a second position where it protrudes from the main body. An interference member ensures the pop-up portion stays in place when extended.
- Simplified Explanation:
- A port replicator with a pop-up portion supports an electronic device. - The pop-up portion can be moved between a retracted and extended position. - An interference member keeps the pop-up portion in place when extended.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Pop-up portion for supporting electronic devices. - Movable between retracted and extended positions. - Interference member ensures stability when extended.
- Potential Applications:
- Docking stations for laptops. - Charging stations for smartphones. - Multimedia hubs for tablets.
- Problems Solved:
- Provides a stable platform for electronic devices. - Saves space on desks or workstations. - Facilitates easy connection to peripherals.
- Benefits:
- Convenient use of electronic devices. - Improved organization of workspaces. - Enhanced connectivity options.
- Commercial Applications:
- "Smart Docking Station: Revolutionizing Workspace Connectivity" - Potential for office supply retailers. - Targeting tech-savvy professionals and students.
- Questions about Port Replicators:
1. How does the pop-up portion enhance the functionality of the port replicator? 2. What materials are typically used in manufacturing port replicators?
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Stay updated on the latest trends in port replicator design. - Monitor advancements in electronic device connectivity solutions.
Original Abstract Submitted
A port replicator includes: a main body having a placement surface on which an electronic device is placed and an accommodation hole in the placement surface; a pop-up portion accommodated in the accommodation hole and having a support surface that supports the electronic device; and an elastic body that biases the pop-up portion in a direction in which the support surface protrudes from the accommodation hole. The pop-up portion is movable between a first position where the pop-up portion is accommodated in the accommodation hole and a second position where the support surface protrudes from the main body more than the first position, an interference member is provided on at least one of an inner wall of the accommodation hole or an outer wall of the pop-up portion along the inner wall, and the inner wall and the outer wall come into contact with each other via the interference member.
