Abstract: The docking apparatus, which is used for a portable computer with a first connector unit, includes a housing, which has a front side, and a second connector unit which is mounted in the housing and which protrudes from the front side. A computer support extends forwardly from the front side and has a top wall which supports the portable computer so that the first connector unit engages the second connector unit. An elongated rod is mounted pivotally in the housing and is disposed parallel to the front side. A lever has a front part, a rear part and an intermediate part disposed between the front and rear parts. The lever is mounted in the computer support and is movable longitudinally between a normal rear position and a front position. A crank is fixed to the elongated rod and engages slidably the lever. A pushing unit is mounted on the elongated rod and protrudes through the front side in order to push the portable computer forward.

Abstract: A computer panel includes a panel member to be locked against the side of a computer casing from which the disk drives are accessed. The panel member has a window opening to access the disk drives. A cover is hinged to the panel member to close the window opening. A first lock is provided on the panel member to lock the panel member against the computer casing. A second lock is similarly provided on the panel member to lock the cover against the panel member. A key operable rotary actuator is mounted on the panel member and connected to the first and second locks to simultaneously actuate the first and second locks to unlock the cover from the panel member and the panel member from the computer casing when the rotary actuator is operated by a key.