Docking station with integral device support structure

摘要

An aesthetically pleasing docking station that is able to support electronic devices with only an interface connector. The docking station is further equipped with mechanisms that protect the electronic device from damage if it's deflected too far while mated to the docking station.

主权项

1. A docking station for a portable electronic device, the docking station comprising:
a housing having a cover disposed above and secured to a base; a connector plug configured to provide plenary support for the electronic device having a first end secured to the base and a second end extending at an acute angle beyond an exterior surface of the cover; a brace disposed within the housing and configured to support the connector plug and define the acute angle; and a flexible structure coupled to the connector plug and to the housing, the flexible structure enabling the connector plug to be forcibly deflected in a direction away from the brace; wherein the flexible structure comprises a mounting plate disposed in the base and an elastomeric insert disposed in the cover.