TABLET COMPUTER DOCK

摘要

A tablet computer dock for use in a passenger vehicle is configured to support a tablet computer for use or storage inside the passenger vehicle. The tablet computer dock illustratively includes a tablet receiver that defines a compartment sized to receive a tablet computer. The compartment is accessible through a slot sized to allow the tablet computer to pass into and out of the compartment.

主权项

1. A tablet computer dock comprising
a tablet receiver defining a compartment sized to receive a tablet computer, the compartment accessible through a slot, and positioning means for moving a tablet computer inserted into the compartment through the slot from a use position in which an interface portion of the tablet computer is exposed outside the compartment and a supported portion of the tablet computer is received in the compartment to a stowed position in which the entire tablet computer is received inside the compartment so that the tablet computer is supported for operation by a user when the positioning means moves the tablet computer to the use position and so that the tablet computer is enclosed in the tablet receiver to discourage theft of the tablet computer when the positioning means moves the tablet computer to the stowed position.